Do you have a favorite car, least favorite car
Jun 25, 2018, 9:03 am
#136
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 228
i think Ford are still debating moving anything major out there. Particularly if they drop a lot of their car range from the NA market as is currently planned.
Jun 26, 2018, 3:44 am
#137
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,696
Jun 26, 2018, 4:45 am
#138
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 228
Ford is already in China big-time. They have a Chinese Taurus that blows the outdated US model out of the water. And the Lincoln Continental was designed just as much for China as here. They just haven't brought any Chinese-built cars here. Which is fine with me. Would love to see them build the nicer Taurus here but sedans are passé apparently.
Jun 29, 2018, 10:23 pm
#139
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: MDW/ORD
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Posts: 525
New Focus will be imported form China.
My favorite car was the Mazda MX-5 RF GT that I picked up from at DCA. The EE lot had nothing remotely sporty, with the Impala LT being the only sedan or sporty? car there. The Miata was parked at the Alamo lot next door, and I asked the attendant if I could take it. He checked if there were keys in it and let me take it. I had to put my rolling duffel bag in the passenger seat as it would not fit in the tiny trunk.
The car was so good, that I am thinking about trading in my WRX for a 2019 soft top Miata in the fall.
My favorite car was the Mazda MX-5 RF GT that I picked up from at DCA. The EE lot had nothing remotely sporty, with the Impala LT being the only sedan or sporty? car there. The Miata was parked at the Alamo lot next door, and I asked the attendant if I could take it. He checked if there were keys in it and let me take it. I had to put my rolling duffel bag in the passenger seat as it would not fit in the tiny trunk.
The car was so good, that I am thinking about trading in my WRX for a 2019 soft top Miata in the fall.
Jun 29, 2018, 10:26 pm
#140
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 15
New Focus will be imported form China.
My favorite car was the Mazda MX-5 RF GT that I picked up from at DCA. The EE lot had nothing remotely sporty, with the Impala LT being the only sedan or sporty? car there. The Miata was parked at the Alamo lot next door, and I asked the attendant if I could take it. He checked if there were keys in it and let me take it. I had to put my rolling duffel bag in the passenger seat as it would not fit in the tiny trunk.
The car was so good, that I am thinking about trading in my WRX for a 2019 soft top Miata in the fall.
My favorite car was the Mazda MX-5 RF GT that I picked up from at DCA. The EE lot had nothing remotely sporty, with the Impala LT being the only sedan or sporty? car there. The Miata was parked at the Alamo lot next door, and I asked the attendant if I could take it. He checked if there were keys in it and let me take it. I had to put my rolling duffel bag in the passenger seat as it would not fit in the tiny trunk.
The car was so good, that I am thinking about trading in my WRX for a 2019 soft top Miata in the fall.
Jul 2, 2018, 1:33 pm
#141
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: MDW/ORD
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Posts: 525
Yeah, that is my plan to see what kind of a deal I can get on a new 17/18 or even get a used NC for around $10k.
Jul 6, 2018, 1:54 pm
#142
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Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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I recently rented a luxury car and ended up with a 2017 Lincoln MkT with 28,000 miles. That is an awful car. It's ugly as hell and it drives really badly. It's now on my list for least favorites.
Jul 7, 2018, 3:25 am
#143
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,696
Interesting find. Nobody has ever accused the MKT of being pretty. It's being discontinued so you probably won't find it again.
Jul 16, 2018, 10:44 pm
#144
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posts: 1,962
I was surprised to enjoy the new Chevy Impalas. CarPlay and the works, drives fine, nice trim. The MKTs are also my worst find in the luxury category.
Jul 23, 2018, 1:54 am
#145
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 514
Regular Favorite:
Chevy Tahoe: Drove a couple of these from one end of the country to the other. Super comfortable, total incognito in most areas. Absolutely amazing that this beast will do 30mpg on the highway even when every square inch was loaded up with moving boxes!
Best rental ever:
Cadillac Escalade ESV: Total beast of a ride. It's the fancy larger cousin to the Tahoe with every possible bell and whistle added on. Also carries a MSRP of $92K
Other acceptable ones that I'm regularly happy with:
Dodge Durango
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Ford Explorer
VW Atlas
Chrysler 300C
Kia Cadenza
Dislikes, avoids, and cars I've been stuck with renting :
Anything Nissan/Infiniti: The user interface is usually pretty awful.
Chevy Malibu
Jeep Patriot
Kia Optima
Ford Expedition
Most disappointing rentals:
Audi Q5
Every Infiniti no matter how many times I keep thinking that the next rental will be better
Chevy Tahoe: Drove a couple of these from one end of the country to the other. Super comfortable, total incognito in most areas. Absolutely amazing that this beast will do 30mpg on the highway even when every square inch was loaded up with moving boxes!
Best rental ever:
Cadillac Escalade ESV: Total beast of a ride. It's the fancy larger cousin to the Tahoe with every possible bell and whistle added on. Also carries a MSRP of $92K
Other acceptable ones that I'm regularly happy with:
Dodge Durango
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Ford Explorer
VW Atlas
Chrysler 300C
Kia Cadenza
Dislikes, avoids, and cars I've been stuck with renting :
Anything Nissan/Infiniti: The user interface is usually pretty awful.
Chevy Malibu
Jeep Patriot
Kia Optima
Ford Expedition
Most disappointing rentals:
Audi Q5
Every Infiniti no matter how many times I keep thinking that the next rental will be better
Jul 24, 2018, 10:13 am
#146
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
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Least favorite this year would be the Cadillac XT5 and the Dodge Challenger. The XT5 felt antiquated and loud, the Challenger had the worst visibility of any 2 door car I've experienced. Guess I'm growing old, and flat refuse to drive either vehicle again.
Favorites are anything large, including Tahoe, Expedition, but preferably not any Nissan/Infiniti product, as I've owned one and hated it.
Favorites are anything large, including Tahoe, Expedition, but preferably not any Nissan/Infiniti product, as I've owned one and hated it.
Jul 24, 2018, 12:53 pm
#148
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
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Posts: 5,648
If your speaking to me, yes, I hate the Infiniti line. Worst alleged luxury car ever driven. Very fast, mine was a G37X, and after buying a new one, my wife and I avoided it like the plague. Rough ride, noisy, and frankly felt cheap. Friends disagree and think the product is solid, but after thinking I"d give it a second chance and renting a Q50 I've decided they are the same POS as I've experienced in the past. Acura is clear it's a glorified Honda, and Lexus makes an effort to distinguish itself from Toyota with the exception of the ES350, GX, and LX. They can sell what they want, but not to me. Infiniti belongs to the best dealership experience in history (Red Noland), but I won't buy because of the vehicle, not an issue with the dealership.
Short of only a few, my avoid list is anything Nissan/Infiniti, small SUV GM, and 2 door retro cars such as Challenger. Mustang, and Camaro. Other avoids are the Malibu.
Jul 24, 2018, 3:39 pm
#149
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
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Jul 25, 2018, 3:10 am
#150
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,696
Least favorite this year would be the Cadillac XT5 and the Dodge Challenger. The XT5 felt antiquated and loud, the Challenger had the worst visibility of any 2 door car I've experienced. Guess I'm growing old, and flat refuse to drive either vehicle again.
Favorites are anything large, including Tahoe, Expedition, but preferably not any Nissan/Infiniti product, as I've owned one and hated it.
Favorites are anything large, including Tahoe, Expedition, but preferably not any Nissan/Infiniti product, as I've owned one and hated it.