Car Talk 4: The Richard Hertz Rent-A-Car 500

Brothers of brub and brap, this is your safe space.
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:50 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:37 pm Debating getting a tune for the car.
What the hell is wrong with me.
:dafuq:

I thought you were going to :nuke: it
I know. I love the damn thing though.
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

max225 wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:43 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:37 pm Debating getting a tune for the car.
What the hell is wrong with me.
Suspension tune?
MAPerformance off the shelf Cobb based tune mostly to get rid of the insanity throttle. $600?
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

wap wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:58 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:50 pm

:dafuq:

I thought you were going to :nuke: it
:dat:
And that you didn't want a "fun" car any more, etc, etc. :iono:
Just want something I’m more willing to jump in and go.
User avatar
max225
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 42434
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:49 am
Drives: Taco+ Bavarian lemon

Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:02 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:43 pm

Suspension tune?
MAPerformance off the shelf Cobb based tune mostly to get rid of the insanity throttle. $600?
I wouldn’t tune if I were you, but just pick up a used Cobb and call it a day it seems ?
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

max225 wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:10 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:02 pm

MAPerformance off the shelf Cobb based tune mostly to get rid of the insanity throttle. $600?
I wouldn’t tune if I were you, but just pick up a used Cobb and call it a day it seems ?
Used new whatever who cares. Throttle is nuts. How am I supposed to navigate lunar impact craters with a throttle that is WOT at 50% pedal travel?
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

What I should do is get a forester. The sport ones look ok.

Used GLK350? The boxy one? Anyone have actual experience with one?
User avatar
max225
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 42434
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:49 am
Drives: Taco+ Bavarian lemon

Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:19 pm What I should do is get a forester. The sport ones look ok.

Used GLK350? The boxy one? Anyone have actual experience with one?
Glk is too expensive for what it is...
E350 seems like a better choice

Also I didn’t really have throttle issues with the sti. It seemed ok to me, granted I only drove 2 + 1 wrx
User avatar
troyguitar
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Posts: 20088
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:15 pm
Drives: Trek Domane
Location: Swamp

Johnny_P wrote:What I should do is get a forester. The sport ones look ok.

Used GLK350? The boxy one? Anyone have actual experience with one?
C5
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

max225 wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:31 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:19 pm What I should do is get a forester. The sport ones look ok.

Used GLK350? The boxy one? Anyone have actual experience with one?
Glk is too expensive for what it is...
E350 seems like a better choice

Also I didn’t really have throttle issues with the sti. It seemed ok to me, granted I only drove 2 + 1 wrx
Used GLK like the plebe I really am.

Throttle is insane. I coast over everything because I cannot keep my foot in one position nearly accurately enough to prevent bucking.
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

[user not found] wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:20 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:18 pm

Used new whatever who cares. Throttle is nuts. How am I supposed to navigate lunar impact craters with a throttle that is WOT at 50% pedal travel?
I think part of your issue is le long legs.

If bumps are causing you to be an unsmooth operator, then you're likely sitting too close to le pedals.
I’m sure I’m sitting in the car :wrong:
Really tho I probably am.
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

[user not found] wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:21 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:03 pm

Just want something I’m more willing to jump in and go.
Go drive stuff. Fozzie, JGC, 4Runner, Rav4, Outback.

I've got a 3.6R Outback, Rav4 Adventure, and the Trailcock at your disposal, sir.
Driven a last gen fozz, current 4R, JGC, old rav, etc. nothing stirs the :dong: for me. I think I liked the Fozzie and Rav the most.
User avatar
max225
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 42434
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:49 am
Drives: Taco+ Bavarian lemon

Johnny_P wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:42 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:31 pm

Glk is too expensive for what it is...
E350 seems like a better choice

Also I didn’t really have throttle issues with the sti. It seemed ok to me, granted I only drove 2 + 1 wrx
Used GLK like the plebe I really am.

Throttle is insane. I coast over everything because I cannot keep my foot in one position nearly accurately enough to prevent bucking.
I know you’re taking used, anything boxy is like stupid money used. The sedan that the glk is based on is literally 1/2 the price :fullretard:
User avatar
CaleDeRoo
Senior Master Sirloin
Senior Master Sirloin
Posts: 8012
Joined: Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:46 pm
Drives: C5
Location: CLT NC

https://jalopnik.com/2020-ford-mustang- ... k_facebook

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image


While we fully expect the final specs could change between now and the car’s actual debut, and that the information you’re about to see could be a placeholder of some sort, here’s what we know: the Mach E comes in five trims, starting as low as the $43,895 Select model. It goes from there to the Premium at $50,600, onto the California Route 1 at $52,400, the limited First Edition at $59,900, and finally capping off with the top GT model at $60,500.

All prices are before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

The Mach-E comes in rear- or all-wheel drive. Ford says the extended range RWD version of the Mach-E will be capable of 300 miles of range, while the GT model with select options will be able to hit a mid-three-second 0-60 mph sprint. Not bad at all.

Range is estimated at 270 miles for the First Edition, about 230 for the GT and Select, and then 300 for the others. Also not bad. The upper-trim cars seem to be AWD only.

Interestingly, the site says that the car will be able to gain 47 miles of range in just 10 minutes of charge. That’s still not quite as convenient as a gasoline fill up, but considering most EV charging is done at home overnight, it’s a nice time for a top-up to get you the final few miles home if you need it.
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

:gag:
User avatar
4zilch
First Sirloin
First Sirloin
Posts: 6241
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:42 am
Drives: Ford Party ST
Location: God’s Country

CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:03 am https://jalopnik.com/2020-ford-mustang- ... k_facebook

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image


While we fully expect the final specs could change between now and the car’s actual debut, and that the information you’re about to see could be a placeholder of some sort, here’s what we know: the Mach E comes in five trims, starting as low as the $43,895 Select model. It goes from there to the Premium at $50,600, onto the California Route 1 at $52,400, the limited First Edition at $59,900, and finally capping off with the top GT model at $60,500.

All prices are before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

The Mach-E comes in rear- or all-wheel drive. Ford says the extended range RWD version of the Mach-E will be capable of 300 miles of range, while the GT model with select options will be able to hit a mid-three-second 0-60 mph sprint. Not bad at all.

Range is estimated at 270 miles for the First Edition, about 230 for the GT and Select, and then 300 for the others. Also not bad. The upper-trim cars seem to be AWD only.

Interestingly, the site says that the car will be able to gain 47 miles of range in just 10 minutes of charge. That’s still not quite as convenient as a gasoline fill up, but considering most EV charging is done at home overnight, it’s a nice time for a top-up to get you the final few miles home if you need it.
I like it. :wrong: :doe:


I wonder if I can put a hitch on it?
As the only published author in a well-known motorcycle publication in the room...
User avatar
CaleDeRoo
Senior Master Sirloin
Senior Master Sirloin
Posts: 8012
Joined: Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:46 pm
Drives: C5
Location: CLT NC

4zilch wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:29 am
I like it. :wrong: :doe:


I wonder if I can put a hitch on it?
Full deets come out Sunday I think
User avatar
Huckleberry
Senior Chief Patty Officer
Senior Chief Patty Officer
Posts: 2415
Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:10 am
Drives: 2004 GTO
Location: Hi. I'm in Delaware.

It's cool that it is fully electric, but it looks awful. Also, what is with this trend of not integrating screens into dashboards that manufacturers have adopted?
User avatar
4zilch
First Sirloin
First Sirloin
Posts: 6241
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:42 am
Drives: Ford Party ST
Location: God’s Country

CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:03 am
4zilch wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:29 am

I like it. :wrong: :doe:


I wonder if I can put a hitch on it?
Full deets come out Sunday I think
:popcorn:

Curious about how big it is physically.
As the only published author in a well-known motorcycle publication in the room...
User avatar
ChrisoftheNorth
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 47112
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 6:10 am
Drives: 4R

I don't love it. But I also don't hate it. We need more performance based EVs.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
User avatar
troyguitar
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Command Chief Master Sirloin
Posts: 20088
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:15 pm
Drives: Trek Domane
Location: Swamp

Johnny_P wrote::gag:
:dat:

:dafuq: is this shit?
User avatar
Melon
Trollistrator
Trollistrator
Posts: 10884
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:09 pm
Drives: Blue things, Orange thing
Location: 2' Underwater

4zilch wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:32 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:03 am

Full deets come out Sunday I think
:popcorn:

Curious about how big it is physically.
*unzips*

























It's tiny. :sad:
4zilch wrote: Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:46 am I'm a fucking failure.
User avatar
4zilch
First Sirloin
First Sirloin
Posts: 6241
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:42 am
Drives: Ford Party ST
Location: God’s Country

Melon wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:55 am
4zilch wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:32 am

:popcorn:

Curious about how big it is physically.
*unzips*

























It's tiny. :sad:
:pout:
As the only published author in a well-known motorcycle publication in the room...
User avatar
CaleDeRoo
Senior Master Sirloin
Senior Master Sirloin
Posts: 8012
Joined: Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:46 pm
Drives: C5
Location: CLT NC

4zilch wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:32 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:03 am

Full deets come out Sunday I think
:popcorn:

Curious about how big it is physically.
I'm expecting about Escape size but I might be :wrong:
User avatar
max225
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 42434
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:49 am
Drives: Taco+ Bavarian lemon

troyguitar wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:47 am
Johnny_P wrote::gag:
:dat:

:dafuq: is this shit?
The pod future, :disgust:
User avatar
Johnny_P
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
Posts: 40489
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:52 am
Drives: Blue short bus
Location: Philly

Electric coupe based off the mustang!

Disclaimer:
Not a coupe
Not based off the mustang
Locked