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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13120 on: December 04, 2019, 05:04:57 pm »
A Tesla Mobile Service vehicle with Ontario plates.
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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13121 on: December 04, 2019, 05:15:04 pm »
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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13122 on: December 04, 2019, 09:40:05 pm »
A Tesla Mobile Service vehicle with Ontario plates.

That's interesting because this summer I talked to a Tesla owner who told me there is a mobile Tesla service tech based in Winnipeg who services Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
« Last Edit: December 04, 2019, 09:45:43 pm by Golly »

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13123 on: December 05, 2019, 01:19:25 pm »
Two Kia Stinger's parked at work side by side... that's gotta be 2 outta the 6 sold in Ottawa, lol!!


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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13124 on: December 05, 2019, 01:23:08 pm »
A Tesla Mobile Service vehicle with Ontario plates.

That's interesting because this summer I talked to a Tesla owner who told me there is a mobile Tesla service tech based in Winnipeg who services Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Just wanna point out, the Tesla mobile tech is driving an ICE...

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13125 on: December 08, 2019, 06:35:09 pm »
Took my new work off-roader for its first run today.  Perfect conditions too.  Going to miss the heated cab and cargo capacity of the old side-by-side but this thing is actually quite a fun ride, and way faster.

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13126 on: December 08, 2019, 06:41:39 pm »
Two Kia Stinger's parked at work side by side... that's gotta be 2 outta the 6 sold in Ottawa, lol!!


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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13127 on: December 08, 2019, 09:42:40 pm »
A Tesla Mobile Service vehicle with Ontario plates.

That's interesting because this summer I talked to a Tesla owner who told me there is a mobile Tesla service tech based in Winnipeg who services Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Just wanna point out, the Tesla mobile tech is driving an ICE...

Lol - his CyberTruck probably ran out of range...  ;D
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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13128 on: December 09, 2019, 09:41:43 am »
Took my new work off-roader for its first run today.  Perfect conditions too.  Going to miss the heated cab and cargo capacity of the old side-by-side but this thing is actually quite a fun ride, and way faster.
That looks fun

Not a bad way to get around at work.  What is it you do, again?

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13129 on: December 11, 2019, 06:50:27 pm »
Took my new work off-roader for its first run today.  Perfect conditions too.  Going to miss the heated cab and cargo capacity of the old side-by-side but this thing is actually quite a fun ride, and way faster.
That looks fun

Not a bad way to get around at work.  What is it you do, again?

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13130 on: December 13, 2019, 07:05:58 pm »
Saw a newish GM pickup - Z71 regular cab, short box. Totally, utterly and completely useless, but also appealing in a strange sort of way.

I’d almost forgot that the regular cab, short box pickup still existed. Might have to go on the website and price one out, just for fun. Wonder if you can get the 6.2L in one?

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13131 on: December 13, 2019, 07:35:50 pm »
Saw a newish GM pickup - Z71 regular cab, short box. Totally, utterly and completely useless, but also appealing in a strange sort of way.

I’d almost forgot that the regular cab, short box pickup still existed. Might have to go on the website and price one out, just for fun. Wonder if you can get the 6.2L in one?

Modern trucks in this combo (shorties with single cab) look completely out of proportion, goofy-like. Even this one:



Best-looking full-size trucks IMHO are 2wd single cabs with long boxes, or older shorties with stepside beds.

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Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13132 on: December 13, 2019, 08:02:29 pm »
^^ I dunno. Not a Z71, but this is like what I saw. Proportions seem pretty classic, to me.



Edit: Okay, not sure if that’s a short box or not? Maybe regular cab, regular box? Anyway, just a pic off the net. Will have to go back and see if I can’t find that pickup again to snap a pic.  :)
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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13133 on: December 15, 2019, 12:42:44 pm »
Saw a newish GM pickup - Z71 regular cab, short box. Totally, utterly and completely useless, but also appealing in a strange sort of way.

I’d almost forgot that the regular cab, short box pickup still existed. Might have to go on the website and price one out, just for fun. Wonder if you can get the 6.2L in one?

GM doesn't currently offer this combo. The regular cab is available only with the long bed in base trim.

Ford offers the F-150 in this combo and you can option it with the 5.0 V8 or the 2.7 EB.

You can also get the Ram Classic in this combo.

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13134 on: December 22, 2019, 01:19:37 pm »
Hero.




Nice!! Historic plates even!! Those are only for parades, car shows, etc... don't think he was doing any of that.

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13135 on: December 22, 2019, 01:23:04 pm »
Hero.

Nice!! Historic plates even!! Those are only for parades, car shows, etc... don't think he was doing any of that.

"or for purposes of repair, testing or demonstration for sale"

He was demonstrating. ;D
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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13136 on: December 22, 2019, 02:46:23 pm »
Hero.

Nice!! Historic plates even!! Those are only for parades, car shows, etc... don't think he was doing any of that.

"or for purposes of repair, testing or demonstration for sale"

He was demonstrating. ;D
Yes... lol!!!

I was gonna get some for the 951, but I don't need attract that kinda attention from our fine local PD when I'm booking it home after golf... or hockey in the summer.

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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13137 on: December 22, 2019, 11:38:39 pm »
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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13138 on: December 23, 2019, 08:55:47 am »
Using a truck as a truck. Well done.
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Re: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread
« Reply #13139 on: December 23, 2019, 12:38:50 pm »
Hyundai Venue. Driven by real demographic....a boomer....not the targeted millenials.
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