Random Thoughts... [Automotive Edition]

Huh, which generation Prius was that? A former colleague of mine had I think a 2nd gen and that tobt had a strangely loud engine. I thought it would’ve been one of their priorities to dampen that thing from the passengers as much as possible… maybe his exhaust was just borked or sth. Anyway: I thought it was horrible ?‍♂️
 
eizbaer said:
Huh, which generation Prius was that? A former colleague of mine had I think a 2nd gen and that tobt had a strangely loud engine. I thought it would’ve been one of their priorities to dampen that thing from the passengers as much as possible… maybe his exhaust was just borked or sth. Anyway: I thought it was horrible ?‍♂️
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Current generation, apparently. The one with a face that looks like it's pooping.


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Shiny white plastic scattered around the interior and a center mounted drivers display added to the futuristic feel but I can imagine it's a pain to keep clean. I didn't hate the drivers display though.

The windshield was also very flat, much like I remember from my mom's then-new base Corolla some 15 years ago. I guess it's a Toyota thing? I think it particularly is the flat bottom edge that gives the sensation when you're behind the wheel, unlike most other cars where it curves backwards towards the wing mirrors.

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edit: anyway, the lane departure warning beep that sounds like a cheap microwave is a good example of "that'll do for our customers" type of thinking that I associate with Toyota. Much like the AWD prius with its electric rear axle that only works up to 60km/h, meaning it's of no use at all when you're trying to overtake a Polish lorry in a snowstorm with your foot welded to the floor.
 
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93Flareside said:
@LP and @rickhamilton620, how does this compare to the Pathfinder I had when I saw you guys? :D
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We mentioned that and the G-Meter, I forgot to look for it.

The door was shut on me inside it like last time though - not in the third row this time however! ?
 
A Dodge performance-oriented all-electric car is coming.

"Charger" would be both the worst-possible, and simultaneously the best-possible, name they could pick.
 
Watching Hoovie's Garage, I've become aware that bad valve seals are a thing on (gas powered) BMW's these days.

All of a sudden I'm seeing E46's and the like belching big clouds of blue smoke. I've never noticed it before.
 
Perc said:
Watching Hoovie's Garage, I've become aware that bad valve seals are a thing on (gas powered) BMW's these days.

All of a sudden I'm seeing E46's and the like belching big clouds of blue smoke. I've never noticed it before.
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Caused by ethanol in fuel maybe? I know things always inevitably wear out but I thought valve stem seals were made of tougher materials since the 90s. It's cute that they think they're old BL engines.
 
This is the second time in a few weeks someone yelled out “Griswold!” Driving past me when I’m driving the Mercury…
 
So I just got a phone call from the Subaru dealer...
They want to buy my WRX.

For more than it cost new. SUBSTANTIALLY more.

This is tempting, because I really need something more dog-friendly, and being an exciting commuter car is not a priority now that I will never drive another commute in my life.

The eternal question, of course, is 'what can you sell me instead?'
 
EyeMWing said:
So I just got a phone call from the Subaru dealer...
They want to buy my WRX.

For more than it cost new. SUBSTANTIALLY more.

This is tempting, because I really need something more dog-friendly, and being an exciting commuter car is not a priority now that I will never drive another commute in my life.

The eternal question, of course, is 'what can you sell me instead?'
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is this the manual one that was bought by someone that couldn’t drive manual?
 
So a car that you didn't order yourself, for more money that you can then spend on something (else) silly. Can they reserve a new BRZ for you for next year?

Actually did we ever get to see the last silly purchase? I can't remember.
 
The silly purchase you're thinking of is still in the works. Having trouble actually locating a suitable car, actually. That this wasn't step 1 of the madness should be indicative of just how bad of an idea it is.

I really need something with a hatch....
 
EyeMWing said:
The silly purchase you're thinking of is still in the works. Having trouble actually locating a suitable car, actually. That this wasn't step 1 of the madness should be indicative of just how bad of an idea it is.

I really need something with a hatch....
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I'll show you my terrible purchase if you show me yours. :D
 
EyeMWing said:
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Dump it. Dump it now.

Acquire something cheap and incredibly janky for replacement as is tradition...Might I suggest a W220 with a persistent ABC light if you just want to burn money.
 
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