I guess it’s all in what you’re used to and what you want. If we’re going to spend $40k on an Accord , it’d be nice to have the heated wheel and XM radio offered on earlier versions and other Hondas (i haven’t even mentioned the lack of auto-dimming side mirrors, which are available on their trucks).

Have you actually spent any time with one?

Biggest issue would be warranty (i don’t think warranty coverage crosses borders).

I’ve seen where he takes the truck when elk hunting. My Ridgeline will get there no problem. It will probably actually get a little further, since it is smaller. Main thing is to have A/T tires so they don’t get gouged open on rocks.

It’s not the same. A built-in system is much more convenient, and the system Honda uses in their other vehicles records your favorite stations, so you can jump around to your favorite songs, etc. and not have to listen to commercials, goofy DJs, etc. Phone app is also dependent on cell signal and data streaming.  

I’m guessing you don’t have a heated steering wheel. Where i live, you often drive in freezing weather 5-6 months out of the year, and sometimes in subzero temps. The heated wheel makes a huge difference in comfort, especially when the vehicle doesn’t stsrt blowing hit air for ten minutes. Much better than fumbling…

My wife wants a new Accord.  However, the lack of a heated steering wheel, even as an option, is a bit of a dealbreaker for her, especially when coupled with the loss of XM radio.

A co-worker has close to 200k on his 2002 F350 w/V10. He bought it for elk hunting. He gets 8mpg. He’s never used it for anything that my Ridgeline couldn’t do. If he’d gotten a Ridgeline (or equivalent) instead, he’d be at least $40k ahead now.

F3 tornado = 158-206 mph

I’ll see your dr650 and raise you a Yammie TW200.

I like Toyota’s PHEVs. But i won’t consider buying one until they start selling below MSRP. And not the “buy for $100 below MSRP and wait a year for delivery” deal like Maverick buyers get suckered into...

Anything with ADM (additional dealer markup).

I swap out to winter tires every year, mainly because i have a rack in the garage where i can store them, and it only takes me 45 minutes to jack up the car/truck and swap out the wheels.

I’d have to go with the ‘78 Dodge Magnum. Sharp and stylish, with a powertrain that is extremely easy to upgrade (yes, a 440 will fit under the hood easily!).

I hate the lojack, trackers and pulsing brake light gadgets they install. Even if they are removed or free, they have compromised the integrity of the factory wiring, introducing another avenue for electrical gremlins or wiring rust five years down the road.

Most likely it is dudes in lifted trucks that can't see the kids on the crosswalk.  Especially dangerous when turning right on red.

The bulk of it is driving style. I know a guy in another forum who drives a Tesla MY. He drives it normally, like one woukd drive an ICE vehicle, and rarely takes advantage of the fantastic power off the line.

Cars like this remind me of crossover hiking shoes.

Doesn’t matter. What matters is published range for marketing purposes.

We’ve had 19 days where it hasn’t gotten above freezing, most of those days, it didn’t get above 20°F, 5 of those days it never got above 0°F, and for seven days, the windchill never got above 0°F.