General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#4111
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
the EQS is a complete one trick pony though when it comes to acceleration, the faster you're going the less impressive the acceleration feels... whereas with the V8TT it becomes more alive as you speed up and just keeps pushing you with an unrelenting wave of torque, the "fun" part of the EV is basically done by the time you're up to highway speeds
What's the 0-100? There is no contest between them
I've driven an EQS, it's not an S class by any measure. Far more head motions, body shudder, roll, and lack of locking in at speed. It's sales figures reflect all that
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Got my tint redone, went 3M ceramic. Stuff the car came with had some scratches I hated so perfect excuse to update. Dad had the rover done as well
Got my tint redone, went 3M ceramic. Stuff the car came with had some scratches I hated so perfect excuse to update. Dad had the rover done as well
#4112
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
when i watch reviews of tesla plaids (S/X) the driver's often mention the passengers get sick on full launches. and when more rational reviewers compare the plaid to the regular models they typically concede the regular models are still plenty fast and that the plaid is just for people who like straight line bullet speed.
as for all the talk about fossil burners beating ev's and that ev's aren't fast over 100... check this out...
tl;dr model s plaid crushes 911 turbo s and an 1100 hp nissan gtr.
as for all the talk about fossil burners beating ev's and that ev's aren't fast over 100... check this out...
tl;dr model s plaid crushes 911 turbo s and an 1100 hp nissan gtr.
#4113
Lexus Test Driver
A guy I know had transmission issues with his F-150 with the 10-speed. It sat at Ford for months before they would even look at it to determine if he was eligible for warranty coverage and a Ford provided loaner. Infuriating for him.
#4114
Lexus Test Driver
when i watch reviews of tesla plaids (S/X) the driver's often mention the passengers get sick on full launches. and when more rational reviewers compare the plaid to the regular models they typically concede the regular models are still plenty fast and that the plaid is just for people who like straight line bullet speed.
as for all the talk about fossil burners beating ev's and that ev's aren't fast over 100... check this out...
tl;dr model s plaid crushes 911 turbo s and an 1100 hp nissan gtr.
as for all the talk about fossil burners beating ev's and that ev's aren't fast over 100... check this out...
tl;dr model s plaid crushes 911 turbo s and an 1100 hp nissan gtr.
#4117
#4118
Lexus Champion
most people don't drive like you and striker at 2x LEGAL speeds.
that your post saying it's 'way, way, way slower' (0.3 seconds) was way, way, way exaggerated.
not important to 99% of u.s. drivers. eqs models are plenty fast.
i've been referring to the suv, not the sedan. it's wonderful to drive, but of course that's my subjective opinion (as is yours).
goodness, how dark is that tint? 1%?
that your post saying it's 'way, way, way slower' (0.3 seconds) was way, way, way exaggerated.
not important to 99% of u.s. drivers. eqs models are plenty fast.
i've been referring to the suv, not the sedan. it's wonderful to drive, but of course that's my subjective opinion (as is yours).
goodness, how dark is that tint? 1%?
#4119
Lexus Champion
Any B58 will smack a plaid around with a moderate effort build
#4120
So I am enjoying the GLS as I get used to it. The base Burmester audio is terrible, the base Burmester in my S560 is much better, which isn't saying much. Would have to get the 3D upgrade. One thing I love is this beautiful open pore, matte wood trim:
Its hard to tell in the photos, but that lid that covers the cupholders those slats are solid wood, they aren't a veneer:
Also love the cooled cupholders. No clue why thats a feature not available on the S Class. BMW and Mercedes both seem to think only SUV customers like cooled and heated cupholders...
Its hard to tell in the photos, but that lid that covers the cupholders those slats are solid wood, they aren't a veneer:
Also love the cooled cupholders. No clue why thats a feature not available on the S Class. BMW and Mercedes both seem to think only SUV customers like cooled and heated cupholders...
I guess they have the German mentality that S class owners are serious drivers not concerned about such gimmicks as heated and cooled cup holders.
#4121
Lexus Champion
Nearly all the nice cars in my family are in one place for once, took a picture of them before wash time.
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#4122
Lexus Test Driver
My 2015 coyote is only now having it's first running hiccups. Bit of a rough idle/stumble when warmed up. Probably needs a VCT solenoid replacement which can be a few hundred. It's 9 years old with 108k on it.
#4123
Lexus Fanatic
That interior is very beautiful. I like it better than the W223 interior But not the W222.
Issue is there are some quality issues. Lower doors are all hard plastic, the sunvisors are that hard vinyl. The non-nappa leather is crappy, and the only way to get nappa leather is to accept a black interior. Even with the upgrade leather upper and stitched lower dash, the lower door panels stay hard plastic.
One annoying thing MB did which makes no sense to me is they switched the position of their heated and cooled seat buttons, so my muscle memory to turn the vented seats on results in my *** being burned on a 90 degree day!
My car:
W223:
GLS:
Took my daughter out to dinner and driving back I thought to myself "man, these mb tex seats really do get hot and sweaty". No, my seat heater was on.
#4124
They seem to think we like all other kinds of gimmicks!.
Issue is there are some quality issues. Lower doors are all hard plastic, the sunvisors are that hard vinyl. The non-nappa leather is crappy, and the only way to get nappa leather is to accept a black interior. Even with the upgrade leather upper and stitched lower dash, the lower door panels stay hard plastic.
Issue is there are some quality issues. Lower doors are all hard plastic, the sunvisors are that hard vinyl. The non-nappa leather is crappy, and the only way to get nappa leather is to accept a black interior. Even with the upgrade leather upper and stitched lower dash, the lower door panels stay hard plastic.
#4125
One neighbor has a Roush F150 and mustang (mustang is like a 2012ish)
They have had some issues with the 10 speed. I've heard, but don't quote me on this, that it's been resolved on 22+ models. You'd definitely want to research it before dropping $60k on on. I haven't heard anything good or bad about the 4th gen Coyote in the current F-150. 3rd gens from 18-20 had some oil consumption and ticking issues, but nothing catastrophic as I understand it. The current ones have cylinder deactivation so time will tell how reliable they are.
My 2015 coyote is only now having its first running hiccups. Bit of a rough idle/stumble when warmed up. Probably needs a VCT solenoid replacement which can be a few hundred. It's 9 years old with 108k on it.
My 2015 coyote is only now having its first running hiccups. Bit of a rough idle/stumble when warmed up. Probably needs a VCT solenoid replacement which can be a few hundred. It's 9 years old with 108k on it.
Did I go wrong suggesting the 5.0 F150? I didn’t mention the V8 tundra because I know he wouldn’t be happy with 16-17mpg although it has a 38 gallon tank. He’s mainly concerned with how many miles he can drive on a tank (he resets trip A every fill up) so MPG is his top priority.
Whatever I get/drive he ask about the mpg.
“Wife got a new truck.”
” How’s the gas mileage?”
”Got a car for the track”
”what kinda gas mileage does it get”
”Got a plug in hybrid”
”How’s the gas mileage”
”Got a C7 Z06”
” Does it drink gas”
“That’s not important”
🤣🤣🤦♂️