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01-08-2011, 02:41 AM
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+1
for the cruze
it's all over the media.
I think it's a cool car.
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01-08-2011, 02:45 AM
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#27 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by Arash  
Ive been thinking about it and yes you guys are right, it would be impractical because attractive women would be constantly messaging you trying to get your attention, looking and smiling in the streets distracting you from driving and where would op's friend put his golf clubs?
I dare someone to make an account on an NSX forum on which to purchase, a "practical" new car or a used NSX. These forum members should be level headed, mature and middle class individuals who would give better advice then the younger crowd here. | is he just trolling or is he actually being serious....?
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01-08-2011, 03:07 AM
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#28 | | Banned (ABWS)
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You, geeknerd, indulge use with a poll at NSX prime to see what they think Quote:
Originally Posted by MindBomber I'd create a thread on Honda-Tech asking about an NSX being a DD, but I'd probably get banned. People lucky enough to own an NSX use it as a weekend car. | This is a forum dedicated to the NSX, read the last comment http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3451 Quote:
Originally Posted by MindBomber How many NSX's are there in Vancouver, a dozen?
You can't just go to a scrap yard or the dealership to buy parts, if you need something it will take a couple weeks to get it and during that time you won't have a car. The parts are also extremely expensive. | He could get a $300 beater if he had too, once you drive a new car off the lot it instantly depreciates +$5k. The NSX is a timeless classic where all the econoboxes that have been mentioned will still be worthless econoboxes 10years down the line.
This ones kind of close  http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
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01-08-2011, 03:56 AM
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#29 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Check out Suzuki SX4.
I'm totally biased because I just got one, but its so fun I have 6 speed manual and AWD (2wd, iAWD, 4x4 lock switch)
I prefer it over a base model subaru impreza which doesn't have the option of switching awd modes and esp .
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01-08-2011, 06:37 AM
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#30 | | "Entertainment" mod.
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Originally Posted by Arash You, geeknerd, indulge use with a poll at NSX prime to see what they think
This is a forum dedicated to the NSX, read the last comment http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3451
He could get a $300 beater if he had too, once you drive a new car off the lot it instantly depreciates +$5k. The NSX is a timeless classic where all the econoboxes that have been mentioned will still be worthless econoboxes 10years down the line.
This ones kind of close
[IMG]http://www.cstatic-images.com/main/DMI/187177/9180.03.jpg[/IMG http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national | Do you EVER think before you type something? Yes you can buy an NSX, but it's NOT practical for someone who just needs a basic daily. Something breaks, and that person either has to get up early to take transit or could lose their job because they couldn't get to work on time because their car was out of commission. Again, STOP putting form over function.
Again, that aside, SX4 might be good, it sucks the Kizashi is a bit on the pricey side, I like that car.
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01-08-2011, 06:40 AM
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#31 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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everytime Arash makes a post, I get the same reaction as his avatar
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01-08-2011, 07:45 AM
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#32 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
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Originally Posted by Matsuda everytime Arash makes a post, I get the same reaction as his avatar | sometimes? i get that reaction every post he makes  | |
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01-08-2011, 03:49 PM
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#33 | | S-S-S-SOUL CRUSHER
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Tell your friend to go Kia great warranty and amazing financing right now lol
And kia is decent looking now lol
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01-08-2011, 03:55 PM
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#34 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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+1 Cruze.
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01-08-2011, 05:00 PM
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#35 | | Wanna have a threesome?
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Anyone on the sight test driven a Cruze?
I'm getting more and more curious about it, I might need to stop by a dealership to check one out.
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01-08-2011, 06:09 PM
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#36 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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1.8ltr turbo should be pretty good. Only negative i can think of is turbo lag.
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01-08-2011, 07:11 PM
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#37 | | 2x Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung
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No Cruze is not engineered by Kia, and no Ecotec is not related to Hyundai's engine. Quote:
Originally Posted by Soltaaa Cruze i beleive is built on the sonata chassis and shares the same engine as the elantra?, im pretty sure i read somewhere that the cruze was engineered by kia motor company.
on a unrelated note...
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01-08-2011, 08:45 PM
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#38 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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oh well then the article was wrong.
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01-08-2011, 08:57 PM
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#39 | | YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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How about a Nissan Versa or Sentra?
the CVT in the automatic will also make a difference in terms of fuel economy, which will be a huge factor for your roommate since his commute is from Richmond to Langley. Though I haven't drove either of them - I think they are a worthy mention
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01-08-2011, 10:19 PM
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#40 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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If you're buddy is looking at the golf I highly recommend the TDi, it has tremendous resale value and effortless fuel economy. Only problem is the wait for one is quite long unless he got lucky and someone didn't want theirs. The 2.5 is a very competent engine in it's own right, very powerful and smooth but fuel economy will realistically be using almost double the amount of gas so IMO the TDi is worth the investment.
I test drove the fiesta and I'd advise against it, the steering ruins what would otherwise be a great driving car, but the price is also a little steep for it's size.
All in all though I think the fit is the solid performer for it's price, I'm guessing your buddy wants a more premium feeling car though, I like the cruze but the interior is still a little rental car to me, mind you I think that way of a lot of entry level domestic and asian import cars
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01-08-2011, 10:30 PM
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#41 | | Banned (ABWS)
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FIESTA
if iw as in the market for a cheap encobox id choose the fiesta in a heartbeat.
then again i got a thing for hatchbacks now....
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01-09-2011, 11:47 AM
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#42 | | I don't get it
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honda civic bro
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01-09-2011, 01:02 PM
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#43 | | Wanna have a threesome?
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I don't think anyone has mentioned Subaru yet, but you could get a base model Impreza for 20k or a Legacy for 23k. Those are both great options in my opinion.
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01-09-2011, 01:30 PM
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#44 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Hey Arash buy an NSX
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01-09-2011, 02:01 PM
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I would love one when I have my finances in order... but I would also redesign it  | |
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01-09-2011, 02:04 PM
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#46 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu If you're buddy is looking at the golf I highly recommend the TDi, it has tremendous resale value and effortless fuel economy. Only problem is the wait for one is quite long unless he got lucky and someone didn't want theirs. The 2.5 is a very competent engine in it's own right, very powerful and smooth but fuel economy will realistically be using almost double the amount of gas so IMO the TDi is worth the investment.
I test drove the fiesta and I'd advise against it, the steering ruins what would otherwise be a great driving car, but the price is also a little steep for it's size.
All in all though I think the fit is the solid performer for it's price, I'm guessing your buddy wants a more premium feeling car though, I like the cruze but the interior is still a little rental car to me, mind you I think that way of a lot of entry level domestic and asian import cars | +1 omg 1000 km per 50$ fill up is what you want... TDI eats hybrid pussy for breakfast!!!
Jetta/golf/A3 all got some decently priced TDI models, altho they are more than a 2.0T engine, it'll pay for itself in a year
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01-09-2011, 02:40 PM
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#47 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Jetta TDI, cheaper than the Golf, almost as nice and quite a bit roomier, IMO.
I test drove one when they launched it, and it drove as nice as the Golf (even with that new weirdo rear suspension) and the TDI has GOBS and I mean GOBS of torque, especially combined with the DSG.
The suggestions for Mazda 3 and Cruze are quite good as well, I like those two cars. 
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01-10-2011, 12:17 AM
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#48 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by Arash I would love one when I have my finances in order... but I would also redesign it | why would u redesign it when you consider it a "timeless classic,"?
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01-10-2011, 01:19 AM
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#49 | | 2x Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung
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Since the price differential is about $2500 for a VW 2.5L vs TDI
The price differential between diesel and gas is $0.25/L
The fuel consumption difference between 2.5L and TDI is about 1.6L/100km
via their 2011 brochure.
You save 1.6*0.25 = $0.4/100km
So you need to drive = 2500 * 100 /0.4 = 625000km to break even.
I don't know about you, I don't drive that much a year to pay for itself in a year! Not to mention maintenance cost required in the interim to reach that mileage.
For a high demand vehicle like a TDI, you won't get a break on leasing either. Quote:
Originally Posted by tegz it'll pay for itself in a year |
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01-10-2011, 01:23 AM
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#50 | | 2x Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung
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It depends what the OP's friend wants to do with the car in the end.
The CVT is designed for fuel savings, but not designed for longevity. They are extremely expensive to replace and they will die.
Japanese manufacturers move to CVT because their domestic market demands it, but one has to realise JDM life cycle is much shorter than North American cars. Yes, they save fuel while they are in service, but most Japanese cars ends up export and out of owners mind after about a decade of service. Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Picard How about a Nissan Versa or Sentra?
the CVT in the automatic will also make a difference in terms of fuel economy, which will be a huge factor for your roommate since his commute is from Richmond to Langley. Though I haven't drove either of them - I think they are a worthy mention | | |
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