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The turbo PT Cruiser convertible isn't the worst car on the road. I rented one once; at least it was better than the Sebring option.
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Pham Nuwen posted:Speaking of manuals vs automatics, I was at a local car show last weekend and goddamn if there weren't a ton of automatics there. Is this just an old man thing, that these guys prefer to have an automatic? My Studebaker has an automatic but I want to swap the transmission as soon as I can. Manuals are just a hell of a lot more fun. I've actually been a bit surprised at how many old automatic cars you see around, even back to the 50s. I think it's just that most cars made in the 60s were autos, unless it was an AI type car like a Corvette (which you still could get with an auto, for those with ~delicate tastes~). How many stickshift 5th gen Camaros do you see? Probably about the same ratio that people bought back then too.
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PCOS Bill posted:The turbo PT Cruiser convertible isn't the worst car on the road. I rented one once; at least it was better than the Sebring option. It also has the added benefit that filters designed for these will easily work on my B2x5s. However, that is basically all I can say for it.
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Negromancer posted:not meant for this thread at all, but all the c70 talk and I just got linked to this video earlier today Looks like a S6+. Rare car with a 4,2 V8.
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Negromancer posted:Insanely fast c70 Holy poo poo.. Looks like a C4 A6/S6.
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Sep 5, 2013 09:20
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The PT Cruiser must be one of the least reliable cars ever produced. I see them constantly on the side of the road broken down, usually abandoned. I cannot think of a single other car that I see more often there. One night on my drive home, I counted three in the span of 10 miles broken down. I would not touch one of those with a 10 ft pole.
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Sep 5, 2013 14:11
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Stealth Like posted:The PT Cruiser must be one of the least reliable cars ever produced. I see them constantly on the side of the road broken down, usually abandoned. I cannot think of a single other car that I see more often there. One night on my drive home, I counted three in the span of 10 miles broken down. I would not touch one of those with a 10 ft pole. 3 in a 10 mile stretch? Do we have a Dr Seuss thread?
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Most PT Cruiser convertibles I see are driven by retired people who live down the shore.
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Sep 5, 2013 14:45
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MrChips posted:Steer her into a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. Don't do this. At least it won't be a terrible car to begin with, just moderately bad. Seriously, don't do this. Yeah, get a $55,000 bad idea instead of a $4000 Bad idea.
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Sep 5, 2013 17:35
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 Over 100 cars involved in a crash that lasted over 10 minutes... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23971322
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Sep 5, 2013 18:40
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Are the cars on the back of that transporter counted in the tally? Must be a good time to own a bodywork repair shop in Kent.
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Sep 5, 2013 18:48
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Steamos posted:
Because people didn't slow down in the heavy fog. I was on the M25 motorway at that time this morning in the fog. Miraculously didn't crash because i slowed the gently caress down, put my fog lights on and paid attention.
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Sep 5, 2013 19:06
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Stealth Like posted:The PT Cruiser must be one of the least reliable cars ever produced. I see them constantly on the side of the road broken down, usually abandoned. I cannot think of a single other car that I see more often there. One night on my drive home, I counted three in the span of 10 miles broken down. I would not touch one of those with a 10 ft pole. I don't think that's so far as a fault of the car so much as it is the fault of the owners as PT Cruisers are typically owned by people who have no idea what's going on in that engine thing
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Sep 5, 2013 19:17
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Just saw this pop up on the primary s2000 fan page on Facebook. Apparently it's a pair of future s2000 concepts. 
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Sep 5, 2013 19:20
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In this thread, we've seen hellaflush, stanced civics with stretched tires and duckbills. Here's one in Toronto:   Apparently stupidity will get you a handicap placard.
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Sep 5, 2013 19:22
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Too bad I don't have the cash - this would rock driving around as-is, wearing nothing but a leather posing pouch and a face-colander. (Well, as-is with lights and plates, I guess. I'm sure Washington State will have other funkills on the books somewhere - I once had some JiffyLube dude tell me that it was illegal for me to drive my van around without the engine cover in place.)
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Sep 5, 2013 19:24
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Steamos posted:
That is an amazing amount of stupid people in 1 spot. Who gets to pay for it, the poor sod at the very tail end?
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Sep 5, 2013 19:42
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Mooseykins posted:Because people didn't slow down in the heavy fog. I was on the M25 motorway at that time this morning in the fog. Miraculously didn't crash because i slowed the gently caress down, put my fog lights on and paid attention. Agreed, travelling on the A1 to work every morning is pretty much just a bumble gently caress of people cutting you up and driving so close you can read the number of the person they're on the phone to.
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Sep 5, 2013 19:50
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Octopus Magic posted:I don't think that's so far as a fault of the car so much as it is the fault of the owners as PT Cruisers are typically owned by people who have no idea what's going on in that engine thing Except that you don't see civics accords and corollas etc littering the sides of the streets like you do PT Cruisers. I doubt the average owner of those cars knows any better about what's going on with their car.
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Sep 5, 2013 20:00
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Paul Boz_ posted:Just saw this pop up on the primary s2000 fan page on Facebook. Apparently it's a pair of future s2000 concepts. That's a pretty nice Pontiac Solstice.
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Super Aggro Crag posted:That's a pretty nice Pontiac Solstice. That Saturn Sky isn't all that bad, either..
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Sep 5, 2013 21:07
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Super Aggro Crag posted:That's a pretty nice Pontiac Solstice. It's like the derpy love child of a 3rd gen Miata and the Solstice. I hope they make it (so my AP2 appreciates in value).
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West SAAB Story posted:That Saturn Sky isn't all that bad, either.. That S2000 concept is horrible, but I saw a Sky a couple of days ago and I'm always blown away by them. I don't really care for the Soltice but the Sky is a phenomenal looking thing.
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I agree. The nostrils just look completely out of place and stupid on the Solstice. However, I did catch myself admiring a Redline Sky the other day. The Sonett would have been even more awesome. This is very, very similar to later leaked documents that it was actually in pre-production.   
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Pham Nuwen posted:Speaking of manuals vs automatics, I was at a local car show last weekend and goddamn if there weren't a ton of automatics there. Is this just an old man thing, that these guys prefer to have an automatic? My Studebaker has an automatic but I want to swap the transmission as soon as I can. Manuals are just a hell of a lot more fun. I've actually been a bit surprised at how many old automatic cars you see around, even back to the 50s. 50s and 60s consumers loved their gimmicky automatics.
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No photos but yesterday I saw two PTs within a minute. One was bright orange, and the other was on a vacant piece of land with a for sale sign on it. It was silver with what looked like it may have been a big silver eagle kind of wrapped around it. If I recall it was VIC reg "TINTOY". I wonder if it's listed on Gumtree or eBay.
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Pham Nuwen posted:Speaking of manuals vs automatics, I was at a local car show last weekend and goddamn if there weren't a ton of automatics there. Is this just an old man thing, that these guys prefer to have an automatic? My Studebaker has an automatic but I want to swap the transmission as soon as I can. Manuals are just a hell of a lot more fun. I've actually been a bit surprised at how many old automatic cars you see around, even back to the 50s. Automatics, if built properly, are much better for a high horsepower car; at least from a drag racing standpoint. But for everyday driving I still think manuals are much more fun and you get a better feel for the car as a whole. The modern interior thing is really popular in the hot rod community because when was the last time you saw a bench seat from the 40's with factory heating and power adjustments? Though not period-correct, it's still a pretty popular thing.
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PT Cruiser wanting wife dude here. She actually can drive a standard, but I don't feel like buying a 90,000 mile car needing the clutch replaced asap. She actually does like the Solara (although she does like an RX-8 she saw, and I drive Mazdas, so maybe??? At least then we'd have a Wankel in the family). Who knows. All I know is I can't have a PT Cruiser in my driveway. The Prowler idea, while GREAT, doesn't work - we can't have 2 seats. Hopefully she comes to her senses and lets me go with the ever practical Toyota. On the other hand, I could make that Cruiser the coolest thing on the block.
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My wife and I have adapted the classic Slugbug game (where you see a VW Beetle and punch your friends/siblings/spouse) to PT Cruisers. Extra punches for flames/chrome/convertibles. 3 punches if you call an HHR a PT. This is the only good thing about the PT Loser. edit: -S-, you never answered- has she driven one yet?
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The PT Cruiser Turbo shares the same turbocharged 2.4 as the SRT-4. And while almost every SRT-4 is prone to being abused and trashed, the 2.4s can be built to a healthy 5-600 horsepower when done correctly. Now just imagine a 600 horsepower PT Cruiser. That would be the best troll car ever.
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Paul Boz_ posted:Just saw this pop up on the primary s2000 fan page on Facebook. Apparently it's a pair of future s2000 concepts. Why am I reminded of this gentleman? 
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Devyl posted:The PT Cruiser Turbo shares the same turbocharged 2.4 as the SRT-4. And while almost every SRT-4 is prone to being abused and trashed, the 2.4s can be built to a healthy 5-600 horsepower when done correctly. Now just imagine a 600 horsepower PT Cruiser. That would be the best troll car ever. You're starting with a more difficult base than a Neon. Because of the retarded engine bay, a different intake manifold had to be fitted, which choked the 230 hp down to the neighborhood of 215. So you're already setting off on the wrong foot with a PT. I agree though, excellent troll car.
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West SAAB Story posted:I agree. The nostrils just look completely out of place and stupid on the Solstice. However, I did catch myself admiring a Redline Sky the other day. Maserati, specifically their legal department, may have been a bit interested in these.
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Make sure you get one that's been totaled by hail.
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Devyl posted:The PT Cruiser Turbo shares the same turbocharged 2.4 as the SRT-4. And while almost every SRT-4 is prone to being abused and trashed, the 2.4s can be built to a healthy 5-600 horsepower when done correctly. Now just imagine a 600 horsepower PT Cruiser. That would be the best troll car ever. There was actually an engineer who worked on ABS systems that would frequently visit the nurburgring. He had a turbo PT Cruiser with michigan plates and apparently would spend his laps trolling all zee germans on the track. A friend of mine once rode w/ him and said it was utterly hilarious/fun.
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Octopus Magic posted:I don't think that's so far as a fault of the car so much as it is the fault of the owners as PT Cruisers are typically owned by people who have no idea what's going on in that engine thing Show her this. 
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Stealth Like posted:The PT Cruiser must be one of the least reliable cars ever produced. I see them constantly on the side of the road broken down, usually abandoned. I cannot think of a single other car that I see more often there. One night on my drive home, I counted three in the span of 10 miles broken down. I would not touch one of those with a 10 ft pole. My parents had a PT Cruiser and holy hell did it have problems. The A/C didn't work right from day one, the chrome wheels sort of dissolved, the interior peeled off and countless other things. They had to get numerous major repairs done within the first few years, I believe the entire front suspension had to be replaced for some reason when it was maybe two years old. But hey, as a kid it was cool to ride in a different dealership loaner car every week. 
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If we're doing anecdotal evidence that PT cruisers are awful, I was driving next to one a while back and part of the wing mirror fell off it as I went past.
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AirRaid posted:If we're doing anecdotal evidence that PT cruisers are awful, I was driving next to one a while back and part of the wing mirror fell off it as I went past. My friend's wife, who works as customer service at a repair shop, recently picked one up from the shop owner with a life long full history of maintenance. I believe the engine poo poo the bed within 2 weeks of them getting it. I felt bad because they don't have much money and have 3 kids, but at the same time, she should have known better right? She's worked in the industry long enough to not be ignorant (or so I thought, literally wondering why they bought it when I found out, pre-destruction). I've never really looked into them because of how ugly they are, but I've never heard good things about their reliability. Is the engine one of those things? Edit: content.        Wish I could find a bigger one of this:   We should probably make a thread for these. Loan Dusty Road fucked around with this message at 09:33 on Sep 6, 2013 |
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