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To: ByteMercenary

Your list is the reason my “new” car is a 2011 Lexus IS350C.
That means it is a 3.50 liter naturally aspirated V6.
It has most of the nice technology. Like back up camera.
Beeping when you get too close to the curb.
Intermittent wipers that sense when there is water actually hitting the windshield.

Yet, no lane assist. No shutting off the engine at stops. No shutting off cylinders in overdrive to increase mileage.
Basically, no CAFE standards BS.

I also still have my 2012 Tacoma. Which I kept because I do not want a four cylinder turbo pick up truck. My current Tacoma has a 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V6.


42 posted on 06/22/2026 8:14:00 AM PDT by woodbutcher1963
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To: woodbutcher1963

I’ve got a 2014 Ford Expedition 5.4L naturally-aspirated V8. Bought it in 2016 with 20k on the clock. It just turned over to 120k. It’s been very reliable. That was the last year Ford put a V8 in the Expedition and it’s got that very nice, well-balanced feel you get from V8 power. Same as you...backup camera, small dash screen, good sound system, automatic wipers, power sunroof and power seats, no engine-shutoff, beeps when I’m close fore & aft (not L&R though) motorized rear lift gate, simple trip computer (mileage, Trip A & Trip B, change oil alert). Simple dashboard with analog gauges. It was the pinnacle, IMO.

Modern cars with the gigantic screens on the dash really turn me off.


45 posted on 06/22/2026 8:30:38 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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