Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

[golftdibrad1]

Elantra N is basically the Kirkland brand Hype R.

This is the kind of wisdom we all come here for

[MexicanYarisTK]

C8 ZO6

I have already been car shopping.
C8 isn't on the list.

CT4-V Blackwing
Integra Type S
M2 Comp (Previous gen)

Blackwing would be awesome! Maybe the same color as the 'maro

[MexicanYarisTK]

RAV4.

Hmmm that looks like a brand new Honda hrv though …

Griff had that exact example of the hrv as a rental when we first

Also was it a girl, asking for a friend

[MexicanYarisTK]

It all happened so fast.

It went from "Oh shit, she's turning" to "Crap, she's not stopping" and then finally "Oh, this is going to suck." Then the impact.

Those airbags go off with the quickness.

Yep, the airbags deploying is wild. I had a similar feeling when I hit the buck in UT, it all kind of goes to slow motion, buck appeared in my peripheral, slammed on brakes, thought, he's coming out and this car isn't going from 70-0 in five meters, impact, bags exploding all around us.

I am for the Integra

Did the doctor report back on any injuries or treatments?

Exactly what happened with my before I knew it, the hood became a mountain and smoke coming out, with my airbag popped off.

[MexicanYarisTK]

It all happened so fast.

It went from "Oh shit, she's turning" to "Crap, she's not stopping" and then finally "Oh, this is going to suck." Then the impact.

Those airbags go off with the quickness.

So tell us about Janet Guthrie. Was she sending a tweet or what?

Probably watching tiktoks

[MexicanYarisTK]

Brand prestige, better looking, heritage. Hype R is probably cheaper to own as it’ll depreciate $5k in five years and the Elantra $20k in that time. Still a tough call, N is a lot of car for laying down low 30s.

It definitely is. But a quick search on autotrader and the elantras seem to be holding their value pretty well.

It’s definitely a lot of car for $34k. Especially when even GTI’s are at or above $40k.

Base model starts at $30k, for $40k for an autobahn

[max225]

I’ve had the thought should the need arise. That said… would I always wish it was a Hype R?

I’ve been beating that drum for a while now especially since the 24’s are out which look great.

Elantra N is basically the Kirkland brand Hype R. Is that tiny bit of extra performance out of the Hype R worth another $10k in price? Not really. But is the brand prestige of Type R worth it?

Hyundai is a knock off brand with inferior quality which is why Honda will always command a premium.

[Desertbreh]

I’ve been beating that drum for a while now especially since the 24’s are out which look great.

Elantra N is basically the Kirkland brand Hype R. Is that tiny bit of extra performance out of the Hype R worth another $10k in price? Not really. But is the brand prestige of Type R worth it?

Hyundai is a knock off brand with inferior quality which is why Honda will always command a premium.

Honda makes some shit. But the Hype R is not.

[max225]

Hyundai is a knock off brand with inferior quality which is why Honda will always command a premium.

Honda makes some shit. But the Hype R is not.

A POS low rent honda piloted by an only fans model took out a brubmobile no problem. And she lived to make another vid

[Johnny_P]

I have to say, the Elantra is kind of dope. I filled up the tank and got 38 MPG hand calculated. The handling and comfort are quite respectable, it's super comfy and just a nice place to chill. I've weirdly gotten compliments on it from TWO people. 86 gets more but I would expect this to blend to nothing.

A few gripes:
- motor sounds like
- You have to manually select CarPlay each drive, no auto populating the screen
- SUspension is a tad econo box
- Motor is pure poverty

Good:
-New styling is way better, no fish front is nice
-Seats/interior materials/steering wheel all feel pretty darn nice
- Stereo is decent, tech is plentiful, driver aids are better than average. I'd probably rather not have 'em, but they're good
-EMPEEGEE
-Back seat space is quite plentiful, as much or more than my 328i had
-CVT isn't bad, manual shifting is quality for what it is
-Fun to drive on Pittsburgh twisties

I agree with basically all of this. It’s just good at being a car. Which I appreciate. There’s not much to hate here. Compacts have come a long way from the 2000 Focus I used to have.

I do wonder how much better a civic is.

[D Griff]

I have to say, the Elantra is kind of dope. I filled up the tank and got 38 MPG hand calculated. The handling and comfort are quite respectable, it's super comfy and just a nice place to chill. I've weirdly gotten compliments on it from TWO people. 86 gets more but I would expect this to blend to nothing.

A few gripes:
- motor sounds like
- You have to manually select CarPlay each drive, no auto populating the screen
- SUspension is a tad econo box
- Motor is pure poverty

Good:
-New styling is way better, no fish front is nice
-Seats/interior materials/steering wheel all feel pretty darn nice
- Stereo is decent, tech is plentiful, driver aids are better than average. I'd probably rather not have 'em, but they're good
-EMPEEGEE
-Back seat space is quite plentiful, as much or more than my 328i had
-CVT isn't bad, manual shifting is quality for what it is
-Fun to drive on Pittsburgh twisties

I agree with basically all of this. It’s just good at being a car. Which I appreciate. There’s not much to hate here. Compacts have come a long way from the 2000 Focus I used to have.

I do wonder how much better a civic is.

Last Civic I’ve driven was a 2019 R and Si which I liked a lot. I’ve rented a few accords and I actually prefer this Elantra, more engaging drive, less enormous, more features, sportier seats.

[golftdibrad1]

So the 1.4 in the fiata is a tune away from ~200hp, 180 wheel.

[D Griff]

So the 1.4 in the fiata is a tune away from ~200hp, 180 wheel.

All the journalists and YouTubers shat on the 1.4T Fiata versus the ND. I really liked it. Driving the Fiata six speed on Angeles Crest was a highlight of my entire driving career. The sun rose over the mountains, incredible views, weather, road just pure top down fun. Maybe the best drive of my life.

[golftdibrad1]

So the 1.4 in the fiata is a tune away from ~200hp, 180 wheel.

All the journalists and YouTubers shat on the 1.4T Fiata versus the ND. I really liked it. Driving the Fiata six speed on Angeles Crest was a highlight of my entire driving career. The sun rose over the mountains, incredible views, weather, road just pure top down fun. Maybe the best drive of my life.

well Camisa agreed that the fiata is the bette street car but we all know how cammisa is.

Might have to VPN to view unfortunately for reasons.

[SAWCE]

[D Griff]

All the journalists and YouTubers shat on the 1.4T Fiata versus the ND. I really liked it. Driving the Fiata six speed on Angeles Crest was a highlight of my entire driving career. The sun rose over the mountains, incredible views, weather, road just pure top down fun. Maybe the best drive of my life.

well Camisa agreed that the fiata is the bette street car but we all know how cammisa is.

No one said he is , just that he is getting money from Tessie.

[D Griff]

They are both a lot of fun. I have a good bit of seat time in NDs but they were autos and in TX so not really the same thing as compared to Angeles Crest.

[max225]

well Camisa agreed that the fiata is the bette street car but we all know how cammisa is.

No one said he is , just that he is getting money from Tessie.

His cybercuck “review” was a god damn #ad but generally my fav car reviewer

[D Griff]

Agreed, I do still like Camisa quite a bit.

[CaleDeRoo]

Walked in to the diller to pay for the Audi work and since our new shirts have the Chevy logo on them they asked if I was there for a dealer trade.



We all knew this would be the new normal for us.

[CaleDeRoo]

Oh @Melon before you run to Apex for new whip wheels I'll probably be selling mine.

[D Griff]

Oh @Melon before you run to Apex for new whip wheels I'll probably be selling mine.

[CaleDeRoo]

Oh @Melon before you run to Apex for new whip wheels I'll probably be selling mine.

There's no perfect way to do the C7Z flares. They look really cool but if you get close you can see where they get pinched or twisted because the C5 has a different radius to the wheel arch. I've also already rubbed through the back side of the fronts because the suspension settled more than I planned.

[CaleDeRoo]

[max225]

How low can you go … how low can you go ! (Song)