Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread

[Brig]

^ it seems to have amazing traction driving up a snow covered wall like that.

Of course!  It's All Wall Drive!   

[Scaerio]

Good point. I'd love one of those, or the Mitsubishi.

Saw on of those Delica 4WD turbo-diesel vans last weekend.

[Angry Chicken]

^ it seems to have amazing traction driving up a snow covered wall like that.

Of course!  It's All Wall Drive!   

OK.  I will say it.  Boo!

[Brig]

 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

^ it seems to have amazing traction driving up a snow covered wall like that.

Of course!  It's All Wall Drive!   

 

[tortoise]

Saw an LR4 with its suspension completely slammed.

Presuming the airbag system failed.

The exhaust was nearly dragging on the road and it was obvious that the ride was pretty terrible.

[Scaerio]

Saw an early 1980s BMW 7-series today.  It was in awesome shape.  Love those and the '80s 5-series. 

[aquadorhj]

So, yesterday on my way home,.  saw a burgundy red ATS coupe for the first time.

the thing looks a LOT better in the flesh than in the photos.

i was impressed.  on the photos, the rear end looks hallow, tinny and insubstantial, but in reality, it is low, wide and ...svelte. 

wheel arches are noticeable, proportion is very similar to my e46 (a little longer perhaps).  it is a good looking car.

[Fobroader]

Saw a red, F-450 Platinum on the way to work today  Ohhhh...me rikey!!! Just priced one out, damn near $100k 

[Firm]

So, yesterday on my way home,.  saw a burgundy red ATS coupe for the first time.

the thing looks a LOT better in the flesh than in the photos.

i was impressed.  on the photos, the rear end looks hallow, tinny and insubstantial, but in reality, it is low, wide and ...svelte. 

wheel arches are noticeable, proportion is very similar to my e46 (a little longer perhaps).  it is a good looking car.

I agree, that's one car where pics never seem to do it justice.

[EV Dan]

Saw my first Bolt in the wild at a Markham Timmy. No it didn't look like a CUV but IMO it was more substantial in presence than a Versa for example. Dark grey (metallic?) was a good colour choice.

[quadzilla]

Saw my first Golf Alltrack not on the dealer lot.

[mlin32]

Saw my first Golf Alltrack not on the dealer lot.

I've seen a couple on roads here; the local dealer has a ton in stock.

Not surprising though, given my town is hipster/Subaru central.

[Lower Level]

Saw my first Bolt in the wild at a Markham Timmy. No it didn't look like a CUV but IMO it was more substantial in presence than a Versa for example. Dark grey (metallic?) was a good colour choice.

Is it bigger than a Honda Fit?

[EV Dan]

Saw my first Bolt in the wild at a Markham Timmy. No it didn't look like a CUV but IMO it was more substantial in presence than a Versa for example. Dark grey (metallic?) was a good colour choice.

Is it bigger than a Honda Fit?

I think roughly the size but taller. The young guy driving it was backing out of a parking spot, in total silence. I thought it could used a beeper for ppl around to be aware. The car was awesome in a geeky kind of way.

[tenpenny]

I didn't see this happen, but heard about it on the way to work, so it almost counts.

That's some serious road rage, fellah.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/hit-and-run-saint-john-gene-williams-road-rage-1.4001019

[Lower Level]

I didn't see this happen, but heard about it on the way to work, so it almost counts.

That's some serious road rage, fellah.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/hit-and-run-saint-john-gene-williams-road-rage-1.4001019

I suspect he'll be more careful in the future who he mouths off at. 

I was surprised yesterday to see a Merkur XR4ti heading North on Hwy 27. I haven't seen one of those in at least a decade.

[OliverD]

I was surprised yesterday to see a Merkur XR4ti heading North on Hwy 27. I haven't seen one of those in at least a decade.

When I was 18 my local Ford dealer had a used one on the lot for some dirt cheap price. I think may $1500. I should have bought it.

[EV Dan]

I didn't see this happen, but heard about it on the way to work, so it almost counts.

That's some serious road rage, fellah.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/hit-and-run-saint-john-gene-williams-road-rage-1.4001019

I suspect he'll be more careful in the future who he mouths off at. 

I'm sure we hear less than half of the story here. It's likely some door scratches or dents happened to the Audi, or else who would follow them for half an hour? Stupid thing to do, that's for sure though. No insurance company will want to deal with this driver from now on. On the other hand the guy that was hit just won around a million bucks, with a good lawyer.

[tenpenny]

No matter what happened before, attempted murder is a bit extreme.  I hope the old guy gets 5 years in jail and a lifetime driving suspension.


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