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You Am I: May 20, 2001; Me @ your poasting

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Probably spin the tires.

I think it looks great and I want one, we'll see if they price it anything like the last gen.

GM has been crushing it the last few years, I'm having a hard time thinking of another automaker who has so many vastly new superior models from 2013 to 2016/2017. The new Corvette, Camaro, pickups and SUVs are all hugely improved over the last gen models.

Mercedes is pretty comparable with the all new designs for the C, E, and S class cars but GM is maybe a more dramatic example because of how hilariously bad the interiors were

On the other hand GM's more bread and butter cars like the Malibu and Cruze are complete poo poo compared to their competition.

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Friar Zucchini: Aug 6, 2010

Huge_Midget posted:

So the ball is now in Ford's court for the next GT500. Ecoboost Coyote? Ford GT engine swap? Ecoboost Voodoo? Gotta top 640 HP, and while we're at it might as well one up Dodge and the Hellcat. Go for broke, go 750+ with a 10 speed auto.

I remember a couple years ago the rumor mills got excited when Ford trademarked the "EcoBeast" name...

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Elmnt80: Dec 30, 2012

I would buy an ecobeast anything. Ford's marketing department needs to be fired for not offering that as a package on the f-150 and mustang. :colbert:

# ? Mar 16, 2016 23:34

Turbo Fondant: Oct 25, 2010

go3 posted:

GM should just sell powertrain kits to put them in literally anything because that is the only part of a vehicle they make that isnt garbage

They do.
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/nal-19332621/overview/
e: I mean there's no trans or engine management in this box but GM has never been shy about selling you a powertrain, even a flagship one (and often stuff that's unique to the crate line for emissions reasons) to put in whatever the gently caress you want to.

Turbo Fondant fucked around with this message at 00:04 on Mar 17, 2016

# ? Mar 16, 2016 23:53

Residency Evil: Jul 28, 2003; 4/5 godo... Schumi

The girlfriend decided to wait on the xc90 and get a v90 instead. :china:

Is there any updated word on when we'll be able to order one? Everything I'm finding is very vague.

Residency Evil fucked around with this message at 00:59 on Mar 17, 2016

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Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

You Am I posted:

On the other hand GM's more bread and butter cars like the Malibu and Cruze are complete poo poo compared to their competition.

Reviewers seem to like the new Malibu waaaaaaaaaay more than the previous ones; the Lacrosse too.

Admittedly, that's a low bar.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 03:05

Christobevii3: Jul 3, 2006

El Scotch posted:

Reviewers seem to like the new Malibu waaaaaaaaaay more than the previous ones; the Lacrosse too.

Admittedly, that's a low bar.

How many low end or midsize chevy's would review the same 5 years out?

# ? Mar 17, 2016 03:14

KYOON GRIFFEY JR: Apr 12, 2010; Runner-up, TRP Sack Race 2021/22

GM's bread and butter cars are the Silverado, the Sierra, and the Acadia/Traverse etc.

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DEUCE SLUICE: Feb 6, 2004; I dreamt I was an old dog, stuck in a honeypot. It was horrifying.

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GM has been crushing it the last few years, I'm having a hard time thinking of another automaker who has so many vastly new superior models from 2013 to 2016/2017. The new Corvette, Camaro, pickups and SUVs are all hugely improved over the last gen models.

Mazda? No horsepower monsters yet, but their whole line is amazing right now.

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Literally Lewis Hamilton: Feb 22, 2005

DEUCE SLUICE posted:

Mazda? No horsepower monsters yet, but their whole line is amazing right now.

I'm praying for a new MS3.

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Mat_Drinks: Nov 18, 2002; mmm this nitromethane gets my supercharger runnin'

fknlo posted:

Is it just the picture or did they actually not chrome the poo poo out of the interior? Satin nickel I can accept!

Also, it looks nuts on the outside, which is great. Too many beigemobiles these days, it's nice to see crazy stuff!

# ? Mar 17, 2016 05:01

atomicthumbs: Dec 26, 2010; We're in the business of extending man's senses.

Residency Evil posted:

The girlfriend decided to wait on the xc90 and get a v90 instead.

Is there any updated word on when we'll be able to order one? Everything I'm finding is very vague.

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Wheeee: Mar 11, 2001; When a tree grows, it is soft and pliable. But when it's dry and hard, it dies.

Hardness and strength are death's companions. Flexibility and softness are the embodiment of life.

That which has become hard shall not triumph.

You Am I posted:

On the other hand GM's more bread and butter cars like the Malibu and Cruze are complete poo poo compared to their competition.

Both, especially the Cruze, are actually very reliable, dependable cars.

There's also an all-new Cruze coming out this year that should be more competitive on the touchy feely qualitative front.

I don't like GM but I'd trust their vehicles over anything Hyundai, Kia, Ford, or Fiasler make. Buick in particular has been building vehicles almost on par with Toyota for reliability lately, and they're legit pretty nice as well.

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CornHolio: May 20, 2001; Toilet Rascal

Wheeee posted:

Both, especially the Cruze, are actually very reliable, dependable cars.

Yes, but so is everything else. Few cars you can buy today are turds.

People but Camrys and Accords for name recognition and supposed long-term reliability. People buy Mazdas and Kias and Fords because they look good, handle good or have good tech.

Being vanilla 'reliable, dpeendable' isn't enough anymore.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 14:44

Christobevii3: Jul 3, 2006

Wheeee posted:

Both, especially the Cruze, are actually very reliable, dependable cars.

There's also an all-new Cruze coming out this year that should be more competitive on the touchy feely qualitative front.

I don't like GM but I'd trust their vehicles over anything Hyundai, Kia, Ford, or Fiasler make. Buick in particular has been building vehicles almost on par with Toyota for reliability lately, and they're legit pretty nice as well.

The cruze has intake gaskets failing regularly and run about $1k from labor. Look to fail at 50-70k miles. Still the same GM issues.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 15:07

Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

I'm continually surprised how far the Koreans have come.

Memories of riding around in old, miserable shitbox Elantras, Santa Fes and Accidents have created a deep well of miserable brand association in my mind but I hope I can get over that sometime.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 18:39

CornHolio: May 20, 2001; Toilet Rascal

El Scotch posted:

I'm continually surprised how far the Koreans have come.

Memories of riding around in old, miserable shitbox Elantras, Santa Fes and Accidents have created a deep well of miserable brand association in my mind but I hope I can get over that sometime.

I've had several rental Optimas and Sonatas and they're fantastic cars, at least for rentals.

The engines are underwhelming and the handling is nothing to write home about, but the content and packaging is pretty stellar.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 18:50

tijag: Aug 6, 2002

Dislike button posted:

Probably spin the tires.

I think it looks great and I want one, we'll see if they price it anything like the last gen.

GM has been crushing it the last few years, I'm having a hard time thinking of another automaker who has so many vastly new superior models from 2013 to 2016/2017. The new Corvette, Camaro, pickups and SUVs are all hugely improved over the last gen models.

Mercedes is pretty comparable with the all new designs for the C, E, and S class cars but GM is maybe a more dramatic example because of how hilariously bad the interiors were

305 rears probably won't spin too much. Plus this has the ediff from the Corvette with the added weight of the Camaro. What is the Z06 0-60 time? This will probably be very close to that.

edit: the Z06 is 0-60 3.0 seconds [claimed by C&D], the Camaro is heavier, which should help with traction but hurt with mass, so I'm guessing like 3.3 seconds?

At the launch event for this car they had 2 cars that they ran for hours on hot laps with journalists in them with no heat soak issues. Seems like there is enough cooling to run these hard on track without too much issue.

tijag fucked around with this message at 19:27 on Mar 17, 2016

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a primate: Jun 2, 2010

CornHolio posted:

I've had several rental Optimas and Sonatas and they're fantastic cars, at least for rentals.

The engines are underwhelming and the handling is nothing to write home about, but the content and packaging is pretty stellar.

I had a Sonata rental, and aside from needing some much stiffer anti-roll bars, it was perfectly fine. My 2011 Forte is now at 125k km without issue, so I'm pretty happy with it as well. I still have a tinge of regret that I didn't buy a Mazda for a few bucks more, and can't shake the feeling that driving a KIA is, well... driving a KIA. But the fact is they seem to make perfectly serviceable cars.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 19:28

Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

Funny enough, speaking of the Koreans

Nothing really new, but that is a nice looking front (if they keep it).

Wistful of Dollars fucked around with this message at 22:20 on Mar 17, 2016

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El Scotch posted:

Funny enough, speaking of the Koreans

Nothing really new, but that is a nice looking front (if they keep it).

SWEET JESUS

I can only assume that you're phone posting, cuz... drat.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 21:46

Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

Boaz MacPhereson posted:

I can only assume that you're phone posting, cuz... drat.

Correct. Judging by your reaction it came out the yoooogest.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 22:21

Boaz MacPhereson: Jul 11, 2006; Day 12045 Ht10hands 180lbs
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Piss OK Genitals intact
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Yoooooge, indeed.

That a new Genesis concept? Looks sharp. Very Audi.

# ? Mar 17, 2016 22:39

Wistful of Dollars: Aug 25, 2009

Aye, 3-series rival concept. Presumably the G... Whatever is smaller than the current Genesis sedan.

Nothing jumps out at me in the front design that they couldn't do with the production version, but who knows what they'll so between now and then.

e: I had the amusing thought of Biermann showing up at the N-Division office, looking around and saying "You know what we need? A straight-six. I like those." Can't see that happening for a squillion years though.

Wistful of Dollars fucked around with this message at 00:53 on Mar 18, 2016

# ? Mar 17, 2016 22:52

shirts and skins: Jun 25, 2007; Good morning!

Residency Evil posted:

The girlfriend decided to wait on the xc90 and get a v90 instead.

Is there any updated word on when we'll be able to order one? Everything I'm finding is very vague.

All I've heard so far is when the model year 2017s are released. Nothing firm beyond that. Too bad I can't afford one, because that wagon makes me think filthy, filthy thoughts.

# ? Mar 19, 2016 14:50