max225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:21 pm
Dat Square mouth and dem seats from 2009
After all of the overheating issues with Corvette, a large grill is a welcome addition on a car that could conceivably be used for the track. I really like it. I think it looks modern but still like a Z car. Small windows are annoying but that's the world we live in.
Also + that Q60 Red Sport motor is badass. Those can make insane powah with a too if that's your thing.
If this is sub $50K, it will absolutely blow the Supra out of the water.
I would still love to see a lighter, NA version to compete with the 86. This is a win though, I want it more than any other new cars I've seen in a while. Supra at $60K in auto only lost me. C8 is too rich for my blood but pretty cool. Miata and 86 are both awesome, Mustang/Camaro are cool. There's nothing really in between those and the big boys that is compelling currently. This seems to slot in nicely. Hopefully it is $40k. It won't be though.
A friend of mine is interested in purchasing a 2006 Honda Element....
Anything that is a major concern in terms of reliability?
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm
DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
razr390 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:16 am
A friend of mine is interested in purchasing a 2006 Honda Element....
Anything that is a major concern in terms of reliability?
Transmission I think. It is a softy too, built on civic components IIRC so maybe it will be eating through brakes and ball joints since it has a pretty big body. They are pretty doe
Base engine - 2.5 natty 4 (190 HP, 182 lb-ft) / 8AT
Upgrade - 1.6T (180 HP, 195 lb-ft) / 8AT
Hybrid - 1.6T and electric motor (230 HP, 258 lbft)/ 6AT
I think it looks pretty great, and that hybrid sounds enticing if the specs are true. The H/K hybrid system seems to deliver quite good driving dynamics with excellent fuel economy.
Base engine - 2.5 natty 4 (190 HP, 182 lb-ft) / 8AT
Upgrade - 1.6T (180 HP, 195 lb-ft) / 8AT
Hybrid - 1.6T and electric motor (230 HP, 258 lbft)/ 6AT
I think it looks pretty great, and that hybrid sounds enticing if the specs are true. The H/K hybrid system seems to deliver quite good driving dynamics with excellent fuel economy.
That's the production model? At least it's trying to be stylish/futuristic.
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.
This makes me laugh every time. Also the car doesn't look nearly as good in the press photos as it did during the reveal live stream with people standing next to it.
This makes me laugh every time. Also the car doesn't look nearly as good in the press photos as it did during the reveal live stream with people standing next to it.
Yeah. It’s no 300zx. Sadly.
Also, press photos where the camera is 2’ off the ground are full retard. Nobody sees the car from that angle. You see it from a more top down point of view.
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max225 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:58 am
Hyundai mustang E
I thought the exact same thing from the rear.
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.
This makes me laugh every time. Also the car doesn't look nearly as good in the press photos as it did during the reveal live stream with people standing next to it.
I get that the square grille is supposed to be a throwback to the original 240Z, but at least that car had a bumper to breakup the squareness. I feel like they could have done better, but as griff pointed out, it's functional AF.
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.
This makes me laugh every time. Also the car doesn't look nearly as good in the press photos as it did during the reveal live stream with people standing next to it.
I get that the square grille is supposed to be a throwback to the original 240Z, but at least that car had a bumper to breakup the squareness. I feel like they could have done better, but as griff pointed out, it's functional AF.
Once a bro opens a most of us will only see it from the rear anyways, which looks quite nice.
Base engine - 2.5 natty 4 (190 HP, 182 lb-ft) / 8AT
Upgrade - 1.6T (180 HP, 195 lb-ft) / 8AT
Hybrid - 1.6T and electric motor (230 HP, 258 lbft)/ 6AT
I think it looks pretty great, and that hybrid sounds enticing if the specs are true. The H/K hybrid system seems to deliver quite good driving dynamics with excellent fuel economy.
Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:14 pm
I get that the square grille is supposed to be a throwback to the original 240Z, but at least that car had a bumper to breakup the squareness. I feel like they could have done better, but as griff pointed out, it's functional AF.
Once a bro opens a most of us will only see it from the rear anyways, which looks quite nice.
The black hood kind of helps to hide how tall it is...
Johnny_P wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:14 pm
Interesting they didn’t bring in more of the palisade styling.
I know! It's strange that it seems like Hyundai and Kia are bailing on "corporate design themes" and instead focusing on making each vehicle the best it can look in its segments. Since there's no real "brand equity" with Hyundai and Kia anyway, I think this strategy could work really well for them. I personally think the Palisade is ugly. Telluride looks 5/7
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.
Once a bro opens a most of us will only see it from the rear anyways, which looks quite nice.
The black hood kind of helps to hide how tall it is...
Looks WAY better.
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.
This makes me laugh every time. Also the car doesn't look nearly as good in the press photos as it did during the reveal live stream with people standing next to it.
I get that the square grille is supposed to be a throwback to the original 240Z, but at least that car had a bumper to breakup the squareness. I feel like they could have done better, but as griff pointed out, it's functional AF.
Perhaps if the bottom half of the grill was painted body color or silver to break it up?
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razr390 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:16 am
A friend of mine is interested in purchasing a 2006 Honda Element....
Anything that is a major concern in terms of reliability?
Any particular reason why? The engine is good, if then but auto = on civic suspension which often gives out as far as ive heard. The pdrbq pdr dude haz one
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:14 pm
I get that the square grille is supposed to be a throwback to the original 240Z, but at least that car had a bumper to breakup the squareness. I feel like they could have done better, but as griff pointed out, it's functional AF.
Perhaps if the bottom half of the grill was painted body color or silver to break it up?
Some gray trim dividing it and tying in some side grills to match the roof trim might work. Also just make the headlights fucking round on all sides.
Base engine - 2.5 natty 4 (190 HP, 182 lb-ft) / 8AT
Upgrade - 1.6T (180 HP, 195 lb-ft) / 8AT
Hybrid - 1.6T and electric motor (230 HP, 258 lbft)/ 6AT
I think it looks pretty great, and that hybrid sounds enticing if the specs are true. The H/K hybrid system seems to deliver quite good driving dynamics with excellent fuel economy.
The Z is "just OK" and you're excited about this?
Imagine dailying that Z on philly moon craters. But still perfect car for derping in shithole country roads. I find the Z to be attractive inside and out aesthetically, the hood design kinda threw me off a little bit, but overall 5/7
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
Base engine - 2.5 natty 4 (190 HP, 182 lb-ft) / 8AT
Upgrade - 1.6T (180 HP, 195 lb-ft) / 8AT
Hybrid - 1.6T and electric motor (230 HP, 258 lbft)/ 6AT
I think it looks pretty great, and that hybrid sounds enticing if the specs are true. The H/K hybrid system seems to deliver quite good driving dynamics with excellent fuel economy.
Side profile looks good.
Rear taillights kinda reminds me of the electric mustang cuv rear end
Front end is fugly, maybe aquaire a look that’s roughly similar to kona would’ve probably be fine.
Engine and trans selections look good, atleast we won’t have another crappy CVT CUV
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
Base engine - 2.5 natty 4 (190 HP, 182 lb-ft) / 8AT
Upgrade - 1.6T (180 HP, 195 lb-ft) / 8AT
Hybrid - 1.6T and electric motor (230 HP, 258 lbft)/ 6AT
I think it looks pretty great, and that hybrid sounds enticing if the specs are true. The H/K hybrid system seems to deliver quite good driving dynamics with excellent fuel economy.
The Z is "just OK" and you're excited about this?
I have no use for a Z, but a decent sized good looking hybrid CUV is relevant to my interests.
New Z is badass, all of it is Desert approved, including giant flexpiece L88 hood for stuffing all those GREDDY BOOST pieces under it. Much fast, very furious.
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Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm
Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm
Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
+ that Q60 Red Sport motor is badass. Those can make insane powah with a 
too if that's your thing.
doe
At least it's trying to be stylish/futuristic.
Looks WAY better.
but auto = 
on civic suspension which often gives out as far as ive heard. The pdrbq pdr dude haz one
a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
