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08-06-2018, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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Automotive related observations after my Heartland of America trip
* Saw precisely 2 Tesla's - Denver and the Grand Canyon
* Saw only 1 Yaris near laughlin NV 2017 or 18 driven by an old lady and it was 121 degrees Saturday - no problem with the AC * Saw zillions of BIG Pickup trucks RAM/ Chevy/ Ford - we really don't have those around here in the land of Prius and Tesla * Mostly American cars and far fewer imports - not like here * Many people living in an old rundown shack with a new car outside - interesting contrast * and lastly those BIG trucks drive FAST with the higher speed limits 70/ 75/ 80 - its 65 here |
08-07-2018, 09:35 AM | #2 |
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Ya there is usually a contrast of brands/models depending on where you are. I live in the city where the Chrysler/Dodge minivans (Pacifica, Caravan, Town & Country) are made, and there are so many of them...
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08-07-2018, 01:44 PM | #3 |
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In my area (SE Huntington Beach/Newport Beach), there are a plethora of Teslas and their arrogant owners/drivers, never-ending rev-crazy Maseratis cruising Pacific Coast Highway, and tons and tons of MBZ, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche... and Lexus. Lots of over-the-top ego and mountains of debt in this part of the country.
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08-07-2018, 06:54 PM | #4 | |
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08-07-2018, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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Ever see that movie, “The Joneses”?
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08-08-2018, 03:19 PM | #6 |
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What about left lane blockers? Did you encounter any of those? Perhaps theres more traffic and rude drivers here on the east coast. The farther west I went the less traffic and better road manners. But Ive never been to CA.
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