Imperium Skywell: Sandy's First Impressions

Sandy bought himself an Imperium SEV Skywell from the LA Auto Show. He gives his first impressions, including some unique interior features!!
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[@bernesto2468]

Imperium is the importer, the actual manufacturer is Skywell, part of the Skyworth Group, headquartered in Shenzhen. They are #4 manufacturer of TVs in China and also Appliance manufacturer.

[@ELCEV]

Looking forward to the complete review. After living many years in China (and my wife is Chinese) I can tell you that from every grade in school and into working years, Chinese tend to take a nap after eating lunch. That would explain the front sleeper seats.

[@635574]

That is a consequence of carb dominated diet.

[@paulstubbs7678]

"Get to have a nap after lunch" - sounds like I should emigrate.

[@donjones4719]

I always liked to take a nap after a meal and was able to do so in my car - actually, my ambulance. Was a NYC paramedic and if we weren't on an assignment we could find a nice spot to relax. (Some days we worked very hard and on others we might get only a couple of easy assignments.) So anyway, I can testify to the restfulness of sleeping like this - the rumble of an idling diesel V8 is a great lullaby. Yes, one partner would be awake! Yes, constantly idling diesels are far from eco friendly. NYC is trialing ambulances with Lithium batteries to keep them powered when sitting.

[@TwinCondorsAndLittleRedHorse]

Yeap, that what I thought when Sandy mentioned about the seats made for sleeping.

[@marlan5470]

@@donjones4719 Your diesel v8 rumble while you sleep poisoning you with toxic fumes. .... mwahahahaha

[@1983mack1983]

"Standard things Canadians get".... Which is a jug of maple syrup and a Tim Hortons gift card. Can verify since I'm Canadian.

[@fredpinczuk7352]

And about $100 worth of Canadian Tire Money.

[@user-Dave67]

Ha Tim Horton is good coffee I got some in Caribou Maine

[@markplott4820]

I am a Jumberjack, and I'm ok. I sleep all night and work all day. I cut down trees, and eat my Lunch , and go to the Lavatory. I cut down trees , I skip & jump. I like to press wild flowers. I put on Womens clothing, and hang Arround in bars.

[@huebeattie679]

funny

[@tcfs]

And an "I am sorry" bumper sticker in case of emergency...

[@lukecranerace]

Really curious to see this tear down.

[@markplott4820]

I wonder how many Squriels the Imperium has...........lol.

[@chargehanger]

Really curious to see the plaid tear down.

[@rkan2]

@@chargehanger There won't be much interesting in the Plaid outside the battery and motor.

[@chargehanger]

Nearly everything has been revamped.

[@dandeclerck6742]

in the recent past, in asia, if you owned a car, you did not drive it.. you sat in the back seat, and hired a driver.. This is why Korean, and Chinese cars tend to have larger back seat accomodations..

[@cengeb]

but they are smaller people, so why such a big door?

[@Passions]

@@cengeb have you ever heard of being able to stretch out?

[@michaelsmith3686]

I think this would be a great Uber car where passengers can get in easily and quickly.

[@cengeb]

@@Passions the front leg room in my Golf R is plenty and I stretch out and I'm 6ft, Sandy is sounding more and more like a clueless car buyer...with things that amaze him, that are simple basics....he needs to get out more....he thinks a JEEP is similar to a BENTLEY, oy vey, when he made that comment it proves he has no knowledge, just made up nonsense...

[@cyclopsvision6370]

@@cengeb Sandy is an engineer by trade, he is mostly concerned by weight and cost.

[@Pr3ct]

Those floor mats are available from several aftermarket suppliers. I got mine from Diamante.

[@gregbailey45]

My wife got similar ones for her Corolla. Very nice.

[@StormyDog]

Love the Frunk, great for transporting my left over pancakes! ;-)

[@edward_pulawski]

It’s always great to see a new video with Sandy!

[@stevestevens9068]

In Asia, businessmen who have "Drivers" to get them around to meetings and be on call, need seats for the drivers to sleep in.... Because, there is not good parking and the drivers are (with car) are in tight places. While the businessman is in the building, the drivers sleep in their cars - but moving around to let other drivers in and out. I lived in Korea and was in the orient for most of 2 decades. Driver seats which are sleepers are really what you need.

[@Greenfield5150]

my id.4 definitely has the powered liftgate.

[@isipwater]

Thank you Sandy!

[@MrBadgas]

Thanks Sandy. Looking forward to more on this one. Look out GM.

[@markplott4820]

gm , who ?

[@DaveTimperley]

With all the Munro talk of the Chinese invasion, I'm more interested in this teardown then the 'Plaid' (which I reckon is mainly going to be about what the drive train looks like). My theory on the size of the door, is that the Chinese venerate their elderly so this car was made to make life easier for the grand parents to be trucked around in. That and the elaborate quilted stitching everywhere, make me think that this is a car made for Chinese tastes.

[@SiuLeung]

I agree, way more interested in tearing down affordable EVs and really interested in what Chinese cars are like and how they compare to other models in the same price range. I don't care about the Plaid tear down at all.

[@LrCast01]

Great initiative in bringing to light the Chinese EVs that are starting to come to NA. Excited to see more detailed reviews on this product and other more established Chinese EV manufactures like BYD and when we could start seeing some of those other brands that are already in the European market.

[@276Clinty]

Luv this vid Sandy.....I love the no BS opinion on all your reviews... your are my hero...! ;)

[@kennyg1358]

Go Jets!

[@Gerardalba]

“That’s a Chinese thing” made me laugh out loud. Munro you are a living legend.

[@batchint]

reading between the lines... does that mean you can stay awake.. #frontseats

[@g.dennisrobertson4970]

I am looking at this car when it comes to Canada for sale.Very happy you are looking at it and hopefully taking it apart!

[@fabulousprofound]

Did he say they grey imported this from Canada? This is the first time I’ve heard of this brand… are these already on Canadian roads?

[@denisbaev5479]

Well done Imperium, looks great. Looking forward to see more specs.

[@isleofauto]

The China version just got a 1-star from China NCAP test. Wow. What a joke.

[@davidpotter8488]

Thanks for the review Looking forward to an in depth report

[@simonthebroken9691]

I work heavy construction. I sleep in the driver's seat of my pickup on breaks. When it's raining or on long drives I'll take a nap as well. That feature is really important to some of us. I understand why many people wouldn't care though.

[@dahoop5933]

Looks great, looking forward to the strip down.

[@radicalrick9587]

*_I liked the first name "Imperial Skywalker". Clearly Sandy's a Star Wars Fan._*

[@user-hv4ky5kt2x]

the opening song should be imperial march...

[@radicalrick9587]

@@user-hv4ky5kt2x *_Agree!_*

[@echtogammut]

I got those floormats for my Miata many years ago. I think the original designer or least popularized the quilted floormat was a Japanese tuning house. Once they were copied and sold on Aliexpress they quickly became popular across Asia and in the tuner community. I liked them because they filled the entire footwell and offered great weather protection without looking like rubber floor mats.

[@stprinz]

The ID.4 definitely has an electric hatch, at least as an option

[@stoapfalzrunden4150]

Thats one of the biggest problems with german cars against chinese cars. Most of the cool things are (expensive) options ;)

[@jamesengland7461]

Back doors are nice and large, and front doors open wide. Nice for getting into, especially if loading car seats or baby carriers.

[@fabulousprofound]

Agreed, but it’s not going to be fun trying to open it in a tight parking space 😓

[@ShotgunAFlyboy]

I do like the sound of sleeper seats. I get stuck waiting for people a lot. Also that giant back door would be great for picking up the parents.

[@darbyelliott2890]

They prob have chauffeurs that specifically just drive the car! The back large doors are a luxury for where the owner sits.

[@PeterJames143]

Thanks Sandy :)

[@gp2003gt]

I just listen to an interview with the importer in Canada, there is liquid battery cooling, can't wait to see the teardown and Sandy's impressions.

[@Harry-uq9qd]

The floor mats in China are all like that, they cover everything and they're great to clean out. They are like this because except for tier 1 cities, many areas in China are quite dirty/wet/muddy etc. and the floor of the car gets messy, QUICK. The outsides of the cars do as well, which is why car washing services are used very often and are quite cheap (cost of labor and all)

[@SimonClaringbold]

Thanks Team Munro, I'll be very interested in seeing how you rate the crash-worthiness of the Imperium Skywell

[@markplott4820]

Agree,I dont think its even 4 stars.

[@thelittlethings488]

HOPE TO SEE THE NEW REVIEW FAST!!!!

[@MrFoxRobert]

Thank you!

[@DEEPNNN]

FYI. The ID4 does have an automatic open and close hatchback. It's part of the "Statement Package". This from the Buyers guide. " Power tailgate with Easy Open and Easy Close function".

[@MircoWilhelm]

also it varies by market, what is standard. just the the matrix LED lights

[@bluetoad2668]

Yeah....how much extra do they want for that? And still no frunk.

[@cengeb]

Sandy keeps proving that he really doesn't know as much as he pretends, he does no research, to talk with FACTS, not imaginary hyperbole, his big thing is a fetish for PLASTIC crap, and no screws, everything PLASTIC snap together, is not good, it's called CHEAP...no wonder Ford is in such quality issues, didn't Sandy work there, oy vey

[@matthewgilmour3382]

Sandy is a living legend, he has forgot more then you will ever know about automotive engineering.

[@cengeb]

@@matthewgilmour3382 funny stuff, how do you know? Don't ASSume,

[@-Jethro-]

I love the pattern on those floor mats. Wow! It adds so much pop to the interior, and it makes me realize how boring black floor mats are.

[@johnnyv5995]

Nice, only thing is those hideous rear reflectors - WHY!?! it ages the vehicle so much. Looking forward to hearing specs.

[@Miata822]

Sandy loves the quick double-pull hood release that he complained about and pretended not to understand on the Mach E.

[@florenciovela7570]

update..we love your show & spacex. We traveled to Boca Chica to the the starshing get built. & we got the S dual motor fsd last Christmas 🎄 😎 still have the cybertruck tri motor or 4 motor fsd on order, i got lots of solar & backup battery system to charge them both

[@costaricasbestguide9906]

Awesome vehicle, we will be importing it into Costa Rica this year!

[@pavelt.476]

Re: Big rear door. Great, now other vehicles will suffer even more door dings!

[@4rwayner7]

The exact opposite of when I won money from people so sure I couldn’t get out of my full wing DeLorean.

[@EeeLife]

US parking spots is much larger than Chinese/European parking spots, right? If they can properly park it in China, Americans can do it.

[@kennyg1358]

Minivan for the win.

[@ymcpa73]

I have those kind of floormats in my Tesla. There are a bunch of Chinese sellers on Amazon selling them. They go for about $100 for the front and back seats. The trunk liner is separate. There are also a couple US companies making these but they sell them for about $150+. They might be better quality. The one I bought from Amazon has been good for me.

[@scrapbongo786]

Impressive, I haven't seen these in Canada yet but maybe soon /cheers ScrapBongo Liked

[@notspeedy4005]

ID.4 mention and still on the rack. Now I think you're just messing with me! Can't wait for ID.4 vids!!!

[@DavidLeee]

for a sec there, i thought Sandy said, "Imperial Skywalker"... some type of Star Wars mish-mash. i would have bought one on the spot as well if that was its actual name 😉

[@justinderoin]

Crash test should be interesting. Deeper look into steel and aluminum quality would be interesting to see.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Are you from 1990?

[@shavaughndavidson2257]

Have you seen the euro encaps for chinese cars....their good like shockingly

[@coolluckyme2007]

Most likely total garbage.

[@imuayachtcharter7940]

Already passed crash for Europe... and is being sold there.

[@fredpinczuk7352]

@@coolluckyme2007 LOL. Speaking like a true expert on the subject.

[@KN-tq2kl]

Imperium EV Ticker symbol: DSGT

[@TheMobilefidelity]

Now that Sandy got his first Chinese car, can I suggest the next purchase be a Wuling Mini EV?

[@patmcdaniel2016]

Can't wait.

[@WalkerSmallEnginePerformance]

I like that front floormat. Not the pattern but the fact that it fits like a molded-rubber all weather mat but it's fabric/carpet. Why hasn't anyone else done that?

[@markplott4820]

AMAZON.

[@WalkerSmallEnginePerformance]

@@markplott4820 Yeah, I was more talking about OEMs but good to know they are available.

[@Paul-mu9ng]

IT BEGINS

[@markbrowning2343]

I am really interested in the range that this EV will get . Such a big vehicle and heavy as Sandy mentioned regarding the hood. Seen this at the Montreal car show. If it gets the advertised range, it will be a contender.

[@rogerfroud300]

Me too, it's got the aerodynamics of a brick, so I'm not expecting much. The charge rate will also be of interest.

[@georgecostanza2695]

Sandy, even Hyundai has a sleeping configuration. I know other manufacturers have that feature too, but Tesla's camp mode is also to make it comfortable for people who want to sleep in the car.

[@venti4268]

Whats wrong with the id.4 in the US? Does it not contain power lift gate? Thats to bad,as it standard on most id.4 in Europe except the lowest trim level

[@diegotinoco4978]

Sandy what happened with the second part of this? We are waiting for a deeper review... .

[@AlexPotvin]

"I love snap fits" Yeah and mechanics love you back for the billable hours. What's up with the octovalve, Sandy?

[@docshotstocks2559]

This could be a huge opportunity for this company,having coverage by Sandy Munro is huge. This could possibly help the stock price for this company also, it's dirt cheap 😳 DSGT I'm definitely grabbing a little bit and seeing what happens

[@thomas735]

I looked the specific model up as seen here and they aren’t as cheap as people think. Every Chinese car I’ve looked at has been surprisingly expensive, except for the BYD products. I don’t see anything here that would make me wanna trade in my vehicle or pick this over an ionic 5 or Bz4x/Solterra.

[@BaumInventions]

I looked up other reviews of this thing and the seal seems to be missing everywhere.

[@jackgreenstalk777]

interesting. perhaps engineered but never implemented. maybe they have some cost cutting MBAs over in china as well 🤣

[@BaumInventions]

@@jackgreenstalk777 or it was planned to give it a frunk. and they decided you dont need the seal without a frunk?

[@gregramsey9545]

Wonder what the response would be if VW forget to install a seal? Never mind no frunk. Nice car, but I don’t get it.

[@BaumInventions]

@@gregramsey9545 then its called "Skoda" 😏

[@grahammonk8013]

@@jackgreenstalk777 Well, there's bugger all reason to go under the hood, and anything important is shielded under all that plastic.

[@pedropaez5142]

Sandy, 2 months ago you teased us with this vídeo offering additional details and a full review on this Skywell SUV. I've been waiting for it since then! I find your reviews very informative and in this particular cases, a decision making revision given that this EV is also sold in my country (Ecuador) and I'm looking at it as an alternative to replace a useless ICE Audi Q3

[@isleofauto]

They just got a 1-star from China NCAP. Think twice before you change your car.

[@pedropaez5142]

@@isleofauto Thanks for your advise !

[@johnbrown4568]

Maybe Mary Barra can use those front "sleep seats". As legacy auto companies appear to have been "caught napping!"

[@Allride_]

You know you’re talking to a great leader when he’s asking the cleaning ladies for their opinions

[@worawatli8952]

Those floormats are very common where I live, in Thailand, they are very cheap and is very popular replacement for the stock floormats.

[@fabulousprofound]

The paint job presents well on video. My old ford had so much orange peel from the factory you could see it without even having to stand close to it 😓

[@sjbrakke]

E for electric sent me. Good video

[@jm100368]

We already saw Sandy's first impressions on last video

[@mjcamp01]

12:00 that's a revelation, the car is 49k. At 35k I was impressed, but for 49k what can you get from VW, Ford or Tesla, a stats comparison would be good MunroLive

[@TennisGvy]

Based on how he was selling it, I thought it'd be low 30s lol

[@ronaldlenz5745]

My thoughts exactly. For another $10K you can can a Model Y with a charging network, warranty and service centers. Let's see about range on this thing as well. Doesn't look very aerodynamic.

[@markplott4820]

I think its a DEATHTRAP, lets see the China crash test.

[@grahammonk8013]

I don't know where he got the price from, the Canadian website says it's not decided yet.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Here is your sticker donation money at work! (Plaid was sponsored by Sabic)

[@thedownwardmachine]

I’m expecting the crumple zones to be made of tofu dregs

[@EstOptimusNobis]

Things Canadians use in a breakdown: Moose jerky, hot rum, snowshoes, and a parka. :)

[@jamesscanlon5733]

I think that in the 1050s Nash had a car which had seats that could convert the interior to a bed, and they advertised this feature.

[@typxxilps]

id.4 offers such automatic rear door at least here. Will become available in the us sooner or later

[@rogerstarkey5390]

$$

[@kevindavis8143]

My id4 first edition has an automatic rear door complete with a "kick" function for when your hands are full.

[@4rwayner7]

I didn’t understand what his ID4 complaint was. This was a Christmas period video.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

@@4rwayner7 It is just bad and unfair... Also he complained about cheap front axle setup but with the Mach-E it was ok all of a sudden. He claimed underfloor storage were a unusable 1-1.5" with the VW while it is a usable 4 inch. 😬

[@ymcpa73]

Since they don't have a physical location in the US, I take it the warranty will be pretty much worthless since there will be no place to service the car, if needed?

[@markplott4820]

Imperium , is made of OLD Chinese newspapers.

[@samijokinen9246]

When on searching for a lower budget electric car, stylish things are kind a minor. More relevant is how well does it last? Does it rust? Can a family fit in there and can it tow? And of course, what's the range?

[@brocluno01]

Thanks. Good looking car in a not over-the-top EV way. I wish it had gloss wood and wood rim wheel, but oh well. Waiting on your opinion after the tear down ... Looked at the importer stock to see where they were at? DSG Global Inc. Their stock is OTC and "red flagged" at my broker(s), so no joy there. Will look into Skywell next ... My wife and I are thinking EV for a replacement for her Jag. But not ready to pull the trigger quite yet.

[@markchambers5729]

Curious what is taking up the room of a frunk. Anyway, the book cover looks good, wonder what it's all going to say in the pages in the book. So a great title, hope it's got a great story to tell.

[@KlemensEV]

Looking back at the Kandi, 126 Miles NEDC and 76 EPA. Anyway, This one is NEDC rated for 323 miles which equals about 192 EPA. Be interested in seeing the range tests. Especially Wintertime. Get it out in 10 degree weather please, Sandy and exposed to lots of US road salt.

[@markbrowning2343]

If I remember correctly, the battery size is 78 kw, find it hard to believe it will get that range being such a big vehicle

[@KlemensEV]

@@markbrowning2343 I think it was 72 KW on the website. I agree, I cannot wait to see a range test.

[@kevinmitchell3168]

I'm tall with long legs and arms. I find most vehicles to be too small ergonomically. I'm curious how comfortable the seat is, where the headrest hits, and whether the steering wheel tilts and telescopes? I drive a Rav4, which I find to be fairly comfortable, especially on long drives. The only issue I have with the Rav4 is the headrest tilts forward an extreme amount, making it impossible to rest your head back. It's not bad when you're sitting up but if you're parked or a passenger and want to lay back it's terrible. I actually remove the headrest if I'm parked for an extended period of time. It's very frustrating that so many vehicles are designed for smaller people. This seems to be a new trend because I don't remember older vehicles being like that.

[@philipparana9225]

My wife has a s90 Volvo which is Chinese. Backseat is amazing my dad is 6' 4" w no problems. Most sedans and suvs in China are driven w owner in back

[@AutoReport1]

This is the former Jiangsu Skywell Automobile ET5, which has gone through a number of name changes and a convoluted change in ownership and manufacturer. It's unclear whether they developed it themselves or acquired the design. DSG Group is importing them to Canada as Imperium.

[@juansanchez2390]

Thank you Scotty for your honest youtube channel. I enjoy when you say stupid beauty cover. I am a tall Hispanic college student 6'3 I purchased a LEXUS rx350 2010 instead of a Lincoln 2012 MKC because of your great reasons (reliability, luxury, quality) What is your opinion of VINFAST, BREMACH, KANDI entering the usa market? Do you believe MG will return also?

[@rinaturalhistory]

That B-pillar looks like a problem. Sandy said the seat was all the way forward. It looks like if it were all the way back the B pillar would be right in the way of the driver's view to the sides. Also with the seat back, the driver'd have to climb in past the pillar. Might be easier to put the seat back down and climb in from that back door!

[@kerrygwebster]

Elbow holder. Hahahahaha. So awesome.

[@robcondit8488]

Parts availability and service will always be a question mark in the early years of brands like these, I'll give them a few years before signing on.

[@gzcwnk]

EVs will need almost no parts and no servicing. Have a look at the Nissan Leaf service shedule to 100,000km, nada.

[@jamesvandamme7786]

Let me know when you can get tie rod ends at Autozone.

[@logan594]

@@gzcwnk I call bs owned p90d constantly broke, constantly needed out of stock parts. Might not need oil change definitely needed a lot of service.

[@iainathairydog]

Unless you stick to manufacturer repairs, parts availability and service are nil for a Tesla, but people still buy them.

[@logan594]

@@iainathairydog Tesla customer service is terrible all around. I was dumb enough to buy their solar as well. Still doesn't work right, been over a year.

[@mikef888au1]

Thanks for showing us a new car, direct from China. No fanfare, no pre release, just bam, here it is. Can't wait for a complete rundown on all aspects. Imperium Skywell. Wonder if it's a spin off of the well regarded Chinese electronics company Skyworth?

[@theolich4384]

Made by King Long's Nanjing plant, to which the founder of Skyworth (a man with long stories) has been the primary shareholder. It was first released under King Long's EV brand Skywell and later became known in China as the Skyworth ET5. So not really a Skyworth spin off, but related.

[@lyfandeth]

Front seal is part of premium upgrade package!

[@poseidon129266]

Imperium is not the name of the manufacturer, that is the name of the seller. This car should be though of the Skywell ET5 or Skyworth EV6.

[@mauriceb.5318]

The side view looks like a typical VW

[@tjs114]

Apparently here in the States it will be called the ET5 and sold by Imperium Motor Company out of Fairfield, California.

[@RRmelgar]

Battery total power capacity (kWh): 55.33kWh .... NEDC Range(KM): 410 Km or 254 miles range NEDC they have a 520km range too guess with a bigger pack bit of calculations real USA EPA miles around 170 miles range from NEDC

[@ratmanbrian]

The rear door might be big measured on the outside, but the actual entrance gap into the car is much smaller.

[@Tinjinladakh]

I love the hyundai Ioniq 5, when you gonna trip and tear down. Sandy

[@MunroLive]

Review of the Ioniq 5 coming next week. No teardown unless Sandy falls in love with it.

[@Tinjinladakh]

@@MunroLive can't wait. i rather have Model Y or Ioniq 5

[@hankkingsley9183]

Curious to see it go through an automated car wash see if the roof leaks. Then max speed on freeway to judge cabin noise, door seals etc. Looking forward to seeing more

[@gregexplorer8901]

For those interesting the stock DSGT is from company importing those vehicles

[@MTNRanger]

Those floormats are pretty common and cheap from China. Here is one I got for my Model 3 a couple years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKceZtpqNl8fqc. Also, the ID4 he has is the base model. The next step up has power liftgate. Regarding "Imperium", I would have a problem paying $35-49k from a company I've never heard of and with no service presence in the US. Chinese car companies will have a hard time importing these cars with the big tariffs into the US. Gray market through Canada is not a sustainable solution. It will be interesting to see what Nio/XPeng/etc will do with a dealer network or online ordering. They still need company owned service centers and some states will just not allow it.

[@peterrempala7982]

What are you doing to the ID4 ? Can you make vid about it?

[@costaricasbestguide9906]

It has been 6 months, are we close to a further review, etc.? Really looking forward to it.

[@TriviaChallenge]

Chinese MG EVs are becoming very popular in the UK. The price point is spot on.

[@wilfredvanvalkenburgh2874]

What is the UK balance of trade with China? Can the UK really afford to buy Chinese? I seriously doubt it. I know the US can't.

[@fabianhutter1658]

@@wilfredvanvalkenburgh2874, just write “I don’t like China” instead of embarrassing yourself with your lousy understanding of bilateral trade deficits.

[@Lucaat]

In Austria this car is called the ET5. You can get an 812 page manual with it so you can repair it yourself, in case your local Best Buy is out of ideas. It also comes with black floor mats that have the BMW M Logo and the font says "LUCKY" which is seems like something you would order from aliexpress except it costs a whopping 46.000€. But I hope the car itself is nice! So it costs the same (even more) as a Model 3 here. I dont think it will sell well at that price. Maybe it is better priced in other markets.

[@wilfredvanvalkenburgh2874]

It'll cost you, or your neighbor, your job. It's the same thing. Until the balance of trade with China comes down, your community can not afford the loss of capital.

[@stevekwan4718]

when are you going to do the tear down and drive test. Been waiting anxiously to hear about it

[@Heckofadeal]

Great Video !!

[@MunroLive]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alanjameson8664]

I looked this up online; their first BIG feature in the ad was the supposedly great sound system. Strike one there--the Army figured I couldn't hear well enough to pill a trigger in Viet Nam. And no trunk? No sale. Reminds me of the story about the Australian sheep rancher who had a Rolls Royce. Once when he took it in for maintenance the dealer observed that even though it continued to serve him well, it was getting on in years, and wondered if he might be interested in one of the new models. Rancher takes one look at the new model and says, "No, it won't do." Why not? "It doesn't have running boards." What do you want running boards for? "Where else you going to put the dead sheep?"

[@alanjameson8664]

"pull a trigger"

[@Enemji]

The pushpins are a Lexus favorite