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Automotive Discussion Thread | OT2 | Zero to pointless fighting faster than a GT86
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The 2016 X1 has a much roomier cabin overall, in terms of headroom, legroom and boot space. In terms of exterior size, it's about the same length as a GLA, and about the same width too. Only it appears less so because the GLA has larger wheel arches (that don't actually add to the cabin space itself), and is shorter in height compared to the X1 too (by about 2 inches).
Reliability is much less of an issue for a brand new car, and even then BMW still comes out above Mercedes and Infiniti in most consumer report reliability tests, notably one's from 2014 and 2015. Also, the changing warranty wouldn't affect you if you bought one in 2016.
My advice to you would simply be to go and test drive each of these vehicles before making your mind up, so you get a proper real world understanding of how they are. Perhaps take your wife or family along too, so they can sit in the rear seats and offer impressions on comfort, space etc.
jongkookie
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^ Yeah, though tbh we don't have much mechanics here so we'll see what we can do lol.
Lol I'm very familiar with the scheme tbh, hence why I looked at the website and see that it's pretty real:
https://www.towneastford.com/new-in...ry-listing1-facet-anchor-normalTransmission-2
If you were looking for an automatic car, then I'm sure this scheme would work really well, but #StickShiftFoLyfeYo. The chances of them duping somebody like me is pretty low tbh as anybody looking for a stick shift 'stang would know what they're doing.
That said, I'm not really itching for a 'stang anyway. Dodge Challenger R/T's are finally depreciating, I think in about 6 months you'll be able to find a used SRT under $25K and that would be freakin' awesome lol.
Lol I'm very familiar with the scheme tbh, hence why I looked at the website and see that it's pretty real:
https://www.towneastford.com/new-in...ry-listing1-facet-anchor-normalTransmission-2
If you were looking for an automatic car, then I'm sure this scheme would work really well, but #StickShiftFoLyfeYo. The chances of them duping somebody like me is pretty low tbh as anybody looking for a stick shift 'stang would know what they're doing.
That said, I'm not really itching for a 'stang anyway. Dodge Challenger R/T's are finally depreciating, I think in about 6 months you'll be able to find a used SRT under $25K and that would be freakin' awesome lol.
Frustrated_me
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After my 2008 BMW 335 XI I will never purchase another BMW. Fun car, yah, but my god did everything brake constantly. Thousands and thousands of dollars in repairs.. I had bought it new too!
Think of a part or a sensor, OK? Well, you can bet it broke.
Think of a part or a sensor, OK? Well, you can bet it broke.
Yea, the E90 was known to be one of the more unreliable BMW 3 Series releases, notably the 2007 and 2008 models. In-fact a lot of BMW's from those few years (3 series, 5 series etc) are among the most unreliable in BMW's history, as they were fitted with a new type of HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) that had unusually high failure rates.
BMW even acknowledged the issue and increased warranties for that specific part to 10 years or 120k miles.
High Pressure Fuel Pump for Turbo vehicles - BMW 335i, 335xi
The BMW F30 is comparatively faring considerably better reliability wise, in-fact, it's been voted most reliable lease car two years in a row, according to surveys of more than 650,000 cars in the FN50. In the last few years BMW has been on the up in a notable way, in terms of Consumer Reports reliability ratings, going from 19th place in 2012 to 11th in 2015. Evidently their newer cars are writing many wrongs.
Holy shit what a day! Drove to Houston last night so I could pick up my gts-t at the port of Galveston this morning. Surprisingly the part that took the longest wasn't going to get a form stamped at customs or getting the keys to the car. It was actually trying to load it up onto the trailer because its so low.
There were 4 other skylines there. One of which is a GTR that you can see in this pic.
Drove it around Galveston for like 7 minutes and the RHD didn't really bother me, but who knows if that will change when I start driving it more.
Finally home! (sorry that the garage looks like shit)
Can't wait to get plates so I can finally see what its like above 3.5k rpm. The car got a lot of attention on the back of the trailer more so than when we had the celica on there. It was actually kinda funny seeing people taking pics of it while driving right beside us.
Niiiice
Oh man, so many posts missed yesterday. Crazy day at work and then a night out means I didn't even open up Gaf one time, which is very rare. Hopefully no one minds me replying to several things at once.
You sir, are far more of a man that I am. I feel like half of my frustration with my current 128i is the fact that I am not currently much of a wrencher. I would like to be but I don't currently have a good place to do it or much in the way of hands on experience. Even now my ride is at my local (and I say local - it's almost an hour from my house) shop getting the thermostat replaced. I'll have a nice $400 repair bill later.
It's so much better if you have the know how and can do it yourself, isnt it?
I think it would be quite a shock to the system to go from a car the size and weight of a Miata to a new Mustang. I want to like them so much but they are so big and heavy. I really don't understand Ford's philosophy on the new Mustangs but I have yet to drive one so maybe a test drive would improve my thinking about them. I do know one thing, despite being a far larger and heavier car the new Mustang has less usable space than my comparatively tiny 128i.
I feel your pain, brother. Go back and read some of my recent posts about my current car (2009 128i). Unless things improve with it this year then it most likely will not be living at my house come 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-COBUIBY16U&t=52s
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Parts are on the way. Power steering return hose, water pump and pulley, thermostat, O-Ring for suspected DISA vacuum leak fix and a steering coupler. I've had a check engine light on so long that I forgot about the thermal oil level sensor code and didn't order one before my last oil change.
I pulled codes this morning before I placed the order:
- thermal oil level sensor
- mapped thermostat cooling - mechanical
- misfire cyl 2
- mf cyl 4
- mf on several cylinders
- mixture prep bank 1
- mixture prep bank 2
- mf cyl 5
- mf cyl 3
- mf cyl 6
All those mixture and misfire codes could be cleared by a $13 O-Ring. Exciting stuff.
I miss my old engine and accessories
Made appointment to get my driver-side air bag replaced at the dealer (TAKATA) and an appointment to get the front left suspension popping diagnosed. Still haven't been able to figure it out. Didn't have any play in the tie-rods so i'm thinking more along the lines of control arm ball joint. Only the bushings were replaced previously by the PO.
You sir, are far more of a man that I am. I feel like half of my frustration with my current 128i is the fact that I am not currently much of a wrencher. I would like to be but I don't currently have a good place to do it or much in the way of hands on experience. Even now my ride is at my local (and I say local - it's almost an hour from my house) shop getting the thermostat replaced. I'll have a nice $400 repair bill later.
It's so much better if you have the know how and can do it yourself, isnt it?
I think it would be quite a shock to the system to go from a car the size and weight of a Miata to a new Mustang. I want to like them so much but they are so big and heavy. I really don't understand Ford's philosophy on the new Mustangs but I have yet to drive one so maybe a test drive would improve my thinking about them. I do know one thing, despite being a far larger and heavier car the new Mustang has less usable space than my comparatively tiny 128i.
I feel your pain, brother. Go back and read some of my recent posts about my current car (2009 128i). Unless things improve with it this year then it most likely will not be living at my house come 2017.
Battersea Power Station
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Question from someone who doesn't know anything about cars:
What should I go for between a Passat, Jetta, or Golf? What are the GTI, GSI, and other designations? I'm looking for something around the same size as a Mazda 3, but can go a tad smaller if it means better quality or saving a good chunk of change.
Also, are VW dealers at a higher incentive to sell post-scandal? I'm planning to lease and use the car for a short commute to work.
What should I go for between a Passat, Jetta, or Golf? What are the GTI, GSI, and other designations? I'm looking for something around the same size as a Mazda 3, but can go a tad smaller if it means better quality or saving a good chunk of change.
Also, are VW dealers at a higher incentive to sell post-scandal? I'm planning to lease and use the car for a short commute to work.
Idk about the GLA, but there are rumors of the next CLA midcycle refresh for 2017 with bumper/light changes to make it more in line with the other Mercs. I assume the GLA will refresh with that.
But in all honesty, go for the 2015 GLA 45 used with 1-5k miles. Should be able to find it around the $50k mark. Make sure you get the command and premium packages. (Oh and that pano roof is sick). The reason is cause the 2016 GLA has a few more HP/TQ with different gear ratios, so a few people on the forums have traded in to get the newer GLA 45
But in all honesty, go for the 2015 GLA 45 used with 1-5k miles. Should be able to find it around the $50k mark. Make sure you get the command and premium packages. (Oh and that pano roof is sick). The reason is cause the 2016 GLA has a few more HP/TQ with different gear ratios, so a few people on the forums have traded in to get the newer GLA 45
RapidCancel
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Congrats! Who did you end up importing through? I've seen a few around town so far.
jongkookie
Member
That explains why I saw a Skyline on a trailer yesterday lol. Pretty sure it's not yours since the wheels aren't the same but it kinda made my day yesterday so it was awesome.
Consider me jelly!
I'd love to import one myself but I haven't found a reputable shop who can work on Skylines here in Dallas.
That's interesting to know about the space.
But in terms of weight and size, they're certainly not the same but eh. As long as it can corner well I'm fine with it.
I was actually gonna go on a test drive today but it's too fncking cold outside and it's supposed to rain/snow/whatever later in the afternoon so I think I'm gonna pass lol.
My preference would be the Golf. The new 1.8 turbo Golf gets excellent mileage, is surprisingly quick and agile and is one of the easiest shifting manual transmission cars that I have ever tried. I like the size and the hatchback design (the Jetta and Passat can both be had as a wagon but are otherwise a sedan and they are both larger than the Golf). GTI is the sports car version of the Golf. Same body but different mechanical bits. For a commuter car the base Golf has more than enough power, it would just be up to you to spec the options you want on it.
I came *this* close to buying a launch edition Golf in white this past year on the same day that I bought my used BMW 128i. I was sufficiently impressed with my test drive to seriously consider it but the launch edition cars did not have cruise control and that was one of my must haves.
At any rate, good luck!
Roude Leiw
Member
I am getting a new Mercedes (and since a few months VW and Audis) every year through my employer. At the moment i have an A180, drives very nice and sporty but its a very unpractical car,
You cant see shit. Trunk is small too.
My other options would be an A3 (1.4TSFI, 125hp) or a Golf GTI Performance. The A3 i think looks better and has a nicer interior but i think i should have way more fun in a GTI.
Its very good to know that one can actually drive the GTI with around 7-8 l/100km.
Btw if i could i would pick a Mustang too.
Maintance costs are no problem because i dont need to pay for it.
I would also go for the DSG. Good to know its good.
I never thought I wanted a Skyline until recently, when I saw a video of a Skyline getting crushed because it's apparently not road legal either in certain states or in the US in general (doesn't seem to be the case if you were able to import and get plates).
Friend of mine has a black Skyline, but I haven't seen it in person yet.
Nice. Every have rented one, I've loved it. And that color scheme is my favorite, period, on any car.
That poster's GTS-T is most likely 25 years old by manufacture date so it's legal to import. Basically, anything manufactured in or before December 1990 is currently legal to import. Same idea for Canada, but shave off 10 years.
SliChillax
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So I went to the Birmingham motor show in the UK, found some rare gems. Here's some pics
http://imgur.com/a/zs4jZ
Also a Range Rover Sport SVR on two wheels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7ZhR_tUOdo
http://imgur.com/a/zs4jZ
Also a Range Rover Sport SVR on two wheels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7ZhR_tUOdo
Thanks guys! I used PacificCoastJDM. I was gonna use Rivsu but I wanted to save a bit of money and wanted to experience doing all the work to get it legal. I'll see if I start to regret the headaches that may come with it though when its time to get plates for it.
Yeah that wasn't me since I live in SA, but that's cool that you saw one. From what I've seen there seems to be a lot in Texas. I know of at least 7 here in SA.
As long as it's 25 years old to the month It's fine, so right now only R32s made in January of 1991 are newest you can get.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I saw a Supernova Silver McLaren P1 today...and I was all like:
Especially because I couldn't get my phone out quick enough to take a pic.
Especially because I couldn't get my phone out quick enough to take a pic.
After I picked up my car from the shop today for the thermostat replacement I drove it home and immediately washed it. We had a rare sunny day in the low 50's here in North Georgia (it's either been rainy or really cold or both since January started) so I took advantage of it.
One thing I will say for my BMW is that the paint still looks great when the car is clean and that the fit, finish and build quality is very good. Please excuse the iPad picture but with the afternoon sunlight I thought it looked rather nice.
One thing I will say for my BMW is that the paint still looks great when the car is clean and that the fit, finish and build quality is very good. Please excuse the iPad picture but with the afternoon sunlight I thought it looked rather nice.
SliChillax
Member
Tell me about it, I saw 3 P1's in one day, two of them P1 GTR's. Wonderful machines but the 650s GT3 was the most menacing.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Ha ha you live in North Georgia.
whatsinaname
Member
Moving from south Atlanta to right outside Philly. Hoping I run into the gang from Always Sunny ... But on a more realistic note I'm thinking about trading in my 2014 GLI for something with AWD. Does anyone here have a 15/16 STI? Or anyone have thoughts after driving one?
I like the look of the Limited model, as it drops the giant wing. I'm not one to spend time doing a bunch of aftermarket stuff, at least that's not the plan.
I like the look of the Limited model, as it drops the giant wing. I'm not one to spend time doing a bunch of aftermarket stuff, at least that's not the plan.
jongkookie
Member
Oh yeah there's a lot of Skylines here in Texas, I've seen a couple here at DFW during C&C but for the most part they keep them hidden for some reason.
Let us know with your experience of importing a car here in Texas. I still dream of owning a RX-7 Spirit R Type A, sadly that's about 8 years away so maybe I'll settle for any FD RX-7 within a few years unless I find one locally lol.
That's from an iPad?
Wtf.
RapidCancel
Member
Enjoy it! My friend is looking to getting one in a year or two, too.
Got a chance to see this beauty the other day.
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Ferrari F12 Interior by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Ferrari F12 & 458 by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Oh god I know. I'm getting out to Charleston, SC next month, though! Yay!
I'll post again when I get the temporary plates on it. Got school this week from Tuesday to Friday, so hopefully i can find time to do it by next weekend.
Oh I will!
So I have been looking at fr-s/br-z prices over the past little while and only in the past few months have fr-ses especially dipped well below the 20k mark. There's a bunch for sale in Alberta currently so I've been tempted to go have a look at a few.
I guess the massive slump in oil prices means there isn't that much demand for these cars due to Alberta's economy heavy reliance on high oil prices. I'm just afraid the engine is going to feel lethargic and come away unimpressed.
I guess the massive slump in oil prices means there isn't that much demand for these cars due to Alberta's economy heavy reliance on high oil prices. I'm just afraid the engine is going to feel lethargic and come away unimpressed.
Well, I grew up in Alabama so this is somewhat of an upgrade, I think. It's quiet, it's rural and it's only about an hour to the North Atlanta perimeter which includes lots of good shopping and car dealerships.
You know what to do. Test drive! It sounds like you aren't in the market for a new one but I did notice on the Subaru website that they are doing 0% financing right now on new BRZ's for well qualified customers. Deals don't get much sweeter than that, right?
Duracelllll
Member
Awesome congratulations
nhlducks35
Member
rokkerkory
Member
CX-5 getting refeshed in late 2016 though! Wait if u can!
You thought you were a Porsche fanatic? This guy built a $500k house designed around his 911!
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/b/d7455f3f-9b95-4fa6-b302-8a4e15ab5912
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/b/d7455f3f-9b95-4fa6-b302-8a4e15ab5912
whatsinaname
Member
Damn. And this is driving enthusiasts we are looking at.
Even in the city, I am usually afraid to take a turn next to another car.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
That last one with the bike...holy shit.
And that white Miata driver was a massive asshole.
i guess not everyone is an asshole. Jay Leno and other rich people drive pretty save https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChFHsSna_w8
Do you guys have any suggestions on cheap-but-good (preferably between the $150-300 range) car stereo head units? Preferably something that runs on Android, as it seems to be pretty customizable, OS-wise.
I saw this on Reddit, but the eBay store doesn't ship to Canada at all.
I've been thinking about getting a Nexus 7 and mounting it with a CD player mount as an alternative. But I figured that if I'm getting a tablet, I might as well explore full-on unit options.
I saw this on Reddit, but the eBay store doesn't ship to Canada at all.
I've been thinking about getting a Nexus 7 and mounting it with a CD player mount as an alternative. But I figured that if I'm getting a tablet, I might as well explore full-on unit options.
As a cyclist this is called the Rock Store climb. I don't understand the popularity as it's a shit show every weekend. Cops get a ton business and yet more people keep coming. Besides the idiots driving and riding, fights can break out in the parking lot for no reason. Nothing like a TV exec and a plastic surgeon trying to act tough. It's its own business though with sites like this http://rockstorephotos.com selling photos.
The crash I'm most familiar with as a cyclist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNFaAqS2f18
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
So does this commercial from Liberty Mutual bother anyone else?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpyCSMlYHDU
What? What?! What are you even talking about? That's not a thing! I suddenly understand why IT folks hate technobabble in cop shows so much, it's like they made this term up just to bother people who get cars.
Oh god this man must be totally insufferable. That said, it's a beautiful layout for lighting and design. But you have to deal with that guy's cum stains from him jerking off to his car all over the place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpyCSMlYHDU
An Idiot on TV said:
What? What?! What are you even talking about? That's not a thing! I suddenly understand why IT folks hate technobabble in cop shows so much, it's like they made this term up just to bother people who get cars.
Oh god this man must be totally insufferable. That said, it's a beautiful layout for lighting and design. But you have to deal with that guy's cum stains from him jerking off to his car all over the place.
I think until now, my brain was just replacing what she said with something that actually made sense. Now that's going bother me every time I see the commercial. I'm going to go make a GUI interface in Visual Basic to catch the people that did this.
Totally on my list to try this year. HOWEVER it's one of those cars - like a PT Cruiser that ABSOLUTELY attracts stereotypical drivers. I'd be the only dude driving one in th Seattle area, and one of the few non blondes.
However I also kinda don't care about that if the car blows me away. I'm just really into Infiniti design language and engines. Makes me wish Mazda had a premium brand.