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[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:48 am
We have a white/red coming in - I'm to see that in person.
I'll offer my driving impressions of the 3 later today.
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The loss of the multi-link for a torsion beam rear is a bit , but I realize it'll probably matter exactly none for anyone who's looking at one of these.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:58 amKoolaid is good, doe.
I'm tres impressed with the new 3 - my only complaint is the lack of a turbro.
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Probably still fine. The 2.5 has enough zip for something this size.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:10 pmSkyactiv-X won't be out until the 2020 MY car most likely.
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Deets on price and mileage, and specs. Looking forward before i get one local[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:48 am
We have a white/red coming in - I'm to see that in person.
I'll offer my driving impressions of the 3 later today.
Edit: i thought it was a BMW but yeah keep dat posted
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:14 amHowever, I would never recommend anyone buy a new BMW, ever.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:59 am While this certainly makes business sense, I think BMWs average buyer has to clue and/or no care about depreciation. I mean my car dropped $20k in 15k miles... Nuts .
But I have this friend, DINK husband and wife I'm sure pulling over $300k combined. They just bought (not leased) a brand new X1. I jokingly called my car the Ultimate Depreciation Machine and he was confused to be sure. They have no clue about the maintenance or that their $45k car will be worth $20k in two years... Then when it becomes "unreliable" in 2021 because it needs some rape maintenance, they'll just trade it in and it'll be what it will be. These are two super smart people too, people just don't care/think about cars enough to realize a RAV4 wouldn't do that.
Pretty awesome that :manuel; is actually a thing getting shipped to and not just some spec sheet non existent shit.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:48 am
We have a white/red coming in - I'm to see that in person.
I'll offer my driving impressions of the 3 later today.
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i might probably be in the market long as it takes regular, lighter than my yaris, this might be cake. I'm just pretty unpredictable with my next move[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:48 pm$28500 - 35-40 MPGs - 186 HP.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:49 pm
Deets on price and mileage, and specs. Looking forward before i get one local
Edit: i thought it was a BMW but yeah keep dat posted
Comfy AF, doe.
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I hooned around with one with a murdered, lowered, black one with the other day..... it was sharp as hellD Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:46 pmPretty awesome that :manuel; is actually a thing getting shipped to and not just some spec sheet non existent shit.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:48 am
We have a white/red coming in - I'm to see that in person.
I'll offer my driving impressions of the 3 later today.
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i'll need some homework on that[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:53 pmRegular gasohol is all it needs.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:52 pm
i might probably be in the market long as it takes regular, lighter than my yaris, this might be cake. I'm just pretty unpredictable with my next move
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I have no need for a new Mazda of any stripe, but these interiors are quite superior and if I did I would be in for a test drive.
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Mid-Engine Corvette Plagued With Delays, Could Launch By This Summer With a Very Corvette Price -- https://jalopnik.com/mid-engine-corvett ... 1833247405
--This will be a pivotal moment for Chevrolet, as it’s the next big step in positioning the Corvette as a world beater for a fraction of the cost. While we’re relatively sure the C8 will cost quite a bit more than the current C7 generation Corvette, Hagerty’s sources appear to be quite confident that the base model price will be somewhere in the $60-70 thousand range. Considering the current base Stingray starts at $55,900, that’s not too far of a reach for most buyers.--
--This will be a pivotal moment for Chevrolet, as it’s the next big step in positioning the Corvette as a world beater for a fraction of the cost. While we’re relatively sure the C8 will cost quite a bit more than the current C7 generation Corvette, Hagerty’s sources appear to be quite confident that the base model price will be somewhere in the $60-70 thousand range. Considering the current base Stingray starts at $55,900, that’s not too far of a reach for most buyers.--
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Am I correct in that you can get a red interior on the hatch and white on the sedan, but not the other way around and only on high trim levels?[user not found] wrote:Regular gasohol is all it needs.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:52 pm i might probably be in the market long as it takes regular, lighter than my yaris, this might be cake. I'm just pretty unpredictable with my next move
That would be really awesome if it turns out to be the case, pretty attainable for many people and the nice thing is, they're actually robust cars that can be enjoyed for years to come. We haven't really had a "low maintenance/mass production" mid engine car here in the states since the MR2, so this is exciting news. I thought they would be > $100K.Davestr wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:18 pm Mid-Engine Corvette Plagued With Delays, Could Launch By This Summer With a Very Corvette Price -- https://jalopnik.com/mid-engine-corvett ... 1833247405
--This will be a pivotal moment for Chevrolet, as it’s the next big step in positioning the Corvette as a world beater for a fraction of the cost. While we’re relatively sure the C8 will cost quite a bit more than the current C7 generation Corvette, Hagerty’s sources appear to be quite confident that the base model price will be somewhere in the $60-70 thousand range. Considering the current base Stingray starts at $55,900, that’s not too far of a reach for most buyers.--
A grey or white hatch with red interior would be the ticket, IMO.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:55 pmYou are correct.troyguitar wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:55 pm Am I correct in that you can get a red interior on the hatch and white on the sedan, but not the other way around and only on high trim levels?
You have a second option on the sedan in the preferred package - Greige.
It's about as exciting as it sounds, I'd imagine. Haven't seen it in person yet.
What are the exterior options? The usually Mazda pallet of meh?
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Well said - fully agree!D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:56 pmThat would be really awesome if it turns out to be the case, pretty attainable for many people and the nice thing is, they're actually robust cars that can be enjoyed for years to come. We haven't really had a "low maintenance/mass production" mid engine car here in the states since the MR2, so this is exciting news. I thought they would be > $100K.Davestr wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:18 pm Mid-Engine Corvette Plagued With Delays, Could Launch By This Summer With a Very Corvette Price -- https://jalopnik.com/mid-engine-corvett ... 1833247405
--This will be a pivotal moment for Chevrolet, as it’s the next big step in positioning the Corvette as a world beater for a fraction of the cost. While we’re relatively sure the C8 will cost quite a bit more than the current C7 generation Corvette, Hagerty’s sources appear to be quite confident that the base model price will be somewhere in the $60-70 thousand range. Considering the current base Stingray starts at $55,900, that’s not too far of a reach for most buyers.--
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White on redD Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:58 pmA grey or white hatch with red interior would be the ticket, IMO.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:55 pm
You are correct.
You have a second option on the sedan in the preferred package - Greige.
It's about as exciting as it sounds, I'd imagine. Haven't seen it in person yet.
What are the exterior options? The usually Mazda pallet of meh?
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White on red hatch vs blue or red on white sedan would be the question for me. I really want a white or very light gray/beige interior more than red buuut prefer hatches obviously.D Griff wrote:A grey or white hatch with red interior would be the ticket, IMO.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:55 pm You are correct.
You have a second option on the sedan in the preferred package - Greige.
It's about as exciting as it sounds, I'd imagine. Haven't seen it in person yet.
What are the exterior options? The usually Mazda pallet of meh?
The kia stinger IIRC has the same kind of oddity: You can get a white interior with the 4 cylinder and a red interior with the V6 but not the other way around.
I think that I'm more likely to swap my black seats to beige than to soon though - and even more likely to do nothing at all.
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I've heard reports that confirm this. The Corvette is supposed to be the attainable super car, and will continue to be. It's shaping up to be ratherD Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:56 pmThat would be really awesome if it turns out to be the case, pretty attainable for many people and the nice thing is, they're actually robust cars that can be enjoyed for years to come. We haven't really had a "low maintenance/mass production" mid engine car here in the states since the MR2, so this is exciting news. I thought they would be > $100K.Davestr wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 2:18 pm Mid-Engine Corvette Plagued With Delays, Could Launch By This Summer With a Very Corvette Price -- https://jalopnik.com/mid-engine-corvett ... 1833247405
--This will be a pivotal moment for Chevrolet, as it’s the next big step in positioning the Corvette as a world beater for a fraction of the cost. While we’re relatively sure the C8 will cost quite a bit more than the current C7 generation Corvette, Hagerty’s sources appear to be quite confident that the base model price will be somewhere in the $60-70 thousand range. Considering the current base Stingray starts at $55,900, that’s not too far of a reach for most buyers.--
All this freaking out about delays and whatnot is funny. If the car's not right, it's not right. GM won't put a car into production that isn't 100%. The freak-out would be even worse if these things were manufactured and sold to customers with issues. People already go on GM's quality.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Is it getting an 8AT and minimal radiators?Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:19 pmI've heard reports that confirm this. The Corvette is supposed to be the attainable super car, and will continue to be. It's shaping up to be ratherD Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:56 pm
That would be really awesome if it turns out to be the case, pretty attainable for many people and the nice thing is, they're actually robust cars that can be enjoyed for years to come. We haven't really had a "low maintenance/mass production" mid engine car here in the states since the MR2, so this is exciting news. I thought they would be > $100K.
All this freaking out about delays and whatnot is funny. If the car's not right, it's not right. GM won't put a car into production that isn't 100%. The freak-out would be even worse if these things were manufactured and sold to customers with issues. People already go on GM's quality.
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Apex wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:20 pmIs it getting an 8AT and minimal radiators?Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 4:19 pm
I've heard reports that confirm this. The Corvette is supposed to be the attainable super car, and will continue to be. It's shaping up to be rather
All this freaking out about delays and whatnot is funny. If the car's not right, it's not right. GM won't put a car into production that isn't 100%. The freak-out would be even worse if these things were manufactured and sold to customers with issues. People already go on GM's quality.
I'm gone from the company and can say whatever and I legit have no clue about the car. It's ridiculous how secret they've kept everything. All I ever did was bitch to the brand manager about price and he swore it would stay affordable and not far off C7. Aside from that, it could have a 454 big block and power glide for all I know.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.