CharlieDigital
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HAHA, well put me in for one.
Been eying the A4, but not really too hot on the reliability of Audis.
The Japanese still seem to be building more reliable, lower maintenance cars.
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HAHA, well put me in for one.
Been eying the A4, but not really too hot on the reliability of Audis.
The Japanese still seem to be building more reliable, lower maintenance cars.
Plus, what's the point if you put the same letter in front of every model anyways. It's redundant, and even if they open a new prefixed line in the future, well then I wonder why they chose to unify now anyways.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
What about splitting coupes into a separate segment? Eventually they'll want to do that too.
...the Infiniti Qoupe?
BTW, Bimmer has a 2 series now? So it's what, serieses 1 through 8 now? If I do like Top gear and combine a 3 and an 8, do I get an 11?
AlphaSnake
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If V-Power contains no ethanol...that may explain why my cars see such sudden changes when I fill up at Shell.
Yeah. In my experience, it's about a 10% difference in fuel economy, which makes having 10% ethanol completely pointless.
There's a thing called 'top tier gas', dunno if it actually MEANS anything, but it's supposed to be better gas according to some standards. I know Shell is in that list.
Indeed, however this is in Toronto. I don't know if the same holds true of V-Power in your parts of the US or wherever.
I use Chevron 94 octane, with no ethanol. Good go juice.
Latest G...er Q renderings:
This one is the Q50. See, I already have it down.
Q50 for G sedan
Q60 for G Coupe
Q70 for M sedan
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It's actually a better system. Has anyone done a head to head on the M37 (or whatever the fuck it's called?) with an Audi A6? This is a real choice for me as I become old and farty.
CharlieDigital
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Just to add to the gas debate:
So you're actually paying less, but for less mileage.
Corn lobby makes the NRA look weak.
I think the number they are showing is for the base model. So a FX37 would be QX70 and a FX50 would be QX75 or something like that. Maybe...
CharlieDigital
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Stupidity by Nissan
I can't even deal with how abjectly moronic a group of individuals has to be to come to an agreement that this is a good idea.
As an Inifiniti owner...I just want to know WHY.
I don't think they have room for any more large SUVs/Crossovers. They got that shit covered and then some lol.
It looks like you found the flashing body part on the boss.
Then they say your QX60 is now a QX50 and then they add a new QX60!
Or they decide to start with much bigger gaps and your QX50 becomes a QX10. Downgrade
AlphaSnake
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Probably a liter badge or engine badge. V8, V6T, etc
WOTAuto just picked up our first fleet loaner car. It's a Volvo S60 R-Design.
Power figures are roughly 330HP/360lbs of TQ, turbocharged 3.0L I6.
wait that's stock ? so more than the 300 hp of the regular T6? interesting ... I thought that once "R" became "R-Design" they were just regular T5/T6 cars with some extra sporty looking bumpers
fake edit: wait wtf
in the Netherlands there is no R version of the S60, just the 300 hp T6. For the V70 there is something called an "R edition", but that's just the fancy looking parts put on a regular T-4 or D4 (diesel!) ... 300 hp T6 is the strongest V70 engine as well
situation seems to be the same for Sweden, can't be bothered to look at the other countries
thing is my uncle has this awesome 2000something (2nd generation) V70 R AWD , which belonged to the head mechanic at the local Volvo dealership who flashed it with an "official" ECU tune (Polestar?) and put on some crazy 4-pipe exhaust ... absolutely love that car, great leather interior and beautiful exterior, better than the current V70 line (manual gearbox as well!). It is supposed to do around 330 hp as well ...
so I guess the US S60R is just the regular T6 with a Polestar flash ? still pretty cool of them to offer something above the regular T6 !
but I still miss the "real" Rs
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
wait that's stock ? so more than the 300 hp of the regular T6? interesting ... I thought that once "R" became "R-Design" they were just regular T5/T6 cars with some extra sporty looking bumpers
fake edit: wait wtf
in the Netherlands there is no R version of the S60, just the 300 hp T6. For the V70 there is something called an "R edition", but that's just the fancy looking parts put on a regular T-4 or D4 (diesel!) ... 300 hp T6 is the strongest V70 engine as well
situation seems to be the same for Sweden, can't be bothered to look at the other countries
thing is my uncle has this awesome 2000something (2nd generation) V70 R AWD , which belonged to the head mechanic at the local Volvo dealership who flashed it with an "official" ECU tune (Polestar?) and put on some crazy 4-pipe exhaust ... absolutely love that car, great leather interior and beautiful exterior, better than the current V70 line (manual gearbox as well!). It is supposed to do around 330 hp as well ...
so I guess the US S60R is just the regular T6 with a Polestar flash ? still pretty cool of them to offer something above the regular T6 !
but I still miss the "real" Rs
Yes, 100% stock. R-Design, has notable increases over the standard T6 on the S60s.
Now THIS I could get behind:
So much for a low center of gravity and great agility.
But I bet it goes fast and sounds really mean while doing it!
Now THIS I could get behind:
Overkill on such a light car. Might as well go for the V8 Miata.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
By the way, for 2012 Legacy GTs in Japan, they come equipped with turbo'd FA20s (BRZ/FRS motors). They make 300HP/300TQ. Engines are virtually identical, only difference being the turbo'd motor is running less compression and that's it.
So I'd expect about 280-300HP for the WRZ STi's debut. It's going to be a mad car.
So I'd expect about 280-300HP for the WRZ STi's debut. It's going to be a mad car.
MisterNoisy
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AlphaSnake
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550HP flagship sedan. 3.0L turbo, likely paired to an electric motor (as featured in past concepts).
Goddamn that is crazy straightforward messaging for a car company. Bow.
Asked a couple weeks back when they revealed it, is that actual production specs or dick tease concept?
I saw two of these today! One in a lot, the other a green one on a flatbed insanely customized.
THE HORROR
Lexus should never be credited for any design ideas, because they have none.
Same gas, just different branded additives.
Its all blended as its being loaded into tanker trucks.
The only actual difference otherwise is the pricing.
Also
Motiva = Shell
Exxon = Mobil
Chevron = Texaco
Valero = Diamond Shamrock
Conoco = Phillips 66
If you see those stations, they are the exact same brand.
Speaking of gas prices... there's a Shell station near me that has some WTF pricing going on.
87... $3.39
89... $4.19
92... $4.29
Meanwhile several other gas stations within the vicinity were all within $.30-$.40 difference between regular and premium.
Yes, we don't get above 92.
87... $3.39
89... $4.19
92... $4.29
Meanwhile several other gas stations within the vicinity were all within $.30-$.40 difference between regular and premium.
Yes, we don't get above 92.
Branded gas prices are often weird like that, even at the supply point.
Thats why it is so expensive when a truck driver fucks up and mixes two products in a tank.
shinshoryuken
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I'm enjoying turbo weather!.....turbo running like a beast and roads still have grip..
If you aren't set on a German car, and want to save money, I see no reason not to get a Japanese car. If you like the Corolla, and like the utility of a hatch, you should also look into a Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe (both are basically a hatchback version of a Corolla). The Pontiac might be cheaper since that's a dead brand, but I don't know.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Just to add to the gas debate:
So you're actually paying less, but for less mileage.
Yep. This is one reason why Shell is my source of fuel. 0% Ethanol FTW.
Well I don't think the weight is the issue so much of where it is now located.
Sidebar: Infiniti's front ends are getting almost Aztek-ugly these days.
CharlieDigital
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I'm on the other side of the line here.
The facelifted FX is definitely better than the 2009-2011 ones; the lines flow more naturally around the front with the pinch.
Yeah, when I see that fucking beatmode SUV thing in my rear view mirror now, it looks like a platinum shark. And it looks expensive.
AlphaSnake
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They look virtually identical from the front, apart from the grille and foglight housings.
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