I have had quite a few “can’t be bothered” thoughts and considered cancelling but cars are in such short supply I have stuck with it.
Sounds like a pretty special car then. Share it with us when you get your hands on it.
Indeed though most “cars“ are as big as delivery vans these days.
My last four cars have been BMWs, the only fault Iv’e had so far were rear parking sensors failing a few years back. The advantages for me are reasonable service costs and cheap extended warranty charges. Had a Mercedes before the beemers and the servicing charges were eye watering.
This pattern does not hold for Lexuses. Would just buy another of those, but the wait is ludicrous.
Had a Lexus not too impressed, after less than a year rust appeared on the roof. As it happened the main dealer had left the UK Port landing documents in the car. Landed at Harwich a few months after the dealer had registered in the UK. Looks as if the car was at sea for longer than they expected. Deck cargo? They took it back treated and sprayed the roof, didn’t like the way it drove so it didn’t stay too long.
Yes, the Lexus driving (2012 Lexus ES350) modified with KYB gas-adjust struts and a mini-receiver tow hitch set-up, is still no match for my 1982 Chevy Caprice (4.4 Liter V8) with KYB gas adjust shocks. The Caprice corners better, the engine is smoother, the ride is smoother, the ride is better also if pulling the max 2500 lbs. (or 800 lbs. [or even less] that the LEXUS can (I weigh 230 lbs. & my wife 110 lbs., after we put the car cover and about 20 lbs. of luggage that's it, anything more and the handling goes out the window), the fuel economy is a toss-up, & it's only crime is that it accelerates slightly less rapidly. But is also more comfortable than the Lexus (and unless you have 5 people over 200lbs the handling stays good, even when towing 2500 lbs.), especially for my mother (88 years old) body.
Yes, I use one independent mechanic that specializes in the brand of car for my 2004 Mercedes E320 and my Lexus ES350. Also, I will recommend that if you find a good mechanic and he/she changes shops that he/she works at, follow the mechanic to their new shop. The mechanic whose work you like is who is doing the mechanic work on your car, not the shop that he/she happens to work at. If he/she changes shops, it is likely you should too.
The width of the 911 is obnoxious. I get why Porsche does it. They can fit a wider engine and wider tires, raising the performance, bragging rights, and sales. However, it lowers the fun on narrow canyon roads.Indeed though most “cars“ are as big as delivery vans these days.
I fear the problem with a small EV car would be space for the batteries and their impact protection. Most of them are SUVs because then height isn’t a problem but all the ones with a big battery are about the size of a Range Rover, as the Taycan is - apart from height.
They don’t even make the normal width 911 any more, wide body is now standard
I have an i4 M50 on order, which shares a platform with the newer 4GC. The only complaint I have is weight. All BMWs are heavy, but the M50 is a lead-laden moose. It's how they make it comfy and stiff. A hatch is mandatory for a car to be useful. I have Ohlins shocks on order for the Model Y. I suppose if those shocks fix the ride and handling issues, I might stay with the MY, but then the i4 suspension is magically good. It's the best ride/handling tradeoff I've ever experienced.
A BMW EV is certainly on my radar, would love an i4 the only doubt I have unfortunately is age mine not the cars. We took my Sister in Law out yesterday and she was like an escapologist trying to get in and out of the back seat. We are all a bit long in the tooth, still better then the alternative.
That's beautiful.
