Youtube comments of (@williamlong2682).

  1. Honestly, I kinda find it refreshing that Lexus didn’t go balls out giving this a bunch of track ready running gear. More practically focused on fun on the street, where 99% of these will actually spend their time.
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  2. The witch summoned that cop I swear...
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  3. Really grateful that you appreciated this car for what it is - a simple, comfortable, quiet, everyday EV hatchback. I feel like I’ve seen more and more reviewers unfairly holding a lack of sex appeal against any EV not trying to project any. Not every EV has to try to rival a Tesla for cool factor, and I think the “normal car” vibe could be an asset for a lot of prospective buyers.
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  4. I hope Maserati maintains this whole technology-in-moderation approach to their future interiors and doesn’t cave to the pressure to offer another iPad on wheels. This could really set them apart from German rivals making the tech deep dive and give them a niche of their of their own.
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  5. Another golden egg from the geese this fine Friday morning🪿🥚
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  6. Hyundai/Kia’s progress over the last decade or so is pretty incredible. So much respect for their growth and accomplishment. The styling of this new Elantra isn’t to my personal taste, but I applaud Hyundai for taking risks. If I was looking for a new car for around this price range, my choice would actually probably be right next to this on the dealer lot, though - Veloster R-Spec! You’d enjoy it. See if McGovern has one in stock!
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  7. Grateful that you appreciated this car for the reliable, fuel-efficient comfy cruiser it is, even with all the F Sport fluff, and thank you for only invoking “old people” once in the whole video. I’m just sick of all the tired, boring, old people stereotype jokes becoming too common in reviews of cars like this. Comfort, reliability and fuel economy should be qualities ANYONE can appreciate! Great video as always.
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  8. When a Miata spends a few years bulking up at the gym
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  9. I’m definitely more of a believer in the slow car fast philosophy, but still, it’s wicked what this GT500 is capable of. Gotta remind myself how lucky we are to live in the automotive times that we do. Cars like this won’t be around forever. Just glad they’re here now.
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  10. I’d take the CX-30, personally. I prefer its looks and interior and I’d be able to figure out the infotainment. That’s not a huge priority for me. And I actually like that it has a naturally aspirated engine since I enjoy the linear power delivery. That’s just me...🤷‍♂️
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  11. I usually get my “therapy drives” in Sunday mornings before Cars and Coffee. Seattle Cars and Coffee’s on Lake Washington, so I’ll either go south to Seward Park and go up Lake Washington Blvd, or go north to the Montlake Cut and go down Lake Washington Blvd. Always a pretty drive, but really gotta respect the cyclists, especially on Sunday mornings.
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  12. $69k?! That’s pushin into M3 territory damn...I’d probably go light on the options
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  13. Never thought one day I’d consider a Prius/Miata 2 car garage…but here we are
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  14. HEY THAT’S MY CAR! 😍😍 It’s definitely surprised a lot of people I’ve encountered that they still make this. I’ve been super happy with mine over 3.5 years and 50k miles. I understand the space constraints relative to, say, a Civic hatch, but it’s had all the space I’ve needed (have fit whole bikes inside with the front tire off and the back seats down) and the only passenger I’ve driven who hasn’t fit in the back seats is my 6’3 dad. Driving wise, it does lean more toward the luxury/refinement end of the spectrum, but it can hang if you want to hustle every once in a while. The manual was super easy for me to get used to, but my only issue with it is with the more efficiency-focused gearing, the gears are fairly far spaced, which, with some of these Seattle hills, can be annoying. Hill start assist is a godsend, though, as is radar cruise control with the manual for road trips. Drove mine from LA to SF, SF to Seattle, and on countless trips now from Seattle to Portland and back. Best efficiency on the highway I’ve seen is 37-38 mpg. Overall, Realistick mentioned this in his review, but this is one of those very precisely and specifically targeted cars for a particular customer, but if you are one of those people, there’s nothing else quite like it. Would be a great new car for someone coming out of something like a 6-speed Volvo C30 or Audi A3. Ok, thanks for coming to my owner’s TedTalk.
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  15. On the fourth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 4 Grenadiers 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  16. “Maybe if they put some more electronics back there it would actually work properly” 💀💀
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  17. On the third day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  18. Really really really really hope this performs well on the market for them. CX-9 was often (weirdly if you ask me) DEAD last in sales in this segment and Mazda needs all the sales love it can get as a small automaker. As a 6-speed 3 hatch owner I’m rooting hard for them!
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  19. On the third day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  20. “I’m just a boy who likes a V12 rollin in my S65. I’m just a boy. Please, God, no cops! ‘Cause they won’t let me drive late at night.” New chorus of Just a Girl by No Doubt
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  21. “cOnTiNuOuS rEcOrDiNg WiLl NoW sTaRt” 👁👄👁
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  22. Sounds like a million bucks but can’t believe I had to watch Charlie’s unsexy hands the whole time😞 Topher’s hands woulda made this vid👌🏻🤚🏻
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  23. Notice that Alex makes no mention whatsoever of “old people” or “image” and focuses purely on the car itself and the mission it sets out to accomplish. A really important mark of a great car reviewer and what keeps me coming back to this channel.
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  24. A house on one of my bike routes has one of these. I kinda dig them. Exterior strikes the right balance between being quirky and different but not bizarre or weird for the hell of it. Don’t love the all-tablet center stack and wish there were some more hard buttons, but at least the infotainment seems pretty snappy. I’d definitely take this over a Model Y/3 or Mach E.
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  25. No pedestrians hit, sadly, but at least Emily fed Chris snacks
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  26. Fellow ‘21 Mazda owner here! Mine’s a 3 hatch with a 6-speed! Been super happy with it and your videos were part of my choice! Manual is no Civic Si manual but still feels pretty good and it’s been easy to learn as a new stick driver. Revs drop really naturally with the NA 2.5, and much prefer its power delivery to a 1.5/1.6T. The parking brake thing is actually kinda handy with the stick, tho. Drove mine from San Francisco to Seattle and it was a great highway cruiser. Super quiet, nice safety tech suite (manual still gets radar cruise!) and I averaged 37 mpg. Totally with you on the infotainment/cabin simplicity. Just a few months and I’m already super used to it, tho my center console and airbag cover also have a few scratches.
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  27. You know you’re a talented reviewer when even a Prius review is satisfying to watch. This review really had that special AoA touch to it, offering unique and nuanced insights into the Prius that other reviewers look past. For instance, in their latest Prius video, Redline Reviews simply focused on how the Prius is no longer a desirable electrified vehicle and offered little of the depth and between-the-lines analysis that Alex delivers so eloquently.
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  28. Owning an e92 is like getting dragged into taking shots with your friends. you start with just one, but then...well...you get the idea...
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  29. G Wagen door locks should be an optional Apple text tone. And that V8 wouldn’t make for a bad ringtone either.
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  30. I actually disagree with the statement that the S60 needs more “passion behind the wheel.” I appreciate that Volvo bucked the trend of this segment and took a more comfort and luxury oriented focus with this. No one else is really doing that other than maybe Mercedes with base versions of the C Class. I think there is certainly passion in the S60, but it just takes the form of style and comfort, and that’s totally okay. Not every entry in this segment needs to deliver thrilling driving dynamics and hair-on-fire acceleration, which is what Sofyan seems to be saying here. This is easily in my top 3 for this segment, and unpopular opinion, but I would take this over a C Class in a heartbeat.
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  31. With some of Mercedes and BMW’s recent designs, I’ve been appreciating Audi’s evolutionary and conservative exterior aesthetic more and more lately. Excellent color palettes on many of their models, too, and love that this example still has the aluminum accents instead of a black optic package.
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  32. On the ninth day of Christmas my Tedward gave to me 9 DB11’s 8 Cross Turismo’s 7 eG80’s 6 SL roadsters 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  33. On the eleventh day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 11 7 Series 10 XK120’s 9 DB11’s 8 Cross Turismo’s 7 eG80’s 6 SL roadsters 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  34. Really appreciate Alex’s altruistic perspective on vehicle fuel consumption when talking about PHEVs. Thank you for reading between the lines - helped to shift my perspective on them. They’re not for everyone, but they definitely could serve a lot of consumers with certain use cases well. I’d take an Ioniq plug-in over a Prius Prime on looks alone. Probably my favorite affordable plug-in.
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  35. I appreciate the conservative exterior and I like some of the powertrain tech like the mild hybrid system and rear steering, but honestly, the interior tech has just gotten to be too much for my taste. That gauge cluster especially could have been better implemented. At least there’s still a V8 for now, though.
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  36. This is the best I’ve ever heard Mary Trump in an interview, period. I learned more from Brian’s interview with her than I did from any of her appearances on any TV network. Props to Brian for asking great questions and Mary for her confidence and bravery in telling her story in the Trump family. Looking forward to her co-hosting with Brian during the VP debate!
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  37. Yes, that EJ is almost as old as I am, but I still love it. Love how Subaru hasn’t smoothed over all of the rough edges of the STI. It’s definitely been refined over the years, but they haven’t just engineered out all of the quirks and personality. Hope the next gen WRX/STI retain this same character.
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  38. First thing that hit me was how well that automatic seems to shift. Definitely would not have guessed the year anywhere near correctly judging from the driving experience. Wow.
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  39. Totally with Thomas in that the Alpina treatment actually suits the X7 really well. Honestly, I wish they’d offer the 5/X5 with the Alpina treatment in the US, as well. It’d be so much better suited to the way 99.9999% of these are actually driven on a daily basis.
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  40. Once Elon Musk gets humans onto Mars, Trump needs to go first
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  41. GT4 is music to the ears! Hopefully I’ll be able to drive it one day now that I’ve learned stick! Big way I’ve been able to reduce the pandemic-induced stress. To Porsche’s credit, at least there’s the 718 GTS 4.0 now. Hopefully you’ll be able to get your hands on that and compare!
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  42. Is it just me or does anyone else find the whole “appliance” vibe of this kinda refreshing? So many cars nowadays are trying so insanely hard to get attention with overdone styling, gimmicks, etc. that it’s honestly kinda nice to see a car so comfortable in its conservative skin. It may be basic A-to-B transportation, but it does that well and it deserves credit for that.
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  43. $4 or $5 per month for Sirius XM is one thing. $16 per month just for built in nav when you have CarPlay or Android Auto is ridiculous.
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  44. The X7 M50i - for when Karen needs a little extra spice in her life
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  45. Put some real knobs and buttons back into that interior, then we’ll talk.
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  46. On the tenth day of Christmas my Tedward gave to me 10 XK120’s 9 DB11’s 8 Cross Turismo’s 7 eG80’s 6 SL roadsters 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  47. Personally, I’d love to see the 8 Series get the Alpina treatment. I feel like that would be better suited to the overall GT nature of this car...
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  48. The quickest way to a man's heart is blasting through Mexico in an R32
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  49. That 5 cylinder sound never gets old! All about that slow car fast vibe!
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  50. It’s been on the market for a while now, but this is still hands down my favorite midsize sedan. Still looks sooooooo classy and elegant, even all these years later. The Mazda driving dynamics certainly don’t hurt, either. Accord, especially the 2.0T, is a very, very close second.
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  51. On the eighth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 8 Cross Turismo’s 7 eG80’s 6 SL roadsters 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  52. My personal favorite and would-be choice in the midsize sedan segment. I don’t care that some of the tech isn’t absolutely cutting edge. I can live with that. I care more about the beautiful looks and driving dynamics.
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  53. I have the weirdest obsession with these Sport Turismos, though strangely I think I’d go for one of the plug-in hybrid versions personally. eBoost in a car like this seems like a pretty wild experience.
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  54. On the seventh day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 7 eG80’s 6 SL roadsters 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  55. Fun fact - the first vehicle I ever rented was previous gen Elantra! Was flying through DFW for a job interview and the company rented me something “intermediate” and it was this or an EcoSport…easy choice
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  56. But when is the electric Murano CrossCabriolet coming, though? 😩
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  57. Yuri/Jakub and Sofyan can wait. Always gotta check out Alex’s take first!
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  58. I appreciate the character and fun personality that Mini’s offer, but their pricing has just gotten wildly out of control. Wish they would make more of an effort towards affordability and accessibility of sporty dynamics. Also, as spunky and cool-sounding as their engines are, Mini is one of the few automakers I actually think should just dive straight into EV’s. Makes a lot of sense imo for the small, fun-to-drive cars they offer. And I hardly ever say that.
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  59. Lots of nice improvements overall, though I will say I wish they’d kept a V6 in some form, even if it was, say, a downsized 3.0L paired with a hybrid system. But I’m sure the powertrain synergies with the Highlander streamline production and save costs.
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  60. This may seem like a minute, trivial detail, but I really appreciate how you use terminology like “Hyundai’s models” or “products” or “their lineup” as opposed to “the Hyundai brand.” Reinforces that you’re focused on the cars themselves and not image issues, public perception or stereotypes. A small thing that makes a big difference to me.
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  61. The interior buttons alone would sway me into this over a Golf R, as much as I would miss the hatch practicality. Agree on the wheel size, but not feeling the sound very much to be honest, tho granted, I haven’t heard one in person. I’d definitely pull the fake sound fuse if I got one of these. Honestly, I think some other options on the market might tempt me at $45-55k (G70 3.3T, Stinger GT, Giulia, TLX Type S, etc), but definitely wouldn’t fault anyone for choosing this.
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  62. This deserves a lot of credit for achieving what it sets out to do very well. Very much a modern interpretation of the classic Toyota philosophy - restrained and conservative aesthetics, spacious and usable interior (ok, maybe some of that could be improved), tried and true hybrid powertrain with adequate power, and driving dynamics that are the utmost in comfort with no sporting pretensions. Might not be what most viewers of this channel are looking for, but will satisfy many ordinary buyers, for sure.
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  63. On the eighth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 8 4Runners 7 GLS’s 6 Equinoxes 5 GX’s 4 Grenadiers 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  64. Most underappreciated car in this segment and one of my personal favorites. It may not be assembled like a Lexus or have the cutting edge tech of an Audi, but the charisma and personality of this is so refreshing in this segment. I’d easily have one of these over anything German, albeit CPO with an extendedass warranty, ofc
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  65. Holy Hyundai I just got 9 new Hyundai reviews in my sub box😂 I always go to Alex first, though. I applaud Hyundai for giving us this version of the Sonata, but as sporty and fun to drive as it seems, I’d probably still go for an Accord 2.0T or a Mazda6 2.5T, personally. But easy to see why others would go for the Sonata instead. I will say I’d have this over the Camry, though.
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  66. On the sixth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 6 Equinoxes 5 GX’s 4 Grenadiers 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  67. I learned stick on a 5-speed X5 of this era! I still miss it sometimes, even if it leaked coolant on me at 112k miles💀 To it’s credit, though, it made it 900 miles from San Francisco, CA to Spokane, WA flawlessly with 109k miles. But I totally get your point at trusting a super high mileage well-maintained older BMW like yours over one like I had. That’s pretty damn solid for 364k miles!
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  68. A masterclass in the difference between being cohesively distinctive/unique and overstyling just to get noticed. This would be high on my list in this segment, for sure. Would definitely take one over any X3/Q5/GLC.
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  69. HEY THAT’S MY CAR! 😍😍 It’s definitely surprised a lot of people I’ve encountered that they still make this. I’ve been super happy with mine over 3.5 years and 50k miles. I understand the space constraints relative to, say, a Civic hatch, but it’s had all the space I’ve needed (have fit whole bikes inside with the front tire off and the back seats down) and the only passenger I’ve driven who hasn’t fit in the back seats is my 6’3 dad. Driving wise, it does lean more toward the luxury/refinement end of the spectrum, but it can hang if you want to hustle every once in a while. The manual was super easy for me to get used to, but my only issue with it is with the more efficiency-focused gearing, the gears are fairly far spaced, which, with some of these Seattle hills, can be annoying. Hill start assist is a godsend, though, as is radar cruise control with the manual for road trips. Drove mine from LA to SF, SF to Seattle, and on countless trips now from Seattle to Portland and back. Best efficiency on the highway I’ve seen is 37-38 mpg. Overall, Realistick mentioned this in his review, but this is one of those very precisely and specifically targeted cars for a particular customer, but if you are one of those people, there’s nothing else quite like it. Would be a great new car for someone coming out of something like a 6-speed Volvo C30 or Audi A3. Ok, thanks for coming to my owner’s TedTalk.
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  70. Was saying this on Tedward’s leaf video this morning, too, but for being in the position they’re in, Nissan and Infiniti are making pretty darn good lemonade with the lemons they have. If they keep products like this up and continually improve them, I think they’ll end up being just fine.
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  71. I will say - it’s nice to see some more experienced automakers like Audi tackling EV’s in a more traditional way. The build quality of this alone would draw me to it over any Tesla. I don’t mind the classic Audi styling overall, but those they’re shooting themselves in the foot in terms of interior aging with those dual touchscreens. But they probably figure these things are leased anyway. In terms of EV’s in general, yes, they make a lot of sense as daily drivers given the way 99% of people drive so long as the range is adequate. But as fun enthusiast cars driven to be enjoyed, I’m still not quite convinced. I need more than just instant torque and extremely flat handling to enjoy a driving experience. If one day I HAD to have an electric daily driver and a second fun gas car, though, I’d do it.
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  72. Think your observations here are pretty spot on. It’s definitely not perfect or far and away best in class, but there’s A LOT they did get right and most of the shortcomings are midcycle refreshable. They truly are almost there. For being in the position they’re in, Nissan and Infiniti are sure trying to make the best lemonade they can with the lemons they have.
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  73. Still love the way that VQ engine sounds even today, though personally, I like it better in the Infiniti G's. Hope Nissan has an authentic successor to this car in the pipeline. Great video and WOW that road is amazing! I'm sure it brought back lots of good college memories!
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  74. An awesome first ACH experience, and it was so cool to get to watch you capture it all on video! Thanks again for such a fun ride!
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  75. This is one of those cars I've got to own at least once in my lifetime. God I miss this era of M cars. I wish the current M models captured more of this simple, relaxed spirit. My dad actually used to drive me to school in his E39 540i when I was a kid. It boggles my mind to this day how I convinced him to sell it for a Camry Hybrid...
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  76. On the fifth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 5 GX’s 4 Grenadiers 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  77. I think 992.1 will go down as peak modern 911 and the point just before they started to verge too deep into the tech/digitization realm. I’d also be curious for someone to do a fuel economy experiment on one of these 7MT models on the same highway route, one way staying in 6th and the other using 7th, to see how much the 7th gear actually yields in increased efficiency.
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  78. With the way this S Class turned out and the way the next gen 7 Series is looking, I think the A/S8 is about to be my favorite of the big 3 Germans in this segment purely by default lol.
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  79. Dibs on shotgun when the apocalypse hits.
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  80. On the ninth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 9 Quattroportes 8 4Runners 7 GLS’s 6 Equinoxes 5 GX’s 4 Grenadiers 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  81. Who are you, Emmanuel Macron?
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  82. Actually just created my own lil therapy drive route along all the Seattle waterfronts! Have done it quite a few times now and ugh it really makes me want a Miata to do it with when the weather’s nice. Also should have never let my dad sell his E39 540i 😭
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  83. “Hot hatches are more fun than supercars. Period.” ABSO-FRICKIN-LUTELY! We need more fun driver’s cars at the affordable end of the market! Make it less about numbers and more about the experience behind the wheel!
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  84. In my opinion, the V60 XC is a justifiable upgrade over the Outback. I prefer the style, the lower ride height, the nicer interior and the 8 speed automatic. I’d probably take it easier on the options than that particular tester, however. Or maybe even just go for the normal V60.
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  85. On the first day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me A 250 in a pear tree
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  86. Favorite SUV in this class. Beautiful, modern, elegant, and unique, even after a few years on the market now. Nothing else like it in the segment. Lincoln Aviator is probably a very close second - hopefully you’ll get one of those to test soon!
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  87. Kia did a great job with this. Easy to see why people love them. Personally, the enthusiast in me might pull me a little more towards a CX-9, but this would be right behind it as my runner-up pick.
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  88. In a perfect world, these would sell just as well as XC60s/XC90s😭
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  89. Makes me miss my old E53 5-speed!😢 Glad BMW stepped the plug-in hybrid up to an I-6 for these larger models. Far more befitting of a midsize/full-size luxury driving experience.
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  90. I’d be really curious what this car would be like with a removable Targa top or something like that for even more of the sound experience.
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  91. Damn you Bostonians and your mile long tunnels! Ugh so jealous!
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  92. I’ve got a manual one of these 3 hatches with the base 2.5, and I thought about one of these Turbo models but decided against it for a couple reasons. As you said in your last 3 Turbo review, manual is definitely more fun and it’s also important to support the manual new nowadays. But also, as aware as I am that Mazda’s a small automaker with limited resources, I do think they missed an opportunity here to make this more of a hotter hatch. That’s not to say I wish it was a Veloster N/Civic Type R kind of rival. I think this could have been a great, say, AWD Japanese GTI in the balance between luxury/comfort amenities and driving enjoyment. This leans a little too much toward the former for me. And think about what happened the last time Mazda offered a quality, reliable, Japanese interpretation of a fun, sporty European icon. That recipe sound familiar???😏 I really think that could have been a hit for them, and I confess myself a little bit sad at this premium comfort/luxury angle Mazda’s taking and all the edges they’re smoothing over. We’ll see how it works out for them ultimately, though.
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  93. Something something live axle something something crowds something something bald eagles something something ‘MURICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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  94. I’m with Alex on the styling. I actually appreciate the more conservative aesthetic with how overstyled some of the entries in this segment are becoming. Clean, simple, elegant and classy, in great Honda tradition!
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  95. Thank you Alex for providing a nuanced, pragmatic and insightful perspective on the MX-30 and not just torching the range figure. No, it’s not for everyone, but I think there’s a niche of buyers who could appreciate what the MX-30 offers for now. Hope they can pull off the rotary plug-in hybrid version.
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  96. Damn you Europeans and your station wagons!😭
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  97. I’ve read a bit about this in this book I’ve just finished, and there are definitely some...questionable ethics when it comes to speeding tickets and traffic law enforcement. There’s a strong case to be made that it’s more about profitability and revenue than actual safety. The same can be said of self-driving cars, but that’s a whole other rabbit hole I won’t go down here. Particularly during the pandemic, there have been sooooooooooo many cops out waiting to catch people.
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  98. Honestly, I’m kind of getting over my quibbles with the looks. I’m just happy the grille isn’t huge lol. And it’s cool that we even have this on the market at all at this point with how coupes sell these days.
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  99. I mean...the answer is always...
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  100. On the sixth day of Christmas my Tedward gave to me 6 SL roadsters 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  101. The successor to the cars that taught me to judge the book and not the cover. Huge amount of love and appreciation I have for this as well as the G80 and now-departed Kia K900 for how influential they were in my budding automotive enthusiasm.
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  102. Love watching Tedward squeeze big things into tight spaces 🙊
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  103. Fun fact - A big part of how FCA gets away with building shitloads of Hemi V8 monsters like this is by buying Tesla’s ZEV credits since Tesla is in such good graces of the EPA regulations. So as long as it’s more economical and viable for them to do that than to redesign their engines and platforms, I think we’ll see more FCA vehicles like these.
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  104. VW should consider offering the GTI tune of the 2.0T, especially for a larger entry in this segment with upper trims in the high $30k’s…
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  105. Alex makes a great point about Lincoln prioritizing ride and comfort over handling. I think that was a really smart choice for this segment and I agree that wayyyyyyy too many compact crossovers are trying to be the next X3. Kudos to Lincoln for charting their own course. I love the comfort-focused mission of the Corsair and I would honestly take this over a GLC300. Few other people might say that but that’s just me personally.
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  106. An ice course - the only place you’ll hear someone say “I think the day is over since I see asphalt”
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  107. Thank you Genesis for being one of the only automakers other than Tesla that actually wants to be creative and original (albeit in a different way than Tesla). Would easily take this over all of the German entries in this segment for that reason alone. Easily one of my top 3 favorites in this segment.
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  108. Honestly, with how aggressive these M models are, I’d personally rather just get an M60i version and tune it for full M power levels. But obviously that comes with its own pros and cons. Alpina versions of the X5 or X6 would be really cool to see imho
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  109. Topher hitting milestones! Congratulations! You deserve it! Is it just me, tho, or does every car youtuber and their mom have a BRZ or 86 now? Lmao this is the 4th I’ve seen (Evan Shanks, Jack from savagegeese, Everyday Driver, and now Topher), and I’m sure there are more beyond that.
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  110. Cue the reliability jokes…jk jk. FCA (and Alfa specifically) has their shortcomings, for sure, but what I love about them is they see the value in approaching cars with a fun, enthusiast-oriented mindset much more so than many other automakers. They know who they are and what they do and they don’t try to be everything to everyone. Not necessarily a mindset that lends itself well to sales and profits, but it makes for far more interesting and enjoyable products.
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  111. 15:35 That’s still me at 22😂 I’ve actually met quite a few car people on bike rides around here.
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  112. Honestly part of me is just so over this whole “tuff and rugged off-roady trail ready adventure” trend going on with crossovers and thinks to myself, “Even Mazda has to do this now? Really???🙄😒” But I know I know, it’s the hot trendy thing right now, and Mazda needs all the $$$ it can get as a small automaker. That aside, though, looks excellent and interior is beautifully done in typical Mazda fashion, and I’m sure it drives great. I love so much of what Mazda’s about and the way they sweat driving dynamics and details other automakers blow over (full disclosure I have a 3 hatch lol), and ultimately I want the best for them as a company. If this is where they judged the greatest sales opportunity to be and it’ll make the cash that’ll keep the Miata around, I guess I shouldn’t complain.
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  113. Honestly I hope Lincoln takes this exact thing and just makes it electric. Don’t change much else, if anything at all. Keep all the interior buttons and knobs and conservative aesthetics and have it be the traditional American counterpunch to the Model X and other future luxury electric 3 row SUV’s.
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  114. Ah yes - the car that started it all for me. A cool neighbor let me sit in his 996 (just a C4S, though) when I was like 5 years old and the rest is history! Love how Porsche knows exactly what the 911 is and evolves it so carefully to stay true to that mission, even if that means going against the grain of the rest of the market. The kinda approach that keeps me coming back to it even 15 years after that first encounter. Just the fact that you can still get a manual on the S versions in 2021 is something to celebrate. That’d be my personal choice in the 911 lineup, but these Turbos are wicked, for sure.
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  115. The whole “M” treatment just seems lost on this. I’d skip this version and just go for an eDrive40. Plenty for a daily driver, I’m sure.
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  116. Long live the NA V8! Props to Genesis for keeping it in the G90! I also appreciate the ergonomic simplicity here. Tech integration done right. Just enough features for the price and nature of the car but nothing excessive. I’d certainly take this over a Lexus LS. What were some of those noises coming from the rear suspension, though? Did not sound great...😬😬
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  117. As great as it may be to drive and as cool as it may be that it offers a manual, I could never live with that interior. Classic example of mindlessly following industry trends without any critical thought as to whether it actually makes for a better product. Real knobs and buttons, then we’ll talk.
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  118. First time I ever tried driving stick was in my friend’s dad’s ‘64 Beetle. Only messed around with it for like a half hour, but boy that thing was hard! There’s definitely a tricky line to walk with classics between preserving and enjoying them, between taking care of them and stretching their legs. The relative lack of technology and electronics really recalibrates your mind and tests your abilities. What I wonder a lot is what the classics of the future will be and what we’ll view as vintage years and years from now...possible next video?
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  119. I’d take this over a Prius on looks alone. Styling is subjective, of course, and the Ioniq is far from my favorite looking car, but I’m sorry the Prius is just FUGLY! And I like the powertrain in this with the DCT better than the Prius.
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  120. One of the only cars I can recall in recent memory that’s so compelling to drive that the infotainment is the last thing mentioned when being reviewed, and most people are like, “yeah it’s not great or best in class, but the rest of the car is so compelling.” That says a lot in 2022 with how tech-centric the automotive market is getting.
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  121. On the second day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me Two Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  122. Thank you for actually providing a more holistic evaluation of this car instead of just roasting the range like so many have. There’s still a lot to like here and a lot Mazda has done well, even if many would like the range to be longer. Let’s see what the rotary plug-in hybrid version has to offer. I think that’ll really be where this car starts to make sense.
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  123. Pretty compelling package overall! Strong feature set for the price point and seems pretty fun to drive and easy to live with! Doesn’t sound half bad for a 1.6T either, tho I would definitely shut off the fake noise.
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  124. Leonaza7 Because to them, it’s about keeping their jobs, not doing their jobs
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  125. Such a refreshing review to watch. Reminded me of what originally drew me to AOA - enthusiasm for pragmatism, thorough value proposition analysis and detailed comparisons and insights. Would absolutely LOVE to see an entry in this segment bought long-term for the channel. As a save the manuals kinda guy, I vote for a 5-speed Versa, but would love to see any of them to be honest.
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  126. The 3rd gen 3 was one of the cars I think of as foundational to my automotive passion to be honest. I was smitten at how good it looked, and it was honestly thrilling just to read about what a hero of a driver it was in all the magazines and websites. It was amazing to me that a small, yet might company like Mazda that had just gone independent could engineer such a brilliant-to-drive compact car that looked like a million bucks and had a segment-top interior and yet price it competitively with the competition when Toyota and Honda had been phoning in the Corolla and Civic. Fast forward to when the fourth gen came out, and I was looking for a fun stick shift compact (not necessarily hot) hatch. I ultimately decided on a manual NA FWD version of one of these 4th gen hatches, even though it isn’t quite the driver the 3rd gen was. I wanted something NA instead of, say, a Civic or a Hyundai/Kia with a 1.5/1.6T, and I preferred this overall to a Corolla hatch (for primarily interior and torquiness of the 2.5 vs. the Toyota 2.0). Though I’ve been very happy with it, don’t get me wrong, I’m a little saddened at this whole premium/luxury shift happening with Mazda, and that was the primary reason I decided against a Turbo hatch. If I wanted something with this much power, I’d just get a hot hatch personally, and as aware as I am that Mazda’s a small company with limited resources, I do think they missed an opportunity here to make this a hotter hatch. That’s not to say I think this needs to rival, say, the Veloster N and Civic Type R, but I think this could have been an amazing AWD Japanese GTI. And here’s why I say that - think about what happened last time Mazda offered a quality, reliable, Japanese interpretation of a fun, sporty, European icon. That recipe sound familiar??? Sure, that was 30 years ago now, but with how controversial the Mk8 GTI has been, I still think that really could have been a hit. And I think Mazda is putting a little too much pressure on themselves to grow up to be honest. They can have the luxurious, premium amenities AND the fun, sporty character AT THE SAME TIME! It’s been done before (that’s the whole thesis statement of the GTI, is it not?), and I think they could have achieved that balance in a little bit more of an enthusiast-friendly way with these Turbo 3’s. But then again, there are aftermarket companies like Corksport up here in the PNW that can help with that, if that’s what you’re after. Let’s see what the RWD models bring. Ok thanks for coming to my Mazda owner TedTalk.
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  127.  @papa_pt  True, but that’s far less of a bad thing in my book than in many others’. Unpopular opinion, tho.
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  128. Manual compact daily drivers for the win! Love driving my stick Mazda3 hatch, even here in downtown Seattle, which is literally perched on a hill. Doesn’t handle quite like the new Civics do (primarily bc torsion beam rear), but I much prefer the sound and power delivery of an NA 2.5 to a 1.5/1.6T personally, and I was willing to trade some handling and a couple mpg’s for that. And at Lake Washington C&C, it still gets a few looks and questions here and there.
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  129. I think part of the enthusiast disconnect with Tesla is a generational thing. I’m 22 and I’ve only driven manual for about a year now. I haven’t even learned how to rev match perfectly yet. For enthusiasts around my age and younger, we’ve only just started getting behind the wheel of ICE cars, learning stick, etc. and yet they’re already being phased out. Yet for enthusiasts closer to Tedward’s age, they’ve already had years of driving experience with manuals, ICE’s, etc, which perhaps is part of what makes them more receptive and open to such transformational change. Maybe they’re more ready for something new in the automotive space.
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  130.  @HardlyaDavidson  Tedward’s actually planning on getting a Civic Si.
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  131. NA 4 cylinders don’t suck! Big reason why I love my Mazda3 so much, especially with a manual! Power delivery is so much nicer and more responsive than a 1.5/1.6T
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  132. I actually just picked up a manual Mazda3 hatch a couple weeks ago! Plenty practical for my needs and I reeeeeeeeeally wanted that stick, so definitely more of an emotional purchase lol. Rode in a CX-5 to the dealer, though, and still a great crossover in its class, even if it’s been around for a few years.
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  133. Last I checked, we don’t drive on paper! Totally with you that - specs never tell the whole story!
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  134. Blonde du jour indeed! SHE’S the one with the fake news!
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  135. Oh hell yes please do! I’m curious what your impressions are of the normal ZL1’s 10-speed auto vs. the GT500’s DCT.
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  136. I’ve always loved the pragmatic way Alex looks at the Ridgeline. It really helps appreciate the merits of the Ridgeline relative to its competitors. If a Ridgeline could handle everything I needed it to do, this would be my choice in the midsize pickup segment without question. I’m honestly not a fan of how they doubled down on the manly tough talk in the press release, though. Just OWN the fact that it’s the unibody option in the segment that’s easier to live with with better driving dynamics! But I guess that’s what they think they need to do to appeal to pick up shoppers smh. So be it. Still love the Ridgeline nonetheless.
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  137.  @ShaiyanHossain  Fair point. Actually that’s probably the better analogy lol
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  138. Wow that editing tho! This could be a documentary intro! The beginning kinda reminded me of Stranger Things...almost like the 600LT was the mind flayer or something...maybe that's just because I just finished season 3 lol. Loved the way it progressed, too. I was mesmerized the whole time! Easily my favorite of your videos from a cinematography standpoint!
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  139. Appreciate the traditional and conservative exterior looks, but Mercedes is losing me with these new interiors. The center/passenger screens don’t bother me as much as the LCD gauge clusters, which look so lazily and cheaply integrated and just like an afterthought that got tacked on at the very end. Even just a proper dash cutout for the same screen would go a long way to make the interior feel so much more cohesive. More physical controls would also be a welcome change.
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  140. First the GT4, now the Merc-Maybach? The geese really been dropping the golden eggs recently.
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  141. Let’s hope it all comes crushing down now so that at least some of his supporters who aren’t so far gone wake up to the shitshow they elected into office.
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  142. Our neighbors across the street growing up had one of these and 2 E Class wagons. Exquisite taste they had.
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  143. Wow I kinda forgot how well-done VW/Audi’s turbo 4’s are! I think personally, I’d be tempted by an XC60 or an RDX over this, but you can’t go wrong with a Q5.
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  144. Great to see some Alpina love on TheTopher! We need Alpina versions of the current 5 and 8 Series in the US!😭 As purely a daily driver, I’d rock any Alpina model over the corresponding M model any day of the week! So much better suited to daily driving on public roads.
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  145. What’s crazy is the concept version of this looked AMAZING! And it wasn’t like it was way too unrealistic for production. But of course Subaru tuned it into just another 3 row SUV🙄
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  146. Fun fact - my vehicle dynamics professor in college was a career GM engineer before he started teaching! Reminding me a lot of his class in this video!
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  147. Being the weird kid I was, I convinced my dad to trade his E39 540 in for a Camry Hybrid. I regret it every day😭 I actually learned stick tho on an E53 X5! My mom got it one day during summer 2020 when our neighbors were moving to teach my bro and I stick and I took it to college my senior year! To its credit, it made it flawlessly 900 miles from San Francisco, CA to Spokane, WA with 109k on it. It ALMOST lasted me the whole year until it leaked coolant on me at 112k💀 Miss that thing tho and I definitely wanna own one again at some point.
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  148. Still love the Stinger GT. If I wanted a fast, fun, practical 4-door for ~$50k, I’d head straight for one of these and wouldn’t think twice about it. No, it’s not perfect, but none of the slight shortcomings would be dealbreakers for me personally. And as much as I try to stay above discussions of brand stigma, image, perception, stereotypes, etc., what I do think there’s something to be said for in that respect about the Stinger GT is that it’s off the beaten path. It’s an insider’s choice and shows that you’re an intelligent buyer, and to me that’s worth more than any Audi or BMW or Mercedes logo.
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  149. Is the Tedward a standard feature?
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  150. CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER? YOU SWINE!
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  151. If this keeps the NA 4 cylinder when the Rogue gets the 1.5T 3 cylinder, that alone would make pick this over the Rogue. And I’d take this over a 3 cylinder Escape or Trailblazer or Encore, I’ll give it that 😂
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  152. The wagon envy is real
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  153. This is the kind of vehicle that the Alex on Autos/Auto Buyers Guide perspective/philosophy lends itself really well to, and the pragmatism argument is well taken. I think this was a great review in terms of both asserting your own position/argument on the car with conviction as well as recognizing the differences in the way the majority of the general buying public is looking at EV’s
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  154. Desert Guy 1000% percent agree. It’s maddening and ludicrous. These are truly the dark ages of American politics.
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  155. Hell yeah long live the wagon! These deserve so much more love than they get. I gotta say...if I needed a daily dad whip cruiser, this would probably be my #1 choice. I might skip the cross country and I think I’d get a lower trim version to keep the price in check. But I’d probably splurge on the B&W audio, too
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  156. VW has been killing it with these facelifts of this and the Arteon! For a 2 row crossover on the larger end of the segment, though, the GTI tune of the 2.0T with ~220 hp really ought to be standard or at least optional on the R-Line. I bet they could get similar fuel economy out of that, even with the increased power output.
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  157. Happy Tedward is the best Tedward 🥰 More road trips please!
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  158. It’s giving major Nick Murray 911 vibes
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  159. Leonaza7 I wish I could say I agree. But then the WH will just fill the seats with all the alt-right nutjobs! I hope the cream of the crop stays and fights the good fight like they are here!
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  160. A constructive criticism if I may as a fan of the channel, though it applies to other car reviewers, as well. Is it just me, or does anyone else think that “special” is becoming one of the most vague, overused buzzwords in car reviews now? I feel like it’s been thrown around so much now that it just lacks meaning. With the Santa Cruz, when you say the interior doesn’t feel as “special” as the Maverick, what specifically do you mean by that? What do you wish Hyundai had changed vs the Tucson? Material choices? Colors? Design? Utility? Would love for you to elaborate further on that in future Santa Cruz videos.
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  161. Fun > fast 100%. What a coincidence that I was just rereading Slow Car Fast by Ryan ZumMallen. Great book btw for anyone who hasn’t read it. Also how’s the MCT in these compared with the current C63...big difference or nah?
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  162. Never has GT been such a relative term lol
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  163. New favorite in the midsize luxury segment, even without knowing how it drives. This is one of the very few cars I’d take on looks (inside and out) alone. Volvo S90 is a very close second, but this is my new #1. Would EASILY take this over any comparable German competitor.
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  164. It’s “an car,” in the words of Daily Motor! Honestly, if I got a Miata for weekend funsies, this is the kind of vehicle I’d consider as a daily driver. As cool as stuff like the new Ioniq 5 N is, I’d want an EV to be a comfortable, practical, inexpensive-to-run daily driver in my case, which this does quite well! For being in the position they’re in, Nissan’s making pretty dang good lemonade with the lemons they have.
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  165. Ummm...I thought the Stinger and the G70 were the European sport sedan alternatives from Hyundai/Kia/Genesis🤔...really, Redline??? That’s no slight against the K5. I think the whole really powerful FWD burnout sensation is hilarious, too! But I definitely wouldn’t go so far as to consider this an alternative to European sports sedans, especially when they have the Stinger and G70.
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  166.  @garrettw99  Recently unsubbed from Redline lol. Just not into them much anymore for that reason and others.
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  167. I have the weirdest obsession with this car. Honestly, if I had $200k+ to blow on a daily, this would be it. I’d get mine in Mamba Green tho🐍
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  168. I could get used to this Tedward quarantine content😂 I’m resonating with a lot of the same feelings. My parents also have the news on like allllllllll day and I’m also craving that in person interaction with friends, even as an introvert, but I could honestly get used to this whole online class thing. Just roll out of bed and fire up Zoom! Or just watch the lecture videos your professors post whenever you want. Kinda nice tbh. What’s next? BMW E92 M3 Grocery Run POV?
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  169. On one hand, I appreciate that Mazda gave us this at all, but on the other hand, I can’t help but think this was a missed opportunity. Personally I would have liked to see just a few more under the skin changes and handling upgrades to support the extra power. I think they could have made this slightly more athletic while maintaining the luxurious overall demeanor. But as Sarah said, perhaps that’s where the aftermarket will come in for this...
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  170. I’ll give Nissan this…for being in the position they’re in, they’re really trying to make the best lemonade they can with the lemons they have.
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  171. To Subaru’s credit this whole Wilderness trim idea is a good one. Here in the NW there are tonsssssss of Outbacks and Crosstreks running around with modifications like this (lift, knobbier tires, body cladding, etc). Just wish they’d dial in the CVT tuning a little bit more and add some more physical controls to supplement the touchscreen.
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  172. Fun fact - a lot of the carbon chassis components of this and the i8 were made in central WA state! Moses Lake to be specific. They also did a lot of collaboration with Boeing on composite materials research.
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  173. Sir Tedward His Royal Highness🤴🏼🇬🇧
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  174. On the fourth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  175. Leonaza7 Couldn’t have said it better myself
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  176. If👏it👏ain’t👏broke👏don’t👏fix👏it. New car old for the win!
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  177. A Mustang in the same sense that American cheese is cheese.
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  178. Engineering class with Tedward! Now THIS is the kind of curriculum I wish we covered in my heat transfer and thermodynamics classes!😭😭
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  179. I’d have one of these over a Taycan or an EQE/EQS or a Model S or a Lucid Air for the interior buttons and knobs alone.
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  180. All about spreading the love! Totally agree that we gotta detach masculinity from manual transmission expertise. So stupid omg. Also, auto rev match in every manual car should be able to be turned off at the press of a button. Don’t make me go into sport mode or turn off traction control or any of that shit. Just. let. me. press. the. damn. button. Also, #respectthestickdrivingmoms
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  181. Yes still here hahaha. It was a Porsche that started it all for me too! Neighbor across the street had a 996 4S that he let me sit in and the rest is history! As overused a word in most car reviews as it is, “solid” is definitely an apt descriptor for a Macan. Love that Porsche sweats the driving dynamics like no one else.
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  182. Those 850R’s are sweet! The Swedish FWD RS3s of the ‘90s! Also...fugazzi wtf😂😂
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  183. It’s by no means sincere or even adequate, but at least it’s not nothing. Or worse, kissing Trump’s ass.
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  184. I can’t decide what’s more satisfying - that French toast or the belt straps on that vintage BMW😍
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  185. Leonaza7 They’re the medical experts we need right now! Hope they take as much advantage as possible of their exposure while they’re on the president’s good side.
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  186. Mercedes is losing me with these new interiors…the center and passenger screens don’t bother me as much as the gauge cluster, which looks so poorly and lazily integrated and like a complete afterthought. Return of physical controls would also be much appreciated.
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  187. Lmaoooo. E36’s are hard to beat. I’d also say older Civic Si’s. Manual V6 Accords too.
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  188. Wow. Sarah’s only the 2nd car reviewer I know of who lifts the cars they review. Glad to see someone else doing this!
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  189. Been fun watching this car on the channel! Personally, of the possible next vehicles you listed out, I’m rooting for an RC F or a 1LE Camaro. There are already plentyyyyyy of people doing stuff with Broncos and Model 3’s imo. Can’t think of anyone off the top of my head who’s done much content on an RC F, and Chevy could certainly use some sales help with the Camaro lol. And both are NA V8 - last of their kind! Whatever you ultimately decide tho, can’t wait to see what you do with it.
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  190. I hardly ever say this, but Mini is actually one of the few automakers that I think should just dive full-on into the EV game ASAP. Makes a lot of sense for the small, athletic cars they offer, and could provide an opportunity to breathe new life into some of their more niche models like the convertible and the Clubman. Yes, the stickshifts and gas engines would be missed, but I still think it’d be the right move. Provided they can get the range/charging times improved, of course.
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  191.  @garrettw99  THANK YOU! I hear so many reviewers bitch and whine and complain about “the AnCiEnT, dAtEd, oLd 6 SpEeD aUtO” when Mazda still programs it beautifully and it returns competitive (if slightly lower) performance and fuel economy. Also means it doesn’t gear hunt all the time like a 9 or 10 speed. Could an 8-speed deliver better 0-60 and mpg’s? Sure. But the Mazda 6-speed auto is still perfectly fine for getting the job done.
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  192. Love the Alpina treatment. Hope BMW applies it to more of their models like the 5 and the 8. I feel like it’s better suited to the bigger Beemers than the M treatment is.
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  193. If I got a Miata and needed a more practical daily driver, this would honestly be one of the top contenders. Especially with the lease deals going on these.
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  194. “Leaks never get better”…don’t ask me how I learned that one😳 This makes me miss my E53 X5😢
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  195. Hats off to Hyundai for giving this a shot in the US market! We need more small trucks like this in the market. Huge kudos, even if it’s not exactly to my aesthetic taste.
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  196. Congrats, Uncle Tedward! 🥰 And hope the Lexus dealer makes it right and takes proper care of you!
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  197. Quick! Calculate the tension in every one of the cables given the applied force of the Unimog.
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  198. I miss the pre-facelift looks especially up front to be honest, but I actually appreciate the reigned-in powertrain. Still sounds plenty throaty with a nice amount of supercharger whine, but a lot more fitting for a luxury car.
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  199. Happy to see you cheered up by this! You really do have such a special connection to these cars and talent in conveying and sharing those feelings with us. We love you!!! ❤
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  200. Honestly I’m getting kind of tired of reviewers holding “brand stigma” against cars such as this G70. I get that it’s a factor in a segment like this, but that’s not why I read or watch a car review. I want a car review to simply tell me about the car and its strengths and weaknesses. Leave the “brand issues” for consumers to decide.
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  201. Someone nominate this distinguished, esteemed gentlemen for a Grammy, please
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  202. Imho the M treatment is just lost on these larger BMW’s, especially with how they’re driven like 90% of the time. Makes sense on a 2 or 3 series, but for a 5 series on up, an Alpina would definitely be my personal choice. Much better grand tourer with still plenty of handling chops, and aesthetically more my taste, especially in green with the multispoke rims.
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  203. Am I crazy or does it lowkey sound like an Alfa Quadrifoglio V6?
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  204. Went on the configurator and fully loaded one of these just for fun and it came out to…wait for it…$80,075! Tbh I just don’t see the point of this when you can get a near fully equipped GLC300 for the low to mid 60’s. Hell, you could probably even get into a GLC43 for this tester’s price.
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  205. Leonaza7 Omg your comments on his videos are always ON POINT! I’m so here for it
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  206. A 2 door manual hatch in 2021?! Doth mine eyes beseech me?😱
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  207. Leonaza7 I mean...what can you expect from this administration? They don’t know where the bottom is and they’ll stop at nothing to find it to stay in power🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️
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  208. Something something REAL MEN something something ‘MURICA bla bla bla…
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  209. One of the few cars whose style alone just might be able to sell me. Love the looks that much. I think I could live with the “muscle car” driving demeanor. The factory-installed sport exhaust is a must-have, though.
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  210. 5:25 It’s basically just a V12 Miata 💁‍♂️
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  211. The futuristic film analogy of the final thoughts is a great one. Hadn’t looked at it that way but it makes a lot of sense. This S Class, to me, represents what happens when an automaker gets too caught up in consumer trends and market pressure without any critical thought as to whether it actually makes for a better, easier-to-use, enjoyable-to-drive product. With so many other luxury automakers making the tech-everything dive, I wish Mercedes would put their foot down, take a stand, and approach their interiors with a “tech in moderation” mindset. It may not be giving their target market exactly what they say they want, but it would absolutely make for less distracting, more user-intuitive vehicles, especially in the long term (though yes, I know hardly anyone keeps these long term). Not holding my breath, though.
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  212. If they’d make the mild hybrid Ingenium inline 6 an option I’d have one faster than you can say “but the reliability tho”
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  213. The CLA35 is a cool car for sure, but $46-70k opens up a lot of options on the market, and I can think of a number of other cars I’d rather have for that price. I’d either go for an M240i (real coupe) or go one class up in the luxury segment for that price to an S4 or a C43. Or I might even save some cash and get a Stinger GT or a G70 3.3T.
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  214. 2:05 learn to merge, people! Omg😠
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  215. Absolutely agree! Fellow Mazda3 owner here! Mines a ‘21 with a manual, though.
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  216. Hey Infiniti, why don’t you go ask Audi how trying to get away with CVT’s in the luxury segment went🤦🏼‍♂️ Sad to think that this is the successor to sportier RWD SUV’s like the old EX and FX, but at least there are new entries in this segment like the Stelvio and GV70 to spiritually take that place.
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  217. Thank you Alex for keeping the comparisons you reference realistic and appropriate. I noticed when Sofyan from Redline Reviews reviewed this same car, he seemed to be constantly regurgitating the Kia marketing line of comparisons with compact luxury sports sedans. Very well done and I expected nothing less. In this segment, I think an Accord or a Mazda6 would tempt me personally, but I’d put this right behind them and ahead of the Sonata and Camry.
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  218. Lol, look at the window switches in a previous gen Merc E Class. I think you’ll find they’re pretty familiar.
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  219. I’d go for a manual Corolla or Veloster R-Spec on a budget or a Mazda3 or GTI if I could spend a little bit more. I’ve gotta say, though - these base Golfs deserve wayyyyyyy more love here in North America. The styling may be a little too bland for some, and the tech may not be cutting edge, but that interior is easily still one of the nicest in the class, even after all these years. Just wish it still had the 1.8T instead of the 1.4T.
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  220. Not only that, but I’d take it a step further - we need this kind of financial influence out of politics, period! On both sides!
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  221. This is way more exciting than the Zoom lecture I should be watching. It sure is getting old at this point, but god I love that EJ25. Such a unique, unmistakable sound. Recognizable from a mile away! Sounds especially good with that Cobb exhaust. Also I hella feel you on touching your face😂
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  222. Cool getting to learn more about you and your journey to TheTopher/WR/DM! Funnily enough, even being in grad school for engineering now, I still have a lot of interest in getting into automotive YouTube/content creation, and sometimes I wish I had just gotten onto that path from the beginning lol. I could definitely see myself contributing to a channel like Daily Motor or something in the future. Probably on the side to start out and if I don’t end up liking engineering then try to make it full time. Love the Stinger GT, too. Super cool car. As much as I try to stay above discussions of brand stigma, image issues, stereotypes of cars and buyers, etc personally, there’s something to be said for the fact that it’s an insider’s choice and shows you’re an intelligent buyer. I’ve seen quite a few of ‘em at car meets and supposedly they actually respond really well to mods. People push GT’s to like 500 hp on stock internals, and some of the exhausts low key make them sound like Ghiblis. Pretty wild stuff, and definitely hope people keep buying them new so Kia keeps making them!
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  223. Is there a traditional dial-shaped tach you can pull up on that center gauge display? Especially on the manual versions…
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  224. Coupe looks good, but I’d HAVE to get a cabrio to hear that V10 top down😛😛 Base vs. plus? Probably base since cabrio body style takes away the ultimate in handling capability anyway, and cabrio is likely better suited to the base’s character. Probably unpopular choices, but that’s just me🤷‍♂️ If I was goin’ balls out on the track tho, Plus coupe all day.
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  225. Leonaza7 Completely agree! Trust me - I can’t stand it either! I just get all the info I need to know from these videos and I always fast forward to Brian’s analysis. And we ABSOLUTELY need people to stand up to Trump. The alternative is dangerous, and as we’ve seen over the course of this pandemic, could cost lives.
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  226. Coloring With D Yeah I took world civilizations last semester and that was definitely a pattern we noticed, as well. Hopefully we can get this mess cleaned up as quickly as we can. Going on much longer like this will do irreparable damage to our country.
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  227. On the seventh day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 7 GLS’s 6 Equinoxes 5 GX’s 4 Grenadiers 3 M5’s 2 Karmann Ghias And a 250 in a pear tree
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  228. Topher Fridays!😍 Been biking down my local auto row a lot recently and I was talking Miatas with the Mazda sales manager and he was so nice he even gave me his card and offered me a test drive! What a homie lol. Think I’ll have to take that up pretty soon here.
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  229. It may not be as athletic as some of the sportiest models in this segment, but if I was looking for a more comfort-oriented compact luxury sedan, the S60 would definitely be at the top of my list. I’d certainly take a Momentum/Inscription S60 over, say, a base A4 or a luxury version of the C300. I’m just bored of the German entries in this segment and I find it refreshing how unique the S60 is overall. I’d skip the R-Design and Polestar Engineered trims, though, because the S60 really seems to excel as more of a comfortable luxury car.
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  230.  @TedwardDrives  YOU’VE RUINED MY CHRISTMAS! 😢😢 Jk jk, glad you took some time for you. And 9’s my lucky number anyway 😊
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  231. I certainly don’t believe he’s Christian - he created a cult of hatred and bigotry all his own
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  232. Beach boys! 🏖️ Love all the vibes here! More coastal content, please!
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  233. “Conservatism”...nothing more than a euphemism for protecting the .001% and their profits, at least to the majority of the Republican Party.
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  234. The front grille looks like it got put on upside down
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  235. The most under-appreciated car in this class. So much soul and charisma that much of the competition lacks. I don’t care that the tech isn’t cutting edge or that the interior isn’t the most luxurious in the segment. It drives so much more excitingly that I’d live with those things.
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  236. Good on Nissan for rising to the occasion in redesigning this. It’ll sure pay off in this segment. I have no doubt they’ll move tons of these. Though I will say I hope they add a hybrid powertrain to the menu to compete with the Rav4 and CR-V even more.
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  237. It’s probably all that hydroxychloroquine
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  238. My dad and I ended up with one of these from the rental counter moving myself into my sophomore year of college. Rear seats down and it actually almost fit my entire dorm room’s worth of stuff in there.
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  239. Oh hey I know that car! Best birthday present ever! 🎉🎁🎂🥳
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  240. Wow what a guy! I'd sure love to be where he's at by the time I'm 21! Loved his insights into the racing scene. You've got yourself a new sub, Jackie!
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  241. Definitely miss cars like this that take skill to drive. Totally agree - that’s how you cultivate love and passion for a driver’s car. Sadly that seems to be getting less and less viable in today’s market. But at least there are still cars like this to appreciate.
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  242. As soon as I typed that I did have second thoughts lolol. I think 991.1 also makes a strong case for being the last of the NA models, considering the model lineup generally
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  243. I appreciate the conservative exterior but those screens and especially that gauge cluster just ruin the interior for me😞 I’d honestly rather have a mildly optioned base or S Panamera for the same price.
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  244. I could see this being a hoot with a decent stick
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  245. I think I’d still prefer my Mazda3 hatch 6 speed over this, but definitely some solid improvements here. Glad they cleaned up the looks and improved the manual experience at least somewhat. Hopefully this bodes well for the Si and Type R.
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  246. Gimme a few - gotta get through the 11 GT86 videos in my sub box that just dropped first then I’ll come back to this.
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  247. If GM is this desperate for fuel economy, they should honestly just cave and buy the eAWD Prius drivetrain from Toyota and design the platform around that. This powertrain strategy is absolute nonsense.
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  248. I like how these still have an off-the-beaten-path, insider’s-choice sort of appeal in this segment. In my personal top 3 overall, though I’ll take one in green with the white interior, pls
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  249. The ghost of Cayman past...
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  250. I applaud Hyundai for swinging for the fences in terms of styling, but if I’m honest I find it fussy and awkward. Mazda3 would be my personal choice in this segment.
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  251. I wish I could share substitute Topher’s appreciation and excitement around this. It still just doesn’t do it for me🤷‍♂️
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  252. Appreciate you guys maintaining a mature and professional tone over the elephant in the room here and not resorting to lame jokes and basest instinct snap judgements about GM. That’s not to say it isn’t an issue - I think many people are rightfully concerned and trepidatious about this given the Blazer’s issues, but let’s see how this plays out instead of bagging it straight out of the gate.
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  253. Honestly I feel like the M40i would be plenty for a fun daily driver SUV. The full-on M just seems silly, and I’d probably go for an X3, too. If I really wanted something this fast, I think I’d rather have a Macan Turbo or a Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Also, minor point but I like how this has BMW’s original digital gauges and not the weird live cockpit.
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  254. This new Chris’s hands are almost as sexy as regular Chris’s…still nicer than Charlie’s tho (no offense Charlie) I’ll take em
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  255. I think Lexus cleaned up the looks nicely with the mid cycle refresh. Definitely more attractive to my eye than the BMW 4, though the Q60 is still the supermodel of this segment imo. Honestly, if I was looking for a model in this segment to be just a road car and not a track weapon, I’d have this over an M4 or a C63 for sure. All the capability and performance I’d need and enjoy and I prefer the NA power delivery. Likely reliability and a more livable demeanor certainly don’t hurt either.
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  256. Honestly for having been through what shes has she’s in not too bad of shape! A testament how how well-built those older S Classes are! Looking forward to content on that E46 back there👀
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  257. Holy embargo lift omg😂 Glad I stopped by the geese first. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the “Cars and Trucks are Changing Forever” video, and just how despondent and beside themselves so many who commented there seemed to feel about the future of cars. At least now, there’s still stuff like this to get excited about, though. Great video as always.
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  258. It’s taken me quite some time to warm up to the new NSX if I’m honest, but I think I’m getting there. For some background, I credit the 911 for making me a car guy. Our neighbor across the street had a 996 and he was nice enough to let me sit in it, and from that moment on, I was hooked on cars. Since then, I’ve really come to appreciate how steadily and carefully the 911 has evolved from generation to generation as I’ve grown up. When the new NSX first came out, I thought Acura went wayyyyyyy out over their skis with the tech. It seemed so detached from the purity and simplicity that the original NSX represented and way too video gamey and digital to me to be a rewarding driver’s car. I still think that to a certain degree, but much less so than when it first came out. And hey, NSX does stand for NEW Sports Experimental, so by it’s very name, it can’t be what a 911 is. Maybe I didn’t quite approach it with an open enough mind at first. Still, though, what I’d like to see is a RWD NSX - keep the rear electric motor for the torque fill and the electric only driving capability, but ditch the two front motors to get some of the organic feel back. I’d be willing to take the hit to the 0-60 and handling numbers to get that feel back. Just my thoughts, though.
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  259. Am I a crazy stubborn old grandpa for thinking the touchscreen is too big? I guess it just sticks out a bit too much on the dash. LOVE the analog gauges though.
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  260. Aggghhh I miss SoCal so much! You literally can’t run out of car things to do down there.
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  261. This >>> new SL
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  262. Mama Topher has excellent taste! Would love to see her make a video appearance one day!
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  263. george ibrahim Looks are subjective, but I think I like the Corsair’s looks better overall. Not loving the facelifted GLC’s looks personally. That’s just me, though.
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  264. Tedward is a knowledgeable automotive enthusiast who provides entertaining content on YouTube. I appreciate his passion for cars and his ability to connect with his audience.
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  265. Want one of these ND3’s soooooooooooooooo badly. Though would probably go for a Grand Touring with the tan interior personally. Maybe even wrap it BRG!
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  266. Oui oui Tedouard tres bien l'Alpine! This almost kinda strikes me as like a French Miata with the way you were describing it... Hope you get to drive the current version one day!
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  267. Tedward I’ll be able to if an apocalypse is imminent😂
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  268. There are kindergarteners with superior moral compasses to this orange, whiny manchild. A complete leadership failure.
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  269. I’d get it in blue, but Lexus did a great job with this facelift. The subtle tweaks make a big difference to me compared with the pre-refresh version of the RC F. Looks so much better! And gotta love that NA V8! Sounds glorious!
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  270. MDX’s have some moves for a 3 row SUV! My mom has a 2016 I’ve driven a handful of times and it’s pretty well-composed through corners and tbh even that base NA V6 is ample in power. Type S is definitely a welcome addition to the lineup to creep into Q7 3.0/X5 40i territory, though.
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  271. The NX is due for a redesign, for sure, but I don’t necessarily think the next gen has to try harder to be sporty as Sofyan mentioned. There are already plenty of crossovers in the segment doing that, like the RDX. If I were Lexus, I’d go for something more along the lines of the Corsair, XC60, and base GLC. Comfort first in terms of driving dynamics, but with the Lexus design language.
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  272. I think this is my new favorite entry in this segment. As far as I’m concerned, this is the actual new 3 Series. Best driving car in this class BY A MILE, even if it has some other shortcomings. But I could probably live with those personally. I’d get mine in a Lusso Trim in Visconti Green with the beige interior and swap on summer tires.
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  273.  @dylanw890  Well…have you seen the new C Class released for Europe? Basically this interior scaled down soooooooo…🤡 Excited to see the next gen Genesis G90 though. With the roll Genesis is on I really hope they’ll hit it out of the park.
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  274. “FuN hOt HaTcHeS aRe ImMaTuRe AnD jUvEnIle” I have three words, or rather, three letters, for Mazda: GTI. The most mature, grown-up, livable hot hatch out there. Wish they would have made this more like a Japanese GTI. But nevertheless, I’m glad they’re giving the ‘3 a power bump.
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  275. When I first saw it, I thought they fed a Ford Escape a jellybean
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  276. Into the 40’s MPG is damn good. I’ve seen like 37-38 at the most in my 6-speed Mazda3. Averaging like 33 overall.
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  277. Would also be hilarious to see a big gay road trip with 9 twinks in one of the base models with 3 rows of bench seating
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  278. Tedward Air - 1 J/gK, Water - 4.18 J/gK I swear I didn’t just google that
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  279. ND2 Miata for me. Just speaks to my heart the most. But that’s not to say the Boxster and S2000 aren’t amazing.
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  280. Wow! What a patriot stepping up for his country, even through such grueling personal challenges. Infinite respect for Congressman Raskin and condolences to him and his family and loved ones.
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  281.  @NaijaBull  Oh no, not at all, I’ve been very happy with it! Been a great, fun daily driver with the stick. Lighter than the Turbo models and the power is more usable on the street. Definitely my preference over, say, a Civic or one of the Hyundai/Kia compacts with the 1.5/1.6T. Much prefer the NA sound and power delivery of the base 2.5 and I was willing to trade some handling and suspension refinement for that. With the Turbo versions, though, just wish Mazda had made more supporting changes to back up the extra power to make it more of the Japanese GTI I referred to.
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  282.  @Fordguy1997  Oh I didn’t mean substitute Topher doesn’t do it for me. He’s introduced himself in other videos before. I meant the Mach E doesn’t do it for me.
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  283. Aesthetically not my personal taste and the crackles and pops are honestly a little overdone imo, but still a blast to drive I’m sure. Veloster N would be my personal choice but awesome that Hyundai is offering this, especially with a stick! And you know it’s good when TheTopher spends 36 minutes reviewing it!
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  284. I appreciate that this offers something different in the compact crossover segment, as well, but it would be nice to see the handling dialed in a little bit more for an athletic edge, along with some real non-gloss-black buttons. Also, this powertrain really oughtta be in the XF in some way, shape or form, even if they have to ditch one aspect of it to make room for it.
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  285. The R35 is amazing, don't get me wrong, but I can see why many people say it's "too digital" and that it feels like a video game. The fact that it's so good at finding grip does sap some of the personality. I hope Nissan comes out with a successor, though. If they're smart in how they implement tech to improve the driving experience while still making it engaging and giving it some personality (and keep it in a reasonable price range, of course), I think it could end up a lot like how many people wish the new NSX had ended up...and if they make it mid-engined, it could make a cool AWD alternative to the C8...
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  286. JLR should offer some kinda heritage/retro design edition on the new ones that mimics this look. Maybe through SVO or something
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  287. What a brilliant car. Porsche struck just the right balance here between classic 911 traits and a few steps forward into the future (though I agree with your exterior niggles). As someone made into a car guy because of the 911, I’ve appreciated more and more how steadily Porsche evolves it with each generation, especially as so many automakers race towards the future at breakneck speed. If it were me, I’d go for the base version with the 7 speed manual and the smallest wheel setup.
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  288. The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, what a fantastic vehicle! It was a true gem from General Motors during the Great Recession. The Cobalt SS was known for its sporty performance and sleek design. It really showcased Chevrolet's commitment to producing quality vehicles even during challenging times. Plus, the Mark of Excellence badge just added that extra touch of pride and craftsmanship. A great choice for any car enthusiast!
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  289. Can’t stand the exterior styling, specifically the front end, but I do appreciate the creativity in interior colors and material choices. I’ll give them that.
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  290.  @nurzhantemirbek6911  Powertrain similarities. This shares largely the same 4 cyl-based hybrid systems used in the Highlander and Rav4 Prime. Common components make manufacturing/production costs cheaper.
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  291. When I saw the Instagram post posted last week on this car, I’ll admit I was quite nervous Mark was going to go off about Kia not having any clout or prestige, sleazy dealers, bla bla bla. But I must say - I’m pleasantly surprised how substantive the focus of this video was on the merits of the car. Even if some of the weak points Mark made are less important to me personally and I still care more about the value proposition the Stinger offers, I can see where he’s coming from and appreciate his perspective, though some of the verbiage around the driving dynamics I find to be a little harsh to be perfectly honest.
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  292. Wowowowowowowowowow. The Evija’s gotta be my favorite looking hypercar. You see enough pictures of hypercars and they’re all wild and crazy looking in their own ways, but they all blend together for some reason. (Ok maybe that’s just me). But there’s something different about the Evija. I love how the taillights are built into the rear air ducts like that. Just lets the bodywork do all the talking. Hope it drives as good as it looks!
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  293. This makes me curious what this motor would be like built and tuned to Hellcat power levels😛...being a Toyota I’m sure it could handle it
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  294. YESSSSSSSS I’ve been looking forward to this one! Looks absolutely epic! And if you think Rainier’s pretty from there, wait till you see Rainier National Park itself 😏 Thanks for bringing us along for the Tedventure!
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  295.  @DrRyan82994  Well...if I were in charge at Ford and I was looking at Tesla with the amount of jealousy they clearly have towards them, I’d be thinking to myself, “Hmmm...what made Tesla such a phenomenon in the auto industry?” And I think we could all agree that the answer to that question is that they were creative and original in their approach to cars, even if that’s in ways that some enthusiasts don’t necessarily value. With that in mind, I’d be pushing for an EV approach that embraces that same spirit of creativity and originality in design and hell maybe even coming up with a NEW name for it instead of taking tracing paper to a Model Y and selling out the Mustang name. Just my thoughts.
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  296. The Tophers back together! Missed these videos!
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  297. Kitty go rawr 😼🐆🐾
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  298. Love the GLS and definitely prefer it to the X7, but the AMG treatment on a 3 row SUV like this just seems dumb. And good lord those wheels🙈🤢🥴
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  299. Scenery takes me back to my SAE Baja days in college!
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  300. A constructive criticism if I may as a fan of the channel. In your passing mention of the Wagoneer, I would have appreciated a reference to a specific, concrete, verifiable and widely-documented powertrain issue with the Hurricane Inline 6 if you’re going to make a reliability critique. Otherwise, I would have liked that comparison to focus on other merits of the vehicles themselves, whether that’s other aspects of driving dynamics (ride, handling, cabin noise, fuel economy, etc.) or interior attributes (space, materials, design, features, etc.) or what have you. To simply take a passing swipe at Stellantis and their reliability reputation in the way you did I found to be unprofessional. Otherwise, I enjoyed the review overall and appreciated your specifics in your comparisons to the Expedition and GM full-size offerings.
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  301. Usually I’m not the kind of person to fixate on one feature (or lack thereof) in my judgement of a vehicle’s price, but even I’ll admit that I do kinda bristle at the notion of a turbo 4 cylinder at this price point. I think my ideal spec of this would be a 540i (or i5 40) with no M Sport anything but everything else on the base 19” wheels (maybe 20’s…maybe). Built one on the configurator and that came out to ~$77k
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  302. Still a great entry in this segment for sure, but I’m honestly not feeling the changes here. I think I prefer the Palisade post-refresh.
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  303.  @vomErsten  On the comfort-to-sport spectrum, I’d honestly put the A4/A5 smack in the middle, and I’d put the S60 (R-Design aside) further towards the comfort end. A4/A5 are certainly more daily driver livable than many entries in this segment, but don’t seem to be trying to be as much of a luxury cruiser as, say, this S60 or luxury line C300 models. Fair point on them being faster and more fuel efficient at the same time, but I find their aesthetic to be sterile and conservative to a fault, personally. The S60 may not drive quite as well, but it has enough other redeeming qualities for it to likely be my personal choice over an A4/A5. That’s just me, though.
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  304. Yeahhhhhhhh I’ll take my hot hatch with normal car ride height, thanks
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  305.  @everydaybodybuilding2282  I would disagree with that. I think $50k is plenty fair considering that a comparable German choice with a turbo 6 will run you $10-15 maybe even $20k more. There’s definitely a strong case to be made for the value the Stinger offers for those not interested in purely the logo (even if that’s not many people). Don’t get me wrong - I love stuff like the GTI and WRX, but they’re not nearly in this same performance bracket, nor are they as roomy.
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  306. 34:00 Like if you think one of the Tophers fried up those donuts in that parking lot🍩🍩😋😛
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  307. I’ll admit…I was one of those people who saw Tesla as a threat and viewed them with contempt. But over time I’ve realized they do deserve credit for one thing: they’ve introduced a lot of creativity and originality to the auto industry - so much so that their products can practically market themselves. Enormous respect for that, especially considering the marketing tactics that certain legacy automakers are responding with👀
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  308. Omg the two tone exterior on this goes hard
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  309. I’m sorry - all I see here is a pandering cash cow on wheels. I’ll stick with the RWD 2 Series real coupe lol. If I wanted a four door this size, I’d just get a GTI or Golf R. Or hell, even a Mini Clubman S or JCW. Completely agree with your thoughts at the end of the video - this emerging class of entry level luxury cars doesn’t make much sense to me. The German luxury brands have far better offerings, even at similar price points, and to me, the brand prestige doesn’t mean jack. You can get so much more car for your money than you do with something like this. Although I will say - the A/S/RS3 is still quite a well done car, even having been around for as long as it has.
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  310. Absolutely PROPER spec 🤤 will absolutely go down as one of the great automotive designs of our time. Ian Callum’s finest!
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  311. I’ll take the real 2 Series lol. Or better yet, the RWD 1 hatchback!
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  312. I hope you cover some of those oddball Cannonball stories you mentioned at some point. Those honestly seem more interesting to me than just sending it in an S8 or an M5. As for the M5, if I’m honest, it just strikes me as a numbers car. 600 hp! Fast < 3 s 0-60! Amazing G’s! But behind the wheel on everyday roads, about as much fun as that maroon Subaru Legacy. There’s just something...missing. A fun quality at everyday speeds on public roads, I guess.
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  313. Normally I’m not a fan of people using phrases like, “this doesn’t feel like x thousand dollars,” but even I’ll admit I bristle at the notion of a turbo 4-cylinder (even hybridized) midsize SUV at ~$80k…
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  314. Leonaza7 He’s absolutely delusional. He should be committed to an asylum...that is, if he doesn’t rot in prison for his laundry list of legal violations.
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  315. Totally with you. Taking interior tech this far was a huge misstep that completely ruins the car for me. Think about how much we stare at our phones and computers every day anyway. Do we really want more of that from car interfaces? Also, this is supposed to be the “traditional” option relative to the EQS???? Really???? Never has “traditional” been such a relative term lol
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  316. I’m more of a traditionalist, so I’m team GTI all the way, personally. Fun to drive is so much more than instantaneous electric torque. Sound, gearbox, handling, etc. all go into it.
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  317. In my opinion, Infiniti - likely. They’ve really lost a lot of their mojo. Acura - maybe, depends on whether Acura gets things together with their next wave of products like the RDX and next gen MDX and TLX. Lexus - that’ll be hardest. Their reliability and build quality have always been legendary and they’re finally getting the hang of their design language. Who knows? Surprise me, Genesis!
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  318. Rhanier Santiago In some cases, I’d agree Lexus is resting on their laurels, and Lexus infotainment needs an overhaul for sure. They’ve still got stuff like the LC, though, where we haven’t seen Genesis venture yet. 1000% agree that Genesis is rising to the occasion. If they stay on this trajectory, they’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the luxury space
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  319. I kinda see what Alex means in saying this is the 21st century sedan, but I prefer normal sedan ride height personally. And if I can get an E63 wagon with 90% of the utility and practicality of this with a lower ride height, I’ll take that every time.
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  320. Imagine what the car market would look like if every automaker had a Koji Sato and an Akio Toyoda behind it
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  321. Wow. This thing makes the 992 look like an S Class Coupe by comparison😳
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  322. Oh yeah, us Seattleites kinda gave you SoCal’ers all of our PNW winter weather! You’re welcome 😜
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  323. Omg I always get sad when I reach the end of one of your vlogs since I wish they would just keep going :(( I guess they just feel shorter than they are haha. Always so enjoyable to watch! Keep em coming! Hope you get some POV footage of the McLaren!
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  324. Oh I use touchless washes all the time. But then again, my car’s paint was crap when I got it anyway sooooooo...🤷‍♂️
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  325. Steve Mack But they won’t have the same kind of platform to inform the public that they do now...
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  326. weirdshibainu EXACLTY! And with the Alpina tan interior!
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  327. Personally, I think Audi should make a detuned version of this 5 cylinder standard (or one rung up the ladder from base models of) the A4, A5, Q5, and A6. Think about it. LITERALLY EVERY ENTRY in those segments (except for maybe a couple) come standard with a two🥱liter🥱turbocharged🥱four🥱cylinder🥱with🥱250ish🥱hp. It’d be an instant, easy way to set them apart from everyone else, and I think it could blunt a lot of the criticism that Audi’s are too cold and sterile-feeling. Maybe even play up the kinda driving dynamics in this RS3 with similar tire setups in those models.
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  328. Imho the Si really should have the Type R 2.0T detuned to like 230-250 hp to compete more directly with the GTI, but maintain the <=$30k price tag...for something with about this much power, I think I’d rather have a Veloster R-Spec. Also, is it just me or is that beep at redline annoying af?
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  329. I’m with you on that! I think the “Sportier but still not sporty” thing is just for the thumbnail. In the video itself Alex does a great job appreciating the ES for the comfy cruiser it is.
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  330. I actually think it was a smart move by Subaru to keep the Legacy’s overall character more conservative. I think with a lot of midsize sedans trying to get more and more sporty and athletic, there could be a subset of disaffected buyers out there who owned, say, an older Camry and are put off by the some of the newer entries in this segment. However, in this class, I’d personally go for either an Accord or a Mazda6. I wish Subaru would just slightly improve some aspects of this car. Make the handling slightly better but still keep the comfy ride, make the infotainment slightly more responsive and easier to use, make the safety tech slightly less overactive and intrusive. But hopefully these are all things they’ll address in a mid-cycle update.
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  331. 996!😍 Neighbor across the street from us growing up had one in pretty much this spec but a coupe and let me sit in it as a wee lil toddler, and it was that moment when the car bug bit me!
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  332. Glad everyone is okay - that's always what's most important. Cars can be replaced, people can't. And kudos for shining a light on making safety a priority in the car buying process. It's easy to lose sight of that reading stuff like Car and Driver and Road and Track all the time. I'm sure Matt Maran wouldn't have wanted to be in a Challenger either when that tree fell on the roof of his Mustang. I'm lucky to have not been in an accident that bad, but I totally see how your view on safety could change once you've experienced it. And on a lot of freeway entrances and interchanges at least here in the Bay Area, there are these extremely short shitty merging lanes that make it MUCH harder than it should be to merge into traffic. Like you have maybe a few hundred feet. It's ridiculous and I'm surprised I've never seen an accident on any of them. Need to get my civil engineering friends to change that!
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  333. I could easily name 5 cars I’d rather have for $52k...
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  334. Call me an old man, but the traditionalist in me would still rather have a GLC for the RWD balance and handling dynamics.
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  335. But those gated shifters tho🤤🤤
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  336. Yes, the name is dumb, and no, I don’t love some of the exterior body cladding and interior design choices, but I actually appreciate the “normal,” “boring” driving experience, weird as that might sound. I’m just getting tired of all these new EV’s that feel the need to be statement pieces and (figuratively) shout at everyone that THEY’RE FAST AND COOL and shove contrived marketing sex appeal down our throats, and I think it’s refreshing that this is comfortable just embodying the classic Toyota philosophy: easy to live with, dynamics more comfortable than sporty, and built to outlast almost anything else. It may be NPC from a driving standpoint, as savagegeese often likes to say, but it’s good at that, and that shouldn’t be held against it in my book.
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  337. And this is why I’m not a marketing major! I could never prey on people’s consumer tendencies like this just to make a profit. It just feels so wrong to me. I get some of the allure of having a car that’s unique, but for me, that’s more about having actual different car than everyone than a different version of the same car as everyone else. Glad you shined some light on this!
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  338.  @TedwardDrives  “Dispatch, we got a runner. I’m gonna need some back up while I rip my burnout”
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  339. Oh my god🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️ This tiny turbo nonsense needs to stop. If GM is this desperate for fuel economy, I’d honestly rather see them buy the eAWD Prius drivetrain from Toyota and shove it in here than these turbo three cylinder “eco engines”🤢🤮 I don’t like this segment in general, but I’d either go sideways into a Mazda CX-30 or step up to a Volvo XC40.
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  340. Definitely glad to see BMW at least somewhat found their way back after the F30. I remember at the MAMA rally when Chris told you “don’t even drive” the 330i M-Sport, so I’m a little surprised to see you enjoy it as much as you did, honestly. Personally, I’d be tempted by some of the more off-the-beaten-path choices in this segment like the Giulia or the G70, but of the 3 German players, this would probably be my choice.
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  341. Wow I would have been scared shitless! Huge props to those firefighters - they've got balls of steel. Glad everyone is okay thank goodness! And about the new G20 3 series, I've heard many people say that the M Sport package totally fucks the ride quality and makes it waaaaaaay too stiff.
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  342. Tedward serving Ferris Bueller realness!
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  343. What a sound! I could listen to that allllllll day! Who cares that it’s not as fast as F30 or the G20 with those lame turbo 4s?! When I read or watch reviews, I find myself caring about 0-60 times less and less. I usually just use that to get a general idea of how fast the car is. Is it under 4s? Between like 4 and 6 s? Over 7 s? When you’re talking a big game just bc you’re .1 s faster 0-60, like come on man, that’s just a dick measuring contest lol.
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  344. With how many entries in this segment are becoming overstyled, I actually think the conservative aesthetic is an asset. Clean, simple and classy like Honda’s of old! Hopefully Honda improved the manual from the prior gen, though. Prior gen garden variety manual Civics were no bueno! That was a big factor in why I just went for a Mazda3 hatch manual in this segment.
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  345. Thank you Lexus for taking a chance on being original and creative with this car and putting EXPERIENCE BEFORE NUMBERS! The LC500 is so much more emotionally gravitating (at least to me) than an 8 Series or S Class coupe. The styling (inside and out) and sound are intoxicating and I’d easily bet it’ll drive as well at 100k miles as new, and those alone are enough to make up for the very few shortcomings. Every other automaker should take note of how Lexus approached this.
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  346. It is worth noting that there is the MDX Sport Hybrid, so if I was looking at top end trims of the Highlander Hybrid or Pilot, I’d go with that. I’d be okay trading the lower fuel economy compared with the Highlander Hybrid for the improved driving dynamics. If I was looking at lower or mid trims of the Pilot or Highlander, I’d probably go with a CX-9 or Telluride.
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  347. Imo, Honda should be focusing less on something like this and more on upgrading the Si with a detuned version of the 2.0T. If the 2.0T is already pumping out ~300 hp in the Type R and ~250 hp in the Accord, then ~230 hp seems like a pretty conservative output level. That’s why I have a hard time buying their “reliability” argument with the 1.5T. Yeah, you get the LSD and the active dampers, but that’s just not enough to justify the upgrade over a Sport hatchback to me. Drop the 2.0T in and keep it a relative value to the GTI, then we’ll talk.
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  348. Challenger would make for a sick new daily! And so true what you said about so few cars having that soul/fun factor anymore. I’d go Camaro if I was gonna go muscle tho bc I appreciate the handling ability and mag ride. Oh and have you done a vid on an ND Miata yet?
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  349. 12:00 My dad drives that way all the time. He’d love that seating position haha
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  350. Luxury nowadays is tech, sadly (imo) :( It’s less and less about leather, wood, and metal, which puts Mercedes in quite a sticky position. But since automakers do nothing but chase trends and copy each other nowadays, can’t say I’m surprised that the new S Class looks the way it does. I think the current S Class strikes a really really nice balance between traditional luxury lavishness/opulence and cutting edge tech. Next gen S Class looks to be too much of the latter in my opinion.
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  351. I’ve got a Mazda3 6-speed with the NA 2.5 and I’ve been really happy with it! Manual is no Civic Si manual and it’s geared more for fuel economy than performance but still feels pretty good and I love having a big displacement torquey NA 4 cylinder over a 1.5/1.6T. Not a rocket by any means but still ample power and no fake noise.
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  352.  @everydaybodybuilding2282  The only way to arrive at a $20k difference is to be comparing an absolute base WRX to a fully-loaded GT2 Stinger, and that’s kind of an apples-to-oranges comparison.
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  353. Cool to see someone check out a more base version of one of these. I feel like all I’ve seen on YouTube are the $100k+ Series III Grand Wagoneers with the passenger screen and everything. I’d much rather go for one like this personally.
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  354. Missing those roads rn! Also that’s an ideal 3 car garage right there
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  355. Mazda6 all day for me. That the ‘6 still looks as good as it does inside and out all these years later is a huge testament to Mazda’s design. Distinctive and unique, but also elegant, tasteful and classy. And the Mazda driving dynamics certainly don’t hurt either. Sonata is feature-packed for sure, but personally, stuff like the smart parking isn’t important to me, not to mention that the styling doesn’t do it for me.
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  356. Diane McCloud Oh, for sure! It’s absolutely BEYOND THE PALE!!!🤯🤯🤯
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  357. In the words of Alex on Autos, paddle shifters on a CVT are about as useful as paddle shifters on a French poodle.
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  358. Wow. This reminds me why I studied engineering in college as a car guy. To sweat the details this much purely in service of driver satisfaction and involvement is incredible to see in 2021. I’d give up drinking the rest of my life to get to work with these Porsche guys.
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  359. I’m taking the MDX alllllllll day in this comparison. Though I hope they reintroduce the Sport Hybrid model and get the MPG of that version up closer to 30 mpg. Or, perhaps, a plug-in hybrid. We’ll see, though.
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  360.  @AlexJeffDust-RenAzuma66  True, I’d agree most of the non-EQ models are okay. Same with 2 Series (2-door), 3 series and tbh even the new 5 Series
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  361. I absolutely love TopherDrives and Mark of Excellence! They do a fantastic job showcasing the vehicles produced by General Motors, especially during the Great Recession era. Their passion for GM vehicles really shines through in their content.
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  362. Stickers for 44 g’s?! And that’s even before dealer markups?!🤯 Sheeeeeeeesh. That can get you a Veloster/Elantra N (or even a GTI/Golf R) AND a helluva lotta mods on top of that.
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  363. Peak TopherDrives content omg. Always look forward to your uploads and you’re often the first click in my sub box 🙂 Think my personal favorite of the collection has to go the M Roadster given my convertible soft spot
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  364. I had a similar work situation. This other lifeguard/swim teacher had a Lambo phone case and just started talking cars with him on our off rotation. We were both driving our families’ old first gen MDX’s then.
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  365. GTS?! Nick Murray has left the chat
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  366. Sick day in bed just got better with Tedward 🤒🥰
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  367. Who are you and what have you done with the real Topher?! Jk jk
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  368. WEEEEEEEEEEEE shift WEEEEEEEEEEEE shift WEEEEEEEEEEE
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  369. Leonaza7 1000% with you. I always fast forward through anything Trump or one of his loony sycophants says in these videos. Brian is the only one I can listen to!
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  370. Something so oddly satisfying about watching the gauges go from 1:00 to 11:00.
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  371. Think you guys struck a really nice balance in this video between the humor/jokes and substantive discussion on the car. Appreciate you being able to put the stigmas and stereotypes aside during much of the shoppe and driving segments, and the jokes that did invoke the stigmas/stereotypes made the video feel lighter and less serious without crossing the line of professionalism. Hope to see this approach in future videos.
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  372. It would take a full scale intervention to sway them. Literally mental rehab.
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  373.  @TedwardDrives  Did you roll coal blasting past them? 😉
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  374. We love a weekend getaway! Reminds me a bit of some of the Columbia River gorge towns in OR/WA my friends and I have explored
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  375. I have to say - I think I'm coming around to the new Supra. Do I wish we had a marketplace where cars like the Supra could do well enough that automakers could see enough value in developing them independently? Absolutely. But that doesn't make this Supra a bad car. I'd certainly rather have this than no Supra at all. I hope it does well enough that we might even get a next gen version (optimistic as that is). Love hearing your thoughts, as always.
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  376. Alex on Autos/Auto Buyers Guide had an interesting analogy on these Swoopy Coupey SUV’s a little while ago…they’re kinda the sedans of the 21st century. Same…ish (though very loosely) 3-box sort of profile, but lifted up to meet the preferences of current buyers in the market
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  377. Gladiator is a fuckin beast! FCA actually has some balls, unlike so many other companies lol. Love that they’re keeping their products fun and adventurous, even with the compromises that come with that.
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  378. Now THIS is peak savagegeese.
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  379. And now the next 6 vids in my sub box are all reviews of the new Supra lol
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  380. I feel you on the draw of CA. There are programs I could pursue through work where I could live there on rotation for like a year and honestly that’s so tempting just for the reason of SoCal car culture alone 😩
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  381. This has always been a tricky one for me. This 2nd gen NSX was the first car I remember reading about where everyone who drove it had a wiiiiiiiiildly different opinion of it. I remember Automobile Mag loving it right away, Car and Driver and Road and Track being kinda lukewarm on it, and Motor Trend not feeling it at all, at least initially. For me personally, having been made a car guy from the 911, I really appreciate how steadily and carefully it’s evolved from generation to generation, and that evolutionary approach has made it easy to maintain a mental relationship with it. This, by its very name (New Sports eXperimental), can’t be that, and I’m not saying that that’s bad - it’s just not what I’m most naturally drawn to. Though I should disclaim up front that I’ve never driven or even ridden in one, I still find the powertrain tech to be overboard and little too much for a driver’s car. Personally, I wish they’d gone with a RWD setup with just the rear electric motor for boost/torque fill and ditch the front motors. Yes, you’d lose the AWD some of the handling tricks those front motors can do, but the return in actual mechanical feedback would be absolutely worth it imo. I will say, though, that I think the criticism these get can be too harsh. Cool that Acura decided to even develop this, even if it’s not what I’d hoped it would be.
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  382. I hate to say it, but I think I like the B58 motor better. I’d rather tune one of those than one of these. These twin turbo M motors just seem so raspy and grainy sounding, even with mods.
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  383. I’ll take mine in Mamba Green with Beige/Chestnut full leather with acid green contrast stitching.
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  384.  @markplott4820  Whoever engineered it, at least it’s a pig with lipstick, tight panel gaps and a quality paint job!
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  385. Almost feels like an airplane turning watching the oval parts with how steep it’s banked
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  386. I personally think I could live without Apple CarPlay just fine, especially if Google Maps is the native mapping interface and it’ll still play all my music and podcasts, but…GM could be leaving a hell of a lot of sales and leases on the table with that choice. It’ll really be interesting to see how this does on the market in comparison with the Prologue, which is essentially a Blazer with CarPlay and Android Auto…
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  387. Leonaza7 We’ve been to this rodeo🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️
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  388. Had one of the PHEV versions of these as a loaner while my 3 hatch was in for service and I liked it a lot! PHEV thing was cool and all but I was really curious the whole time what the I-6 versions are like. Road tripped it from Seattle to Portland and back and made for a great highway cruiser, and even hustled it a bit through some winding roads in the Oregon backcountry with some Miata friends who were very surprised how well I managed to hang with them! I just feel like making the case for the PHEV model with these is tricky (I only saw ~20 miles of real world EV only range, but did manage to average 30 mpg when I returned it…it’s still a big 3 row SUV lol), and I’d imagine the I-6 being the more befitting option for the car generally. Definitely want to get behind the wheel and try one at some point.
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  389. Tedward exposin motivational speakers and I’m SO here for it!😂😂 Sure, if you take them with a grain of salt (via some video you didn’t pay for) and take away purely the substance, that can sometimes be helpful. But it won’t suddenly, miraculously change your habits and behavior- that’s on YOU to do! It’s gotta be YOUR OWN passion that motivates you! Ok, time to get more go juice
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  390. My grandpa had one of these way back in the day! I guess this was the car that put Porsche love in my blood!
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  391. ALTIMUHHHHH 😍🤩😩 Honestly, though, I’d be curious to try out one of the older manual V6 models like the SE-R or even just one of the garden variety coupes. Probably hilarious front tire burners if manual V6 Accords are any indication
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  392. 7:45 YES! Careful, studied evolution is what it’s all about! That’s why the 911 made me a car guy and I’ll always love it, yet I’m still trying to warm up to the new NSX.
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  393. I find myself thinking about this a lot, and I share many of the same sentiments. I didn’t really get re-interested in cars until 2014ish. It’s 2021 now, seven years from then - about 1 average product life cycle. And I often I feel like I’ve witnessed the one last generation of new cars I’ll be excited about. New cars are becoming wayyyyyy too numb and computerized for my taste, and technology is just getting over-the-top. I definitely wish there were more analog driving experiences in the new car market. And I’ll admit - I was one of those who saw EV’s (especially Teslas) as a threat. I’ve come around to them somewhat and I get they make a lot of sense as A-to-B daily drivers, but I just don’t see them as terribly exciting from an enthusiast standpoint, no matter how instantaneous their torque may be. I do think hybrid technology is something we should be taking advantage of more, especially to keep NA engines relevant. Ultimately I just hope we can pass down our passion for driving and analog cars to that next generation and keep the enthusiasm alive.
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  394. I’m really glad you raise this point since this is such an important part of this conversation. I share a similar concern - I too hope fun cars will still be relatively accessible to everyone from a financial standpoint and not just limited exclusively to the wealthy. The diversity of car people and car enthusiasm is a huge part of what makes the culture so fascinating. Hope that isn’t lost.
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  395. One of the only cars whose looks would keep me from buying it. I could live with the way the 2nd and 3rd gen Priuses (or Prii?) looked (restrained, conservative and inoffensive), but I can’t stand the look of this gen Prius, especially pre-refresh. But hey, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’d rather have an Ioniq or Insight personally. That’s just me🤷‍♂️
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  396. Tedward I appreciate that a lot about your videos. Makes your promotions more trustworthy. The only better person to promote something than someone who likes it is the person who created it! It’s their baby they’ve worked hard on!
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  397. Great, helpful info! You could make more vids like this and turn it into a series like "Tedward's track tips" or something like that for novice track drivers! Just an idea lol, but you're great at explaining this stuff in a complete, yet understandable way
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  398. Tedward Undercover👮🏼‍♂️🤫🚨
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  399. We had one of these at the VA out motorsports rally (auto 500, though), and the guy who drove it came with the hardtop on and took it off and rolled it into the hotel on a luggage dolly! Just car gay things lolol
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  400. Ugh how dare the butler not hand you your seatbelt! Unacceptable! Honestly quarantine has made me as much of a bike guy as a car guy. If it wasn’t for my dad’s old Trek I’d be going crazy.
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  401. Tedward going commando 😮
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  402. The irony of claiming your buyers are “non-conformists and trailblazers” when they’re purchasing a vehicle that follows one of the biggest and most popular aesthetic trends in the auto industry
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  403.  @CanadianMax  Hence my latter point on the harsh word choice. I left my original comment after having just finished watching the video, and thinking about it more, I’d agree that Mark went too far in the not tail happy/no LSD criticisms for how this car will be driven 95% of the time, and it definitely does not merit the “garbage” descriptor.
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  404. Get one and make some comparison videos with Tedward!
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  405. YES! Completely agree! They might as well have called this the Model Y2 with what a riff this is on a Model Y
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  406. Find you a man who will hold you as tight as Jack holds the oh shit handle as Mark track drives
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  407. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmroadster! Have missed seeing this on your channel! Ugh I need another manual BMW in my life at some point soon
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  408. Il nonno piloto di Lamborghini👨🏼‍🦳🇮🇹
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  409. A well done SUV for sure, but I think I prefer the GLS personally. That grille still has not grown on me AT ALL🤮🤢🥴. And honestly, I find the M Performance treatment on a 3 row SUV silly. I want my people hauler to just be a comfortable people hauler. But completely agree that technology in new cars has gone wayyyyyyy off the deep end. Too much and more than I’d ever want in a car personally. And a lot of it isn’t actually about engineering a better solution - much of it is just about engineering toys and marketing gimmicks that wow you once and you never use again!🤦🏼‍♂️
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  410. Alex Pascutiu Wow! That’s impressive! And to think BMW switched to the turbo 4 for fuel economy...give me a break! But I did read in C&D that they managed to get 40 mpg highway in the new 330i. But still, I thought BMW was supposed to be the ultimate driving machine...oh wait, they’re not anymore lollllllll
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  411. Also worth nothing I’ve seen quite a few of these at car meets, and supposedly they actually respond really well to mods. People push these to like ~500 hp on stock internals easy, and some of the exhausts out there low key make them sound like Ghiblis.
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  412. Also, I’m definitely rooting for a rallycross build! That’ll really set you apart from the 27 other YouTubers who have one of these haha.
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  413. Toter tot go vroom vroom 🚛🚙
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  414. I would have liked at least a portion of the drive to be without the music personally. I liked what you were doing earlier when you just saved the sound test until the end of the video. Just my opinion, though.
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  415.  @ARCNA442  Mini’s already kinda moved upmarket, though, into this whole premium-but-not-quite-luxury netherworld where automakers like Acura and Mazda are. If they could keep prices reasonably comparable to their existing gas models and make the range more competitive, I could see a lot of current owners making the switch. And models like the 2 door Cooper and Convertible are so small anyway that they already lend themselves well to being second cars.
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  416. Spent a week at TOTD with an ND2 Turo rental and uggggggggghhhhhhhhhh I want one so badly now 😩 Though I’d probably go for a Grand Touring in White or Aero Gray with the tan interior personally
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  417. But is the steering column casing finished in leather with deviated stitching tho? That’s the real question
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  418. Surprised to see Alex open this video talking about brand perception LOL. I always thought he was the one who cared more about value and the car itself...but great review nonetheless.
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  419. Sick day just got better 🤒😊
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  420. On the second day of Christmas my Tedward gave to me A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  421. 0:30 Sofyan Bey would not approve of that shut sound!😬 2 Gran Coupe doesn’t do it for me either. A/S/RS3 is still my favorite competitor to this, though honestly you can get way more car for the price than you do with any of the entries in this segment
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  422. OMG MOAB! 🏜️😍 One of the actual coolest places on Earth. Spent spring break of my freshman year of college there and it was incredible!
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  423. È più divertente guidare un’auto lenta veloce che guidare un’auto veloce lenta (🇮🇹) It’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow (🇺🇸)
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  424.  @mpg65  As Alex repeatedly mentioned in the video, though, there aren’t any under the skin changes to improve its driving dynamics, unlike, say, a GTI🤨
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  425. A very fitting and relevant topic for me personally. There’s a lot I’ve experienced later in life than the vast majority of people do. Hell…it literally started when I was born! My parents expected me in December but I stayed in the womb over a week into January! Lolol. There’s a lot of insecurity and shame I’ve felt around this for a long time, some of which I’ve gotten a grip on, and some of which still lingers and rears its ugly head from time to time. But what matters is that you’re here now and that you make the most of the present while learning from the past and keeping your future in mind. There’s already so much you’ve done well in building this channel and working hard to pursue what you love, and I’m sure I speak for many here when I say we all appreciate and support where you are right here and right now. Things will work themselves out in time, and it’ll be an amazing journey regardless of how it unfolds or whether it’s what you expect 😊
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  426. Omg I would have shit my pants if I saw this as a kid😱🤤 You’re totally right about super fast cars like this, though. 0-60 times are starting to mean less and less to me. All about FUN and USABLE performance! And if you have that much speed, use it responsibly! RTD! P.S. More Poppa Tedward!
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  427. Just for fun, I went on the configuator and maxed one out to…wait for it…$80,075!🤯
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  428. Personally I don’t really get it, but hey, if it keeps the lights on and bankrolls the Huracan and Aventador, I’m all for it.
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  429. My parents had one of these aaaaaaaages ago omg. Mighta been a 560 tho. I think they sold it when I was 4 or 5 years old. Fond memories though riding around in it.
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  430.  @everydaybodybuilding2282  It’s also worth noting, though, that a base GT is like 40 and a GT1 is like 45, and they’re still plenty luxurious and feature-rich. Yes, a manual WRX might be more fun and more fuel efficient, but the Stinger GT has 80 more hp and is much more comfortable as a long distance GT cruiser.
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  431.  @diegolijeron9279  Primary factor there I think would be the interior room. G70 is smaller inside. Also, the Stinger is set up as more of a GT tourer so better for long distance cruises.
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  432. Mi piace La Giulietta! È molto bella machina! 🍝🇮🇹🍕
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  433. I hadn’t even heard of this guy before this, but holy s**t what an a**hole. Just insane. If you f**k up then you gotta take responsibility for it like a big boy. I don’t want this guy within even a mile of a car meet. You’re totally right - this is exactly the kind of thing we can’t afford to have in the car community. It’ll only make it harder for us to have a place in the future and make people want to place more blame on us. Definitely a situation worth bringing up, as much as I know how little you care for influencers haha.
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  434. Tutto Italiano con cugino Tedoardo 🇮🇹
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  435. Ugh I feel like I can smell this video through the screen
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  436. Looks like something out of a Star Wars movie! Could imagine Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia driving it
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  437. My mom tells me my aunt was dying for one of these as a teenager growing up. “CUTEST CAR EVER!” 😍😍
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  438. A supercharged 6.2 in this would be chef’s kiss
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  439. Yet another golden egg from the savage geese
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  440.  @TheTopher  TheTopher be drinking and driving?! Jk jk.
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  441. My Google Maps has a similar sort of glitch when I use CarPlay in my Mazda3…I think it’s some software issue on the app’s end. At least it’s a (hopefully) updatable fix. Also Apple Maps and Waze users are uncultured swines
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  442. I’m working part time as a service valet at a Subaru dealer here in Seattle and surprisingly I’ve actually seen a few CVT WRX’s come in. I guess there’s some subset of people, however small, that just like the “vibe” of it without wanting to shift for themselves. Wouldn’t be my personal choice, don’t get me wrong, but I guess Subaru figures better to have some automatic than none at all 🤷‍♂️
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  443.  @crisaldrinemasilang3125  Goes Premium then Limited for BRZ
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  444. If you’re gonna go almost all touchscreen, it better be as damn close to iPad responsiveness as it possibly can be. Otherwise, just give me real buttons. Also not a fan of Subaru’s active safety tech. Wayyyyyyy too overactive. Otherwise, I like some of the material choices on the interior and the performance with the 2.4T seems quite good.
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  445. Think I’ll get a poke bowl for dinner tonight after watching this
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  446. My issue with this car (and the A35 and S3 for that matter) isn’t that they’re bad cars. In a vacuum, sure, there’s nothing glaringly bad about this (though the fake engine noise is sooooooo cheesy and I’d be lying if I said the whole FWD BMW thing didn’t bother me). My issue is that for $50k (which most of these seem to go for), I can EASILY think of 5 cars I’d rather have for the same or less money. M235/240i 2 door RWD coupe, GTI/Golf R, Genesis G70/Kia Stinger, Giulia Ti, Mazda3 Turbo. There are 5 right there. There are sooooooooo many more compelling places in the car market to take this kind of $$$.
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  447. This is the kind of car that makes the perfect sense to be an EV. I’d actually love to see Bentley resurrect it that way.
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  448. Huracan Stedwardatto
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  449. Cherrybomb color combo 🍒🍦
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  450. Bring back lifted sedans!
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  451. You've given me lots of good important stuff to think about as I come up on 21. This stuff's especially important to think about in college, too, with homework and stuff you gotta get done on the weekend. Ya boi's gotta keep up that gpa! I've had my share of bad experiences with alcohol, but nothing nearly as horrible as waking up nude in a closed cvs lmao and I've lived and learned through it and made smarter choices since. Thanks for keeping it real and reminding us to take care of ourselves. You're such a breath of fresh air here on YouTube. Keep content like this coming!
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  452. There are definitely better base models and comparable $50k entries in this segment, even in the luxury space, but this isn’t horrible for a base model. Wouldn’t be my choice personally, though.
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  453.  @ZZZRaven65  Fair point, though Honda has said that enhanced off-road running gear is going to be part of the Trailsport treatment in the future. They kinda shot themselves in the foot, though, launching the Trailsport trims that way. Leads people to believe it’s just aesthetic from the get-go.
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  454. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this; it's amazing how down-to-Earth you are and your vulnerability is so admirable. I'll be honest - I've been into cars for most of my life, but it's something that, with most people, I don't like to talk about very much and try to keep a secret. I just don't have anything to speak for it and I feel like there's some sort of shame in that. On top of that, I fear the awkwardness of taking those first steps of getting into all this stuff, especially because I'm a very slow learner and need lots of time to master new things. At least for me, another one of the toxic aspects of the whole YouTube car scene is that it has allowed me to build this passion inside a bubble and keep it all to myself, and after a while, holding it all inside gets really, REALLY tiring. I've made some progress in trying to be more open about being into cars, but there's certainly still a long way for me to go. I've just got to remind myself that everybody starts somewhere and keep moving, even when the going gets tough. You're truly a special person, Tedward, and I hope you always remember that. I'm sure I speak for many when I say that you're such an inspiration and that I love you so much! Please keep doing what you're doing and never stop!
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  455. Leonaza7 Either that or a top-to-bottom renovation
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  456. Welcome to the sporty manual compact gang! Definitely lots of fun to be had with cars like these. Love these new Civics even as a 6-speed Mazda3 owner.
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  457. I actually disagree with Alex on the Type S name being applied to the MDX. Type S models usually take a nice, balanced approach to performance that’s still well-suited to public roads and daily comfort and livability, so I don’t think it would be that out of place on the MDX. I have faith Acura will get the comfort/handling balance just right with the Type S model.
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  458. I’ve got the car that actually kinda splits the difference between these two - a 6-speed 3 hatch with the NA 2.5. I appreciate the more unique interior design, as Mark touched on, and the manual does add in at least some degree of driving fun back into the experience. Also much prefer the sound and power delivery of the NA 2.5 over the 1.5T of the Integra, though I do often ask myself how much less nice the interior would have to be to get an independent rear suspension back. It’s primarily my commuter/daily driver, so the lack of driving flare isn’t a huge deal for me, though. It’s got all the space I need (none of the passengers who I’ve driven in the backseat have complained), and I haven’t found the rear visibility to be a big problem personally. Mark’s point about the 3 lending itself well to a 2-car garage situation is well taken, and that’s the route I hope to go - 3 Turbo daily driver, and an ND2 for the weekends!
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  459. Rawr! Kitty’s got claws. 🐱🐆
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  460. Not a bad choice for someone simply looking for A to B transportation. Though a “warm-but-not-quite-hot”model with, say, the 1.5T 3 cylinder from the Rogue or the 2.5 from the Altima could make for a cool addition to the lineup. Maybe even with a manual if Nissan was really feeling spicy 👀
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  461. This and an ND Miata could make for a great 2 car garage…
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  462. Great to see the RTD series getting some love! A Thursday morning with Tedward is a Thursday well spent! You and Eddie are so much fun to watch, especially with Eddie shitting on the Z and calling BS on the M5 lmaoooo. Convos on the general car YouTube scene and first time track driving were interesting, too. If I'm honest, I miss the live aspect, but I still could have kept watching for another half hour lol. In a future episode, I'd love to listen to you guys go really in depth on the future of cars with the advent of electric and autonomous cars and mobility services and stuff like that, and especially what it means for enthusiasts like us and what role we'll play in the world of cars going forward. Thatdudeinblue had a great vid on this and it'd be cool to hear some more perspectives. Yes, some of this is still a ways off, but would still make for some really good meaningful discussion. Just my two cents. Can't wait for the next episode!
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  463. Real knobs and buttons, then we’ll talk.
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  464. But they didn’t tilt the gauges sideways though! 😡
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  465. Idk if this exists, but if it doesn’t, someone needs to start a spec 500 Abarth racing series
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  466. Hoping Mark was released from his detainment by the Spanish authorities 🙏
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  467. Didn’t even hit a crowd smh. And that hybrid Sorento you were driving down there woulda walked that thing.
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  468. I wish Mini would bring back the 2 seat Roadster but make it RWD! Could be the turbo Miata Mazda won’t make!
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  469. I used to roll my eyes and be like “yeah, yeah, whatever” when people would say “don’t follow the traditional path,” “chase your dreams,” and stuff like that about your 20’s. If you’d told me 7-8 years ago that I’d be interning with a company called Insanity Lab Racing designing and making carbon fiber racecar parts in the middle of nowhere in the Washington woods, I would have told you you were…well…insane. But after a few weeks there now, I’m starting to get what that means. It’s far from one of the big name companies around Seattle that all these engineers go find jobs at, like Boeing or PACCAR or Blue Origin, but it’s super hands-on, something different each day, and the guys I’m working with are absolute racecar masterminds. And this was what I told myself I’d wanted all through undergrad - somewhere I could manifest my enthusiasm for cars and be around people who share my automotive passion! And hey, if this doesn’t end up being what I want long term, I can always use this experience to get myself into some other kind of composite engineering. But don’t be afraid to get creative - I literally found this company through a Seattle Cars and Coffee Facebook group. You never know how the right opportunity will come across your path.
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  470. You’ve made me surprisingly open-minded about this! Now thinking about all the other cars I think it’d could be cool to do this with…Beetles, MR2’s, Fieros…
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  471. @zach busman Even still, though, the G70 and Stinger still represent extremely compelling value propositions in comparison with the German options while still being much more comparable vehicles to those German entries overall. Sofyan’s push of the whole “discount European luxury sedan” idea just strikes me as regurgitation of the Kia marketing talking point.
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  472. Wow yeah I can tell what you mean about that diff when you're taking corners! How much power does the cobb stg 1 tune add?
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  473. Here’s the funny thing, and I don’t mean this at all in a negative manner. In a way, I feel like there’s an analogy to be made between the appeal of the CX-90 in the 3 row SUV market and the appeal of savagegeese in the car review space. In the same way that the vast majority of car buyers may not be looking for an SUV with the Mazda philosophy of driving dynamics and handling, the vast majority of car buyers won’t watch the entirety of a 48 minute review parsing the engineering minutiae of the CX-90. But for both the CX-90 and savagegeese, there’s a small, but fierce, loyal, and passionately dedicated minority audience with an immense appreciation of the extreme attention to detail they put into areas of their craft that the other, more mainstream offerings don’t. And for them, these are better fitting options than any of their competitors could possibly ever be.
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  474.  @mkshffr4936  It’s a fitting analogy if you think about it, though. Lotta people are into both, despite being fake, artificial bs.
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  475. If it were me, I’d just get a Mazda3 hatch. I don’t care for crossover ground clearance, and the CX-30 isn’t that much more practical in my opinion. And I don’t mind the 3 hatch’s looks. In fact, I actually quite like it. That’s just me, though.
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  476. On the topic of what to talk about in this series, maybe in addition to your earliest memories of cars, this is kinda sappy but why you love car culture and what car culture and the friends you’ve made through cars mean to you. What has it taught you about and how has it enriched your life?
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  477. I guess I'm watching APEX I on the plane ride home!
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  478. 0:45 if that was me on one of those bikes I woulda ran over and fanboyed so hard.
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  479. I've totally been stuck in that place recently with job searching...I really should be trying to find something engineering-related to do right now. Gonna submit my resume to at least one place by the end of the day! The right vid at the right time! Thank you so much! Can't wait to see what you drive at the media event! PS I ship you and Chris so hard. I expect some objections at the wedding jk jk
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  480. Another day another Doocy doozy
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  481. I really want to like the CT5, but honestly, it just strikes me as a more mass-palatable, watered down CTS. Just doesn’t have the presence and the edge the previous gen CTS had. And totally agree with Jakub on the naming - dumbass choice to water down V. Car people were clearly not responsible for this naming scheme. This should just be a V-Sport and the Blackwing version should be a V, like God intended.
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  482. Hell yeah I love fastbacks like this! If this is what it takes to keep sedans around, I’m all for it! Personally I think I’d be a bit more tempted by a Stinger though🤔
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  483. Literally the only thing I don’t like about this thing is the plastichrome on the interior. But the rest of the car is so good I could live with that or replace it. Okay and maybe the fuel economy. But who cares?😂 Such a badass whip!
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  484. L’ originale cinquecento!🇮🇹🇮🇹❤️💚
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  485. Indeed. Oh those poor 1%. Boohoo. Let me find my tiny violin.
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  486. This whole trend of these uberluxo-pickups is just one of those that makes think like…just…”WHY????🤨” Idk just doesn’t make sense to me, but I guess if it brings in the 🤑 for the 86 and the GR Corolla, I can’t argue with that.
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  487. The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, what a fantastic vehicle! It was a true gem from General Motors during the Great Recession. The Cobalt SS was known for its sporty performance and sleek design. It really showcased Chevrolet's commitment to producing quality vehicles even during challenging times. Plus, the Mark of Excellence badge just added that extra touch of pride and craftsmanship. A great choice for any car enthusiast!
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  488. The door lock/unlock needs to be an optional Apple text tone. V8 would make for a pretty nice ringtone, too
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  489.  @anotherstar8125  Interesting idea...I like it! Only thing is I can’t imagine how expensive that would be to develop. Not to mention difficult to engineer to accommodate such a wide breadth of performance
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  490. What about something like a Z as a replacement? Which isn’t to say all the cars you mentioned wouldn’t be great next steps!
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  491. It all comes down to balance, like most things in life. Believe in your own approach, but be open to the genuinely constructive criticism. A helpful video to watch, especially as I’m trying to think about how I want to form a secondary income generator of some sort on the side. Luckily, I do enjoy my primary engineering job a lot, and the pay/benefits are ample for me to live comfortably, but a side hustle of some sort would help me achieve my savings and garage goals more quickly. The thing about that kind of endeavor, though, is it has to be something that I have enough passion for that it’s enjoyable in my little free time available outside the 9-to-5 life, yet something that also generates the income I’m looking to generate by monetizing it. There’s a happy zone to be found somewhere in the middle, though. Just gotta give and take a bit.
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  492. Great to see some classic Honda love from Tedward! Brings back memories of the 1st gen MDX I drove in high school! Love your line that “It’s always obvious when a car was built by people who like driving.” FOR SURE! We need A LOT more of that in the new car market!
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  493. Find yourself a man who will fart like an F-Type at redline 😩
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  494. I see you with those new camera angles! 👀
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  495. To be honest, I’m not exactly sure why this is, but high dollar sports cars and supercars have excited me less and less as I’ve grown up. The GT3 still intrigues me, though. It’s not just that it’s fast or even that it revs out of this world. It’s that it’s fun. It’s tactile. It’s involving. The driving experience is multi-dimensional, even in everyday situations on public roads. And that’s what it takes to capture my fascination. This is definitely very high on my dream garage list.
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  496. Omg...this has me imagining a safari E92 M3. Be the first!
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  497. Tedward Hell yeah that sounds like a riot! That’ll make such a great video
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  498.  @koko_5662  Admittedly I have not
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  499. He might as well be on Mars...
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  500.  Der Schwindel  True but I was thinking more in just the luxury space. Genesis and Volvo are probably my two favorite luxury automakers right now since they went in different directions than the German players.
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  501.  Der Schwindel  Yes, I completely agree. Lincoln’s another great, unique player in the luxury space. Love that they’re giving us a modern interpretation of traditional American luxury. Handle well enough but sportiness be damned! Comfort first! And I’ve heard about the Mazda developments, and I actually think they’ll be in more of a tweener, luxury-but-not-quite-tier-one kind of position in the market. That’s a historically difficult place for automakers to put themselves, but I actually think Mazda will be able to pull it off if they do it right. We’ll see, though.
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  502.  @omgitsme435  Oh, they have a lonnnnnnnnnng way to go on build quality for sure. But they do target their products at the luxury segment.
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  503. I've said this before but your ability and comfort in just being yourself is heartwarming. You're exactly the kind of person we need more of in the car scene, especially here on YouTube. Watching you carve your own path is more inspirational than I can say and makes me feel immensely more comfortable in my own skin. You've got a lifelong subscriber in me. Keep being you <3
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  504. Yessssssss been waiting for this one! I guess you could say it was meant to be that I’d be into cars considering my grandpa owned a Porsche 356 years and years and years ago, but I actually only learned that until quite recently.
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  505. Luis Ramirez I have a hard time buying the “reliability” argument. If the 2.0T is already pumping out ~300 hp in the Type R and ~250 hp in the Accord, then 230 hp seems like a pretty conservative output for that engine. I guess my big issue is yeah, you get the LSD and active dampers and stuff, but I just don’t see enough to justify the upgrade over a Sport hatch...
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  506. Nice Z4 coupe!
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  507. The concept version of this was PAINFULLY gorgeous!!!!! And it’s not like it was so unrealistic that they couldn’t have carried the styling cues over to the production version! IMO would have been a risk worth taking, but I get why Subaru played it safe, especially following the Tribeca. At least it’s not overstyled or trying too hard.
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  508. I can’t wait until Alpina gets their hands on the 8 Series. I think the Alpina treatment is much more befitting of the GT nature of these larger BMWs.
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  509. 0-60 is ONLY 3.5 seconds not 3.1 like the competition💁🏼‍♂️😱😰 Oh help me I’m gonna faint😵 Interesting you kept coming back to the Urus since this strikes me as more British V8 Levante - still highly capable more about the experience/intangibles than raw specs.
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  510. These deranged lunatics are so far gone that I sadly wonder if they can even be brought back to reality
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  511. Damn! Tedward showin em how it's done! The way you were takin those corners was insane!
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  512. Hmmm...to me, there’s still a lot to like about Mazda. I think they make the best looking mainstream cars on the market, period. Inside and out. Distinctive and unique while still being tasteful, elegant and classy. Mazda does that better than just about anyone. To Sofyan’s point, they’ve definitely been more evolutionary than revolutionary, but I’m fine with that. That’s just me, though. I’m a little saddened by the loss of the independent rear and the overall luxury bent in the new Mazda3, I will admit. But there are plenty of reasons I’d still give the Mazda3 a long, hard look if I was in the market for a compact car. I think what I love most about Mazda is their dedication and passion as a company. They know exactly who they are, they’re very principled, they’re careful in making decisions on following trends in the industry based on those principles, and you can tell that they really care about the products they put out in the market. They don’t just look at what everyone else is doing and go in the same direction. That attitude doesn’t always necessarily translate to increasing sales, but it’s something I have tremendous respect for and it’s becoming more and more rare in the industry and I think it’s worth recognizing.
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  513. My biggest hope on this topic is that we all have as many choices as much of the time as possible. Having lived in downtown Seattle for almost a year now, I’ve walked places, I’ve ridden my bike places, I’ve driven places, I’ve taken the bus, I’ve taken Ubers, I’ve taken ferries, and I’ve taken the rail line. Pretty much every way of getting round except for the streetcars. If self-driving cars are another choice among those, totally open to that. Will that likely be the case everywhere all the time? Probably not, considering the environment self-driving cars need to operate most efficiently. Personally I’d still like the choice to drive as many places as possible. But I recognize that there’s a place and a role for self-driving cars in the future for those who’d simply like to be transported from A to B as quickly as possible, especially in urban areas. Hopefully we can find a way where we can all get along and get around as we choose in situations where that makes sense.
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  514. Tedward Huh, wouldn’t have guessed that. Gated seems more difficult since you’ve just got that slim little slot. Also...wait...is first on the right?
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  515. If the RDX is any indication, I think they can do it. I hope they maintain their value and reliability edge over some of the European luxury automakers. And bring on the Type-S models! And maybe even incorporate some hybrid components in the future!
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  516. The new Forte is a sharp car, for sure, and while I prefer it to the Si, I’d go with a Veloster R-Spec instead. I can’t quite put my finger on it but the funky style just speaks to me. And I like some of the driver’s goodies it comes with like that B&M shifter, and I can live without the features from this the R-Spec is missing. Forte is still great, though. Bravo, Kia.
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  517. Ugh more AMG models need that kind of sound! I wish the GLE63 and GLS63 sounded like this. But it’s probably a byproduct of exhaust geometry. Shame you didn’t take this off-road with the Land Rover bois! Next time haha.
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  518. Still slower than a Model S Plaid. Dislike. Jk I’m not that guy. I’m sorry I just had to🙊
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  519. Omg Karen😤🙄 Also wtf I wish I had a zoo in my hometown growing up😭😭
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  520.  @houseofhas9355  Marketing may be part of it and I think the dealer network is another. Mazda’s dealer network is much smaller than, say, Honda or Toyota. In some areas, like LA metro where I got mine, there are plenty of Mazda dealers, but in other areas, a Honda or Toyota dealer is more likely to be nearby when a Mazda dealer is like an hour away.
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  521. Thank you Sarah for not raking this car over the coals as dated and unimpressive. We’ve heard that all too many times. Does it fall short in certain areas? Sure. But I wish the Q50 got more appreciation to be honest.
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  522. Turo rented an ND2 for TOTD a few weeks ago and goddamn I want one so badly now 😭😭 Think I’ll wait for these to get onto the market used and come down in price a bit and save up in the meantime, though I’d probably go for a Grand Touring with the tan interior. Hope they pair it with Soul Red again like they did for some of the ND2’s.
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  523. (On a national level:) Profits over Safety Lobbyists over Constituents Re-election over Productive Legislation Power over Ethics Party over Country Until the Republican Party is rebuilt top to bottom, VOTE BLUE!
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  524. Needs the toaster cutouts in the roof tho!
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  525. I went into college declared as a mechanical engineering major simply because I had loved cars for as long as I could remember and wanted to go into the automotive industry in the future. This, in a nutshell, is why I'm rethinking all of that, in addition to the fact that people just don't seem interested in driving anymore. Better to find an engineering career in an area where I can have an impact meaningful to both me and others and just have this as a side hobby...that is...if I can find a way to afford it in the future. Hopefully that's possible with an engineering salary!
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  526. Are those Batman gloves genuine Lamborghini accessories?
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  527. You’re welcome for those PNW levels of precipitation 😆
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  528. Yes, I’m gonna be this guy. Fix the grille, then we’ll talk. Until then, it’ll be a Giulia 🍀 for me.
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  529. Tedward Omg😳🤭 That sounds scary. At least we’ve got a few trails and pretty generous shoulders around here for bikes
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  530. New drinking game: Look up every MX-30 review on YouTube and take a shot for every “100 MiLeS oF rAnGe WtF🤬 ItS jUsT a CoMpLiAnCe CaR tHo. UnCoMpEtItIvE LaMe Ev” comment
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  531. Acura is really onto something here. Hope it drives as good as it looks, because everything we’ve seen so far looks amazing imo. On a side note, as great looking as the new TLX is, I think there’s room for a larger flagship in the form of an RLX successor. Maybe make it an all-electric value alternative to a Model S...🤔
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  532. Victor Hugo Hell yeah I’d love to road trip in one
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  533. THAT’S NOT A BUICK
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  534. In my honest opinion, this gen 7 Series is just trying too hard to be a BMW S Class. I wish this had a more uniquely athletic character of it’s own. And that grille just strikes me as a lazy, half-assed attempt to make this stand out. I think they could have approached that in a far more classy and tasteful but still distinctive way. In this echelon of full-size luxury sedans, I’d probably go for a Panamera personally, even if it was just an S model for the same money.
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  535. Interior looks delicious enough to eat 😋😛
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  536. That interior looks like the exact same color as those Sees Candies vanilla lollipops 😋
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  537. ThE pLaId iS fAsTeR
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  538. Thank you for offering this perspective. I think the use case you outlined could describe many people who might enjoy a car like this. I’m getting kinda tired of all the ItS jUsT a CoMpLiAnCe VeHiClE comments.
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  539. Fitting that I watched this chowing down on a nice big juicy burger and fries 😋🇺🇸
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  540. Amos’s audio was a little quieter on this one than usual. Make sure he’s mic-ed up too! Love the Camaro, though. Will always be my personal fav of the 3 muscle cars
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  541. 0:13 showing the Daily Motor boys how the pose is done
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  542. I must say…I was surprised to hear Alex’s thoughts on the Celestiq towards the end. Having grown up on the early days of Alex on Autos and watched since before I could even drive, the moments that have stood out to me from this channel and the ones I remember most are of Alex reviewing the Hyundai Genesis and Kia K900 and appreciating them for the value proposition they offer, even in the luxury segment, and genuinely posing the question to viewers of why they were buying a luxury car and how much the badge is really worth. Not to mention an impassioned clip during the Cadillac CTS V-Sport review arguing that people should care less about parts sharing between related brands. I get that the Celestiq/Bentley/Rolls Royce are in a whole other echelon of the car market entirely, but still did strike me as uncharacteristic of the Alex I’ve come to know.
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  543. Someone please tell me...what does this do that a Golf R can’t?
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  544.  @sylvaind.6786  I get that’s a strong factor for many people, but I’m talking strictly about the car. For the vast majority of use cases this will see, and ground clearance aside, what can this do that a Golf R can’t?
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  545. Those who choose not to crank a key to start when either a key or button can be used are uncultured swines worthy of public shaming. Respect the ignition process! 😤
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  546. God, that thing must feel incredible on the road! Just you and the car, hardly any filters in between. Quarantining’s been going alright...home from college with my family and classes are going fine online. But if I’m honest, this is the point where I wish I was more independent. I’m just ready to live on my own at this point. Unfortunately, I don’t have the means to do that, but I’ll definitely have more time to find ways to take those next steps with all this downtime. That is...assuming I don’t waste it all on that Tiger show or King of the Hill...
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  547. Next time Mark and Jack make a bet, the winner should lock the loser in a marketing/product planning boardroom of a major OEM for an entire week
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  548. Leonaza7 For sure. GOP needs top down reform. The hypocrisy is absolutely GALLING. They’ve lost all credibility by supporting this nutjob.
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  549. He overdosed on Trumpanphetamines
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  550. Omg Tom imitating his squeaky M3 brakes needs to become a meme lol. Or my alarm in the morning. Or both.
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  551. SSC3034 Why We Drive by Matthew B. Crawford
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  552. The car that started it all for me! First one I ever sat in was almost just like this one. 4S, though, with a gray exterior. Yeah yeah, fried egg headlights, water cooled, bla bla bla, personally idc.
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  553. Fitting that when your image of that home page popped up, I read "January" as "laundry" the way its written over the speedo! New England Auto Show: home of all the dirty laundry lmao
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  554. Two words: CRIMINAL. NEGLIGENCE. PLAIN AND SIMPLE. He deserves to rot behind bars for this.
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  555. I have the weirdest obsession with this car. Pretty much my dream daily. But I’d get mine in Mamba Green.
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  556. So Ford essentially just took a Model Y, massaged it a bit and screwed it together better and called it a Mustang purely for attention? Yeahhhhhhhh...no thanks I’ll wait for some other future EV’s lol
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  557. On the fifth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  558. I just hope it still smells like old BMW 👃
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  559. Okay okay...MAYBE I could live with that grille if the rest of the car is that well done. If this and a hybrid turbo-4 C63 were the only cars left on planet Earth and you held a gun to my head, I’d choose this. Expand things out beyond those 2, though, I’d look elsewhere, personally. Nevertheless good on BMW for delivering from a dynamics standpoint.
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  560.  @TheDayisMineTrebeck I’ll take that as a compliment, thanks 😉
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  561. Tedward HAHA great song!
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  562. I’ve been browsing AutoTrader and Craigslist for E46 and E90/92 325s and 328s to get into after my 1st gen X5, and I gotta say...they’re quite tempting....
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  563. Not necessarily a track mod, but any plans for a louder exhaust?
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  564. I applaud that Mazda is trying to carve their own path in the market, and I do think they might be able to pull off this whole “premium, but not quite luxury” positioning. I just hope that their focus on fun, engaging driving dynamics doesn’t get lost in the process, as I’m worried it has in the ‘3 and CX-30...hopefully their new RWD platform will help with that.
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  565. 5:28 Is that a Lamborghini V10 paint polisher?😂
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  566. Mark Murano the Man, the Myth, the Menace of the streets
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  567. Easily one of my favorite vids of yours - definitely worth the wait! Haven't been a fan of the way most McLarens sound, but WOW that thing sounds like a BEAST! Must have been surreal to experience in person! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!
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  568. Previous gen CTS V/V-Sport. Full size would probably be Jag XJ (with an extendedass warranty)
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  569. As purely daily drivers, sure, EV’s make a lot of sense, and I’d definitely consider owning one for simply that purpose. But while the crazy speed and flat handling certainly seem impressive, I would need more than just those things to consider an EV fun to drive from my enthusiast standpoint. Namely, there would have to be a more dynamic sensation to the power delivery. But perhaps that will come further down the line. Like for instance, I’d love to see someone program an electric motor to deliver power like an EJ25. Or from a handling standpoint, leave a little more body roll in there. Make it feel less “video-gamey.” An in terms of the interior, leave some hard buttons for commonly used controls, please! I’m definitely more open to EV’s than I used to be, and while I wouldn’t have one as my only car, I’m excited to see where they go in the future.
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  570. What a coincidence! I literally just biked past a guy yesterday who was selling an E39 540i lol. He was power washing a rat’s nest out from under it. Looked really clean and had some tasteful mods, but didn’t pass smog, sadly :( One day! Good to see the M5 getting some TLC!
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  571. I really really really want to like this, but I’m definitely in the camp of wishing Mazda had done more to make this more of a fun hot hatch. I remember hearing somewhere that the reason Mazda didn’t was something along the lines of “hot hatches are immature and juvenile and not befitting of a premium automaker” or something like that. All that tells me is they’ve never heard of the GTI🤦🏼‍♂️ This would have made for an incredible hot hatch, but I’d still have this over an A3, A Class or 2 Series Gran Coupe, to be honest.
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  572. Tedward So nasty🤢
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  573. Why add this trim to the Avalon trim lineup when they already have the Touring model??? Does that not basically play the same role in the lineup of trims that this does? I struggle to see the point of this car...honestly just strikes me as a marketing stunt. I wish Toyota would just own the fact that the Avalon is a comfortable cruiser and forget these silly image stunts. There’s nothing wrong with that, even if it doesn’t have the most sex appeal in marketing.
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  574. Sorryimnothomerightnowimwalkingintospiderwebssoleaveamessageandillcallyouback🤩🤩 I’m getting some Regular Car Reviews vibes! I like the downshift transitions haha
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  575. Exterior is nicely evolved, but yikes…not feeling that interior AT ALL! The central touchscreen… could be a little better integrated into the dash, but eEeEeEhH whatever looks decent. Gauge cluster looks like a complete afterthought, though. Audi A8 is looking better and better among the 3 Germans to me.
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  576. Take a shot every time Sofyan says “plush”
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  577. Watching this video should be mandatory for anyone who works in R & D or product planning in the auto industry
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  578. Didn’t you say in a video a long time ago that it was a lil red fire truck that you’d ride around in as a kid? This is kinda the adult version of that!
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  579. One of the world’s best V12s😍😛 I remember one of Chris Amos’s very first POV drives on Winding Road was a Vanquish. That drive got me hooked on binaural audio quality!
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  580. Tedward https://youtu.be/RIQz08flwM4
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  581. I actually welcome the more conservative character of the Legacy. I think with the sporty direction the Camry, Accord, etc. have gone, there’s a hole in the market for a softer, more comfortable family sedan with more restrained style that could appeal to a significant number of buyers, even if that’s not necessarily played out by the sales numbers. Could be a great alternative for a lot of disaffected longtime Camry owners. But don’t get me wrong - I’d love to see a more athletic GT version with the 2.4T and a manual. And it’s easy to see the Outback sells so much better.
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  582. Corolla doesn’t offer AWD though...
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  583. Andrew.Woolman I completely agree, but a lot of buyers out there, especially those who live in regions that experience four seasons, demand it.
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  584. A great re-interpretation of a Model Y. They followed all the industry trends perfectly. But that’s the problem in my book.
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  585. Skye Higa Yeah true. The enthusiast in me prefers the Accord for that reason, but purely as a luxurious daily driver, I still think I’d take the ‘6
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  586. frogger72 AWD would be a nice addition, especially with the 2.5T.
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  587. So curious what this or an E46 ZHP 330i is like having learned manual on a 5-speed X5. Was actually fairly fun and interesting to learn on, but it was definitely a lot of car for just the 3.0L I-6. This or an E46 is the perfect size for it.
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  588. Oooooooo great lunch break material!
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  589. Two videos up from this in my sub box is a video titled “Forget the LFA and the LS, The 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible is the Ultimate Lexus.” As much as I love Alex on Autos, I gotta disagree after hearing that V10🤤
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  590. Oooooo a real golden egg from the geese today🔥😍
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  591. The CarPlay in my Mazda3 has had some glitches, too, but mine’s wired-in only and I think it’s on my phone’s end, not the car’s end. Just a random lil stretch of my daily commute where I get very spotty cell service and Google Maps thinks I’m in the middle of a park or like 3 blocks over lol. Having had an all-manual garage for as long as you have, do you wish one of the cars in your fleet was an auto? Debating whether I’d want an auto daily if I got a Miata for funsies.
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  592. Yessssssss base 911’s deserve wayyyyyyyy more love! Power that’s actually usable on the street! S is certainly a nice step up in torque especially, but this is still plenty. I’d definitely consider one if it was in good shape.
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  593. If SNL did a spoof on stance culture, it’d be this
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  594. Darkivaz-AAA Camry’s styling doesn’t do it for me either, and the K5 is cool, but overall, I think I’d still choose the ‘6
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  595. ‘06 Rich! Still miss the 5-speed 3.0i I learned manual on sometimes. And especially curious what these V8 X5’s are like
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  596. SAE Baja Car next please!!!!! This was so cool 😮
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  597. Driving school with Tedward! I don’t even remember learning some of this😳 But now I know!
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  598. Imagine if Mini made a RWD roadster with this same 2.0T based on a Miata chassis…Mazda’s next gen Miata partner, possibly?
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  599.  @gaberansom7666  But is there as much enthusiast attachment to the Mini Roadster as there is to the Supra? Could be a cool way to offer a turbocharged Miata with more power from the factory🤷‍♂️
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  600. Or...you could just get a Golf R. Or an S3 if you MUST have a luxury badge...
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  601. This is a tricky one for me. This new NSX is the first car I remember reading about where every outlet who had driven it had vastly different opinions on it. Personally, I’ve definitely needed time to warm up to it. For context, the 911 made me a car guy. As I’ve grown up, I’ve appreciated more and more how carefully and steadily Porsche has evolved it over the years. This, by its very name (New Sports eXperimental) can’t be that. And I’m not saying that’s bad; it’s just not what I most easily appreciate. I still think Acura went too far out ahead of their skis with the tech. Granted, I’ve never driven one, but the setup just strikes me as too digital and software-centric. I’d be really curious what this car would be like in a RWD layout with just the rear electric motor and no front motors. I think that would go a long way in getting some natural steering feel back. Maybe some other automakers will approach mid-engine hybrids that way, though.
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  602. Someone should make the total number of Panamera configurations an extra credit question on a statistics test
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  603. Would love to hear your thoughts on the current gen Mazda3 in comparison! Need more Mazda content here on this channel!
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  604. Disappointed there was no Charlie feeding Chris content in this one 😢
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  605. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of the Tedward viewer/subscriber community, The day we’ve all been waiting for has come 🎄🎅🏻1️⃣2️⃣ On the twelfth day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me 12 Lambo Countaches 11 7 Series 10 XK120’s 9 DB11’s 8 Cross Turismo’s 7 eG80’s 6 SL roadsters 5 GX’s 4 Newcomb’s Ranches 3 R8’s A peek in Garage 42 And a Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree Stay tuned for the SoundCloud debut coming soon!
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  606. Kei truck! Came for the 750e, stayed for the snack feeding footage
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  607. Tedward’s in the secret service now???
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  608. Shoulda kept the sunglasses tbh. I think you could rock them. Also 21:40 was a near can opener bridge moment
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  609. Kinda what I think an electric luxury Chrysler PT Cruiser would be. In a good way lol
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  610.  @rahimi4762  Yeah I’d keep the power levels in a prospective MDX hybrid between the base and the Type S. 325 hp sounds just about right, maybe a teeny bit more. In a perfect world, I’d say put the 3.5L sport hybrid system in an improved midsize sedan successor to the RLX. But we all know how sedans do on the market nowadays. But a ZDX with that hybrid system would be interesting, for sure. I don’t know if I’d reach as high as the Urus, but they could definitely make it a compelling alternative to a Q8 or an X6.
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  611. The goldest egg the savage geese ever did lay
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  612. Cool car in this segment, but let’s be real - this should be called a V-Sport and the future Blackwing model should be called a V. Yes, their previous V models were wild and crazy, but this is an instance where I think it pays to stand your ground and just own it, even if it might scare away some consumers. Let the V-Sport be the diet V like it used to be. There was nothing wrong with that! Naming nonsense aside, wish this had some of the more visceral feel and edge that the CTS V-Sport had. The CT5 is just missing something I can’t quite put my finger on...but glad we get cool versions like this nonetheless.
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  613.  @TedwardDrives  How much did that little guy have in options?
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  614.  @TedwardDrives  So that’d put it at like $50k? $40k to $50k seems like a big jump for a lot of shoppers to me, but then again these things are probably leased anyway so...🤷‍♂️ And I’m sure BMW dealers know how to cook up an irresistible lease deal lol
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  615.  @TedwardDrives  It doesn’t make me angry! I’m not trying to hate on this car. If there are shoppers who buy, lease, whatever and enjoy it, that’s great! The point I was just trying to make is that it’s simply not the car for me. Different strokes for different folks.
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  616.  @TedwardDrives  For $50k or less? Any of the 5 I mentioned in my comment! And that’s before we even get into the used market!
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  617. Anyone else’s first memory of this car from the Drake and Josh movie on Nickelodeon?
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  618. The president is not well
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  619. Belle voiture le 2CV Monssieur Tedouard 👨🏼🧐🇫🇷
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  620. F-Type? Or maybe hold out for that new Z4?
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  621. Turo rented an ND2 for the tail of the dragon a couple weeks ago and ugggggggggghhhhhhhhhh I want one now 😭😭 Though id probably go for white or ceramic gray with the tan interior
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  622. One of you guys should get one so you can make some comparison videos with Tedward!
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  623. A moment of silence for the abandoned warehouse...
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  624. We love to see a hypermiling road trip! I’ve always wanted to do this with a 7MT 991 911 or C7 Corvette with cruise control at 70-80 staying in 6th one way and using 7th going back the same way. Curious how much of a highway fuel economy bump that extra tall 7th can yield.
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  625. Yesssssssss Ga$ Money back in the sound test let’s goooooo😩🙌🏻🔥🔥
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  626. Far more cars, especially fun enthusiast cars, should be approached the way the Miata is, especially with EV’s on the horizon. If all you’re after is speed, just get an EV and be done with it. I really hope that makes consumers and automakers alike appreciate the Miata’s overall philosophy - experience over numbers.
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  627. I actually thought this would be a great next car for my mom and suggested it to her, but she wasn’t too keen on the “wagon-ness” of it. She wants something more firmly crossover. Guessing she’ll probably end up in a Hybrid Highlander or RX350h. I could see this cutting a slice of the Subaru Outback pie for Toyota, though.
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  628.  @TedwardDrives  I mean...if you mean the Outback then technically yes lol. Volvo actually had somewhat of a successor to this in the previous generation S60 cross country. That’s the closest thing I can think of.
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  629. What’s the discount code I can use for those luscious hair implants?
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  630. First time I treat myself to a detail job for my car, I’m definitely staying and watching lol that was so satisfying!
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  631. $35k my ass
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  632. Also get into some FB groups! Some can get nasty and toxic and aren’t worth your time, but most are full of nice people who want to hang out and make car friends, tho obviously use your internet instincts. Been using that to find C&C’s here in Seattle and I’ve even gone to a few just by myself to meet and talk to people. It can feel awkward at first but there’s bound to be at least one person you strike up a good conversation with.
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  633. Frankenmuth! Isn’t that where Greta Van Fleet is from?!
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  634.  @TopherDrives  Omg I’ve been obsesssssssssssssssed with them lately
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  635. If it wouldn’t get you in copyright trouble I’d say you should make that the background music
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  636. Those switches may be in Jeeps, but keep in mind also that they’ve been in various older Mercedes products, too…
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  637. Yeahhhhhh...I’ll take an Accord Sport 2.0T lol. This just looks like it’s trying too hard to be cool.
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  638. Mk8 GTI driver should have been forced to engage race mode, find a song on their Bluetooth device and set the climate control to 69 through that infotainment when the drag lights turn green before they can launch.
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  639. YES! LESS IS MORE! Wish more automakers today would remember this. Spec sheet stats may be easy to market and talk up on a dealer lot, but they rarely translate to a fun, memorable experience once you’re actually out on public roads. Slow car fast! TOADWARD!🐸🐸
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  640. Honestly part me of me really rolls my eyes at the whole “rugged off-roady trail-ready adventure” thing and thinks to myself “Even Mazda has to do this now? Really???🙄😒” But I know I know, it’s the hot trendy thing right now, and Mazda needs all the $$$ it can get as a small automaker. I do appreciate so much of what Mazda is about as a company and how much they sweat driving dynamics and details other automakers don’t (even if it’s marketing/PR cover for cost savings lol), and if this is where they judged the most sales are available and it’ll make the money to keep the Miata around, guess I shouldn’t complain.
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  641. Pronuncia e accento molto buoni 🇮🇹
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  642. Another golden egg from the geese this fine Friday morning
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  643. These ZHP’s are awesome. Seems like a great daily driver and the rarity aspect definitely makes them appealing compared to an M3 of this gen. I’ve been looking around for some of these on used car sites and many of them are still worth decent money. Can’t decide whether I’d rather have this or a manual E46 wagon...it’d be a tough choice! Great drive and video! Oh and that coffee ad was some quality ASMR.
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  644. My cheap ass would vote for replacing just the clunky ones with the TRW’s. Can’t wait to see the replacement footage!
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  645. The 7 Series exterior and S Class interior are deal breakers for me, so honestly, the S8 would be my choice purely by default
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  646. Well…there are far worse ways to spend an unexpected flight detour 🤷‍♂️
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  647. That seatbelt chime sounds like it could be the start to some hit EDM song you’d rave to in the club.
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  648. It’s a 10 but the tach and speedo are right side up 😩
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  649. Take a shot for every “100 MiLe RaNgE wTf😡 ItS jUsT a CoMpLiAnCe VeHiClE” comment
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  650. Those bad boys fit like portafilters to groupheads!
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  651. Driver’s Tedwarducation
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  652. X3 who???? This would definitely be my athletic driver’s choice in this segment. I’d just get the longest warranty possible. One thing I’d love to see is a mid-level version to compete width, say, the GLC43 and X3 M40i. Perhaps the Quadrifoglio V6 detuned to ~400 hp...
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  653.  @TedwardDrives  ❤️❤️
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  654. It’s as true in real life as it is in the auto industry - copying the popular kids and trying to please everyone does not accomplish anything or genuinely attract others towards you
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  655. Jakub needs to frame every visor that he sends off during visor tests and hang them on a wall😂
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  656. Wow, very tastefully modified! If I were to get a VA WRX, this would be pretty much exactly what I’d go for (or maybe all the same power/exhaust/drivetrain/brake stuff but lift the suspension for off-roady fun…TheTopher’s lifted BRZ shenanigans rubbing off on me!). Having driven a few stock VA’s when I worked at a Subaru dealer for a few months, I’m really curious what a tuned one like this would be like.
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  657. Ayyyye return of the classic Topher parking garage route. Missed it. Gotta park, turn off the car and get out at the end tho! Not a complete night drive without that!
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  658.  @evilcookiekiller  There is a stick optional! Hatchback premium trim FWD only, though, and just with the NA 2.5. Cool that you got an Si, though!
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  659. Should have done a comparison video with Momma Amos’s SC430!
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  660. Buckteeth Motor Works
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  661. Classic. Gotta love his ego🙃😤👿
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  662. Yeah, yeah, I know I know. SUV’s sell. But here’s my question: for the vast majority of use cases that these will be subject to, what does this do that an M3 wagon with xDrive wouldn’t be able to?
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  663.  @TedwardDrives  Oh I would too haha. But the M5 just needs something...more. The personality factor is missing to me. Needs some E63ness in its DNA...
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  664. My grandpa had one of these way back in the day! I guess it was in my blood to be a car guy all along!
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  665. Wow Audi’s really gotten their V8 sound game down! This TTV8 was a Porsche-led project and it sure shows lol. The whole SUV coupe thing still makes no sense to me, but hey, if they make VAG $$$ to keep giving us 911s and R8’s, so be it. I think personally, the Cayenne is the closest to my taste of all these VAG SUV’s, but this thing is still pretty wicked.
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  666. More snow days with Tedward!😍 I’m definitely more appreciative of the NSX than when it first came out, but there’s still a wee bit of skepticism I have towards it. From purely what I know about the powertrain setup, all that hybrid complexity seems like it would make for an awfully digital driving experience. But hey, I’m open to being surprised if I ever experience it in person.
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  667. With the 4 and 7 Series, I think the conservative aesthetic kinda has newfound appeal, and I’m glad they kept some hard buttons inside. And features like that backup helper actually seem surprisingly useful. But I wish even this 540i had a similar quality to something like the Honda Accord, where the exterior is clean and unsuspecting but under the skin that there’s thrilling, rewarding, lively personality to the chassis tuning. If it had that quality, it’d be my favorite in this segment in a heartbeat. But as you said, that just isn’t the case here, so I’d probably shop elsewhere in this segment personally. That’s just me, though.
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  668. Babe wake up the 2025 Civic Si embargo lifted
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  669. Not everything in life is completely 100% rational - we’re humans, not computers or robots. Cars are emotional endeavors to people like us, even if you grew up watching unhealthy amounts of Alex on Autos (yes, I was a very very strange child). Appreciate that you followed your heart, even if there might have been some smart things to do prior to buying. I’d have just as hard a time passing up a good 911 as you did, especially since I was into 996’s too. Love all the Outlaw content. It really is a beautiful car. Also, respect the birds🐤
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  670. I’m so curious to experience a tuned Stinger. I take it it’s responded pretty well! Does your tune change the feel of the power delivery much from stock or does it feel pretty similar just with more oomph?
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  671. Now I know not to apply to be a project manager😂😂 But in all honesty, I’d probably suck at that from your description of it. So glad you’re happy doing what you love. Honestly, I’m still not quite sure where I want to take my mechanical engineering degree. Do I want to go into the auto industry or just have cars be a hobby? Do I want to go on to grad school and get like a masters or a teaching degree? Do I want to go straight into the workforce? Lots of questions I’m pondering, especially since this pandemic really puts into perspective what’s truly important in life. On that note, one thing I’ve thought about a lot is how there seems to be a heightened awareness among people of our generation that our work should not only be something we love, but also something that makes the world a better place. I’m worried about not only how others will view me, but also how I’ll view myself if my work doesn’t reflect that level of social awareness and social consciousness. Now’s the perfect time to think this all through, though!
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  672. Styling isn’t really to my personal taste, but I love everything else about this car. Great to see some sport compacts making returns to the N. American market. And if I was looking for a new compact car in this price range, my choice would be right next to this on the dealer lot - Veloster R-Spec! Love what Hyundai/Kia is putting out these days.
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  673. That trunk closing sound is a deal breaker. Jk jk. The DB11 is a stunner for sure. Call me an old man, but I think I’m more smitten by the new Continental GT, especially inside with that rotating infotainment display. Haven’t sat in either tho, so take that fwiw. Both incredible cars.
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  674. Tedward Gotta love that British build quality
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  675. Very true what you said about not viewing other YouTubers as outright competitors. I mean...it’s not like people can only subscribe to one channel! They can subscribe to however many channels they want! All about connections, as with many domains of work.
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  676. Z4 is like $60-70k tho. I’m thinking make it like $30k and hell, maybe even just build it on the Miata platform like the 124 was
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  677. Friend of mine and his girlfriend are going to Greece in Sep and he asked me to teach him manual! So will probably be giving first stickshift lesson soon and doing my part to save the manuals!
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  678. Hell, I’m not nearly as interested in new cars as I used to be. The one nice side effect of that is that I don’t feel tons of pressure to make as much money as possible to afford a new car. There are so many great fun used cars on the market for wayyyyyy less $$$ than new cars. But I see the satisfaction in a new car purchase for sure. Never worth it to stretch yourself into something you can’t afford tho for whatever reason, especially to impress other people or show off. Spend your money the way YOU want to to make YOURSELF happy!
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  679. Yes, the numbers the K5 puts down may be comparable to the German choices, but numbers never tell the whole story. The RWD platforms of the Germans (and the 40-60 front-rear biased AWD of the A4) lend themselves to greater handling finesse than the K5. Finesse that the Stinger and the G70 possess. If you look purely at stat sheets and spec sheets, sure the K5 may stack up well. But there other ways in which those European options (and the Stinger and G70) separate themselves that a stat sheet or a spreadsheet simply won’t capture.
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  680. Personally, I’m more interested in how this stacks up in the segment it actually competes in as opposed to cars in a completely different segment, and I wish Redline had given a little more critical thought to the comparisons they made in this video instead of simply repeating Kia’s marketing lines.
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  681. Bottom line for me is if we’re talking purely the mainstream midsize family sedan segment, Accord and Mazda6 are still my top 2 in this segment personally, but I’d put the K5 right behind those 2 and above the Sonata and Camry. Accord is comparably quick to the Sonata/K5 2.5T, if slightly slower, but I think I’d prefer the Accord’s handling personally from what I’ve read. Mazda6 may be considerably slower, but I definitely think it’s still the supermodel of this segment and the interior is the most luxurious in that segment, even if some of the tech is lacking. If we’re talking compact luxury sports sedans, for the record, I actually prefer the Stinger and G70 to the German choices! But I’ll say it one last time - I just find the comparison between the K5 and compact luxury sports sedans to be made purely for marketing’s sake.
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  682. @Ayush Malpeddi Yeah, in my previous comment I was thinking more holistically.
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  683. Respect the salamanders
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  684. Was about to say Emily must have some really tall cups! Lolol. I will say one of the niggly issues I’ve been annoyed with in my Mazda3 is the way the center console opens. Since you have to slide it back before tilting it open, it won’t open all the way with the seats down since it’ll hit the seat headrests. Minor complaint but still love mine overall
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  685. Karen should make an accusation of vehicular assault omg. Probably in the minority camp here, but more off-roading content would be sick! Ps you're fucking morons. Jk jk
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  686. That fake engine noise sounds like a shitty SoundCloud DJ put real exhaust sounds through autotune🤦🏼‍♂️
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  687. Bill Harris Nice! ‘6 turbo is also a great car! Favorite midsize on the market, personally!
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  688. Coulda saved that 335 if you still had your fire engine
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  689. There was one of these at the Seattle auto show last year in the BMW booth and I’m looking at the front and randomly this kid next to me goes, “The front looks like someone’s ass print.” Cannot unsee that now.
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  690. The CTR is a legit driver’s car. The Camry TRD is a marketing stunt.
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  691. I’m intrigued by that front end, but those side lines below the side view mirror literally make it look like it was in a side impact collision. Oof.
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  692. Ford can make the Mach E as fast as they want, but it’s still just American cheese with more orange coloring dye as far as I’m concerned.
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  693. I could listen to that allllllllllll day
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  694. Give it a V8, then we’ll talk. Until then, I’m team TRX allllllll day.
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  695.  @TedwardDrives  Ah I see it now. Though I think TRX would still be my choice, personally. Interior is wayyyyyyy beyond the F-150 and performance is comparable, even stock.
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  696. @Gabe Hernandez I definitely agree. Ram is best in the full-size pickup segment right now.
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  697. So glad you made it out there! Can't wait to hear all your thoughts, especially on that M2 comp! Did you get to drive the new 3 series there?
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  698. Requirements for WH Press Secretary position: 1. Kiss the president’s ass
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  699. Supercar vlogs on YouTube got old for me reeeeeeeeeal quick. More oddball projects like Emelia Hartford’s K-swapped Prius and Sarahntuned’s SVT Focus interest me so much more now since they’re actually attainable and enjoyable on public roads. As much as we love cars just for being cars, it’s honestly so much more than that. It’s the feelings, the places, the people, and so much more that draw us to this stuff. Always remember that.
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  700.  @TedwardDrives  Yep same for me. At that point I’m just like lollllll byeeeeeee. The last thing I need in my sub box is clickbait. Considering how few new cars I’m guessing I’ll be interested in by the time I can afford any of them, I see lots of used market shopping in my future. And I definitely want to spend lots of quality time with whatever cars I end up with and thoroughly enjoy them.
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  701. This is what SAE Baja Cars want to be when they grow up.
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  702.  @markmiller3279  I meant that from a mechanical/driving experience perspective, but I am with you for the most part on Toyota/Lexus styling. Though, granted, that’s subjective.
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  703. Tedward EXACTLY! Wayyyyy too many automakers nowadays are obsessed with chasing trends, copying what everyone else is doing, and attempting to pander to the greatest common denominator. And it shows in the products those companies put out. FCA just goes balls out and they FUCKIN OWN IT! Huge respect for that.
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  704. 😂😂
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  705. Hmmm...I think I’d keep the M3 for a little while longer and then make the transition to a more strictly track-focused replacement...what could potential next cars be? I know you’ve mentioned 981 Caymans before... Or...you could replace E92 with a daily and replace the E39 with a cheap track car...
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  706. I’d love to see Chevy bring back the Impala as an EV and really lean into the heritage of it tbh. Keep it as a big comfy full size sedan with styling that’s modern but harkens back to this
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  707. The Boston tour I never got! I was supposed to go with Boy Scouts many years ago but sadly got sick right before we were scheduled to leave. Glad I get to live vicariously through you, though
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  708. Where’s the Alpina B5 for North America, though?😩
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  709. $45k can buy a Stinger GT…yeahhhhhhh I’ll pass
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  710. 0:07 oh he’s using ✨animations✨ now
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  711. I’ll be the first to admit that, yes, I’m sometimes guilty of this, too, but can we stop with all the bad credit score stereotype jokes? Soooooooooo tired of them and I think they unduly preclude buyers away from a vehicle that would otherwise have the qualities they’re looking for.
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  712. What does the B in B58 stand for? Wrong answers only
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  713. Uh oh! I hope Scotty Kilmer isn’t watching!
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  714. Indeed! Someone get the doctors on research for a vaccine for that!
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  715. On the first day of Christmas, my Tedward gave to me A Wilhoit Speedster in a pear tree
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  716. Tedward ohhhhh right I remember from your insta story
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  717. Tach isn’t sideways. Dislike 👎🏻
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  718. You should pick one of these up so you and Tedward can off-road them and bring us some content together!
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  719. SUCH great advice! It's like you're the big brother I never had! Thanks for keeping it real! <3
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  720. Hey Siri play Yellow Submarine by The Beatles
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  721. BAHAHAHAHA THE TIN HAT😂 More props in these videos please!
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  722. The front and sides I don’t mind but the back is giving me lots of European 2 Series Active Tourer vibes
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  723.  @TedwardDrives  Good thing it’s a convertible then 😅
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  724.  @NaijaBull  Definitely, it’s a great manual! I see where people are coming from in saying this gen 3 isn’t as fun to drive as the prior gen, but the manual makes it more fun for sure.
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  725. Don’t get me wrong - I’m as sick as anyone of these dog and pony shows masquerading as task force briefings. Get that president OUT from behind the camera and leave it to medical experts to give us just the facts
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  726. Tedward Yeah so much of it really is just an illusion. Hence the grain of salt part.
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  727. Don’t get me wrong - I love Yuri and Jakub and all their content. But if I see one more person say “cAr DiSgUiSeD aS aN sUv” I swear...😤😤
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  728. Yeah...I’ll take the new TLX, thanks. Hell, I’d even take a Q50 over this.🤦🏼‍♂️
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  729. I know many aren’t overly concerned with how dated these are at this point and appreciate the tried-and-true reliability, but is the current Tacoma V6 with a 6- or 8-speed auto too much to ask?
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  730. Sounds like a 4 door Supra!
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  731. Has Mark been released from his detainment by the Spanish authorities? Did they confiscate all the Arby’s or was he able to keep any of it?
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  732.  @Nickersont88  I like the way you think, my friend! Appreciate that you went with a left field choice in this segment! Hope you enjoy it :D
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  733. Respect the ferries!😍
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  734. As much as I appreciate Toyota getting this into an affordable price range for many buyers, I’d honestly love to see Lexus get a version of this and re-skin it with their own style, give it a Lexus interior, and have it be the new GS we never got. If they got the range high enough and dialed in the driving dynamics just a little bit more, I’d have it over a Model S in a heartbeat.
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  735. The capacitive touch crap and downgraded interior materials are primarily in the name of cost cutting, right? If those actually translated to a lower MSRP than the Mk7/7.5, that’d be one thing. But it’s the fact that VW went this way for the interior and yet is charging MORE than the Mk7(.5) that kills me. Yes, I know there are performance improvements, etc, but even those aren’t worth living with this interior to me.
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  736.  @jacksonbf  Oh, for sure. I meant wayyyyyyyy back...like early 2000’s
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  737. Loving this Tedward NW era!
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  738. My uncle’s eGolf has a similar feature with the slapshift down on the shifter. In the eGolf, though, your regen braking settings aren’t saved between key cycles, so you have to reset it every single time you start it. It’d be nice to set it and forget it. Maybe link it to key fob settings...🤔 On the Kona, though, I like that they’re offering a colorful interior color combo like that. Wish more companies would do the same.
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  739. I was one of the lucky ones, I guess. Definitely had some great memories from lifeguarding and swim lessons. Actually made most of my friends there instead of school. Bosses were firm at times but always respectful and taught me to thrive under pressure and think on my feet. And we’d get to overhear kids saying really funny shit.
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  740. Still can’t get over the buckteeth personally. Does sound much better than the S55 from the inside for sure, though, even if a lot of it is piped in. I think given that manuals nowadays are purely about fun and involvement and not outright straight line performance, perhaps a manual would be better suited to the M340/440i models since they’re not trying to be the utmost in speed and handling capability.
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  741. Performance sure seems impressive, but styling seems a little too “every-concept-car-thrown-in-the-blender” for me. Wish the looks were flushed out a little more cohesively. Ioniq 5 would definitely be my personal preference, especially if I was looking for an EV to be a daily driver.
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  742. TheTopher Oh yeah and now I know what had Tedward doing a spit take😂😂
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  743. I gotta say - this new Sentra is SHARP! Looks awesome on the outside, though there’s a bit too much Kia Stinger on that interior for my liking. That’s not to say the Stinger is a bad car at all (I actually love the Stinger) - just wish Nissan would have approached the interior design with more originality. If I wanted a car in this class in the low $20k range and I wasn’t specifically looking for a manual option, this would be quite tempting.
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  744. What does the B in B58 stand for? Wrong answers only
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