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Topic: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)

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utee94

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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1176 on: April 07, 2023, 12:51:06 PM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on April 07, 2023, 12:42:43 PM
They still do.

Well there you have it.  It's probably an apt descriptor. 

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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1177 on: April 07, 2023, 12:53:17 PM »
Folks lump them all together, I'm guessing some folks would see a station wagon and call it an SUV.

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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1178 on: April 07, 2023, 12:58:29 PM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on April 07, 2023, 12:53:17 PM
Folks lump them all together, I'm guessing some folks would see a station wagon and call it an SUV.
I think people think that when they see my Ford Flex. Which is basically a station wagon, but it gets classified in crossover/SUV territory. 
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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1179 on: April 07, 2023, 03:23:18 PM »
station wagon

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Luggage Test: How much cargo space? -  Autoblog
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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1180 on: April 07, 2023, 03:51:57 PM »
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S Manual Tested: 0–60 MPH, ¼-Mile Results (motortrend.com)

There isn't a perfect car of course, but our '18 is about as close to our needs as a car could be.  It's a lot more comfortable at 80 mph than I expected.  It's fun around town, the clutch is pretty light.  I wish it had a memory driver side seat.  It has room in the back for its size.  I get 35 mpg+ on the highway, premium is "recommended".

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« Reply #1181 on: April 07, 2023, 04:23:54 PM »
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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1182 on: April 07, 2023, 10:01:22 PM »
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« Reply #1183 on: April 08, 2023, 09:26:31 AM »
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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1184 on: April 08, 2023, 08:47:05 PM »
Some of those are definitely shaggin' wagons....
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« Reply #1185 on: April 09, 2023, 08:02:11 AM »
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Re: Sporty Cars
« Reply #1186 on: April 09, 2023, 08:03:17 AM »
A thing we've mused about before is a regular truck with a smallish Diesel engine and a plug in battery pack able to go say 50 miles with regen brakes.  That would cover a lot of trips in town for many.  GM has a nice Diesel they use alone, this one could be smaller, and the electric motors on both axles would provide extra torque as needed.  Your brake pads would last nearly forever.  It might not be the best for towing distances.



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« Reply #1187 on: April 09, 2023, 08:08:28 AM »
I cannot believe how many people drive pickup trucks here. Some are so damn big they can't fit in the parking spots, which makes for a challenge if you are next to one, with another behind you. That happened to me yesterday.

Also, how so many bigass pickups have HC placards in the windows. 
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« Reply #1188 on: April 09, 2023, 08:13:53 AM »
I knew a guy who had retired, lived in a condo, and told me he always wanted a pickup, so he bought one, and was thrilled with it.  He admitted he had no need for it.

I think it proved his manliness.  He now also refuses to drink Bud Light.  If that doesn't get your steroids flowing I don't know what will.
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« Reply #1189 on: April 09, 2023, 09:48:20 AM »
I have a pickup, was my only vehicle, but driving 3500 miles a month for work caused me to save fuel with an Impala

I only really needed to pickup for towing and hauling 4 or 6 times a year, but I liked it for driving in snow and ice.

if I ever move south, I won't need the 4-wheel drive and that will help with fuel mileage.

Many don't like the idea of asking to borrow a truck 4 or 5 times a year.

I only drive my truck in snow/ice or when hauling/towing now.

6 or 7 times last year
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