General Car Conversation - 2026 Part 1
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,544
Likes: 264
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Thought you would get a kick out of this. This is "Stupids Corner" in WV, been around this corner MANY times. Its on the road down to the bottom of the Gorge under the NRG Bridge. My favorite is the guy on the motorcycle that just falls over lol. This is all from the last month, guy who lives there has a camera set up.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,871
Likes: 4,114
From: Maryland
The hairpin isn't unusual, the dropoff is whats unusual. If you stand there its like a 6 foot dropoff. People will actually roll their cars over!
Last edited by SW17LS; May 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 18,426
Likes: 1,806
From: Ohio
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,216
Likes: 535
From: Knoxville, TN
I see a number of big 3-row SUVS like Escalades, Expeditions, Yukons, etc....running around this area with one or two people in them at most. I think (and this gets back to what some Defensive-Driving-schools used to teach) that some folks buy these gargantuans simply because they want to "feel" safe. These Driving-Instructors used to teach (and common lore generally was) that, the more metal you have around you, the potentially safer you are in an accident. .
Thread Starter
CL Community Team
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,400
Likes: 622
From: IL
Even that doesn't reliably help, unless you happen to find that rare spot with curbs on both sides. I can't tell you how many times I've parked deep in the back of the lot, 10+ spaces away from the nearest car. Almost without fail when I come back out there's a shitbox right next to me. I even watched it happen once. Got back in the car, left solid strips into the next aisle. They still were utterly oblivious.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,871
Likes: 4,114
From: Maryland
Ehhhh…not like there should be at all.
The Escalade and even the Yukon/Tahoe are status symbols, not a MDX or TX or Highlander which is the point I was trying to make. Those are utility purchases. A single person might buy an Escalade or Yukon, that persons not buying a TX lol.
They're also status symbols, that's another reason people pay the piper for these. I see 30 year old women driving Escalade Vs alone even the ESV ones, stuff like that alllllllll the time. You could live out of our regular length, the ESV could basically be an apartment lol....
Last edited by SW17LS; May 30, 2026 at 06:34 AM.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 4,611
Likes: 372
From: In your head
Even that doesn't reliably help, unless you happen to find that rare spot with curbs on both sides. I can't tell you how many times I've parked deep in the back of the lot, 10+ spaces away from the nearest car. Almost without fail when I come back out there's a shitbox right next to me. I even watched it happen once. Got back in the car, left solid strips into the next aisle. They still were utterly oblivious.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 18,426
Likes: 1,806
From: Ohio
I have had that happen way too much with my LSs but not as often with my other cars for some bizarre reason.
If I'm in a nice car and there are other nice cars also hiding at the back of the lot I will go near them but not next to, I've also had others do the same and that I don't mind at all. Generally speaking the guy with an M5/TTRS/S-class, etc will not mess with your car
If I'm in a nice car and there are other nice cars also hiding at the back of the lot I will go near them but not next to, I've also had others do the same and that I don't mind at all. Generally speaking the guy with an M5/TTRS/S-class, etc will not mess with your car
Thread Starter
CL Community Team
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,400
Likes: 622
From: IL
If I'm in a nice car and there are other nice cars also hiding at the back of the lot I will go near them but not next to, I've also had others do the same and that I don't mind at all. Generally speaking the guy with an M5/TTRS/S-class, etc will not mess with your car
Last weekend there was an AMG GT-S at the back of the lot. So I parked opposite and one spot over from him, so either of us could pull straight out through the spot adjacent to the other.
Of course came out to find a rusty CR-V next to my car and an Altima next to the GT.
Last edited by geko29; May 30, 2026 at 01:45 PM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 18,426
Likes: 1,806
From: Ohio
I might just start parking next to them for herd immunity and hope they don't mind. Protect at least one side of both cars at least <sigh>.
Last weekend there was an AMG GT-S at the back of the lot. So I parked opposite and one spot over from him, so either of us could pull straight out through the spot adjacent to the other.
Of course came out to find a rusty CR-V next to my car and an Altima next to the GT.
Last weekend there was an AMG GT-S at the back of the lot. So I parked opposite and one spot over from him, so either of us could pull straight out through the spot adjacent to the other.
Of course came out to find a rusty CR-V next to my car and an Altima next to the GT.
I don't understand why people park close like that. When I'm in my shitboxes I stay well away from anything nice to not cause them anxiety since I know they will not assume a MK4 TDI with a 6 inch pipe is a respectful car person
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,544
Likes: 264
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
I agree that a crossover, even a small one, has easier entry/exit for many seniors (one reason why I drive one myself). But many seniors have been conditioned to believe that, the larger and more structure the vehicle has around you, the safer you potentially are. That's true from a purely physics point of view and nothing else....but there are many other factors that complicate the issue. Larger does not always necessarily mean safer.