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  1. ccap41
    I wouldn't expect anything else from you.
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    Yeah, my bad on the typing.. 'z' and 'x' are right next to each other... *face palm* And I agree. They shouldn't be compared but some like to look strictly at output and say one is superior to the other and this XJ220 has a higher output V6 than the new Mercedes sixes.
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    Definitely! We know Ford is working on a hybrid F150 already, right?
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    I mean the ZJ220 had a twin turbo V6 back in the 90's making 542hp.. That's a great reason why you looking strightly at output isn't always good because your I6 Mercedes engines will take a back seat to a nearly 30 year old car.
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    These fake AMG cars aren't real AMG cars either. They're watering down the brand with that crap. Ehhh I think it is a bit of a stretch saying it is THE BEST 6 out there. If you're just talking straight numbers, which it appears so if you're claiming the 1.6 in the hyper car is the best, then the Ford GT's needs to be up there along with the Raptor/Navigator's. That is if you're just talking horsepower and torque, which you likely are.
  6. ccap41
    Hybrid Tacoma... Mmmmm.
  7. ccap41
    Sorry, I was just looking at msrp's from manufacturers. The BMW also wouldn't be 60k if it's used but MSRP's is kind of the easiest way to compare prices. There's a milllion more pieces to a vehicle outside of the engine and transmission that can fail and everybody who isn't biased knows previous generations of VWs weren't known to be the most reliable vehicles. That doesn't mean the engine won't last 3 lifetimes though. X5 35d with the air suspension would absolutely do the same comfort cruising.
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    IMO, there's nothing a about a Touareg that says, " Buy me over the competition" And for 60k I'd just rather the BMW. I know it's strictly preference but the TDI Touarge is pretty old in comparison and is coming from a generation of VW's that don't have the greatest reputation for reliability.
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    What's their tow rating? Nvm, I looked it up. It's not enough.
  10. ccap41
    Cadillac. Hatchback. ? INTEREST PIQUED!
  11. ccap41
    That's a shame for the ATS..
  12. ccap41
    Probably the same reason they're moving to the I6 configuration. Back then, V8's sold in most every model so a modular design there paid off, economies of scale with V8's. Now that V8's are dying and everything is downsizing a practical move is to move their bulk engines to being modular with each other. Hence, I6-I3.
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    I don't know what the F*** is going on with the front end but it looks terrible. The tailgate/rear looks fantastic though.
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    Isn't the whole electric turbocharger there to get rid of lag completely? Incorporating all of those has nothing to do with selling an EV. Not sure if you're just trying to plug EVs into everything but that has nothing to do with this vehicle. Do you just not like Inline 6's? Because it isn't the same solution as there hasn't been one engine with all of the technology wrapped into one package. Yes, as Drew has said none of it is brand new stuff but it is new to incorporate it into one engine. Where did he say "worlds best" in referencing this engine?
  15. ccap41
    I already gave you one realistic reason why lower NVH would benefit any vehicle, especially a luxury automaker.
  16. ccap41
    Somebody sounds sour that Mercedes manages to integrate all of those things from other companies into one. Yeah, they're not the first. Okay. But they're the first to integrate all of those technologies into one engine and I don't see how, in any way, that can be seen in a negative light. Using a supercharger to eliminate lag HAS to take more energy than an electronic turbo. The belt is spinning something whether it is engaged or not. I also don't recall saying it was revolutionary but simply asked what other vehicle has combined those technologies into one engine and with your list of what other vehicles use, no. Nobody else has combined them all. yet.
  17. ccap41
    Alrighty, thanks! At first, i thought maybe I just didn't click "save" on the bottom the other day but when I checked today I had done it correctly, so I thought.
  18. ccap41
    Niiiiiice! I'm still getting emails out the ass, fyi. I had it saved as one email a week for stuff I follow. I just got rid of that to no notifications. We shall see how that works.
  19. ccap41
    I don't know the kind of miles you put on your vehicles or what your driving style is but they offer it in a diesel option too.
  20. ccap41
    X5 has a 5952lb tow rating.. If the Navigator/Escalade are on your radar the Land Cruiser should be as well. 8100lbs tow rating. It also has the word "Cruiser" right in its name.
  21. ccap41
    Cushy ride and a decent tow rating are probably a difficult combination to find. I would think the new Expedition/Navigator would be in there as well though. But they definitely won't be CPO for a bit yet. Not sure when you're thinking of pulling the trigger but I'd think you'd need at least a year to get some supply and choices on the used market. GLS also has a 7500lb tow rating with any engine.
  22. ccap41
    So where is the example of them all thrown together? Mercedes? I just want to hear an I8. I bet they sound pretty cool. ------------------------------------------------------------- I don't think they're necessarily replacing harsh V6's but if they have a smoother engine that can be used more and modular, why not? Also, if it's smoother and quieter they won't need as much sound deadening in the vehicle saving on weight. Whole package idea, not just one or two things.
  23. ccap41
    They don't go away at 200k units. It then gets cut in half to $3750 for another 200k units then cut in half again for the remaining 200k units before completely expiring.
  24. ccap41
    Alright, I can agree with it in that sense.
  25. ccap41
    So the loss of billions is income taxes on corporations developing? Because I would not be losing money, you would not be losing money, and the $200m could be invested other places that need funding. Either way, it's whatever. It's over and done with for now so hopefully people buy up EV's with our tax dollars.
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