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I just read the rumouring that Jaguar may be working on a new inline-six. 
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eyebeem posted:I wish. She wouldn't go for one no matter how hard I tried. Ew, gross.
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Nov 13, 2014 05:10
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Have any other Fords used magnetic shocks before? That stood out to me too.
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Nov 17, 2014 21:47
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Powershift posted:You mean the 2016 lada 1200? If it would actually be allowed on Canadian roads (and I had more than one parking spot) I'd be seriously tempted to get a Lada for shits and giggles.
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Nov 19, 2014 00:21
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All you have to do to fix a broken Lada is hit it in the right spot with a mallet.
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Nov 19, 2014 00:24
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I didn't notice a pricing announcement of the ATS-V, that could potentially be significant in the m3/m4 analysis. E: I actually like the knob vs a normal auto stick; it looks sleeker and is less obtrusive. I don't know if there are any actual mechanical advantages or disadvantages between them.
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Nov 19, 2014 19:06
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davebo posted:Am I just spoiled by Corvette aerodynamics or is 21mpg highway kind of garbage even for a 4k lbs sedan? Regular v8 charger has less hp than the SS; 370 vs 415.
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Nov 27, 2014 01:29
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The Challenger has this (one) weird trick of sometimes looking huge and other times looking almost normal.
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Nov 27, 2014 04:51
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Cage posted:I always used to think my car was kind of big until: 
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Nov 28, 2014 05:52
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The New Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Could Start at $52,995quote:According to the folks at Horsepower Kings, the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will carry a starting price of $52,995. That number comes from an unnamed Ford source with whom Horsepower Kings spoke at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show. This same unnamed sourced indicated that there will be a Tech Package that adds $2,995 to the final price, along with a Performance Package that doesn’t have a price connected to it yet. Grains of salt, etc.
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Dec 2, 2014 17:36
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The gently caress are Lexus building their cars out of.
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Dec 5, 2014 23:04
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HotCanadianChick posted:Anyone who doubts whether Chryco really belongs down on the bottom of any quality comparisons needs only read DasVolk's thread about his Viper. If they can't even build their flagship good enough to keep the engine in one piece for 5000 miles, do you really want to roll the dice on their entry level models? If they actually come through and give him, say, a new one as a replacement, I think they're actually doing quite well. If they jack him around then gently caress 'em.
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Dec 6, 2014 04:51
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HotCanadianChick posted:Yes but in the meantime, he's waiting to find out what will happen and also is deprived of the use of the car he's paid $80k+ for. Would you be happy if you bought a new car and ended up being stuck in a loaner/rental? He's still inconvenienced and out the use of his car for however long due to the engine failure. I would be happy with a loaner or rental if they make good on fixing or replacing things promptly. If they can't manage that then, as I said, gently caress 'em.
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Dec 6, 2014 18:52
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How much I would love Ford to sell a sport sedan or shooting-brake outside Australia; something with a Coyote or that turbo straight-six and sedan or shooting-brake functionality. (I'm still bitter we can't buy the SS in Canada)
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Dec 10, 2014 01:44
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dissss posted:Did you seriously just refer to the Falcon as a 'sport sedan'? My bad, I forgot it's Australia, where life is miserable and everything sucks. I shall immediately cease my jealousy that you are able to buy rear-wheel drive, V8 sedans that weigh less than 2 tons. I know, it's dreadful you have to put up with such motoring hell. I know Australians are pining they can't buy a pig of a Taurus with a V6. Wistful of Dollars fucked around with this message at 06:28 on Dec 10, 2014 |
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Dec 10, 2014 06:12
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Ford Focus RS will go global and come to North Americaquote:Ford currently sells an ST model as the sportiest Focus. It runs a turbocharged, 252-horsepower four-cylinder that's paired with a six-speed manual transmission. It also has chassis and design upgrades to reinforce its athletic dynamics. The most recent intel suggests that the new RS could use Ford's 2.3-litre turbo-four, tuned to anywhere from 325 to 350 hp. All-wheel drive is also rumoured to be part of the new RS formula.  Will they sell a Focus that is more powerful than a Mustang? I'm doubtful.
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Dec 11, 2014 19:10
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Twerk from Home posted:It's probably going to cost what a 5.0 costs, they had better juice it up. Fair point.
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Dec 11, 2014 19:23
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Cage posted:Buy a mustang and a lovely 90s explorer 4x4 for the winter. Nothing mature about that and its plenty fun. Some of us only have one parking spot. 
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Dec 11, 2014 22:41
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I learned to drive on a 92' civic, man that car was fun. My old man didn't buy winter tires at the time and there was a wee bit of sliding around at times. Good winter driving training though!
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Dec 12, 2014 00:23
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In other hot-hatch news, why can't we have this in North America?  362-HP Audi RS3 Sportback Revealed for Europe
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Dec 15, 2014 18:22
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ilkhan posted:One day I'll jump on the UK websites for Ford and VW and Audi and BMW and MB and check out what fun they get that we dont. Fun wagons with big engines.
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Dec 15, 2014 18:36
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DoLittle posted:Some information on the engine line-up of the upcoming Alfa RWD sedan: Pleeeeeeeeeease come to Wistful of Dollars fucked around with this message at 19:15 on Dec 17, 2014 |
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Dec 17, 2014 19:12
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400+ hp Ferrari derived engine (probably derived in the sense they're both made of metal  ), not Charger-huge in size and RWD sounds like a pretty good starting point to me.
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Dec 17, 2014 20:01
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GT350 is stick only. 
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Dec 23, 2014 00:27
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smr posted:Guy I got a lift from work to the airport with had a Taurus and I was _appalled_ at how little side-to-side legroom there was in the passenger well. I couldn't get comfortable. Ditto with the Dodge Charger, at least the '13 rental I had once. Unreal that cars that huge can still be kind of uncomfortable. I felt similar when I got a lift in one of the current generation Escapes. The front seats felt so cramped compared to my previous generation Escape. Mine might be low-rent, but it's roomy and simple.
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Dec 30, 2014 20:18
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Throatwarbler posted:Why is ZF apparently such a paragon of reliability? You guys never knew anyone who had an E61 7-series or the contemporary Jaguar XJ? As mentioned earlier, it doesn't matter how good a design is if it's built by a bunch of wombles.
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Jan 2, 2015 10:43
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I really want to drive a CTS (and ATS) after reading so many reviews about how well they handle.
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Jan 8, 2015 19:26
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I hope it's a NA-bound Ute far more than a Corvette. 
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Jan 8, 2015 20:20
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SFH1989 posted:I'm pretty sure the "mid engine Corvette coming soon" goes all the way back to the 60s. I still want a Ute. 
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Jan 9, 2015 17:36
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Throatwarbler posted:At leas the factory tires on the Hellcat are somewhat streetable. GM was cancelling press events for the Z/28 at the slightest hint of rain because if you drive a Z/28 in the wet you will probably die. As God intended, really.
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Jan 10, 2015 19:23
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Boss posted:Welp guess it's time to fly over to Germany, buy an RS6 and go on the road trip of a life time to Singapore. Just buy two and have a buddy come with you. Bang.
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Jan 10, 2015 20:26
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Mat_Drinks posted:I'm one of the people hoping the RS is AWD Most publications seem to be writing about it as AWD like it's a confirmed fact; but I haven't seen it confirmed by Ford yet so...
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Jan 11, 2015 06:08
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There's also apparently this on the Ford side of things 
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Jan 11, 2015 06:15
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Powershift posted:2016 buick cascada That's what any good cruiser needs, a solid rear axle.
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Jan 11, 2015 15:53
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Git Mah Belt Son posted:Certainly disappointing on the Fusion. While the 2.0EB is no slouch, throwing the 2.3EB in there would make an already great car amazing. It already handles extremely well and looks great, but making it 310hp, 320ftlbs would be icing on the cake. I'd have to consider trading my Fusion Ti if that happens someday soon. Or they could stick the twin-turbo straight-six in the Fusion. 
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Jan 11, 2015 16:26
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I enjoyed C&D's concluding lines about the 350Rquote:We continue to be amazed that, in this heavily regulated era, major automakers can keep cranking out these sorts of bonkers track machines. The fact that Ford can take a vehicle as extreme as the Shelby GT350 Mustang and make it even more insane, and then sell it in showrooms next to Fiestas and Fusions, points to a bright and glorious future for all of us. 
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Jan 12, 2015 22:17
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It'll be the Bort in Japan. #racist
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Jan 12, 2015 23:06
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I'm a big fan of Ford's decision to make it gas-only and RWD; saves weight, complexity and (one would think) cost. Random thought: If Ford's getting into the magnetic shock thing, how much would it cost to add them to the RS?
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Jan 12, 2015 23:38
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"Hp/ton?" "Alot  "
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I'm a weirdo because I actually really like the look and potential of the new Lexus GS F.
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