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shodanjr_gr posted:gently caress I love the front but it looks like they ran out of money before they got to designing the rear end... You know that's an absolutely iconic rear end, right? That it's supposed to be like that?
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Mr. Wiggles posted:You know that's an absolutely iconic rear end, right? That it's supposed to be like that? I'm aware of that. It just looks really out of place in a 2011 car. If the front evolves, then why shouldn't the rear?
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Apr 28, 2011 16:39
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Everyone do me a favor and don't link a pic of the rear-end, it's atrocious. Someone here said "Oh, that's where new cars come from" and now I can't get that image out of my head...still.
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Apr 28, 2011 17:00
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shodanjr_gr posted:gently caress I love the front but it looks like they ran out of money before they got to designing the rear end... The rear end itself I have no problem with, but the way it forces the rear window to shrink up like that is unfortunate. The whole greenhouse is awfully 2nd-gen Probe looking, which might be turning off some. I don't mind that, either.
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Apr 28, 2011 17:08
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Mr. Wiggles posted:You know that's an absolutely iconic rear end, right? That it's supposed to be like that? the trouble with modern interpretations is the bulge. Like it's pushing out a turd. The classic look is concave, not convex.
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Apr 28, 2011 20:36
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Honestly I think the back end looks just fine. Simple. Clean. Very... Eat my poo poo while you watch my break lights leave you behind bitch! Comparing this to a vagina or rear end in a top hat and similarly the Morgan to a penis is an easy cop-out to having actually look a car over and think it over. Compare it to the cinder blocks on wheels stamped out here in the US and I'd take a either car any day.
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Apr 29, 2011 18:53
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kimbo305 posted:The whole greenhouse is awfully 2nd-gen Probe looking, which might be turning off some. I don't mind that, either.
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Apr 29, 2011 21:06
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Who cares about lovely kit cars. The new Miata CX-5 crossover is almost ready. http://ca.autoblog.com/2011/04/29/mazda-cx-5-caught-with-less-camo/
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http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/2011-new-york-auto-show-2012-nissan-versa-sedan?artid=130579 The 2012 versa looks amazing for 11K, I just hope they have one with stick. Dilbert As FUCK fucked around with this message at 23:06 on Apr 29, 2011 |
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Corvettefisher posted:http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/2011-new-york-auto-show-2012-nissan-versa-sedan?artid=130579 why, other than marketing, is this even a sedan? Seriously, look at the trunk picture in that article, why even bother with the 60/40 rear seat?
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Linedance posted:why, other than marketing, is this even a sedan? Seriously, look at the trunk picture in that article, why even bother with the 60/40 rear seat? I think you answered your own question here. From what I understand about the US market, the thinking goes like this: "Hatchbacks are for poor people!" *Buys new sedan for $10k, is smug* Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks kind of nasty inside. Throatwarbler posted:Who cares about lovely kit cars. Whoa, I actually got scared for a moment they were going to pull off something like this:  but based on the Miata (know as MX-5 everywhere).
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Apr 30, 2011 01:12
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We're entering an era of seriously ugly cars.
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Apr 30, 2011 01:13
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The future is now!
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Linedance posted:why, other than marketing, is this even a sedan? Seriously, look at the trunk picture in that article, why even bother with the 60/40 rear seat? I honestly don't see what is wrong with it, for 10k it looks pretty drat good
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mobby_6kl posted:Maybe it's just the photos, but it looks kind of nasty inside. It's not the photos. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-nissan-versa-new-york-2011-0/#4073658
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Linedance posted:why, other than marketing, is this even a sedan? Seriously, look at the trunk picture in that article, why even bother with the 60/40 rear seat? That's supposed to be a sedan? Maybe it's just the angle, but that looks like a crossover or some other kind of mini-SUV. Look how tall it is! Look how tall the doors are! That's just tragic.
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Yikes on the versa all around. There was so much that could have gone right. It didn't 
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Raluek posted:That's supposed to be a sedan? Maybe it's just the angle, but that looks like a crossover or some other kind of mini-SUV. Look how tall it is! Look how tall the doors are! That's just tragic. That's probably just because of the tiny, tiny wheels they fitted on the thing. They look like they belong on a Matchbox car.
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NOTinuyasha posted:It's not the photos. For a car as inexpensive as it is it's not bad. Two tone would have been so much better, though -- Sea Of Light Undifferentiated Grey doesn't work well in anything.
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Yeah, the materials look pretty decent for a 10K car, but that's just looks. They might be made from the cheapest hollowest plastics imaginable.
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Cream_Filling posted:I'm actually very impressed that the new Impreza weighs the same as the Focus but adds AWD and a few inches in length.
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Revolvyerom posted:I feel old when I see 3,000 pound-ish cars and think they're about 500 pounds north of a normal car, speaking of early 80's This should make you feel better about the weight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7wG4uy-Phs
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I absolutely recognize that modern cars are safer in every way, I just wish it didn't cost several hundred pounds.
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Revolvyerom posted:I absolutely recognize that modern cars are safer in every way, I just wish it didn't cost several hundred pounds. The alternative is that it costs several thousands [British] pounds of money in more expensive materials. I'm hope aluminum will get cheaper to use over time.
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I just saw a new Focus in a parking lot today and it looks massive! I actually thought it was a Taurus at first. Will the Fiat 500 sell well in the States? or will it fail for being too small and "over-priced"? If it sells remarkably well, will the other giants take notice and make a true compact car?
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Corvettefisher posted:http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/2011-new-york-auto-show-2012-nissan-versa-sedan?artid=130579 Hot Wheels Lexus
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gigButt posted:Will the Fiat 500 sell well in the States? or will it fail for being too small and "over-priced"? If it sells remarkably well, will the other giants take notice and make a true compact car? I think we are still waiting on the U.S. makers to respond to the Mini.
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oRenj9 posted:I think we are still waiting on the U.S. makers to respond to the Mini. The problem with American designs (sans Ford maybe) is they all try to go for the intimidating, muscular look whereas European cars are more ... elegant, with smoother lines and less bulkiness. Now when a smooth design is applied to a hatchback, or any other tiny car, they look good, or not as bad anyway. When you apply muscular ferociousness to a compact, you get this:  Though Chrysler is definitely trying with the new 300c.
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gigButt posted:I just saw a new Focus in a parking lot today and it looks massive! I actually thought it was a Taurus at first. I was following one yesterday and didn't recognize what it was. When I got close enough to read the badge, I was surprised it wasn't a redesigned Fusion...
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Scabrous Teat posted:
And as for small car styling, it's a tricky thing because of the generally weird proportions you see with small cars. By definition, have to be very short, but at the same time you still need a certain minimal height so you can fit humans and also a disproportionate amount of bulk so you can have enough structure for crash safety. This means you have the traditional "little kid" proportions, especially when you want to have rounded lines. 
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Browsing motor trend at 2am, as i often do, and i ran across their review of the 2011 GMC sierra 2500HD when something struck me. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1012_2011_gmc_sierra_2500hd_work_truck_test/specs.html Curb weight 6522 lb 0-60 mph 5.9 sec Quarter mile 14.8 sec @ 91.3 mph That's as quick as pretty much any current v6 auto pony car. Something that weighs 6522lbs. drat.
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Powershift posted:Browsing motor trend at 2am, as i often do, and i ran across their review of the 2011 GMC sierra 2500HD when something struck me.
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Nitrox posted:It gets 11mpg in realistic driving settings. Imagine how much it burns through during that 1/4 mile run. 11? probably closer to 20. http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2010/08/2010-hd-fuel-economy-test.html The 7560lb crew cab 4x4 did 19.66mpg over a 160 mile course unloaded, and 13.28mpg with a 10,000lb trailer.
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Toyota has an excellent, effective new marketing campaign, check out the commercials! http://www.toyota.com/corollamiku/
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MATLAB 1988 posted:Toyota has an excellent, effective new marketing campaign, check out the commercials! Is this a joke?
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I'm so very glad that I have no idea who or what Hatsune Miku is. E: Needs anime voice acted donger.
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MATLAB 1988 posted:Toyota has an excellent, effective new marketing campaign, check out the commercials! What the hell is up with Toyota's marketing department? First they have the kids-making-fun-of-other-kids commercials with that Highlander and now selling Corollas with anime? 
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I'm in the market for a new car to zoom around in and I decided I want a RWD coupe, but I am trying to keep it in the mid 20's range. After doing some research, I remembered the Hyundai Genesis. Now I know it has been mentioned within the last 15 pages of this thread, but there have been some rumors flying that make this thing sound pretty tempting. If nothing else, it is going to be one hell of a contender for the Toyota and Subaru FT-86 twins. Warning, rumor content below since nothing has been confirmed, but is very likely. Most of this comes from a C&D article linked below. It seems the body will be getting a slight facelift, meaning new front and rear bumpers as well as possibly some other minor tweaks. But what is really exciting is what's happening under the sheet metal for both the coupe and the sedan. Coupe: The 3.8L V6 will most likely be getting direct injection, taking the engine from the current 306hp and 266 ft lbs. to 333hp and 291 ft lbs, and the 2.0L turbo will be getting the engine from the 2011 Sonata, which has direct injection as well and pumps 274hp and 269 ft lbs through a twin scroll turbo compared to the '11 model's 210/233 rating. That is a significant bump for what appears to be no big difference in price range. I feel bad for the poor saps that just bought the '11 models. Very reminiscent of the 2008 to 2009 WRX "265" fiasco. The other interesting part about the coupe is this: Car and Driver posted:"There is a distinct possibility that this car, seen testing in the snow, is packing all-wheel drive, which company CEO John Krafcik has said is headed for the Genesis coupe at some point."  http://tinyurl.com/2012gencoupe Also, what has me even MORE excited is this image, which is pretty clearly a photoshop as there is no official word from Hyundai, but the car forums are a buzz that this could be KIA's future version of the RWD genesis coupe platform. If that is the case, I'll take two please.  Onto more concrete news. This was mentioned very briefly about 30 pages ago, but now there are pics! The 2012 Genesis Sedan has been confirmed to have a new R-Spec trim, which has this badge...  ...because it is now sporting a 5.0 liter V8 making 429hp. http://tiny.cc/0t7wq There was a brief rumor that it would be making its way into the coupe, but Hyundai apparently said that the chassis was not designed for that engine. Might have to wait until the next generation. The 2012 models are slated for Fall '11, so it looks like I'll be waiting for a bit to see how they will compare to the FT-86. It's going to be an interesting 2012 in the RWD sports coupe market next year.
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KakerMix posted:What the hell is up with Toyota's marketing department? First they have the kids-making-fun-of-other-kids commercials with that Highlander and now selling Corollas with anime? They haven't had to market anything for ages, just like Honda. poo poo, Honda's ads are either just a rotating car on a white background or that annoying cartoon dude. The best ads lately have been coming from Dodge.
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BoostCreep posted:Looks like Kia's really out to ape every current VAG car.
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