General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Las Vegas
I see they're really bad about pump etiquette at Costco as well, ignoring the indicators showing there's an empty pump, or lacking common sense and pulling up and getting out at Pump 2 when it's very obvious the guy at the first pump is going to leave in 5 seconds. I always fold my mirrors in while i'm gassing up at Costco, i've seen some real close calls from some of the rich wine moms here driving SUV's much larger than they're clearly comfortable with.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 8,405
Likes: 366
From: Las Vegas
Had to take a few days off from driving after having PRK surgery last thursday. Doctor told me I'm good to drive again now.
The HUD was fun while it lasted, but now I have to wear polarized sunglasses so I don't see it anymore.
The HUD was fun while it lasted, but now I have to wear polarized sunglasses so I don't see it anymore.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 6,293
Likes: 494
From: Long Island
it was definitely time for that engine to die though just because of how abysmal its output figures are! a 6.0
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,871
Likes: 4,114
From: Maryland
The worst.
I see they're really bad about pump etiquette at Costco as well, ignoring the indicators showing there's an empty pump, or lacking common sense and pulling up and getting out at Pump 2 when it's very obvious the guy at the first pump is going to leave in 5 seconds. I always fold my mirrors in while i'm gassing up at Costco, i've seen some real close calls from some of the rich wine moms here driving SUV's much larger than they're clearly comfortable with.
I see they're really bad about pump etiquette at Costco as well, ignoring the indicators showing there's an empty pump, or lacking common sense and pulling up and getting out at Pump 2 when it's very obvious the guy at the first pump is going to leave in 5 seconds. I always fold my mirrors in while i'm gassing up at Costco, i've seen some real close calls from some of the rich wine moms here driving SUV's much larger than they're clearly comfortable with.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 13,282
Likes: 1,890
From: WA
I had a recent trip to the gas station and as I pulled in, car was in front of me, and he HAD to know I was behind him. No one else there. He pulls to the first pump and doesn't pull through. Doesn't pump gas, but instead goes into the mini mart to buy food, then leaves. People are oblivious (or worse).
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
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From: Maryland
I think a lot of it is being oblivious. If you call them on it, it would be interesting to see their response.
I have told this story before, but a friend and I were walking into a store one time and I held the door open for a woman and let he go in before us, she just walked in and never acknowledged we existed or that I had held the door for her. I said sarcastically "you're welcome" and she turned around and was mortified, apologized for being so rude. Her intention wasn't to be rude she was just so oblivious that she didn't even register I was there.
I have told this story before, but a friend and I were walking into a store one time and I held the door open for a woman and let he go in before us, she just walked in and never acknowledged we existed or that I had held the door for her. I said sarcastically "you're welcome" and she turned around and was mortified, apologized for being so rude. Her intention wasn't to be rude she was just so oblivious that she didn't even register I was there.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,581
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From: Illinois
My wife and I each carry a pair of non-polarized sunglasses in each car. With them you can see the HUD very well. Neither of us has been using them too much lately but they're available if needed.
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Lexus Champion
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: WA
I bought a pair of non-polarized lenses in my GS so my HUD isn't washed out. Works well.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
I have told this story before, but a friend and I were walking into a store one time and I held the door open for a woman and let he go in before us, she just walked in and never acknowledged we existed or that I had held the door for her. I said sarcastically "you're welcome" and she turned around and was mortified, apologized for being so rude. Her intention wasn't to be rude she was just so oblivious that she didn't even register I was there.
I won't say for sure that this was her case (I don't know)...but a lot of people are walking around these days (and, unfortunately, driving) buzzed out on marijuana and other drugs. It could explain her lack of attention.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
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From: Maryland
You don’t encounter many high people out walking around in business districts in the middle of the day lol
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 6,293
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From: Long Island
LOL, no. That wasn’t the case at all. She was just absorbed in her own world and not really taking in what was around her, very common today. People are distracted by a lot of things.
You don’t encounter many high people out walking around in business districts in the middle of the day lol
You don’t encounter many high people out walking around in business districts in the middle of the day lol
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,213
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From: Knoxville, TN
Hey, speaking of HUD....
I said I hated it....
I don't mind it when it's on its absolute lowest setting and with nothing but the speed displayed.
I kind of like it, actually. But it needs to be lowwwww brightness.
I said I hated it....
I don't mind it when it's on its absolute lowest setting and with nothing but the speed displayed.
I kind of like it, actually. But it needs to be lowwwww brightness.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs