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@RainbowDash69
The Ranger Raptor is the only Ranger I’d want. The problem with the Ranger is that it occupies an awkward middle ground between the Maverick and the F-150. It’s smaller than the F-150 but still too large for my garage. It’s larger than the Maverick but cabin space is still too compromised. It costs almost as much as the F-150 and gets similar fuel economy.

The C class starts at about $45k, which sounds reasonable but that’s only the base 4 cylinder. The C I’d want is the C43 with the V6 and that starts at $60k. The top of the line turbo V8 C63 starts at $70k. Now that is overpriced.

Ford Ranger Raptor is epic. They put the 3.0 V6 in it with an adjustable exhaust and heavy duty shocks/suspension! This is what I wanted the Bronco Sasquatch package to be like.

@kleptomage
I’m sure lots of Lexus LC owners are being careful with their cars. Surely this will be the last V8 powered Lexus coupe to be made.

Oooh the new Kia EV sure is fancy. Looks amazing and proves the brand is ready for the EV world. They come prepared and ready to compete with Tesla.

C class is probably the only Mercedes sedan/coupe I would look into since it’s not insanely overpriced!

The best time to go to the auto show is during the week when there are few people. Unfortunately, with all the problems the industry is having with supply chains, it was a much smaller show than usual.

There was a beautiful Lexus LC500 convertible with black metallic paint that sparkled even in dim light, red leather seats, and those cool infinity tail lights. The LC is such a nice car.

The Supra does not make good use of space. It’s tiny inside. The visibility and interior space is almost as bad as a Camaro.

The Ram TRX is an insane truck and I like it.

The Kia EV6 seemed popular with the small crowd. I admired the tail light design.

The Mercedes C class is surprisingly spacious. Even with the sunroof it had more headroom and better visibility than my own car. I would not mind having a C class.

@The magic 🅱oi
ah, i see then

@RainbowDash69
I imagine that it will be delayed due to them being a startup, But maybe there will be a pleasant surprise

@Speedwings
It’s classified as a motorcycle/autocycle so it doesn’t have to conform to car safety regulations (at least in the usa)

@RainbowDash69
Looking for a new one. The factory 4 speed auto isn’t compatible with it. I’m looking for a 5 or 6 speed now

@The magic 🅱oi
idk if this will ever make it, because certain regulations care only about safety and stuff

@ACApenetrator50
Good to hear.Did you find a new transmission that also fits or is the stock transmission good enough?

@The magic 🅱oi
That’s coming up quick. Hopefully they don’t push back the release date like Tesla and Rivian have done

@The magic 🅱oi
You’ll definitely get attention. No other car looks like that.

@kleptomage
I intend to buy one if/when they become available, they’re claiming the end of 2022 but we’ll have to see about that

@RainbowDash69
Nah. Unfortunate I don’t because it’s a pain in the ass to clean my phone off afterwards. I’m definitely planning on overhauling the suspension so it can handle the weight better. I was originally planning on swapping in a big ol powerstroke but there’s no way it would fit without excessive cutting. The swaps coming along great though. I’m modifying the connectors and I just flashed the ECM. It runs but it’s not hooked up yet.

@The magic 🅱oi
It’s less of an interview and more two guys shilling for the company. I watched half. I suppose the vehicle concept is sound, but enough of these EV startups overpromise or turn out to be scams that skepticism is prudent. They all want to reinvent transportation or revolutionize manufacturing before they run face first into reality.

If Aptera is legit and their vehicle can do as they claim, then more power to them.

@kleptomage
Doesn’t need as many batteries to achieve the listed ranges because of the aerodynamic shape and less rolling resistance because it only has 3 wheels. Here’s a really informative interview

@The magic 🅱oi
Looks like a cute little spaceship. Lightweight construction is all well and good, but batteries are very heavy.

@The magic 🅱oi
I suppose very lightweight cars would be the best candidate for solar panels built into the body. Just add em everywhere

The wheels look neat

https://aptera.us/vehicle/
Hoping this makes it into production, range options are from 250 miles - 1,000 miles, and it can solar charge up to 40 miles a day

Nissan Frontier with steelies? How could you resist?

@ACApenetrator50
A diesel Tacoma? that sounds interesting.

It’s a heavy engine, I feel like a smaller truck wouldn’t handle that weight nicely… did you take any pictures?

The thread goes through dry spots now and then, like when it first started. It was dormant for a month.

Has this forum died?

I went ahead with the cummins swap. There was more room in the engine bay than I thought but it fits. This thing is gonna be a beast

Ok so, I have a 99 Toyota Tacoma and reached it 300K miles and was doing 110mph on I95 before pistons 1 and 4 said aight Imma head out. The Tacoma is still a dependable truck and I still want to use it. I’ve got a used 24v cummins 6BT that I can put in it with the right work. I want to get some opinions though and find out if a different engine would be a better idea or proceed with the swap.

The Cadillac CT6 with the twin turbo engine would be an astonishingly good used car except for two things.

@ACApenetrator50
I thought Ford already stopped producing all sedans in 2020. The only Ford model I’ve heard of being recently discontinued is the Ecosport and I doubt many people are going to be sad about that.

@Goku Black
“crown vic”, “small”

@ACApenetrator50
The last decent small cars that Ford has produced were the Crown Vic and the Fusion.

God, I miss the Crown Vic.