Author Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread (Read 3055591 times)

Bubba · « **Reply #13980 on:** January 13, 2022, 05:40:05 pm »

Third gen (2003-2008), JDM Honda Odyssey.

Gurgie · « **Reply #13981 on:** January 13, 2022, 06:59:12 pm »

On the way to the ski hill this afternoon, mint 3rd gen Escort wagon. Look at all that greenhouse!! Best safety nanny... visibility!!

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Arthur Dent · « **Reply #13982 on:** January 13, 2022, 07:12:42 pm »

I had one just like that with a 5spd minus the ugly aftermarket hub caps. I didn't care for it at the time.

Firm · « **Reply #13983 on:** January 13, 2022, 08:19:19 pm »

Body look immaculate. I wasn't a big fan of those Escorts either....The Focus that followed was a big upgrade.

TheHire · « **Reply #13984 on:** January 13, 2022, 11:05:32 pm »

It's actually really neat to see how much smaller the windows on that 2014-2018 Mazda3 in front of the Escort are...

Man, I miss those big windows.

Gurgie · « **Reply #13985 on:** January 13, 2022, 11:31:50 pm »

Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2022, 11:05:32 pm

Man, I miss those big windows.

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Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #13986 on:** January 14, 2022, 06:44:46 am »

Was the reason they went to small so cars roofs would offer more protection in a roll over ?

blur911 · « **Reply #13987 on:** January 14, 2022, 08:43:01 am »

Quote from: Airbalancer on January 14, 2022, 06:44:46 am

Was the reason they went to small so cars roofs would offer more protection in a roll over ?

I think they got smaller because the sheet metal got higher. Beltlines, or whatever they're called are higher, cars are taller, IIRC to protect pedestrians. Also, pillars are bigger to put airbags in.

revalations · « **Reply #13988 on:** January 15, 2022, 10:18:30 pm »

Don’t see these often. 1st gen M5 out in salmon arm. Looked very nice!

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TheHire · « **Reply #13989 on:** January 16, 2022, 12:17:56 pm »

Gosh darn that's NICE. I am partial to the E34s and E39s, but from what I have read, the E28 M5 is one of the best driving cars of all time.

OliverD · « **Reply #13990 on:** January 16, 2022, 03:06:17 pm »

Saw a 9-4X the other day while walking to work. I had seen the same one years ago. Considering they only built ~800 of these it's an unexpected sight.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #13991 on:** January 17, 2022, 01:34:18 pm »

It is a shame that manufacturers do not offer much colour variety and even then most people don't pick a colour. As illustrated here. What a boring lot.

Of course, I was driving my ultra anonymous 2006 Hyundai Elantra in silver parked on the outside of the wall.

OliverD · « **Reply #13992 on:** January 17, 2022, 02:06:57 pm »

Dear lord that is a depressing lineup.

EV Dan · « **Reply #13993 on:** January 17, 2022, 02:17:17 pm »

I don't mind a colour for as long as it compliments a car's design. E.g, an executive, full size sedan is typically better off in white or black (IMHO) while an average CUV can benefit from a certain RGB mix, and that is the one MFGs often pick for their commercials and press events for the car in question.
This time around I chose "coastal grey" which is mainly blue to my eyes, because I've never had a blue car and also because it goes well with the enormous black Toyota grille.

EV Dan · « **Reply #13994 on:** January 17, 2022, 02:22:01 pm »

P.S. Wouldn't you guys say that Ford Escape in the middle looks great with colour matched bumpers?

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #13995 on:** January 17, 2022, 03:26:42 pm »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 17, 2022, 01:34:18 pm

It is a shame that manufacturers do not offer much colour variety and even then most people don't pick a colour. As illustrated here. What a boring lot.

Of course, I was driving my ultra anonymous 2006 Hyundai Elantra in silver parked on the outside of the wall.

My main complaint about the modern car industry encapsulated into one photo. God, that is depressing.

Seafoam · « **Reply #13996 on:** January 17, 2022, 03:48:20 pm »

^^ C'mon there is one car in the photo.

me_2 · « **Reply #13997 on:** January 17, 2022, 06:07:24 pm »

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on January 17, 2022, 03:26:42 pm

Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 17, 2022, 01:34:18 pm

It is a shame that manufacturers do not offer much colour variety and even then most people don't pick a colour. As illustrated here. What a boring lot.

Of course, I was driving my ultra anonymous 2006 Hyundai Elantra in silver parked on the outside of the wall.
My main complaint about the modern car industry encapsulated into one photo. God, that is depressing.

Yeah, I like mine better, at least not the same same.

Firm · « **Reply #13998 on:** January 17, 2022, 06:25:08 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on January 17, 2022, 02:22:01 pm

P.S. Wouldn't you guys say that Ford Escape in the middle looks great with colour matched bumpers?

Yep, in that lineup, that old second gen Escape with it's boxiness and color matched bumpers looks way more appealing than the rest.

I am seeing three of those white Toyotas (Rav4?) so maybe there's a fleet company operating out of the building?

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #13999 on:** January 17, 2022, 06:28:05 pm »

It is a hospital parkade open to the public but these are possibly their fleet vehicles? Not sure. You can park a ten second walk away for free which is what I did.