Don't do it. The 500 is a piece of shit. Check out the Fiesta ST instead... you won't look like a giant douche driving one either. Supposed to be the most fun FWD car out, even better than the great Focus ST.
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Don't do it. The 500 is a piece of shit. Check out the Fiesta ST instead... you won't look like a giant douche driving one either. Supposed to be the most fun FWD car out, even better than the great Focus ST.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I own a vanilla 500 and I've had no problems with it so far aside from a bolt on the door needing to VW retightened and the clock in the dash running slow. And 99 of 100 people that drive by me have a smile on their face.
That, and Car and Driver says that the exhaust sounds like a Ferrari off of the kids menu. That's enough to sell me. Well, that and not having to deal with the MyFord Touch shit in the Fiesta ST.
Lmfao fuck Car and Driver. A Ferrari? It doesn't even sound half as mean as an STI/Evo with an average exhaust. That exhaust note is nothing special AT ALL.
Those 99 out of 100 people probably have a smile on their face because they're glad they're not driving a Fiat 500.
chickdigger802
Banned
fiat 500 have there fans, but if ya getting one because it kinda sounds like a ferrari... idk.
getting approval from people drive by is a kinda pointless barometer lol. people gave me thumbs up when i drove around in a prizm, people give thumbs when i drive around in my brz.
getting approval from people drive by is a kinda pointless barometer lol. people gave me thumbs up when i drove around in a prizm, people give thumbs when i drive around in my brz.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
It's a Fiat thing. Not everyone understands.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
NoLoveForFallWheelDrive was banned?
I hope it's temp.
I hope it's temp.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I'm wondering what did it.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
There's a thread where he mentioned the word 'hick' and Evilore posted right after he did. I think GAF has a low tolerance for things of that nature, so I'd say that was it.
Hah that dealership is like 10 minutes from me.
GungHo
Single-handedly caused Exxon-Mobil to sue FOX, start World War 3
408 miles on the OD. Sounds like he either couldn't afford it after all or his wife had a fit.
He told me he was trolling Botty too hard in his 'ayo' thread. 5 day ban.
If anyone's looking for inexpensive performance buys, 2010 E550 4MATICs are being sold for under 30k with reasonable miles. Those cars are sleepers 0-60 in 4.8 and all the German Autobahn comfort you want.
Maintenance is probably a nightmare but fuck it they're fast and comfy.
Maintenance is probably a nightmare but fuck it they're fast and comfy.
PseudoKirby
Banned
wasnt he a junior?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Ahh, yes. I see now. Didn't realize post search of a member was 24 hours behind. I didn't see that in his history yesterday.
Oh well.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Old news, and frankly, seeing the anti-Tesla guys proclaim that this will be the death knell of the company is amusing. Nobody was injured in the accidents.
Looked at that thread and that's a complete BS ban.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
That Jaguar. They're so hot right now.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Why is Jaguar doing an SUV? Isn't that going to cannabalize Land Rover sales?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Porsche and Audi having SUVs didn't hurt either brand. It's not that big of a deal. They're both separate brands under one umbrella. The Range Rover Sport is quite a bit larger than Jaguar's SUV, and Jaguar intends to be the sportier of the two, with less emphasis on off-road capability. It effectively slides in between the RR Evoque and RR Sport.
It'll compete with the Infiniti FX, Lexus RX, Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, Mercedes ML, etc.
chickdigger802
Banned
That Jaguar. They're so hot right now.
are those things at the bottom suppose to be fog lights?
33-Hit-Combo
Member
Nah they're sidelights
whatsinaname
Member
Was driving in the right lane at the speed limit and some moron in a 350z (without a muffler) kept slowing down in the left lane and revving his car (and slowing down traffic behind him). And I was the one who got dirty looks from others at the next signal. :/
PseudoKirby
Banned
Anyone get upset to see women or old people driving enthusiast cars?
like an S200, and I mean driving them as DDs: Miatas, S2000, MR2s, STi's, ISF, I have even seen old ladies in M3s and S4's like wtf.
Also am I the only one that does this (only really able to do this in CA) drive with the windows down and the heater on full blast on feet in winter.
It gets too suffocating to have heat on, cant breath, but I never see anyone with their windows down.
like an S200, and I mean driving them as DDs: Miatas, S2000, MR2s, STi's, ISF, I have even seen old ladies in M3s and S4's like wtf.
Also am I the only one that does this (only really able to do this in CA) drive with the windows down and the heater on full blast on feet in winter.
It gets too suffocating to have heat on, cant breath, but I never see anyone with their windows down.
jongkookie
Member
I present to y'all, the 2015 Subaru WRX.
A teaser was released earlier but somebody else leaked this after. It looks pretty close to the teaser so I'm assuming this is exactly it.
A teaser was released earlier but somebody else leaked this after. It looks pretty close to the teaser so I'm assuming this is exactly it.
Another bland Subaru that looks nothing like its aggressive concept version.
chickdigger802
Banned
hmmm i kinda like the current gen one better... this looks like a turbo charged maxima/accord.
Hope they make the WRX shifter not shitty.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
For whatever reason the rear reminds me of a Toyota Echo. It must be that horrible sheet metal to wheel ratio along with the bizarrely short rear overhang. What an ugly thing.
Why should that upset me?
HammerOfThor
Member
Guys, its snow season.
Is there a special snow brush you guys use on your cars that more delicate the the average one you'd find at a store?
Is there a special snow brush you guys use on your cars that more delicate the the average one you'd find at a store?
PseudoKirby
Banned
they dont appreciate the car as much, its jsut a car to them it seems like.
Hmm. It's an improvement over the current one, but that isn't saying much.
It's a shame it doesn't look more like the concept.
Any images of the hatchback version yet?
Where's Dragona when you need her?PseudoKirby said:
chickdigger802
Banned
aren't they ditching it this gen? Apparently sales are overlapping with foresters and other suv thingies of scoobies.
Here to relay some automotive detailing woes:
My wife has a 2008 Rav 4 that has probably been hand-washed all of 4 times in its entire life. It has never been waxed. I occasionally take it to the do-it-yourself powerwash for $3 carwash to spray off some of the grime and call it good. Today I decided to detail the damn thing.
I obviously didn't do enough research, because after about 2 hours of scrubbing with some Mothers Wash and Wax soap, an extension brush and a microfiber scrubbing cloth the damn thing was still filthy. And in my infinite wisdom, I decided applying some cleaner wax would get that cleared up right away. Cleaner wax on (over water spots and all) and rubbed out painstakingly by hand and it all looks like shit.
More research, and I discover the following general guideline to detailing a car from scratch:
1. Wash vehicle with a degreaser soap to remove old wax and other garbage (a must now that I did a shitty wax job)
2. Utilize a clay bar to remove a bunch of pollutants and garbage from paint (big problem for me the first time)
3. Use something like meguire swirl-x to polish the car and remove water spots and other shit (another big problem)
4. Apply a wax finish. I'm going to get a buffer for this because by hand sucks.
So I've got to go buy a bunch more shit and try this again next weekend. What an expensive pain in the ass. Also, my S2000 was freshly waxed when purchased but I've been blasting it with high-pressure soapy water at that car wash to "maintain" and probably blasted off all the wax by now like a fucking moron. So I'll have to wax that too.
What do you guys preach/swear by whatever for your washing, cleaning and detailing activities? I could easily be missing a step in there (again). And to clarify, I'm not so much interested in brands as I am in what type of products I should be using and in what order.
My wife has a 2008 Rav 4 that has probably been hand-washed all of 4 times in its entire life. It has never been waxed. I occasionally take it to the do-it-yourself powerwash for $3 carwash to spray off some of the grime and call it good. Today I decided to detail the damn thing.
I obviously didn't do enough research, because after about 2 hours of scrubbing with some Mothers Wash and Wax soap, an extension brush and a microfiber scrubbing cloth the damn thing was still filthy. And in my infinite wisdom, I decided applying some cleaner wax would get that cleared up right away. Cleaner wax on (over water spots and all) and rubbed out painstakingly by hand and it all looks like shit.
More research, and I discover the following general guideline to detailing a car from scratch:
1. Wash vehicle with a degreaser soap to remove old wax and other garbage (a must now that I did a shitty wax job)
2. Utilize a clay bar to remove a bunch of pollutants and garbage from paint (big problem for me the first time)
3. Use something like meguire swirl-x to polish the car and remove water spots and other shit (another big problem)
4. Apply a wax finish. I'm going to get a buffer for this because by hand sucks.
So I've got to go buy a bunch more shit and try this again next weekend. What an expensive pain in the ass. Also, my S2000 was freshly waxed when purchased but I've been blasting it with high-pressure soapy water at that car wash to "maintain" and probably blasted off all the wax by now like a fucking moron. So I'll have to wax that too.
What do you guys preach/swear by whatever for your washing, cleaning and detailing activities? I could easily be missing a step in there (again). And to clarify, I'm not so much interested in brands as I am in what type of products I should be using and in what order.
I'd give respect to anyone driving an S2000, if you didn't appreciate it you wouldn't bother with a 6 speed, and I know for a fact it's the only transmission option on the car. I'd imagine a pretty good percentage of Miata's have 6 speeds too. In any case, I don't get annoyed with anyone driving a car. If they don't beat it to hell it will be a great second-hand pickup for someone later down the road.
I'm pretty sure an old person or middle-aged woman would be the holy grail of "original owner" for any secondhand owner of a sports car, assuming they didn't ignore basic maintenance.
Hey guys!
Winter is coming and I'm having a problem with my A4 TDi B4 model. Thing is when I turn the ignition on the glowplugs doesn't seem to heat (atleast not enough).
From what I can read it can be the Coolant Temp Sensor but if anyone has experienced the same before please let my know. I changed the battery last week but it still cranks many times when the engine is cold.
I should be able to have access to a VAG tomorrow but in the meaning I'm, searching for possible clues.
Winter is coming and I'm having a problem with my A4 TDi B4 model. Thing is when I turn the ignition on the glowplugs doesn't seem to heat (atleast not enough).
From what I can read it can be the Coolant Temp Sensor but if anyone has experienced the same before please let my know. I changed the battery last week but it still cranks many times when the engine is cold.
I should be able to have access to a VAG tomorrow but in the meaning I'm, searching for possible clues.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
The new Audi S3 looks sensational and should be a great bargain, imo at around $40K.
Hmm... That sucks. I much prefer the look of the hatchback version.
I suppose I can always just look for a bargain 2014 when the 2015 is released. Doubt there'll be much of a discount on the hatchback version though. If anything, the prices will go up.
Had a slow leak in my right rear and found out that there were 3 nails in my tire and apparently it had been driven on long enough at low pressures by the PO that there was a really scary looking crack on the inside of the tire on the sidewall. I have been very consistent with checking pressures so know it wasn't me.
I have 2 new Conti ExtremeContact DWS on the way from Tire Rack. The fronts after 28k miles are still at 8/32'' down from 10/32'' They are wearing very even. The rears were at 6/32''.
Didn't have a problem going with the DWS again, plan on making some trips to New Mexico and Colorado for skiing and really like the ride quality and they still seem to be the best ultra high perf tire for all season in snow and ice.
$207 a piece for 255/35ZR-18s
I have 2 new Conti ExtremeContact DWS on the way from Tire Rack. The fronts after 28k miles are still at 8/32'' down from 10/32'' They are wearing very even. The rears were at 6/32''.
Didn't have a problem going with the DWS again, plan on making some trips to New Mexico and Colorado for skiing and really like the ride quality and they still seem to be the best ultra high perf tire for all season in snow and ice.
$207 a piece for 255/35ZR-18s
Not sensational but handsome and I'd definitely not mind having one.
Much better than that ugly CLA. I like the more conservative Benzes like the E class.
Eh you shoulda hit me up. I could've gotten you a whole set of much better tires for the same price. C'est la vie...
Eh you shoulda hit me up. I could've gotten you a whole set of much better tires for the same price. C'est la vie...
Welcome back! What tires?
Roude Leiw
Member
Volkswagen Issues Global Recall of 2.64 Million Vehicles
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-14/volkswagen-issues-global-recall-of-1-68-million-vehicles.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-14/volkswagen-issues-global-recall-of-1-68-million-vehicles.html
Roude Leiw
Member
I am very unsatisfied with my DSG. It started to make a rattling noise in low gears after 20.000 kms which VW claims is normal. And last time my paddleshifters stopped working. Turning off and on the engine helped though.
YuriLowell
Member
after all these years you think people would learn not to buy VWs.
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