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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Just test drove the Fiat 595 Abarth Competezione, hilariously fun car to drive, but gently caress me the streets here are an absolute nightmare with this cars suspension, the car was jiggling and shaking the whole way because there’s tons of little holes and bumps that line the main streets that wouldn’t probably appear in european roads, lol sadly this car is definitely ‘fun second car for smooth track only when I become rich’ territory lol. Another issue is the transmission, the one they had at the dealership was a wierd thing called a ‘automated manual’ which isn’t an automatic but is a manual that shifts by itself mechanically, so you can really feel the car swooping in and out of gears which is not that pleasant. Still a fun car that’s nice and zippy, also a lot more posher interior than I was expecting.
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Sep 26, 2022 16:05
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TheBacon posted:I sincerely hope that is all Alfa and zero Dodge, because other than branding, Dodge can not make a decent car. The one thing they have is ENGINE BIG HORSEPOWER HIGH BIG VROOM. Alfa, known for making decent cars 
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Sep 26, 2022 16:07
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Alfa, known for making decent cars I was expanding off the goon’s reasoning! Not like a guilia just left another goon stranded or anything. Anyway I would still rather have some alfa/fiat spaghetti than mopar.
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Sep 26, 2022 16:18
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Alfa, known for making decent cars Aren’t they a good car company? Also the Hornet will be made on Alfa Romeos plant in Italy and has an Alfa Engine and Drive train, it’s slightly tuned and rebadged to be a dodge. Also massively cheaper for better performance. According to car sites the Hornet is a pretty big success pre-orders wise, so let’s see.
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Sep 26, 2022 16:31
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Al-Saqr posted:Aren’t they a good car company? That depends on how you define good, good as in toyota good? No. They are notoriously unreliable and expensive to repair. Good as in Ferrari good? Maybe. They can make a fun car, though I am not sure the hornet thing will fall under that umbrella.
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Sep 26, 2022 17:34
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TheBacon posted:That depends on how you define good, good as in toyota good? No. They are notoriously unreliable and expensive to repair. Good as in Ferrari good? Maybe. They can make a fun car, though I am not sure the hornet thing will fall under that umbrella. Ah ok thanks for making me aware of this, that’s a huge red flag I should consider. If alfas are unreliable and break down often I should stay away. Al-Saqr fucked around with this message at 17:47 on Sep 26, 2022 |
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Sep 26, 2022 17:35
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Alfa is a company with a long history of making interesting cars.
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Sep 26, 2022 17:59
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Alfa is a company with a long history of making interesting cars. I guess I got bamboozled by the name and pedigree so I thought “oh they are an OG luxury Italian car company maybe they’re finely crafted reliable cars” but now I’m reading more and more online about how horrendously unreliable their recent more affordable models are and now I’m fully turned off by anything associated with them. Guess the hornets off the list until I see reviews about their reliability.
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Sep 26, 2022 18:04
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Al-Saqr posted:I guess I got bamboozled by the name and pedigree so I thought “oh they are an OG luxury Italian car company maybe they’re finely crafted reliable cars” but now I’m reading more and more online about how horrendously unreliable their recent more affordable models are and now I’m fully turned off by anything associated with them. Guess the hornets off the list until I see reviews about their reliability. This is pretty old, but they used to have reputation for being great, fun cars, that basically turn into a pile of rusted scrap overnight. I dunno about the modern cars. However, the fact that they're small run Italian vehicles means repairs are probably going to suck.
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Sep 26, 2022 19:52
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The tune guys mentioned that there is apparently a recently released larger GTI turbo that apparently meets emissions standards in the US. Has anyone messed with it? No idea on the manufacturer as it was just a passing comment.
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Sep 27, 2022 04:45
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Al-Saqr posted:I guess I got bamboozled by the name and pedigree so I thought “oh they are an OG luxury Italian car company maybe they’re finely crafted reliable cars” but now I’m reading more and more online about how horrendously unreliable their recent more affordable models are and now I’m fully turned off by anything associated with them. Guess the hornets off the list until I see reviews about their reliability.
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Sep 27, 2022 08:57
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Al-Saqr posted:If alfas are unreliable and break down often I should stay away. I chuckled.
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Sep 27, 2022 11:01
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japtor posted:Has any "luxury Italian car company" ever been known for reliable cars? Or just Italian...or most luxury brands for that matter, although for the latter you might have to distinguish between reliability vs just expensive as poo poo to maintain. There was a stretch I think Merc had the reputation of making bulletproof cars, but that ended in the 90s.
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Sep 27, 2022 15:12
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Since when were Alfas luxury cars? Even the big ones like a 164 or 166 don't count IMO
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Sep 28, 2022 06:36
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Premium is probably a better descriptor
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Sep 28, 2022 13:09
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And don't Ferraris long to be on fire?
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Sep 28, 2022 16:33
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dissss posted:Since when were Alfas luxury cars? the Giulia is positioned as a direct competitor to the 3 series in size and price I had the misfortune of renting a Giulia Ti and it was pretty awful! But they still want $50k+ for it
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Sep 28, 2022 17:43
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MunchE posted:the Giulia is positioned as a direct competitor to the 3 series in size and price The only entity that thinks BMW is a true luxury brand is BMW.
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Sep 28, 2022 18:39
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Lazy pic, but here’s my little red wagon. Washed and waxed; low and slow. Next up, I’m gonna refinish the wheels with aluminum plastidip and I’m seriously considering a window tint, because i don’t like being able to see into the trunk from across the street. Last weekend i got under the car and was able to diagnose a knocking noise caused by lateral motion as a worn out end link. I was worried it was the new coilovers, but those seemed to be torqued down okay. Likely going to throw on a stiffer sway bar while doing the links, cuz gently caress it why not. Hoping that doesn’t introduce too much oversteer, because right now it handles amazingly on coilovers and a set of UHP rubber. It’s steady at 100mph on the freeway yet can carve up twisty mountain roads without much under steer. These only came with the k24 and the 5at slush box. but in manual mode, this h atch gets hot in second gear and hauls rear end from 20-60mph with classic honda eagerness 
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Sep 28, 2022 20:24
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great color but sir that is a wagon
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Sep 28, 2022 20:50
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i mean there is indeed a hatch in the back
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Sep 28, 2022 21:02
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It has been concluded that since there is no wagon thread, the hatch thread must be their safe haven.
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Sep 28, 2022 21:23
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Blue Footed Booby posted:And don't Ferraris long to be on fire? don't we all?
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Sep 28, 2022 21:24
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Arishtat posted:The only entity that thinks BMW is a true luxury brand is BMW. I mean I don't know what a "true luxury brand" is, but I bet most Americans would consider BMW to be a luxury car since we don't really get any of the low end/stripper models here. 
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Sep 28, 2022 22:00
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Dig up VW. https://www.autoblog.com/2022/09/28/vw-golf-spy-shots-interior-new-screen/
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Sep 28, 2022 23:47
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That is a hot lookin wagon goon, well done Time to post my wagon with updated plate (and the damage from being rear ended a month ago  )
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Sep 29, 2022 02:32
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On Terra Firma posted:Dig up VW. “I know whose interiors we should copy—Tesla.” 
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Sep 29, 2022 05:41
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Residency Evil posted:I mean I don't know what a "true luxury brand" is, but I bet most Americans would consider BMW to be a luxury car since we don't really get any of the low end/stripper models here. Sorry. I'm just a little salty at having to replace just about every plastic bit that I touch on my car. Dr. Lunchables posted:It has been concluded that since there is no wagon thread, the hatch thread must be their safe haven. I for one welcome our long roof friends. Hatches and wagons are like peas and carrots.
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Sep 29, 2022 11:06
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Sometimes when I’m grumpy, my girlfriend will ask the distinction between a hatchback and a wagon, and a halcyon calm washes over me in an awesome wave as I describe roof lines
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Sep 29, 2022 17:24
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Why would anybody buy a station wagon over an suv.
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Sep 30, 2022 08:29
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Sep 30, 2022 12:50
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Al-Saqr posted:Why would anybody buy a station wagon over an suv. you again 
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Sep 30, 2022 13:46
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Al-Saqr posted:Why would anybody buy a station wagon over an suv. Someone ban this goon from this thread. Possibly AI entirely
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Sep 30, 2022 17:08
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Al-Saqr posted:Why would anybody buy a station wagon over an suv. why dont you saqr al deez nutz
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Sep 30, 2022 18:25
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BraveUlysses posted:why dont you saqr al deez nutz 
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Sep 30, 2022 18:45
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BraveUlysses posted:why dont you saqr al deez nutz New thread title? You don’t buy an SUV over a wagon because wagons aren’t tall and floaty. Unlike SUVs, they’re fun.
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Sep 30, 2022 22:04
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BraveUlysses posted:why dont you saqr al deez nutz
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Oct 1, 2022 02:35
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Pull up, fellow hatchback-lovers.
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Oct 1, 2022 04:52
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nitsuga posted:Pull up, fellow hatchback-lovers. Why don’t you Sugan these Nits.
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Oct 1, 2022 04:53
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*Taps rear hatch glass.
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