The big announcement!

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 11/28/2018 at 17:48 • Filed to: None

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My rental car was a base model Kia, an Optima FE. And you know what? It was great!

Textured Soy Protein > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 17:53

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Kias and Hyundais are my go-to rental cars when I can get them.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 17:55

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I get an Optima Turbo Next week! Should I be more excited than I am?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 11/28/2018 at 17:58

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You get to drive lots of nice cars, I would call this a Korean B uick lesabre . For me all a car need is to be comfortable and quiet and cruise well at 75 mph, and the Optima did that really well, like I would not think twice driving it 3,000 miles.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 11/28/2018 at 17:58

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You get to drive lots of nice cars, I would call this a Korean B uick lesabre . For me all a car need is to be comfortable and quiet and cruise well at 75 mph, and the Optima did that really well, like I would not think twice driving it 3,000 miles.

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 18:15

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I get these as loaners. Even in basic trim, they don’t feel like a punishment (like an Altima would, for example). T hey have plenty of pep, feel comfortable, and materials aren’t bad.

P5guy now GTIguy > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 18:24

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I had one of those as a rental a few months ago. I really liked it. Android auto is basically my only requirement in a rental so o Washington happy with the Kia. Mine also had lane keep assistance which I thot was cool to have in a base model. 

Future Heap Owner > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 18:25

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Ohhhhh now I get the hint

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Future Heap Owner 11/28/2018 at 18:38

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optimus prime!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Chariotoflove 11/28/2018 at 18:38

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I would DD this car in a higher trim level.

The Dummy Gummy > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 18:50

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W ow, bombing 80 and snapping photo in poor visibility ....

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > The Dummy Gummy 11/28/2018 at 19:07

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Bombing I 25 in Wyoming at 80. Guiltily.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 19:46

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You take that back.

Mostly because you completely fail to understand Buick models. The Optima is nearer to Verano (RIP in peace) than to the old LaCrosse (NOT THE LESABRE YOU HEATHEN ,) which was

Thus, the lineup is something like this:

Rio = Century. Yes, really.
Forte = Verano
Optima = Regal
Cadenza = LaCrosse

We do not recognize the Cascada because that thing is an irredemable pile of shit that didn’t have to be so.

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 19:53

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While GM was dumping their worst into rental fleets, Kia and Hyundai were putting their best stuff out there. Such a different attitude toward fleet sales: dumping ground vs customer acquisition.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 11/28/2018 at 19:55

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I’m thinking mid 90’s le Sabre not a post 2000’s model.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Ash78, voting early and often 11/28/2018 at 19:57

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The number of nissans in rental fleets is alarming. 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 20:15

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You don’t know the meaning of base kia until you have a 6 speed, no AC and no remote key fob

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 20:17

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Still holds, since the early 90's is when they set up that tiering.

Though then K900 = Riviera.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 11/28/2018 at 20:20

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Wallow in you misery. The interior of this optima was 100% plastic. I can’t imagine how terrible your forte is.

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 20:21

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 11/28/2018 at 20:21

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K900=Electra 

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 20:22

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At least I’m giving it an interesting life. We went off- roading today.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Chariotoflove 11/28/2018 at 20:23

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Gib, gib now.

That being said I may consider a 4cy stinger now... it’s just a rwd car isn’t the best in snow county.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 11/28/2018 at 20:24

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Remember insurance fraud is against the law.

Chariotoflove > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 11/28/2018 at 20:25

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I have to chime in.  I owned the last gen Riviera and now own a K900.  The Riviera doesn’t hold a candle to the K900, even adjusting for what was an acceptable standard in the 90s.  That’s 90s Buick for ya.

Chariotoflove > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 11/28/2018 at 20:29

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They may take my Oppo  membership card, but RWD really isn’t as good in weather. That said, I know all the northerner tricks, like putting bags of rock salt or horse feed in the trunk along with using snow tires . It wouldn’t put me off, and I know your snow driving skills have to be as good.