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[Denver the Last Dinosaur]

The Tesla Roadster is out .... in Hot Wheels form ...

 

[therumblewagon]

https://www.autoweek.com/news/industry-news/a40499617/new-vehicle-sales-fall-first-half-2022/

 

[gymratter]

 

[Denver the Last Dinosaur]

These Are the Worst Dealership Markups on Markups.org​

All dealer markups are bad. These are exceptionally bad.​

Jalopnik.com​

The Jalopnik staff writer "scoured" the Markup.org website to find the worst markups. The slideshow with comments lists these finds, from least worst to most worst ...

• 2022 Hyundai Palisade: $1,398 Markup
• 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: $2,000 ‘Markup’
• 2023 Honda HR-V: $2,500 Markup
• 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross: $4,000 Markup
• 2022 Nissan Rogue: $5,000 Markup
• 2022 Kia Rio: $6,140 Markup
• 2022 Mazda3 Hatchback: $7,500 Markup
• 2023 Acura Integra: $8,329 Markup
• 2023 Lexus NX450h+: $10,000 Markup
• 2022 Honda Civic Si: $12,000 Markup
• 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 3500: $15,000 Markup
• 2022 Ford Ranger XLT: $18,000 Markup
• 2022 Kia EV6: $20,000 Markup
• 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro: $30,000 Markup
• 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: $42,990 Markup
• 2022 Ford F-150: $55,655 Markup
• GMC Hummer EV: $200,000 Markup

 

[indio22]

"Law enforcement officers in Florida have started giving tickets to drivers who blast music from their car. The law went into effect in July 2022 ... and it also targets vehicles fitted with an aftermarket exhaust system that's deemed too loud ... police officers will also further crack down on loud exhausts, and that they're trained to detect illegal parts."

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/florida-begins-fining-drivers-playing-165000761.html

 

[Donalex]

First of all, exhaust parts are not illegal. Blue/red lights on the front are, as well as these light bars on jeeps, etc. That's what they are talking about.

They are targeting these very low bass rattle cars. The distance is 25ft from the vehicle, and not the driver.

 

[bboypuertoroc]

First of all, exhaust parts are not illegal. Blue/red lights on the front are, as well as these light bars on jeeps, etc. That's what they are talking about.

It literally says they're targeting "illegal" parts and loud exhausts at the end of the article. Any exhaust that modifies the sound to be louder than stock is in fact illegal in Florida. Not like the police give a shit there, as long as you're not driving like an asshole.

- former and future Floridian here

 

[Donalex]

It literally says they're targeting "illegal" parts and loud exhausts at the end of the article. Any exhaust that modifies the sound to be louder than stock is in fact illegal in Florida. Not like the police give a shit there, as long as you're not driving like an asshole.

- former and future Floridian here

316.272 Exhaust systems, prevention of noise.—
(1) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation, including muffler, manifold pipe, and tailpiping to prevent excessive or unusual noise. In no event shall an exhaust system allow noise at a level which exceeds a maximum decibel level to be established by regulation of the Department of Environmental Protection as provided in s. 403.061(11) in cooperation with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon a vehicle on a highway.

In other words, you cannot modify parts of an exhaust system, with the effect of producing excessive noise over 74 decibels.

 

[Denver the Last Dinosaur]

Honda Hackers Learned How to Unlock and Remotely Start Cars​

Cybersecurity researchers say Honda's remote keyless entry system has a serious vulnerability.​

Jalopnik.com​

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The "joys" of gimmicky electronic / keyless fobs.

 

[bboypuertoroc]

In other words, you cannot modify parts of an exhaust system, with the effect of producing excessive noise over 74 decibels.

Ugh.

 

[Donalex]

If you read the beginning of that statute, it applies to motorcycles and vehicles with gross weight over 10,000 pounds.

 

[Blackbeard]

lucky for me my car identifies as a musical instrument

 

[bboypuertoroc]

If you read the beginning of that statute, it applies to motorcycles and vehicles with gross weight over 10,000 pounds.

If you get past (a) and (b) you'll see (c), which covers "any other motor vehicle not included in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b)". It's literally the next line.

 

[bboypuertoroc]

FWIW, I'm speaking from experience...

 

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