The Automobile Thread

scan said:
Gonna go against the grain here......I think it's a terrible time to buy any vehicle if you don't HAVE to. Also fuel efficiency should be top of mind considering now and the future. My 2 cents
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I would tend to agree with you......IF:

You are trying to buy a Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota right now. Or if you are trying to by any Hybrid or EV. Yes, these all have excessive mark ups if you can even find one. Good luck getting MSRP and any kind of decent financing.

Lots of other manufacturers selling more legitimate.

Cheap financing is available.

But if you want something that is really popular right now.....bend over and grab your ankles.
 
Cyclotourist said:
Example #327 & #328 of why you want to buy a MT while you can:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/mercedes-benz-says-bye-bye-to-manuals-after-2023

https://www.thedrive.com/news/mini-drops-all-manual-transmission-cars-return-timeline-unknown
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This makes me very sad. I haven't had a clutch since 1998, so I am part of the problem. But man, there is nothing better than the "intimacy" of driving a true manual transmission. I went to automatic initially because of So Cal traffic. My left knee did not enjoy the exercise. But I truly miss the experience.
 
herzalot said:
This makes me very sad. I haven't had a clutch since 1998, so I am part of the problem. But man, there is nothing better than the "intimacy" of driving a true manual transmission. I went to automatic initially because of So Cal traffic. My left knee did not enjoy the exercise. But I truly miss the experience.
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I'm all about the third pedal! And all the drivers in my family can drive one!
 
Voodoo Tom said:
New car day... 2022 Subaru Crosstrek sport.
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I'm not a car guy, never have been. Feels like my ass is gonna drag the ground in cars. I like big trucks but things in life have changed since the first of the year and I'm now driving about 750 miles a week. It just doesn't make sense to drive my ol bucket of bolts Duramax that much with fuel prices being what they are. Stop and go traffic in the truck ain't fun. The go part is fine but the stopping part ain't. I'll use the truck when I need it but the car will work 98% of the time.

I was looking at used ones but they were all selling for more than the price of new. I looked at pretty much every dealers website in SoCal and called a bunch but only Irvine Subaru had one unspoken for coming in. Paid a grand over sticker price but had a loyalty coupon from Subaru for 500 bucks to soften that blow. Wrote a company check for the down payment and figure the fuel savings alone will more than make the payments. Heck it was a horrendous 2.5 hour drive home thru crappy LA traffic and the little "Silver Bullet" still got 37.4 mpg. It'll be nice not to have to swipe the credit card twice just to fill up the tank.
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Well I haven't been riding so I can't post about that...

Right at 1,000 miles on the Crosstrek now and I'm thinking it's a keeper. Not super fun to drive but it's doing exactly what I bought it for. Parts I'm delivering and fetching fit just fine. First tank went 532 miles and could have gone farther(14.4 gallons to fill up so 37mpg). It rides pretty good and is quiet and comfortable which I didn't expect for a small cheepie(ish) car. Stereo kicks ass compared to what I'm used to:Roflmao. Haven't popped the hood yet and don't plan on doing so.:eek:
 
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Voodoo Tom said:
Well I haven't been riding so I can't post about that...

Right at 1,000 miles on the Crosstrek now and I'm thinking it's a keeper. Not super fun to drive but it's doing exactly what I bought it for. Parts I'm delivering and fetching fit just fine. First tank went 532 miles and could have gone farther(14.4 gallons to fill up so 37mpg). It rides pretty good and is quiet and comfortable which I didn't expect for a small cheepie(ish) car. Stereo kicks ass compared to what I'm used to:Roflmao. Haven't popped the hood yet and don't plan on doing so.:eek:
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Yeah, don't You be terrified by what you see in there! :laugh:
 
Voodoo Tom said:
Well I haven't been riding so I can't post about that...

Right at 1,000 miles on the Crosstrek now and I'm thinking it's a keeper. Not super fun to drive but it's doing exactly what I bought it for. Parts I'm delivering and fetching fit just fine. First tank went 532 miles and could have gone farther(14.4 gallons to fill up so 37mpg). It rides pretty good and is quiet and comfortable which I didn't expect for a small cheepie(ish) car. Stereo kicks ass compared to what I'm used to:Roflmao. Haven't popped the hood yet and don't plan on doing so.:eek:
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What motor is it running?

Just kidding, you said you haven’t popped the hood so…
 
Sidewalk said:
The two lowest models of the Crosstrek have an optional manual, good luck funding one.

The CVT in my GF's Honda is real smooth though, I will say.

That said, I ordered a two door Jeep Rubicon with a manual. While I don't care about the fancy interior options (stereo, power windows, etc), I did want the axles, gearing, lockers, and Tcase. And of course, the required manual transmission. Hopefully I will see it by early July (before I drive across country). Scheduled for production two days ago, which doesn't mean a lot.
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Nice choice! Congratulations... :thumbsup:
 
Faust29 said:
And she speaks German... :inlove::inlove::inlove:
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A German nihilist?

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SnakeCharmer said:
Have neither of you heard the term "pancake motor"? Flat 4 is what Subaru uses. These are affectionately known as "pancake" motors. So, slather on some butter, pour on a little syrup, and you're ready to go.

No derailment here! :mad::D
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Yes, have you never picked up on a sarcastic post before? And you know me well enough to know I’m a car buff and a wise ass to boot which should have screamed laugh and don’t question such an obvious thing. :)
 
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