The Car Shopping Round (Round 9)

[titleguy1]

Are you sure? If it did I probably never got a car.

[ryutachi]

Yeah i forgot to actually send it, my bad

[titleguy1]

I go out to test drive all the cars I liked. And here are some quick impressions…

BOGLIQ AMBASSADOR: The Ambassador is seriously fun to drive. The handling is borderline scary in the best way possible, with the tail getting loose every once in a while. On normal driving conditions, though, the handling becomes very twitchy. The fun and frisky oversteering capabilities suddenly overpower the car and make the car feel slippery all the time. If I were tracking this car, it’d be great. As a daily driver, it sadly doesn’t make the cut.
SOLO WOLF: Unsurprisingly, AWD makes the Wolf an extremely capable machine. Sure, it’s nowhere near as exciting as the Bogliq, but it’s much easier to drive on a daily basis. With even more MPG than the Ambassador, this car should be on the top of my list. But there’s something about the Wolf that makes it feel cold. It’s not giving me any response through the wheel; it feels numb. And uncomfortably numb at that; I swear the damping is much to firm on this car. Is it capable? Yes. Will I buy it? Sadly, I won’t.

RADO O-400: The Rado is pretty fun to drive, comparable to a Honda Accord. It’s not as exciting as the Bogliq or as precise as the Solo, but it gets the job done. There’s something that completely kills the fun though. And it’s the engine. It’s a 2 liter turbo with 225 HP which should make it very fun. It’s not. The engine makes absolutely no power under 3000 RPM and then *BAM!* all of it hits you with a million pounds of force. You either drive at very low RPM’s and get nowhere or at very high RPM’s and kill your fuel economy. This simply makes the car completely undrivable. Sadly, it’s not your time, Rado.

REVERA FS-250: I have a friend in Brazil who recently had to buy a car. He looked at a different Revera, the EC 180, and fell in love. Sadly, he didn’t have the funds to pay for it. This is my second time seeing it and I feel exactly the same; the only difference is that it’s in my price range and I get to drive it. Oh boy, did I drive it. Nearly as fun as the Bogliq without all the near-death experiences, the FS-250 really pulls on my heart strings. Somehow, Revera has managed to iron out many of the shortcomings of semi-trailing arm suspension. The Inline-6 is simply a peach, too. This is definitely going to be a big consideration.

TESHU MXJ-666: I found a Camry! Oh, wait, the Chinese are great at copying cars. While the Teshu is very easy to drive and mildly interesting, the driving experience is very bland and quite vanilla. It may be easier to drive than a food processer, but it’s about as fun as one too. No thanks.

SMOOTH CONTI V6: It’s a decently fun car, the Conti. It drives well and doesn’t scare me. Handling is neutral, but I do wish I sat lower down in the car; it feels a bit truck-like. Asking 165 HP to power 3500+ pounds isn’t always going to end well; I constantly saw myself shifting into lower gears to compensate for the low power. Because of this, fuel economy ratings dropped quite a bit from the advertised 38 MPG. While it’s a good car, the Conti simply isn’t for me.

Well, conclusion time. We’ve seen me drive many cars, but only one can win. Fast cars, fun cars, economical cars, we’ve got everything. However, one of these cars balances out all of the attributes of the rest; the Revera. It might be a little pricey, but I think it’s worth the extra cash. The FS 250 wins, but if you’re in the market for a midsize, go look at other options. You might find something you like. The Revera was fun, easy to drive, economical, and decently fast. And it looks gorgeous while doing so.

[AirJordan]

well bummer... I thought I had it this time. On to the next one...

[nerd]

4th. Not bad, considering the rest of challenges in the topic I've been stone dead last.

[Sebesseg]

Well I'll give the Passat comparison for the MXJ a pass because the MXJ originally started life as a Phaeton clone. So there is a bit more than passing resemblance, but since you kept a Passat for 17 years I'd figure you'd not mind the resemblance too much . I did change it up slightly, stripped some things out to fit in the price range and I was very satisfied with what resulted. There are worse things to be compared to than a Camry too. I, also, thought I had this one. Needs a sport version I guess.

I've already revamped the look since its entry here and inclusion over at the Geneva thread. Looks like I'll need to revisit the internals to make it less a food processor and more a...blender? Lol.

Congrats Asdren.

[asdren]

Thank you. I am very glad you liked and chose the Revera

Now, lets continue to the next Round:

New Home, new Car

After i found a new job in Germany, i sold my old Seat Ibiza 1.9tdi and i am mainly using public transportation as way of travel, but the time has come to get myself a new car because i travel lately more outside the city and secondly i just love cars. I never owned a petrol car, mainly because diesel cars were much cheaper to maintain where i used to live, so i am really am looking forward this time for something that does not sound like a tractor . Though there were some points I loved about my Ibiza: It was nimble and light, 1100kg to be exact, and pretty quick thanks to 350NM and 150hp, but there were a lot of things that annoyed me a lot: It was noisy, the suspension was hard, understeered heavily under throttle, and it had traction issues. I also did not not like the plastic interior at all. So i hope i wont get those issues in my new car.

Rules and suggestions

• I am looking for a daily driver, something that is fast and fun to drive but can also be comfortable and won't eat my wallet.
• Trim Year should be 2014 or 2015. Model and Engine can be older, but be reasonable.
• My maximum Budget is $26500 and that should include at least a 5% profit for the company. That does not mean i won't buy it if the car costs $26700, but it will make the decision more difficult for that car.
• My brain prefers a 4/5 door, but my heart wants a 2 door coupe. It needs to have at least 4 seats.
• Hatchbacks are fine, but i don't like a wagon.
• I plan to own the new car for some longer period of time, therefore i hate rust. Environmental resistance should be preferably over 75.
• Insurance and emissions are expensive. The car should not exceed 300 HP and 80 emission.
• I will mainly use the car in the city but once a month i travel a 600 km route, so the car needs to be also economical. I would prefer an average consumption of around 8L/100 km.
• I had a manual, now i would prefer a DCT mostly because of comfort reasons, but it needs to have flappy paddels. I still could do with a manual if it fits the personality of the car.
• The engine should have a reliability of at least 71.0
• The maximum RON should be 95, since i don't like paying and additional 20 cents per liter for 98.
• Engine noise is also something that i value. It shouldn't be too loud max 45, but i want to hear some music from the engine.
• The car should be also decently safe.
• The car must be fun to drive, but i don't want to crash into the next tree. I will not look at the drivabilty stat alone, but i will examine the complete suspension and drivetrain setup.
  
• Looks are VERY important to me, outside and inside. My girlfriend will most definitely have also some influence here, and she does not like hatchbacks Therefore, Prestige is also going to be valued here.
  
• I would love some technical gadgetry in my car.

Don't forget to post at least one picture of your car - again looks and presentation are important. Mods are accepted, if you could the stick to the Quality Essentials that would be cool, otherwise you might need to help me if it does not work.

I am not the most outspoken person - especially in English - but i will try my best. The winner will also get a sweet photoshop of his car.

Deadline is the 13th of March.

[Madrias]

Breaking into the German car market with an American company isn't easy. Storm Automotive presents the Storm Prince, our oldest running nameplate, known for performance and comfort at a reasonable price. We feel that it has everything you have asked for, with a few very small compromises.

Suspension and driveline is somewhat our standard. Independant suspension gives you smooth handling, while all wheel drive gives you responsive acceleration, and viscous differentials keep you from burning your tires away.

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Outside the car, we've installed maintenance-free LED lights, our LED-array headlights, turn signals in the mirrors, and kept chrome trim to a minimum for a clean look.

Inside the car, we decided four seats was an acceptable compromise to give better quality on the interior. As for gadgets, we haven't quite gone all out, but we installed a 14" touchscreen that controls the radio, climate systems, and GPS navigation. If you're ever bored, give a game of "spot the speakers" a try. We've hidden 10 of them in your car. There's a CD player (technically, it's a DVD player, but you can't access DVD mode with the car in motion), AM/FM/Satellite radio, MP3 compatibility with a 64GB solid state drive in the dash, and Bluetooth Connectivity for compatibility with any mobile phone. The rear seats have separate DVD players and screens, as well as their own center console with two cup holders, storage compartment, USB power jacks, as well as 12 volt car power ports. The front center console has two cupholders, a large storage compartment, USB power jacks, a sunglasses compartment, and a 12 volt power port.

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Mileage matters. We engineered the 2.8 liter V6 for maximum efficiency without costing an arm and a leg for fuel. With 200 horsepower, it should be inexpensive to insure, yet plenty powerful to provide a great driving experience. The V6 was chosen because of its engine note - inline four engines sound like eco cars farting loudly when pushed too hard, and V8 engines sound too bold and brash, like some snarling caged beast trying to tear its way out of the engine compartment. The inline 6 was considered briefly, but we kept the V6 due to the better weight balance. V12 was never considered for a sporty, yet practical sedan.

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All things considered, we believe the Storm Prince is a four-door sedan with the soul of a sporty coupe. It can be yours for $25935.

[DoctorNarfy]

Reliability, Practicality, Ecnomomy, and much more. The Shromet Radiant Move has it all. Buy a Legendary Rally Icon For only 21,000$

yes, i'm using the radiant again. Don't Judge me.

[Speedemon]

I Present the 2015 SpearMan Ravine Touring.

The SpearMan Ravine is usually meant to be a normal mid-sized sedan, but if you buy the touring model, you get a whole new experience.
The Touring's heart is a 2.5 V6, which churns out 150 HP and 206 NM of torque. This propels the car from 0-100 in under 7.4 seconds. The car's
top speed is 207 KPH (128 MPH) which is a decent speed but won't be neck snapping or anything. The car may remind you of a Fiat X-19; you can
sometimes floor the car without breaking the speed limit!



The car handles well with a sporty suspension, but when you hit a bump the nice, soft, and comfortable seats will keep you relaxed. It also
has a viscous LSD which is cheaper to fix than any other LSD so if you crash, or break down which the car is very unlikley to do with high
reliability ratings, you can fix it at a low price. The car can
also catch an eye with the little spoiler in the back. But your friends won't just like it because of that little feature. The control system is
packed with features. You can control everything on the car with a touchscreen on the dashboard. From there you can control bluetooth,
GPS, speakers, heating and cooling, AWD controls, different drive modes (Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport+), seat position, windows, and you can also
create different routes using the GPS System so you won't get lost on long trips! You can even control how hard the AWD system is pushing so
you can control how fast you are going.



You might be thinking about how amazing this car is, but how much does it cost? It will set you back about $26 700, and $1500 more if you get
the Winter+ package which has better floor mats, heated seats, all-season tires, and an advanced heating system which uses less power, but heats
your car up better than the standard heating system. So it does seem that the Ravine Touring is one of the best, affordable sport sedans on the
market!

[strop]

I'll update the thread titles as soon as I can!

We seem to be getting heaps of practice at making daily drivers. This is ok, since it is a highly competitive market with a lot of conflicting considerations. If any future host is inclined to be a bit wilder or adopt a different persona, I would be happy for them to do so!

[thecarlover]

Hello, and welcome to Solo Motors Co.

We have many cars filling any market segment you can think of, but I believe what you're looking for is the 2015 Solo Beaver SSM. The SSM stands for Super Sport Model, and you won't be disappointed. I should point out that it's only 26,355, so just below your budget, but I assure you the car is worth this price compared to more affordable alternatives. The Beaver SSM was designed to be a cheaper alternative to the Honda Civic Type-R and Volkswagen GTI.
What you get is a 5 seat compact sedan with a 2.0L turbocharged I4 producing 255 hp and 329 Nm and revving up to 6800 rpm. It has a 6 speed sequential transmission and AWD, and does the 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 248 km/h. That's right, it's faster off the line than the Type-R and GTI. It still manages a healthy 7.7L/100 km, so you won't go broke paying for this performance. As far as handling goes, it has double wishbone suspension front and rear, semi active sway bars, 17" alloy wheels, disc brakes on all wheels, and it laps the Green Hell under 9:20.
For the body, it's a sleek four-door coupe design with an AHS steel frame and aluminium panels. Being a Canadian company, Solos are designed to weather the elements with a salt season of at least 4 months on most on the country's roads, so environmental resistance is over 90. This car will not rust away on you.
Finally, for the interior, we went the premium route in all ways possible, because why not have comfort with your performance? The leather interior is as practical as it is stylish, with plenty of storage compartments. The premium infotainment system is touch-screen operated with AM, FM, and satellite radio, CD player, MP3 connectivity and even a built-in hard drive. We also included DVD players for the rear passengers, and the 10 speakers provide the most immersive listening experience. Of course you might just want to listen to the engine note instead, especially when that turbo spools up and you climb above 6000 rpm. The advanced safety will take care of you if things go wrong, with more airbags than there are speakers.

So, do you want yours in Super Sport Blue?

[Vri404]

I'll update the thread titles as soon as I can!

We seem to be getting heaps of practice at making daily drivers. This is ok, since it is a highly competitive market with a lot of conflicting considerations. If any future host is inclined to be a bit wilder or adopt a different persona, I would be happy for them to do so!

And that is why I kinda wanna win. I've had something planned for this contest for a while.

[HighOctaneLove]

While cruising along in the passengers seat of your girlfriends car, a sound byte for obscure Moldovan car manufacturer, Bogliq, assails the cars cabin...

Keeping the High Performance flame alive is Bogliq Automotive!!!

Presenting the MY2015 Bogliq Coyote RS; big fun, big thrills, little pricetag!

Grab one at your Bogliq dealer today!!! Buy better, buy Bogliq...

When you reach home you download the brochure and get the vital stats for the new Coyote...

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[Vri404]

So, Does Man wish to purchase Machine for the drives?

Then come on down to local GAG Sales Yard, for new Edriv Blin Klashnik Await your!

If you looks for the cheap and fun local car for two doors and seats of five, then Blin is car you for want!

With Line Six Engine of Calendars and One Turbo for Economics, The Blin is all together for that.

Black and with paint chrome, the Inside is full of good detail of minor!

A (Not so) Functioning Infratainment System and many funs, you have joy yes!

Getting Over 10 kilometers to the leatr, and being as reliable as Lada, you can of never go wrongs!

Buy today for Funds of 27,720!

Edriv is gooder!






Note: Advertisement was translated poorly from russian. Our Russian Translator got very drunk the night before.