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I went entirely the other way. I recently went from this:
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It fits my gear much better.
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It fits my gear much better.
The 100 D model is just over 5000 pounds. The body is light being made from aluminum and all. Most of the weight is in the batteries which are located under the floorboards. This keeps the CG super low and gives the Tesla corner handling like a an expensive exotic sports car.
EDIT: Another thing I like about it is that it's designed and built right here is the good ole USA.
Hayward, California to be exact.
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And here I thought my Camaro was a battleship, weighing in at 3600 lbs with me in it.
5000 lbs and a 10 second et is crazy.
I want a Jeep Rubicon really bad despite the bad reviews Jeep gets. I bought a Nissan Murano SL instead. It's loaded with AWD, duel sun-roof, nice stereo system, heated this and that, and got really good reliability reviews. So, I was a little more responsible this time around. I don't like how the exterior looks, but whatever. I still want the Rubicon. That would totally be my mid-life crisis vehicle purchase to look cool and feel young.
I had one for about a week. Total awesomeness! If for some reason I don't get a Camaro convertible <cough> in$urance <cough> I would probably get a Bolt EV. The reason I am more intent on getting the Camaro is we already have an environmentally responsible vehicle in our garage. Here it is grudgingly sharing it's power cord with the Bolt EV that I had for a week.
And since somebody brought up Tesla...I had this P85D with Autopilot for a week earlier in the summer. My wife's Volt had to share a plug with this guy, too. As for the Volt....waaaay better than a Prius, imho. But I am biased on a number of levels.
Ironically, the OP started this thread on my 55th birthday. Anyway, as soon as the weather breaks (this morning it's 6 degrees with several inches of snow on the ground) my garage will become home to either a blue with white rally stripes 2017 Camaro SS convertible or a 50th Anniversary Camaro SS convertible. Yup, that's gonna happen. Neither car is suitable for getting my gear to a gig, but so what.
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James, Your good buddy Mike all the way over in Western NY can't bear the thought of you having a non gig-worthy vehicle, so if you be so kind as to forward the blue/white Camaro to me, I'll make sure it's in good hands. In return, I'll forward you my 2004 Subaru Forester, which has enough room for a five piece drum set, the drummer himself, cymbals, stands, a 4x10 cabinet, head and Bass guitar.
And, with symmetrical all wheel drive, it insures you'll never miss a gig.
It'll serve you well as long as it isn't an early '09. My Murano was uninspired but competent, except for the bit about the head gaskets at 42,000 miles.
James, Your good buddy Mike all the way over in Western NY can't bear the thought of you having a non gig-worthy vehicle, so if you be so kind as to forward the blue/white Camaro to me, I'll make sure it's in good hands. In return, I'll forward you my 2004 Subaru Forester, which has enough room for a five piece drum set, the drummer himself, cymbals, stands, a 4x10 cabinet, head and Bass guitar.
And, with symmetrical all wheel drive, it insures you'll never miss a gig.
Ya know Mike,
I just might do that. I get over to Buffalo every now and then. I'll be available to make the swap on February 30th. See ya then.
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My mid-life crisis summer car:
My Christmas Present to myself Winter Car:
And I gave my Jeep to my sister's kid for his Christmas present.
My Christmas Present to myself Winter Car:
And I gave my Jeep to my sister's kid for his Christmas present.
Well, I don't think this counts. It has four doors, it costs less than $4k and it's 13 years old
Well, I don't think this counts. It has four doors, it costs less than $4k and it's 13 years old
Hope you're handy with a wrench.
LOL, Why?
This is my 3rd BMW and they don't break down or cost anymore to fix than my last Toyota.
Old Wives' tales are old.
Just do it. At 38 I bought a Ducati Monster 1100CC Evo.
At 40 I sold it back to the dealer and then bought a Subaru WRX and loving every minute of it.
The big difference between the type of vehicles and speed: The WRX I can drive all year long no matter the weather.
I figure I will drive this till whenever and that would be my fix for having a sports car. After that SUV's and other cars that are more practical.
At 40 I sold it back to the dealer and then bought a Subaru WRX and loving every minute of it.
The big difference between the type of vehicles and speed: The WRX I can drive all year long no matter the weather.
I figure I will drive this till whenever and that would be my fix for having a sports car. After that SUV's and other cars that are more practical.
A few years ago I was looking to be a new car, on the sporty side, but had to be able to fit my bass gear for gigs. I was looking at a four door Mini Cooper. Then my teenage daughter who keeps up on cars suggested a Mercedes Benz CLA. It didn't cost much more than the mini (well, before options). It's a four door coupe with a four cylinder engine, front wheel drive, turbo. Really fun to drive, great gas mileage.
I started life out with small foreign sports cars...Triumph, Fiat, MG, etc....
then moved to larger Pony and Muscle Cars, Mustang, Javelin, Chevelle, Goat, vette, Charger etc.
the older I get the bigger my vehicles get...Mid size truck, Suv, full size truck etc. i just find them practical easy to get in and out of and comfortable...no way in my 50's i would ever go back to a smaller car!!!
YMMV
then moved to larger Pony and Muscle Cars, Mustang, Javelin, Chevelle, Goat, vette, Charger etc.
the older I get the bigger my vehicles get...Mid size truck, Suv, full size truck etc. i just find them practical easy to get in and out of and comfortable...no way in my 50's i would ever go back to a smaller car!!!
YMMV
Maybe there's something about Ducatis and snow. I rode for 17 years, year round, and I never intentionally went out in snow, and never got snowed on while out and about. Bought a Ducati, and in the first twelve months got snowed on four times - once in each season. Freak events, for sure. But lots of them.
Maybe you're luckier than most with Euro cars. My experience with them is a high frequency of repair/maintenance and more costly to do so than on a domestic or Asian vehicle. Other than possibly owning a mid 80's Volvo 240DL Wagon (that I could ram a single turbo small block or LS engine in) I can't think of any Euro car I would care to own.
But if you dig it, enjoy.
