Author Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread (Read 3056993 times)

OliverD · « **Reply #12680 on:** March 30, 2019, 03:01:13 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on March 30, 2019, 08:18:25 am

Porsche Carrera 4 GTS in my office parkade.

Miami Blue is a fantastic colour.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #12681 on:** March 31, 2019, 11:42:32 am »

Saw the new VW Arteon couple of weeks ago. Looks nice. I am sure it's nicer than the Passat. Just not sure if the way the segment is going, if there is room for both.

OliverD · « **Reply #12682 on:** March 31, 2019, 08:19:39 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 31, 2019, 11:42:32 am

Saw the new VW Arteon couple of weeks ago. Looks nice. I am sure it's nicer than the Passat. Just not sure if the way the segment is going, if there is room for both.

Well the Arteon is $12k more than the most expensive Passat and has standard AWD.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #12683 on:** April 01, 2019, 04:23:17 pm »

An unexpected find - a 1996–2003 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Fashion van. This one looked to be diesel powered by the soot marks on the ground. It had a small "Fashion" badge on it.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #12684 on:** April 02, 2019, 08:42:49 pm »

Quote from: OliverD on March 31, 2019, 08:19:39 pm

Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 31, 2019, 11:42:32 am
Saw the new VW Arteon couple of weeks ago. Looks nice. I am sure it's nicer than the Passat. Just not sure if the way the segment is going, if there is room for both.

Well the Arteon is $12k more than the most expensive Passat and has standard AWD.

Sure I get that. But with the market changing, why not just make the Passat $6k more, use the engine from the Arteon, and the AWD. Don't think there is room for both. Just make the Passat a bit more upscale.

johngenx · « **Reply #12685 on:** April 02, 2019, 08:52:07 pm »

Saw a car carrier with a bunch of new Hyundais on it and a MINT E30 M3. The M3 looked brand new. The old BMW looked so elegant next to the modern cars.

rrocket · « **Reply #12686 on:** April 02, 2019, 09:26:04 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on April 02, 2019, 08:52:07 pm

The old BMW looked so elegant next to the modern cars.

Elegant...if a little boxy. That's what always jumps out to me with that version.

Scaerio · « **Reply #12687 on:** April 02, 2019, 09:39:45 pm »

I saw a mint 4-door e30 this evening. Lovely cars.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #12688 on:** April 02, 2019, 11:02:24 pm »

Can't stand how the 4 series is a coupe, and gran coupe (4 doors). Same as the A5 coupe, and sport back. To fackin complicated, hard to keep track.

OliverD · « **Reply #12689 on:** April 03, 2019, 09:24:32 am »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 02, 2019, 11:02:24 pm

Can't stand how the 4 series is a coupe, and gran coupe (4 doors). Same as the A5 coupe, and sport back. To fackin complicated, hard to keep track.

I don't have an issue with it. Basically with BMW the even numbers are the sportier bodystyles. I do take issue with the fact that they named the new Gran Turismo a 6-series though. That should have been a 5-series.

Gurgie · « **Reply #12690 on:** April 05, 2019, 03:19:24 pm »

Big Tesla trailer being towed by a Ram 2500.

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Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #12691 on:** April 05, 2019, 03:53:42 pm »

Quote from: Gurgie on April 05, 2019, 03:19:24 pm

Big Tesla trailer being towed by a Ram 2500.

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Probably picking up or dropping a car for service

OliverD · « **Reply #12692 on:** April 05, 2019, 05:17:12 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 02, 2019, 08:42:49 pm

Quote from: OliverD on March 31, 2019, 08:19:39 pm
Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 31, 2019, 11:42:32 am
Saw the new VW Arteon couple of weeks ago. Looks nice. I am sure it's nicer than the Passat. Just not sure if the way the segment is going, if there is room for both.

Well the Arteon is $12k more than the most expensive Passat and has standard AWD.

Sure I get that. But with the market changing, why not just make the Passat $6k more, use the engine from the Arteon, and the AWD. Don't think there is room for both. Just make the Passat a bit more upscale.

Missed this post the other day. The issue with the Passat is that it looks dreadfully boring (sorry Sir O) and has a fairly cheap interior. I don't think that a more expensive Passat would really fly.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #12693 on:** April 05, 2019, 05:20:51 pm »

Quote from: OliverD on April 05, 2019, 05:17:12 pm

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 02, 2019, 08:42:49 pm
Quote from: OliverD on March 31, 2019, 08:19:39 pm
Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 31, 2019, 11:42:32 am
Saw the new VW Arteon couple of weeks ago. Looks nice. I am sure it's nicer than the Passat. Just not sure if the way the segment is going, if there is room for both.

Well the Arteon is $12k more than the most expensive Passat and has standard AWD.

Sure I get that. But with the market changing, why not just make the Passat $6k more, use the engine from the Arteon, and the AWD. Don't think there is room for both. Just make the Passat a bit more upscale.

Missed this post the other day. The issue with the Passat is that it looks dreadfully boring (sorry Sir O) and has a fairly cheap interior. I don't think that a more expensive Passat would really fly.

I agree, I meant after a face lift, or next gen.

OliverD · « **Reply #12694 on:** April 06, 2019, 01:09:49 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 05, 2019, 05:20:51 pm

Quote from: OliverD on April 05, 2019, 05:17:12 pm
Quote from: Solstice2006 on April 02, 2019, 08:42:49 pm
Quote from: OliverD on March 31, 2019, 08:19:39 pm
Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 31, 2019, 11:42:32 am
Saw the new VW Arteon couple of weeks ago. Looks nice. I am sure it's nicer than the Passat. Just not sure if the way the segment is going, if there is room for both.

Well the Arteon is $12k more than the most expensive Passat and has standard AWD.

Sure I get that. But with the market changing, why not just make the Passat $6k more, use the engine from the Arteon, and the AWD. Don't think there is room for both. Just make the Passat a bit more upscale.

Missed this post the other day. The issue with the Passat is that it looks dreadfully boring (sorry Sir O) and has a fairly cheap interior. I don't think that a more expensive Passat would really fly.

I agree, I meant after a face lift, or next gen.

I'm not convinced that the 2020 Passat really fixes those issues.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #12695 on:** April 09, 2019, 08:51:43 am »

Quote from: OliverD on April 05, 2019, 05:17:12 pm

Missed this post the other day. The issue with the Passat is that it looks dreadfully boring (sorry Sir O) and has a fairly cheap interior. I don't think that a more expensive Passat would really fly.

No problem Oliver. I'm a dreadfully boring person.

OliverD · « **Reply #12696 on:** April 09, 2019, 10:29:32 am »

A Hyundai Equus in the parking structure at work. I think this is only the second one I've ever seen, and the first I've seen in Canada.

SearhardBurger · « **Reply #12697 on:** April 09, 2019, 10:52:28 am »

Quote from: OliverD on April 09, 2019, 10:29:32 am

A Hyundai Equus in the parking structure at work. I think this is only the second one I've ever seen, and the first I've seen in Canada.

I drove one in Edmonton. What a glorious beast!

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #12698 on:** April 12, 2019, 10:24:15 pm »

If these were road legal I would buy one right away. Four cylinder turbo-diesel engine with five speed manual and four wheel drive.

EV Dan · « **Reply #12699 on:** April 13, 2019, 03:24:56 pm »

Just saw this (NSFW) https://old.reddit.com/r/Whatcouldgowrong/comments/bcruk9/spike_stripping_in_a_residential_area/
and it reminded me of a similar Pontiac on 401 eastbound near Oshawa a couple of days ago. It somehow blew its front left tire and shreds of rubber were all over the highway. The tread completely separated from the sidewall and kudos to the driver who was pro enough to make it from the left lane to the right shoulder without hitting anyone or spinning the car. It's the first time I saw such thing on a passenger car. Chinese tires maybe?