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This is why I’m buying crappier tires these days. Sure, today’s summer tires can be as good as R-tires were not that long ago. But so what? Is that actually more fun?
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07-16-2019, 10:43 AM | #12 | |||
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If Mazda ever put their new turbo engine in the 3 I'd consider it. But the 2.5 is just too gutless and bland. I'd hate it. Quote:
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07-16-2019, 10:55 AM | #13 | |
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07-16-2019, 11:27 AM | #14 |
Solving problems
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07-16-2019, 12:44 PM | #15 |
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Have you driven the new model ? Just curious because I was not a fan of the previous generation. The newer 2.0T engine is pretty awesome and very quick plus it has the DCT transmission ... it is nothing like the previous gen which felt boring and slow.
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07-16-2019, 12:51 PM | #16 |
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No, but at $42k new, not something I'm interested in trying.
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07-16-2019, 01:58 PM | #17 |
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All the issues I have seen with the GTI clutch is when people tune it. Basically is sounds like it is at the limit with stock power. But we do have the JST issue on his R, not sure if the same clutch for the R. You seem to have high standards since your Mazda latest until 180k though
one issue with the GTI is the new one is right around the corner but not sure if that matters. I bought new since I wanted the new long warranty but you can probably find used ones now with the warranty. Go drive the 3. I did and liked it but all the tech scared me, guessing you might be the same. |
07-16-2019, 02:25 PM | #18 |
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The things that worry me about the Tesla are 1) parts availability and the ability for me to fix it myself, since I tend to keep my stuff a long time, 2) Reliability (the Model S's that friends and co-workers have had were really poor), 3) whether I'd like the thing at all
When I think about the GTI, I think, yeah, that car is probably fine. I worry that I'm going to be working on it a lot as it ages. Because VW doesn't really design their cars to be reliable past ~ 60,000 miles. The smart answer is probably to buy a Civic Si and just learn to ignore how ugly it is. Not sure I can convince myself to do that. |
07-16-2019, 02:27 PM | #19 |
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Toyota Tacoma with a manual? Might be kind of fun in a "can beat on it and drive it in all weather/terrain and nothing will break) kind of way.
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07-16-2019, 03:13 PM | #20 | |
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I guess I never stated my desires / goals. 1) Small-ish but with utility. No trucks, no SUVs. 2) Reasonably good handling, and quick. 3) Reasonably efficient. The Mazdaspeed averages 23MPG and the Boxster averages 24. Ideally, I'd like to do better than those cars. 4) Reliable (i.e. no BMWs) Irritatingly I keep coming back to the GTI and the Tesla. |
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