General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#4681
Oh it drives totally fine, didn't even lose a parking sensor lol! Technially everything works other than the DRL accent light and headlight washer.
I'm still mad about it though and it reinforces my plan to keep the rare cars away from other people. I'm buying a 1 of 79 car next week so that one will also be on the banned list.
I'm still mad about it though and it reinforces my plan to keep the rare cars away from other people. I'm buying a 1 of 79 car next week so that one will also be on the banned list.
#4682
Lexus Test Driver
This road doesn't have any stretches where there's enough room and visibility to pass. Constant bends and peaks. And there was just enough traffic today that the odds of somebody coming around a corner were too great. I got around him after we turned into the next road.
as good as these modern engines are there's still ways to help even further reduce the turbo lag and get the best response, hopefully saving a great drive from potentially slipping away lol
#4684
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
but since we're comparing
not that i care since i don't do huge mileage, but i seem to get 21 no matter how i drive it but that's probably because it's a highway from my community to anywhere.
Wife didn't wreck the car thank goodness but clicked on a spam link from a spam Facebook message pretending to be her relative so I spent most of the day removing the malware and constant pop ups wanting a credit card for their ransom ware, like I don't already have enough work piled on me already. Lol
#4685
Lexus Fanatic
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#4686
Lexus Fanatic
Went out for a fun Saturday cruise in the mountains to get away from the heat. This picture is only about 40 miles from my house. Was having a lot of time on the winding mountain roads, the B58 just eats them up. Then some prude in a TRD Camry pulled out of a scenic turn-off and went 20 under the limit for the rest of the road, really killed the moment.
That is an incredible drive through the mountains with fast switchbacks and big mountain grades with switchbacks. It’s a lot of fun in a good car. Issue is there are a TON of incredibly slow moving drivers who step out and ruin the fun. There are a lot of passing areas, but that can be very dramatic. So, sadly I rarely go that way.
#4687
Lexus Fanatic
So talking about the 7 Series, I was making a point on the MB forum and I pulled the sales figures and they really surprised me.
Many people here say the car is ugly and nobody likes it, its made for China etc...would it blow your mind to know that the G70 7 Series is the most successful 7 Series in generations?
For 2023 the S Class only outsold it by 500 units. In 2022 the S Class outsold it 3:1. so far in 2024 the 7 is outselling the S Class, which is extremely rare. In 2015 when both cars were new generations and the 7 was about as "traditionally appealing" as it has ever been, the S outsold it 2.5:1.
So, BMW's strategy with the style of this car is unquestionably working. I thgought I had started to see a surprising number of them on the roads.
Many people here say the car is ugly and nobody likes it, its made for China etc...would it blow your mind to know that the G70 7 Series is the most successful 7 Series in generations?
For 2023 the S Class only outsold it by 500 units. In 2022 the S Class outsold it 3:1. so far in 2024 the 7 is outselling the S Class, which is extremely rare. In 2015 when both cars were new generations and the 7 was about as "traditionally appealing" as it has ever been, the S outsold it 2.5:1.
So, BMW's strategy with the style of this car is unquestionably working. I thgought I had started to see a surprising number of them on the roads.
#4690
Lexus Fanatic
odd comparison and put down of my lc, lol, but my point was THAT land cruiser with the giant tires, roof rack, etc., is likely to get terrible gas mileage.
but since we're comparing
not that i care since i don't do huge mileage, but i seem to get 21 no matter how i drive it but that's probably because it's a highway from my community to anywhere.
don't exaggerate. looks like s. fl about 89 today.
yikes... hopefully you have good (paid) antivirus on the computer, and backup.
but since we're comparing
not that i care since i don't do huge mileage, but i seem to get 21 no matter how i drive it but that's probably because it's a highway from my community to anywhere.
don't exaggerate. looks like s. fl about 89 today.
yikes... hopefully you have good (paid) antivirus on the computer, and backup.
for some reason the LC500 loses a MPG in 2024
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 06-16-24 at 09:38 AM.
#4691
Lexus Fanatic
So talking about the 7 Series, I was making a point on the MB forum and I pulled the sales figures and they really surprised me.
Many people here say the car is ugly and nobody likes it, its made for China etc...would it blow your mind to know that the G70 7 Series is the most successful 7 Series in generations?
For 2023 the S Class only outsold it by 500 units. In 2022 the S Class outsold it 3:1. so far in 2024 the 7 is outselling the S Class, which is extremely rare. In 2015 when both cars were new generations and the 7 was about as "traditionally appealing" as it has ever been, the S outsold it 2.5:1.
So, BMW's strategy with the style of this car is unquestionably working. I thgought I had started to see a surprising number of them on the roads.
Many people here say the car is ugly and nobody likes it, its made for China etc...would it blow your mind to know that the G70 7 Series is the most successful 7 Series in generations?
For 2023 the S Class only outsold it by 500 units. In 2022 the S Class outsold it 3:1. so far in 2024 the 7 is outselling the S Class, which is extremely rare. In 2015 when both cars were new generations and the 7 was about as "traditionally appealing" as it has ever been, the S outsold it 2.5:1.
So, BMW's strategy with the style of this car is unquestionably working. I thgought I had started to see a surprising number of them on the roads.
#4692
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
So talking about the 7 Series, I was making a point on the MB forum and I pulled the sales figures and they really surprised me.
Many people here say the car is ugly and nobody likes it, its made for China etc...would it blow your mind to know that the G70 7 Series is the most successful 7 Series in generations?
For 2023 the S Class only outsold it by 500 units. In 2022 the S Class outsold it 3:1. so far in 2024 the 7 is outselling the S Class, which is extremely rare. In 2015 when both cars were new generations and the 7 was about as "traditionally appealing" as it has ever been, the S outsold it 2.5:1.
Many people here say the car is ugly and nobody likes it, its made for China etc...would it blow your mind to know that the G70 7 Series is the most successful 7 Series in generations?
For 2023 the S Class only outsold it by 500 units. In 2022 the S Class outsold it 3:1. so far in 2024 the 7 is outselling the S Class, which is extremely rare. In 2015 when both cars were new generations and the 7 was about as "traditionally appealing" as it has ever been, the S outsold it 2.5:1.
and not sure where you got anyone stating 'nobody likes it', obviously lots of people do! good for bmw.
must have been re-tested. don't care.
good point.
#4693
Lexus Fanatic
I thought about that, I don’t believe that’s really the case. They’re two separate models, and the buyers don’t necessarily cross. The cars are in reality very different.
Even if you did though, the 7 is still much closer to the S and EQS sales than it has been in generations.
Those are just US sales.
Lots of people don’t like it and are very vocal about it. It’s interesting that it gets so much hate yet is out performing previous generations so much.
Even if you did though, the 7 is still much closer to the S and EQS sales than it has been in generations.
so were you comparing u.s., or global sales figures? not surprised the 7 series is doing well. it's more luxurious than before, super roomy. powerful, yuuuge, appeals to its target market.
and not sure where you got anyone stating 'nobody likes it', obviously lots of people do! good for bmw.
and not sure where you got anyone stating 'nobody likes it', obviously lots of people do! good for bmw.
Lots of people don’t like it and are very vocal about it. It’s interesting that it gets so much hate yet is out performing previous generations so much.