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We saw a cybertruck today too. Just outside a soccer stadium. My kid claimed the points for spotting it first. |
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Is that an old (80's) Subaru Hatchback?
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Fortunately it looks like we might not get them here downunder. Apparently low demand for them in RHD has led to them being made in LHD only.... that makes it unregistrable in Australia and non-compliant with our local road rules. Not to mention the sharp edges likely means it wouldnt be approved for sale, not able to meet Australian Design Rules (ADRs).
They offered orders with deposit but canned that 2 years ago. Hasnt stopped them importing an LHD one last month for a local tour downunder, running a special permit. Someone even took a video (especially for Adam.... they tried to film the world's longest truck in portrait mode) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QBVuiO2vg78 |
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I've seen three. I've never hated a vehicle more than that piece of ****. And it has nothing to do with the political leanings of Elon. It's the fact that people are happily taking deliveries of that pile of garbage and it makes the entire automotive industry worse. The Big 3 destroy any Tesla in terms of build quality but somehow Tesla is always given a pass? Turns out the technology is the "easiest" part and building a good car is really hard.
Teslas are also the worst driven cars on the road and we're including Nissan Altimas. And I drive a Ram. #1 in DUIs per capita babyyyyyyy! Last edited by JHamilton; 13 Jul 2024 at 05:22. |
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Just found this http://www.oldparkedcars.com/2010/02...hatchback.html My ex wife's sister had a Subaru Brumby Special ute I quite liked. The Special had 4WD, a 'roo bar and targa roof fitted. (Two panels like a 280Z, removable, but you could also run with them lifted a few inches at the outside like wings.) Pic is not hers but was identical. |
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Sadly I drive in Atlanta proper, and Buckhead especially every day, so all the cool kids' cars are on my daily route. Took until about 3 weeks ago to see a Cybertruck, actually saw multiple Hummers first in both truck and SUV trim. Dear God the Tesla is just bad bad and I've seen more wrapped or painted than natural. Apparently most Atlanta buyers aren't in to the shiny, lots of matte black wraps and a few multi-camo ones. The 3 guys I know who bought Teslas, not trucks, had to be back in the shop multiple times and Alex got 3 different internal door card colors on his first attempted delivery 3, he didn't take delivery
Thankfully Atlantans also like McLarens, starting to see almost one a day on the roads. But a few ruined with bad wraps and SHINY panels. Few higher end Lamborghini popping up too with wings and SV on the hips. Also seeing more and more Aston Martin and Rolls Royce SUV moms, neither is acceptable. |
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And now a palette cleanser, old Chevy doing Chevy things
And if it comes through, my iPhone camera blows but city issued phone so probably reject pile purchase, very confused Nissan truck Last edited by broadrun96; 13 Jul 2024 at 13:18. |
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I'm guessing that's an earlier version I'm not familiar with because that is not what I remember a Justy looks like. They had painted plastic painted bumpers, or at least my neighbor's-growing-up did.
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Pedant mode on: isnt what you call a Targa more likely a T-bar roof? As to japcars rusting, I nicknamed my Miata "Rusty" not because of Rintintin TV series! Better than a Lancia in this aspect.
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IIRC, Targa is a Porsche trademark and is used when a single panel can be removed between the roll bar (behind the seats) and the windscreen. T-Tops have a panel either side of a central bar that runs front-to-rear. |
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Just seen the Aston Martin SUV, and my immediate thought is: is there a public demand for SUV from a company that is only known for sports/GT cars? Apart from which, it's also fugly, if you know what I mean!
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Another car that seems all wrong, and that sort of looks a bit like a London taxi, is the RR Cullinan Black Badge:
Edit to say that both these cars were at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today. Last edited by Mike Harte; 14 Jul 2024 at 17:51. |
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Curious, I went to the main Subaru Aus forum and searched "T-Bar roof.".. I got less than a handful of posts found post which was nothing to do with the roof panels, the Bar was the "Custom front and rear bar" (bumpers) and the roof a was paint related thing. I then searched "Targa Top Brumby" and it came up with several multiple page threads with Targa Top Brumby in their title. https://ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.ph...37c8&start=100 It seems we refer to the 280/300 ZX as "Targa top" as well whereas the rest of the world talks of T-Bar roofs. Oddly, Australian scale modellers refer to the Nissans as a T-Top! |
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Strange you talk about the DBX707, just spotted a black one yesterday. Found it really good looking but may be the girl at wheel could have been influencing. Cuuuuute!
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