The Future Automotive Thread

[MJenkins1101]

We went with a Yukon Denali when we wanted the third row. However, my wife hated it. She had so much trouble backing in out of our driveway. Having all the electrical systems is nice, but, as exitspeed said, maintaining them all is a nightmare.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by MJenkins1101

We went with a Yukon Denali when we wanted the third row. However, my wife hated it. She had so much trouble backing in out of our driveway. Having all the electrical systems is nice, but, as exitspeed said, maintaining them all is a nightmare.

My dad is a retired GM employee. I'm a fan of a lot of what GM doesn nowadays, and the extra size a Yukon offers is tempting, but man there's no comparison to an even more expensive Denali to the XC90 interior and technology wise. This current gen Suburban/Yukon/Escalade have the best, most competitive packages, material and designs they've ever had.

[Green Arrow]

The new gm Acadia is awesome, small suv plenty of room.

[Goofs]

I'm having a tough time comprehending that if given $60-$80K to buy any car, you guys would be buying Mustangs & Camaros.

If I had to stick with a FR platform the M2 would be my pick, but at that point I don't think I would be able to pass up the GTR.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by Green Arrow

The new gm Acadia is awesome, small suv plenty of room.

I love em. My wife hates it. Automatically off the list. Lol

Originally Posted by Goofs

I'm having a tough time comprehending that if given $60-$80K to buy any car, you guys would be buying Mustangs & Camaros.

If I had to stick with a FR platform the M2 would be my pick, but at that point I don't think I would be able to pass up the GTR.

GTRs are $100k now new.

You just CAN'T deny the bang for your buck from some of these factory Camaro and Mustang models. Plus umyou can still be a dinosaur and row your own in those cars.

[dorkidori_s13]

i think the only cars i could see myself spending $18-$25k on would be an S15 SpecR Aero or an R34 GTR VSpec I or II.

[Goofs]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

GTRs are $100k now new.

You just CAN'T deny the bang for your buck from some of these factory Camaro and Mustang models. Plus umyou can still be a dinosaur and row your own in those cars.

I'm one of those that would never buy new.

You're right though the performance numbers are definitely there, but I'm willing to sacrifice a few HP for a car that also looks as good as it drives.

The GT350 is the only one out of America's big 3 that has some kind of style to go along with it's performance. I'd rather be in an M2, I get a 3rd pedal and the performance, looks, and name to back it up.

[MJenkins1101]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

I love em. My wife hates it. Automatically off the list. Lol

This 100%. I would love to have an Acadia, but I don't shuttle the kids, so my vote is irrelevant.

I think you guys are over factoring cost when it comes to value. Bang for you buck does not only come in the "small buck" bucket. If I was to go out and buy a brand new "toy" (Mustang, GTR, M2, etc.) it would be a Mustang. In my opinion they are the best package of performance and aesthetics on the market right now. However, I would not finance a toy, and I am not going to pull that kind of money out of savings. Actually to be totally honest I couldn't pull that out of savings, and I don't know many people who can.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by Goofs

looks, and name to back it up.

[exitspeed]

Saying one is better looking than the other is irrelevant, it's subjective.

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

i think the only cars i could see myself spending $18-$25k on would be an S15 SpecR Aero or an R34 GTR VSpec I or II.

For me, that's the C6 Vette... Mmmm... Want one so bad...

Originally Posted by Goofs

I'm one of those that would never buy new.

The GT350 is the only one out of America's big 3 that has some kind of style to go along with it's performance. I'd rather be in an M2, I get a 3rd pedal and the performance, looks, and name to back it up.

Ditto, but the M2 isn't quite what I'd hoped it would be. Very cool car, but it's just a roided out M235i to me. If only it had the M4's engine... sigh.

Originally Posted by MJenkins1101

However, I would not finance a toy, and I am not going to pull that kind of money out of savings.

Ditto. At my skill level, I don't need to spend tons of money to have a great time behind the wheel. I don't need the newest features or the most HP in the neighborhood. I just need it to be decent to drift/auto-x/road course with and have ok highway passing power. Looking hard at N/A Z32s right now. Not going to spend too much money on a toy that I could be spending on my family instead or just saving.

[future]

Vett is next on my list in maybe 3 years if I make enough by then. 2010 plus Z06

[exitspeed]

Welp. This is interesting.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/11/h...#slide-4016973

[dorkidori_s13]

why they gotta mention the IDx at the end of the article? man, id rather it just end with a picture of a filthy asshole... at least that would be LESS insulting lol

[simmode1]

Wait... Did I miss something?! I didn't even realize Honda actually released this for sale yet!

[exitspeed]

It's NOT for sale here. That's some funny shit seeing an Acura badge swapped onto a Honda. It looks dope though.

Good news is the Civic hatch coming here...looking like a shitty miniature Crosstour. *sarcasm*

[MJenkins1101]

Originally Posted by simmode1

Wait... Did I miss something?! I didn't even realize Honda actually released this for sale yet!

I read an article about the S660 a couple years back. I was super excited until I got near the end, and realized it would only be available in Japan. Seems like it would be a pretty cool little car.

[dorkidori_s13]

you guys realize the car only has 64hp?

[simmode1]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

you guys realize the car only has 64hp?

No, didn't realize that. But it's to be expected from a Kei car like the Cappuccino. At least it's factory turbo'd though, right? (I think...) lol

[dorkidori_s13]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S660

[MJenkins1101]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

you guys realize the car only has 64hp?

I remember it being underpowered, but 64hp is not quite what I would hope for.

[SoundEfx]

If the FRS/BRZ is labeled as under powered, no wonder Honda is not bringing that 64hp car to the U.S.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by simmode1

No, didn't realize that. But it's to be expected from a Kei car like the Cappuccino. At least it's factory turbo'd though, right? (I think...) lol

Exhaust, intake and tune....

Made 58whp!!

Just buy a damn Polaris Slingshot.

[simmode1]

it's got a 0-60 time of 10.5 seconds... lol

I mean, at $16.5k, it might be a good candidate for a Ducati or some other motorcycle engine swap! lmao... I'll pass.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by simmode1

it's got a 0-60 time of 10.5 seconds... lol

I mean, at $16.5k, it might be a good candidate for a Ducati or some other motorcycle engine swap! lmao... I'll pass.

Slingshot SL is 0-60 5.2 and 1/4 in 13.7...

A Honda Beat is 0-60 in 12.8 and 1/4 in 18.9

Also, screw Sports bikes. I'm more a chopper guy.

[MJenkins1101]

Originally Posted by simmode1

I mean, at $16.5k, it might be a good candidate for a Ducati or some other motorcycle engine swap! lmao... I'll pass.

Would a KA fit? Torque + no weight is always fun.

[exitspeed]

Officially my favorite Miata ever. Too bad they aren't mass producing them.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/so-spec...aunch-edition/

[STEEZxIT]

Originally Posted by simmode1;6102421

honda s660

i saw a couple of these last september in japan. pretty cool in person. if all you need is a commuter car, this is nice. better than the dorky smart car.

[dudermagee]

God C5 Vettes are so cheap now.


Wonder if the C7's will depreciate at the same pace

[SoundEfx]

Originally Posted by dudermagee

God C5 Vettes are so cheap now.


Wonder if the C7's will depreciate at the same pace

I think that if the corvettes keep improving, then the demand would increase. This hopefully would leave the older ones harder to sell and cause the owners to let them go at a damn good price.