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RE: Automotive News Discussion - G.Irish - 10-01-2018
I dunno, from some angles the G70 looks good to me. Will have to see one in person.
Current C-Class definitely looks better than G20 3 series though.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - Evan - 10-01-2018
To be fair, modern pedestrian impact laws really restrict what you can do with a front end.
But Im pretty sure we are in an arms race to see who can make a bigger grill
Automotive News Discussion - Senor_Taylor - 10-01-2018
No modern cars look good to me. They all look the same and will not stand the test of time.
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RE: Automotive News Discussion - JustinG - 10-02-2018
(10-01-2018, 02:15 PM).RJ Wrote: Is this finally the 3-series where the manual gearbox dies? Probabru.Yuuuupppppp
http://roadshow.co/SP7IDU
RE: Automotive News Discussion - ScottyB - 10-02-2018
(10-02-2018, 10:18 AM)JustinG Wrote:(10-01-2018, 02:15 PM).RJ Wrote: Is this finally the 3-series where the manual gearbox dies? Probabru.Yuuuupppppp
http://roadshow.co/SP7IDU
cling to your E46's/E92's my boys, the end is nigh
RE: Automotive News Discussion - BLINGMW - 10-02-2018
BMW is dead to me, long live the E46, E28, E30 and the inline 6
RE: Automotive News Discussion - D_Eclipse9916 - 10-02-2018
(10-02-2018, 10:49 AM)ScottyB Wrote:(10-02-2018, 10:18 AM)JustinG Wrote:(10-01-2018, 02:15 PM).RJ Wrote: Is this finally the 3-series where the manual gearbox dies? Probabru.Yuuuupppppp
http://roadshow.co/SP7IDU
cling to your E46's/E92's my boys, the end is nigh
Oops
RE: Automotive News Discussion - Senor_Taylor - 10-02-2018
I subscribe to this religion.
Chan, when are you getting another BMW?
(10-02-2018, 11:31 AM)BLINGMW Wrote: BMW is dead to me, long live the E46, E28, E30 and the inline 6
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RE: Automotive News Discussion - JPolen01 - 10-10-2018
Carmax put together some interesting infographics on manual transmission sales by year and by state. Nothing we didn't know, but interesting to see it laid out.
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RE: Automotive News Discussion - Evan - 10-10-2018
Not sure how much stock I would put in that data. In my FR-S/BRZ search I have gotten a pretty good feel for the spread of AT vs MT cars in the market as a whole, and its very clear to me that CarMax stocks MT cars at a rate much lower than the larger market.
So if they send most MT cars they get on trade straight to auction, of course they wont sell as many. (And thats even before you get to the sampling bias of MT drivers less likely to use CarMax)
Thats not to say the end conclusion isnt the same, but personally I doubt the numbers are that dire.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - RawrImAMonster - 10-10-2018
Yeah I'd agree with that.
Most enthusiasts (the ones buying manuals) know better than to buy from Carmax. Not that there's anything wrong with them. They are just way overpriced almost always.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - Beej - 10-10-2018
Damn that's interesting data.
I agree with y'all, but I mean, automatics got good. It was like the same shitty 4 speed in all cars up until a decade or so ago and then bam they're great.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - ScottyB - 10-10-2018
i'd also be willing to bet that Carmax's in the deep south have an enormous majority of their inventory as pickup trucks and SUVs. you can't get them any way except an auto. so....of course their stats are going to reflect that.
most of the dealerships here in my town don't even stock sedans on the lots anymore...its just trucks and one sports car in the showroom for halo points.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - WRXtranceformed - 10-23-2018
The new Atom got the boosted Civic Type-R engine and it looks super fast. How do they get away with no roll cage or bar of any kind on these though? I never really noticed it until this guy drove it, but his head is sticking up pretty high.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - Apoc - 10-23-2018
I don't think there are any regulations regarding rollover? The only difference between it and many convertibles is a flimsy windshield that isn't gonna protect you on rollover.
Automotive News Discussion - JPolen01 - 10-23-2018
The Atom is so limited in production there can't be any regulations regarding those things.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - G.Irish - 10-23-2018
The rollbar is now integrated into the intake.
From the articles I've seen it looks like the Atom4 is actually cheaper? I dunno if the $54k is just before you get options but if that's the price that's a damned good deal. I wonder how much the uprated versions will be.
Also kinda curious about how much improvement in aero there is. Top speed is way up, but I wonder if they've added enough downforce to be noticeable.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - Goodspeed - 10-24-2018
Man I love Atoms. Definitely up in a top spot of my dream garage. I gotta say, this latest iteration looks incredible, but I might just go for an older supercharged model. The scream right next to JC's ear in that iconic TG video is just wild.
RE: Automotive News Discussion - WRXtranceformed - 10-24-2018
(10-24-2018, 11:37 AM)Goodspeed Wrote: Man I love Atoms. Definitely up in a top spot of my dream garage. I gotta say, this latest iteration looks incredible, but I might just go for an older supercharged model. The scream right next to JC's ear in that iconic TG video is just wild.
It's crazy to see how much wider the tires are now with this new variant than the older ones
RE: Automotive News Discussion - ScottyB - 10-24-2018
(10-24-2018, 11:37 AM)Goodspeed Wrote: that iconic TG video
that maniacal laugh after the slide at 3:20 is one of my all-time favorite JC moments. such a great video from the top gear golden age.