No you're not alone. There are some pictures that can't be re-posted too often. I'll bet we might have member that could find more about her...You know who you are.
Like I said before. I'm only familiar with the 3000. I have to see both before I could tell the difference. Pics would help.
One of the many beautiful advantages of Southern California if you know your way around, you can go almost anywhere and never get on a freeway. Like you say, it's handy to know when a freeway is backed up and you need to get to work or home. It's been decades since I lived there but I'm sure it's the same.