Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[FuzzyYellow]

1 hour ago, AlwaysFSX said:

 

ain't no lie.

 

 

[vetali]

2 hours ago, terrytek said:

reliability as a bonus, since that is the reputation toyotas have.

[warmmilk]

6 hours ago, PandaCopyRight said:

dont really see how this is "curvy" 

 

and the ralliart sportback isint much curvier either 

the rear is curvy on the X gen... which kinda makes it look like some bodyshop did a good job about putting an evo nose on some other car.  at least the previous gen design language matched front to rear.  

 

5 hours ago, PandaCopyRight said:

actually ... for a daily driver ... Evo x with the SST box is better than a Evo 9 

its a matter of preference... not really objectively better or worse... although any gearbox service other than changing the fluid goes far beyond what your average mechanically inclined car enthusiast is capable of.

[Cereal5]

2 hours ago, bcredeur97 said:

Yeah perfect for freezing to death when it breaks down

 

at least always keep blankets in it  

Yeah, turbo blankets. Only got one, and I don't like sharing.

[chaozbandit]

@MEC-777

 

 

[terrytek]

1 hour ago, vetali said:

don't see why that's necessary. they are reliable. 

[AlwaysFSX]

5 minutes ago, terrytek said:

don't see why that's necessary. they are reliable. 

[Drak3]

Just now, AlwaysFSX said:

Looks fine to me.

[vetali]

4 minutes ago, terrytek said:

don't see why that's necessary. they are reliable. 

Caught up with some old co-workers from Toyota. They are having lots of off the line issues. 

 

Plus the FRS/86 recall has them worried, mostly because Toyota murders them for time on anything warranty. But thats unrelated. 

 

Funny enough, we had somebody offload a rav4 on us that has a terrible torque convertor shudder. The funny part of that is the sales manager didn't notice it when he drove it before taking it in on trade in. Theres a bulletin on the issue. 

[AlwaysFSX]

3 hours ago, Drak3 said:

Looks fine to me.

Modified breakover angle, of course.

[handymanshandle]

Well as a bit of an update to my endeavors of getting a car and a full license.

I've still been on my permit for the last 3 years, I haven't been able to really hit the road yet with my mom's trailblazer. I'm still technically not covered by the policy on it.

 

and I'm seriously thinking about getting a 2016-2018 Ford Focus Titanium, could care less if it were the sedan or hatchback. Frankly while I don't like the taillight design of the hatchback, I'd probably prefer it because it's the closest thing I'm going to get to a modern and cheaper wagon.

 

I'm specific about the Titanium trim because from what I've seen it's almost guaranteed to have the Sony sound system, which a premium audio system from the factory was ideal for me as I don't really wanna have to deal with that myself even if it means I could get even better audio

 

I really was adamant about the idea of getting a new 2019 Chevy Cruze LT with the Bose audio system, however seeing as GM is quite literally uninterested in the product and consumers as a whole are ditching sedans, I guess my next best option would be a slightly used Ford with the Sony system because finding a Chevy with the Bose system is a lot harder.

 

It's a shame too, because both the Cruze and Focus were made in America.

 

[Cereal5]

3 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

It's a shame too, because both the Cruze and Focus were made in America.

Certain Focus models will not be dropped from production. IIRC, they are keeping the ST and electric models, possibility of adding a hybrid.

[Bananasplit_00]

4 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

Certain Focus models will not be dropped from production. IIRC, they are keeping the ST and electric models, possibility of adding a hybrid.

there is an electric focus?

[Cereal5]

3 minutes ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

there is an electric focus?

https://www.ford.com/cars/focus/models/focus-electric/?gnav=header-all-vehicles

[iDeFecZx]

1 hour ago, Cereal5 said:

Certain Focus models will not be dropped from production. IIRC, they are keeping the ST and electric models, possibility of adding a hybrid.

The only model that matters

[Cereal5]

2 minutes ago, iDeFecZx said:

The only model that matters

FIFY. Also made sure to crop out that nasty fog light. I think it needs to be cleaned, it's looking pretty hazy 

[RevoltTrain]

10 hours ago, vinyldash303 said:

Souds like a horrible idea. I love it.

Would daily the fuck out of it.

Would daily the fuck out of

[bcredeur97]

3 hours ago, Cereal5 said:

https://www.ford.com/cars/focus/models/focus-electric/?gnav=header-all-vehicles

TIL you can get a 2013 electric focus with 40-50k miles for $7k 

 

edit: range with new is only 76 miles tho... so not a ton of use really

[Real_PhillBert]

Want a Ferrari? Now you have one less excuse!

 

Quote

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https://www.ferrariofatlanta.com/ferrari-classiche.htm

 

 

Who doesn't want a Superfast?

[ELSknutson]

7 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

Well as a bit of an update to my endeavors of getting a car and a full license.

I've still been on my permit for the last 3 years, I haven't been able to really hit the road yet with my mom's trailblazer. I'm still technically not covered by the policy on it.

 

and I'm seriously thinking about getting a 2016-2018 Ford Focus Titanium, could care less if it were the sedan or hatchback. Frankly while I don't like the taillight design of the hatchback, I'd probably prefer it because it's the closest thing I'm going to get to a modern and cheaper wagon.

 

I'm specific about the Titanium trim because from what I've seen it's almost guaranteed to have the Sony sound system, which a premium audio system from the factory was ideal for me as I don't really wanna have to deal with that myself even if it means I could get even better audio

 

I really was adamant about the idea of getting a new 2019 Chevy Cruze LT with the Bose audio system, however seeing as GM is quite literally uninterested in the product and consumers as a whole are ditching sedans, I guess my next best option would be a slightly used Ford with the Sony system because finding a Chevy with the Bose system is a lot harder.

 

It's a shame too, because both the Cruze and Focus were made in America.

 

Try looking at the Ford Focus ST  or the Fiesta ST  both are good sporty fun cars that are fairly well equipped

But if your looking for a car with a good sound system. The mini cooper comes with a Harmon Kardon  system that also pretty decent. Other cars with decent sound systems and features for the price  Lincoln MKZ, Infinity Q50, Hyundai Genesis/ Genesis G80

[bcredeur97]

1 hour ago, ELSknutson said:

Try looking at the Ford Focus ST  or the Fiesta ST  both are good sporty fun cars that are fairly well equipped

But if your looking for a car with a good sound system. The mini cooper comes with a Harmon Kardon  system that also pretty decent. Other cars with decent sound systems and features for the price  Lincoln MKZ, Infinity Q50, Hyundai Genesis/ Genesis G80

don't forget mini interiors are kinda cheaply made unfortunately. ppl tend to start having problems with them getting kinda ragged out and/or rattly around 100k miles or so

 

which is fine if you buy it new and dont keep it that long. but just something to keep in mind when buying a used one for sure

[ELSknutson]

7 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

don't forget mini interiors are kinda cheaply made unfortunately. ppl tend to start having problems with them getting kinda ragged out and/or rattly around 100k miles or so

 

which is fine if you buy it new and dont keep it that long. but just something to keep in mind when buying a used one for sure

Ya all around a mini tends to start to fall apart after 100k  

[TVwazhere]

9 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

I'm specific about the Titanium trim because from what I've seen it's almost guaranteed to have the Sony sound system, which a premium audio system from the factory was ideal for me as I don't really wanna have to deal with that myself even if it means I could get even better audio

1 hour ago, ELSknutson said:

Try looking at the Ford Focus ST  or the Fiesta ST  both are good sporty fun cars that are fairly well equipped

The Sony Sound system is alright, though I havent compared it to the stock one found in lower trim variants. I believe my buddy has a ST"1" which is the base version of the ST so I might be able to hear a difference. 

5 hours ago, Cereal5 said:

Certain Focus models will not be dropped from production. IIRC, they are keeping the ST and electric models, possibility of adding a hybrid.

None of the Focus trims are really being dropped, they're just selling them all in Europe now. (It does seem however they'll all be hatchback only)

5 hours ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

there is an electric focus?

The only reason I knew this was because the 2015+ Focus ST's have the "upgraded" Rear motor mount from the electric focus (back when I was doing mod's research)

[vetali]

9 hours ago, pinksnowbirdie said:

Well as a bit of an update to my endeavors of getting a car and a full license.

I've still been on my permit for the last 3 years, I haven't been able to really hit the road yet with my mom's trailblazer. I'm still technically not covered by the policy on it.

 

and I'm seriously thinking about getting a 2016-2018 Ford Focus Titanium, could care less if it were the sedan or hatchback. Frankly while I don't like the taillight design of the hatchback, I'd probably prefer it because it's the closest thing I'm going to get to a modern and cheaper wagon.

 

I'm specific about the Titanium trim because from what I've seen it's almost guaranteed to have the Sony sound system, which a premium audio system from the factory was ideal for me as I don't really wanna have to deal with that myself even if it means I could get even better audio

 

I really was adamant about the idea of getting a new 2019 Chevy Cruze LT with the Bose audio system, however seeing as GM is quite literally uninterested in the product and consumers as a whole are ditching sedans, I guess my next best option would be a slightly used Ford with the Sony system because finding a Chevy with the Bose system is a lot harder.

 

It's a shame too, because both the Cruze and Focus were made in America.

 

I wouldn't bother with the automatics. Lots of issues with the dual clutch automatic. Manuals don't have issues. 

 

3 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

The only reason I knew this was because the 2015+ Focus ST's have the "upgraded" Rear motor mount from the electric focus (back when I was doing mod's research)

Yep, figured that out back in my motor mount adventures for my mazda. They come on all STs newer than 14-15ish I think. 

[TVwazhere]

Just now, vetali said:

I wouldn't bother with the automatics. Lots of issues with the dual clutch automatic. Manuals don't have issues. 

 

Yep, figured that out back in my motor mount adventures for my mazda. They come on all STs newer than 14-15ish I think. 

14's still had the old ones. The 15's were apparently a decent upgrade but most aftermarket solutions were best because of the firmer rubber (though they do lead to more vibrations in the cabin, it's not like things are rattling around. I barely notice it actually)