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[Samanator]

I saw my first Lucid today. Looked better than the pictures of it. Was surprised how small it looked compared to our Lexus LS. It’s 11” shorter.than the Lexus.


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[Raza]

I saw my first Lucid today. Looked better than the pictures of it. Was surprised how small it looked compared to our Lexus LS. It’s 11” shorter.than the Lexus.


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Really? That’s a massive difference. I would think that puts it more in the midsize class, or closer to it, than full size like an LS, S, A8, or 7.

[Samanator]

Really? That’s a massive difference. I would think that puts it more in the midsize class, or closer to it, than full size like an LS, S, A8, or 7.

From the writeups, they made it sound more full-size than what I saw. It looked about the size of a 5 series BMW which it is 4 inches shorter than. I guess it is like the original Roadhouse line...I thought it be bigger. I guess the price range for most of the models made it seem to be near or larger than an S class Mercedes.

BTW when I was out looking at Ford Raptors last Friday the local Ford dealer had 12 Lightnings. They ranged in price at about $52K-$80K. ICE vehicles were more scarce in the F150 line and the prices were higher on those averaging $70K to over $100K (The green fully loaded Raptor).

[pacifico66]

BTW when I was out looking at Ford Raptors last Friday the local Ford dealer had 12 Lightnings. They ranged in price at about $52K-$80K. ICE vehicles were more scarce in the F150 line and the prices were higher on those averaging $70K to over $100K (The green fully loaded Raptor).[/QUOTE @Samanator

I hope you you at least drove the Raptor I think it's versatility and comfort would surprise you
My real world mileage is 21.5 mpg on highway at 65-70 mph and around town playing a little gets 16.5 mpg it tows well and if you get pro-power you can run electrics out in the field the only thing I don't like is the high step in thinking of taking the running boards off and doing the powersteps

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[Samanator]

BTW when I was out looking at Ford Raptors last Friday the local Ford dealer had 12 Lightnings. They ranged in price at about $52K-$80K. ICE vehicles were more scarce in the F150 line and the prices were higher on those averaging $70K to over $100K (The green fully loaded Raptor).[/QUOTE @Samanator

I hope you you at least drove the Raptor I think it's versatility and comfort would surprise you
My real world mileage is 21.5 mpg on highway at 65-70 mph and around town playing a little gets 16.5 mpg it tows well and if you get pro-power you can run electrics out in the field the only thing I don't like is the high step in thinking of taking the running boards off and doing the powersteps

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I drove the full-size one in green, and it is a massive improvement from the one I drove a few years ago. The rear coil springs, swing arms, and shocks were tuned very well. I think you can drive 70mph over speed bumps and not feel them. I totally forgot how wide these are, and even more now with the 37" tires. It's good to know you're getting decent highway mileage.

The dealer was supposed to have the Ranger Raptor, too, but it sold online the night before, so they couldn't let me drive it. It was the same shelter green metallic and had a very similar suspension setup to Big Brother.

I really wish they would offer a brown interior on these or like the green setup on the new Lexus GX Overtrail. Just something with more colors than black with a splash of orange and not the standard grey or tan.

[Raza]

I think I’m going to reopen the idea of getting a 335/340i as well. Just not finding joy on the S4 hunt. Every time I find one, it sells just before I call in on it.

[geoffbot]

I think I’m going to reopen the idea of getting a 335/340i as well. Just not finding joy on the S4 hunt. Every time I find one, it sells just before I call in on it.

Get he 340. B58 engine is a peach.

What's your budget?

[Raza]

Get he 340. B58 engine is a peach.

What's your budget?

30ish. Less is better, of course.

[geoffbot]

30ish. Less is better, of course.

Good morning! Still up or up early?

[geoffbot]

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Auto, there appear to be no manuals in America lol