Isn’t that how it usually is though? I don’t think it’s just a Bronco/Maverick thing; it’s always been like that. The people who buy big trucks/SUVs and just use them, tend to just use them. The people who buy big trucks/SUVs and just have to talk about them and show them off, tend to be the ones who have some…
mrbofus
mrbofus
“when you drive at night because your pupils dilate to let in more light. That’s good for being able to see better in the dark,”
I could be wrong, but I think the Mazda MX-5 RF, Chevrolet Corvette, and Porsche 911 might be your only options. Outside of some Ferrari or McLaren convertibles, maybe?
A couple years ago, the bZ4X had wheels that fell off so Toyota had to stop production so they could figure out how to put wheels on a car and not have them fall off. About 10 years ago, Toyota had to recall several million vehicles because they had faulty window switches that could short circuit and catch on fire. …
And so would every other auto manufacturer ever, right? They’ve all had instances of recalls/stop sales for things like this, and far worse. Toyota might be the worst offender of them all, but they still have one of the best reputations.
“Tesla Model 3 Traps TikToker Inside 115-Degree Car During A Software Update”
“all because Musk’s ego wouldn’t allow him to just make the electric F150 the market actually wanted.”
Not to excuse Tesla, but it’s not just Tesla. Remember Toyota’s bZ4x had wheels that fell off! And don’t forget GM’s Blazer EV had software that would just shut off the car for reviewers. Etc...
“The cheaper and slower Supra — a popular comparison to Google — sold 484 units in the first quarter of 2024”
I have a 2021 Tesla Model Y and got almost 45K miles out of the factory set. At about 43K miles, I got a flat, and Tesla tire service came to my house to give me a loaner wheel and tire, and the tire tech was surprised at how much tread I had left. I told him I was going to do one short road trip the next month (about…
“The reason is simple: EVs are heavier and more powerful (mostly) than ICE counterparts.”
Aren’t dollar stores objectively bad?
The 2023 Aviator Grand Touring has a MSRP of $70K, so even with almost $9K off, you’re looking at $61K, and there are a lot of mid-size SUVs you can get for $61K.
The price premium over the same Ford model (especially at the top trim levels) is tough to overcome. 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum AWD has a MSRP of $57K, while the 2024 Lincoln Aviator Black Label AWD has a MSRP of $81K. Sure, the Aviator is nicer, but is it $24K nicer? Nope.
Other companies have done the same thing and just used a screen that isn’t visible from the driver’s side. No need to physically hide it like that.
“The manual car market has been going crazy for almost a decade. I don’t think it has to do with the production numbers. I think people are just nostalgic and enjoy the art of driving / feeling of a manual car. ”
“The average millionaire drives a four-year-old car with 41,000 miles on it, and of course, it’s paid off.”
“Also, fun is subjective, but after the learning curve is over, a manual is STILL a fun way to drive a ca and stay in control. That’s why manual car prices are through the roof now, especially compared to their automatic counterparts.”
“Soooo, not only are they never going to have a working hyperloop, as promised”
No, it was more that Honda got flat-footed like all the other Japanese automakers with the rise of EVs. They were the only ones to pivot and basically acknowledge that they got caught unprepared and decided to partner with GM so they could put something out in a reasonable amount of time.