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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1410 on: July 01, 2015, 06:23:07 PM »
yeah..that's the only reason I even mentioned it lol..I am seriously wanting to wait and watch what this thing will do.
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1411 on: July 01, 2015, 06:24:26 PM »
in other news, I am considering seriously to get rid of my 1996 Subaru outback. nearing 200k (240k on the motor, an EJ22)

Possible replacements include Honda Element, Honda Ridgeline and on the other spectrum a Prius  )(
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1412 on: July 01, 2015, 06:31:16 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on July 01, 2015, 04:40:09 PM
^This. Tires almost greater than everything else. Have a problem you want resolved? Look at your tires first then elsewhere.

Almost. Getting off the line, AWD on all-seasons will still beat RWD on snows. Otherwise AWD only has an advantage when on the power, for obvious reasons. Even then, implementation is key. There's a great video that Matt Farah did driving an M235xi around a soaking wet track, and it's handling is complete and utter dog shit. An S4 would NOT be totally out of shape like that.

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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1413 on: July 01, 2015, 06:35:23 PM »
Quote from: sachu on July 01, 2015, 06:24:26 PM
in other news, I am considering seriously to get rid of my 1996 Subaru outback. nearing 200k (240k on the motor, an EJ22)

Possible replacements include Honda Element, Honda Ridgeline and on the other spectrum a Prius  )(

Why not the Focus?
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1414 on: July 01, 2015, 06:37:26 PM »
Quote from: DaveBSC on July 01, 2015, 06:31:16 PM
Almost. Getting off the line, AWD on all-seasons will still beat RWD on snows. Otherwise AWD only has an advantage when on the power, for obvious reasons. Even then, implementation is key. There's a great video that Matt Farah did driving an M235xi around a soaking wet track, and it's handling is complete and utter dog shit. An S4 would NOT be totally out of shape like that.

Implementation IS key. That's why I caveated my post a bit. I've seen videos of FWD on snow and ice tires embarass some AWD setup on all seasons. The problem with AWD is it can give an ignorant and risky driver a false sense of confidence.
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1415 on: July 01, 2015, 08:17:52 PM »
Here's a great example of the differences between AWD systems in the snow. Porsche 911 AWD vs. Audi R8. Both on P-Zeros. In this situation, Audi AWD > Porsche AWD.


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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1416 on: July 01, 2015, 09:19:26 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on July 01, 2015, 06:35:23 PM
Why not the Focus?



The regular focus or focus hybrid?

The main reason I am looking at the Prius is the gas mileage and the ability to have room in the back for my dog and possibly sleep atleast diagonally.

I am burning through 250-300$ in gas every month. The way I drive, both my current cars don't do any better than 20MPG for the outback and 24 for the GT86. Main downside of the prius, well other than being a prius is you can't tow anything with it (insurance won't cover if you get into an accident towing it). I need to be able to transport a dirt bike or a street bike every so often.


Honda RIdgeline..not as easy to sleep in as the Element nor as easy to clean on the itnerior having a dog and all, but great for everything else. Looks like crap though and both the Hondas suck worse than the outback on fuel economy.

Which is leaving me leaning towards the Prius still. Unless am missin gout on some other car. A Kia optima maybe?

And why a Ford Focus?
The reasons the honda element i feel suits me is the pressure washable interior which is great for having a dog, plenty of room to sleep inside, AWD and ability to town.
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1417 on: July 02, 2015, 01:10:42 AM »
Quote from: sachu on July 01, 2015, 09:19:26 PM
I am burning through 250-300$ in gas every month. The way I drive, both my current cars don't do any better than 20MPG for the outback and 24 for the GT86. Main downside of the prius, well other than being a prius is you can't tow anything with it (insurance won't cover if you get into an accident towing it). I need to be able to transport a dirt bike or a street bike every so often.

Well that's an easy solution, bring a different car when you need to tow, assuming you'll know before hand.

My mom has a Prius and I drove it, that thing is a dog, at least the 2011 model. You probably know that already though.
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1418 on: July 02, 2015, 01:58:04 AM »
yeah, but i already  have one fun car.

i don't want to end up with 3 vehicles, a truck, a fun car and a commuter :P
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1419 on: July 02, 2015, 03:04:20 AM »
Quote from: sachu on July 02, 2015, 01:58:04 AM
yeah, but i already  have one fun car.

i don't want to end up with 3 vehicles, a truck, a fun car and a commuter :P

hello,

i'm wondering, why not?

i know that one of the gear-head rags suggested a two car solution, one for fun, one for utility. perhaps some sort of older beater truck for when you need to haul bikes, a commuter and a fun car? if you can accurately determine what your annual mileage for each is, insurance should be doable.

but then i need a putt-putt commuter so i can save the Ur S4 for road trips. :)p1
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