Rode some horses today

[jon-nyc]

Not really. It’s so damn impractical. I am thinking about a new car though. But I need to carry bikes on it.

But maybe I’ll rent something awesome every couple of months while the boy is in this phase and we aren’t traveling.

[Doctor Phibes]

I'd be willing to lend you my Ford Focus weekends for a very reasonable price. It's a chick magnet.

[Jolly]

@jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

Not really. It’s so damn impractical. I am thinking about a new car though. But I need to carry bikes on it.

But maybe I’ll rent something awesome every couple of months while the boy is in this phase and we aren’t traveling.

Dude, I gave you an SUV that will outrun the Vette, 0-60. Don't know top end speed, but my DIL's with the same engine supposedly can do 200 mph (she's only had it up to 160).

[jon-nyc]

Funny thing is we had signed up to rent a hellcat. The boy has been in a Camaro SS and a Mustang GT (Both in Miami in Feb) and wanted the American Muscle trifecta. They called me after I reserved and said they didn’t have the Dodge but could give me the vette for 50$ more.

[taiwan_girl]

Awesome @jon-nyc Seems like a fun time!!

[jon-nyc]

By the way, the boy and I saw the C8 today, mid-engine.

It was sweet looking.

My son says 'he's driving it like it's a Prius though'. lol

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

My son says 'he's driving it like it's a Prius though'. lol

You've raised him well.

I was behind a Prius yesterday. He was doing 31 mph.

Speed limit was 40..

[jon-nyc]

My wife drives one. Just like that.

[Mik]

I have for decades been a left lane type A driver. Ever since I retired I have eschewed that sort of thing. Just not in any hurry.

[Larry]

@jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

Not really. It’s so damn impractical. I am thinking about a new car though. But I need to carry bikes on it.

But maybe I’ll rent something awesome every couple of months while the boy is in this phase and we aren’t traveling.

Supposedly Lincoln will be offering an all new Town Car in the 2021 lineup. I've heard it will have suicide doors, also reportedly the 2021 model year will have an updated Continental, and one that I'll be buying if they actually do it - a Mark IX !!

[brenda]

@Mik said in Rode some horses today:

I have for decades been a left lane type A driver. Ever since I retired I have eschewed that sort of thing. Just not in any hurry.

Where's the fun in that?

I drive too fast, but often just to go with flow, which is safer IMO. I just roll along with all the other criminals.

[Kincaid]

@jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

Looking good! I think this model looks great. Almost as good as a current Ferrari.

Oddly enough I am a bit of a purist and like the last model that had pop up headlights - even though the interior is sooooo 90's aero, smooth, and round.

Because I am jonesing so bad for a convertible, I have been thinking about a '96-02 Corvette, or a '68-74 if I could get one in my budget. Preferably with chrome bumpers.

[Jolly]

A buddy had one that looked like this:

283/4speed. Ride like a buckboard, but was a lot of fun to drive...

[Jolly]

As a less expensive alternative:

A used Miata is a blast to drive and they are pretty reliable. The standard is harder to find than the auto. The older ones are starting to achieve a following and you see them advertised in Hemmings nowadays.

[jon-nyc]

My sister had a standard Miata, 2001 I think. It was a fun car.

[Kincaid]

Sadly, most Miatas already have 150-250k miles on them, because they were loved so much.

[Kincaid]

@Jolly said in Rode some horses today:

A buddy had one that looked like this:

283/4speed. Ride like a buckboard, but was a lot of fun to drive...

I was at a car show a couple years ago and expressed admiration for a late 50's 'Vette. The guy let me sit in it. I was pretty shocked as most people have a fit if you even breathe on their car at a show. It was a model prior to roll up windows but I was shocked it had about as much shoulder room as an MG Midget.

[Klaus]

@jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

I am thinking about a new car though. But I need to carry bikes on it.

I've tried various different variants of how to carry bikes on a car.

Unless you have a truck or a big trunk and no other luggage, I think there are only two decent ways to carry bikes.

1: On the towing hitch.

or, if you have a sufficiently big trunk and don't mind removing the front wheels (which is very easy thanks to quick release or thru axle)
2.

[jon-nyc]

I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

[Jolly]

@jon-nyc said in Rode some horses today:

I’ve been using a yakama bike rack that straps on to the back of my hatchback (Honda Fit/Jazz). Supposedly it holds three bikes but the sum of all three of our bikes exceeds the weight limit so the most I've done is two. Usually it’s just the boy’s bike.

My next car will use the trailer hitch method.

Be bold. Be different. Get something not practical for the city.

Something like a four door, four wheel drive Tacoma would last forever and tow a small trailer, something like a Casita. Or, if you want to tow a larger travel trailer, look at a Tundra or F150. Lots of trailers on the market now that have a "toy box" built into the back of the trailer (a toy box is a space in the rear, that has an outside door and is big enough for bikes, a couple of smaller motorcycles or an atv).

Gee, it's kinda fun spending your money...