Audi V8 Quattro

[Raza]

I never bothered to remove the front license plate, but I liked the deeply molded character line along the side!

I don't have an image of a fat guy in a Batman costume burned in my head or anything, but a better example of "menacing but inappropriate" would be the Cobalt SS

Holy shit, I totally forgot that you owned a TL for a while.  Whatever happened to that car?  You seemed so happy with it.



No, the TL wasn't bad looking, and I even got used to the "character line" along the side.  It isn't exactly stately or elegant, but it's not bad or anything like that.  I do commend someone for buying something other than another 3 series, but the TSX would be my choice between the two. 

[Vinsanity]

Well, like I've said many times, most cars are too powerful nowadays.  But, with large FWD cars, it becomes far more noticeable because the front wheels just can't handle it. 

I guess the tires that were on my TL were just far superior to the original rubber, because the torque steer on that car was honestly not that bad at all. Yeah, it's noticeable, but a Mazdaspeed 3 would probably make it look like a BMW.

[Vinsanity]

Holy shit, I totally forgot that you owned a TL for a while.  Whatever happened to that car?  You seemed so happy with it.



No, the TL wasn't bad looking, and I even got used to the "character line" along the side.  It isn't exactly stately or elegant, but it's not bad or anything like that.  I do commend someone for buying something other than another 3 series, but the TSX would be my choice between the two. 

[93JC]

Well, it was a small car.  Not all cars need to be the size of a Cherokee. 

E46
Length: 176.0"
Width: 68.5"
Wheelbase: 107.3"

Cherokee
Length: 165.3"
Width: 70.5"
Wheelbase: 101.4"

[Raza]

I guess the tires that were on my TL were just far superior to the original rubber, because the torque steer on that car was honestly not that bad at all. Yeah, it's noticeable, but a Mazdaspeed 3 would probably make it look like a BMW.

I've read that with the automatic, they don't torque steer too badly at all.  Even the six speed was tame compared to the Tiburon.

[Raza]

E46
Length: 176.0"
Width: 68.5"
Wheelbase: 107.3"

Cherokee
Length: 165.3"
Width: 70.5"
Wheelbase: 101.4"

Interior. 

And I had no idea the Cherokee was so small.

[the Teuton]

Interior. 

And I had no idea the Cherokee was so small.

The Cherokee is barely heavier than your Passat.

[BimmerM3]

Interior. 

And I had no idea the Cherokee was so small.

Even Grand Cherokees aren't that big. I believe my car is about 10" longer than my mom's 2001 GC.

[TheIntrepid]

And I had no idea the Cherokee was so small.

+1

[93JC]

The Cherokee is barely heavier than your Passat.

Mine's about 3000 lbs, which is at least a couple hundred lighter than a Passat.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Rally technology?  Three diffs?  Use them!

I have two open diffs and while I'd love to get an old WRX rear end, I'd still happily take my car to get a little dirty.  You're buying a porcelain plate when you should probably be buying something a bit more durable.

I'm sure the Audi is plenty durable - even more so than any Subaru, I bet. The thing feels like it's forged from a single, solid chunk of steel.

[Raza]

Mine's about 3000 lbs, which is at least a couple hundred lighter than a Passat.

Interesting.  I'm sure you long for an SRT-8 though, don't you?

[93JC]

You mean one of those new, fat, ugly Grand Cherokees?

Um, no.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Crap. It's a little late to call the seller now. I'll do it tomorrow.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Just talked to the seller guy. $1100, and I'll pick it up on Friday night.

[Soup DeVille]

Just talked to the seller guy. $1100, and I'll pick it up on Friday night.

WoooHooo!!!!!

[Eye of the Tiger]

WoooHooo!!!!!

FUCK YEAH!

[Raghavan]

OH SNAP!!!

[the Teuton]

Congrats.  You're still going to get raped by a four-cylinder wagon on your next trip to Pennsylvania.  Just an FYI. 

[Raghavan]

Congrats.  You're still going to get raped by a four-cylinder wagon on your next trip to Pennsylvania.  Just an FYI. 

Uh, no he won't.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Congrats.  You're still going to get raped by a four-cylinder wagon on your next trip to Pennsylvania.  Just an FYI. 

In your dreams! 

[280Z Turbo]

Congrats.  You're still going to get raped by a four-cylinder wagon on your next trip to Pennsylvania.  Just an FYI. 

My car could rape all of you SOB's!

Unfortunately, I will be the one driving.

[Eye of the Tiger]

My car could rape all of you SOB's!

Unfortunately, I will be the one driving.

HA! 

[CALL_911]

This thread should be in Luxury Talk.

[Eye of the Tiger]

This thread should be in Luxury Talk.

No. I hate luxury cars. 

[CALL_911]

No. I hate luxury cars. 

Ok, then the Fast Lane.

[Vinsanity]

WOW! CONGRATS!

reminds me of a magazine comparo I stumbled upon from *waayyy* back...

[S204STi]

Congrats.  You're still going to get raped by a four-cylinder wagon on your next trip to Pennsylvania.  Just an FYI. 

Yeah, if I'm there!

[Eye of the Tiger]

Ok, then the Fast Lane.

No.

Vin's article even says it REALLY ISN'T A LUXURY CAR. WHAT IT IS, IS AN EXTREMELY NICE SPORTS SEDAN...

[CALL_911]

No.

Vin's article even says it REALLY ISN'T A LUXURY CAR. WHAT IT IS, IS AN EXTREMELY NICE SPORTS SEDAN...