with all of the automation nowadays why don't we have pushbutton cruise control

going thru residential? press the '25'. School zone? Press the '15'

if nothing else it would keep swish happy!!!

Bucky wrote:with all of the automation nowadays why don't we have pushbutton cruise control

going thru residential? press the '25'. School zone? Press the '15'

if nothing else it would keep swish happy!!!

Still pushing buttons? Cars should be able to read speed limit signs.

Speed limit signs? Cars should be able to know how fast they can safely drive on the street based on the surroundings.

Wish boxy style cars would come back. think there could be some money to be made by some car company. Personally I think old Volvos are beautiful

love the boxy bmw's

There are those horrible looking cube cars if you want boxy. From an aesthetic perspective, the demise of sporty cars and the rise of SUVs (and the fact that so many cars are either white or black) makes this a pretty dismal era for cars.

Warszawa wrote:Wish boxy style cars would come back. think there could be some money to be made by some car company. Personally I think old Volvos are beautiful

Don't think it'll happen...probably pretty bad for gas mileage.

I am wondering if I can get away with an 86. VW gives me ~14k cash in a month. As to Volvo, I saw a p1800S for sale if I want to evoke a Roger Moore/Saint thing.

really trying to impress the son's GF eh

Bucky wrote:really trying to impress the son's GF eh

For the good of all, there are not GFs! I imagine that fathers of girls have it much worse.

That said, we ended up going somewhere completely different and my wife now has a new RDX. It is cute and stupid fast in a pretty straight line.

OTOH I know where there is a 15 y.o. very low mile 911 with the flawed 966 engine for just over $30K. If I play my cards right, I was told I could try to make a deal, then make the $1-2000 IMS fix giving me a summer car. I am betting that when push comes to shove it never happens.

In other news, Chrysler is the next Dirty Diesel player: Fiat Chrysler Accused by EPA of Emissions Cheat; Shares Fall

coming to the realization that I will probably need some kind of stopgap vehicle to get me to the Model Y.

Looking for a 2005-2008 Mariner or Escape Hybrid. Should last me two years I hope.

Waiting for the shift to a hybrid that is not f'ing horrible to the environment to make. So the VW cash bought my wife and RDX. Nice vehicle, but not great mileage.

Bucky wrote:coming to the realization that I will probably need some kind of stopgap vehicle to get me to the Model Y.

Looking for a 2005-2008 Mariner or Escape Hybrid. Should last me two years I hope.

expanding my range up to the 2011. Looks like I'm at least 3 year away from a model Y.

Also looking at the Kia Niro. 50MPG in a hybrid SUV (albeit a little smaller than even my CRV). But, alas, not yet available with AWD. Probably a dealbreaker for me. Still gonna check it out anyway.

smitty wrote:Just traded in our 2013 Hnda Fit for a 2016 model. We went whole hog. Leather seats, Navi system, satellite radio capability. Much better gas milage -- better than 30 MPG. Runs much better. Bigger and really solid. All for ten grand with our trade in. (Got 13 large for the 2013. Yowsa.). Had two Honda dealerships fighting for our business. The dealerships probably get bonus for getting rid of 2016 models by the end of July.

Long time fan of Hondas - got my intro with a 1980 Civic that cost about $5k new (the base model was $3699). Also owned an 84 Prelude (just a wonderful car) and a 91 Legend.



It once puzzled me that I got a consistent 40-45 mpg out of that hatchback, driving it like I stole it, and today's econoboxes get only 30-35 mpg even with 35 years of technical advances. But I suppose that the cars are heavier and safer with a lot more steel and features that protect the passengers - so that's a good tradeoff.

TomatoPie wrote:

smitty wrote:Just traded in our 2013 Hnda Fit for a 2016 model. We went whole hog. Leather seats, Navi system, satellite radio capability. Much better gas milage -- better than 30 MPG. Runs much better. Bigger and really solid. All for ten grand with our trade in. (Got 13 large for the 2013. Yowsa.). Had two Honda dealerships fighting for our business. The dealerships probably get bonus for getting rid of 2016 models by the end of July.

Long time fan of Hondas - got my intro with a 1980 Civic that cost about $5k new (the base model was $3699). Also owned an 84 Prelude (just a wonderful car) and a 91 Legend.



It once puzzled me that I got a consistent 40-45 mpg out of that hatchback, driving it like I stole it, and today's econoboxes get only 30-35 mpg even with 35 years of technical advances. But I suppose that the cars are heavier and safer with a lot more steel and features that protect the passengers - so that's a good tradeoff.

I had that same car, but brown, as my first car. Loved that car so much.

I put 212,000 miles on mine. The fenders were rusting but it stll ran like new when I sold it for $500.

dang really tempted by the Kia Niro. 50MPG!!!

Give up a little bit of cargo space but the real trepidation is no AWD.

Kia makes good cars.

All the Alfa Romeo commercials are having an impact on me.

https://www.alfaromeousa.com/cars/alfa-romeo-4c-coupe

they look good and the prices aren't wildly intimidating.

Bucky wrote:dang really tempted by the Kia Niro. 50MPG!!!

Give up a little bit of cargo space but the real trepidation is no AWD.

Don't let that hold you up. AWD is really not important in the Philly area; there are so few icy days on the road. FWD is ideal for balancing traction with fuel economy.