What do you drive?

[T3X4S]

Those M5 wheels that tsupersonic posted are awesome - Im no wheel connoisseur but those things are tough looking.

This just in -

Im selling everything I have and get a Tesla Model S P90D w/ LUDICROUS SPEED - gonna paint it plaid !

[tsupersonic]

Those M5 wheels that tsupersonic posted are awesome - Im no wheel connoisseur but those things are tough looking.

This just in -

Im selling everything I have and get a Tesla Model S P90D w/ LUDICROUS SPEED - gonna paint it plaid !

Congrats sir. I drove the normal P85 and I thought that was relatively quick (at least off the line). I have yet to drive the P85D, but I can imagine it's a big improvement over the P85. The new ludicrous mode sounds mental

 

I would love to own a Tesla. I just need somewhere to charge it  and the supercharger stations are far away. 

[T3X4S]

Congrats sir. I drove the normal P85 and I thought that was relatively quick (at least off the line). I have yet to drive the P85D, but I can imagine it's a big improvement over the P85. The new ludicrous mode sounds mental

 

I would love to own a Tesla. I just need somewhere to charge it  and the supercharger stations are far away. 

Cant afford a $120,000 P90D - but I would like to drive one.

My next car will either be a new F150, or 2 year old CTS-V.

But we need to get a new house first, and my fiance is due for a new car before me - but I can dream

[T3X4S]

My brother just got this:

2016 Explorer Sport w/ twin-turbo EcoBoost - pretty darn quick. (It looks tiny next to that monstrosity of an RV of theirs, but its a normal-size Explorer. (I think its 22" wheels)

He has a massive F250 Diesel as well. (bit of a redneck cowboy he is)

[tsupersonic]

Cant afford a $120,000 P90D - but I would like to drive one.

My next car will either be a new F150, or 2 year old CTS-V.

But we need to get a new house first, and my fiance is due for a new car before me - but I can dream

 

Yeah, the P90D should be fun. The new F150 is very nice, drove it at the Ecoboost challenge a month ago. I've never really driven a truck before (always been a passenger), but they are comfortable, and it's huge. CTS-V's are nice - I'm especially excited for the new one. Finally some competition for ze Germans. The new Explorers are nice - I drove a '16 at the Ford event. They look pretty aggressive for an SUV, and I am not a fan of the cop posers!

 

@thread - I still need to clean up the Mustang, and post pictures. Just haven't had time. I am still loving it after about 1.8k miles I need to find a drag strip and some track time.

[T3X4S]

Normally if I am going to post about a BMW - it will be negatively.  I had a bad experience with one, they are historically not reliable, and the 3 series is made for teenagers - IMHO

But this M4 is awesome !

TAG Motorsports M4 Widebody

[The Evil Overlord]

Normally if I am going to post about a BMW - it will be negatively.  I had a bad experience with one, they are historically not reliable, and the 3 series is made for teenagers - IMHO

But this M4 is awesome !

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You're not the only one, I once bought a 525 lemon, lol the only thing that did work, was the self dipping rear view mirror....

But their new lineup, wow

[ObiWanToby]

2005 Subaru Legacy GT. Love this car.

 

[tsupersonic]

Normally if I am going to post about a BMW - it will be negatively.  I had a bad experience with one, they are historically not reliable, and the 3 series is made for teenagers - IMHO

But this M4 is awesome !

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TAG Motorsports M4 Widebody

 

Wow, that is a very busy car, not a fan. Love the duck tail though. My F30 was rock solid for the 2 years I owned it. Had zero problems, and spent $0 on it for repairs. The car was very quick for a entry sports sedan (0-60 in 4.5s), but I needed more power (and something less practical ). The current 3 series imo is the best looking entry level sports sedan, best performing in class, and the technology in the car is way better than the competition. It may have gotten "softer" compared to the e36/e46 generations, but it is still better than anything in its class. 

 

2005 Subaru Legacy GT. Love this car.

 

 

I absolutely love that generation of the Legacy, especially the 2.5 GT! 

[ObiWanToby]

Wow, that is a very busy car, not a fan. Love the duck tail though. My F30 was rock solid for the 2 years I owned it. Had zero problems, and spent $0 on it for repairs. The car was very quick for a entry sports sedan (0-60 in 4.5s), but I needed more power (and something less practical ). The current 3 series imo is the best looking entry level sports sedan, best performing in class, and the technology in the car is way better than the competition. It may have gotten "softer" compared to the e36/e46 generations, but it is still better than anything in its class. 

 

I absolutely love that generation of the Legacy, especially the 2.5 GT! 

 

I wish the GT would come back. It is a more 'grown up WRX STI'. I am torn between keeping the car forever or jumping to a Impreza later on. For now it will definitely remain mine. We'll see how it ages.

[tsupersonic]

I wish the GT would come back. It is a more 'grown up WRX STI'. I am torn between keeping the car forever or jumping to a Impreza later on. For now it will definitely remain mine. We'll see how it ages.

Yeah, it definitely is a more mature WRX. The answer is both! Keep your current car, and get an Impreza!  

[firey]

 The new F150 is very nice, drove it at the Ecoboost challenge a month ago. I've never really driven a truck before (always been a passenger), but they are comfortable, and it's huge. 

 

I have a 2014 F150 Super Crew (so full 4 doors).  That's one of the things I love about it, it's got enough room for the 3 Kids + extra seat in middle of front, as well as 5'5" of bed space.. but it drives like a car.. albeit slightly longer and has to take curves a bit wider.

[Robbie Khan Reviews]

Look at it, just look

 

[tsupersonic]

Gorgeous and such a clean bay to work in! 

[Robbie Khan Reviews]

Gorgeous and such a clean bay to work in! 

It certainly is! Although I let my specialist work on the car, they're more than happy to do the job though, as I always hear about how their mechanic looks forward to my car coming in for service

[slam_speech]

Infiniti G37x.  Very nice balance of sports and luxury.

[Royalty]

Look at it, just look

 

 

I got the M4 and a Jeep Wrangler. M family?

[Gerowen]

Here's a video I recorded real quick that was motivated by a "lesson learned" recently.  My pickup truck has a built-in voltage meter, and a built-in gauge check function to ensure the needle isn't stuck or anything.  My wife's car and my brother's car neither one have anything other than a battery light, which until recently, I had never seen come on in either vehicle.  About a month ago my brother was driving his car home and the car was running fine when the battery light came on.  Not 30 seconds after the battery light came on, his car was dead on the side of the road in the middle of the night, and I had to go pull him home with my pickup truck.  The "idiot lights" as I call them, are not the most reliable thing in the world.  The computer decides when to illuminate that light, and by then it could be too late.  If you know what you're looking at, a gauge can give you early warning signs before you get stranded a long way from home.

Anyway, I just thought I would share this video for all you car lovers out there.  If your car doesn't have anything other than a battery light, I would suggest getting something like this to let you know BEFORE your alternator gets too weak to get you back home.  I bought two of these, put one in my wife's car and gave one to my brother.

[Gerowen]

Look at it, just look

 

Looks sharp, :-)  A lot cleaner than mine will ever be.  I figure a little grease here and there just prevents rust,

That, and it would take for EVER to get mine back to looking like that.

[Robbie Khan Reviews]

 

 

I got the M4 and a Jeep Wrangler. M family?

Oof, must have set you back a few pennies that! Personally I've always been a fan of naturally aspirated blocks, it will take a long time for me to come down to wanting a turbo powered car when so many amazing N/A ones exist that I must try out beforehand! Plus the noise is nicer I guess

Looks sharp, :-)  A lot cleaner than mine will ever be.  I figure a little grease here and there just prevents rust,

That, and it would take for EVER to get mine back to looking like that.

Thanks! I was lucky that it was quite clean when I got it, just needed some TLC on my end then dust it off once a week. If I can keep it this way for years to come, then such a modern classic will hold its value really well, if not appreciate slowly like the E36 M3 is doing currently.

[tsupersonic]

Oof, must have set you back a few pennies that! Personally I've always been a fan of naturally aspirated blocks, it will take a long time for me to come down to wanting a turbo powered car when so many amazing N/A ones exist that I must try out beforehand! Plus the noise is nicer I guess

I've had naturally aspirated V8's, and a turbo motor. Turbo motors can produce good noise (like an M157 AMG, or M178 AMG), but for the most part, they aren't that great when in stock form. It is hard to argue against a NA v8 though (especially a muscle car). I honestly don't have a preference, but I do love the torque way down low on turbo motors. I had a BMW w/ an N55 engine - 300+ ft-lb of torque at 1300 RPM? Yes please! It was an absolute blast for daily driving. There was also very minimal turbo lag despite being a single turbo setup. 

[Robbie Khan Reviews]

I've had naturally aspirated V8's, and a turbo motor. Turbo motors can produce good noise (like an M157 AMG, or M178 AMG), but for the most part, they aren't that great when in stock form. It is hard to argue against a NA v8 though (especially a muscle car). I honestly don't have a preference, but I do love the torque way down low on turbo motors. I had a BMW w/ an N55 engine - 300+ ft-lb of torque at 1300 RPM? Yes please! It was an absolute blast for daily driving. There was also very minimal turbo lag despite being a single turbo setup. 

Oh indeed the low down torque is undeniable. I drove the new F30 330D for the day recently (work) and off the mark it felt quicker than my M3 (S54), but the moment you reached mid range revs that was it, the power band was gone. In a petrol the revs are higher of course but the power band in an NA like the S54 lends itself well to the racy nature of the engine. My car produces all 338BHP at 7010rpm and max torque is at something like 5500rpm iirc, don't have the dyno sheet to hand but I much prefer the free revving nature of an NA really - Everyone has their preference I guess.  I just like working the engine and feeling the drama that creates through all senses.

The AMG turbos are different beasts. AMG know how to do it right, whereas BMW have to pump digitally generated engine sounds through the speakers to add some feeling from inside the cabin, which I could never accept, no matter how accurate it sounded!

Check these noises out

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZNGrE4_i-Y

 

[tsupersonic]

Oh indeed the low down torque is undeniable. I drove the new F30 330D for the day recently (work) and off the mark it felt quicker than my M3 (S54), but the moment you reached mid range revs that was it, the power band was gone. In a petrol the revs are higher of course but the power band in an NA like the S54 lends itself well to the racy nature of the engine. My car produces all 338BHP at 7010rpm and max torque is at something like 5500rpm iirc, don't have the dyno sheet to hand but I much prefer the free revving nature of an NA really - Everyone has their preference I guess.  I just like working the engine and feeling the drama that creates through all senses.

The AMG turbos are different beasts. AMG know how to do it right, whereas BMW have to pump digitally generated engine sounds through the speakers to add some feeling from inside the cabin, which I could never accept, no matter how accurate it sounded!

Check these noises out

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZNGrE4_i-Y

 

Nice, sounds good. Yeah, the N55 was easy to drive everyday because of all the low down torque, and got amazing gas mileage. I averaged about 34-37 mpg on the highway, and mid to high 20's in the city. Once you got past 5700 RPM, the power band didn't work in your favor. I now have a Mustang GT, which has terrible mileage, but absolutely love the NA V8 rumble. I drove an Ecoboost Mustang at an autocross event - and their twinscroll setup (single turbo, like the N55) had terrible throttle response, and very noticeable turbo lag. You'd be approaching the end of the corner with your foot down, and it took a few seconds for the power to kick in. It was very frustrating to drive. I need to drive the new C63, that should be a monster! 

I'll see if I can post a video sometime of cruising w/ the Mustang  

[ViperAFK]

Got this a few months ago, 2013 Nissan Sentra. Yeah, it's boring but it's comfortable, spacious and I've been getting 42+mpg on my commute to work

 

[Robbie Khan Reviews]

Do love big v8 sounds! I think Merc get away with turboing because they still have the v8, albeit smaller displacement now but still a big German V8. Whereas BMW went backwards and put in a smaller 6 cylinder with turbos, which saps the exotic noise both the E92 and il6 E46 M3 had.