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

[troyguitar]

Aston Fusion still looks sharp to me. Why are they so bad? I've never driven one.

[wap]

Plus, we have 100% combined our finances so there really is no "her" and "my" money so I feel I have a tiny bit of say, though the ultimate choice will be hers. I just steered her to what I can stomach being seen in every now and then. Thus no Nissans, Fusions, Camry's, etc. And yes, I know Camry's are much improved. I still have my dignity.

IDK man the Camry XSE V6 is a cool car

I did point one out to her in a parking lot and she hated the "face".

[CaleDeRoo]

IDK man the Camry XSE V6 is a cool car

I did point one out to her in a parking lot and she hated the "face".

God speed brother

Talk to my guy Brandon Moore at Fletcher Jones Audi and see what he has for

[D Griff]

IDK man the Camry XSE V6 is a cool car

Its a smartly built car that has a decent drivetrain and suspension and is built in the USA.

They actually look nice now and the fact that it's a V6 instead of some turbo tomfoolery is a big bonus. I'd happily see my in one.

And sure, I would give her guidance of things to test drive, but ultimately she can decide if it's within budget. I mean, she is tolerant of my car nonsense, so whatever.

[CaleDeRoo]

Its a smartly built car that has a decent drivetrain and suspension and is built in the USA.

They actually look nice now and the fact that it's a V6 instead of some turbo tomfoolery is a big bonus. I'd happily see my in one.

And sure, I would give her guidance of things to test drive, but ultimately she can decide if it's within budget. I mean, she is tolerant of my car nonsense, so whatever.

A Camry V6 could catch us sleeping in our pretty easily and it would be game over for us. They're pretty dang quick

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Its a smartly built car that has a decent drivetrain and suspension and is built in the USA.

They actually look nice now and the fact that it's a V6 instead of some turbo tomfoolery is a big bonus. I'd happily see my in one.

And sure, I would give her guidance of things to test drive, but ultimately she can decide if it's within budget. I mean, she is tolerant of my car nonsense, so whatever.

New Camry is legit looking. Same with the new Accord. I'm surprised every time I see one.

I will give zero guidance to my on her next car other than preferring an FCA product for obvious reasons. Helping her pick has burned me every time. Not this time.

[CaleDeRoo]

They actually look nice now and the fact that it's a V6 instead of some turbo tomfoolery is a big bonus. I'd happily see my in one.

And sure, I would give her guidance of things to test drive, but ultimately she can decide if it's within budget. I mean, she is tolerant of my car nonsense, so whatever.

New Camry is legit looking. Same with the new Accord. I'm surprised every time I see one.

I will give zero guidance to my on her next car other than preferring an FCA product for obvious reasons. Helping her pick has burned me every time. Not this time.

I for one am excited to see how this pans out, even if only for the reason I'm bored at work and need something to read about.

[CaleDeRoo]

Oops

[ChrisoftheNorth]

New Camry is legit looking. Same with the new Accord. I'm surprised every time I see one.

I will give zero guidance to my on her next car other than preferring an FCA product for obvious reasons. Helping her pick has burned me every time. Not this time.

I for one am excited to see how this pans out, even if only for the reason I'm bored at work and need something to read about.

I'm dreading it, honestly. I'm just going to push it off for as long as possible.

[Apex]

I for one am excited to see how this pans out, even if only for the reason I'm bored at work and need something to read about.

I'm dreading it, honestly. I'm just going to push it off for as long as possible.

How 'bout dem JLU's?

[CaleDeRoo]

I for one am excited to see how this pans out, even if only for the reason I'm bored at work and need something to read about.

I'm dreading it, honestly. I'm just going to push it off for as long as possible.

I get it man. My dad has the same heated steering wheel requirement. I honestly think if he didn't want that he would have bought a Lacrosse over the 300.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I'm dreading it, honestly. I'm just going to push it off for as long as possible.

How 'bout dem JLU's?

I dunno...

I'm more inclined to just order something...or do nothing and keep the Volt. '18 JLU deals still aren't all that appealing.

I have remarkably little interest in this car change...but it's going to be forced in short order when the goes back. We need something to tow the glamper with.

Between logic and my ness, I'm just not excited about any outcomes right now.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I'm dreading it, honestly. I'm just going to push it off for as long as possible.

I get it man. My dad has the same heated steering wheel requirement. I honestly think if he didn't want that he would have bought a Lacrosse over the 300.

LaCrosse is crazy nice. I thought they came with heated steering wheels?

[Apex]

How 'bout dem JLU's?

I dunno...

I'm more inclined to just order something...or do nothing and keep the Volt. '18 JLU deals still aren't all that appealing.

I have remarkably little interest in this car change...but it's going to be forced in short order when the goes back. We need something to tow the glamper with.

Between logic and my ness, I'm just not excited about any outcomes right now.

This seems like it should be something to be all about.

Time for a trailer hitch on the Volt?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I dunno...

I'm more inclined to just order something...or do nothing and keep the Volt. '18 JLU deals still aren't all that appealing.

I have remarkably little interest in this car change...but it's going to be forced in short order when the goes back. We need something to tow the glamper with.

Between logic and my ness, I'm just not excited about any outcomes right now.

This seems like it should be something to be all about.

Time for a trailer hitch on the Volt?

Honestly, this is the first car transaction I'm not about. I'm equal parts and

I doubt the Volt would be happy towing 3k lbs. It's rather small for that.

I'll probably just end up letting pick the replacement since she wants something massive that won't care about 3k lbs towing, and accept my fate with the Volt. It is what it is. The car is just fine.

[SAWCE]

Don’t get mad! Get Glad(iator)!

[Apex]

Don’t get mad! Get Glad(iator)!

[CaleDeRoo]

I get it man. My dad has the same heated steering wheel requirement. I honestly think if he didn't want that he would have bought a Lacrosse over the 300.

LaCrosse is crazy nice. I thought they came with heated steering wheels?

Only in premium trim which is about $6k more than he can afford.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Don’t get mad! Get Glad(iator)!

I love the Gladiator, don't get me wrong...but it really isn't a good off-road vehicle for the off-roading around here. It won't fit down most trails, so it's really best as just a convertible pickup, which is epic. A Sport S would be very adequate for that.

The problem is, I do really enjoy off-roading...it's something we both enjoy doing, and I don't want to abandon that. A JLU would be perfect, but that's a pricey proposition on top of whatever the hell chooses.

I'd really rather just do one vehicle change, not two. And since "hates" the Volt, it's really on her to chose what to drive when the leaves. I'd love it to be a JLU, but I'm staying the hell out of it. And since the is here until September, that doesn't really line up well with potential 2018 s

[SAWCE]

Don’t get mad! Get Glad(iator)!

I love the Gladiator, don't get me wrong...but it really isn't a good off-road vehicle for the off-roading around here. It won't fit down most trails, so it's really best as just a convertible pickup, which is epic. A Sport S would be very adequate for that.

The problem is, I do really enjoy off-roading...it's something we both enjoy doing, and I don't want to abandon that. A JLU would be perfect, but that's a pricey proposition on top of whatever the hell chooses.

I'd really rather just do one vehicle change, not two. And since "hates" the Volt, it's really on her to chose what to drive when the leaves. I'd love it to be a JLU, but I'm staying the hell out of it. And since the is here until September, that doesn't really line up well with potential 2018 s

Woah, when did the Volt hate start? I thought she loved it with its heated steering wheel?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I love the Gladiator, don't get me wrong...but it really isn't a good off-road vehicle for the off-roading around here. It won't fit down most trails, so it's really best as just a convertible pickup, which is epic. A Sport S would be very adequate for that.

The problem is, I do really enjoy off-roading...it's something we both enjoy doing, and I don't want to abandon that. A JLU would be perfect, but that's a pricey proposition on top of whatever the hell chooses.

I'd really rather just do one vehicle change, not two. And since "hates" the Volt, it's really on her to chose what to drive when the leaves. I'd love it to be a JLU, but I'm staying the hell out of it. And since the is here until September, that doesn't really line up well with potential 2018 s

Woah, when did the Volt hate start? I thought she loved it with its heated steering wheel?

It was in a thread somewhere...apparently she "hates" it now because it's "too small". She literally drives less than 1 mile per day round trip, but that doesn't matter.

Turns out, I "forced her into it" even though she wanted something bigger. She already had something bigger, but it didn't have a heated steering wheel, which was the deal breaker. I bought the cheapest thing I could find with a heated steering wheel after she came home one day glowing about how neat her friend's new (at the time) Volt was...so it seemed like a good idea.

She changes her mind in an instant completely irrationally and with zero warning.

So now the Volt is mine. Which is fine, I like the car well enough, it's the best commuter I've ever driven, but it just doesn't excite me at all. I just need to suck it up and deal, letting her decide the fate of Then it's 100% her fault when she doesn't like the thing in a few years.

[Apex]

[max225]

Woah, when did the Volt hate start? I thought she loved it with its heated steering wheel?

It was in a thread somewhere...apparently she "hates" it now because it's "too small". She literally drives less than 1 mile per day round trip, but that doesn't matter.

Turns out, I "forced her into it" even though she wanted something bigger. She already had something bigger, but it didn't have a heated steering wheel, which was the deal breaker. I bought the cheapest thing I could find with a heated steering wheel after she came home one day glowing about how neat her friend's new (at the time) Volt was...so it seemed like a good idea.

She changes her mind in an instant completely irrationally and with zero warning.

So now the Volt is mine. Which is fine, I like the car well enough, it's the best commuter I've ever driven, but it just doesn't excite me at all. I just need to suck it up and deal, letting her decide the fate of Then it's 100% her fault when she doesn't like the thing in a few years.

I her wanting a giant since the 1smp daze. Not surprised by the volt h8

[ChrisoftheNorth]

It was in a thread somewhere...apparently she "hates" it now because it's "too small". She literally drives less than 1 mile per day round trip, but that doesn't matter.

Turns out, I "forced her into it" even though she wanted something bigger. She already had something bigger, but it didn't have a heated steering wheel, which was the deal breaker. I bought the cheapest thing I could find with a heated steering wheel after she came home one day glowing about how neat her friend's new (at the time) Volt was...so it seemed like a good idea.

She changes her mind in an instant completely irrationally and with zero warning.

So now the Volt is mine. Which is fine, I like the car well enough, it's the best commuter I've ever driven, but it just doesn't excite me at all. I just need to suck it up and deal, letting her decide the fate of Then it's 100% her fault when she doesn't like the thing in a few years.

I her wanting a giant since the 1smp daze. Not surprised by the volt h8

Yea, I know. I'm just a fucking idiot that never learns. I will this time.

I suggested we lease a Ram so I can have a JLU, and she's all because she rode in a friend's Stelvio and loved it "so european" . She also thinks the Compass is "super cute" but really wants a Grand Cherokee Summit.

[max225]

I her wanting a giant since the 1smp daze. Not surprised by the volt h8

Yea, I know. I'm just a fucking idiot that never learns. I will this time.

I suggested we lease a Ram so I can have a JLU, and she's all because she rode in a friend's Stelvio and loved it "so european" . She also thinks the Compass is "super cute" but really wants a Grand Cherokee Summit.

Let her pick her own thing. And Alfa is made in Italy so she is not