The Car Thread

Unknown? said:
Oh, I know. I love the torque of an EV! That's about the only thing I like over ICE currently. At this point I'm just looking for longevity over efficiency though.
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No doubt the V8s sure are tried and true not to mention about every other advantage under the sun as just even moving my smaller trailer and tractor kills my efficiency

We test drove a Tremor F150 and loved that rumble :)
 
xrnzaaas said:
Recording stuff requires a drive to store clips and modern automotive industry is looking to save money on everything. It always surprises me when an expensive car has a laggy system that's running worse than a budget tablet.

Plus in some parts of the world (like Austria or Switzerland) recording is forbidden and you can't install even your own windshield camera to protect yourself in case of an accident or vandalism.
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That's not entirely correct, at least in Switzerland, where capturing footage of people's faces and license plate is prohibited because it is considered 'processing personal data' without consent. It's not illegal to own a dashcam in your car, but you can't share it online or use it against people

Reddit post with more details

If the dashcam footage can be used in court is to be decided by each judge themselves.

Also, even if a footage can't be used in court, insurance company(-ies) will appreciate the videos in case of an accident. As will cops that can use it to link a suspect to a crime. (hit and run as an example)

The only cases where dashcam users got told to fuck off were the people running to the police trying to file charges against 40 people because they ran red lights, speeding or overtook in no overtaking zones and other traffic violations. Thats playing Sherrif and is not liked to be seen by the courts or the cops. It's obvious that these guys got a dashcam for surveillance reasons and not to protect themselfes in case of a accident or as a theft prevention.

Again, not all "evidences" can be used in a courtroom, but they can still be used for investigations by the police.

Also, if the Dashcam catches a different kind of crime (or a suspect fleeing from the scene of it), it allows the cops to put pressure on a suspect and gets him to confess. And cops love confessions in switzerland just as much as they love it in america.

too long, didnt read: loop function, don't play cop. record in 4k. keep a usb stick in your car to hand the foltage to the cops or people involved ina accident without having to hang around longer than necessary
 
I have a Kia Niro Plug-In hybrid bought recently used. It is a very smart and comfortable car. The steering is so nice and I love just driving it. It's my first experience with electric and it made me realize I prefer electric mode over gas engine mode. Not having to hear the engine rev up is so much nicer coupled with a more responsive car in general.

I think my next car will be fully EV. It has made me enjoying driving in a way I didn't do before. I'm eyeing either the Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 6. But that's a couple of years away for now.
 
Klosshufvud said:
I have a Kia Niro Plug-In hybrid bought recently used. It is a very smart and comfortable car. The steering is so nice and I love just driving it. It's my first experience with electric and it made me realize I prefer electric mode over gas engine mode. Not having to hear the engine rev up is so much nicer coupled with a more responsive car in general.

I think my next car will be fully EV. It has made me enjoying driving in a way I didn't do before. I'm eyeing either the Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 6. But that's a couple of years away for now.
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Once you go with an EV and get set up with a charging station at home its hard to go back to an ICE vehicle
 
Seriously looking at getting a Tesla Model Y, did a demo and liked it. My Honda has all sorts of wiring issues and I'm sick of it.
 
Kilau said:
Seriously looking at getting a Tesla Model Y, did a demo and liked it. My Honda has all sorts of wiring issues and I'm sick of it.
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My son drives a Tesla and I really like their cars

Maybe just glitches in their system but go down the rabbit hole of Tesla cameras seeing ghosts in graveyards, some creepy shit :)
 
I've had a Tesla Model Y for a few years now and honestly, I'm spoiled. Full Self-Driving (still technically in development) has gotten really good. Long road trips are a breeze, I barely touch the wheel, just watch the road and chat with passengers. Smart Summon is another game changer; I love using it when it's raining so the car comes to pick me up right at the front of the liquor store.

I've got a home charger set to run during off-peak hours, so every morning it's topped off and ready to go. My electric bill only went up about $50 a month (my commute is only 9 miles). Maintenance? Basically none. After five years, all I've had to think about are tires, windshield wipers, washer fluid, and air filters. The brakes still look new because regenerative braking barely wears them out. The 12V battery will eventually need replacing, but that's like every 5–6 years.

Meanwhile, my wife's 2016 Honda Civic (she loves) has been way more demanding and expensive to maintain. Gas, oil changes, timing belt, an alternator replacement, an oxygen sensor, and multiple brake jobs (she thinks she's a fucking NASCAR driver). Sweet and reliable car, but compared to the Tesla, it's a lot more hands-on and costly to keep happy (like my wife compared to my side chick).
 
Kilau said:
Sweet, like my own Death Stranding, I'll name it Lou.
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We have gone ghost hunting in my sons car a couple of times and I assume its just the cars sensors picking it up but it only "sees" people in one old graveyard and it always sees a car near this one kids headstone who was 16 and has a couple of matchbox cars glued to his headstone

I assume the Tesla is seeing those cars and thinks its a car off in the distance even though that headstone is a few rows deep

It always sees a couple of people in that area as well

Here is another creepy one



Idleyes said:
I've had a Tesla Model Y for a few years now and honestly, I'm spoiled. Full Self-Driving (still technically in development) has gotten really good. Long road trips are a breeze, I barely touch the wheel, just watch the road and chat with passengers. Smart Summon is another game changer; I love using it when it's raining so the car comes to pick me up right at the front of the liquor store.

I've got a home charger set to run during off-peak hours, so every morning it's topped off and ready to go. My electric bill only went up about $50 a month (my commute is only 9 miles). Maintenance? Basically none. After five years, all I've had to think about are tires, windshield wipers, washer fluid, and air filters. The brakes still look new because regenerative braking barely wears them out. The 12V battery will eventually need replacing, but that's like every 5–6 years.

Meanwhile, my wife's 2016 Honda Civic (she loves) has been way more demanding and expensive to maintain. Gas, oil changes, timing belt, an alternator replacement, an oxygen sensor, and multiple brake jobs (she thinks she's a fucking NASCAR driver). Sweet and reliable car, but compared to the Tesla, it's a lot more hands-on and costly to keep happy (like my wife compared to my side chick).
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The full self driving is a game changer for traveling

Ford calls their BlueCruise and it works amazingly well

My wifes IQ calls it Super Cruise (I think) we haven't that one very long and haven't traveled with it yet
 
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HeisenbergFX4 said:
Once you go with an EV and get set up with a charging station at home its hard to go back to an ICE vehicle
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I'd imagine so. Never having to care about going to a gas station, just always having a full charge every day, and never needing to worry about weird engine noises or the current gas price. Must be heaven.
 
Klosshufvud said:
I'd imagine so. Never having to care about going to a gas station, just always having a full charge every day, and never needing to worry about weird engine noises or the current gas price. Must be heaven.
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I am quite happy with doing most of my driving with an EV

Couple that with our house being off the grid solar and now we are at zero cost to charge
 
What do you use for washing the car?

I use this and it is fantastic. Lasts longer than any product I have ever used before.

(The product is named Ceramic Boosted Shampoo where I live, but I think this is them same stuff)

XTREME Ceramic ActiveShampoo

The shampoo with sealing effect for thorough cleaning and a well-maintained vehicle. Provides a long-lasting, water and dirt-repellent preservation. The perfect care also for vehicles with ceramic sealants.
www.sonax.com www.sonax.com
 
HeisenbergFX4 said:
Ford set to do a live stream today calling this their next Model T moment

Its going to be a free stream even though the page wants you to create an account which is supposedly not going to be needed

https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2025/get-ready-for-our-next-model-t-moment
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They already had their next Model T moment, it was when they released ...

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L*][*N*K said:
It is a 2023 Toyota Crown Limited, so far it has been an amazing experience driving this car around for the past two week
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Not many of those around here sadly. I really like the lifted sedan look and the general shape of the car. Such an upgrade from other Toyota cars. Only made in Japan too, which is cool. Not sure if that's the case for all Toyotas but seems to be for this car. Congrats!
 
Klosshufvud said:
Not many of those around here sadly. I really like the lifted sedan look and the general shape of the car. Such an upgrade from other Toyota cars. Only made in Japan too, which is cool. Not sure if that's the case for all Toyotas but seems to be for this car. Congrats!
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Connificent said:
The Crown is availabe in the US too. Europe getting skipped as usual
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It is available in Middle East as well, mine is the middle eastern version since I live here, it is a really good car and the hybrid is godsent since I came from a Dodge Charger I am spending 1/4 of what I used to spend
 
My 2012 Nissan Altima is holding strong at 110K miles. I've had it since 2015; one prior owner & it's been paid off for years. Planning to hold onto it until it craps out.

It's a great car for my infrequently travelling A-to-B frugal ass. With the additional bonus of being a meme incarnate.

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My two cars. The 2004 Accent I got for free four years ago. My brother didn't want it anymore and didn't want to deal with selling it, so I fixed a couple things as cheaply as possible (I made a rear quarter window using an old shower door) and it's been a great winter beater ever since. I actually look forward to firing this thing up in every winter, I call it a beater but it's a good enough car that I don't deliberately abuse it like my past winter beaters, it's surprisingly roomy and comfortable, has a fully independent suspension and it just goes through anything.
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The Genesis is a 2013, not the R-Spec, just the 3.8. I got it after my Genesis coupe was totaled by a drunk driver. I wanted to replace the coupe with another coupe because I really loved that car, but the sedan's resale prices were astonishingly low. I got this car off a one-year lease for less than half the sticker price, it was cheaper than a new mid-grade Ford Fiesta at the time. I assumed I'd replace it after a few years but it's probably going to last me another ten years at this rate. It's never seen the inside of a shop. I just change the oil every spring.
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I also have a 1952 Chevy 3100 pickup my Dad left me when he passed away, but I'm still not sure where I want to go with it despite how long it's been. I've had people offer to buy it, but I haven't been able to let go of it. It's parked up at the cabin with a locked-up engine, a spaghetti mess electrical setup and no brakes. He had a new 350 and transmission ready for it and a few other parts it needs, but it's still running drums brakes with no booster and leaf springs all around. The one time I drove it when Dad was still around, I thought I was going to die. It was like driving a broken step ladder on grease, the steering felt like I was just tugging on elastic bands and I had to stand on the brake just to slow it down. He pulled a trailer behind it all across Canada that way multiple times because he was nuts.

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usctrojan said:
What happened, bro? I like the FL5.
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They buy shitty parts from Nissan, break stuff on recalls then claim it's not their fault. Jerk you around for months of lip service of wanting to help you then tell you to piss off saying you have a gap in service (lies)
 
Kilau said:
They buy shitty parts from Nissan, break stuff on recalls then claim it's not their fault. Jerk you around for months of lip service of wanting to help you then tell you to piss off saying you have a gap in service (lies)
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Sucks. That's pretty much every car company now.

Some day I'll have to go into details about my Jeepquarium...
 
Speaking of my piece-of-shit Jeep, got a new Crosstrek not long ago as the replacement daily driver.

Coming from the V6-3.2L engine on the jeep, the subaru definitely has less guts than I'm used to, but for the rural-ass roads here it's ... fine. Even the new 4Runners are mostly 4-cyl now apparently so I guess it is what it is.

Significantly better on gas so that's a plus at least. It also looks like a hiking boot which I appreciate for the meme-value, plus old guys and lesbians in parking lots always want to ask about it, so that's fun!

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I bought a 2025 hybrid Honda CR-V AWD Sport-L several months ago. My first hybrid.

It's a great and comfortable SUV. A little on the smaller side, which I like. It has a surprising amount of power and pickup even when in "normal" driving mode, which I suppose should be expected with an AWD vehicle. It looks really nice, and best part is it only cost me about $25k out of pocket after my trade in.

In the past 4+ months I have only had to gas up twice, and each time I still had over a fourth of a tank, I just figured why not top it off since I was passing a gas station anyways.
 
I've always dreamed of owning a Mazda MX-5 — I like its compact size and how it feels on the road. It seems like the perfect car for driving on winding roads or just enjoying the weekend. But since I don't have one yet, I resort to the old tried-and-true option — sometimes I even had to take the BCS Bus with my friends . It's not the same thrill, of course, but it's convenient and fun in company. I hope that one day I'll get my MX-5, but for now, I'm just reading about it and getting excited.
 
Got my Model Y, it's pretty cool.

Now to try and sell this shit fuck Honda Odyssey.
 
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