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Chiming in to say I think the Prius looks terrible, but I don't think Toyota's corporate design language will change any time soon. A drat shame.
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I quite like the new Prius - the whole point of them has always been 'look at my hybrid' they've never been elegant designs.
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davebo posted:This is 100% accurate except that I don't think future cars will all look like they're trying to poo poo out a Porsche.  What's next?
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 Ferrari's way ahead of the curve on this one. Here you see the
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dissss posted:I quite like the new Prius - the whole point of them has always been 'look at my hybrid' they've never been elegant designs. Yea, it's not that it's bad, it's that people don't get it. Which isn't to say that everyone should like it, taste is pretty subjective and the design is obviously not directed toward the demographic that inhabits internet car forums, but the Prius and other modern Toyota designs are in no way "bad". I've also never owned a Toyota,  at the fanboy comment.
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RIP EPA standards, and in a surprise twist the shitheads are also going to try and prevent California from setting stricter regulations:wp posted:Two associations representing the world’s biggest automakers last week asked EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to reconsider the standards for model years 2022 to 2025, which would require the nation’s car and light-truck fleet to average 54.5 miles per gallon by the end of that period.
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Wheeee posted:the Prius and other modern Toyota designs are in no way "bad". How does it feel to be so wrong? Are you this wrong about other things in your life?
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The current prius is an an abortion on wheels. It's offensive to look at and I hate people that buy them because I have to see them. It's similar to how I feel about the Accord Crosstour and X6 but visually offensive instead of morally.
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Wistful of Dollars posted:They're working on a V-smaller-than-90. Working on? It's been out for years
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BloodBag posted:Yup. And they're hot as gently caress, especially when next to some melted candle Porsche abortion. Shame it'll probably remain overseas 
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kill me now posted:Working on? On the new platform, ya dingus.
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Pryor on Fire posted:RIP EPA standards, and in a surprise twist the shitheads are also going to try and prevent California from setting stricter regulations: never feel bad for california
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Jymmybob posted:never feel bad for california I used to feel this way until moving here. A lot of people live here and the emissions are terrible at as it is. Even motorcycling through some sections leaves you not feeling good from the fumes. I left my Porsche in Chicago and got a Tesla for this exact reason. I still enjoy driving it when there, lest you think I'm some electric car truther,
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The Sicilian posted:I used to feel this way until moving here. A lot of people live here and the emissions are terrible at as it is. Even motorcycling through some sections leaves you not feeling good from the fumes. God dammit it's been a year, I told you I will take care of your car at Trump Tower. Just want to keep it running every week or so. serious btw
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The Sicilian posted:I used to feel this way until moving here. A lot of people live here and the emissions are terrible at as it is. Even motorcycling through some sections leaves you not feeling good from the fumes. The best parts of CA are nowhere near LA. Places like Arroyo Grande or San Luis Obispo are peak California, all of which are on the central coast and don't have smog problems like the LA basin. Shame there's not much work or industry there, because I'd be living there otherwise.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:A few friends of mine have worked on the Land Rover Velar and stupid name aside I'm kinda digging it. Luxo as gently caress. The Union Jack pattern punched into the leather sounds like it'd be awful buuuuuuuuut is actually pretty rad. One think I like about the Velar is that they're offering a luxury cloth upholstery option for people who've realised that leather is a terrible material for seats, rather than just having cloth as the "Oh, well, if you can't afford leather then here's the poverty-spec" default.
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Itzena posted:One think I like about the Velar is that they're offering a luxury cloth upholstery option for people who've realised that leather is a terrible material for seats, rather than just having cloth as the "Oh, well, if you can't afford leather then here's the poverty-spec" default. BMW needs to get with the program on that. Specifically MINI. They'll have all their base model poo poo in vinyl and call it leatherette and it's just awful. You have to get certain trims to get the fabric with leather trimmed seats. I hate my wife's car for the permanent rear end-sweat situation in that thing. I could lose some weight, but 
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This may be old news but Chevy is doing 20% off the 2017 Chevy SS, which knocks most of them down to $38k - $40k.
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Wistful of Dollars posted:On the new platform, ya dingus. I honestly wouldn't want anything built off their new architecture until they get the electrical system to be more reliable. The 2016 XC90's have had lots of problems and its looking like the S90's are having the same issues. They had claimed to have the XC90's problems fixed but my dealership is still getting plenty of new ones back in with electrical issues.
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The Sicilian posted:I used to feel this way until moving here. A lot of people live here and the emissions are terrible at as it is. Even motorcycling through some sections leaves you not feeling good from the fumes. Isn't that less because of new cars and more because the lack of rust means lots of people still drive clapped out 80s shitboxes
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Michael Scott posted:Can they make a V90 for poors? I would buy that in an instant. I really wanted a V50 but ended up with my Vibe because boring Toyota reliability. It's just my beater anyway. The V50 is a little more wagon-ish though and the perfect size.
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Hughmoris posted:This may be old news but Chevy is doing 20% off the 2017 Chevy SS, which knocks most of them down to $38k - $40k. Buy it! Best year to get with colors, only thing is it has machined not forged wheels and they painted the calipers red for some reason.
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Hughmoris posted:This may be old news but Chevy is doing 20% off the 2017 Chevy SS, which knocks most of them down to $38k - $40k. If they are anything like the G8 GXP, you can sell a 6MT for $33k in ten years.
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Michael Scott posted:God dammit it's been a year, I told you I will take care of your car at Trump Tower. Just want to keep it running every week or so. Hahaha I was just there during the recent warm spell, went for a tuneup at Loeber and then blasted back on LSD. Lately I've been out that way significantly more; otherwise I might just take you up on your offer. OXBALLS DOT COM posted:Isn't that less because of new cars and more because the lack of rust means lots of people still drive clapped out 80s shitboxes Yes! That and the diesels from Mexico with NO emissions, blows my mind no one blows the whistle on either of these things.
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OXBALLS DOT COM posted:Isn't that less because of new cars and more because the lack of rust means lots of people still drive clapped out 80s shitboxes It's because LA is sandwiched between a mountain and the ocean, so the smog can't effectively dissipate and it just builds. If everyone was driving 2017 MY cars there'd still be smog. There really, really aren't enough shitboxes rolling around in comparison to the number of cars <10 years old to make any significant impact on the air quality. Recent times the air has been bad because of the drought not bringing any rain, but it's still nothing compared to how bad it was compared to even the late 90s. ishikabibble fucked around with this message at 01:52 on Mar 6, 2017 |
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The Sicilian posted:Hahaha I was just there during the recent warm spell, went for a tuneup at Loeber and then blasted back on LSD. Those on-ramps can be real nice. If you ever need any help let me know, michaelscottsa@gmail.com.
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I've strongly considered an SS but I decided I'd much rather put half as much money to a Lancia Fulvia instead.
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Wistful of Dollars posted:On the new platform, ya dingus. You're in luck: http://www.autoblog.com/2017/03/07/2018-volvo-xc60-geneva-2017/ I bet the S/V 60 will be announced soon also.
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Am I the only one who thinks the Audi A5 line looks weird? The way curves around the front wheel arches transition into nothing but straight lines at the door and then get curvy again in the back makes me think it was designed by a committee.
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Speaking of that, Audi unveiled the new RS5 Coupe today. It uses the new 2.9L twin V6 that's also found in the new Pamamera. In the RS5 it puts out 450 HP and 443 lb-ft of torque.
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Oh no, directional wheels.
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Mr. Apollo posted:Speaking of that, Audi unveiled the new RS5 Coupe today. Looks like a Model S coupe with disgusting wheels.
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What the hell is with those wheels? Terrible.
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Michael Scott posted:What the hell is with those wheels? Terrible. They sorta remind me of old old Nissan Pulsar hubcaps for some reason.
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Yeah, the wheel designers at VW must never parallel park.
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Goober Peas posted:Yeah, the wheel designers at VW must never parallel park. They only sell to customers with superior parking skills 
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Do curb feelers need to make a comeback lol?
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Well they did it boys, VW finally came out with stock wheels uglier than the GTI horseshoe.
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That Audi is the nicest Audi for a while. It's still stunningly boring to look at though. Audi have really cornered the market in middle of the road car design.
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Guinness posted:Oh no, directional wheels. HaHa they put the wheels on backwards for the photo shoot. (Directional wheels own for all the posts about how they are on backwards)
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