World Hockey Championships and European autos thread

[forty_three]

Legends of the Autobahn: one of Monterey Car Week’s best events

Classic old Bimmers, Mercs and Audis adorned a golf course filled with enthusiasts

www.topgear.com

So many great machines in there. But that red one is my favorite

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Legends of the Autobahn: one of Monterey Car Week’s best events

Classic old Bimmers, Mercs and Audis adorned a golf course filled with enthusiasts

www.topgear.com

So many great machines in there. But that red one is my favorite

Love me a brown SL.

 

[puckhead]

World Cup of Hockey expected to return in 2024 | NHL.com

NHL, NHLPA planning for tournament games in North America, Europe

www.nhl.com

distinct disadvantage for the European semi-finalists have to travel before the medal games.
however, nice to see it back.

didn't this used to be a summer tournament?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

World Cup of Hockey expected to return in 2024 | NHL.com

NHL, NHLPA planning for tournament games in North America, Europe

www.nhl.com

distinct disadvantage for the European semi-finalists have to travel before the medal games.
however, nice to see it back.

didn't this used to be a summer tournament?

I think a big issue with the tournament was it fucked up guys' pre-season routines and this is more palatable to the PA. The WJHC this month and its complete inability to garner any attention and the dismal attendance probably didn't help.

And they need to hold the NA games somewhere warm in the US. Make people want to travel to see it. Get a true world-class event going.

 

[forty_three]

Do the doors still fall off or did they fix that?

Side note, Porsche Taycan electric vehicle MSRP is 86k.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Do the doors still fall off or did they fix that?

Side note, Porsche Taycan electric vehicle MSRP is 86k.

Depending on what the estimated wait time is this is pretty standard now for higher-end vehicles. For example, I may know someone who may have tried to buy a new 911 recently and been told the wait time is currently 2-3 years and put down a refundable $1000 deposit which will turn into a non-refundable $6000 deposit once the build slot is confirmed and estimated delivery date provided.

/This gen Vette is the nicest they've made in 25 years IMO. Worth the money.

 

[forty_three]

/This gen Vette is the nicest they've made in 25 years IMO. Worth the money.

I do like the way they look, but 160 grand for a car made of fiberglass that falls apart seems steep.

I wanted to buy a Range Rover and they said if I wanted to get one I had to pay 30k over MSRP. I laughed and left.

 

[puckhead]

my university job was on a car lot, and the dealership had the first ZR1 in Canada.
(Yes i took it out on the freeway to see what the fuss was all about. Yes, it was a rocket)

commission for the salesmen was based on x% of profit over dealer cost.
The dealership neglected to make an exception ahead of time when this car came on the lot.
Guy who sold it was due $54,000 in commission. Dealership offered him $1,000. Lawsuit did commence.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I do like the way they look, but 160 grand for a car made of fiberglass that falls apart seems steep.

I wanted to buy a Range Rover and they said if I wanted to get one I had to pay 30k over MSRP. I laughed and left.

OK I missed the "$90,000 over MSRP" note. Thought that was the sale price. Yikes.

/Never, ever ever ever ever buy a Range or one of their lower-rung models. Ever.

 

[forty_three]

OK I missed the "$90,000 over MSRP" note. Thought that was the sale price. Yikes.

/Never, ever ever ever ever buy a Range or one of their lower-rung models. Ever.

But they look so nice...

I also looked at the Jaguar F Pace and the VW Atlas, but have put the car purchase on hold for a while. My son's car, Mrs 43s old 07 Mazda CX-9 is over 260k miles, has no functioning AC and I am putting money aside and hoping it makes it to bonus payout time next year. I will buy then, give him her current car and let her have the Audi.

And by "Let her have the Audi" I mean she will just take whatever the new car is every day and I will only have the Audi.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

But they look so nice...

I also looked at the Jaguar F Pace and the VW Atlas, but have put the car purchase on hold for a while. My son's car, Mrs 43s old 07 Mazda CX-9 is over 260k miles, has no functioning AC and I am putting money aside and hoping it makes it to bonus payout time next year. I will buy then, give him her current car and let her have the Audi.

And by "Let her have the Audi" I mean she will just take whatever the new car is every day and I will only have the Audi.

They're beautiful and comfortable and an amazing drive. If it gives you 1 problem free year without it spending at least a month in the shop you will be the exception.

My boss used to get one every 18 months to avoid the shop and even then you'd still see a GMC Envoy in his parking spot for a couple of weeks here and there because it couldn't even last that long.

 

[puckhead]

 

[forty_three]

Cheaper markup on the new Datsun. Always an economical alternative to Chevy.

 

[forty_three]

Very poorly kept secret, but they finally officially announced it.

 

[forty_three]

Dealer Shamed Into Selling Corvette Z06 at MSRP

Mac Haik Chevrolet originally wanted $90,000 in ADM for the privilege of owning a Z06. Then the internet found out.

www.roadandtrack.com

Poor headline. Should be "Greedy fucksticks caught trying to extort people for plastic cars"

 

[puckhead]

 

[forty_three]

Looks like an awesome gadget, but how about we don't go flying it when the multi-million dollar cars and drivers are on the track? Could you imagine that thing falling out of the sky onto Max Verstappen?

 

[puckhead]

Looks like an awesome gadget, but how about we don't go flying it when the multi-million dollar cars and drivers are on the track? Could you imagine that thing falling out of the sky onto Max Verstappen?

Apparently it was a sponsored thing.
Done during the training runs

 

[forty_three]

Apparently it was a sponsored thing.
Done during the training runs

Ah. I am so used to morons trying stunts at F1 races that I just assumed.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I cry for Leclerc at night. Good god Ferrari.