General Car Conversation - 2026 Part 1
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 8,378
Likes: 353
From: Las Vegas
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 11,227
Likes: 1,589
From: FL
Got my Ford Ranger new with the standard 4 banger.
I wanted the V6 but it was only offered if I got a premium trim level for a few thousand $$$ more
V6, power windows, door locks, nicer seats, etc, etc.
I cheaped out and regretted it.
Last edited by Margate330; Mar 21, 2026 at 05:47 PM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,075
Likes: 511
From: Knoxville, TN
Also going back earlier, while I’d never own a 4 cylinder car there are ones that are better than others.
The one in the Lexus I drove was beyond God-awful, whereas that Mercedes 2.0t wasn’t that bad.
The one in the Lexus I drove was beyond God-awful, whereas that Mercedes 2.0t wasn’t that bad.
CL Community Team
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 2,076
Likes: 644
From: PNW
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 3,958
Likes: 409
And if you didn't suggest alternatives with 6 cylinder engines, they almost certainly would have happily bought(and likely still will) 4 cylinder cars again the next time.
Either out of apathy or not seeing why a car that externally the same should cost $5-10k more just because the engine is a little different.
For every 40i BMW (B58 6 cylinder) model I see, I see at least 5 30i models (b48 4 cylinder).
Most people either don't care at all or at least don't care enough to pay more for a better engine.
Either out of apathy or not seeing why a car that externally the same should cost $5-10k more just because the engine is a little different.
For every 40i BMW (B58 6 cylinder) model I see, I see at least 5 30i models (b48 4 cylinder).
Most people either don't care at all or at least don't care enough to pay more for a better engine.
We went on that same test drive route and our salesperson also told us to floor it. My wife got up to 90+
Cousin has zero interest in the more performance oriented engine.
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,985
Likes: 1,607
From: San Diego, CA
Ever notice it's always the EV owners driving mid spec Camry type cars who have the air of elitism and constantly try and preach about how awesome it is they don't have to drive their cars?
Appliances aren't real cars and the people who like them aren't traditional car people.
Appliances aren't real cars and the people who like them aren't traditional car people.
The above post is believed to be the first recorded instance of a perfect 10.0. The first time a full Alanis has ever been seen outside the laboratory. It is indeed rain on your wedding day, and a free ride, if you will, but we’ve already paid.
nicely done!
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,624
Likes: 4,044
From: Maryland
Ever notice it's always the EV owners driving mid spec Camry type cars who have the air of elitism and constantly try and preach about how awesome it is they don't have to drive their cars?
Appliances aren't real cars and the people who like them aren't traditional car people.
Appliances aren't real cars and the people who like them aren't traditional car people.
and no doubt your big well maintained luxury cars are awesome.LOL
I brought up the Morissette Scale, the internationally-accepted unit of measure for irony, the other day in another thread.
The above post is believed to be the first recorded instance of a perfect 10.0. The first time a full Alanis has ever been seen outside the laboratory. It is indeed rain on your wedding day, and a free ride, if you will, but we’ve already paid.
nicely done!
The above post is believed to be the first recorded instance of a perfect 10.0. The first time a full Alanis has ever been seen outside the laboratory. It is indeed rain on your wedding day, and a free ride, if you will, but we’ve already paid.
nicely done!
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 6,246
Likes: 472
From: Long Island
although tbh i can't remember anyone using the word 'tiers' specifically but i'll be on the lookout now
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,624
Likes: 4,044
From: Maryland
I have a Ford Explorer rental in Orlando. The refresh. It’s not bad, better than the pre refresh for sure. Oddly…it has a dark tinted windshield! Side windows aren’t tinted but the windshield is like 20-30%! I can barely see out of it at night. No idea why a rental car from Avis would have a an illegally tinted windshield.
It does have BlueCruise which works great. We are driving this to Miami Thursday so I’m looking forward to that.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 11,227
Likes: 1,589
From: FL
Roasting our friend @Striker223 ?. Lol. 
I see his point and it works for him though.
He wants to drive high end luxury cars but refuses to be the one who pays the depreciation.
That's what I get from it but I may be wrong though...
But yeah some elitism. Haha
However, some people make it very clear they "only buy new cars", also a little bit of elitism in a way?
I see his point and it works for him though.
He wants to drive high end luxury cars but refuses to be the one who pays the depreciation.
That's what I get from it but I may be wrong though...
But yeah some elitism. Haha
However, some people make it very clear they "only buy new cars", also a little bit of elitism in a way?
Spoiler
Last edited by Margate330; Mar 22, 2026 at 09:52 AM.