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Old Jan 11, 2025 | 01:26 PM
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It is silly, you're absolutely spot on. The first thing I noticed about the LC convertible was how stupid the rear seats looked, just like in the SC430 as well.

This is much better:


Thick, thick carpet and a clean, spacious area. This is a million times better than a useless back seat.
Old Jan 11, 2025 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankReynoldsCPA
Many in the area are without insurance because the insurance companies dropped them. To get into why that happened would be politics.

I imagine the wealthy people with mansions will be fine.
No, I can leave politics out.

Financed homes absolutely have to have fire, there's just no way any bank in the world would take that risk.
Old Jan 11, 2025 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
No, I can leave politics out.

Financed homes absolutely have to have fire, there's just no way any bank in the world would take that risk.
What about cars? Insurance for cars will go through the roof. Car insurance is something that would worry me
Old Jan 11, 2025 | 01:36 PM
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This thing is going to surpass Katrina.
Old Jan 11, 2025 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
What about cars? Insurance for cars will go through the roof. Car insurance is something that would worry me
It's already high out there as it is. We paid about 50% more. So many expensive cars on the road, etc. etc.
Old Jan 11, 2025 | 01:39 PM
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This I would bet my own pink slip on being an R129. Those bulging fenders give it away just as easily as the lights.


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Originally Posted by AJT123
It's already high out there as it is. We paid about 50% more. So many expensive cars on the road, etc. etc.
The payouts are gonna be passed on to future auto insurance premiums.
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
The payouts are gonna be passed on to future auto insurance premiums.
Yep. I think it's safe to say that Los Angeles will never be the same.
Old Jan 11, 2025 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
It is silly, you're absolutely spot on. The first thing I noticed about the LC convertible was how stupid the rear seats looked, just like in the SC430 as well.

This is much better:


Thick, thick carpet and a clean, spacious area. This is a million times better than a useless back seat.
Even Buick once had a 2 seater with a parcel shelf.



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Reatta!!!!
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Reatta!!!!
yeah. Such a cool car. 3800 I think.

new Mercedes SL has the rear seats. But the Maybach doesn’t (I think).
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
yeah. Such a cool car. 3800 I think.

new Mercedes SL has the rear seats. But the Maybach doesn’t (I think).
Yep, Reatta did have the 1988-updated 3800. It was a punchy motor for 40 years ago. I can still remember the healthy shove those cars gave you from down low.

New Merc SLs are NOT selling, like bad. I can't see them killing the SL name, but who knows.....
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New Merc SLs are NOT selling, like bad. I can't see them killing the SL name, but who knows.....
Yeah…not really a real SL IMO. I think it’s a GT/SL/S all in one design

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The devastation from these fires is so tragic. Prayers for those affected. I have friends who lost their home on Mt.Baldy is a separate fire last year. I can’t imagine going through something like that. It’s awful.
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
Yeah…not really a real SL IMO. I think it’s a GT/SL/S all in one design
The thing is, they actually look killer. The last gen I didn't like at all. I can't remember specifics but sales are BAAADDDDDD for this gen.

I'd still rather have Lexus LC convertible over this, I think. It's more elegant. No bullshyttt 4 cylinder, just an old school V8.



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