Soviet EV chronicles + future ponderings about sports cars

[Melon2.0]

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Yea, that's my take too. These things are way too expensive, and seeing them around they look...cheap and incomplete for some reason. I'm really curious how vehicles are going evolve. It's very possible that things are going to go downhill for a bit from here on out.

if most agree with y'all or what, because I think I've only ever seen one new Tacoma. as they are a very common vehicle here, like everywhere else.

The local has them lined up in front of the dealer... 63 in stock according to the website. That's an assload for middle of nowhere up north Ferd and Chebby country. They don't seem to be moving.

Dude down the street from us got one, that's the only one I've seen not at the dealer.

[D Griff]

IVF, IUI, etc. I'm here if you have questions on these procedures.

Neither of the parents can nut

can be bought, lesbians have kids all the time.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Oh dang! I was just using that as an example of how they really haven't upgraded much in terms of capability.

That used to be the Toyota way. Same engine from 2004>2024 still around in the 4runner.
You gain reliability, but you lose everything else. They tend to be boring, coarse, slow, and inefficient powertrains. But pretty darn reliable. New Toyotas are super complex and made to a shit ass budget

Yea, I don't get the hype of Toyota 4x4s in general. The 4R was fine and solid but it was cheap inside and the engine left A LOT to be desired for performance and the transmission was a joke. Then Land Cruisers might be the most overhyped off-roader family of all time. 0/7 do I get it.

The circle jerk is real with these things, and entirely unwarranted IMO. If I were shopping a new it would be a Canyon AT4 X.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Neither of the parents can nut

can be bought, lesbians have kids all the time.

I know it doesn't work this way, but I would have volunteered as tribute to OG Jess.

[D Griff]

That used to be the Toyota way. Same engine from 2004>2024 still around in the 4runner.
You gain reliability, but you lose everything else. They tend to be boring, coarse, slow, and inefficient powertrains. But pretty darn reliable. New Toyotas are super complex and made to a shit ass budget

Yea, I don't get the hype of Toyota 4x4s in general. The 4R was fine and solid but it was cheap inside and the engine left A LOT to be desired for performance and the transmission was a joke. Then Land Cruisers might be the most overhyped off-roader family of all time. 0/7 do I get it.

The circle jerk is real with these things, and entirely unwarranted IMO. If I were shopping a new it would be a Canyon AT4 X.

Honestly my Italian engine time bomb Stelanus 4x4 vehicle seems to be far more bulletproof.

[D Griff]

can be bought, lesbians have kids all the time.

I know it doesn't work this way, but I would have volunteered as tribute to OG Jess.

Should’ve had a DFD gang bang one after another. Then no one would know who fathered and we could all just not pay child support but secretly high five over every Peloton work out.

[max225]

can be bought, lesbians have kids all the time.

I know it doesn't work this way, but I would have volunteered as tribute to OG Jess.

but she seems like someone who would tear your head off after/during

[max225]

Yea, I don't get the hype of Toyota 4x4s in general. The 4R was fine and solid but it was cheap inside and the engine left A LOT to be desired for performance and the transmission was a joke. Then Land Cruisers might be the most overhyped off-roader family of all time. 0/7 do I get it.

The circle jerk is real with these things, and entirely unwarranted IMO. If I were shopping a new it would be a Canyon AT4 X.

Honestly my Italian engine time bomb Stelanus 4x4 vehicle seems to be far more bulletproof.

One thing that’s kinda random. You guys know that my dad has a 2017 300(s) with the pentastar of death…

Well I helped him buy it new… and he keeps it in great shape… but now the door panel delaminated… as did the center U connect screen… both are apparently common problems… he keeps it dealer maintained … so now he got it fixed … but they didn’t tuck the door wiring harness and it was sticking out and he had them fix that … since the other issue has been the rear camera stops working when it’s hot out … no fix as they can’t reproduce and that 180i resolution camera is $1300 to replace … it does seem that with miles the good ol “Chrysler” quality shines through.

Mind you my loathed tsx with 2x the miles and @14 years old vs the 7. Has no issues … the in laws Lexus es 330 from 2006 also has no issues .. other than a blown rear sub from age…

I can’t imagine my dads car to be that decent in 2033

[Desertbreh]

Honestly my Italian engine time bomb Stelanus 4x4 vehicle seems to be far more bulletproof.

One thing that’s kinda random. You guys know that my dad has a 2017 300(s) with the pentastar of death…

Well I helped him buy it new… and he keeps it in great shape… but now the door panel delaminated… as did the center U connect screen… both are apparently common problems… he keeps it dealer maintained … so now he got it fixed … but they didn’t tuck the door wiring harness and it was sticking out and he had them fix that … since the other issue has been the rear camera stops working when it’s hot out … no fix as they can’t reproduce and that 180i resolution camera is $1300 to replace … it does seem that with miles the good ol “Chrysler” quality shines through.

Mind you my loathed tsx with 2x the miles and @14 years old vs the 7. Has no issues … the in laws Lexus es 330 from 2006 also has no issues .. other than a blown rear sub from playing Metallica @100db

I can’t imagine my dads car to be that decent in 2033

[max225]

[CaleDeRoo]

The edit is actually how my dad's 300 speakers will most likely meet their end

[Desertbreh]

The edit is actually how my dad's 300 speakers will most likely meet their end

Every month is Rocktober.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I know it doesn't work this way, but I would have volunteered as tribute to OG Jess.

Should’ve had a DFD gang bang one after another. Then no one would know who fathered and we could all just not pay child support but secretly high five over every Peloton work out.

I'm in.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I know it doesn't work this way, but I would have volunteered as tribute to OG Jess.

but she seems like someone who would tear your head off after/during

Probably, but worth it. I can hold my own and slap back when warranted. Would probably be an epic romp.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Honestly my Italian engine time bomb Stelanus 4x4 vehicle seems to be far more bulletproof.

One thing that’s kinda random. You guys know that my dad has a 2017 300(s) with the pentastar of death…

Well I helped him buy it new… and he keeps it in great shape… but now the door panel delaminated… as did the center U connect screen… both are apparently common problems… he keeps it dealer maintained … so now he got it fixed … but they didn’t tuck the door wiring harness and it was sticking out and he had them fix that … since the other issue has been the rear camera stops working when it’s hot out … no fix as they can’t reproduce and that 180i resolution camera is $1300 to replace … it does seem that with miles the good ol “Chrysler” quality shines through.

Mind you my loathed tsx with 2x the miles and @14 years old vs the 7. Has no issues … the in laws Lexus es 330 from 2006 also has no issues .. other than a blown rear sub from age…

I can’t imagine my dads car to be that decent in 2033

The drivetrain will probably last forever, the rest is standard Stellanus garbage.

That's why Wranglers are strong, not much fluffy stuff to go wrong. I wouldn't touch a refresh model with the fancy interior shit with a 20' pole.

[D Griff]

Honestly my Italian engine time bomb Stelanus 4x4 vehicle seems to be far more bulletproof.

One thing that’s kinda random. You guys know that my dad has a 2017 300(s) with the pentastar of death…

Well I helped him buy it new… and he keeps it in great shape… but now the door panel delaminated… as did the center U connect screen… both are apparently common problems… he keeps it dealer maintained … so now he got it fixed … but they didn’t tuck the door wiring harness and it was sticking out and he had them fix that … since the other issue has been the rear camera stops working when it’s hot out … no fix as they can’t reproduce and that 180i resolution camera is $1300 to replace … it does seem that with miles the good ol “Chrysler” quality shines through.

Mind you my loathed tsx with 2x the miles and @14 years old vs the 7. Has no issues … the in laws Lexus es 330 from 2006 also has no issues .. other than a blown rear sub from age…

I can’t imagine my dads car to be that decent in 2033

Funny, I remember you buying that with him. We’ve all been circle jerking on the internet for a long time. Cool/odd to think about.

My parents have a Pentashit equipped 2015 Durango. It’s actually been a pretty good car. I drove it four hours from Myrtle Beach to their home recently and it works well and other than damage associated with an old lady hauling a handicapped man, it’s pretty much solid.

[max225]

I hear the pentadeathstar is good for 120-150k and then things fall apart … it has a lot of plastic in the upper intake manifold… and some sort of weird plastic oil filter/oil cooler housing that shits the bed etc.

So far his engine has been 5/7 … but you never know. I feel a sort of responsibility for him buying that car. But again … I wanted him to buy a 2016 last “small” gen accord sport…. He insisted on the boat. Kinda random I remember the accord pricing it was 22.8 new, 26k msrp … and his car was 26.ish new but msrp was 37k

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Markup to discount down. It works oddly well with some people, especially of the geriatric variety.

[max225]

Markup to discount down. It works oddly well with some people, especially of the geriatric variety.

I’d wager under 30k was a good deal for a rwd car with leather BEATZ by dr Dre, moonroof, CarPlay (fancy for the time) etc, keyless. The accord didn’t even have push button start … and 4 speakers …

[D Griff]

Markup to discount down. It works oddly well with some people, especially of the geriatric variety.

I’d wager under 30k was a good deal for a rwd car with leather BEATZ by dr Dre, moonroof, CarPlay (fancy for the time) etc, keyless. The accord didn’t even have push button start … and 4 speakers …

I’d probably rather the tree hunnit.

Another wild thing is they were making the exact same thing through last year at least.

[max225]

I’d wager under 30k was a good deal for a rwd car with leather BEATZ by dr Dre, moonroof, CarPlay (fancy for the time) etc, keyless. The accord didn’t even have push button start … and 4 speakers …

I’d probably rather the tree hunnit.

Another wild thing is they were making the exact same thing through last year at least.

Yea it’s nuts … the cars are completely identical…

[max225]

[ChrisoftheNorth]

How was the ride?

[max225]

How was the ride?

but she seems to be shrinking