Poll What car do you drive?

[simmerskool]

From the J.D. Power study... does this sound familiar? . The only way to fix this, as we all know, is to reduce the number of unwanted alerts as much as possible.

• Annoyance with driver assistance alerts grows over time: The number of problems related to driver assistance system alerts has increased between the 90-day ownership period and the three-year ownership period. “Many would think that after three years, owners would become used to the alerts on their vehicle,” Hanley said. “However, that is not the case. Increased problem levels are experienced across multiple driver assistance features including, but not limited to, lane departure warning/lane keeping assistance and forward collision warning/automatic emergency braking.”

"alerts" -- I'll have to read that article. I never had an alert in a Tesla. First I've heard of this.

 

[simmerskool]

PS re Tesla, the main battery that powers the motors, see my post above, but note the car does have a smaller battery that is independent and powers the electronics, eg, the computer. On the Tesla 3 I leased it crapped out in the 3d year before the lease expired, and that was not well documented or well-flagged in advance. Perhaps lucky that mine crapped out in my garage, Tesla sent a mechanic / tech to our to house replace it.

 

[brambedkar59]

Changed my vote from "ICE (Diesel)" to "Bicycle / Walk" as I have fully (well almost fully ) converted to public transport + walking. This way I can get my daily 2KM of walk while commuting.

 

[danb]

"alerts" -- I'll have to read that article. I never had an alert in a Tesla. First I've heard of this.

This is not unique to Tesla... I think they are talking about the alerts are from the driver assistance features on most new ICE and EV cars. It's just funny because we can completely relate to this. Everyone wants safety but they do not want to bother with being an active participant.

 

[TuxTalk]

Volvo S60 2.4 5Cylinder Petrol !

Electric Cars are Dinky Toys, for me not real cars..... need to hear the Engine and smell the fuems.

 

[Andrew999]

This is the car I drive a Toyota Corolla 2010 Hatch.

The car I got is good, it is everything I need and pretty good on gas, but I must say my dream car is a Subaru WRX STI, my most favourite engine sound out there that iconic Subaru rumble.

 

[simmerskool]

Volvo S60 2.4 5Cylinder Petrol !

Electric Cars are Dinky Toys, for me not real cars..... need to hear the Engine and smell the fuems.

there's nothing "dinky" about flooring a high performance Tesla 3, you strain to hold onto the steering wheel and your mind "explodes" with W_T_F! -- even better in an S (beyond ludicrous acceleration)

 

[Jonny Quest]

In my small town, I had never seen one of these before until a couple of days ago, Rivian. It's an electric SUV. Interesting style, not sure I like it, but it did get my attention.

 

[RetiredOldMan]

After reading this thread I might go out this weekend and test drive an EV.
I'm driving a 2017 Nissan Rogue AWD SL excellent condition.
I'm 75 years old and never drove an EV. Should be a great learning experience.

 

[simmerskool]

This is the car I drive a Toyota Corolla 2010 Hatch.
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The car I got is good, it is everything I need and pretty good on gas, but I must say my dream car is a Subaru WRX STI, my most favourite engine sound out there that iconic Subaru rumble.

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I had a 2012 WRX STi -- drove it for 5 years. FUN! (even modified it!!) Leased Tesla 3 Dual motor, more fun. Now I plod along in a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. I like it, it matches my current speed.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Thinking of buying an Outback for my next vehicle Simmer.

 

[simmerskool]

Thinking of buying an Outback for my next vehicle Simmer.

I've had 2 very different subi's and liked them both -- test drive if haven't.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Just bought a 2026 Subaru Outback, bought it for reliability ( Made in Japan), safety and AWD capability in the snow.

 

[RoboMan]

My good old 2016 Sandero still runs. But if I'm lucky I'm changing it this year for a new one.

Also, my country sucks so bad that this 2016 low-tier car costed me USD 9800 to buy used last year. Unbelievable to see prices of cars in USA.

 

[LinuxFan58]

An old Citroen Jumper euro5 diesel (my converted bus to campervan for festivals - lowlands next week) and a 2026 full hybrid Renault Alpine-Esprit Capture for daily use (which is in practice my wife's car, I am using a bicycle and public transport mostly, because of crazy high parking prices in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, where I part time teach as pensionado).

 

[cartaphilus]

Honda recently threw in the towel in majority of their EV research thanks to US change in EV posture.

 

[annaegorov]

now I drive a Subaru, which I never thought I'd do, because I hated Subaru drivers, liberals drive so timid they cause accidents just by the way they drive. This I know to be a fact after driving big rigs for over 30 yrs. But I had to admit it was a great car. But as a teen I started out with a 47 chevy pickup truck, then a 67 Mustang, then a 37 Plymouth coup, then a 71 Roadrunner (big block V8 Mopar). THEN I GOT MARRIED.... No more fun cars

 

[Digmor Crusher]

now I drive a Subaru, which I never thought I'd do, because I hated Subaru drivers, liberals drive so timid they cause accidents just by the way they drive. This I know to be a fact after driving big rigs for over 30 yrs. But I had to admit it was a great car. But as a teen I started out with a 47 chevy pickup truck, then a 67 Mustang, then a 37 Plymouth coup, then a 71 Roadrunner (big block V8 Mopar). THEN I GOT MARRIED.... No more fun cars

Are you serious, does that mean all pickup drivers are red neck cowboys too??

 

[Jonny Quest]

Are you serious, does that mean all pickup drivers are red neck cowboys too??

That reminded me of this song

 

[cartaphilus]

I am waiting for someone to reply: "Drive?! I do not drive a car! I have a chauffeur!"