Going to a Test drive Event, 5/16/2019

[Drew Dowdell]

Help me pick out what cars I need to focus on.  I usually can get 7 to 8 drives in maximum.  You tell me what you want me to write about.

Acura NSX
Acura TLX PMC Edition
Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
BMW i8 Roadster
BMW Z4 sDrive30i
BMW X7 50i xDrive
BMW 330i Adaptive M
BMW M850i xDrive
Buick Regal GS AWD
Buick Envision AWD
Cadillac XT4 AWD Sport
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD
Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss
Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge Challenger Scat Pack
Fiat 124 Spider
GMC Sierra Denali 1500 4WD
Honda Civic
Honda HR-V
Honda Passport
Hyundai Veloster N
Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line
Jeep Gladiator
Lexus LC 500 Hybrid
Lexus LC 500 Hybrid
Mercedes CLS53 
Mercedes GLE450
Nissan Leaf Plus
Ram 2500
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
Volkswagen Arteon
Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen GLI
Volvo S60

Motorcycles:
Honda Super Cub 125cc
Honda Monkey 125cc
Honda Grom 125cc

Other manufacturers which have registered (but not submitted vehicle models): Kia, Ford and Mazda

[Robert Hall]

NSX, Blazer, Challenger,Gladiator, Lexus LC,  Volvo S60

[Drew Dowdell]

from my co-worker:  

Z4, Atlas, X7, 124 Spyder, CLS53

[frogger]

M850i xDrive
LC 500
NSX
Silverado Trail Boss
GLE450
 

[G. David Felt]

Cadillac XT4 AWD, Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD, Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Leaf Plus, Acura TLX PMC Edition, Hyundia Veloster N edition, Mercedes GLE 450.

Of course, Bolt and Leaf for a side by side comparison since Leaf finally has a long distance battery pack.

Everything else is what I am excited by to hear what you think and where it really lines up in the auto industry market today. Did they nail the marketing and deliver the goods for what you buy or not? Is it better or worse than expected?

Excited to hear back on what you drive and thoughts on the auto, where it lines up not just based on name plate but how the auto actually competes, upstream and downstream from where it sits.

Excited for you Drew!  

[ocnblu]

XT4, Blazer, Challenger, Corolla, Arteon, Grom

[ykX]

NSX, Blazer, Gladiator, GLE, VW GLI, 

If they are going to have Mustang 

[ccap41]

Gladiator, XT4, X7, new Veloster, Arteon all seem to stand out a little more to me

[Drew Dowdell]

Updated and final list:

Acura NSX
Acura TLX PMC Edition
Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio
BMW Z4 sDrive30i
BMW X7 xDrive50i
BMW 330i xDrive
BMW M850i xDrive coupe
Buick Regal GS AWD
Buick Envision AWD
Cadillac XT4 AWD Sport
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD
Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss
Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge Challenger Scat Pack
Fiat 124 Spider
Ford Fusion PHEV
Ford Raptor
Ford Mustang Bullitt
GMC Sierra Denali 1500 4WD
Honda Civic
Honda HR-V
Honda Passport
Hyundai Veloster N
Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line
Jeep Gladiator
Kia Niro EV EX Premium
Kia Telluride SX AWD
Lexus LC 500 Hybrid
Lexus UX 250 Hybrid
Lincoln Nautilus
Mazda3
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mercedes CLS53 
Mercedes GLE450
Nissan Leaf Plus
Ram 2500
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
Volkswagen Arteon
Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen GLI
Volvo S60

[frogger]

Oooh the Bullitt

 

Edited May 13, 2019 by frogger

[Drew Dowdell]

On 5/10/2019 at 4:36 AM, ocnblu said:

XT4, Blazer, Challenger, Corolla, Arteon, Grom

I've tried the Grom... it was like riding a clown bike. 

[ykX]

Please, drive Bullitt if possible

[ocnblu]

8 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I've tried the Grom... it was like riding a clown bike. 

OK thanks!  A short, to-the-point review.

[Drew Dowdell]

On 5/13/2019 at 7:26 PM, ocnblu said:

OK thanks!  A short, to-the-point review.

I'll bring my helmet and leathers just for you. 

[G. David Felt]

4 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I'll bring my helmet and leathers just for you. 

Leathers with studs? ?

?

[Drew Dowdell]

24 minutes ago, dfelt said:

Leathers with studs? ?

?

No, just a padded leather jacket, padded leather gloves, and motorcycle boots.

[ocnblu]

8 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

No, just a padded leather jacket, padded leather gloves, and motorcycle boots.

Most importantly, have fun.