Official Car Thread :: Vol 2 :: Now with More Bikes!

Scooters are pretty fun to ride, too. The problem is everyone around here thinks that they're a rock star so their only riding gear is a hoodie on a 30 degree morning, despite going 45 mph.

If you don't think this looks awesome, you are missing a chromosome.

http://www.scoot.net/gallery/bbs/P200-8.jpg

In other news, American iron beats Prius in emissions by infinity percent:

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So I was watching this show on the Science Channel and they showcased this car - the VX-1 Electric Car. I was amazed to see how fast this thing was. It torched a Mucielago and a NASCAR. It did 0-60 in 3 seconde and this thing runs off of a Lithium Ion battery. Very cool shit.

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You can buy a Telsa now. Jay Leno has taken delivery of his.

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/...tml?vid=229378

Electric motors have torque on demand, so they can be quick as hell, but I really don't think we have yet figures out the battery problem. Lithium-ions have all sorts of durability issues.

Not to mention they are heavy and take up a large amount of space.

I priced out a Tesla Roadster ... mine would be $106,575, includes tax and destination charges. Anyone wanna loan me that?

Kidding aside: Looks nice though, if I had the money to spend I would definitely get one.

mountain bikes are where its at. all the ladies love them. or at least i do....

See, I told you guys.

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Right, it's a double negative. One bad thing cancels out the other bad thing and creates a good thing. Right?

I completed my MSF course today--when I get the certificate in the mail, I can bring it to the DMV for my license. And now that I, mostly, know how to ride a bike, I can pick up my Ninja from the dealer. Gonna try and take off work early tomorrow to ride it home.

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we need to talk about this

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In other news, American iron beats Prius in emissions by infinity percent:

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That was actually made by Canadians :bang:

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mountain bikes are where its at. all the ladies love them. or at least i do....

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so are you saying you're a chick? post pics.

rumor has it that catsmeow is anne bonny's sister.

I think ladies love the Genuine Buddy 125, or at least i do.

And now it is me, not Finch, but someone else posting under Finch's name, because if I created a dupe account to agree with myself, i'd be banned. I am agreeing with myself.

I'll agree with you. I would love to have this little pink one. :)

http://www.lesleyspeller.com/uploade...-pt-717345.jpg

Got back from my trip from Florida. Rented a car and was going they were going to give me the bare bones base model of Chevy Cobalt or something similar. So for an extra $25, I upgraded to Mazda 6. Nice little car but the pickup wasnt as powerful.

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I'll agree with you. I would love to have this little pink one.

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http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1207523454

This is the one i want! It's a 150cc.

To the Finchbike!

That's pretty sweet. I especially like the red and tan, very nice.

New Porsche 911: The major change is the engine and new gearbox.

Exterior:
http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1207525614

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1207525614

Interior:

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1207525614

Information on the engine and gearbox:

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But under the 911's skin is where the real changes lie. According to Car, the 911's 3.6L and 3.8L Boxer-six engines will receive the same direct-injection system Porsche added to its Cayenne SUV in 2007. In SUV guise, the addition of direct-injection resulted in a 10-15 percent increase in horsepower and torque, and also an increase fuel economy. The changes to the 911's mill should net similar results.


Car also says that the next 911 — expected to bow this fall — will finally receive a dual-clutch gearbox. The new system — dubbed Porsche Doppel Kupplungen, or just PDK for short — will be derived from Volkswagen's famed line of DSG gearboxes.

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Dual clutch gearboxes are pretty rad but anyone who gets one in a 911 is a dumbass.

Porsches are boring. More scooters!

This is what i'm probably going to end up getting, 'less i see a Buddy for less than $1800.

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1207526828

Honda Metropolitan. It ain't fast, but it's cute and a lot of fun to drive. You can't really argue with 100mpg.

is 100 mpg the number of miles you'd rather walk before deciding to ride that scooter? Miles per gay?

Leaked Chevy Colbalt SS photo:

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The NASCAR COT crash.

180 mph into a wall. Flipped numerous times and the driver still walked away.

There isn't even anyone on the track with him! How does he wreck? NASCAR is retarded.

It was a qualifying lap. I agree NASCAR is retarded, but I am amazed at that Car of Tomorrow stock car.

Also: Video of the GT-R on track. One is the roof cam and the other is Steve Millen describing how the car feels and how fast he can take the turns.

Roof Cam:


Steve Millen:

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is 100 mpg the number of miles you'd rather walk before deciding to ride that scooter? Miles per gay?

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Maybe for you, faggot. Once i'm on two wheels i'm going to start calling everyone cagers and complain about how stupid cagers are. Except when it's raining or cold, then i'll be a hypocrite.

lol @ miles per gay.

I used to ride a scooter when I was a youngun'. It sucked really really bad.

Maybe it was because you suck really bad.

That was less than half of it.

My coworker was considering a Metropolitan but everyone he talked to said it'd struggle to keep 35, so he ended up with a Vino 125 and can do 50+ on it. I helped him get a good deal, too--$2,500 out the door for a brand new one.

Yeah, it's not too fast, but i'm not going very far on it, just a few miles. I'll keep it until i can afford something with a larger engine and then sell it for nearly as much as i bought it for. (that's the plan anyway)

That was one hell of a crash.

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That was actually made by Canadians :bang:

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Regardless of who modified it, the original car was American.

GOD YOU RUINED THE JOKE

Decided not to get Acura TSX. 99% I'll get the Toyota Camry SE. Its bigger and roomier. If I'm keeping the car for the next 10 years, it'll come in handy when I start a family instead of buying a new car.

zzzzzzzz... oh... sorry guys. I fell asleep.

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Decided not to get Acura TSX. 99% I'll get the Toyota Camry SE. Its bigger and roomier. If I'm keeping the car for the next 10 years, it'll come in handy when I start a family instead of buying a new car.

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Is a little room really worth your soul?

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Decided not to get Acura TSX. 99% I'll get the Toyota Camry SE. Its bigger and roomier. If I'm keeping the car for the next 10 years, it'll come in handy when I start a family instead of buying a new car.

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Well remember that the TSX is a family sized car in Europe/Japan. But from what I get from your posts, you only wanted a car to get from point A to point B anyway, so I can't fault your decision (but the latest Camry has a lot of little quality snags the previous ones don't - mostly fit and finish).

I just know that I'd never put my money on a Camry. Actually if I were in the same segment, I'd probably get the latest Hyundai Sonata.

Subaru put a hold on all cars with the 2.5l turbo engine at US dealers to due some defect
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/07/s...with-turbod-2/

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I just know that I'd never put my money on a Camry. Actually if I were in the same segment, I'd probably get the latest Hyundai Sonata.

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My mom has the latest Hyundai Sonata. She likes it, but the fit and finish is really BAD. She already hears a knocking sound around the vent by the drivers side door. ALL FOUR doors the weatherstripping AND that black strip around the door are coming off. Her airbags are turning themselves off, especially when a passenger gets out of the car and never comes back. Her seatbelt light is acting funny.

These are a few of the problems. Hopefully, its just on this one car and not a whole shipment.

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Is a little room really worth your soul?

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With all the bells and whistles and than some, they run about the same price. The Camry SE has more HP and torque compared to the TSX. Gas mileage is about the same. Not to mention, with the gas price the Camry will probably be the better choice as I dont have to put Premium gas as opposed to the TSX

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Well remember that the TSX is a family sized car in Europe/Japan. But from what I get from your posts, you only wanted a car to get from point A to point B anyway, so I can't fault your decision (but the latest Camry has a lot of little quality snags the previous ones don't - mostly fit and finish).

I just know that I'd never put my money on a Camry. Actually if I were in the same segment, I'd probably get the latest Hyundai Sonata.

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Yes, I know the TSX is a family sized car as it is based off the European Honda Accord. See above for my decision.

I have relatives who own Toyota's and Camry's and its treated them very well. Its gone 120,000+ miles and still kicking good.

A little bit of the enthusiast inside me dies when someone decides on a Camry instead of a TSX, but
1. It's not my money to spend
2. I realize not everyone has the same priorities as I do
3. Toyota is a good company.

Cliff notes: Toyota confirms rust problem in trucks and offers 1.5x max KBB value buy-back no questions asked, so long as the truck is 15 years old or newer. If put towards a new Toyota truck, they add $1000 to that value.

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so are you saying you're a chick? post pics.

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you missed it. annebonny already posted one in the singles thread.

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I have relatives who own Toyota's and Camry's and its treated them very well. Its gone 120,000+ miles and still kicking good.

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This is gonna sound like a strange warning, but ...

My first car (and the only car I paid for) was a Toyota Corolla and it's comfy, smooth, and reliable. I've owned it for about 8 years now and really, had no mechanical problems at all. All I've had to do was oil changes, the occasional tire rotation, and replace brake pads, but that's all regular maintenance stuff. If you want a no-fuss car, my experience with Toyota says that it's a great choice.

But that's also my major problem with it. Because it's so reliable, I get envious seeing sportier cars, more luxurious cars, sexier cars out there, but my ideals of practicality won't let me. How could I upgrade, when I have a car in impeccable shape?

This is definitely a good problem to have, and it may sound petty that I bring it up. But because Toyota builds boring-to-drive cars, the reliability only makes things worse. You're stuck with a boring car for a longer time. I've met other Toyota owners who ended up feeling the same way. But depending on whether you actually like (or will come to like) driving, this point may not apply to you.

You won't know true excitement until you know a massive engine fire. That's why a late model Super Beetle is the way to go.

i think...bandit should buy a lotus exige.

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A little bit of the enthusiast inside me dies when someone decides on a Camry instead of a TSX, but
1. It's not my money to spend
2. I realize not everyone has the same priorities as I do
3. Toyota is a good company.

Cliff notes: Toyota confirms rust problem in trucks and offers 1.5x max KBB value buy-back no questions asked, so long as the truck is 15 years old or newer. If put towards a new Toyota truck, they add $1000 to that value.

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TSX has always been my first choice but seeing the way gas prices are and how the Camry Sports Edition is looking sexier and sexier, thats why I may go that route. The 2009+ TSX grille is hideous not to mention. Had the TSX offered more torque/HP and AWD, I would be all over it. If Acura decides to offer it for 2010 which is probably the year of the car I'll buy by the time I save money, I'll reconsider. But as of now, it would Camry SE would be my first choice. Oh yea..gotta factor in car insurance as well.

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This is gonna sound like a strange warning, but ...

My first car (and the only car I paid for) was a Toyota Corolla and it's comfy, smooth, and reliable. I've owned it for about 8 years now and really, had no mechanical problems at all. All I've had to do was oil changes, the occasional tire rotation, and replace brake pads, but that's all regular maintenance stuff. If you want a no-fuss car, my experience with Toyota says that it's a great choice.

But that's also my major problem with it. Because it's so reliable, I get envious seeing sportier cars, more luxurious cars, sexier cars out there, but my ideals of practicality won't let me. How could I upgrade, when I have a car in impeccable shape?

This is definitely a good problem to have, and it may sound petty that I bring it up. But because Toyota builds boring-to-drive cars, the reliability only makes things worse. You're stuck with a boring car for a longer time. I've met other Toyota owners who ended up feeling the same way. But depending on whether you actually like (or will come to like) driving, this point may not apply to you.

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I would love to drive around in a sportier car and more luxurious car but I think the Camry SE is sporty enough for me. Looks is great but I also look at my wallet. Would I have the money to spend on expensive parts and gas over the long haul? There are speculations that gas may jump to $5 during the summer. Hell, I would get a hybrid but I'll wait for that or even biofuel/hydrogen cell car.

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i think...bandit should buy a lotus exige.

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If I had the money, I'll buy a Telsa or a Nissan GT-R. But, I want to get a car by next year (summer 09) paid off in full in cash, start saving for house, get married and start a fam. Unless I hit the lotto!

My boss has a Carola that's pushing I think 170k miles and still running fine. He says it's the cheapest car he's ever had.

Complaining about your car's great reliability is stupid. If the car gets you where you need to go with reasonable gas mileage, it's a great car. Go and rent a sports car if you're really that unhappy. It'll save you repairs, insurance, and people breaking it open to steal shit out of it. Then you can bitch about how you can't put anything in it or seat more than one passenger comfortably.

At least get an Accord over the Camry, maybe even an Altima.

My last accord drove over 320,000k and the only reason I got rid of it was because I got a new(er) car. There's a honda specialist out here that puts your picture on the wall as soon as you hit the "100,000" mile club and every other oil change is free after that. The clubs go up to 500,000 miles! Needless to say their walls are covered with pics.


Also they have this badass sculpture.


http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1207690190

the little birdie and the cage (assuming) is a nice touch.

the robot has some DSLs.

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My last accord drove over 320,000k and the only reason I got rid of it was because I got a new(er) car. There's a honda specialist out here that puts your picture on the wall as soon as you hit the "100,000" mile club and every other oil change is free after that. The clubs go up to 500,000 miles! Needless to say their walls are covered with pics.

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100K isnt anything these days. He should really only do it for people over 300K, or he is going to go broke.

They've been in business for about 30 years and the club started somewhere around 1990. I think they'll be ok considering the same customers get all additional maintenance done there.

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At least get an Accord over the Camry, maybe even an Altima.

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Thought about the Accord. But not too fond of the look. Same goes for Altima/Maxima

Next Taurus to not be hideously ugly!?

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Next Taurus to not be hideously ugly!?

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Supposedly that's a clay model of the next Mustang in the background.

That Taurus is definitely better than the current one, but kinda looks like a Hyundai rip-off of a Jaguar XF.

Nah, it's clearly aping Ford's own European 'Kinetic' design. A long time coming imo since all those cars are beautiful and all our Fords are dog shit.

Not sure if I mentioned this already, but I saw an XF in person the other day. Almost walked right passed it because the styling died on the production car. The concept was amazing but in person the production model is almost completely anonymous.

News about the immediate redesign of the Taurus and the official art of the new Taurus ... so you can at least see it a bit clearer.

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In January, Ford announced it would make the unprecedented move of redesigning its Taurus sedan, which has been on the market for just one year. Given the short timeframe, we wondered how significant the changes could be. Following some research, we've put together an illustration of exactly what to expect when the 2010 Taurus arrives in less than a year.

The current Ford Taurus was unveiled in early 2007 as the 2008 Ford Five Hundred. It was then renamed to Taurus in an effort to take advantage of the nameplate's strong mindshare. The car was "facelifted" to give it more style than the original 2005 Five Hundred. Unfortunately, the move was not enough to boost sales or public perception of the model.
As a result, Ford CEO Alan Mulally ordered a complete redesign. Less than three months ago, he told the press the 2010 Taurus would be "the one we should have made originally."
Ford has decided to combine elements of its "Bold American" and European "Kinetic" design language for the 2010 model. While this isn't Ford's all-new design language (which will debut in several years), it is certainly a move in the right direction.
The basic three-bar grille remains, but it has been grafted onto a trapezoidal opening. A similarly shaped inverted air intake sits below the grille. The headlights have some detailing similar to other American Ford products, but their shape is decidedly European.
Is it a groundbreaking design? Not especially. Will it allow Ford to compete effectively against its Asian competition? Absolutely — and that's what counts.

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I like it.

Does the Taurus name really hold any cache though? When I hear Taurus I think that ugly jelly bean design from the '90s.

By combining "bold american" design and "kinetic" design, they really mean exactly like kinetic design, but big enough for american fat asses.

I like the illustration based on their "research". I guess I did the same research when I looked at the spy photos too.

I also forgot to post that Ford brought over two Ford Falcons from Australia. They plan on bringing that design studio an platform to America. The Falcon will underpin the next Mustang, Crown Vic, and Town Car. Yep no Mercury. The rumor is the death of the Mercury will be 2010 model year.

Good. Mercury hasn't had its own car in how many decades?

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Good. Mercury hasn't had its own car in how many decades?

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Hey, the Cougar wasn't too long ago.

True, I forgot about the Cougar. Alright, so they have one original car.

The Cougar was a sports car version of a Lincoln LX, which in turn was used to underpin the Newer Thunderbird, and the most recent ... Ford Mustang.

I love how Ford and GM use their platforms for YEARS ... kinda like the Fairmount platform used for the Mustang ... 1978-1992.

I don't think so Advo, the Cougar was fwd and way smaller than those other cars.

You're right ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_DEW_platform

I could have sworn I read that the Cougar shared that platform. Damn it.

The don't forget the Cougar has had a lot of variations over the years, its been a big car RWD car all the way to the last small FWD model.

I honestly doubt they will fold Mercury though, as the Lincoln dealers need cheap cars to see too, allthough it seems they have paired many Mercury Dealerships with Mazda.

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By combining "bold american" design and "kinetic" design, they really mean exactly like kinetic design, but big enough for american fat asses.

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I resent that so much about our country. The Mondeo is a good size.

I only phrased it like that because that seems to be what all the auto companies, even the domestics, think of us as. I can't even say they're wrong because although I'd prefer a Mondeo sized vehicle, the Taurus wouldn't be able to compete against the huge Accord/Camry/Malibu in this country.

We did get a Mondeo sized vehicle. In fact we got the old euro-Mondeo. It was called the Contour, and it sucked, and didn't sell worth a shit.

And they used the excuse that it was "to small" for poor sales, instead of realizing it just sucked as you said :(

We have the Fusion now though, no reason that shouldn't be the Mondeo instead of its own crappy car.

The Fusion is selling a decent amount though, fug-pugly as it is, its not a bad car by any means.

Hey, I actually think the Fusion is a decent looking car.

Interesting ...

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Leading up to the official reveal of the Corvette ZR-1, a rare week went by when we didn't see spy shots of the General's new super coupe eating up the Nurburgring. But still images don't tell the whole tale, so InsideLine sent its spies to the North Loop with a video camera to capture an uncloaked ZR-1 making the rounds on the 'Ring. According to the men behind the lens, they were able to clock the 620 hp, supercharged 'Vette running laps "in the low 7:40s," easily within reach of supercars costing substantially more than the ZR-1's estimated $100k price tag. But what about the elephant on the 'Ring in the room? The Nissan GT-R V-Spec.

As reported earlier this week, spies caught the GT-R V-Spec lapping the Nordschleife, and with stopwatches at the ready, they were able to time Godzilla's lightweight (by an estimated 330 pounds), more powerful (70 hp or so) sibling at an unbelievable 7:25 per lap. According to the crew that crudely timed the ZR-1, the track was damp, so that 7:40 time could easily be improved by at least four or five seconds. But that's still a long way off.

Obviously, both lap times should be taken with a grain of salt considering the less-than-accurate way in which they were captured, but that won't stop the smack-talk. Keep it civil folks.

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ALSO the 2009 Hyundai Elantra from LeftLane News:

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The don't forget the Cougar has had a lot of variations over the years, its been a big car RWD car all the way to the last small FWD model.

I honestly doubt they will fold Mercury though, as the Lincoln dealers need cheap cars to see too, allthough it seems they have paired many Mercury Dealerships with Mazda.

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Mercury costs hardly anything to keep open and it helps Lincoln dealers out and for some reason appeals to women.

The Cougar started out as an upscale Mustang IIRC, then for some reason they started postioning it against the Thunderbird (which should have stayed a small two door convertible and made for a bad ass Miata fighter) until using the platform that was supposed to be the 3rd gen Probe. I also think that the Probe/Cougar was based off of the Cougar platform from Europe (but I could be wrong on some of these points).

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I only phrased it like that because that seems to be what all the auto companies, even the domestics, think of us as.

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Oh no doubt. I didn't mean for my comment to target you, simply the "bigger is better" mentality that is prevalent in the US.

I think my Miata is perfectly sized. San Fran will do that to you.

Miata owners unite!

I was thinking about possibly getting a new car, but I decided to get a turbo/supercharger instead.

Normally I go through $40-50 a week in gas. Combination of my daily commute and driving coworkers to lunch 'cause no one else likes to drive.

Rode my bike exclusively this week. Topped 'er off today for a whopping $11. I can get used to this.

On a related note, 91 octane at my usual station is up to $4.15. Eff this noise.

I am so glad I don't drive, man. Its fucking crazy. Out here in NJ ... its not close to Cali's, but its 3 something.

93 is about $3.60 here.

ABT just released a supercharger for the R32.

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It was only a matter of time before Abt got its hands on a Volkswagen R32. The hot hatch is no slouch in stock form with 250 horsepower, but Abt has boosted output to 370 bhp via a supercharger complete with a water-cooled intercooler. This knocks the 0-60 mph time down to 5.0 seconds flat and raises the top speed to 167 mph. Abt has also fitted the R32 with an adjustable sport suspension, as well as 19-inch BR wheels. Follow the jump for the press release.

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370 hp and it's only doing 0-60 in 5.0 seconds? Doesn't sound very good to me. Isn't it already under 6 seconds stock? You'd think 100+ more horsepower would do better than that. A BMW 335 with 300hp only takes 4.7 seconds.

Any updates on your R32 shopping Klonoa?

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370 hp and it's only doing 0-60 in 5.0 seconds? Doesn't sound very good to me. Isn't it already under 6 seconds stock? You'd think 100+ more horsepower would do better than that. A BMW 335 with 300hp only takes 4.7 seconds.

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Yeah, I think 5 seconds is probably conservative. C/D got 5.4 stock. With 370 hp and AWD, it should be at least as quick as an STi or Evo at around 4.7 seconds.

Car companies are generally conservative, tuners aren't (and shouldn't be if they want to make sales). Maybe that's the best they could do before the DSG blew up?

scooter safety!

that reminded me, I saw someone driving one of those Honda Metropolitan scooters around a couple days ago. He didn't look very manly.

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ABT just released a supercharger for the R32.

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It was only a matter of time before Abt got its hands on a Volkswagen R32. The hot hatch is no slouch in stock form with 250 horsepower, but Abt has boosted output to 370 bhp via a supercharger complete with a water-cooled intercooler. This knocks the 0-60 mph time down to 5.0 seconds flat and raises the top speed to 167 mph. Abt has also fitted the R32 with an adjustable sport suspension, as well as 19-inch BR wheels. Follow the jump for the press release.

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370 hp and it's only doing 0-60 in 5.0 seconds? Doesn't sound very good to me. Isn't it already under 6 seconds stock? You'd think 100+ more horsepower would do better than that. A BMW 335 with 300hp only takes 4.7 seconds.

Any updates on your R32 shopping Klonoa?

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stormy, I purchased the R32 about 3 weeks back. I can only say good things about it. It's a blast to drive and the exhause note always leaves a smile on my face. Also took your advice and purchased it in white. No regrets whatsoever. If any of you have an oppurtunity to get the R32 for $29k or $30k (MSRP is $34k, I think. VW is giving good deals on the car now, below invoice), you should jump on it. The car is worth it. Awesome interior and you can drive this thing for several hours and not have your ass hurt. It's a true GT car.

Concerning the Abt upgraded R32. Judging by the pics, it's a euro model since it has 5 doors, and if it's euro than it also means, in all likelihood, it's a true manual.

I'm not sure how the DSG version would be able to handle the upgrade because of torque limitations. I would love to have a kit like that, but I'm sure its easily more than $5 grand.

PICS PICS PICS! Love the white

Yeah, I wanna see pics of your R32.

Played around with the bike a little bit. With "new" exhaust:

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Played around with the bike a little bit. With "new" exhaust:

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You gotta tell me more about your bike.

I really, Really, REALLY want this one.

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Henry Ford would be proud of Ford Europe's latest special edition. Offered only in black – inside and out – the "Black Magic" edition is based on the new Focus Coupe-Cabriolet launched in this year Geneva. The package includes black powder-coated 17-inch alloys mounted to a sport suspension, plus tinted headlights and fog lamps. The interior is swathed in (you guessed it) black leather, complimented by special floor mats and bundled with an MP3- and Bluetooth-compatible stereo, parking sensors and wind deflector. Only 1500 copies of the Black Magic edition will be made available in Europe with a choice of 2-liter engines running on gasoline (145hp) or diesel (136hp) for Є28,100 or Є30,100 respectively. Check out the images in the gallery below for a closer look.

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A $47000 Focus? Where do I sign up?

In Europe lol

Interrior looks nice, though.

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A $47000 Focus?

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Who would pay that much for a front-drive compact? Besides Audi buyers?

Audi Quattro or no Audi, imo.

I drove an A4 3.0L Quattro last year. I didn't know you could take sharp right turns going 50 mph and stay on the road. Go figure.

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You gotta tell me more about your bike.

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Sure. 1975 Yamaha rd350. It's a 350 cc 2-Stroke. Stock bore and stroke (engine internals), but the exhaust is aftermarket, and I'm going to have a y-boot air filter element, instead of the stock air box. There's nothing original about the paint, and I've painted just about everything on the bike. The frame is red powder coating, which is a ceramic coating that's baked on. I just did a rough tally of what I have into it, and I think I'm at around $900 so far.

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That focus looks really nice. It reminds me of a Volvo. Give me the diesel and six-speed, pls.

Tones, lovin your bike man. :tu:

I love that bike you're building. I also like the bike in the back too.

Out of curiosity ... will you be making a body kit for it? Or will it be as is. Either was is awesome. I just like the fact you're building a bike from scratch.

Also: The Focus is an awesome car. I like the fact its a 2 door and a convertible.