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Toyota News: Next Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ in Development
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Toyota
I haven't driven one to be able to answer that... but take an Elise and lower the center of gravity, even with more weight, it's going to be pretty damn good. Car and Driver said: So 911 like... that's typically a good thing. That said... the Model 3 rides terribly and handles only average. So it's not like Tesla has knowledge advantage. They just did well with the roadster because it was Lotus based. -
Toyota News: Next Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ in Development
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Toyota
Tesla already did that a decade ago. The Tesla Roadster was Lotus Elise based (fantastic handling) and crazy fast (they could walk away from an Audi R8 like it was standing still). The question was the price, not the handling, weight, or speed. -
yeah, I only use Top tier... and that usually means Costco. I'm rolling in an Escalade rental this week.... making it tough not to want one.
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You probably have more storage on your Macbook than in those computers combined.
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It's not a dud... it's just not enough engine for that vehicle. Even when suckling on premium.
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Toyota News: Next Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ in Development
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That's exactly the type of car they are... a Miata competitor but with a hardtop and slightly more room in the cabin. -
How often do you change your oil?
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Product Questions and Reviews
Toronado and Buick both get Mobile 1 and a Purloator or Bosch oil filter. The Encore I wait till the meter gets to 20%... that gets me about 5,000 to 6,000 miles. The Toronado gets a good old fashioned window sticker that Autozone gives out for free. I do that every 5,000 miles or once a year. It also gets a can of Zinc in the oil. I was going to do the engine air filter and the cabin filter on the Buick, but oddly enough they're special order at the parts shops unless I go to the dealership. I have a $15 rebate gift card to use at Pepboys, so I'll have to special order it there. -
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Guys, the 2.0t hardly sold here anyway. The base engine is effectively the 3.6. This is a Chinese market move for a chauffeur driven car.
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and BMW, and Toyota
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Not when there are 4 additional engine choices above that. 3.6, 3.0TT, 4.2TT, 4.2TT-V 7 seconds to 60 is fine for most people anyway. Someone buying a base base base CT6 isn't going to be concerned with 0-60, they're going to be concerned with heated seats.
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Toyota News: Toyota and Suzuki to Share Platforms for Overseas Market
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Right... I'm pointing out the good spots in the Suzuki lineup for why they should have stayed.- 8 replies
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It's like early 80s Benz month here in Pittsburgh. I don't know where they all came from all of the sudden.
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^^^ People at work can't even keep the bathroom clean. They have a porter come by 3 times a day to clean it and it still looks like trash.
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Toyota News: Toyota and Suzuki to Share Platforms for Overseas Market
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Toyota
While the XL7 wasn't great, the Frontier based Equator actually looked good and has some (minor) interior improvements over its host Nissan. The SX4 was a unique entry for those who needed a small car and AWD at a time when that was a relatively rare combination. Plus the Kazashi was a great little sedan that just needed a bit more power to be perfect for its size. It never was going to be a camry beater, but it didn't have to be.- 8 replies
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Rivian Files For Patent on Reconfigurable Bed
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Much of the overcapacity issues at FCA involve the Italian brands even being in production in the first place.
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Jeep News: Why No Turbo-Four in the Jeep Gladiator?!
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in Jeep
$10,000 over a base Wrangler, but they won't sell the hybrid as a base model. It will be a premium optioned model and then get the hybrid powertrain on top of it.- 22 replies
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Toyota News: Toyota and Suzuki to Share Platforms for Overseas Market
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Suzuki should never have left the U.S. market. They at least had some semi-unique offerings.- 8 replies
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Next gen Charger underpinnings - what's it going to be?
Drew Dowdell replied to trinacriabob's topic in Dodge
I think they're just going to rehash the current cars.... but watch for news about Brampton assembly and CAW negotiations. That will determine their fate -
Chrysler News: FCA Turned Down PSA Merger Offer
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Land Rover - Jaguar or Mazda or even Hyundai The thing is, I think they've already turned down those options. -
Toyota News: Next Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ in Development
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Toyota
To harp on power in these cars is to completely miss the point. These are handling and agility cars. They are extremely satisfying drives without having to break the speed laws to get satisfaction.