VW/Ferd mashup isn't so crazy afterall...max225 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:39 pm https://finance.yahoo.com/news/vw-ford- ... ector.html
VW and Fraud in talks on autonomous cars...
Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
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Man I love the way this car looks in that color. The want is strong for it.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:37 pm
Dougs Veloster N review. I noticed that it doesn't have fixed calipers up front either... A bit odd. Interior looks a bit low rent compared to VW in particular. That mustang smurf blue looks decent. I don't think this car will succeed, it is but nothing to write home about...
Looks like the Ex bmw M guy literally is copying the entire BMW methodology. All those selectable drivetrain options...
Megane RS265, had none of that mumbo jumbo. IMO it dilutes the whole experience because that many levels of settings get really annoying. I have 6 setting for the transmission, 3 settings for throttle, 3 settings for steering wheel, 3 settings for suspension, 2 settings for exhaust, that N lobster looks to be similar. is the point
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10. Honda Odyssey
9. Volkswagen Atlas
8. Buick Enclave
7. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
6. Kia Cadenza
5. Chevrolet Traverse
4. Honda Clarity
3. Cadillac ATS
2. Tesla Model X
1. Ram 3500
These are the least reliable cars best to worst according to CR, I trust their data much... Traverse? ATS? Cadenza? Odyssey?
9. Volkswagen Atlas
8. Buick Enclave
7. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
6. Kia Cadenza
5. Chevrolet Traverse
4. Honda Clarity
3. Cadillac ATS
2. Tesla Model X
1. Ram 3500
These are the least reliable cars best to worst according to CR, I trust their data much... Traverse? ATS? Cadenza? Odyssey?
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I appreciate a sport or manual mode on an automatic transmission. Other than that there's no real need for selectable dampers and steering and throttle and such. Porsche PASM.... everyone leaves it on comfort because sport is unusable. Eco throttle modes but why. Sports cars with sports mode motherfucker it's a sports car it should be sporty.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:59 pmSelectable exhaust is 5/7. That's one I can really get excited about.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:47 pm
if it makes sense it makes sense. But most of the time it is just something retarded like map gas pedal from 50% physical throttle =20% vs 60% etc... just tune it right from the getgo.
I do like selectable exhaust because I can't always go full bro in the AM without feeling like I am pissing people off around me.
Steering/throttle should have no selections IMO. I have never been a fan of the selectable suspensions, as it is hard to feel any difference for me. In the 335i I had to keep it on sport in the M3 i have to keep it on "comfort"
Why can't throttle pedals just be linear? Why does it need to be adjustable? Makes no sense.
I'm a big fan of MSRC, but agree that it's also too much fuss. That's why I love the Multimatics on the ZR2 because it rides great on road and off, and adjusts to environments mechanically so the driver doesn't have to do anything other than drive.
I really hope that use of tech is expanded.
Ugh. My car has 3 throttle settings. Useless. Select your own diff sensitivity who cares, etc.
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It's a sample of owners, just like JD Power. Get a sample, and you're hosed.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:12 pm 10. Honda Odyssey
9. Volkswagen Atlas
8. Buick Enclave
7. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
6. Kia Cadenza
5. Chevrolet Traverse
4. Honda Clarity
3. Cadillac ATS
2. Tesla Model X
1. Ram 3500
These are the least reliable cars best to worst according to CR, I trust their data much... Traverse? ATS? Cadenza? Odyssey?
This list makes zero sense. How are both Ram and Chevy HD trucks there? HD trucks are bulletproof from all OEMs that make them. Isn't the Odyssey basically a Pilot? Where's the Pilot?
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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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Last time I drove an STI (previous gen), I couldn't make the modes do anything discernibly different. What a wasteJohnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:21 pmI appreciate a sport or manual mode on an automatic transmission. Other than that there's no real need for selectable dampers and steering and throttle and such. Porsche PASM.... everyone leaves it on comfort because sport is unusable. Eco throttle modes but why. Sports cars with sports mode motherfucker it's a sports car it should be sporty.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:59 pm
Selectable exhaust is 5/7. That's one I can really get excited about.
Why can't throttle pedals just be linear? Why does it need to be adjustable? Makes no sense.
I'm a big fan of MSRC, but agree that it's also too much fuss. That's why I love the Multimatics on the ZR2 because it rides great on road and off, and adjusts to environments mechanically so the driver doesn't have to do anything other than drive.
I really hope that use of tech is expanded.
Ugh. My car has 3 throttle settings. Useless. Select your own diff sensitivity who cares, etc.
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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The eco mode in my 335i was about the most thing ever. about that shit... if I wanted eco i'd get a prius or a 4 cylinder BMW, eco mode in a 300hp sport sedan? I used it 3 times to see wtf it does... and it was just terribad.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:21 pmI appreciate a sport or manual mode on an automatic transmission. Other than that there's no real need for selectable dampers and steering and throttle and such. Porsche PASM.... everyone leaves it on comfort because sport is unusable. Eco throttle modes but why. Sports cars with sports mode motherfucker it's a sports car it should be sporty.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:59 pm
Selectable exhaust is 5/7. That's one I can really get excited about.
Why can't throttle pedals just be linear? Why does it need to be adjustable? Makes no sense.
I'm a big fan of MSRC, but agree that it's also too much fuss. That's why I love the Multimatics on the ZR2 because it rides great on road and off, and adjusts to environments mechanically so the driver doesn't have to do anything other than drive.
I really hope that use of tech is expanded.
Ugh. My car has 3 throttle settings. Useless. Select your own diff sensitivity who cares, etc.
BMW was smart enough to not include an eco mode in the M3, it does have the engine start-stop non sense however which is permanently disabled for me. I don't like the transmission modes, the plebe level is not aggressive enough and the others are a bit too aggressive.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-release ... 42209.html
FCA had a "killer" month with 16% up YOY.
I can't believe they are still moving 150k annualized units of charger/challenger that car has been a goldmine for them.
However this continues to affirm what I was speculating. WRANGLER IS DOWN YOY, even though they are sitting with 6k+ on the hood locally.
They have tapped out the market in the first 9 months. Crazy though they moved 205k units in 10 months... It is jeeps best selling model for the year but only the 4th best selling model for the month.
FCA had a "killer" month with 16% up YOY.
I can't believe they are still moving 150k annualized units of charger/challenger that car has been a goldmine for them.
However this continues to affirm what I was speculating. WRANGLER IS DOWN YOY, even though they are sitting with 6k+ on the hood locally.
They have tapped out the market in the first 9 months. Crazy though they moved 205k units in 10 months... It is jeeps best selling model for the year but only the 4th best selling model for the month.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:22 pmI love the R8.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:50 pm
The R8 probably makes the most sense to actually use when it comes to cars like that. They've been refining that drivetrain for a long ass time and the car appears to use a lot more common parts... plus it sounds incredible.
A first gen V8 would be 5/7.
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Can't jump to the conclusion that demand is tapped out without knowing supply. The release doesn't state inventory or days supply. There's actually a big problem with distribution still for the industry, that combined with some production changes for frame things could have driven supply a bit lean. You may see $6k on the hood in your market, but the national incentive spend is still quite low. That's not an indicator of waning demand in this case.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:59 pm https://www.prnewswire.com/news-release ... 42209.html
FCA had a "killer" month with 16% up YOY.
I can't believe they are still moving 150k annualized units of charger/challenger that car has been a goldmine for them.
However this continues to affirm what I was speculating. WRANGLER IS DOWN YOY, even though they are sitting with 6k+ on the hood locally.
They have tapped out the market in the first 9 months. Crazy though they moved 205k units in 10 months... It is jeeps best selling model for the year but only the 4th best selling model for the month.
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it is by no means a "low demand" vehicle as I mentioned... my data points are not inclusive of the entire country but my Local has 270! units on hand. I have never seen that many ever... just one nearly 300 fking 2018 jeeps (JK40+JL 230)... Insanity.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 6:14 pmCan't jump to the conclusion that demand is tapped out without knowing supply. The release doesn't state inventory or days supply. There's actually a big problem with distribution still for the industry, that combined with some production changes for frame things could have driven supply a bit lean. You may see $6k on the hood in your market, but the national incentive spend is still quite low. That's not an indicator of waning demand in this case.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:59 pm https://www.prnewswire.com/news-release ... 42209.html
FCA had a "killer" month with 16% up YOY.
I can't believe they are still moving 150k annualized units of charger/challenger that car has been a goldmine for them.
However this continues to affirm what I was speculating. WRANGLER IS DOWN YOY, even though they are sitting with 6k+ on the hood locally.
They have tapped out the market in the first 9 months. Crazy though they moved 205k units in 10 months... It is jeeps best selling model for the year but only the 4th best selling model for the month.
For reference purposes... Cherokee has 40 units on hand... and technically they about as many units
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Source on production reduction? I haven't heard that at all.
I know you don't believe this, but there's a lot of country outside of your 150 miles. It's entirely possible that dealers in your area over-estimated demand.
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Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Oct 29, 2018 3:31 pmPolished up the ol resume, spoke with a recruiter, and found a few positions I started the application process for. We will see what happens.
Yeah man exhaust, cheapest way for me to go is muffler delete or smaller mufflers. Apparently it doesn't make the STIs ear bleedingly loud because of the turbo and resonator in the stock mid pipe, and since it's just mufflers no need to tune. Would sound like absolute ASS for the first minute or two on cold start but hey that's show biz, baby.
I'm glad to hear it man, I know you've been unhappy there for a long time. I hope it goes well!
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California is Americas #1 car market, we're also the #1 market. I mean, I am literally correlating their sales report of being down vs a last year of an outdated model vs a brand new JL+heavily discounted JK.
Source of that was someone working at the plant in Toledo, in the JL forums.
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Yeah. They help on snow ice and gravel I guess but it’ll also just control itself in auto so who gives a damn.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:33 pmLast time I drove an STI (previous gen), I couldn't make the modes do anything discernibly different. What a wasteJohnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:21 pm
I appreciate a sport or manual mode on an automatic transmission. Other than that there's no real need for selectable dampers and steering and throttle and such. Porsche PASM.... everyone leaves it on comfort because sport is unusable. Eco throttle modes but why. Sports cars with sports mode motherfucker it's a sports car it should be sporty.
Ugh. My car has 3 throttle settings. Useless. Select your own diff sensitivity who cares, etc.
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max225 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:38 pmThe eco mode in my 335i was about the most thing ever. about that shit... if I wanted eco i'd get a prius or a 4 cylinder BMW, eco mode in a 300hp sport sedan? I used it 3 times to see wtf it does... and it was just terribad.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:21 pm
I appreciate a sport or manual mode on an automatic transmission. Other than that there's no real need for selectable dampers and steering and throttle and such. Porsche PASM.... everyone leaves it on comfort because sport is unusable. Eco throttle modes but why. Sports cars with sports mode motherfucker it's a sports car it should be sporty.
Ugh. My car has 3 throttle settings. Useless. Select your own diff sensitivity who cares, etc.
BMW was smart enough to not include an eco mode in the M3, it does have the engine start-stop non sense however which is permanently disabled for me. I don't like the transmission modes, the plebe level is not aggressive enough and the others are a bit too aggressive.
it softens the gas which makes the throttle response less responsive, means you have to put more gas to accelerate as you would with less gas on normal mode.
I used the econ mode on the civic rental, it just encourages me to press more gas. I'd honestly would see it useful if im stuck in gridlock traffic, same with start stop too.
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