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Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

leica posted:

This is one of the reasons I'm "restoring" an old 323, I can't find any other decent hatchbacks I can afford

If I lived in Europe I'd have a plethora to chose from.

I'm doing an 89 Escort GT.

I love boxy hatchbacks.

# ¿ Mar 30, 2010 22:31

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# ¿ Apr 19, 2024 11:14

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Kyoon is probably right. Between the Focus and the Fiesta Ford is going to leave Honda, Toyota and Nissan in the dust.

# ¿ May 27, 2010 21:44

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Throatwarbler posted:

Mustangs are the new Miata.

Oh poo poo.

Nobody tell Frozenphil.

# ¿ Oct 14, 2010 01:16

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Three doors? Didn't Saturn pull this trick already?

# ¿ Jan 11, 2011 08:19

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

angryhampster posted:

My god that color is wonderful.

I agree, that's the finest shade of red I've ever seen.

# ¿ May 27, 2011 04:22

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

That's so weird to me. I live in a much smaller city and every station I've ever stopped at has diesel.

# ¿ Jul 26, 2011 06:34

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Solar Coaster posted:

Speaking of hot hatches, looks like Fiat will be debuting the 500 Abarth stateside at the LA Auto Show.

If this really happens, it's more tempting to look at a 500 for my next car.

I really need to go test drive one. My car is paid off but if the Abarth delivers then I might be tempted to trade in for one.

# ¿ Jul 28, 2011 02:46

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:

gently caress YES ABARTH

hoping I can acquire an example ahead of time like we did with the regular 500, if I do I'll post a review.

Can you post/link me to your review of the 500?

# ¿ Jul 28, 2011 02:59

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

kimbo305 posted:

The 500 Abarth coming doesn't mean the 500 Abarth SS is coming, does it? Or will the American version be hopped up enough to equal the SS?

A few articles I've read have stated the US Abarth will be more powerful than the original.

# ¿ Jul 28, 2011 03:35

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

sim posted:

Also, I run a blog about the Fiat 500 Abarth. If you write a review Kyoon, would you be interested/able to let me use it on my site?

How about a link to your blog dude? I want to reeeeeeead!

# ¿ Jul 28, 2011 04:56

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

PBCrunch posted:

Lets also remember that a rather small percentage of fatal accidents are vehicle vs. vehicle. Most fatal accidents involve car vs. tree or cliff or other fixed object.

This can't be mentioned enough. Someone on the forums recently mentioned that high speeds are not fatal, it's running into objects at high speed, usually stationary ones, are the cause of fatalities.

# ¿ Aug 8, 2011 18:52

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

kimbo305 posted:

Wish no more:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/auto-shows/frankfurt/2012-ford-focus-st

I think I'm going to trade in my speed6 towards this when it hits stateside.

# ¿ Oct 25, 2011 02:53

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Crustashio posted:

If they can price the ST competively in the same way they price the mustang V6, I would be very open to buying a FWD turbo 5-door.

My Speed6 has the Mazda AWD system where it's FWD until it needs otherwise so it won't be too different to me. My car has 274hp, the ST has 247hp and it's a given the aftermarket will be fantastic for the car. Not that it's horrible for the MS6 but power adding options and suspension upgrade choices are somewhat limited, especially when compared to Mitsubishi and Subaru.

Is there any solid pricing on them yet? Other than guesses?

# ¿ Oct 25, 2011 03:28

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

dissss posted:

It will be different though. Go and drive an MS3 and compare to your 6

I have and the differences don't bother me. Now I have yet to flog it through ice and snow so I'm sure that will make all the difference.

# ¿ Oct 25, 2011 03:37

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

rscott posted:

I think it's hard to do wood paneling these days because so many manufacturers use it to tart up their shitbox cars.

I have an aquantiance you bought a wood accent kit for her PT Cruiser. The amount of stick on wood bits is staggering. She later got matching exterior bits like this.

And then a few months later she bought a used surfboard and bolted it to the roofrack.

# ¿ Jan 3, 2012 17:03

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

The Dart looks awesome, here's hoping they do indeed release an SRT version and it sparks a new US hot hatch craze.

# ¿ Jan 8, 2012 20:42

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

mod sassinator posted:

Ford is just killing it. That thing is sexy and has a lot of good powertrain options.

From what I see on the road, the Fiesta and new Focus are doing really well too. It's hard to imagine this is the same company that was churning out crap like the 500 just a few years ago.

The article says the 2.0 AWD won't be available in a manual. That will be a deal breaker for me.

# ¿ Jan 9, 2012 10:24

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

GlenMR posted:

Isn't that pretty much what it does look like, though?

Kia have made some loving stunning cars of late, but my understanding is that they need a new set of tyres to be fun to drive.

That's a fantastic looking vehicle. KIA needs to get some AWD going on that and it would be a viable option for me.

# ¿ Jan 25, 2012 02:48

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Seat Safety Switch posted:

Honda put out this ad which pays homage to Ferris Bueller's Day Off by giving Matthew Broderick a CR-V.

There's probably a metaphor for Honda's own middle age in here, in that they mostly just say "remember the 80s?" now while wistfully looking off into the distance and burping out inoffensive soft-edged garbage like this.

I have to give kudos to them allowing the car to bottom out and spark on the road, though.

I really hate it. John Hughes would never have signed off on that and shame on Broderick for doing it.

# ¿ Jan 30, 2012 21:10

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Because Motley Crue can sell anything .

# ¿ Feb 12, 2012 07:05

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Is it going to be called the Integra in NA again?

# ¿ Feb 14, 2012 03:50

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:

Why would they do that, they're in love with their three letter naming convention and it's already called the ILX?

Throatwobbler called it the new Integra which is why I asked.

# ¿ Feb 14, 2012 04:00

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Nodoze posted:

As a MINI owner, I would not recommend you buy one.

e: as far as the interior, the first gen ones are still weird but much better looking IMO. The gen2 ones look awful inside

I always forget that you own a Mini and that I should disregard any and all advice you give about cars.

# ¿ Apr 3, 2012 06:50

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

If the Fusion is offered in a turbo, AWD and mantran I could see myself picking one up in a few years when the MS6 has run her course.

# ¿ Apr 9, 2012 18:01

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

I don't know if Ford will care since Mazda's entry into that segment wasn't a success and was discontinued after two years.

# ¿ Apr 10, 2012 03:29

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

The Dart interior is gorgeous. I hope it holds up in production.

# ¿ Apr 19, 2012 17:58

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Hey, I like body colored accents.

# ¿ Apr 19, 2012 20:24

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

angryhampster posted:

Surprisingly they're actually great cars as well. They drive nice and the interior is laid out quite well.

Other than the ad campaign they are fantastic. I hope to get the girlfriend into one next fall.

# ¿ Apr 24, 2012 04:05

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Endless Mike posted:

I'm going to buy a Focus ST, I think. I said it years ago when Ford never brought it over and now they have and it's within my budget without much hassle.

All I ever wanted was a Focus RS, the ST is a nice step but I'm holding out hope that they'll do a full on, balls out RS.

# ¿ May 2, 2012 03:16

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

I'm really happy to see how low the price is on the ST. I've decided that I'm not in the market for one anymore but a used one will be an option in 2-3 years I think.

# ¿ May 3, 2012 06:10

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Mr. Apollo posted:

Anyone interested in a 545 HP hot hatch?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-juke-r.html

It's a Nissan Juke that's been lowered and has the complete 2012 GT-R drivetrain in it. Nissan has confirmed a limited run due to "overwhelming demand".

I still can't believe they out it into (limited) production.

# ¿ May 5, 2012 06:04

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Keyser S0ze posted:

They've kind of gotten away from the 2005 retro-refresh a bit in the front.

I think the 2005 looks better overall honestly.

# ¿ May 21, 2012 20:21

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Endless Mike posted:

Same, but I'd much rather have the 5.0. If they had made a Bullitt Edition, I'd be seriously considering that instead of the Focus. (I realize these are not commonly cross-shopped cars.)

Agreed. It can't be too much work to do a swap though right?

# ¿ May 21, 2012 23:04

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Q_res posted:

They're not fantastic, awkward proportions kind of kill them. But compared to the abomination they replaced, they're rolling artwork. In retrospect, the SN95 was a really dark period for the Mustang. And the New Edge SN95s improved on that horribleness somewhat in exchange for god-awful styling, the worst styled Mustang ever built I'd say. Honestly, the 94-04 cars probably should have been badged as Mustang IIs...

The current car, there's really nothing wrong with it that can't be fixed by making it not so absolutely loving humongous.

You hit the nail right on the head, they were a breath of fresh air compared to what we had. The Fox bodies were "ugly" but it was a classic, sensible ugly. The SN95 was just horrible. To me they look like a Cavalier.

# ¿ May 21, 2012 23:13

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:

I do think that a Fiat-Chrysler-Mazda could easily build the most unreliable car of all time, if they so desired.

Richard Hammond will love it.

# ¿ May 24, 2012 17:26

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Moparspeed for in house tuning.

Oh! Moparth!

# ¿ May 24, 2012 22:17

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

angryhampster posted:

Ford did it with reasonable success using Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln.

Crown Vic
Grand Marquis
Town Car

Explorer
Mountaineer
Aviator

Was there a Lincoln version of the Escape? There were so many Ford/Mercury shares that I'm surprised they didn't toss out a few more Lincoln editions.

Edit: As a huge Escort/Tracer/XR3 fanboy my mouth waters at the thought of a compact Lincoln.

Rhyno fucked around with this message at 05:51 on May 30, 2012

# ¿ May 30, 2012 05:46