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Laminar · Dec 7, 2009, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by OreoCookie

On the other hand, I only have two wheels

As does my 10-speed vehicle.

Laminar · Dec 7, 2009, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

Oh gee I was wrong about your precious SVT, once. I think you'll find I posted about that car on these forums many many times before you even owned one, kiddo.

I'm not sure how that's relevant. I'm getting the inclination that you still believe you're the reason I owned an SVT, even though I had a Contour before I even joined these boards.

And I'm still waiting for that mountain of evidence proving that I know nothing about cars.

downinflames68 · Dec 7, 2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

What do you mean? I LIKE knowing how things work, but I don't know things with terribly technical detail... I know how things work, but not really why things work.

That came off wrong. I just meant since you drive an EFI Honda Accord, you probably don't really ever do much maintenance, you just drive it. Right? Cool if you like learning though. I just meant since you drive what most people call an appliance that you aren't really into wrenching yourself, because you don't need to.

downinflames68 · Dec 7, 2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

I'm not sure how that's relevant. I'm getting the inclination that you still believe you're the reason I owned an SVT, even though I had a Contour before I even joined these boards.

And I'm still waiting for that mountain of evidence proving that I know nothing about cars.

Your quote about the unrelability of mid 90s audis is one such example. Audi didn't get especially horrible until VAG did the same, which was in the LATE 90s. The reason that german cars suffered in this time period was due to the influx of premium japanese cars, with more gadgets than the germans. In response, germans rushed things to production, cut corners, and added even more gadgets to compete. This is what led to such horribly unreliable pieces of crap such as the A4/S4.

OreoCookie · Dec 7, 2009, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

As does my 10-speed vehicle.

I figured as much. But since it has a 10-speed `transmission,' I reckon it's a race bike, is it?

Laminar · Dec 7, 2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

Your quote about the unrelability of mid 90s audis is one such example. Audi didn't get especially horrible until VAG did the same, which was in the LATE 90s. The reason that german cars suffered in this time period was due to the influx of premium japanese cars, with more gadgets than the germans. In response, germans rushed things to production, cut corners, and added even more gadgets to compete. This is what led to such horribly unreliable pieces of crap such as the A4/S4.

I thought we had already established that my comment was trolling, and not indicative of my actual knowledge. Still waiting.

imitchellg5 · Dec 7, 2009, 02:43 PM

Please stop calling it VAG. It's VW AG. Looks much less sexual that way.

Doofy · Dec 7, 2009, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

Please stop calling it VAG. It's VW AG. Looks much less sexual that way.

"Hey honey, can I drive your volvo?"

turtle777 · Dec 7, 2009, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

Please stop calling it VAG.

Don't forget: FAG might keep your VAG rollin'

-t

Laminar · Dec 7, 2009, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

"Hey honey, can I drive your volvo?"

imitchellg5 · Dec 7, 2009, 03:54 PM

Doesn't Volvo mean in Sweden "manly car" or something like that?

Spheric Harlot · Dec 7, 2009, 04:02 PM

It means "I roll" in Latin.

nonhuman · Dec 7, 2009, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

It means "I roll" in Latin.

Which is why I prefer the Camaro; IROC!

Buffy Summers · Dec 10, 2009, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by angelmb

Is it the coupe?.

Right now, there is no 135 besides the Coupe.

As for all the people bashing diesels: you really have no clue about modern diesels. As a car enthousiast it pains me to say that a diesel is the only sensible choice for daily driving in Europe these days. Petrol engines cost you your first born in taxes and fuel (especially where I live, now wonder 80% of the population drives a diesel).

Lame. Get a Prius, LESS comsumption, WAY LESS CO2 gram emissions per kilometer than your lovely Turbo Diesel, less taxes. Silent.

Average Fuel Consumption
A3 TDI 170 5,2 l/100 Km.
Prius 3,9 l/100 Km.

CO2 emissions
A3 139 gr/Km.
Prius 89 gr/Km.

You get reductions in the purchase price and the Prius pays less taxes.

That competition has moved up, this :

and the BMW 123d, both on 204hp, 2.1 and 2.0l diesel engines

No surprise as BMW and Mercedes-Benz are better makers than Audi. It's been the same all along.

imitchellg5 · Dec 10, 2009, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by Buffy Summers

Right now, there is no 135 besides the Coupe.

And convertible.

downinflames68 · Dec 10, 2009, 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by Buffy Summers

No surprise as BMW and Mercedes-Benz are better makers than Audi. It's been the same all along.

Riiiight.

is not · Dec 10, 2009, 07:22 AM

You can order xdrive and 4matic if you need it

Doofy · Dec 10, 2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Buffy Summers

Lame. Get a Prius, LESS comsumption, WAY LESS CO2 gram emissions per kilometer than your lovely Turbo Diesel, less taxes. Silent.

Average Fuel Consumption
A3 TDI 170 5,2 l/100 Km.
Prius 3,9 l/100 Km.

CO2 emissions
A3 139 gr/Km.
Prius 89 gr/Km.

When it comes to the point where those figures are quoted instead of 0-60, top speed, BHP and lbs/ft, it's time to start killing people for being lame.

imitchellg5 · Dec 10, 2009, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

Riiiight.

LOL that's awesome.

downinflames68 · Dec 10, 2009, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

LOL that's awesome.

I thought so. Teehehehehehe. Silly BMWs.

Doofy · Dec 10, 2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

I thought so. Teehehehehehe. Silly BMWs.

Meh. Silly Audis.

YouTube - Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Deep Snow

is not · Dec 10, 2009, 01:35 PM

A RWD has more traction than a FWD Audi and it is sportier.

Spheric Harlot · Dec 10, 2009, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by is not

A RWD has more traction than a FWD Audi and it is sportier.

Except when the engine is in front (as in BMWs and Mercedes'), and you've got snow.

Then a RWD has NO traction, though I guess that makes it "sportier".

sek929 · Dec 10, 2009, 01:40 PM

RWD is much better for racing, but as far as snow traction goes FWD kicks its ass.

cjrivera · Dec 10, 2009, 01:47 PM

I put winter tires on my RWD car and I do fine in the snow we get here (anywhere up to 3-4").

sek929 · Dec 10, 2009, 01:56 PM

That may be, but I can drive any FWD car with any tires up to 6" of snow just fine. My truck, with Ice and Snow tires, not in 4WD can be...interesting to drive in snow.

One of the best cars I've driven in the snow was a stock Chevy Cavalier with regular radials. We were plowing it through 2 feet of snow, like that ship that cracks the ice. Fantastic little car for crap weather.

angelmb · Dec 10, 2009, 02:25 PM

Ein deutsches Auto mit frontantrieb ist so natürlich wie ich als deutsch sprechender.

Don't be too hard on me, I am learning German.

is not · Dec 10, 2009, 03:27 PM

don't forget the electronics

imitchellg5 · Dec 10, 2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by angelmb

Ein deutsches Auto mit frontantrieb ist so natürlich wie ich als deutsch sprechender.

Don't be too hard on me, I am learning German.

Ich bin mit Ihnen einverstanden.

I'm learning too

imitchellg5 · Dec 10, 2009, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

I thought so. Teehehehehehe. Silly BMWs.

It was probably an AWD 3 series too... here everyone has 325 or 328xis, but I see them stuck ALL the time.

BadKosh · Dec 10, 2009, 06:47 PM

Gimme a VW CC!

ctt1wbw · Dec 10, 2009, 07:37 PM

Grand Cherokee's are SUVs, and thus destroy the precious environment, while Audi's are cars, and save the environment.

Spheric Harlot · Dec 10, 2009, 07:39 PM

^ -1, Troll

imitchellg5 · 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by ctt1wbw

Grand Cherokee's are SUVs, and thus destroy the precious environment, while Audi's are cars, and save the environment.

Audi have SUVs, which are just as gas-guzzling as anything else (besides TDI, but the Grand Cherokee has CDI). Also, may I suggest taking a gander at this.

Laminar · Dec 10, 2009, 09:09 PM

And apostrophe's are punctuation mark's, the misuse of which make's me cry.

Spheric Harlot · Dec 11, 2009, 06:35 AM

^ you misspelled "Missus".

ctt1wbw · Dec 11, 2009, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

^ -1, Troll

Come on man! I'm trying to stir the pot here. That was sarcasm.