Car Spots Are Like A Box Of Chocolates...

[ocnblu]

Ya never know what you're going to get. So surprise us! Post 'em right here.

[Lamar]

I keep seeing this same Lincoln Blackwood driving around town.

Also, sat in a Nissan Quest yesterday.

[Lamar]

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.

[GMTruckGuy74]

A late model black Subaru Brat (4-door) with a BED CAP

Why not just buy the wagon???

[Robert Hall]

A black '11 Camaro SS convertible w/ Michigan plates and top up on the freeway early this morning...sweet.

[SAmadei]

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. ;-)

[Robert Hall]

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, 2011 by Cubical-aka-Moltar

[ocnblu]

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.

[balthazar]

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.

[William Maley]

Saw a Pontiac J2000 3-Door, I thought those all rusted away..

[Lamar]

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.

[ZL-1]

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).

[caddycruiser]

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.

[cletus8269]

1970 lemon twist yellow 383 cuda with a go wing at a local mechanic shop.

[ZL-1]

White Chevrolet HHR. 1st one I see in Portugal

[ocnblu]

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.

[caddycruiser]

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.

[ZL-1]

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...

[aaaantoine]

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, 2011 by aaaantoine

[Robert Hall]

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...

[Lamar]

Saw a CTS coupe in the wild. First one, really. Not bad looking at all. Tail end is still too high though.

[ocnblu]

Red Cadillac Serx with a "2.8T" emblem on the back.

[vonVeezelsnider]

Red Cadillac Serx with a "2.8T" emblem on the back.

Guess they didn't get the memo...

[caddycruiser]

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...

[ocnblu]

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.

[caddycruiser]

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.

[ocnblu]

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.

[caddycruiser]

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.

[Satty]

Absolutely immaculate Grand Wagoneer

[Robert Hall]

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.

[ocnblu]

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.

[vonVeezelsnider]

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.

[§carlet §wordfish]

Today I saw a light blue '69 Mustang fastback and a silver Porsche 914.

[Intrepidation]

silver Jetta

red Compass

dark blue CTS Wagon

more Grand Cherokees

[Lamar]

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. Black, and ultra-clean. Would have gotten a picture, but the camera on my phone is garbage.

[Robert Hall]

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..

[caddycruiser]

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.

[caddycruiser]

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.

[caddycruiser]

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.

[caddycruiser]

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.

[§carlet §wordfish]

Grand Prix parked in a silly place... outside a guardrail at the bottom of an overpass.

[Satty]

Final 500 Bravada

[Robert Hall]

Saw a new ZR1 in traffic this afternoon, dark gray w/ dark gray wheels...absolutely badass.

[§carlet §wordfish]

Saw a ratty beige/woody 80s Parisienne wagon.

[ocnblu]

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, 2011 by ocnblu

[AAS]

Acadia Denali, very surprised to see it.