What car are you buying/test driving?

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Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:

Rob- there are no reasons not to get the new 85. It will be hard to ever drive another car again.

The only compelling reason is it's actually more expensive than a GL63. I've been looking at a GL350 diesel but if I'm going to spend that kind of money there IS something to be said for a big snorting V8...

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Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
Trying to come up with reasons not to buy the new Tesla P85D and not coming up with many. 4-wheel drive, 691bhp, 670ft/lbs, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and I can get to the cottage and back without plugging in.

Stop trying to think of one. Sounds like there are none.

Picked up a new 2015 Lexus CT200 hybrid for mountainwoman today. Handy little car.

Just picked up my 2015 Audi Q5 diesel. Loving it so far.

Deposit placed on tesla model x

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
Trying to come up with reasons not to buy the new Tesla P85D and not coming up with many. 4-wheel drive, 691bhp, 670ft/lbs, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and I can get to the cottage and back without plugging in.

Stop trying to think of one. Sounds like there are none.

I just watched a video about the P85D. The sensor that recognizes cars, pedestrians etc. is pretty cool. They said that it is not safe enough yet to where you can get in and sleep, then wake up at your destination but they are working on it and the redundancy. I wonder how long long till it is capable of being fully automatic. 5-10 years? Sooner?

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Originally posted by spo:

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
Trying to come up with reasons not to buy the new Tesla P85D and not coming up with many. 4-wheel drive, 691bhp, 670ft/lbs, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and I can get to the cottage and back without plugging in.

Stop trying to think of one. Sounds like there are none.

I just watched a video about the P85D. The sensor that recognizes cars, pedestrians etc. is pretty cool. They said that it is not safe enough yet to where you can get in and sleep, then wake up at your destination but they are working on it and the redundancy. I wonder how long long till it is capable of being fully automatic. 5-10 years? Sooner?

I wonder how far the car companies will go towards full automation. They would probably have to assume the liability of crashes..

Bought a Subaru Legacy this weekend for my son's first car. Will be picking it up in a week or two.

That's a great "first car". We test drove one last month when car shopping. Since my wife commutes 1 to 3 days a week 90 miles each way, we opted for the Lexus for gas mileage and road quiet. But the Subaru fit our lifestyle better.

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Originally posted by ThistlinTom:

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Originally posted by spo:

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
Trying to come up with reasons not to buy the new Tesla P85D and not coming up with many. 4-wheel drive, 691bhp, 670ft/lbs, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and I can get to the cottage and back without plugging in.

Stop trying to think of one. Sounds like there are none.

I just watched a video about the P85D. The sensor that recognizes cars, pedestrians etc. is pretty cool. They said that it is not safe enough yet to where you can get in and sleep, then wake up at your destination but they are working on it and the redundancy. I wonder how long long till it is capable of being fully automatic. 5-10 years? Sooner?

I wonder how far the car companies will go towards full automation. They would probably have to assume the liability of crashes..

it's too bad we dont have the resources to think about more efficient methods of mass transit

i personally want something like an HOV lane for automated cars.

you only allow automated cars and automated buses/mass transit vehicles and they set to go at a higher speed since you dont have to worry bout idiots in front of you braking. everyone else who chooses to drive can't get in, no matter what.

you ensure the automated lane now moves at grid speed and eliminate traffic jams completely.

Just bought a Toyota Highlander for the Mrs., kid, dog, bikes, skis, clubs, racquets, etc, etc and the schlep up the 400 to the cottage every weekend.

Saved me from the mini-van...for now.

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Originally posted by JDWest:
Just bought a Toyota Highlander for the Mrs., kid, dog, bikes, skis, clubs, racquets, etc, etc and the schlep up the 400 to the cottage every weekend.

Saved me from the mini-van...for now.

Good call. I've had Highlanders as rentals a couple of times and really enjoyed them.

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Originally posted by VinT:

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Originally posted by JDWest:
Just bought a Toyota Highlander for the Mrs., kid, dog, bikes, skis, clubs, racquets, etc, etc and the schlep up the 400 to the cottage every weekend.

Saved me from the mini-van...for now.

Good call. I've had Highlanders as rentals a couple of times and really enjoyed them.

I was looking at the MDX but went with Highlander and am quite happy. Rides nice, decent and smooth acceleration and the electronics are good.

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Originally posted by ThistlinTom:

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Originally posted by VinT:

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Originally posted by JDWest:
Just bought a Toyota Highlander for the Mrs., kid, dog, bikes, skis, clubs, racquets, etc, etc and the schlep up the 400 to the cottage every weekend.

Saved me from the mini-van...for now.

Good call. I've had Highlanders as rentals a couple of times and really enjoyed them.

I was looking at the MDX but went with Highlander and am quite happy. Rides nice, decent and smooth acceleration and the electronics are good.

Good to hear guys. We too looked at the MDX and loved it, but couldn't justify the premium and to me it felt a little tighter inside.

Happy with our decision, now need to wait 3 months for it to be delivered…crazy.

Just bought a 2015 Subaru Forrester Touring 2.5i model. Jasmine Green.

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Originally posted by irwin:
Just bought a 2015 Subaru Forrester Touring 2.5i model. Jasmine Green.

My brother-in-law is on his 3rd or 4th Forester, and he abuses the hell out of them. He says he's never had a single mechanical or electrical problem (just lots of paint and/or bodywork), and just loves them. Hope yours proves to be as reliable, irwin.

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Originally posted by Seaquam:

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Originally posted by irwin:
Just bought a 2015 Subaru Forrester Touring 2.5i model. Jasmine Green.

My brother-in-law is on his 3rd or 4th Forester, and he abuses the hell out of them. He says he's never had a single mechanical or electrical problem (just lots of paint and/or bodywork), and just loves them. Hope yours proves to be as reliable, irwin.

Thanks, Seaquam. This will be my wife's car. They offered a deal as follows: For a one time payment of $499 they will fix any dings, dents, scratches, window chips, etc. for 7 years for free, so long as the ding, etc. is no bigger than a credit card. No deductible.
Sounded good to me, so we did that.
I can guarantee that we'll use that deal a few times.

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by shavez:

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Originally posted by DoktaP:
I'm looking to buy an eco-friendly small car to use in town to drive back and forth to work. What are people's thoughts on the Fiat 500? Any other suggestions?

Well I'm exceptionally biased, but I'd go with a MINI, especially the new generation 3-cylinder. Fiat has the industry's worst customer satisfaction in Canada, if that plays a role..

Dok, Mini over the Fiat any day of the week, and I can totally see you in a mini (tweed cap et al)

Ditto Dok - D. has driven them for 5 years now and loves it. She started with the straight up Cooper and moved to the Cooper S Countryman a couple years ago. Fun to drive and (knock on wood) we have yet to have any issues with the single exception of the tire pressure sensors being a little overly sensitive.

First off, I drive a Fiat 500, so I'll have to disagree with some of the sentiment in this thread. I've thoroughly enjoyed it. If I were to do it again, I'd opt for the Turbo (wasn't available when I purchased mine) or even the Abarth (wasn't available yet, either) just to give it a bit more pep. Otherwise, it's a fun little car, and I think it's better-styled than the MINI.

Secondly, I'm looking into the MINI Countryman because I need something bigger, and I find the 4-door Fiat pretty disagreeable.

Thirdly, I'm thinking of splurging and am looking at the Audi S4 or BMW 335i. Coming from a 101hp Fiat, these 300hp+ cars are outright wild for me.

Test drove a 428i GC this weekend, and thought it was nice, but overpriced (I really want a 435i GC, but it's just way too new, so dealers are impossible)

Also took the Lexus GS350 for a spin, which drove incredibly smoothly and quietly. Talk about a pure luxury, cruising, sedan.

I'll follow up next week, but the Audi S4 seems to be in the lead right now.

Audi Q7 last week. Loving it!