Official “what do you drive” thread

[Josh 1,702]

 

2020 Yamaha MT-09, my old 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is making a cameo appearance on the left.

 

@Beketov how you liking that EV6? It's near the top of my list for when we buy a new vehicle.

[Will 4,662]

15 minutes ago, Josh said:

 

2020 Yamaha MT-09, my old 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is making a cameo appearance on the left.

 

@Beketov how you liking that EV6? It's near the top of my list for when we buy a new vehicle.

I gotta say that is not at all what I would have pictured you driving

[Beketov 9,209]

1 hour ago, Josh said:

 

@Beketov how you liking that EV6? It's near the top of my list for when we buy a new vehicle

Love it. The styling of the 2025 model I don’t find to be AS good (though they mostly just changed the headlights) but with the added improvements they made (wireless CarPlay, new infotainment,  a light for the charging port, slightly better efficiency, etc) should still be very solid.

 

My only major complaints are honestly to do with the dealership insisting on ICE style service schedules and completely bullshit costs (like the 6 month check that they forced me to do at 10k even though mileage shouldn’t matter in an EV and it’s meant to be annual where they charged me $80 to rotate tires that had been put on the week before…) that I don’t need. Plus the fact that the dealership in the city for some reason STILL isn’t EV certified so I need to take it an hour away which sucks.

 

The actual style, drive, range, etc has all been great though. Feels a lot more premium than you would expect from a Kia and Hyundai / Kia has been going HARD on their EV platform, like a lot more than other companies have, and it shows. Plus the interior dimensions are massive, like weirdly so. There’s more legroom in both the back and the front than my old Santa Fe had despite the EV6 being smaller and assuming I put the seats down it has more cargo space as well.

[VattghernCZ 1,131]

On 5/25/2024 at 2:17 AM, Banackock said:

I'm the same way with my 370z, bud. If I sold it, I'd be debt free from what I acquired from my Australia trip, have money leftover and just buying something more practical.. but every time I drive it and people are looking or even me just looking at it.. can't do it, man. Thing makes me way too happy.

 

The Audi looks good imo, but it's not a looker quite as much as a 370Z I'd say. For me, it's about the feeling I have when sitting in it, it just makes me go "oh fuck yeah". Every. Single. Time. Everything inside just feels right. Solid and dependable. It might be because I drive it fairly rarely, but it's a feeling that's never worn off.

 

Hard to imagine having this feeling sitting in a reasonable hatchback.

Edited May 26, 2024 by VattghernCZ

[VattghernCZ 1,131]

You motorbike fellas, what do you think about a litre V-Strom? Supertenere used to be on top of my list, but damn, the V-Strom...

Edited May 26, 2024 by VattghernCZ

[Daniel Janser 2,274]

ah my wife rides this one to work if the weather allows. no sense in moving the seven seater with only one person sitting in it...

 

[N0HBDY 1,148]

I want to get into bikes but have no idea what to look for

[ROOKIE745 610]

I would like to share a picture but can't because the file sizes are to large for on here.

 

Edited May 30, 2024 by ROOKIE745

[twists 421]

On 5/4/2024 at 9:25 PM, Beketov said:

What can I say, I like making weird “official” discussion threads. Maybe you’ve got a fun old beater, maybe you’re a car guy with a classic beast, maybe you own an e-bike; I don’t really care. What you driving these days?

 

your mom

[Will 4,662]

On 5/11/2024 at 12:46 PM, Will said:

siiick, love the blue. Don’t think that was an option in 22. I’m Oxford White. 
 

have you been blessed with a cracked windshield yet? 

womp womp womp

 

Was pulling up to a stop light today and some twat in a beater Lexus flew around the corner, lost control and smacked into me  

 

So how’s everyone else’s day going? 

[N0HBDY 1,148]

1 hour ago, Will said:

womp womp womp

 

Was pulling up to a stop light today and some twat in a beater Lexus flew around the corner, lost control and smacked into me  

 

So how’s everyone else’s day going? 

At least its perfect memory lives on in the VHL forums lol

[VattghernCZ 1,131]

On 5/29/2024 at 9:08 PM, N0HBDY said:

I want to get into bikes but have no idea what to look for

 

As presumably a non-teen beginner, I'd look into 2-cyl 650s, maybe something along the lines of a Kawasaki Ninja 650 or Kawa Z650 (extremely similar bikes, but the Z is naked). Or a liquid cooled (2007 or newer) Suzuki Bandit 650 as imo the ultimate second hand beginner bike. But I might be biased, I used to ride a naked Bandit 650 lol.

 

Those engines have fairly linear, beginner friendly power curve with quite some low rev torque, and not enough power to get out of hands if you're not an idiot. They may be boring for a thrill seeker with some experience, but they'd make lovely commuters even for those riding an R1 on days off lol.

Edited May 31, 2024 by VattghernCZ

[Frank 5,326]

My wife crazy. 

 

[steveclark 0]

On 5/23/2024 at 5:13 PM, Spartan said:

I get to be a passenger princess on the public bus and subway system!!

Nothing better than just vibing while someone else does the driving. Got a go-to playlist or podcast for your passenger princess journeys?

[der meister 3,341]

My wife crazy. But it's mutual, so I guess that works?

 

Frank stealing my joke. Bah.

 

I have a 2019 Honda Fit. I like it except for the latch on the hatch rusts really easily based on conversations with other Fit owners and my personal experience. Pain in the ass to open and close it because of rust. 

Edited 19 hours ago by der meister

[Spartan 4,660]

9 hours ago, steveclark said:

Nothing better than just vibing while someone else does the driving. Got a go-to playlist or podcast for your passenger princess journeys?

I make monthly playlists on spotify based off new releases, so usually that or a specific album if I'm particularly feeling one. Had been listening to a fair bit of Architects and While She Sleeps recently, but here's my February Playlist so far:

 

 

[Corco 1,312]

Just picked this bad boy up from the shop today, let me know what everybody thinks . Cost me quite a bit to acquire (kids and wife likely won't be eating for about a year) but I think it's worth it.

 

[Triller 1,725]

28 minutes ago, Corco said:

Just picked this bad boy up from the shop today, let me know what everybody thinks . Cost me quite a bit to acquire (kids and wife likely won't be eating for about a year) but I think it's worth it.

 

Looks like they will be eating forever just on a limited diet.

[Gaikoku-hito 2,242]

My wife crazy!!

 

[Rin 190]

Actually a great time to see a thread like this; currently driving a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, but I'm about ready to be in the market for a new car. Really missing some of the newer tech features (Android Auto, blind spot monitor, etc) and I'd fuckin KILL for a moon roof.

 

At this point, too, I really think I want to jump for a hybrid since I'm making an upgrade anyway; I'm pretty close to switching jobs, so I'll more than likely need to start commuting soon to a campus that's only about 10 min away. Plug-in hybrid is a little out of my convenience range at this point, since I'm not sure I'll have consistent access to charging. I live in an apt complex and the chargers up front are fairly contested.

 

Right now I'm eyeing up the Honda CRV hybrid, was wondering if anybody else drives something similar/was looking for similar requirements out of their ride and can share some wisdom?

[BOOM 8,962]

A pre-owned 2023 Eastern Grey 

 

[der meister 3,341]

4 hours ago, BOOM said:

A pre-owned 2023 Eastern Grey 

 

 

What kind of horsepower does that have? 

[BOOM 8,962]

Not much, it's a Grass powered hybrid. It has excellent suspension though.

[Daniel Janser 2,274]

1 hour ago, BOOM said:

Not much, it's a Grass powered hybrid. It has excellent suspension though.

and a conveniently placed, climatized baggage compartment at the front...