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Picked up a rag top convertible side-piece about 7 months ago. It's a Buick Casacada. Not very fast, pretty heavy, and averages about 22mpg. Yet, it is fun and fast enough for me. 200hp with a turbo. It is a really nice looking ride, and the top can be dropped or raised at 31 mph or less. It was my anti-covid purchase. Nobody else has one.
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vegaspacker wrote:Picked up a rag top convertible side-piece about 7 months ago. It's a Buick Casacada. Not very fast, pretty heavy, and averages about 22mpg. Yet, it is fun and fast enough for me. 200hp with a turbo. It is a really nice looking ride, and the top can be dropped or raised at 31 mph or less. It was my anti-covid purchase. Nobody else has one.
that sounds super fun. what year is it? and color if you don't mind? mine's about to croak, and i'm looking for ideas.
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SupremeHustle wrote:ackypoo wrote:SupremeHustle wrote:I'm so old that it's time to buy my son a car. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Golf GTI? I need him to have something nice and quick enough that I might want to drive it on occasion, but not nice enough that the police automatically think he stole it. The GTI seems like that kind of car. Thought about the entry-level Tesla but hear too many bad things about the build quality.
i drive a poor mans gti, hyundai elantra gt n line. its fun to drive.
but, if price isnt as big of an obstacle for you, consider a golf R.
Ha. I'm not getting that kid an R. He's lucky I'm considering a GTI.
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Turbo cx30?SupremeHustle wrote:I'm so old that it's time to buy my son a car. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Golf GTI? I need him to have something nice and quick enough that I might want to drive it on occasion, but not nice enough that the police automatically think he stole it. The GTI seems like that kind of car. Thought about the entry-level Tesla but hear too many bad things about the build quality.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motortrend.com/news/2021-mazda-cx-30-2-5-turbo-first-look-photos/amp/
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I own a 2007 ultra-reliable Toyota Yaris as a daily. My special baby is a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport, with suspension-dampeners and a LSD. By far the greatest car I've ever driven. And totally reliable, not so much as a hiccup. Far and away the greatest sports-sedan on the market with the most dynamic driving characteristics. And I've driven all the German competition (Audi, BMW, Merc). The only one that sort of comes close is the Jaguar XE-S (as far as style and handling), but I've also always been a fan of Jaguar.
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Jeez.. been on the hunt for a 2020 Civic Si coupe, and it has been brutal.
Definitely not a good time to be looking to buy this car. Honda has recently discontinued the coupe moving forward, and also announced that the new 11th generation Si will not be hitting dealer floors until this time next year. Not much presently working in my favor.
Trying to find a dealer willing to make a deal is just not happening.
Definitely not a good time to be looking to buy this car. Honda has recently discontinued the coupe moving forward, and also announced that the new 11th generation Si will not be hitting dealer floors until this time next year. Not much presently working in my favor.
Trying to find a dealer willing to make a deal is just not happening.
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LittleRooster wrote:All you guys in your fancy cars and I’m livin’ my best life in my Subaru Legacy
I’d love a Beamer or VW GTI if I could afford it lol
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I feel ya. I drive a 2005 diesel Jetta with 250k miles and non-functioning A/C.
Sure could afford something nicer, but I believe in running cars until no longer economically viable (I.e. when repairs are more costly than value of car). Hoping to get another year out of the Jetta.
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BMatt07 wrote:Jeez.. been on the hunt for a 2020 Civic Si coupe, and it has been brutal.
Definitely not a good time to be looking to buy this car. Honda has recently discontinued the coupe moving forward, and also announced that the new 11th generation Si will not be hitting dealer floors until this time next year. Not much presently working in my favor.
Trying to find a dealer willing to make a deal is just not happening.
I have a '16 coupe Touring and love it. I've been eyeballing a Type R, I love those, but I also love not having a car payment and I prefer coupes. The SI's are sweet, I didn't realize they are hard to find.
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Looking at getting an SUV that is powerful enough to pull a small camper. Do I need a V8? Would an Acura MDX be powerful enough? I want to keep my car and we are looking at upgrading my wife's vehicle. She isn't too crazy about getting a Tahoe or an Explorer.
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If it is really a small camper, a midsized suv like the mdx shouldn't have any problem with it. They can tow an unexpectedly high amount.Nowak008 wrote:Looking at getting an SUV that is powerful enough to pull a small camper. Do I need a V8? Would an Acura MDX be powerful enough? I want to keep my car and we are looking at upgrading my wife's vehicle. She isn't too crazy about getting a Tahoe or an Explorer.
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JimmyPlopper wrote:vegaspacker wrote:Picked up a rag top convertible side-piece about 7 months ago. It's a Buick Casacada. Not very fast, pretty heavy, and averages about 22mpg. Yet, it is fun and fast enough for me. 200hp with a turbo. It is a really nice looking ride, and the top can be dropped or raised at 31 mph or less. It was my anti-covid purchase. Nobody else has one.
that sounds super fun. what year is it? and color if you don't mind? mine's about to croak, and i'm looking for ideas.
I had two choices, white or black. Being in the desert I went with the black. The top washes well in the brushless automations. Really like the whip. It's a 2018.
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Recently bought a '17 A4 and absolutely love the thing. Its sporty, practical, quick and has AWD.
Knew pretty much immediately after test driving that I wanted it. Was driving a Ford Fusion rental at the time and the feel was SUCH a night/day difference, the A4 just floats on the road.
Knew pretty much immediately after test driving that I wanted it. Was driving a Ford Fusion rental at the time and the feel was SUCH a night/day difference, the A4 just floats on the road.
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SupremeHustle wrote:Does anyone have any thoughts on the Golf GTI?
I drive a GTI autobahn and I love it. It's fun to drive, super comfortable, and sporty but not in a "screams midlife crisis" sort of way. I hope by the time I'm ready to replace it in a few years VW will have a nice electric one.
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ackypoo wrote:SupremeHustle wrote:ackypoo wrote:i drive a poor mans gti, hyundai elantra gt n line. its fun to drive.
but, if price isnt as big of an obstacle for you, consider a golf R.
Ha. I'm not getting that kid an R. He's lucky I'm considering a GTI.
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a bit too flashy - go with a WRX. I love mine.
edit: I also will never give money to VW after what they did.
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mke_design wrote:ackypoo wrote:SupremeHustle wrote:
Ha. I'm not getting that kid an R. He's lucky I'm considering a GTI.
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a bit too flashy - go with a WRX. I love mine.
edit: I also will never give money to VW after what they did.
Yeah, man. I struggle with that because I really want a Cayman or 911 or a Taycan for myself next, but that was messed up.
I think we settled on a Corolla Hatchback for the kid.
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SupremeHustle wrote:mke_design wrote:ackypoo wrote:kia stinger?
a bit too flashy - go with a WRX. I love mine.
edit: I also will never give money to VW after what they did.
Yeah, man. I struggle with that because I really want a Cayman or 911 or a Taycan for myself next, but that was messed up.
I think we settled on a Corolla Hatchback for the kid.
toyota is supposed to be releasing a new hot hatch soon.
https://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/gr-hot-hatch/
i was really hoping it'd be the yaris gr awd 2 door hatch, and then id trade in my hyundai elantra gtnline for one...but from what i hear its more likely going to be a corolla gr which would be a massive upgrade from the standard corolla hatch.
not a big enough upgrade for me to trade in my hyundai tho.
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