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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Mileage Milestones

Well, as of recently I can officially say I’ve put 40,000 miles on my 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada! I got it in April 2019 when it had 88,000 miles even on it - it’s now just over 98,000 four years later. Keep in mind, we went thru a pandemic that stopped all driving and office working for awhile. Plus, I have other cars to drive too.

Speaking of other cars: I have just over 110,000 on my 2008 Saturn Aura now 12 1/2 years after I got it! When I first got it, there were 66,249 miles on the clock. You do the math lol.

Monday, August 1, 2022

SPOTTED: Rare Rides Take 11 & New Cars

More rare and new rides for your eyes! Have you seen any cars that would qualify as "rare" or even "uncommon" lately?

Roughly a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe with what looks to be Vogue wheels and matte paint on it. Nice!

Hyundai Elantra N - first one I've seen in the wild.

Lincoln Mark LT - every time I see one of these, I have to basically get a picture because I'm like "Lincoln really made not one, but TWO pickup trucks in my lifetime!"

Might be hard to tell, but this truck-looking vehicle off in the distance is a Dodge Rampage, only made for 1983 and 1984! I'll put a link to an article below on the Rampage.

Rampage: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-story-of-the-dodge-rampage-mopar-s-forgotten-mini-truck-182638.html

This is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V - the ESV variant. Its the first I've seen in the wild that was owned by an actual customer, and its exhaust is LOUD AND PROUD. As it should be.

Modified Jeep Gladiator

Dodge Stealth - haven't seen one of these, especially a mint one, in forever! Very 90s chic styling.

Saab 9-3 sedan

This may look like a normal Equinox, but look more closely at the little blue "TD" next to the "Equinox" lettering. This is a diesel Equinox! Very rare, along with the Chevy Cruze Diesel - both stopped production after 2019. The only similar thing more rare than this is likely a GMC Terrain Diesel.

Classic Chrysler 300! I hope Chrysler lets the modern 300 nameplate stick around for at least awhile longer (with a redesign and an electrified variant).

K5 Blazer!

The looks to be a customized 2007 Subaru Outback XT.

Here's a valuable Pontiac: the G8 GXP

Here's some prototypes of the Hummer EV SUV testing.

The 11th generation of the Ford Thunderbird was made from 2002-2005. This owner had their Thunderbird registered as a classic car since it was 20 years old, allowing them to not have to put tags on it. I'm thinking of doing the same for my Bravada when its 20 years old. But note - you have to only drive it a certain amount of miles per year to qualify.

This is most definitely the new Dodge Hornet (a.k.a. the Alfa Romeo Tonale) crossover undergoing testing. The taillights match Dodge's current design language and this was near Auburn Hills, Michigan when I got this picture. The Tonale has different rear taillights, but a similar headlight design.

The Telluride is one of the fastest selling vehicles in North America, and it routinely has some of the largest markups and lowest inventory at dealers too. I see some on roads, but not many in the grand scheme of things. This Telluride here has custom brake calipers.

This is very likely the upcoming redesigned Maserati Gran Turisimo, based on other spy shots I've seen. This was also taken near Auburn Hills.

This is the upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer L! There will also be a Wagoneer L to compete with the likes of the GMC Yukon XL.

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Cars of Kansas City

The DBZ Charger was an unexpected surprise to see on the road!

I recently went on an adventure to Kansas City, KS and Overland Park, KS, and while there, these were some interesting vehicles I saw! Sports cars seem to be the "exclusive" or "luxury" vehicle of choice here. My favorite has to be the DragonBall Z Dodge Charger, followed by the custom Toyota Supra. It was a fun trip!

See my YouTube page for a short on my time in the Jeep Grand Cherokee I rented while I was in Kansas.

Adam's Autos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamRichardsonAdamsAutosBlog/featured

Sunday, January 16, 2022

SPOTTED: Rare Rides Take 10 & New Cars

Another day, another rare rides post! There are so many rare rides to spot out there, this is just another entry in the series. What new or rare rides have you seen lately? Let's take a look at these ones...

I quite like these new Genesis SUVs - the GV80 is the largest on sale right now.

In this picture, you have some real oddities - how often can you say you have a new Hummer EV, Wagoneer, Mitsubishi Raider, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and a Polestar all in one collage? Plus a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and a Dodge Durango Hellcat. Also - check out those purple wheels on that Model 3. And who puts a landau top on a G6???

Hummers have always been about excess - even the upcoming EV ones remain true to this in a way. This pic was taken at Motor Bella 2021.

A prototype Cadillac Lyriq!

2011 Saab 9-5 - final model year for Saab

I spy a final 500 Oldsmobile, Camry TRD and a new Bentley! Can you name the rest?

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Is This "Rare"?

Let me ask you all - is a Lincoln Continental REALLY more rare than a Chevy Trailblazer SS? Personally, I think whoever made this posting on Autotrader was slightly confused...

Monday, December 21, 2020

SPOTTED: Rare Rides Take 9 & New GM Cars

In another installment of rare rides, let's look at some recent GM cars that have come out and also some older ones and custom rides.

In the first picture, you can see the new C8 Corvette, Cadillac CT4 V-Series (due to the clear taillights), Buick Encore GX, and the new Chevy Tahoe/Suburban headlights at night.

In the second picture, I spotted a variety of vehicles, including an old Jaguar, the Tesla Model Y, Saab 9-7x, new Ford F-150, a Pontiac Wave sedan from Canada, and the Bentley Bentayga among other rides (including a Daewoo).

In the final picture, we have an assortment of custom cars, including a Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, a Rolls-Royce and a Corvette. I must say, I like the custom Chevys here the best. The Dodges are pretty... Ummm, let's just say fabulous. In the wrong ways I feel. The Jeep Wrangler doesn't look overly bad, but isn't quite my style in neon green.

Have you seen any custom or rare rides lately?

Friday, May 24, 2019

My Dream/Project Car Highlight - The 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

If you’ve talked to me for any length of time, you’ll probably hear about how I enjoy finding uncommon cars and how I’ve always wanted my own Oldsmobile. I’ve been making plans literally since grade school, writing book reports on Olds, and my mother has had several Oldsmobiles and Buicks. 2004 was the final year for the Oldsmobile brand. But now...it’s officially a reality!

I’ve had this 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD 4.2L I6 for roughly a month and a half now, and it’s been GREAT. What’s even better is that it’s a 1-owner vehicle that had 88,000 miles when I got it - the only 2004 Bravada within 500 miles of my home like this. Wild! My 2008 Saturn has almost 103,000 miles on it! The price was right at $3,700 (similar Bravadas with 100-200k cost thousands more), and the only mechanical things I’ve noticed that need addressing are possibly an alignment, a slight rattle under the rear (loose spare tire?), and the check engine light (bad sensor).

My goal is to now fix this and my Saturn Aura 3.5L V6 up (and maybe my Jeep - but it’s a lease) in my own ways and to start attending various car shows in the future. And road trips! I’ve already started detailing and repairs - let’s just say it’s been quite an endeavor haha. Shoutout to my coworker for helping me get to the shop to pick up my Saturn and DaVonta Grant at Todd Wenzel Buick GMC in Davison, Michigan!

Here’s to “Operation: Project Cars”! I’ll be highlighting my experience along the way. I’ve also posted an article on Adam’s Autos on things to look for if you’re shopping for a more affordable used car. I encourage you to strive to follow your passions and goals you've set as well. #Oldsmobile #Bravada #Saturn #Aura #Customization #DreamCarHighlights

My 2008 Saturn Aura V6, 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude,

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada

SN: Been getting questions about “how you’ve got all green and white cars!” I know, and the answer is NO - I’m not purposely buying all my cars green and white because I went to Michigan State haha. Purely coincidental. But hey - IT WORKS! Go Green, Go White! My next new car will definitely be red, black or blue though.

Friday, January 25, 2019

New/Rare Rides - Take 8!

Here’s some rare and new rides for the new year. AND for my 200th blog post! Another milestone! We have the Cadillac ELR, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, BMW X6, Volkswagen Phaeton, a Jeep Golden Eagle from the late 70s/early 80s, Toyota Prius Prime, Volvo 240/260 station wagon, Subaru Baja, and Eagle Vision.

I’ve actually seen some modern Jeep Wranglers with a “Golden Eagle” package or decal on them, so that’s a nice throwback. Word is Cadillac will become GM’s leading electric car brand, so the ELR was perhaps a little early to the party. And perhaps we’ll see more Prius Primes now that styling has been subdued (somewhat) for 2019 and it gains AWD-e as an option.

Have you seen anything new or rare lately?

Friday, December 7, 2018

New/Rare Rides - Take 7!

Time for more rare and new rides, and this time, there’s the Chevy Malibu Maxx SS, Ferrari GTC4Lusso, Buick Cascada, a mint Buick Regal Somerset, the new Kia Stinger GT, and a Volvo XC40.

If you had any doubt the Buick Cascada was still hanging in there, fear no more. Word is 2019 might be its last year, however... I had almost forgotten the Malibu Maxx SS existed, and driving a Ferrari around where there’s so many potholes seems somewhat futile haha. But neat nonetheless!

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

New/Rare Rides - Take 6!

Time for another installment of new/rare rides! This time, we have a real mix up of cars, from trucks, to EVs, to vans. Some of these were spotted on a business trip to LA.

Vehicles seen include the Geo Metro (x2), 2019 Ford Focus Hatchback AND Station Wagon (remember - we won't get those in the U.S. anymore), Tesla Model 3 (x2), a Honda Fit EV, 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCab, Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, Pontiac GTO, Saturn Sky, a mint condition Ford Probe, Chrysler PT Crusier Convertible, and a Final 500 Edition Oldsmobile Silhouette (fun fact - they actually only made 360 of these Final 500 vans, making them the rarest of the final Oldsmobiles).

Have you driven any "new/rare rides" lately or owned any of the vehicles in this series?