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The Automotive Discussion Thread
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Got a pic of the car from the guy that is selling it, I was pretty happy to see they hadn't put any body kit, neon, spoilers or any other stupid shit on it. Its a bit on the low side but I can live with that. I'm going to try and make a trip out to see it in person and go from there.
Zeke said:Got a pic of the car from the guy that is selling it, I was pretty happy to see they hadn't put any body kit, neon, spoilers or any other stupid shit on it. Its a bit on the low side but I can live with that. I'm going to try and make a trip out to see it in person and go from there.
first of all it looks lowered so ask him what brand springs did he put in there: if he seems shady about it hopefully he didn't cut his springs (a big NO-NO that some retards do).
Make sure to get a carfax also if you are serious about the car.
funkmasterb
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Just bought a 2006 Mini Cooper S with only 15k miles on it.
I'm really happy with it so far, been an amazing week!
funkmasterb
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Zyzyxxz said:
Thanks! They aren't the stock wheels, but a stock option upgrade for the 'S' model. I think they look pretty damn sexy!
akachan ningen
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Honda CR-Z
Looks like a winner as long as the price is low enough. I mean, if they're trying to channel the old CRX, it better be cheap.
Looks like a winner as long as the price is low enough. I mean, if they're trying to channel the old CRX, it better be cheap.
Captain Jebus
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Just to throw it in here, I <3 the new Speed3 
Fallout-NL
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aznpxdd said:Its a crime Audi isn't bringing the A5/S5 sportback to the US.
:lol
It was already hard to tell an A4 from an A5, now it's impossible.
Zyzyxxz said:
Mexico yes.. the Hermosillo plant is excellent. But the article linked says that costs are higher in Canada than they are in the USA, so that's not a likely candidate for expansion. Also, the chicken tax means that trucks have to be made here in the US of A. But here's the central issue: they don't have the specter of bankruptcy inspiring fear in their union members, and contrary to the competition, their sales are holding up. So, one might ask, why do their union members need to take a cut at all?
Captain Jebus said:Just to throw it in here, I <3 the new Speed3
Whoever OK'd that grin on the new 3 should be beat with a sack of Florida oranges, and the person the designed it should be beat with a rubber hose. They just took that stereotype of "Japanese cars look like smiling fish" and ran with it. All other angles it has a nice profile, but man, that front end is horrible on the 3. My gf's last gen model is so much nicer looking.
It's definitely an improvement over the last one but for me still doesn't beat the looks of the older E39.
The front is great but as you get near the rear things start getting all crunched up and too much is going on.
The front looks really simple yet the rear is so complicated.
Personally I like it but I'd take an Audi A6 over it any day since I prefer simple designs.
The front is great but as you get near the rear things start getting all crunched up and too much is going on.
The front looks really simple yet the rear is so complicated.
Personally I like it but I'd take an Audi A6 over it any day since I prefer simple designs.
twinturbo2
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Anybody see the new Ford Focus?
:bow Ford :bow2
:bow Ford :bow2
akachan ningen
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twinturbo2 said:
twinturbo2
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I must have missed that thread, then...akachan ningen said:
José Mourinho
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Captain Jebus said:Just to throw it in here, I <3 the new Speed3
Car looks great, pretty aggresive looking.
I'm loving these at the minute. Megane Renault Sport 250 Cup.
akachan ningen
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OuterWorldVoice said:
They are making all the right moves in terms of their cars but time will tell if the cars will actually sell well. I'm willing to bet the corolla and camry continue to outsell the focus even though they are boring pieces of crap.
akachan ningen
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Zyzyxxz said:
not so much anymore. but I suppose they might still last, provided the car doesn't kill you when the gas pedal gets stuck on full throttle.
akachan ningen
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Zyzyxxz said:
Look at the newer consumer reports. A lot of companies have better reliability now, with Buick being #1.
Well, fuck me, but I finally did it! It took me a year to decide and another year for Alfa to come up with a petrol engine I could get behind, the 1750 TBi @ 200hp. Now it's mine. A 159 sedan in rosso alfa - I was going for nero carbonio (metallic black) at first, but once I saw the red beast the contest was over - complete with the Turismo Internazionale sport pack (lowered suspension, amazing looking 19" wheels, sexy black leather interior). My dream car. Zyzyxxz would also approve, I think.
The pictures came out ok I think, but they simply can't express the immense road presence this thing has. Sure, the ride is a little on the stiff side, but that was to be expected and you quickly forget about it anyway, once the next curve approaches. You smile, you speed up, you turn, it turns like it's on rails. The Brembo brakes are outstanding. The turbo petrol engine with 320Nm @ 1400rpm, while not brutal, it's everything I expected it to be. Incredibly linear, elastic, powerful and yet affordable.
If I'm not driving it, I'm thinking about driving it. Yeah, I'm in love. Cuore sportivo ftw.
The pictures came out ok I think, but they simply can't express the immense road presence this thing has. Sure, the ride is a little on the stiff side, but that was to be expected and you quickly forget about it anyway, once the next curve approaches. You smile, you speed up, you turn, it turns like it's on rails. The Brembo brakes are outstanding. The turbo petrol engine with 320Nm @ 1400rpm, while not brutal, it's everything I expected it to be. Incredibly linear, elastic, powerful and yet affordable.
If I'm not driving it, I'm thinking about driving it. Yeah, I'm in love. Cuore sportivo ftw.
The Bookerman
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akachan ningen said:Honda CR-Z
Looks like a winner as long as the price is low enough. I mean, if they're trying to channel the old CRX, it better be cheap.
here's the thing. It's a very Attractive car, seems sporty enough. What does Honda stick as a drive train? A mear 105 hp engine with a small electric motor.
What a freakin joke. This car's a failure until they up the HP on that engine.
Zabojnik said:Well, fuck me, but I finally did it! It took me a year to decide and another year for Alfa to come up with a petrol engine I could get behind, the 1750 TBi @ 200hp. Now it's mine. A 159 sedan in rosso alfa - I was going for nero carbonio (metallic black) at first, but once I saw the red beast the contest was over - complete with the Turismo Internazionale sport pack (lowered suspension, amazing looking 19" wheels, sexy black leather interior). My dream car. Zyzyxxz would also approve, I think.
[lots of pics]
If I'm not driving it, I'm thinking about driving it. Yeah, I'm in love. Cuore sportivo ftw.
FUUUUUUUUUUk!
So jealous that you even have the choice of buying one! The 159 is something I would definitely consider if I had the choice! The color is great too, it really brings out the body lines of the car without and matches well. Hopefully Afla will bring it over even if they make its Chrysler (I'll just rebadge it)
the_log_ride
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The Bookerman said:
Agreed. Sad state of affairs when Honda don't have a sports car in the lineup.
I'm glad to know this thread exists! I though we were without a general automotive discussion thread.
As an EVO X owner, this made my pants tight
(JR Motorsport/Sumo Power Garage)
Anyone else heavy into wheel fitment? I loooooooove flush fitment (and demon camber too), nothing completes a car like a good stance.
Some examples;
My EVO X:
My R32 Skyline (summer project, don't have any good exterior pictures, stupid Canadian winter):
Doesn't really belong anywhere, but one of my favorites (Wangan Midnight Live action photoshoot):
Couple of buddies;
My new favorite thread.
As an EVO X owner, this made my pants tight
(JR Motorsport/Sumo Power Garage)
Anyone else heavy into wheel fitment? I loooooooove flush fitment (and demon camber too), nothing completes a car like a good stance.
Some examples;
My EVO X:
My R32 Skyline (summer project, don't have any good exterior pictures, stupid Canadian winter):
Doesn't really belong anywhere, but one of my favorites (Wangan Midnight Live action photoshoot):
Couple of buddies;
My new favorite thread.
AlteredBeast
Fork 'em, Sparky!
I am sorry, but I just don't get the whole wheel-leaning thing. Looks pretty ridiculous to me.
wonderkins
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Oh my gawd. You awesome bastard. I can only dream that Marchionne will bring Alfa back to the states (and not rebadge them as Chryslers).Zabojnik said:Well, fuck me, but I finally did it! It took me a year to decide and another year for Alfa to come up with a petrol engine I could get behind, the 1750 TBi @ 200hp. Now it's mine. A 159 sedan in rosso alfa - I was going for nero carbonio (metallic black) at first, but once I saw the red beast the contest was over - complete with the Turismo Internazionale sport pack (lowered suspension, amazing looking 19" wheels, sexy black leather interior). My dream car. Zyzyxxz would also approve, I think.
Lovely car. A hearty congrats!
Zyzyxxz said:
wonderkins said:
Thanks, you guys. The amazing thing is that the 159 design is almost 5 years old and I still find it to be one of the best looking sedans ever. With the TI specs it's a real head turner. I don't consider myself a particulary vain (or, alternatively, short dicked) person, but man, it's really nice to see people admiring it.
To be honest, I'm not optimistic about Marchionne's plans with Alfa. He's been flip-floping a lot lately, around what exactly to do with Alfa Romeo and what its place within the Fiat group should be. And none of it sounds very promising for the aficionados who want Alfa to be the italian equivalent of BMW and Audi. They are calling for Fiat to sell Alfa to Volkswagen (they do in fact seem quite interessted), Honda ... Technology aside, I'm also not digging the new 8C Competizone derived style. It worked GREAT on the 8C, which will probably go down as one of the best looking cars ever made, but on smaller cars ... those front round headlights ... I don't know. The MiTo looks ok I guess, if you're 20 years old and possibly a woman. And I do still have some hope for the incoming Giulietta, which must be getting a GTA version, otherwise a lot of people will be pissed to death. Let's pray that they won't butcher the design for Giulia, the true successor to the 159, and the ever so illusive 169, if they ever decide to actually produce them.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta (the new 147)
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