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  • smokymountainrain
    Impressive Member
    • Nov 2008
    • 22593

    #706
    Never understood the need to sit a little higher. we couldn't get rid of our SUV soon enough once we felt a sedan was enough for our family. .
    I'm like LeBron James.
    -mpfunk

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    • Pelado
      Bald not naked
      • Sep 2010
      • 21099

      #707
      Originally posted by smokymountainrain View Post
      Never understood the need to sit a little higher. we couldn't get rid of our SUV soon enough once we felt a sedan was enough for our family. .
      Better sight lines?
      "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
      - Goatnapper'96

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      • smokymountainrain
        Impressive Member
        • Nov 2008
        • 22593

        #708
        Originally posted by Pelado View Post
        Better sight lines?
        while that may be technically true, I guess I find whatever small difference there is as it relates to the actual driving experience to be irrelevant. I drive my truck to work most of the time, but try to drive the sedan whenever possible outside of work and I never think, as I'm driving my truck, "it sure is nice having these improved sight lines". Either way, I'm just driving and I can see what I need to see.

        but sure, that may be something for some people. you could be right.
        I'm like LeBron James.
        -mpfunk

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        • Moliere
          One man.....one pie
          • Oct 2009
          • 27820

          #709
          Originally posted by smokymountainrain View Post
          while that may be technically true, I guess I find whatever small difference there is as it relates to the actual driving experience to be irrelevant. I drive my truck to work most of the time, but try to drive the sedan whenever possible outside of work and I never think, as I'm driving my truck, "it sure is nice having these improved sight lines". Either way, I'm just driving and I can see what I need to see.

          but sure, that may be something for some people. you could be right.
          I think he meant it's easier to see cleavage in the car next to you when you are sitting up high.


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          • smokymountainrain
            Impressive Member
            • Nov 2008
            • 22593

            #710
            Originally posted by Moliere View Post
            I think he meant it's easier to see cleavage in the car next to you when you are sitting up high.


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            • Pelado
              Bald not naked
              • Sep 2010
              • 21099

              #711
              Originally posted by Moliere View Post
              I think he meant it's easier to see cleavage in the car next to you when you are sitting up high.


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              So you drive your small German car to avoid the temptation?
              "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
              - Goatnapper'96

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              • Moliere
                One man.....one pie
                • Oct 2009
                • 27820

                #712
                Originally posted by Pelado View Post
                So you drive your small German car to avoid the temptation?
                I take the bus
                "Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf

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                • creekster
                  It is NOT a monkey!
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 22661

                  #713
                  Originally posted by smokymountainrain View Post
                  while that may be technically true, I guess I find whatever small difference there is as it relates to the actual driving experience to be irrelevant. I drive my truck to work most of the time, but try to drive the sedan whenever possible outside of work and I never think, as I'm driving my truck, "it sure is nice having these improved sight lines". Either way, I'm just driving and I can see what I need to see.

                  but sure, that may be something for some people. you could be right.
                  Its easier to tailgate if you can see past the car in front of you. DOnt ask me how I know.
                  PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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                  • clackamascoug
                    Banned
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 9709

                    #714
                    You younger guys may not fully appreciate, but getting in and out a rig "that sits a little higher" is so much easier for the over 50 crowd. It's way easier on the knees.

                    I don't know how JL even gets in or out of his Ferrari.

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                    • Donuthole
                      Official Outgayer
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 25233

                      #715
                      Originally posted by kccougar View Post
                      I like the CC. Was originally considering that when I wanted a used car to accompany my new truck. The engine was a little buzzy but I was still looking (and prices are good) when I found my M5.
                      I've looked at and test-driven the CC in the last month. Really like the interior, but I can't get past the engine. Turbocharghed or not, it really paled in comparison with the V6 Passat. I actually like the Passat more than the CC, but it doesn't come with some of the features I want.

                      Originally posted by old_gregg View Post
                      then maybe a cadillac or yellow c6 corvette is appropriate

                      Is a Jag douchey enough to fit on that list? I've been eyeing an XF recently. I really like the roominess and appointments of the XJ interior, but don't love the exterior. And the XJ is too long for my spot in the garage (water heater and water softener at the wall). I've found a 2013 XF with the 3.0 supercharged engine. Super low miles and all the upgrades I want, plus the precise interior color I've been looking for. Tempting ...
                      Prepare to put mustard on those words, for you will soon be consuming them, along with this slice of humble pie that comes direct from the oven of shame set at gas mark “egg on your face”! -- Moss

                      There's three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who's got the same first name as a city; and never go near a lady's got a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, everything else is cream cheese. --Coach Finstock

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                      • Pelado
                        Bald not naked
                        • Sep 2010
                        • 21099

                        #716
                        Been thinking about getting a new Odyssey. Our older model has a lot of road noise. I haven't test-driven anything yet, but Edmunds says the new model is much quieter. Anyone agree/disagree? Any other models I should consider?

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                        "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
                        - Goatnapper'96

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                        • Donuthole
                          Official Outgayer
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 25233

                          #717
                          Originally posted by Pelado View Post
                          Been thinking about getting a new Odyssey. Our older model has a lot of road noise. I haven't test-driven anything yet, but Edmunds says the new model is much quieter. Anyone agree/disagree? Any other models I should consider?

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                          Bro, there's a thread, nay, club for this talk.
                          Prepare to put mustard on those words, for you will soon be consuming them, along with this slice of humble pie that comes direct from the oven of shame set at gas mark “egg on your face”! -- Moss

                          There's three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who's got the same first name as a city; and never go near a lady's got a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, everything else is cream cheese. --Coach Finstock

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                          • Paperback Writer
                            Signature won a Pulitzer
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 5211

                            #718
                            Originally posted by Donuthole View Post

                            Is a Jag douchey enough to fit on that list? I've been eyeing an XF recently. I really like the roominess and appointments of the XJ interior, but don't love the exterior. And the XJ is too long for my spot in the garage (water heater and water softener at the wall). I've found a 2013 XF with the 3.0 supercharged engine. Super low miles and all the upgrades I want, plus the precise interior color I've been looking for. Tempting ...
                            There's a lot to like about the Jaguar XF V6 3.0. I would be tempted as well, but I'm a few years away on replacing my sports sedan,
                            “Not the victory but the action. Not the goal but the game. In the deed the glory.”
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                            • old_gregg
                              scaly man fish
                              • Nov 2009
                              • 16915

                              #719
                              Originally posted by Donuthole View Post
                              I've looked at and test-driven the CC in the last month. Really like the interior, but I can't get past the engine. Turbocharghed or not, it really paled in comparison with the V6 Passat. I actually like the Passat more than the CC, but it doesn't come with some of the features I want.



                              Is a Jag douchey enough to fit on that list? I've been eyeing an XF recently. I really like the roominess and appointments of the XJ interior, but don't love the exterior. And the XJ is too long for my spot in the garage (water heater and water softener at the wall). I've found a 2013 XF with the 3.0 supercharged engine. Super low miles and all the upgrades I want, plus the precise interior color I've been looking for. Tempting ...
                              nope, i love the xf. the trim with the suede headliner and leather dash=
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                              • Donuthole
                                Official Outgayer
                                • Nov 2008
                                • 25233

                                #720
                                Originally posted by old_gregg View Post
                                nope, i love the xf. the trim with the suede headliner and leather dash=
                                That's the one! I'm eyeballing one with a dark suede headliner, dark floors and seatbacks, but brown leather seats.
                                Prepare to put mustard on those words, for you will soon be consuming them, along with this slice of humble pie that comes direct from the oven of shame set at gas mark “egg on your face”! -- Moss

                                There's three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who's got the same first name as a city; and never go near a lady's got a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, everything else is cream cheese. --Coach Finstock

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