Right, it's hard to correct someone on pronunciation without sounding like Hermione Granger.
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Automotive Discussion Thread | OT2 | Zero to pointless fighting faster than a GT86
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Right, it's hard to correct someone on pronunciation without sounding like Hermione Granger.
It's not my fault I'm the only person who took French and can still remember how to pronounce the words properly!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0R6QO9LooI
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Croissant or "cwossont"?
Unless you're French, if say it the latter way...I will squarely punch you in the head.
Unless you're French, if say it the latter way...I will squarely punch you in the head.
Croissant or "cwossont"?
Unless you're French, if say it the latter way...I will squarely punch you in the head.
What about noir, should that also be the wrong way?
I think I'll order a ba-goo-etteh with it.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
What about noir, should that also be the wrong way?
I think I'll order a ba-goo-etteh with it.
I pronounce "noir "nu-ar"
Baguette as "bag-et"
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
But what about Peugeot?
Well I think we can all agree since it only has one pronunciation I stick to it.
"Poo-Zho" Hahaha
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Well done, Cadillac. Well done. A lot more power. Huge price drop. Better handling.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...r-gets-more-horsepower-more-tech-lower-price/
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...r-gets-more-horsepower-more-tech-lower-price/
Hmm not bad at that price. I like but I'd rather have a Tesla still.
Better, but it's going to be weird offering that when the new Volt also comes out this fall.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
But the new Volt is hideously bland. Soo....
Yeah...
I really don't like the gray grille covers. They were fine on the first gen (which I generally liked), but it's too much here. But still, this things going to have a new gas engine, while the ELR soldiers on with the old one? Come on, GM.
MisterNoisy
Member
Anyone plunking down what they're asking for an ELR clearly doesn't know any better anyway. Even $59000 is way too much.
m_shortpants
Member
That supercar thread in OT
I just...can't.
I just...can't.
Yeah... I don't know. Stupid all around
Tesla has to improve their interior.
What they have now is not the interior of a 80-100K car.
theSlacker
Member
I for one can not wait till there is only mandatory self driving cars. Take these dangerous killing machines out of the hands of people. If you want to endanger your own lives you can pay extra to do it only on a special track imo.
0/10
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
theSlacker
Member
I don't even know what I just watched.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Hahahaha that dude in the Prius. "Oh deerie I think it's time I get along".
I feel like I understand TopGear UK's hate for BMWs and unique number plates better now.
Perfect time to be one though
GHG
Gold Member
Smokey pls. Put your shirt back on.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
HOLY. SHIT.
That is some of the craziest road rage I've ever seen. I wonder what the hell happened...
I have a weird feeling those two BMWs were fucking around and something went wrong.
German Supertest did it's independent evaluation of the GT4 recently and the numbers are quite spectacular.
Ran a 1:10.1 on Hockenheim. Only .1 seconds slower than a GTR despite having 150 less HP & torque, and no fancy AWD system or automated dual clutch transmission.
It is also up there in supercar territory on all handling tests, in fact being the fastest car ever recorded on the "evasive maneuvers" category which measures change in direction and tied for first with 1.45G lateral acceleration.
It manages to do all this while still being gimped in the power and drivetrain department by Porsche. Can you imagine if they gave this car the GT3 engine, PDK-S, and 4 wheel steering? I think it would demolish just about anything short of the $1MM hypercars.
Ran a 1:10.1 on Hockenheim. Only .1 seconds slower than a GTR despite having 150 less HP & torque, and no fancy AWD system or automated dual clutch transmission.
It is also up there in supercar territory on all handling tests, in fact being the fastest car ever recorded on the "evasive maneuvers" category which measures change in direction and tied for first with 1.45G lateral acceleration.
It manages to do all this while still being gimped in the power and drivetrain department by Porsche. Can you imagine if they gave this car the GT3 engine, PDK-S, and 4 wheel steering? I think it would demolish just about anything short of the $1MM hypercars.
Duracelllll
Member
Well that escalated...
Viperbah
Member
Well after a lot of thought with deciding on a new viper or z06, I put a deposit down on a 16 z06.
I can still back out if I want because the deposit is just holding my place in line to order the dealership's allocation (I am first in line)...but I think I have made up my mind. Hopefully I will have it by August.
I can still back out if I want because the deposit is just holding my place in line to order the dealership's allocation (I am first in line)...but I think I have made up my mind. Hopefully I will have it by August.
I'm in Stuttgart right now with some friends.
We rented an M4 that only had 15 miles on it at the airport. Lol
We took it to 155MPH on the autobahn from Frankfurt already (we passed hockenhiem actually lol). We will need to try to get it to 180MPH which would beat my track speed record.
The feeling of going that fast on a highway without the fear of losing your license or worse is amazing!
My friend who is German gave us the autobahn rules of the road and what not so everything's cool there. Germans obeying passing rules makes American drivers look like cave people.
Regarding the M4, I don't hate the engine noise like other people said they did. Manufactured or otherwise it sounds good enough to excite me at WOT. It's no cayman gts though.
So far... So good!
We rented an M4 that only had 15 miles on it at the airport. Lol
We took it to 155MPH on the autobahn from Frankfurt already (we passed hockenhiem actually lol). We will need to try to get it to 180MPH which would beat my track speed record.
The feeling of going that fast on a highway without the fear of losing your license or worse is amazing!
My friend who is German gave us the autobahn rules of the road and what not so everything's cool there. Germans obeying passing rules makes American drivers look like cave people.
Regarding the M4, I don't hate the engine noise like other people said they did. Manufactured or otherwise it sounds good enough to excite me at WOT. It's no cayman gts though.
So far... So good!
We know! Buy it! Or the GTS! Get something!
Trust me, if it was available to buy right now, I would have one in my garage.
I still have my deposit at the dealership and am next in line for allocation. I'll know for sure May 1st. If they can't get me a GT4, then I will buy a GTS.
But until I know for sure, I don't want to make a move only to regret it a few months later.
Awww yeah cant wait to see that sucker. Driving day will be in order, you can be in front I don't want you running over my Cayman when you accelerate :O
mashoutposse
Ante Up
I'm in Stuttgart right now with some friends.
We rented an M4 that only had 15 miles on it at the airport. Lol
We took it to 155MPH on the autobahn from Frankfurt already (we passed hockenhiem actually lol). We will need to try to get it to 180MPH which would beat my track speed record.
The feeling of going that fast on a highway without the fear of losing your license or worse is amazing!
My friend who is German gave us the autobahn rules of the road and what not so everything's cool there. Germans obeying passing rules makes American drivers look like cave people.
Regarding the M4, I don't hate the engine noise like other people said they did. Manufactured or otherwise it sounds good enough to excite me at WOT. It's no cayman gts though.
So far... So good!
The M4 is a legitimately great car. The 6-speed manual version is a fun thing to throw around. It's still the king daily driver all-arounder for the enthusiast.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Ward's Top 10 Best Interiors
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/17/wards-names-2015-10-best-interiors-list/
No BMW 3-series or 4-series to be found.
The C400 made it. Although, that price tag is 100% wrong, that's what the AMG runs for. LOL A standard C450 (replacing the 400) will go for $52K.
Even the Murano got on that list, which I admit...it is a good looking interior.
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/17/wards-names-2015-10-best-interiors-list/
No BMW 3-series or 4-series to be found.
The C400 made it. Although, that price tag is 100% wrong, that's what the AMG runs for. LOL A standard C450 (replacing the 400) will go for $52K.
Even the Murano got on that list, which I admit...it is a good looking interior.
jongkookie
Member
I ended up not buying it... the thing has no reviews at all and I just don't want to buy something blind... especially at $250.
I'll just wait until more reviews pop up for them.
Nice to see the Mazda6 make the list... as it really does have a fantastic interior. That said, I still kinda hate how the screen is setup like a big ass tablet on the dash.
AlphaSnake
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Here's the thing about the screen propped up there...if you hide it away like Audi did, it a component that typically fails. Motors on Audi A8s, A6s, A7s etc. fail constantly leaving the screens stuck in our out, or half way. And they make such a cheap whining noise when they're opening or closing too.
God I want a Hellcat so bad. All these dealerships are scumbags. I wish my old dealership that my family had a history with was still open. My dealership offered me $12000 over sticker like I should be happy. Another dealership told me $100,000. Another told me they're taking bids and have turned down 80,000.
Like the ships told me...better off waiting for '16 model
I definitely agree. I don't think the DCT M3/M4 could be anywhere near as fun as the 6 speed. There's something about shifting gears in a boosted, torque monster that feels great.
I just wish it didn't sound like shit. It really does sound worse than the E46 M3, especially outside the car. It's so... flatulent.
Viperbah
Member
Definitely...we should try to go to VIR at some point too.
It was a couple of things...since I was never planning on keeping this car stock, one was that it's easier and cheaper to mod the vette. Even though Vipers are finally tunable now, there are just not that many options and it's overly expensive. Another reason was my last two cars were a c6 z06 and then a Gen IV viper, which were both pretty similar. I felt like the gen v viper wouldn't really offer a new experience. I have never had a supercharged or modern automatic car, so I wanted to try something new.
saw two 991.2 turbos last week in stuttgart nord, had one normal 991.2 in the middle.
@Jackson: welcome to the home of the best cars in the world.
but WTF you come to stuttgart and rent a BMW?!
@EvoX: Ok you got me, now i have to test drive the gt4 (and possibly the 991 gt3 too)
@Jackson: welcome to the home of the best cars in the world.
but WTF you come to stuttgart and rent a BMW?!
@EvoX: Ok you got me, now i have to test drive the gt4 (and possibly the 991 gt3 too)
Which, Charger or Challenger?
Challenger
rokkerkory
Member
When the heck is mazda cx3 coming in us?? I cant wait that much longer!