Cars, Man

[orbital]

They are located in Juniper Florida. It'd be a nice drive home

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Gary just giving his 351cu/in small block a breather drivin' back to Cal.

Superformance are more of 'clones' than remakes,, hard to tell from original

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

The entry-level model is $60k.

 

[orbital]

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Everyone digs Leno ^^

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Remember the Ford Ranchero,, this GT version beast has a 429 in it, big f&*^ing motor
aka. Cobra Jet

1970 or '71

 

[aznsx]

Laguna Seca

I dig Laguna Seca!! ;-) Used to live ~an hour away, but now that would be more like 12:-(

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Jun 22, 2024

I was referring to the automobile you purchased after 20+ years. :)

Me too. I'm still driving it today. Trust me, that wouldn't work out well w/ a Dino;-)

You've been here long enough to know the rule - pictures or it didn't happen.

Just for you, CG
Mine is the black one
EDIT: 1999

Since you're clearly a roadracing fan from CA, this shot will give away the location:

And lastly, to quote the plate on the back of a red one in my neighborhood:

SYNONARA

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[Chauncey Gardener]

Oh, the black one. Cool!

Now, about that silly green circle.

 

[aznsx]

Oh, the black one. Cool!

Now, about that silly green circle.

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You mean the one with the silly 'A' in it? By the way, who the heck is that guy in that .gif, and why the heck does he look like me?

 

[bluflaam777]

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

You mean the one with the silly 'A' in it?

Yep! I just used the same word as you in post # 3,345.

By the way, who the heck is that guy in that .gif, and why the heck does he look like me?

He was a member of Our Gang. aka The Little Rascals

 

[orbital]

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Most people like Vettes, especially Chance.

F Sport won at Le Mans last weekend for GT class.
Corvette has won the 24 hour race XXX times = alot

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

I do love Corvets. But if I had $175k for my current dream car -

2026 CT5-V V Series Blackwing

 

[bluflaam777]

^That's my dog! A blackwing caddy

 

[TPA]

I do love Corvets. But if I had $175k for my current dream car -

2026 CT5-V V Series Blackwing

2026 Buick Enclave has the same setup. It's actually the same screen, just installed upside down. It also has more chrome trim than the Caddy on the inside if you go with the highest trim model. Had one as a rental car last month. It was just okay on first impressions (light years better than a Nissan Pathfinder), but it grew on me over the 10 days we had it.

The biggest problem for Cadillac is that the Mercedes S 63 AMG exists and is about the same price, and totally out-classes it in every measure. 791hp, 1055(!) ft-lb torque. 0-60 in 3.0 seconds. The only advantage I see is the 6-speed manual for the Cadillac, which truly is an advantage. Is that worth $180k though? I like rowing gears, but I'd rather pick up a Miata for when I want to throw a car around. You could buy a regular S-Class AND Miata for less than what Cadillac wants for that car.

and somehow Cadillac still thinks sun visors and "oh sh*t" handles are "features":

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

What .... was .... I .... thinking? I'm ... sorry.

 

[bluflaam777]

^traitor Blasphemes

 

[Monocrom]

What .... was .... I .... thinking? I'm ... sorry.

We forgive you.... This time.

 

[orbital]

...for my current dream car -

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Had to think about it for a bit,, I just don't have a dream car.
Lots I'd luv to have

Being a Hyundai owner and would get another mid-size suv again, I'd have to look at this::

Genesis GV80 w/ 3.5L twin turbo ~ 8-speed
{mid $80K} lots of luxury/tech/ Bang & Olufsen sound

 

[AZPops]

IMO, (in general, or most models) it is a buyers market. ALL the dealer lots I passed yesterday are packed with inventory. Spoke to a friend who lives close to a new car storage lot, and told me the lot is packed as well.

They are paying a bunch of interest on those cars.

I remember the days of COVID. Aside from a few cars, (those cars I would guess are sold and set for delivery) the lots were empty.

 

[Monocrom]

Problem is, car dealers still think the Golden Age of COVID is still around for them. It's 2026, there are still 2023 New models sitting and rotting away on dealers' car lots.

 

[bluflaam777]

Yep, prices are still stupid regardless of stock on hand.
Hopefully, the make an adjustment ...realistically, I'm not holding my breath.

As long as they can make sales on used inventory at these same inflated prices, nothing will change.

 

[TPA]

Being a Hyundai owner and would get another mid-size suv again, I'd have to look at this::

Genesis GV80 w/ 3.5L twin turbo ~ 8-speed
{mid $80K} lots of luxury/tech/ Bang & Olufsen sound

What are you driving now and how has it been treating you?

We've been wanting to try the GV80 and keep hoping one will pop up in the Executive aisle at National when we pick out our rental car. Twice now we've missed them by mere seconds, watching someone else drive off in one.

Problem is, car dealers still think the Golden Age of COVID is still around for them. It's 2026, there are still 2023 New models sitting and rotting away on dealers' car lots.

I've not been to a car lot in since 2021...is it really still like that? I can't imagine there are too many people wanting to buy new cars today. Most of what's out there isn't compelling enough to get people out of their existing cars, and the prices make it even less palatable.

As long as they can make sales on used inventory at these same inflated prices, nothing will change.

It always surprised me how much cheaper used cars are in the UK compared to the USA.