Recent content by Shifty

Dealer thinks it’s still 2022.

I take most youtube reviews with a large grain of salt. The reviewers have to stay in the manufacturers' good graces, because they are supplying the test cars. Good characteristics are overly celebrated, but real criticism is restrained.

I went with a manual MX5 RF for now. Rowdy, noisy, but i’ve never had so much fun driving a car.

I too, unsuccessfully looked for a lightly optioned northeast CT4BW and struck out. I found plenty of them loaded up with carbon fiber, sunroofs, wheel options, red seatbelts, data recorders, etc, driving the MSRP well over $80K. Some were discounted, some were not, one dealer website said...

A friend of mine uses Hagerty insurance for his collector cars and says they are very cheap compared to the majors. I'm not sure if the Blackwings will qualify, however.

The special edition leftovers are still out there at steep discounts. But since the initial pricing was so inflated, I’m not sure of how much of a deal they really are.

I test drove an MX-5 and although I loved driving it, the road/wind noise was excessive. I could see that being fatiguing over time. Is the 4BW reasonably quiet when driven normally?

Insurance is rising partly due to the increased use of radar and camera sensors and the very high cost of replacement and calibration. This needs to be simplified and the parts shouldn't be so outrageous.

There are several used 4 BWs with just 500-2000 miles on them, but still priced high. Who trades a car with so few miles?

Yep, nothing new. The gas guzzler tax was enacted 45 years ago. Trucks were considered commercial vehicles and were exempted. SUVs barely existed.

Just judging dealer traffic in the last month, it's dead out there. I don't mind MSRP, but I'm not paying a premium at this stage.

Can you I don't have easy warm storage of the summers if I go the winter tire route, so may go with your choice of all seasons. I've heard the handling isn't THAT much worse with the Pilot AS4 all seasons. Winter tires are superior for snow, of course, but I have another car for winter duty.

Although the CT4-V Blackwing model isn't specified, Modern Spare support assured me this spare kit will fit the 4 Blackwing: Fits All 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 Models- Spare Tire And Complete Accessory Kit Options

Well, today's discussion was refreshingly civil.

I have a hybrid for daily use and they are remarkably efficient vehicles and easy to own. EVs don’t add up right now but I can’t deny it’s the future.