MidtownCoog Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hold(en) on to your seats, this "El Camino" sounds FAST!http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/...02/pageNumber=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I've always loved station wagons/hatchbacks too. You can't beat the practicality. With small cars, it seems to me that the proportions of a hatchback look a lot better than sedans with stubby little trunks. I agree, though I can't get Niles' (from Frasier) term out of my head The rental agency didn't have a single luxury car left. They stuck me with some vehicle I think they call a hunchback. I recently purchased one, though, and I am quite happy - it is a fugly car, but it grows on you. Good gas mileage, comfortable, and every seat (except driver's) folds flat for extra cargo room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hold(en) on to your seats, this "El Camino" sounds FAST!http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/...02/pageNumber=1That's great they're bringing it to the US, but too bad it will be sold as a Pontiac. I suppose it will get a lot of plastic cladding and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hopefully they don't add a plastic butt. That's so Pontiac. My neighbor just got the Volvo C30. Looks fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 I didn't realize that was sold in the US. Strange that it is only offered in 3-door format. They must be giving up a lot of sales without a 5-door. Not bad-looking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I think the "five door" is the V40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 My neighbor just got the Volvo C30. Looks fun. I was disappointed they didn't offer an AWD option on this car. Maybe they'll do a C30 R version with a high output engine and AWD later in the production run.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chenevert Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 They dont need AWD on that car. The weight penalty of AWD would ruin the car. Bringing the diesel powerplant over to the states and allowing the car to get 50mpg would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 I think the "five door" is the V40.That's at least a size bigger. What would be the advantage of AWD on a car like the C30? For that matter, I'm not sure of the advantage of AWD in Houston. Snow and ice are few and far between. Is it for the road-handling as you sit in traffic on the Katy Freeway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 As far as the Buick, the Chinese apparently LOVE Buicks, it is THE luxury brand there. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/04/2008-...hinese-get.htmlPerhaps an S-Class/7-Series would be a more appropriate comparison. Yeah, it's mostly older Chinese men in their 70's. They like the trunk space for their golfclubs. As soon as these geezers start keeling over like the market here has, the Buicks will cool off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I don't think you need AWD in Houston. It's for them folks up in the snow belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsets Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 The AWD on my Subaru saved my butt once last summer, on 45 during a torrential downpour. I was doing 55 or so, and hit a patch of highway that was pretty much submerged in a couple of inches of water. I felt the back end of the car get loose, I started to skid, and I felt the AWD kick in (transferred more power to the wheels with traction) and was able to maintain control. That said, the car came with me from the snowy north (Montana, where you have a Subaru or a pickup) and it's probably not something I'd purchase again if I was planning on staying in Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 My car has electronic stability control and can do the same thing, just without having AWD.You can even disable it if you feel like burning rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 As a former BMW owner, I can say the only BMW I'd buy now is the 6/m6.That is all.I saw the new 1-Series today. Not exactly Style King. The Bangle-ized sheet metal seems overdone on the sides.I think the "five door" is the V40.Volvo will be introducing a C30 wagon version.Per Autoblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I read in Forbes an AWD v30 is coming next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 That's at least a size bigger. What would be the advantage of AWD on a car like the C30? For that matter, I'm not sure of the advantage of AWD in Houston. Snow and ice are few and far between. Is it for the road-handling as you sit in traffic on the Katy Freeway?Better traction/control in messy conditions, and better handling in dry conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 Who got there first? BMW X6 Ssangyong Actyon BMW has so jumped the shark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Maybe it was Dodge ?........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwilliams Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Blazing new trails in ugliness, I give you the Hummer H3T pickup truck. Who would buy one of these things? doesn't seem this has been released a 1/2 year later (or if it has, i'm not up to date) ... but i have to disagree with your 'Blazing new trails in ugliness' comment. although i do think it looks a little "lego"ish, i do kinda like it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I heard those X6s have problems with oil burn.BMW became lost after the fugged-up the 5 Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 I heard those X6s have problems with oil burn.BMW became lost after the fugged-up the 5 Series.BMW became lost even before that with the Bangle-ized fugly Z5. And around the same time with the hated i-Drive. BMW lost their way when they decided to stop focusing on agile and sporty and instead focus on over-styled land barges.doesn't seem this has been released a 1/2 year later (or if it has, i'm not up to date) ... but i have to disagree with your 'Blazing new trails in ugliness' comment. although i do think it looks a little "lego"ish, i do kinda like it.CheersIf you like Hummers now is the time to buy one. GM announced yesterday they are putting Hummer on "strategic review", meaning probably selling the brand or shutting it down. I'm sure the dealers will be practically giving them away today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 If you like Hummers now is the time to buy one. GM announced yesterday they are putting Hummer on "strategic review", meaning probably selling the brand or shutting it down. I'm sure the dealers will be practically giving them away today.GM Shutting down 4 Truck Plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 More bad truck and SUV news.May SalesLook at the chart in the article. Ford trucks down 31%, and Chevy down 42%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Americans still make a better truck than Toy(ota). The Toy wants to be an F150 so bad you can see it in the design. Remember the commerical when "they asked how to make American trucks better"?It's not like Toy has great MPG unless you drive 52.5 in the slow lane late at night. Real truck buyers never bought Toyota to begin with, which is why you see a 4% decline vs. the American trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Real truck buyers never bought Toyota to begin with, which is why you see a 4% decline vs. the American trucks.Perhaps you should read the article closer. Toyota overall sales are down 4% versus May 2007 sales. Chevy trucks are down 42% versus May 2007. Ford trucks are down 31% versus May 2007."Real truck buyers" dropped 42%. Fake truck buyers only dropped 4%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 "Real truck buyers" dropped 42%. Fake truck buyers only dropped 4%. I love my 04 "fake truck". Kicks the butt of any other truck I've owned. flipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) doesn't seem this has been released a 1/2 year later (or if it has, i'm not up to date) ... but i have to disagree with your 'Blazing new trails in ugliness' comment. although i do think it looks a little "lego"ish, i do kinda like it.Cheershello everyone, Yeah, I think it is very ugly too!! I like the American trucks better than the Toy(ota) ones----good play on words!! Edited June 16, 2008 by ChrisP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Well, technically, Toyota Tundra IS an "American truck", as they are built in San Antonio. But, the Nissan Titan, destroys ALL in class. The Titan is also built in America NOT Japan. Edited June 16, 2008 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Well, technically, Toyota Tundra IS an "American truck", as they are built in San Antonio. But, the Nissan Titan, destroys ALL in class. The Titan is also built in America NOT Japan.That's true, but I've been seeing a number of Titans and Tundra trucks being used as "work trucks" by contractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) That's true, but I've been seeing a number of Titans and Tundra trucks being used as "work trucks" by contractors. If I wasn't hauling anything over 8000 pounds, Titan would be my truck in a heartbeat. Red, if you ask if that is with or without ME in the truck, YOU will catch a serious beatdown the next time I see you !!!! Edited June 16, 2008 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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