Jump to content
Create New...

Z-06

Members
  • Posts

    8,819
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Posts posted by Z-06

  1. Other than suspension, it is $100 decals. It has oil pan protection and front and rear skid plates with higher capacity air filter for mud brawling.

    Here are the complete details:

    Z71 Appearance Off-Road Package
    This available option includes the following features:
    • 46mm high-pressure gas-charged shocks
    • A 36mm front stabilizer bar
    • Off-road jounce bumpers to absorb large suspension inputs
    • Under body transfer case shield
    • High-capacity air cleaner
    • Z71 badge and decals
    • Unique gauge cluster, lower bumper appearance, interior trim plates and grill design
    • Brushed metal Z71 door sill plate
    • Hill descent control
    • Recovery hooks (2WD models)
    • Trailering Package, locking differential and 17” Bright Machined wheels on LT
    • 18” Bright Machined wheels on LTZ
  2. I agree with everyone one with the RWD Toyota platform. Toyota (Subaru) almost perfected it.

    However, as much as BRZ is a fun and fantastic car, after spending a quality time test driving it, to almost purchase, I am a little underwhelmed.

    Why? The engine. No it does not need high horsepower, but it is not a fun companion. The motor shows its deficiencies while trying to have fun and my limits of fun are nearly not as high as Randy Pobst's or Ron Fellows'. The high strung motor just begs for more torque. It is weaker than the 2.4 in my TSX. It gasps when pushing too hard and unwilling.

    The execution of the powertrain gets 6/10 points. I would say a 250 hp motor with 250 lb-ft torque would be a good companion for that 2,800 lb car.

  3. Single digit tire pressure that is amazing. I hardly see any technology that got transferred in modern pickups.

    Like the latest snap-on tractor from John Deere, this thing would have a tremendous potential in modern day. Too bad innovation doesn't exist in modern automobile manufacturers.

    • Agree 1
  4. Yes, Cruze Eco manual is really the deal killer for the Cruze diesel. People are getting 44-45 mpg quite often.

    The average fuel economy for the Eco and Diesel are 35 and 36.5 mpg, respectively. That 1.5 mpg delta with a ~$0.60 price differential in fuel prices is really hard to overcome. And we are not even taking into consideration the price differential between the two models.

    As much as I love diesels, if I were in market for Cruze I would buy an ECO.

    Cruze Diesel really needs a manual transmission. Another blunder from GM.

  5. I'm in need of new tires as well on the TSX.. I have been using summer tires but my commute is longer now. I'm leaning towards Continental PureContacts.

    For those I would consider Bridgestones (I can't remember the name on top of my head). My wife's TSX has had them since our life in Michigan and she has put close to 65,000 on them and are still over their tread wear.

×
×
  • Create New...

Hey there, we noticed you're using an ad-blocker. We're a small site that is supported by ads or subscriptions. We rely on these to pay for server costs and vehicle reviews.  Please consider whitelisting us in your ad-blocker, or if you really like what you see, you can pick up one of our subscriptions for just $1.75 a month or $15 a year. It may not seem like a lot, but it goes a long way to help support real, honest content, that isn't generated by an AI bot.

See you out there.

Drew
Editor-in-Chief

Write what you are looking for and press enter or click the search icon to begin your search

Change privacy settings