Author Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread (Read 3055378 times)

Blueprint · « **Reply #14100 on:** April 14, 2022, 03:00:37 pm »

I approach a 4-way stop sign in my 'hood, one lane per direction, three other cars approaching from each direction all at the same time. All three cars were Tesla Model 3's. I think it outsells the Corolla here.

rrocket · « **Reply #14101 on:** April 14, 2022, 03:05:02 pm »

Quote from: Blueprint on April 14, 2022, 03:00:37 pm

I approach a 4-way stop sign in my 'hood, one lane per direction, three other cars approaching from each direction all at the same time. All three cars were Tesla Model 3's. I think it outsells the Corolla here.

Were they on autopilot and all 3 ran the stop sign? LOL [emoji38]

Blueprint · « **Reply #14102 on:** April 14, 2022, 03:16:23 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on April 14, 2022, 03:05:02 pm

Quote from: Blueprint on April 14, 2022, 03:00:37 pm
I approach a 4-way stop sign in my 'hood, one lane per direction, three other cars approaching from each direction all at the same time. All three cars were Tesla Model 3's. I think it outsells the Corolla here.
Were they on autopilot and all 3 ran the stop sign? LOL [emoji38]

That would have been hilarious! I don't think that feature is very popular here. If Tesla owners in QC can't trust the paint to stay on their cars, would they trust the car in such a role?

TheHire · « **Reply #14103 on:** April 15, 2022, 11:50:40 am »

I'm out in San Francisco and drove my sister's '22 Model S around a bit, complete with the stupid yoke.

You know, if it wasn't a total sham of a business model/company, the car is extremely neat from a tech perspective.

Stupid things include requiring to go into the touchscreen infotainment to select Park/Reverse/Drive, adjust the steering wheel tilt/telescope, side mirrors, etc. The turn signals, horn and wipers are also little touch-haptic buttons on the steering wheel. I guess you could get used to it if it were your only car, but muscle memory is a thing of the past with this thing.

Also, it's stupid levels of fast, but we knew this already.

Since Tesla has no such thing as a press fleet anymore, I actually shot photos and will be writing a full review in the coming week or two.

quadzilla · « **Reply #14104 on:** April 15, 2022, 12:16:16 pm »

Passed an original (?) Toyota pickup on Hwy 11 up near Huntsville. Think the Rolla was bigger than it was.

On a not so interesting thing. had a transport truck hugging my bumper while going 120 in a 90. Stupid

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Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #14105 on:** April 15, 2022, 12:28:17 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on April 15, 2022, 12:16:16 pm

Passed an original (?) Toyota pickup on Hwy 11 up near Huntsville. Think the Rolla was bigger than it was.

On a not so interesting thing. had a transport truck hugging my bumper while going 120 in a 90. Stupid .

Typical corolla drivers - holding up traffic!!

tortoise · « **Reply #14106 on:** April 19, 2022, 08:10:08 am »

Saw this in the Canadian Tire parking lot. It was mint. And a manual.

Blueprint · « **Reply #14107 on:** April 20, 2022, 08:09:28 am »

As usual with Kia, I spotted a customer 2023 Sportage before reviews for the new model even hit our screens. Odd-looking, narrow and long.

More of interest, an EQS appeared in my 'hood, dark blue - very classy.

TheHire · « **Reply #14108 on:** April 20, 2022, 09:25:32 am »

Quote from: Blueprint on April 20, 2022, 08:09:28 am

As usual with Kia, I spotted a customer 2023 Sportage before reviews for the new model even hit our screens. Odd-looking, narrow and long.

More of interest, an EQS appeared in my 'hood, dark blue - very classy.

Yeah I saw one on the road last month, too.

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #14109 on:** April 20, 2022, 10:05:09 am »

Well, I guess the days of Kia's being the more handsome alternative to their Hyundai brethren are over, I think.

Mind you, the Sportage was always the most goofy looking out of Kia's entire lineup, but this is just horrendous. So much going on with that front end.

This was the best looking one:

Hard to believe the 2023 Sportage came from the same design studio that produced this:

Firm · « **Reply #14110 on:** April 20, 2022, 10:27:46 am »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 20, 2022, 10:05:09 am

Well, I guess the days of Kia's being the more handsome alternative to their Hyundai brethren are over, I think.

Mind you, the Sportage was always the most goofy looking out of Kia's entire lineup, but this is just horrendous. So much going on with that front end.

It's like we're living in some horrible dream where all small CUVs/SUVs have to look as ridiculous as possible, and one day we're going to wake up and they'll all look like this again:

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #14111 on:** April 20, 2022, 10:52:03 am »

Quote from: Firm on April 20, 2022, 10:27:46 am

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 20, 2022, 10:05:09 am
Well, I guess the days of Kia's being the more handsome alternative to their Hyundai brethren are over, I think.

Mind you, the Sportage was always the most goofy looking out of Kia's entire lineup, but this is just horrendous. So much going on with that front end.

It's like we're living in some horrible dream where all small CUVs/SUVs have to look as ridiculous as possible, and one day we're going to wake up and they'll all look like this again:

Are you an old man yelling at clouds now

That Blazer look

Firm · « **Reply #14112 on:** April 20, 2022, 11:08:41 am »

Quote from: Airbalancer on April 20, 2022, 10:52:03 am

Quote from: Firm on April 20, 2022, 10:27:46 am
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 20, 2022, 10:05:09 am
Well, I guess the days of Kia's being the more handsome alternative to their Hyundai brethren are over, I think.

Mind you, the Sportage was always the most goofy looking out of Kia's entire lineup, but this is just horrendous. So much going on with that front end.

It's like we're living in some horrible dream where all small CUVs/SUVs have to look as ridiculous as possible, and one day we're going to wake up and they'll all look like this again:

Are you an old man yelling at clouds now
That Blazer look

when I posted that, I somehow knew you'd be the first comment and would tell us how terrible that Blazer is/was. Don't change buddy....

OliverD · « **Reply #14113 on:** April 20, 2022, 11:19:36 am »

I always thought those Blazers looked nice. I'd have to loved to have had a two door stick with the Vortec 4.3.

ktm525 · « **Reply #14114 on:** April 20, 2022, 11:24:55 am »

Quote from: OliverD on April 20, 2022, 11:19:36 am

I always thought those Blazers looked nice. I'd have to loved to have had a two door stick with the Vortec 4.3.

They were so bad. Nice clean exterior design though.

Firm · « **Reply #14115 on:** April 20, 2022, 11:38:12 am »

Yeah, to be clear I am not saying that the Blazer was a *better* vehicle, technology has definitely helped make vehicles *better* for the average consumer over the last 30 years. I am just saying that the simple, boxy, clean lines that were popular in that era were waaay more visually appealing than the monstrosities we have on the road today in the same/similar segment.

Hannibalsmith · « **Reply #14116 on:** April 20, 2022, 11:52:58 am »

Yes, agree on the design. Would be nice to have a modern interpretation of it. I noticed some kid in the neighborhood picked up a 2 door to putter around in...looks good, nice and clean, but I'd hate to get into any sort of accident in one of those. It really is a classic nowadays.

OliverD · « **Reply #14117 on:** April 20, 2022, 12:55:16 pm »

Jesus, one recently sold for $22k on BaT.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-chevrolet-blazer-13/

Firm · « **Reply #14118 on:** April 20, 2022, 01:58:17 pm »

Yeah, no different than any of the 80's/90's SUVs, a clean one is pretty desirable in the right circles.

sailor723 · « **Reply #14119 on:** April 20, 2022, 02:12:56 pm »

My Dad had a Blazer (88-89 maybe?) after the Caprice Classic wagons went to that weird blob shape. That was his first SUV.