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Robert Hall

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  1. Robert Hall
    I used to go to mineral hot springs in Colorado. They were fun. I spent my weekend in Ann Arbor, Mi. Hadn’t been back to my old grad school campus and town in 20 years. Lots of new buildings around the U of M campus...beautiful place. Had a lot of fun. I did see some 6th gen Camaros in SE Michigan, but they were outnumbered by Mustangs and Challengers.
  2. Robert Hall
    I like it. Sleeker than the regular Atlas, and no third row.
  3. Robert Hall
    Well, Renault did do a 2dr coupe hardtop minivan years ago with the uber-cool Avantime. The minivan coupe is a niche that definitely needs explored.
  4. Robert Hall
    I love the profile for the first gen CLS, but prefer the front end of the 2nd gen. I like the interiors of both generations also. Another dimension to 'coupes' is coupe CUVs/SUVs... With the rise of coupe CUVs and SUVs (VW is sort-of getting in that game now w/ an Atlas variant), I'm hoping Jeep does one....maybe the next gen GC will be offered in a coupe version with a sleek roofline ala the GLE. I'd buy that.
  5. Robert Hall
    Saw a new Supra in red this weekend....had a long weekend getaway to Ann Arbor, Mi and spent time wandering the U of Michigan campus, the town and the area...seeing what has changed in the 20+ years since I lived there. Lots of nostalgia..and sunny but cool fall weather. Saw an eclectic mix of vehicles on Hwy 23 in Michigan south of Ann Arbor--going northbound in about 5 min I saw a white Lexus LF-A, a yellow Lexus LC, and a new Supra in bright red. On the Ohio Turnpike saw a car hauler with 4 new green Buillitt Mustangs and other new Mustang GTs incl. a red convertible. Saw a dark green w/ white bumpers and grille '57 Ford F100 style side in good shape on another car hauler. Closer to home, I saw a clean dark gray '85-86 Olds 98 4dr parked w/ 'FOR SALE' and 'DIESEL' signs..
  6. Robert Hall
    I was disappointed. As I was leaving, they uncovered them—3 Wranglers with Michigan Mfgr plates. But the cowl area was covered over. And lots of cables inside. Maybe the diesel or PHEV out being tested? Or the rumored future straight six?
  7. Robert Hall
    Saw these at a service plaza on the Ohio Turnpike. Broncos I suspect going by the shape and size, rear mounted spare.
  8. Robert Hall
    Saw a clean dark blue 90s Buick Roadmaster hearse, padded top w/ a huge light on top, like a Michigan State Police light but yellow.
  9. Robert Hall
    Reminds me of my college car, an '86 LX..though mine was gray and didn't have a luggage rack. Here's a pic of mine along w/ my '87 GT, taken about 30 years ago...
  10. Robert Hall
    Those are weird edge cases, though...most drivers didn't rack up those kind of miles on cars of that era...
  11. Robert Hall
    But the consumer E-class likely has far more cabin electronics that will likely fail over time. But consumers generally don't drive 300k miles; maybe 35k on a 3 year lease? And then the 2nd owner is on their own with the horror as the miles accumulate and it goes out of warranty...
  12. Robert Hall
    Those are stripped-down diesels, though. Normal consumers in the US don't buy those.
  13. Robert Hall
    Ick...always watching out for deer in my neighborhood... lots of woods and lots of deer going through the yards and families of them crossing the street.. Here's a video of some deer wandering in my driveway yesterday afternoon... RingVideo-6745529747971080793.MP4
  14. Robert Hall
    Saw this Transit at a light...license plate 'UGHAVAN'... heh-heh. Also saw a solid yellow w/ white top '74-ish 2dr AMC Hornet w/ vintage red Arizona license plates.
  15. Robert Hall
    That's the ZR2 badge...
  16. Robert Hall
    So no bumper across the front...that grille seems vulnerable..I wonder if there is a horizontal crash bar behind the grille. Not sure about the styling...too much Magneto's Helmet/ Camaro SS with a touch of Silverado HD.
  17. Robert Hall
    Had some fun w/ the configurator for the C8. Here is how I'd spec one. Corvette 3LT w/ Z51 package 19" front/­20" rear 5-trident-spoke machined-face Spectra Gray-painted aluminum wheels. Color: Either Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic, Zeus Bronze Metallic, or Long Beach red Metallic tintcoat (+$995). Interior: natural dipped w/ Napa leather seats (tan) (looks like a nice peanut butter/caramel tan) $78440
  18. Robert Hall
    This image reminds me of the '68 full size Buick Wildcat front and rear ends..
  19. Robert Hall
    I enjoy real induction and exhaust noises in a performance car. Not fake, but not in a daily driver. It's all about context...
  20. Robert Hall
    Same here. I want a very quiet serene cabin w/ minimal road noise and minimal or no engine noise. I want to listen to my music w/ clarity, whether it's classical, classic rock, new wave, jazz, synthwave, etc.. One area of cabin noise that automakers could improve on is the HVAC system....hate the noise of the fan when the A/C or heat is cranked up.
  21. Robert Hall
    Yes, I could see that as an option...lots of customizability is a good thing. I loathe the look of carbon fiber, but I know some would like it. If I had a C8, I'd want that brown/bronze w/ a tan interior, monochromatic exterior trim. Or the dark green w/ a tan interior. I like subtle dark colors, not Skittles colors.
  22. Robert Hall
    I wonder if the convertible will be available w/ the roof and roof cover pods in body color. Would look better than the black w/ some colors, IMO.
  23. Robert Hall
    I wonder what percentage of Corvette buyers order one vs buy from dealer stock.
  24. Robert Hall
    When the CUV craze dies out, will buyers want sedans again? I think the Asian brands are smart in not abandoning the segment.
  25. Robert Hall
    Corporate incompetence, I'd assume.
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