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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
My TTV8 has no boost when cruising on the highway. I can look at the boost in the displays. You are only in boost under moderate to heavy acceleration.
I know but that's a sleek, comparatively light sedan that is absurdly overpowered, not a 6000lb truck with not great aerodynamics.
Old Aug 21, 2025 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
They are over 75 on the non-8s I've put on my scanner, you also have the hybrid system helping out. My TT8 begins touching boost at 78
My S560 also wasn’t in boost at all at any highway speed, and no hybrid system.
Old Aug 21, 2025 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
My S560 also wasn’t in boost at all at any highway speed, and no hybrid system.
Sorry to yank this off what we're just saying but Steve isn't your lease up soon? What are you thinking about next? Isn't your car a '21?
Old Aug 21, 2025 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Sorry to yank this off what we're just saying but Steve isn't your lease up soon? What are you thinking about next? Isn't your car a '21?
No my S580 is a 2024. I just got it a year ago. 2 more years at least until I replace it. It’s a 4 year lease but I usually trade out about a year early.
Old Aug 21, 2025 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
pretty impressive when it’s rated at 24 MPG on the highway
I hit just over 31 in a roadtrip last weekend. Combined with the almost 22 gallon tank, I'm impressed with the range!


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Hahahahahah!!!!! Look at the price!!!!


$89. I still wouldn’t want it. This car is what we call an Epic Fail.
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Holy hell that's a deal!
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It's unavailable, needless to say. And judging by others on their website, you could only ever get there by qualifying for a lot of additional but specific incentives...
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Holy hell lol
Old Aug 21, 2025 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Hahahahahah!!!!! Look at the price!!!!

$89. I still wouldn’t want it. This car is what we call an Epic Fail.
Even for $89 a month I still can't be a Dodge Charger guy. 😂
Old Aug 22, 2025 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames
It's unavailable, needless to say. And judging by others on their website, you could only ever get there by qualifying for a lot of additional but specific incentives...
Yes but you are aware that they tried to sell versions of this car for 90 grand at first, right?

I've never even heard of an $89 lease.

Still don't want it. I've seen zero on the road.
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It’s actually a really good looking car, just absurd to think buyers will go from one extreme to another in terms of powertrain.
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It’s actually a really good looking car, just absurd to think buyers will go from one extreme to another in terms of powertrain.
Yes it is one of the best looking EVs, I'll give it that.

But I has a speaker for an exhaust.... .

It's like even the car doesn't want to be what it is (an EV).
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The hurricane powered one will do much better, and the Hemi will wind up in it I'm sure.

The dealer that I bought the Pacifica Hybrid from was near Baltimore and they specialized in the high powered Mopar stuff. A shame they were so shady because it was a very cool dealer, full of all the special hellcats and special edition Chargers etc. I have wondered how they are doing through all of this...
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Originally Posted by LH1
I think if you settled for a 350 you'd be unhappy. Have you test driven an IS 500 yet? Production of these ends in November but you have plenty of time. Are you going brand new or lightly used?.
Probably lightly used. My brother said the same thing about settling. He reminded me of how I got a 2014 IS250 (it was my first brand new car and I was in my 40s) and loved everything about it except the fact it was slow. The 2016 350 remedied that. I have not test driven a 500 yet. The consistent reviewer shortcomings tend to be related to dated info tech and the fact you can buy faster cars. I don’t care about either.

I see a significant car that will never be produced after production stops this year. My AE86 is a car that became significant accidentally in my view. I always enjoyed it. I look forward to enjoying it again one of these days. The 500:is different. It’s a tribute to the end of an era. Anything else will disappoint. Thanks again for your thoughts on it as an owner.



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