Car Talk 4: The Richard Hertz Rent-A-Car 500

[D Griff]

There’s that. And the automatic is very efficiency tuned so it will happily lug the hell out of the engine. I dunno. The Rav drives better. Better vehicle overall. Fraud gives you more stuff in the package.

I want that Volvo.

I seriously <3 the XC40.

Yeah those things are awesome looking. It's really the only CUV out there that turns my head.

[Johnny_P]

There’s that. And the automatic is very efficiency tuned so it will happily lug the hell out of the engine. I dunno. The Rav drives better. Better vehicle overall. Fraud gives you more stuff in the package.

I want that Volvo.

I seriously <3 the XC40.

Right size right features looks great what’s not to love

[Johnny_P]

The turbo four movement is stupid.

The GTI engine in the Tiguan was rage inducing in stop and go. So laggy. Where I live things heat soak almost immediately so the tiny dick engines that lean heavily on turbos just suck.

[D Griff]

The turbo four movement is stupid.

The GTI engine in the Tiguan was rage inducing in stop and go. So laggy. Where I live things heat soak almost immediately so the tiny dick engines that lean heavily on turbos just suck.

This is one area where BMW does a really good job, my 328 is by far the best 2.0T I've ever experienced.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I seriously <3 the XC40.

Right size right features looks great what’s not to love

Wheels too big?

I fucking love that thing too.

Hang on...is this the one crossover that has universal DFD ?

[D Griff]

Right size right features looks great what’s not to love

Wheels too big?

I fucking love that thing too.

Hang on...is this the one crossover that has universal DFD ?

Looks like it, I am seemingly the only person here who has never owned/considered crossovers and even I like it a lot. This is the perfect area for Volvo though, they've never been a leader in driving dynamics, so why not shine in a class defined by style, comfort, safety, and efficiency?

[max225]

Wheels too big?

I fucking love that thing too.

Hang on...is this the one crossover that has universal DFD ?

Looks like it, I am seemingly the only person here who has never owned/considered crossovers and even I like it a lot. This is the perfect area for Volvo though, they've never been a leader in driving dynamics, so why not shine in a class defined by style, comfort, safety, and efficiency?

I have 0 interest in communist vehicular vulvas, so it doesn’t have my vote.

[CaleDeRoo]

Right size right features looks great what’s not to love

Wheels too big?

I fucking love that thing too.

Hang on...is this the one crossover that has universal DFD ?

Non R-Design cars have 18" which is basically perfect. I'd take silver with a black roof and red seats. Or blue with white roof and red seats if that's allowed by Volvo.

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[Johnny_P]

Looks like it, I am seemingly the only person here who has never owned/considered crossovers and even I like it a lot. This is the perfect area for Volvo though, they've never been a leader in driving dynamics, so why not shine in a class defined by style, comfort, safety, and efficiency?

I have 0 interest in communist vehicular vulvas, so it doesn’t have my vote.

Made in Belgium

[max225]

I have 0 interest in communist vehicular vulvas, so it doesn’t have my vote.

Made in Belgium

Owned by Chinese

[Johnny_P]

Wheels too big?

I fucking love that thing too.

Hang on...is this the one crossover that has universal DFD ?

Non R-Design cars have 18" which is basically perfect. I'd take silver with a black roof and red seats. Or blue with white roof and red seats if that's allowed by Volvo.

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I’d probably do gray and almond or beige interior.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Wheels too big?

I fucking love that thing too.

Hang on...is this the one crossover that has universal DFD ?

Non R-Design cars have 18" which is basically perfect. I'd take silver with a black roof and red seats. Or blue with white roof and red seats if that's allowed by Volvo.

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That really looks fantastic.

[CaleDeRoo]

Non R-Design cars have 18" which is basically perfect. I'd take silver with a black roof and red seats. Or blue with white roof and red seats if that's allowed by Volvo.

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I’d probably do gray and almond or beige interior.

Dat Vololvo subscription?

[CaleDeRoo]

Non R-Design cars have 18" which is basically perfect. I'd take silver with a black roof and red seats. Or blue with white roof and red seats if that's allowed by Volvo.

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I’d probably do gray and almond or beige interior.

Dat Vololvo subscription?

[D Griff]

Wheels too big?

I fucking love that thing too.

Hang on...is this the one crossover that has universal DFD ?

Non R-Design cars have 18" which is basically perfect. I'd take silver with a black roof and red seats. Or blue with white roof and red seats if that's allowed by Volvo.
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America red, white, and blue spec would be rad.

[Irish]

I seriously <3 the XC40.

Right size right features looks great what’s not to love

Might have to look into a 2018 in a few years when wife unit tires of the Teeg

[wap]

Two Ferds in the fleet? Do you hate yourself? i'm not sure I'd trust an EcoBoom long term.

What is the long term? This is DFD.

I do think a Grand CHerokee is a way better vehicle though, but kind of big?

A used RDX would get my vote. Also kind of big but the new Honda Passport seems decent. I think you will be happier with a natty V6 than some turbo tomfoolery.

If the GC is too big what about a Renegayde?

[wap]

The turbo four movement is stupid.

[D Griff]

What is the long term? This is DFD.

I do think a Grand CHerokee is a way better vehicle though, but kind of big?

A used RDX would get my vote. Also kind of big but the new Honda Passport seems decent. I think you will be happier with a natty V6 than some turbo tomfoolery.

If the GC is too big what about a Renegayde?

I like them and thought about suggesting but I'm guessing JP won't like the powah (or lack thereof).

[wap]

If the GC is too big what about a Renegayde?

I like them and thought about suggesting but I'm guessing JP won't like the powah (or lack thereof).

Do they only come with that Tiger Shark I4 or whatever they call it that was in the Dart, or something smaller like what's in the 500?

[D Griff]

I like them and thought about suggesting but I'm guessing JP won't like the powah (or lack thereof).

Do they only come with that Tiger Shark I4 or whatever they call it that was in the Dart, or something smaller like what's in the 500?

I believe it's NA four cylinder only, something like 150 hp? I'm sure it is pretty slow, but cool cars otherwise.

[CaleDeRoo]

Do they only come with that Tiger Shark I4 or whatever they call it that was in the Dart, or something smaller like what's in the 500?

I believe it's NA four cylinder only, something like 150 hp? I'm sure it is pretty slow, but cool cars otherwise.

There's a new small turBRO engine with like 190hp and there's a 2.4L with 185hp or so. The turBRO can be had with

Edit: no manuel 2.4L is standard and 1.3L is optional with 177hp and 200tq. The Grand Cherokee is wider than the Outback but not any longer.

[Barnes93cb]

Question for the collective. What are y’alls recommendation for semi aggressive street pads on the r32.

I’ve got Alcon 355mm brakes up front and stock rears. Bonus points to direct links.

I was leaning towards stoptech sport pads. Or hawk hp +.


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[Irish]

I like them and thought about suggesting but I'm guessing JP won't like the powah (or lack thereof).

Do they only come with that Tiger Shark I4 or whatever they call it that was in the Dart, or something smaller like what's in the 500?

That name was in the Dart engine, as it was completely toothless (like me).....

[D Griff]

Question for the collective. What are y’alls recommendation for semi aggressive street pads on the r32.

I’ve got Alcon 355mm brakes up front and stock rears. Bonus points to direct links.

I was leaning towards stoptech sport pads. Or hawk hp +.


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Stoptech for the win, I have used them for DD/track on the for years, zero issues and they're quite reasonably priced.