By reilo Go To PostYou'd be surprised, but Wooden's posts on poop don't appeal to advertisers.I thought you had ads. This is one of the few sites I've whitelisted. I appreciate your altruism.
You dont have ads, why not? I dont think anyone here would mind. The back of the Ferrari is cold but the front looks way to much like corvette
So Turo is showing that there's a base model Alfa Romeo Giulia available for rent when I'm in LA.
I'm seriously considering it but at the same time, I dunno if I can trust a rental Italian to not break down on me lmao.
Ahh fuck it, it's too good of an opportunity to pass up. This should be exciting to say the least lmao.
Ahh fuck it, it's too good of an opportunity to pass up. This should be exciting to say the least lmao.
By Adam Go To Postyolo
What weekend are you in town again, jk?
August 16-19.
Hit me up if you’re free, my schedule is practically open except for Fri/Sat/Sun in the evening lol.
By jongkookie Go To PostAugust 16-19.
Hit me up if you’re free, my schedule is practically open except for Fri/Sat/Sun in the evening lol.
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I actually don't love the blue.. much prefer the darker versions
$50K to save 40 lbs.. i wonder if it makes people with a few extra pounds really feel fat.
$50K to save 40 lbs.. i wonder if it makes people with a few extra pounds really feel fat.
Citing anonymous sources, Automobile magazine wrote BMW management has canceled the convertible version of the 2 Series, the standard-wheelbase 7 Series, the X2, the coupe and convertible variants of the 8 Series, and the next-generation Z4.Sucks for Toyota
By Smokey Go To Post
Murica
I love this car. I loved the old price point better though.
By reilo Go To PostSucks for Toyota
They’re canceling the 8 series, wut
By Smokey Go To PostThey’re canceling the 8 series, wut
That quote is taken a bit out of context. This is how fake news spreads.
An unverified report claims the firm will pluck slow-selling models from its range to significantly trim its operating expenses during the 2020s.
Key word there is "2020s". That's a whole decade of decision making. The 2-series is a no brainer. The Z4 exists, the 2-series convertible doesn't need to. I wouldn't be surprised to see the 2-series disappear altogether either. The 7-series only comes in long wheelbase in the US anyway. No loss there, especially when the 5-series is almost as big as a short wheelbase 7-series.
The X2 seems highly, HIGHLY questionable. It sells and it sells well. It's likely there are simply no plans to build a 2nd gen car AT THE MOMENT, because that'd be too early to start and it's possible BMW simply intends to produce this car with multiple revisions and facelifts for a long time. The Z4, same story. The current one just came out and not a chance in hell will BMW start spending money R&Ding for a new one. 8-series? See Z4.
BMW doesn't truly know where the market will go in the next 8 years for certain kinds of cars and thus will not start working on them until they know exactly how they can properly sell them, be it as electric, hybrid/electric, etc.
But no, the Z4 and 8-series are not canceled. They've spend billions making these cars. They HAVE to build them until they break even or get close, they literally have no choice. They just don't have successors lined up for 2027 or whatever year they will cease production.
It's also weird because isn't BMW king of gross margins? For them to have low margins on any vehicle they sell would be an utter shock to me.
Porsche is the one true king. But as far as pedestrian vehicles for us plebeians, yeah it's BMW. It's something like an average of $7K per car sold.
I just think this massive expansion of line-ups is slowly biting car brands in the ass. Filling in gaps that didn't need to be filled in, ballooning line-ups as a result. The market is going to rapidly change in the next 5-7 years and BMW knows they need to stay ahead. They've already gone as far as partnering with Jaguar on EV tech. And likewise, Jaguar will be sourcing V8s from BMW. Sad times, but consolidation and collaboration is probably what's in store for a number of brands.
I just think this massive expansion of line-ups is slowly biting car brands in the ass. Filling in gaps that didn't need to be filled in, ballooning line-ups as a result. The market is going to rapidly change in the next 5-7 years and BMW knows they need to stay ahead. They've already gone as far as partnering with Jaguar on EV tech. And likewise, Jaguar will be sourcing V8s from BMW. Sad times, but consolidation and collaboration is probably what's in store for a number of brands.
OOoh, hrmm. Let's see. I'm still a few months away from a full year of ownership but I have roughly 2,500 miles on it since I bought.
Pros
- Much like my earlier impressions and since the debut of the concept, this car has all the style fixings I could ever want. The previous owner did a picture perfect job picking out the options for this car. I never thought I'd own a deep red car like this but now I can hardly picture myself in a new car without this combo.
- The interior is beautiful. A slight notch below the RS5 (maybe?) but a step above the C63S in terms of layout to me which I found godawfully busy. The steering wheel is perfect. The seats are comfortable, beautiful, and the black leather with red stitching is marvelous. The waterfall console is just seamless.
- This... engine. It's so intoxicating. It's smooth, it's stupid powerful, and it's so fun to be foot down with it. I thought I would miss the high-revving nature of the E92 M3 engine, but the experience in this trounces it.
- The exhaust is probably even better than advertised. It's a different feeling when you have direct input over it.
- Granted my experience in the segment is limited, but the driving dynamics just feel right. There's no wasted motion.
- The ZF 8-Speed is the only automatic I have ever liked. It's properly smooth, just right amount visceral in sports mode as it keeps the transmission in gear at almost exactly the amount you want it to. I find it better than the equivalent-sourced in the Audi RS5 I drove and even better than the C63S MCT, which the latter felt super obnoxious in comparison.
- Did I mention how crazy beautiful this car looks?
Cons
- The interior technology is definitely dated. Unfortunately my model year doesn't qualify for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, but if it did it would solve my one gripe. Rear camera works well but could use a resolution bump. They've improved on all of this with the MY16 and newer models but I prioritized RWD over AWD, as the V8s are AWD only now.
- This is much less a criticism of the car and more of modern city living, but on the streets of San Francisco the suspension could use an extra softer setting for when I commute to work because some of these roads are awful.
- Gas mileage sucks but it's 3.5MPG better than my old M3?
- Rear visibility isn't great because sports car.
- The stock Pirelli Zero runflats suck ass, but I'll replace those soon.
- Start/Stop on this car is intrusive and irritating most of the time so I don't use it.
Pros
- Much like my earlier impressions and since the debut of the concept, this car has all the style fixings I could ever want. The previous owner did a picture perfect job picking out the options for this car. I never thought I'd own a deep red car like this but now I can hardly picture myself in a new car without this combo.
- The interior is beautiful. A slight notch below the RS5 (maybe?) but a step above the C63S in terms of layout to me which I found godawfully busy. The steering wheel is perfect. The seats are comfortable, beautiful, and the black leather with red stitching is marvelous. The waterfall console is just seamless.
- This... engine. It's so intoxicating. It's smooth, it's stupid powerful, and it's so fun to be foot down with it. I thought I would miss the high-revving nature of the E92 M3 engine, but the experience in this trounces it.
- The exhaust is probably even better than advertised. It's a different feeling when you have direct input over it.
- Granted my experience in the segment is limited, but the driving dynamics just feel right. There's no wasted motion.
- The ZF 8-Speed is the only automatic I have ever liked. It's properly smooth, just right amount visceral in sports mode as it keeps the transmission in gear at almost exactly the amount you want it to. I find it better than the equivalent-sourced in the Audi RS5 I drove and even better than the C63S MCT, which the latter felt super obnoxious in comparison.
- Did I mention how crazy beautiful this car looks?
Cons
- The interior technology is definitely dated. Unfortunately my model year doesn't qualify for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, but if it did it would solve my one gripe. Rear camera works well but could use a resolution bump. They've improved on all of this with the MY16 and newer models but I prioritized RWD over AWD, as the V8s are AWD only now.
- This is much less a criticism of the car and more of modern city living, but on the streets of San Francisco the suspension could use an extra softer setting for when I commute to work because some of these roads are awful.
- Gas mileage sucks but it's 3.5MPG better than my old M3?
- Rear visibility isn't great because sports car.
- The stock Pirelli Zero runflats suck ass, but I'll replace those soon.
- Start/Stop on this car is intrusive and irritating most of the time so I don't use it.
There's a chance I might trade in the Z for an employee deal on a V6 F-Type in the coming months. :|
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostThere's a chance I might trade in the Z for an employee deal on a V6 F-Type in the coming months. :|
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By Facism Go To PostJags must mean something completely different in the usa
A lot of my partialness to the brand is how well they've treated me since my first one back in 2012. The service dept has been terrific from the start. The sales dept has been just as good, if not better. And becoming friends with my sales rep has opened up a lot of extra access for me as well as being able to get employee deals on these things.
They've also been far more reliable than the German cars I've had in the past too, and their looks age far better too inside and out.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostA lot of my partialness to the brand is how well they've treated me since my first one back in 2012. The service dept has been terrific from the start. The sales dept has been just as good, if not better. And becoming friends with my sales rep has opened up a lot of extra access for me as well as being able to get employee deals on these things.That's pretty decent of them. Nice to here.
They've also been far more reliable than the German cars I've had in the past too, and their looks age far better too inside and out.
By Facism Go To PostThat's pretty decent of them. Nice to here.
Yeah, and I didn't even mention that when I had an A/C problem with my 2016 XF, corporate gave me $3000 for my troubles.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostYeah, and I didn't even mention that when I had an A/C problem with my 2016 XF, corporate gave me $3000 for my troubles.
Jag shill :p
Nissan is in such dire straits right now, they need to charge this kind of absurd money to fund further projects.
I use to have so much love for Nissan/Infiniti about 10 years ago. Now they're arguably the worst Asian-market maker we have in the States. And their pitiful sales drops and massive 99% decreases in revenue show that much. The quality of the entire brand has gone absolutely downhill.
I use to have so much love for Nissan/Infiniti about 10 years ago. Now they're arguably the worst Asian-market maker we have in the States. And their pitiful sales drops and massive 99% decreases in revenue show that much. The quality of the entire brand has gone absolutely downhill.
IMO Nissan has gone the way of the early 2000's era of Korean manufacturers.
Most of what you see on Nissan lots are rental-spec cars built for the cheapest consumer possible. Stuff like ProPilot Assist or the other cool tech features they have are in the higher level trims, unfortunately, none of their prospective buyers want to step up to those trim levels so dealers tend to stock the lowest trim levels possible... it's kind of a catch-22.
Infiniti on the other hand, I have no clue where they've gone wrong. My only guess is that they're lacking brand loyalty that the European brands have. Being in the car business for a couple of years(though I don't do sales, just marketing) I've never heard of someone say "I went from a Euro brand to a non-Euro brand because their cars look great/have something special." It's always "I went to a non-Euro brand because my previous Euro car is unreliable as hell and cost expensive to maintain."
The interesting thing is that most people seem to be loyal at least to the European continent, often jumping between the European brands instead of going to Infiniti, Acura, or Genesis for example. Seems like once you get the taste of European cars, you're never going back to Asia or American cars... it's almost like a cult lmao. That said, I think the biggest reason why this happens is because of the dealer experience... luxury brands are just on a different level than non-lux brands in terms of the sales and service experience.
Most of what you see on Nissan lots are rental-spec cars built for the cheapest consumer possible. Stuff like ProPilot Assist or the other cool tech features they have are in the higher level trims, unfortunately, none of their prospective buyers want to step up to those trim levels so dealers tend to stock the lowest trim levels possible... it's kind of a catch-22.
Infiniti on the other hand, I have no clue where they've gone wrong. My only guess is that they're lacking brand loyalty that the European brands have. Being in the car business for a couple of years(though I don't do sales, just marketing) I've never heard of someone say "I went from a Euro brand to a non-Euro brand because their cars look great/have something special." It's always "I went to a non-Euro brand because my previous Euro car is unreliable as hell and cost expensive to maintain."
The interesting thing is that most people seem to be loyal at least to the European continent, often jumping between the European brands instead of going to Infiniti, Acura, or Genesis for example. Seems like once you get the taste of European cars, you're never going back to Asia or American cars... it's almost like a cult lmao. That said, I think the biggest reason why this happens is because of the dealer experience... luxury brands are just on a different level than non-lux brands in terms of the sales and service experience.
By jongkookie Go To PostIMO Nissan has gone the way of the early 2000's era of Korean manufacturers.It's more than just service experience it's how quiet and comfortable the ride is and the quality of materials in the cabin. Nothing squeaks at all and at speed they just feel stable. After getting a hand me down 2004 C230 Kompressor I was hooked. Can't quite afford a performance version of a German but I'm getting close.
Most of what you see on Nissan lots are rental-spec cars built for the cheapest consumer possible. Stuff like ProPilot Assist or the other cool tech features they have are in the higher level trims, unfortunately, none of their prospective buyers want to step up to those trim levels so dealers tend to stock the lowest trim levels possible… it's kind of a catch-22.
Infiniti on the other hand, I have no clue where they've gone wrong. My only guess is that they're lacking brand loyalty that the European brands have. Being in the car business for a couple of years(though I don't do sales, just marketing) I've never heard of someone say "I went from a Euro brand to a non-Euro brand because their cars look great/have something special." It's always "I went to a non-Euro brand because my previous Euro car is unreliable as hell and cost expensive to maintain."
The interesting thing is that most people seem to be loyal at least to the European continent, often jumping between the European brands instead of going to Infiniti, Acura, or Genesis for example. Seems like once you get the taste of European cars, you're never going back to Asia or American cars… it's almost like a cult lmao. That said, I think the biggest reason why this happens is because of the dealer experience… luxury brands are just on a different level than non-lux brands in terms of the sales and service experience.
By Lunatic Go To PostIs that true? Because their Infiniti brand is class. Honest question.
Infiniti has two good cars: Q60 Coupe and QX80. The other stuff is recycled and outdated garbage. And even the Q60 and QX80 have faults, namely their outdated interior tech, but they are both beautiful cars that ride well, priced well, and get the job done. The Q50 is old. The Q30 is a piece of junk with a shitty Mercedes powertrain, but with a pretty interior. The QX50 is great looking but underwhelming to drive, its engine overhyped, and its transmission...CVT. The QX60 is outdated and a dinosaur. The Q70 dates back to when it was still called the Infiniti M37/M56. I had one, it was great back then, but it is horrendously outdated too - it's 8 years old. Kill it.
They're all serviceable cars and they are all good looking too. But they use such outdated powertrains and infotainment systems that it is maddening. Nissan should've built Infiniti a halo car and put some more money into their tech.
Also, bears adding that while Infiniti's new 3.0L VR30TT motors are amazing (they truly are absolutely incredible engines), they should have proliferated through Nissan's lineup by now into everything and not just TWO fucking cars. The Maxima should have this motor. The QX60 should have this motor. Hell, even the QX50 should have this motor because the 2.0T is pitiful. What's been holding this wonderful little gem back though is a shitty gearbox.
Which once again brings me back to Nissan being incompetent and unwilling to spend money. Design a great engine...pair it to a 10 year old transmission. Makes sense.
Which once again brings me back to Nissan being incompetent and unwilling to spend money. Design a great engine...pair it to a 10 year old transmission. Makes sense.
Yeah, I'm not sure what the hell Infiniti is doing with the Q50. One of my friends has one and he can't wait for his lease to end... he thinks the car is soulless, an appliance with 4 wheels, or as he lovingly calls it, an Altima for the rich lmao.
His lease ends next year and I'm slowly converting him into a VW/Audi lol. He wants a GTI but may opt for an S3 coz he likes sedans over hatches for some reason. :\
Yep. I'm 2 years in my GTI, put in about 30k miles since I got it(currently at 46k) and the only trouble I've had is the battery dying on me a few weeks ago. Other than that, it still drives really well and haven't run any into issues yet. *knocks on wood*
His lease ends next year and I'm slowly converting him into a VW/Audi lol. He wants a GTI but may opt for an S3 coz he likes sedans over hatches for some reason. :\
By Lunatic Go To PostIt's more than just service experience it's how quiet and comfortable the ride is and the quality of materials in the cabin. Nothing squeaks at all and at speed they just feel stable. After getting a hand me down 2004 C230 Kompressor I was hooked. Can't quite afford a performance version of a German but I'm getting close.
Yep. I'm 2 years in my GTI, put in about 30k miles since I got it(currently at 46k) and the only trouble I've had is the battery dying on me a few weeks ago. Other than that, it still drives really well and haven't run any into issues yet. *knocks on wood*
Seems like something's changing in the XKR-S market. National search shows only 9 for sale. One of them is a poor example here in the Orlando area, and it also has a CarFax reporting repairs and damage, and the rims are curbed. This car's been sitting for 8 months. I remember seeing it when I was shopping for mine.
Meanwhile all the other examples are priced in the higher $50K and $60K range. When I bought mine, a lot of XKR-S' were listed in the lower 50s and higher 40s. Some very low mileage cars in the high 50s. I'm very pleased to see this.
Meanwhile all the other examples are priced in the higher $50K and $60K range. When I bought mine, a lot of XKR-S' were listed in the lower 50s and higher 40s. Some very low mileage cars in the high 50s. I'm very pleased to see this.
So the new M3 will have AWD but there will be a version that's RWD with a manual transmission.
'The next BMW M3 will have the brand new S58 engine that we're launching in the X3 M and X4 M,' he told us in an interview for the August 2019 issue. 'It will have 480bhp in the standard version and 510bhp in the Competition version.
'Drivetrain-wise, think about the M5's all-wheel drive system - we are able to put it in the M3 as well. It'll be very similar. But we will also do rear-wheel drive cars, purer ones too and a manual stick shift.'
Lol yesterday I got to witness the nearby BMW dealer unload the X3 M Competition off a truck. Damn thing looked and sounded deadly for an SUV.
I want one.
I want one.
The livery is awful on a modern day Z. It's amazing how Nissan shit the bed with this 50th Anniv. car. What a pitiful way to celebrate the Z. When it was revealed during the (NYC?) auto show I was appalled.
By reilo Go To Post
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