February 3, 201115 yr I keep seeing this same Lincoln Blackwood driving around town. Also, sat in a Nissan Quest yesterday.
February 3, 201115 yr Oh yeah... and a BMW 3 Series convertible with no badges but an //M put in the wrong place. Sounded like there was some considerable supercharging going on under the hood.
February 3, 201115 yr A late model black Subaru Brat (4-door) with a BED CAP Why not just buy the wagon???
February 3, 201115 yr A black '11 Camaro SS convertible w/ Michigan plates and top up on the freeway early this morning...sweet.
February 3, 201115 yr A late model black Subaru Brat (4-door) with a BED CAP Why not just buy the wagon??? Its harder to get the wagon top reattached once you sawszall it off. Actually, sometimes I wish they made a kit for turning a wagon top into a Bed Cap, of sorts. ;-)
February 3, 201115 yr A late model black Subaru Brat (4-door) with a BED CAP Why not just buy the wagon??? With a bed w/ a cap, you can keep the unsavory stuff separated from the nice interior...can't do that with a wagon. Edited February 3, 201115 yr by Cubical-aka-Moltar
February 6, 201115 yr Author Local Dodge dealer has a plethora of new Durangos. They're still giant, but ride low and wear their size much better than the previous iteration. Decent interior. Also, one new Journey, had to look closely at the grille and lower bumper to tell. New interior is a bit nicer than last year's. And a Mazda 929. I thought they were all recycled by now.
February 6, 201115 yr Saw a white Ford EXP coupe in very nice shape. Haven't seen one in decades (that I've noticed). The design is still half decent.
February 7, 201115 yr A Sorento with an X5 grille insert. When I saw it, I thought it was a Chery or Brilliance. But then I remembered that this is still America.
February 7, 201115 yr Black Chevrolet Traverse (diplomatic plates as Chevrolet does not sell those in Europe) in a gas station on the A2 (direction South, from Lisbon to the Algarve).
February 8, 201115 yr And a Mazda 929. I thought they were all recycled by now. Been so long...hmm...I think there may be one hiding down the road from here somewhere, though likely covered in weeds.
February 9, 201115 yr Author Local Jeep dealer has 3 new Compasses, all pointing in the same direction. They're ok, the new schnoz looks sooo long. There was a Blackberry Patriot Latitude nestled amongst them, and it was much more appealing to me, still. Also they had like 3 Liberty Jets. Sorta snazzy, as a "street" version of the Liberty. I do like the dark headlights.
February 10, 201115 yr In Philly on 76 today, a new black Mini Cooper Countryman with temp tags. Coming towards me, the Mini on roids effect was clear...or just Mini with a lift kit, more like it. The Outback Mini. But I liked it, visually at least.
February 10, 201115 yr In Philly on 76 today, a new black Mini Cooper Countryman with temp tags. Coming towards me, the Mini on roids effect was clear...or just Mini with a lift kit, more like it. The Outback Mini. But I liked it, visually at least. It isn't a bad looking car, it just haas the MINI on steroids look. I was actually playing with configuring a Countryman One and a Countryman One D on ther website yesterday. It can get expensive real quick as you add options...
February 10, 201115 yr Local Jeep dealer has 3 new Compasses, all pointing in the same direction. North? Nothing exciting this month. I got to see the Cruze in the dealership, but that was last month. Edited February 10, 201115 yr by aaaantoine
February 11, 201115 yr Saw two new Ford Explorers--the first I've seen on the road...a white one and a dark blue one. Not bad... Also saw a minty '79 Trans Am, black & gold, with the t-tops off...
February 11, 201115 yr Saw a CTS coupe in the wild. First one, really. Not bad looking at all. Tail end is still too high though.
February 12, 201115 yr Red Cadillac Serx with a "2.8T" emblem on the back. Guess they didn't get the memo...
February 13, 201115 yr In Philly again yesterday... -Bright neon blue '02-06 Cadillac Escalade EXT with a lift kit and suicide doors...back door handles flipped to the front... -Porsche Cayenne limo...greatness...wonder how it drives...
February 13, 201115 yr Author Stopped by the local VW dealer for the first time in a good while. Durn it, I find VWs very appealing. I'd happily drive a base '11 Jetta with no options, except I'd have to put on a set of alloys. I've had 3 VWs with the 2.slow, the way they're geared (Autobahn), they're fine. Golf 3-door TDI in crisp white is a sharpie. They also had a couple of new Jetta TDIs, not to mention a secksi base GTI with sunroof. The brown on the Jettas is an interesting colour, and I find the leatherette interiors good looking, with sharply tailored seats.
February 13, 201115 yr The Volt, at the local GM dealer who has it (or bought it from another) for display, exclusively in Delaware. Had a plate bracket on it & since we hate them here, they removed it but left the 2 holes up front. Very cool graphic work, and looks great in person on display. I like it.
February 14, 201115 yr Author I just realized how important the beltline blackout is to the overall stylistic impression of the Volt. In black, it definitely lacks that element. Cool that you got to see one, though.
February 14, 201115 yr It's a little looker in black...really eye catching, even though that big black beltline no longer stands out. Actually makes it look more "normal", really stylish 4-dr hatch as such. I want to drive it.
February 14, 201115 yr While oot and aboot today over in Scottsdale I saw a dark gray Ferrari California spyder, top down and a Grabber Blue '10-11 Shelby GT500 convertible, top down. Beautiful afternoon here.
February 15, 201115 yr Author Grabber Blue 5.0 GT, with the 5-spoke rims. Clean and simple. The one I'd buy. I do not care for those girly, lacy black and machined rims on the new Mustangs.
February 15, 201115 yr One of only two Acura ZDX that I've seen ever on the road... the only other time I saw one was last Christmas in Arizona. What an ugly stupid pointless car.
February 19, 201115 yr Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. Black, and ultra-clean. Would have gotten a picture, but the camera on my phone is garbage.
February 19, 201115 yr Saw a solid, unrestored-looking '62 T-Bird hardtop driving around Tempe yesterday..brown w/ white roof...I think it was the same car I saw at Russo & Steele last month..
February 21, 201115 yr Perfect bright red with white top/interior '68/69 Charger in Milford, DE pulling out onto the highway from a back road, as I was cruising north to Philly last Tuesday. Mopars of this vintage always catch my eye, as there have been so many in the family.
February 21, 201115 yr New Jetta's everywhere, in every trim, in all variations of filth. Ice Blue Cruze 1LT (same one I sat in months back at the local dealer) pulling out of the development across from mine as I drove past. Nice looking little ride, old guy driver followed me to the drug store. Cruze's too...actually, more and more of them everywhere.
February 21, 201115 yr Pearl white '11 Acura TSX wagon cruising down Rt. 1 in Lewes, dirty and with fresh PA temp tags from Philly. 2nd one I've seen, the other a carbon copy with temp tags when I was in Philly. Like 'em...the wagon back makes the car look quite large. Same day, 2 brand new RDX's as well...the smaller crossover I hadn't seen many of for quite a while. Interesting looker.
February 22, 201115 yr New black '11 Durango at the Rehoboth Beach Outlets. Parked out front. As I drove by, a random guy had pulled up behind & got out to "circle" it, staring. I watched as I sat at a red light out front. They're very large in person, and attractive, but not "wow...new...look..." to me. Nice, regardless. New JGC's are everywhere now, hopefully these do the same for those that want more space.
February 22, 201115 yr Grand Prix parked in a silly place... outside a guardrail at the bottom of an overpass.
February 24, 201115 yr Saw a new ZR1 in traffic this afternoon, dark gray w/ dark gray wheels...absolutely badass.
February 27, 201115 yr Author Last week at the local Chevy dealer, I saw a super-ugly "2010" Tundra with camouflage wheel flares, bug shield, window vent shades, and bed rail protectors, on the used lot. Today in the grocery store parking lot, I saw a beautiful new Silverado with camouflage wheel flares, bug shield, window vent shades, and bed rail protectors. Coincidence? SHOOT, my big, major spot was 2 NEW CHARGERS at the local dealer. Every bit as nice in person as in pictures... base model even has wicked nice stainless dual rectangular exhaust outlets. I didn't expect that for $25,995. New Avenger "Heat" looks decent, too, in black with black and hint-of-red interior, $24,995. With Pentastar power and mileage ratings one MPG higher than the Charger SE in urban and highway tests, I know which car I'd buy. Edited February 28, 201115 yr by ocnblu
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