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Keyser_Soze posted:How is KIA not still running that ad where the crazed baby (turbo) Hamster escapes the hospital to the sounds of Motörhead. That was for the previous generation Soul. They've moved on to a new ad campaign
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prom candy posted:Just found this about the regular Golf: Just when I started really warming up to VW they decide to poo poo the bed. Seems the only German brand left that has a decent analogue looking cabin is BMW. Such a shame they’re also horrifyingly unreliable. I bet most BMW owners don’t even go near 12,000 miles per year in mileage out of fear of warranty loss or lease overages. Guess it’s time to accept mediocrity and get a Lexus.
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Jul 26, 2019 15:50
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Kraftwerk posted:Guess it’s time to accept mediocrity and get a Lexus. Don't think they'll be putting that in the commercials any time soon
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CornHolio posted:My first car was a '94 Sentra. I loved that car. My first new car was an '03 Altima. That car served me well, had it for five years and 100k miles and I think it's still on the road somewhere. I went to the Chicago Auto Show in 2001 just to see the new 350Z concept. I convinced my mom to buy a Rogue when they came out since it was basically a lifted Altima. The early 90s were Nissan's golden era as far as I'm concerned. 
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Jul 26, 2019 16:07
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prom candy posted:"the only analogue aspect is basically the steering wheel,” That seems fine. Whatever I drive I find the accelerator is pretty binary.
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Jul 26, 2019 16:10
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KakerMix posted:That's the same thing people say about xBs. Yeah people love it or hate it, and I love it. The Juke, not so much, it just doesn't appeal to me although if I drove one and it blew me away I might forget about how it looks. Kraftwerk posted:Guess it’s time to accept mediocrity and get a Lexus. Reliable Luxury Car > 
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Jul 26, 2019 16:54
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Applebees Appetizer posted:Yeah people love it or hate it, and I love it. I always loved the OG xB myself and I think there's a real place in the market for a small, affordable, box-on-wheels van-like object, which the Kia Soul has arguably proven. What else is there? Transit Connect Passenger Wagon?
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Jul 26, 2019 16:57
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Applebees Appetizer posted:Yeah people love it or hate it, and I love it. The Juke, not so much, it just doesn't appeal to me although if I drove one and it blew me away I might forget about how it looks. No need to worry then
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Jul 26, 2019 16:59
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Kraftwerk posted:Guess it’s time to accept mediocrity and get a Lexus. I dunno, I loved the test drive I had of the IS300h. So insanely comfortable to drive and felt good to drive. Apart from my hand touching my thigh when holding the wheel I sat like a king in the seats. Looks great, not too common on the roads, decent performance (by European standards) etc. Ok it has CVT drone, but to be honest it's a very acceptable trade-off for what you gain. I also find hybrids fun to drive as keeping it in EV mode and maximizing the potential is a fun challenge. Managed to average 4,7L/100km. What's so mediocre about Lexus? I'm seriously wanting one after driving it.
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Jul 26, 2019 17:00
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Balliver Shagnasty posted:The early 90s were Nissan's golden era as far as I'm concerned. My grandfather rolled 400k miles on a 1992 Sentra commuting from Winchester to Alexandria every day for years and years. When he sold it, it ran perfectly. It was a base model, no frills. Should've been Nissan CAR the way that Toyota used to have Truck, Van, etc. MrOnBicycle posted:What's so mediocre about Lexus? I'm seriously wanting one after driving it. People really value the Will It? Won't it? moment at startup. LeeMajors fucked around with this message at 17:22 on Jul 26, 2019 |
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Jul 26, 2019 17:19
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The Juke-R was cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Juke#Juke-R  
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Jul 26, 2019 18:08
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It's not like there's all that much analog about the current Golf R's interior.
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Jul 26, 2019 18:14
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The Juke R is just sick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeCZe04p5V4 No, mine can't do any of that 
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Jul 26, 2019 18:17
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I appreciate the Juke R for being a "we asked if we could but never thought to ask if we should" kind of engineering insanity. The people who made it obviously did it for fun and that's awesome.
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Powershift posted:Also, the diesel 3.0 straight six silverado is rated at 23 city/33 highway. It might ACTUALLY be the first diesel engine that will pay for the option cost in fuel savings. This is also a better fuel economy figure than the diesel Colorado (23/20/30.) It really does feel like the only non-HD diesel worth considering; the Land Rover diesel in the F-150 is mediocre, and the EcoDiesel in the Ram is failure-prone. I wonder what the trim availability will look like for the diesel Silverado. The cost is the same as the almighty 6.2, but GM gates the 6.2 to trucks above $50K.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:'soft lines and no angry eyes, so is (sic) doesn't project sufficient manliness...' I know what you mean. But cars are getting tankier and more aggressive every year and a turning point hasn't been reached. I don't know how manufacturers estimate their customer preferences but sometimes I think it's informed by YouTube comments. I suppose the current prevalence brodozers and road tanks shows that the appreciation of bubble-shaped cars has been higher in the past (caveat: since no one is throwing soft-lined Miatas on the market right now, we couldn't say how customers would respond to them compared to current-gen ones).
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Jul 26, 2019 19:33
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Yeah the Juke R, a totally commercially available vehicle
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I'm getting more and more interested in the Ford Bronco, unless I'm overlooking something it might be the only midsize or larger vehicle that might have anything I'd consider "character" and isn't a Jeep (and under $30k).
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Jack B Nimble posted:I'm getting more and more interested in the Ford Bronco, unless I'm overlooking something it might be the only midsize or larger vehicle that might have anything I'd consider "character" and isn't a Jeep (and under $30k). I'm doubting that the Bronco is under $30k, "midsize or larger" and "under $30k" isn't a long list anyway. I'd say the Durango has character, compared to everybody else's FWD appliances? I'd also say the Outback has character, and is well under $30k. Probably better off road than cheap Jeeps too!
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You might know better than me but it's built on the ranger's platform so I think that's midsize, and I also read it was thought to start at or just under 30k. The Subaru may be fine, I don't really like how they look whereas, if the leaked images of the baby bronco are are anything to go by, I'll like the squared off visual design.
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bull3964 posted:It's not like there's all that much analog about the current Golf R's interior. I guess it depends on how you define analog? I just want physical buttons for most things.
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Twerk from Home posted:I'm doubting that the Bronco is under $30k, "midsize or larger" and "under $30k" isn't a long list anyway. I'd say the Durango has character, compared to everybody else's FWD appliances? I'd also say the Outback has character, and is well under $30k. Probably better off road than cheap Jeeps too! It will almost certainly be within $1k of the Wrangler, which is $28k. It's based on the Ranger which starts at $24,300, and there is an F-150 based bronco coming which should start in the mid 30s. I'm betting baby bronco = $24,995, option up to $50k. bronco = $29,995, option up to $60k. bigass bronco, option up to $80k.
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Jul 26, 2019 21:25
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AI's dream console.
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Needs more overhead guarded toggle switches. And a "boost" knob like a Vector W8 
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Jul 26, 2019 21:50
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it clearly doesn't have ventilated seats, throw it away please
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Jul 26, 2019 21:51
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Swapping the fuse panel and the light switches would have been better for day to day use.
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KakerMix posted:Kinda hosed up to go 'lol Juke', especially one with a manual box. Is there something wrong with it on a mechanical level? Or is it strictly style? With the CVT they drive like garbage. Guess the manual could change things but I’ve never seen one IRL.
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dissss posted:With the CVT they drive like garbage. Guess the manual could change things but I’ve never seen one IRL. the manual was non-turbo and FWD only if i remember correctly
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Jiminy Christmas! Shoes! posted:AI's dream console. doodoot doodoot doodoot doodoot doodoot doodoot doodoot doodoot doodoot doodoot
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Powershift posted:the manual was non-turbo and FWD only if i remember correctly For a while every US Juke had the same turbo engine, but yeah, manual was FWD only.
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Lord Stimperor posted:I know what you mean. But cars are getting tankier and more aggressive every year and a turning point hasn't been reached. I don't know how manufacturers estimate their customer preferences but sometimes I think it's informed by YouTube comments. I suppose the current prevalence brodozers and road tanks shows that the appreciation of bubble-shaped cars has been higher in the past (caveat: since no one is throwing soft-lined Miatas on the market right now, we couldn't say how customers would respond to them compared to current-gen ones). People are feeling more and more scared and insecure these days, what with the constant media assault telling them everything is terrible, so naturally they want tanks. Remember the last time road tanks got popular? Right around 9/11 and its attendant wars. If you want beautiful design again, you have to make people feel like they are safe
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dissss posted:With the CVT they drive like garbage. Guess the manual could change things but I’ve never seen one IRL. I sincerely beg to differ. I have no CVT issues like lag, or any issues at all really.
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Kraftwerk posted:Just when I started really warming up to VW they decide to poo poo the bed. what modern bmw has an analogue cabin
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Yeah BMW literally invented the whole "giant piece of poo poo EDIT: oh right it wasn't even a touch screen
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If you don't have to have a manual, Lexus is a great option with a ton of engine choices.
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My wife's next car will probably be a Lexus. Let me tell you how exciting it is to replace a turbo on a macan out of warranty. 
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Residency Evil posted:My wife's next car will probably be a Lexus. Let me tell you how exciting it is to replace a turbo on a macan out of warranty. How much? I was thinking of getting a Macan Is it just cost or are there other annoyances
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JK Fresco posted:How much? I was thinking of getting a Macan Oh it's a fantastic car, and probably one of the best all-around car we've ever driven. It's comfortable, quiet, quick to accelerate, and great for both getting around town and for long road trips. My wife has a long commute (50 miles each way, although it's all highway) so she racks up the miles. Thankfully, there's a chance Porsche will goodwill the turbo replacement. Otherwise it'll be $3k, which is not terrible, but kind of annoying on a car that only has 60k miles.
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Mistayke posted:Wait, they STILL make the Pulsar over there? It was discontinued here in North America back, I think 2000. It's why I mentioned it, 19 year old Pulsars are still a sight here and a testament to Nissan's ability to make a long lasting vehicle. The last Pulsar sold in the U.S. was the short lived NX in 1993. Was there something else in Canada?
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