Automobilia etc....

[Crew]

Just an attempt to center a thread on automotive interests. ....feel free to add anything you think is worth discussion.

2015 Dodge Charger: Here's Your New Cop Headlight Pattern To Memorize

Ferrari LaFerrari XX confirmed, seen lapping the 'Ring? - Autoblog

2015 Ford Mustang 50 Year Limited Edition pays homage to 1964 - Autoblog

 

[Burhead]

I was kinda worried you had inappropriate thoughts about your car when I first saw the title.

 

[Crew]

I was kinda worried you had inappropriate thoughts about your car when I first saw the title.

My car? Nah.




...now this one kinda depends on your definition of "inappropriate".

 

[volinbham]

...now this one kinda depends on your definition of "inappropriate".

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnl4Y-nYdJE[/youtube]

 

[volinbham]

The first rule of Italian driving

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGXn249Fc0[/youtube]

 

[Crew]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/v/PqkyWhVBSKU[/youtube]

 

[Crew]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/v/UwoGsCAKsxU[/youtube]



Nissan shows self-cleaning car coated in nano paint - Autoblog

 

[Crew]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/v/sn9KRVR4c74[/youtube]

 

[Crew]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ztP6xUskg8[/youtube]

 

[Crew]

The GM Ignition Recall May Doom The Car Key Once And For All


Drone Cam Shows Arkansas Tornado's Horrific Path Of Destruction


2015 BMW i8 [w/video] First Drive - Autoblog



Toyota moving US headquarters to Plano, Texas - Autoblog




...and


[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/v/mYDfCYt-oLA[/youtube]

 

[Through_The_T]

Bump. I like the new Charger, but I still can't believe it doesn't come in a manual option. That's my biggest gripe with the car...

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Bump. I like the new Charger, but I still can't believe it doesn't come in a manual option. That's my biggest gripe with the car...

Manuels just don't sell.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Manuels just don't sell.

They sell to people who actually want to drive their cars.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

They sell to people who actually want to drive their cars.

Which is less than 7% of the us market.

 

[volfanbill]

Manuels just don't sell.

You're right. I have no interest in buying a Manuel when I'm in the market for a car.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Formula One 2014: Do you know your cars? Name that engine - Telegraph

 

[Through_The_T]

Manuels just don't sell.

I understand, but the Challenger has the option, if I'm not mistaken, so why not offer it on your performance sedan?

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Alright folks, here is a fun showdown!! I present to you the following cars, which have a price range of $22,000-27,000(not including destination fee). This is your own money and you can afford to spend up to $27,000, and it will be your ONLY car. Heres the list:

Mazda Miata Club, soft top($26,905):

Scion FR-S (24,700):

Ford Mustang, V6 premium, manual (26,610):

Chevy Camaro, V6 1Lt, manual ($25,855):

Dodge Challenger, SXT coupe, automatic ($26,495):

Subaru WRX, ($27,010):

VW GTi, ($25,000):

Ford Focus ST ($24,910):

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T, R-Spec ($27,375):

For me, I think I would do:

1. WRX
2. FR-S
3. Miata
4. Mustang
5. GTi

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I understand, but the Challenger has the option, if I'm not mistaken, so why not offer it on your performance sedan?

That's a valid question. But you can't get it on the Chevy SS, or the Ford Taurus SHO. I hate that they don't have a manual transmission, but it just isn't a priority for these manufacturers.

 

[volinbham]

Alright folks, here is a fun showdown!! I present to you the following cars, which have a price range of $22,000-27,000(not including destination fee). This is your own money and you can afford to spend up to $27,000, and it will be your ONLY car. Heres the list:

Mazda Miata Club, soft top($26,905):

Scion FR-S (24,700):

Ford Mustang, V6 premium, manual (26,610):

Chevy Camaro, V6 1Lt, manual ($25,855):

Dodge Challenger, SXT coupe, automatic ($26,495):

Subaru WRX, ($27,010):

VW GTi, ($25,000):

Ford Focus ST ($24,910):

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T, R-Spec ($27,375):

For me, I think I would do:

1. WRX
2. FR-S
3. Miata
4. Mustang
5. GTi

1. GTI
2. WRX
3. Miata*
4. Mustang
5. Genesis

If this didn't have to be my only car then the Miata wins by a mile

 

[Through_The_T]

Alright folks, here is a fun showdown!! I present to you the following cars, which have a price range of $22,000-27,000(not including destination fee). This is your own money and you can afford to spend up to $27,000, and it will be your ONLY car. Heres the list:


For me, I think I would do:

1. WRX
2. FR-S
3. Miata
4. Mustang
5. GTi

1a. WRX
1b. Focus ST
3. GTi
4. FR-S

 

[MG1968]

1. GTI
2. WRX
3. FR-S
4. Focus ST
5. Mustang

I'd wait for the new Miata/Alfa Romeo twins.

 

[WallyBalls]

The stip that its our ONLY vehicle certainly changes things.

I'll go

1. GTI
2. WRX
3. Mustang (I've had several, learned to live with them)
4. Focus ST
5. Miata (wife can have the 'reasonable' car)
6. FR-S
7. Gen. Coupe

 

[#VFL__]

You're right. I have no interest in buying a Manuel when I'm in the market for a car.

Are you buying a sports car? I've had both an auto and manual sports car. I wouldn't buy another one unless it was a manual but your right. Most potienal car buyers aren't looking for that much control over their automobile. It's easier and that's all that people care about for the most part. Add in the fact that more an more people don't have the money to spend on some sports car that serves no purpose other than making you grin like a SOB.