Subdude Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 I actually don't think it's that bad...I just saw the prices though -- typical Porsche !! $73K starting for the Turbo.....$53K starting for the S Could that be Houston in the pic ?? Good god y'all! $73k?! I move in different automotive circles, obviously. The F-Type is nice. Pre-reviews have been very positive for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 That Porsche is hardly a thing of grace and beauty. Did you notice this: I saw a film crew wrapping up a photo shoot downtown for a small SUV back on October 26th. It might've been this vehicle, though I thought I spied a BMW kidney grille outline under the wraps. I may have been wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Actually I sort of assumed it was photoshopped in. The picture gallery shows the Porsche in a number of cities besides Houston, and it seems odd to be taking pictures in the US with the vehicle wearing German number plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 definitely photoshopped/rendered. note directly under the car the pavement is blurred so it looks like the car is moving, then at the cobbled crosswalk, the blur inexplicably (or inexorably) stops. it must be amateur hour over at Porsche, if they made such an obvious cutoff line for their blurred road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 definitely photoshopped/rendered. note directly under the car the pavement is blurred so it looks like the car is moving, then at the cobbled crosswalk, the blur inexplicably (or inexorably) stops. it must be amateur hour over at Porsche, if they made such an obvious cutoff line for their blurred road. no people anywhere either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 no people anywhere either.... well, it IS downtown Houston afterall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 well, it IS downtown Houston afterall LOL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 2015 Mustang. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Wow, that Mustang looks much more impressive from the angles in these pics than the one that was in the Chron's autos section a couple of days ago. And they finally added IRS, bringing it up to parity suspension-wise with the current-generation Camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Wow, that Mustang looks much more impressive from the angles in these pics than the one that was in the Chron's autos section a couple of days ago. And they finally added IRS, bringing it up to parity suspension-wise with the current-generation Camaro. I think those pics are the concept car -- not the actual production version.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 You might be right. Production: I like the way the taillights and the panel in-between slope outwards. It gives it some presence. On the other hand the character cut-lines on the sides are too extreme for my taste, although that is the style at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Kia tackles luxury with the K900: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I think those pics are the concept car -- not the actual production version....The concept is way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinite_jim Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Metro has zip cars parked overnight in the lot north of their bldg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 The concept is way better. Yep. But they usually are. Design corners start to be cut quickly when the financial realities of tooling up for production sink in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) 2015 Ford F-150 Edited January 13, 2014 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 2015 Mercedes C-Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 BMW M3 and M4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Porsche 911 Targa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Chrysler 200 Edited January 13, 2014 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) GMC Canyon (new mid-size) Edited January 13, 2014 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Corvette Z-06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Chrysler 200Well this wins the prize for "Most Improved" even though it is basically an upgraded Dodge Dart. I like that they have replaced the gear selector with a dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wow, the new F-150 looks like a concept, very manly look to it.The new C-Class is a great improvement as well as the new 200. Chevy Colorado>GMC CanyonGMC Sierra>Chevy Silverado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 I'm kind of lukewarm about the C-Class myself. It doesn't seem to have the presence that Mercedes used to have. Slap an Acura label on it and no one would think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Metro has zip cars parked overnight in the lot north of their bldg.What are zip cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 GMC Sierra>Chevy SilveradoThere is no real difference between these two is there? Just different stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 There is no real difference between these two is there? There is now. 2014 Sierra http://tawallaccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/01-2014-gmc-sierra-fd-1370993392.jpg 2014 Silverado http://www.pierrechevrolet.com/resrc/media/image/58715/2014-chevrolet-silverado.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 The 2015 F-150 has a body built almost entirely out of aluminum. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/aluminum-revolution-ford-introduces-f-050747173.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 There is now. 2014 Sierra http://tawallaccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/01-2014-gmc-sierra-fd-1370993392.jpg 2014 Silverado http://www.pierrechevrolet.com/resrc/media/image/58715/2014-chevrolet-silverado.jpg Same basic bodyshell, and I assume same engines. Not that there's anything wrong with that. To be honest, I was surprised that GMC was kept alive after GM's bankruptcy when they purged other GM brands. It's never really sold unique vehicles, and doesn't have the brand footprint of Chevrolet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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