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Charles posted:For my next daily driver I really want a car that does well in the small overlap crash tests, which eliminates a lot of even newer cars. Pretty much what happened to me and the car did a great job, saved my rear end. 2012 Scion xB. 
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LeeMajors posted:I think the lowest I can stomach is like 18-20 mixed, which is what I was getting with the 1GR. I got another xB, cuz it saved my rear end and has the utility of an SUV without being one. I have a roof rack and I can easily reach my paddleboard and bike because it's not lifted for no reason. I can fit a ton of poo poo in it, and it gets 21 city, would probably do better mixed.
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Jul 2, 2020 23:47
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Wheeee posted:Can't wait for it to be simultaneously more expensive and also worse than a Jeep. It will be at the beginning probably. But once it's been around for a few years with the bugs worked out and the price comes down.....Probably gonna be more desirable than a Fiat Jeep 
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Jul 7, 2020 21:03
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If Toyota puts a real LSD in the TuRD Camry I'd be seriously tempted
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Jul 8, 2020 20:53
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The Oldest Man posted:They'd need a factory warranty'd transmission tune as well but yeah that would be pretty compelling. Depending on how they sell it's possible I guess, especially if all the TuRD reviewers and owners say it needs one. Savagegeese reviewed it and said that's all it needs to be a really good car.
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Jul 8, 2020 21:26
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Kraftwerk posted:Does it matter when you can get an accord 2.0T in 10spd or manual? Same reviewer (SG) said it's too soft  Idk, if I were going to buy a TuRD Camry I'd probably drive an Accord as well and pick between the two.
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Jul 8, 2020 22:59
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Godzilla07 posted:The VAG MEB EVs may actually sit in the intersection of affordability, range, and something that you'd buy if it were powered by gas. Nothing in the current market hits all three points. Agreed. It looks really good, I'll be interested to see the price.
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Jul 9, 2020 13:05
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That looks cheap as poo poo
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Jul 9, 2020 16:07
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Virgil Vox posted:Bring back the digital readout speedos My car has one and I love it
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Jul 10, 2020 13:05
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LeeMajors posted:I have never owned a Jeep but the culture around them is an insane turnoff. Which is a shame because an old beater jeep seems like a lot of fun even if it’s Chrysler trash (and I can’t afford to restore an old FJ). I have an old beater Jeep and I don't have anything to do with the "culture" no one is forcing you to be a part of it Also they are generally pretty reliable and easy to work on, not the trash of a typical Chrysler product
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Jul 11, 2020 17:42
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Too late to get one any time soon https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2021-ford-bronco-first-edition-123100223.html
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A Loud Fart posted:Splashing through mud puddles with the doors and top off, wearing nothing but flip flops and board shorts, That's literally me driving in my wrangler It only cost me 4k tho 
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Jul 15, 2020 04:35
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Wow never thought Honda of all makers would do that.
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Jul 17, 2020 16:13
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Nut Bunnies posted:The Civic hatch might not be a true looker, but it's fantastic in every other regard. I've had one for a year and I really don't have any huge complaints. No oil contamination yet? That's what scared me off of them.
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Jul 18, 2020 17:39
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Nut Bunnies posted:Nothing yet. I had the sedan from 2016-19 and I also didn’t have any issues while also driving it much more. It's the new turbo motor in the hatchbacks that has the issue. Might wanna read up on it and keep an eye out.
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Jul 20, 2020 22:09
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Nut Bunnies posted:The issue was also in the sedans as I'm pretty sure the 1.5T engine is the same across all Civics. I got a letter from Honda about it last year after I had already gotten the new one. The base and sport Civic sedans have the 2.0 K series motor. The Si sedans and hatchbacks got the 1.5. The problem is bad enough with the 1.5 that it steered me away from the hatch. Between the Civic, Accord and CRVs with that motor there were a lot of pissed off people on the internet over it. I almost bought a Sport sedan with the K series but ultimately decided against buying new.
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Jul 21, 2020 12:51
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:The oil contamination is a pretty extreme edge case for severe duty in cold climates. I think it's fairly overblown. There were enough reports and people getting pissed about it that it made me reconsider, I ended up buying used so it didn't really matter for me anyway. Might be it's overblown, but if I'm going to buy a new car I don't want to hear about ANY possible issues from the drivetrain. Could be because I worked for a Mazda Dealer and saw too many royally pissed off people with new cars needing new engines (RX8)
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Jul 21, 2020 17:03
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Well when there's a class action lawsuit going on I'm just gonna bow out The automatic RX8's were the offending motors, at one point I ordered over ten motors in one month. RADL got mad when I said they were crap
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Jul 21, 2020 19:33
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As Nero Danced posted:I'm guessing its because automatics shift early to keep rpms low, and radial engines need to be spun up to high rpm frequently? Pretty much. It just made them poo poo sooner than the manual cars, those started making GBS threads too after awhile.
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Pr0kjayhawk posted:*raises hand* You used to have a giff avatar of the RX8 hugging you with the doors right? Geez feels like forever ago I can't believe you remembered that Honestly I felt bad about bringing it up because everyone loved the RX8 at that time, like I was making GBS threads on the rotary parade haha. [e] I remember one of the seasoned techs telling me how Mazda hosed with the rotary too much for emissions and that the Renesis was garbage. I felt bad for those guys we constantly had RX8s in the garage needing engines the entire time i was there. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 21:57 on Jul 21, 2020 |
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Savagegeese review of the C8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3IVYXl7uGM
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Is that off of TC or off of old fashioned measured fuel economy? I don't fully trust TC numbers. My Toyota (Scion) TC numbers are spot on every time, I do the math about every other fill up. [e] so yeah if those numbers are accurate that's really good. It's probably gutless as a result tho. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 21:20 on Jul 27, 2020 |
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Jul 27, 2020 21:17
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EnergizerFellow posted:Yeah, the new Wrangler is an exception to the FCA cabin space rule and they hosed up pretty bad. It's like the Camaro vs Mustang situation where on paper the Camaro is a better car and lays down better track times across most trims vs the Mustang, yet the Mustang is just so much more usable as, you know, a car and the sales figures reflect this. I'll bet money on the same thing happening on Bronco vs Wrangler if the usability/space is there. It will be interesting to see if the bronco can be a decent daily, if so it will outsell the wrangler big time. I imagine it will ride a lot better with IFS. Wranglers are horrible for daily drivers I don't see how people can do it if they've ever driven an actual car before. I own a wrangler but also have a car, and if i had to chose one or the other I'd take the car every drat time.
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Jul 28, 2020 14:47
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Eh, I'm 6' and don't have any issues. But even tho I fit comfortably in a FiST fine, it just felt too drat small and cramped inside for me, the Lexus LS has spoiled me I guess
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Yeah I love being able to put my bike in my car and not having to worry about someone stealing it off the rack. My Wrangler has a Yakima spare tire rack with a cable lock which is nice, but in the car it's way more secure. Bike theft is a loving epidemic around here.
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Jul 29, 2020 15:23
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:If someone wants to steal pretty much any of your possessions, and they're motivated enough, they're gonna find a way to do it. Out of sight out of mind tho. My bike in my car with tinted windows is difficult to see and is much less tempting that a bike hanging on a rack in plain view.
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Goober Peas posted:Someone has clearly never commuted in the SF bay area. Trust me, after 30 minutes of stop-and-go you notice every gear change. And your left leg looks like your dominant wanking arm over time. Same in the Tampa Bay area. I thought I really wanted a manual daily until I looked deeper into my soul and realized it's just a fleeting feeling and do i really want to drive every day urban sprawl, light to light straight flat roads in heavy traffic with a manual transmission....Not really.
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I had a manual Mustang GT ('88) back in the day, and took it to Daytona for the 500. The traffic trying to leave was brutal and my left leg fell asleep after the first two hours and it didn't stop for another two hours going all the way through Orlando. Never took a manual car to any events after that
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It depends on the car sometimes, in that situation in a Miata I probably would have been fine but the mustang had a pretty stiff clutch. And for the record I was wishing it was an automatic But it really depends more on where you live. If I were in an area with more open roads it wouldn't be an issue at all, but those roads don't exist here. [edit] also I will say it helps to have a car with a good automatic, I'd rather have a manual than a lovely automatic that cant decide what gear to be in. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 14:52 on Jul 30, 2020 |
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I get worse gas mileage because I always put my foot in it from the light, I just want to get ahead of the idiots so it's worth it.
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Jul 31, 2020 15:02
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But your gang tag says I want nothing
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Never thought I'd see anything like the F1 again, that is amazing. The F1 has always been my favorite exotic car and it looks like this one will top it, cant wait to see the driving videos.
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Well now that this has been announced, countdown to Ferrari F40 2.0 because they can't be out done right? Oh please god that would be awesome
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wallaka posted:Carmax is heaven. I’ll pay $1000 more than the absolute best deal if I can walk in and out in 45 minutes with no bullshit. I reserved the vehicle and set up an appointment online. When I got to the facility, the paperwork was already lined up. Did a test drive and inspection, signed papers and left. Seriously it was less than an hour including a 20 minute test drive. I will never buy from a traditional dealership again. The second and third from last dealership experience we had were both at Mercedes dealers (for a used Lexus and then a Scion) and it went just like that, flawless and quick was there maybe an hour. The last was at a Hyundai dealer (for another Scion) and it was horrible, never again.
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Aug 8, 2020 17:58
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Just call the car Poverty Spec, gently caress it Povspek
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Wheeee posted:It doesn't need a turbo, it just needs a good engine. Why couldn't Toyota team up with Honda for the 86 whyyyy An NA K series variant would be perfect and I don't care about boxer engine lower center of gravity gently caress it Or comedy option team up with GM for the LS
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Tbh I'd probably own one right now if it just had the Toyota 2.4 in it or something that's not a Subaru boxer engine
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Colostomy Bag posted:What cracks me up was how Rolls Royce complied. That's not for safety, it's to prevent theft.
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KakerMix posted:Before I painted the block "TOYOTA" letters white in the grill on our 70 series Land Cruiser I would get the Jeep Wave™ a lot. After the letters were painted white against the black grill my Jeep Wave™ receiving dropped to zero Lol at not even knowing what a Jeep is and what isn't when you loving drive one. Shows how clueless most people are. Since I got my Jeep I haven't noticed waving but I haven't been paying much attention I guess
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