sevfiv Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Wow...I would be upset if my dinky car got submerged - I can't even imagine driving something like that on the road let alone keeping it in a maximum security garage. I guess the point is that cars like that are enjoyable to own and drive? Not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Low-flying pelican prompts man to drive $2M Bugatti Veyron into La Marque lagoon I dont know whether to laugh or cry !! http://www.khou.com/news/pelican-bugatti-veyron-la-marque-lagoon-69851412.html Warning. If you see a Bugatti Veyron for sale it might have a little water damage. story How did you switch accounts so fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 How did you switch accounts so fast? Beat me by that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) New Buick Regal unveiled: Based on the Opel Insignia, it's pretty nice looking. Keeps the family resemblance to the new LaCrosse, though I'm not wild about the tail or the wheels. http://carscoop.blog...photos-and.html Edited November 12, 2009 by travelguy_73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Looks nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Low-flying pelican prompts man to drive $2M Bugatti Veyron into La Marque lagoon I dont know whether to laugh or cry !!http://www.khou.com/news/pelican-bugatti-veyron-la-marque-lagoon-69851412.htmlThe man jerked the wheel, dropped his cell phone, and the car’s front tire left the frontage road and entered a muddy patch, which foiled his attempt to maneuver away from the lagoon.I think I see the problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I think I see the problem here.I was thinking the same thing Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcom8_ArYA8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I was thinking the same thing Here's a video: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=zcom8_ArYA8Cool. I was looking for a picture. A video is even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just let it air dry for a few days and it'll be like new, right? But yeah, I'd be sad if I dropped $2M in a lake! Oopsies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hilarious..........Don't worry, this guy may actually be able to AFFORD to get the Galveston Back Bay smell out of his car. BLEH !!!! http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6718117.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Cool. I was looking for a picture. A video is even better. Somebody actually got video of the crash!!http://www.youtube.c...h?v=fSAQLkHocEs Edited November 14, 2009 by u080570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Somebody actually got video of the crash!!http://www.youtube.c...h?v=fSAQLkHocEsOk, where is the PELICAN that supposedly distracted this guy ?!?!?!? I smell an insurance scam now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Somebody actually got video of the crash!!http://www.youtube.c...h?v=fSAQLkHocEsJoe M Garza filed a copyright claim on that vid... Ugh."Im purdy shure that's a lambo, dude..." - LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) 2010 E Class Convertible, with odd paint job: Buick considering Regal Wagon? Edited November 16, 2009 by Urbannizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 2010 E Class Convertible, with odd paint job: Buick considering Regal Wagon? I rode in an E-class coupe this weekend. They call it an E-class coupe, but it's closer to the C-class than the E-class. For those who don't know the history, the E-class coupe was replaced by the CLK-class in 1996. The CLK looked similar to the E-class, but wasn't on the same chassis. Previous to the CLK's introduction, coupes, sedans and wagons were all built on the same chassis. This E-class coupe is not built on the same chassis as the sedan and upcoming wagon, it's still a CLK but with a name change to make MB's naming nomenclature easier to understand. Gone are the days when their US lineup was just simply the 300D/CD/TD, 300SD, 380SL, 380SE/SEL and 500SEL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I rode in an E-class coupe this weekend. They call it an E-class coupe, but it's closer to the C-class than the E-class. For those who don't know the history, the E-class coupe was replaced by the CLK-class in 1996. The CLK looked similar to the E-class, but wasn't on the same chassis. Previous to the CLK's introduction, coupes, sedans and wagons were all built on the same chassis. This E-class coupe is not built on the same chassis as the sedan and upcoming wagon, it's still a CLK but with a name change to make MB's naming nomenclature easier to understand. Gone are the days when their US lineup was just simply the 300D/CD/TD, 300SD, 380SL, 380SE/SEL and 500SEL.There is a the CLK and the CLS. I dont own an MB so I'm a little unsure where those fit in their lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 There is a the CLK and the CLS. I dont own an MB so I'm a little unsure where those fit in their lineup.The CLK is replaced by the E-Class coupe.....the CLS is the higher-end "swoopy" 4-door-coupe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 What is the Ford sedan that James Bond drives while in the Bahamas in the movie Casino Royale? I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 What is the Ford sedan that James Bond drives while in the Bahamas in the movie Casino Royale? I liked it. Probably the Mondeo. http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/mondeo/423239 It and the Fusion will eventually be merged into one platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 What is the Ford sedan that James Bond drives while in the Bahamas in the movie Casino Royale? I liked it. That's the current gen Mondeo, which is highly regarded in Europe...pretty much the standard for mid-size sedans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 The CLK is replaced by the E-Class coupe.....the CLS is the higher-end "swoopy" 4-door-coupe....Ah yes. The CLS. That looks like a nice car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Illustrated:2011 Charger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I guess the Charger is an improvement, but it's still not anything I would want to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Definitely like the S60, but I'm not a fan of the Jetta. The tail is attractive, but I don't like the front end, at least compared to the outgoing one. Too generic. Wonder if the new Passat replacement will be as bland?I think Volkswagen (and Toyota) both feel that bland is what generally sells, so they try to design cars that don't stick out too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I guess the Charger is an improvement, but it's still not anything I would want to drive.It does not look too bad... Too bad it doesnt have a V-10 option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I guess the Charger is an improvement, but it's still not anything I would want to drive.I've never been a fan of the latter-day Charger, but after having ridden in a coworker's SRT-8, I can say that 425 horsepower goes quite a ways toward mitigating its styling shortcomings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 It does not look too bad... Too bad it doesnt have a V-10 option.It kinda looks like a 4-door mustang... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 It kinda looks like a 4-door mustang...The car's butt looks like the illegitimate son of an Audi A5 and the Ford Mustang. Which of the two is the father or mother escapes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 The car's butt looks like the illegitimate son of an Audi A5 and the Ford Mustang. Which of the two is the father or mother escapes me.Audi A5? The rear looks more like the Dodge Challenger's rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) Check it out, its VW Passat replacement. VW already released 2 skecthes of the unamed car, so someone came up with a render for it. Expect to see the car on the road in late 2011. Render: Sketch: Thoughts? Edited November 18, 2009 by Urbannizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Check it out, its VW Passat replacement. VW already released 2 skecthes of the unamed car, so someone came up with a render for it. Expect to see the car on the road in late 2011. Render: Sketch: Thoughts? Something about that rendering reminds me of the Chevy Volt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Check it out, its VW Passat replacement. VW already released 2 skecthes of the unamed car, so someone came up with a render for it. Expect to see the car on the road in late 2011. Render: Sketch: Thoughts? Incredible. It still has 4 wheels, 4 doors, engine up front. Like every sedan ever created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Incredible. It still has 4 wheels, 4 doors, engine up front. Like every sedan ever created.Design-wise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Design-wise... Even style-wise. It's just the same old junk, different decade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Design-wise...It isn't bad, but it doesn't do a lot for me, at least in this artist's conception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I like it. Good proportions, and it seems nice and restrained and VW-like, as compared to the more overwrought and busy designs that are common now (eg Honda Accord). It doesn't leap out at you, but it avoids the styling cliches and looks like it would age well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Check it out, its VW Passat replacement. VW already released 2 skecthes of the unamed car, so someone came up with a render for it. Expect to see the car on the road in late 2011. Render: Sketch: Thoughts? Still as bland as ever. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 2010 Lexus GX460 http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/2010-lexus-gx460-official-photos-of-us.html 2011 Lexus LFA http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/21/cars-and-coffee-lexus-lfa-shows-up-ahead-of-la-auto-show/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/10/2011-kia-vg-sedan-first-official-photos.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 2011 5 Series http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0911_2011_bmw_5_series_first_look_and_photos/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) looks not too bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Even style-wise. It's just the same old junk, different decade. I had one of these, a 1992 Premiere. It was a comfortable car. The V6 had eccellent acceleration and handled really well. It was fun to drive. The only problem was the electronics. Since it had a Renault engine, shared with Volvo I was told, the home town mechanics could not figure out why I kept going through alternators. Eventually it left my wife and family stranded out on Highway 77 south of Victoria. I had to have her towed to Victoria and nobody there could figure it out either. I had to get rid of her. The car I mean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) looks not too bad... Its official name is Candenza, it will replace the Amanti. The all-new Cadenza sedan was officially launched in Korea today where it will go on sale under the name K7. The 4,965 mm (195.5'') long Cadenza will take over the role of Kia's flagship sedan from the 10-year old Opirus, also called Amanti in some markets. Designed under the guidance of former Audi design chief Peter Schreyer, the Cadenza is the production version of the KND-5 concept model shown in Seoul earlier this year. Kia said that the new Cadenza will be offered with a total of three gasoline engines ranging from 165HP to 295HP for the 3.5 liter V6, with all models featuring front-wheel drive and a new six-speed automatic transmission. The Hyundai - Kia Group's new 201HP 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection gasoline should be among the choices. According to the Korean automaker, the Cadenza is scheduled to go on sale in most international markets, including North America and Europe, in January 2010. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/2011-kia-cadenza-high-res-photo-gallery.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 2011 5 Series http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0911_2011_bmw_5_series_first_look_and_photos/index.html Do you not think this is an improvement over the current version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Do you not think this is an improvement over the current version?I think it is but, it looks a little to much like the 7-Series for me. Edited November 24, 2009 by Urbannizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I think it is but, it looks a little to much like the 7-Series for me.i don't think that is a bad thing, as the current 7-series is pretty attractive. However, I don't like the blunt front end. I know it is to meet pedestrian safety rules, but I just don't think it fits a car of this size (looks better on the 7). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) I had one of these, a 1992 Premiere. It was a comfortable car. The V6 had excellent acceleration and handled really well. It was fun to drive. The only problem was the electronics. Since it had a Renault engine, shared with Volvo I was told, the home town mechanics could not figure out why I kept going through alternators. Eventually it left my wife and family stranded out on Highway 77 south of Victoria. I had to have her towed to Victoria and nobody there could figure it out either. I had to get rid of her.The car I mean.Our family bought one of these new - the 1989 model. It had a 150 hp Mitsubishi (I thought, but not apparently) V-6. And it was decent. 7/70 warranty. This was the "Last Rambler." AMC bought/partnered with Renault on the design of the car, taking design ques from Volvo (headrests/body style)... and then Chrysler bought AMC... and then rebranded the "AMC Premiere" as the "Eagle Premiere" in 1987/88. It was built in Ontario at fairly advanced factory - for the day. It was the last car AMC attempted to put its name on.The car had what was called "ground switching" electronics. Most electrical systems always have the ground/neutral connected at all times - and switch the hot (on and off).In the Eagle Premiere... the hot side of the circuit was always connected... it was the ground side that switched on and off.Backwards.Needless to say, we had issues with the electrical, as well as the transmission. And one time.. at a red light the car would not move forward. I had to push it through the intersection.... and then drive it home in reverse (on side streets) for that last mile to the house. I never drove it again.I saw an ad once: "For sale. 1988 Eagle Premiere. $2000 worth of repairs. Asking $2001 OBO."Our family should have bought the Maxima. But Chrysler cut us a deal that was just too good to refuse... Edited November 24, 2009 by BryanS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) looks not too bad... Wow, look at it in black!!! Never new a Kia can look this good. I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Wow, look at it in black!!! Never new a Kia can look this good. I want one. I know the former Audi design chief moved over to Kia, and that he is responsible for these new hot designs we are seeing, but I guess I'm surprised at just how blantant Kia is in copying the look we see on new Audis. Same guy, yeah, but isn't there some sort of design look-and-feel that becomes the property of the company the designer works for? I guess they can argue they are merely taking "design cues" from Audi, but geez those taillights could have literally come off an A4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I know the former Audi design chief moved over to Kia, and that he is responsible for these new hot designs we are seeing, but I guess I'm surprised at just how blantant Kia is in copying the look we see on new Audis. Same guy, yeah, but isn't there some sort of design look-and-feel that becomes the property of the company the designer works for? I guess they can argue they are merely taking "design cues" from Audi, but geez those taillights could have literally come off an A4. I would'nt call it copying since the Audi design chief moved to Kia, and only the rear resembles Audi. They almost, literally ripped the taillights off the A4. I don't see any other Audi resemblance on Kia's other vehicles. 2010 A4 Rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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