Automotive News Discussion

[G.Irish]

People say they want 700 hp RWD 911's with manual transmissions, but many of those people have crashed into trees and died. Which is why the GT2 only comes around but so often, they have to let the customer base build back up after the last set of customers ran into trees.

And good lord it will cost you a lot of money to park this thing in a tree. Starting price is $294,000 hock:

In their natural habitat, filthy rich people have few natural predators. With a high starting price, the GT2RS only kills the wealthiest of individuals, much like skiing, helicopter crashes, and cocaine overdoses.

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People say they want 700 hp RWD 911's with manual transmissions, but many of those people have crashed into trees and died. Which is why the GT2 only comes around but so often, they have to let the customer base build back up after the last set of customers ran into trees.

And good lord it will cost you a lot of money to park this thing in a tree. Starting price is $294,000 hock:

In their natural habitat, filthy rich people have few natural predators. With a high starting price, the GT2RS only kills the wealthiest of individuals, much like skiing, helicopter crashes, and cocaine overdoses.

I read this in Morgan Freeman voice

[JPolen01]

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So this is an interesting tactic by Dodge dealers to get more than MSRP for the Demon while still selling "at or below MSRP" so they retain bonuses from Chrysler Fiat. Some are reported to be selling the right to buy the car to an intermediary who will then post that right on ebay for the highest bidder. This allows the dealer to sell the car for MSRP or $1 below in some cases while still taking advantage of the demand for the car and getting their mark up. Chrysler Fiat is powerless to do anything about it.

[ScottyB]

Chrysler Fiat is powerless to do anything about it.

they're not, they could easily penalize a bad dealer's pickup or SUV orders in the following months as punishment (those are the high-margin vehicles). some manufacturers will straight up cancel orders on dealers that try to break rules, because they call the shots, not some salespeople.

but Chrysler won't, because that would mean they'd sell less cars, and they need every buck they can get. right now its worth more to them to keep moving cars than the lost marketing potential of not having a Demon at the front door when you walk in the showroom.

[Jake]

Not sure where else to put this but... yeah.

[RawrImAMonster]

God I hate BMW for making so few of the 1M's. I'd be driving one of those for sure if they were a regular production M car.

[SlimKlim]

God I hate BMW

Fixed that for you.

[RawrImAMonster]

God I hate BMW

Fixed that for you.

None of mine have caused me any significant amount of pain yet, so... we'll see if that changes.

Unless something better comes along, I'll probably get an M2 here in a couple years once they've come down in price some.

[.RJ]

God I hate BMW for making so few of the 1M's. I'd be driving one of those for sure if they were a regular production M car.

Yes. After owning my 135 I can only imagine that hooning perfection that exists wrapped in that 1M chassis. Want so much.

And that orange....

[Senor_Taylor]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again; BMW would be the perfect car manufacturer if it wasn't BMW.

[.RJ]

Gotta pay to play

[Senor_Taylor]

Gotta pay to play

Uh, no? Car manufacturers need to make enough of every car for everyone and sell them for $5.

[BLINGMW]

I didn't see F&F 8 so apparently I missed out on this thing

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I'm not exactly sure what makes it a "luxury" vehicle, maybe you get cupholders too for your $300K?

[Goodspeed]

This is the most excited I've been for a new car in ages:

http://jalopnik.com/this-planned-electri...1818561069

[JPolen01]

BMW to recall 1 million vehicles including: 670,000 2006-2011 U.S. 3-Series vehicles to address a wiring issue for heating and air conditioning systems that may overheat and could increase the risk of a fire.

The second recall covers 740,000 U.S. 2007-2011 vehicles with a valve heater that could rust and lead to a fire in rare cases. The recall includes some 128i vehicles, 3-Series, 5-Series and X3, X5 and Z4 vehicles.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bmw-r...SKBN1D31MM

[Tyler.M]

Damn. Between this, the VW thing and the weird German Automaker pricing scheme popping up, dem Germans aren't doing too hot.

[BLINGMW]

"because three wheels means that it could, hypothetically, come to the U.S. and be free from all those crash-testing rules that we all know it won’t pass"
Awesome!

[Jake]

I watched all of this because I'm slightly hungover and nursing a pot of coffee, but if you only watch a few minutes, start at 8:35. 

1980 GMC "light trucks" ... sales pitch? dramatization? dealer films? Not sure what this was made for but it's amusing.

[JPolen01]

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 7, 2017… Today, BMW announced the first-ever BMW M3 CS, a special-edition model that delivers a fine blend of high performance and complete everyday practicality. 

• Higher output from the M TwinPower Turbo technology 6-cylinder inline engine:
  
  
• 453 hp (+28 hp); peak torque to 443 lb-ft (+ 37 lb-ft).
  
  
• Quicker and Faster: 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds; increased top speed of 174 mph.
  
  
• Worldwide limited production of approximately 1,200 units.
  
  
• M Sports exhaust system featuring CS-specific sound tuning.
  
  
• Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof, front splitter, “Gurney Flap” and rear diffuser reduce weight by 110 lb over the standard BMW M3.
  
  
• Exclusive interior design highlights the sporty and sophisticated character Alcantara and two-tone full leather in Silverstone/Black.
  
  
• The BMW M3 CS is available to order in the US starting May, 2018.
  

[Senor_Taylor]

Zr1 leaked early?

https://jalopnik.com/the-750-horsepower-...1820256232

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