V8 FWD Boats

[the Teuton]

I really liked the Aurora.

Of course, nothing really lights my fancy like a 3.5 High Output Intrepid.

[Eye of the Tiger]

RWD is the proper wheel drive

I prefer right wheel drive. Only the wheels on the right side are driven. It's great for Nascar racing.

[cawimmer430]

My next car will be definitely AWD or FWD. I don't really care about which wheels are being driven but FWD and AWD are great in the winter and great for those times where I find myself driving to clients in provincial locations with muddy and slippery roads. The 1er handles like crap in the wet and especially in the snow.

[Mustangfan2003]

My next car will be definitely AWD or FWD. I don't really care about which wheels are being driven but FWD and AWD are great in the winter and great for those times where I find myself driving to clients in provincial locations with muddy and slippery roads. The 1er handles like crap in the wet and especially in the snow.

Here is the perfect ride for you then

[Laconian]

My next car will be definitely AWD or FWD. I don't really care about which wheels are being driven but FWD and AWD are great in the winter and great for those times where I find myself driving to clients in provincial locations with muddy and slippery roads. The 1er handles like crap in the wet and especially in the snow.

My Miata had zero problems in the wet when I upgraded the tires.

[the Teuton]

Look, he's obviously looking for something that can tackle the rough stuff, and he's a xenophobe when it comes to cars.



This has more than enough H&H to fill a few rooms at the MB museum.

[3.0L V6]

Buick Lacrosse Super

Probably the ultimate sleeper.

It will perform like it's a V8, unlike the Northstar/SHO V8 powered cars that will perform like V6s during acceleration and V8s with respect to fuel economy.

[cawimmer430]

Here is the perfect ride for you then

Nah, I need something small outside and roomy inside. Small outside for easier parking on cramped city parking spaces and roomy inside for me and my equipment. I've got two large suitcases with lighting equipment (and I may need a small diesel/gasoline generator soon), a selection of tripods, my camera and lens case etc. It fits into the 1er just fine for now but with my growing collection of accessories that won't be true for long.

A car like a BMW X1 or Mercedes GLK with AWD is interesting. Or maybe a used Audi A3 Sportback with a large trunk in either FWD/AWD is also appealing. I don't need RWD to be honest.

[cawimmer430]

My Miata had zero problems in the wet when I upgraded the tires.

Even with the summer and winter tires, the 1er is pretty. The rear tends to break out. For some reason I've not experienced this with our ex-E320 or 300SE, which were also RWD. The two Benzes were more composed during the winter than the 118i is. I guess it's true what they say about BMWs in the winter: they handle like crap in those environments - moreso than other RWD cars. 

[cawimmer430]

Look, he's obviously looking for something that can tackle the rough stuff, and he's a xenophobe when it comes to cars.



This has more than enough H&H to fill a few rooms at the MB museum.

The only G-Class I would drive is the G270 CDI "Worker". Fuel economy and lots of interior space. But parking will be a bitch in the city. 

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I thought it was the GPGXP that used wider tires in the front.  I remember the press noting that as one of the key differences between the GXP and the Impala SS and was one of the reasons the GXP seemed to handle the power better than the SS.

I think it was the GXP.

[Mustangfan2003]

Nah, I need something small outside and roomy inside. Small outside for easier parking on cramped city parking spaces and roomy inside for me and my equipment. I've got two large suitcases with lighting equipment (and I may need a small diesel/gasoline generator soon), a selection of tripods, my camera and lens case etc. It fits into the 1er just fine for now but with my growing collection of accessories that won't be true for long.

A car like a BMW X1 or Mercedes GLK with AWD is interesting. Or maybe a used Audi A3 Sportback with a large trunk in either FWD/AWD is also appealing. I don't need RWD to be honest.

You can park anywhere you want when you can run over anything in your way.  Also, are you saying you don't need a Plymouth Volare?

[Raza]

Impala SS.  I have a soft spot for modern Impalas. 

[hotrodalex]

Even with the summer and winter tires, the 1er is pretty. The rear tends to break out. For some reason I've not experienced this with our ex-E320 or 300SE, which were also RWD. The two Benzes were more composed during the winter than the 118i is. I guess it's true what they say about BMWs in the winter: they handle like crap in those environments - moreso than other RWD cars. 

It's just the short wheelbase.

[Madman]

Nah, I need something small outside and roomy inside.

[Madman]

I'm guessing/praying the radio is beneath that panel?

Yes, the radio is hidden under a little flip-up door, just like in my old Peugeot 405.

[Mustangfan2003]

Neat phone, wonder what kind of apps you can download for it?   

[2o6]

Even with the summer and winter tires, the 1er is pretty. The rear tends to break out. For some reason I've not experienced this with our ex-E320 or 300SE, which were also RWD. The two Benzes were more composed during the winter than the 118i is. I guess it's true what they say about BMWs in the winter: they handle like crap in those environments - moreso than other RWD cars. 

X1 sounds like a terrible choice; just as cramped as the 1-series, but none of the handling and worse fuel economy and looks.


You should really get a Golf or similar, those cars are designed to be roomy and easy to live with.

[Laconian]

Neat phone, wonder what kind of apps you can download for it?   

It has this cool app that's like FaceTime, but without video!

[sportyaccordy]

FWD can be phenomenal when done right

[Onslaught]

FWD can be phenomenal when done right

Sure it can. But even at it's best it's not as good as RWD.

[sportyaccordy]

Sure it can. But even at it's best it's not as good as RWD.

Would you rather a Buick Roadmaster or a DOHC VTEC CRX

[cawimmer430]

You can park anywhere you want when you can run over anything in your way.  Also, are you saying you don't need a Plymouth Volare?

The Plymouth Volare is for when I live in the US.

Either that or a '73 Chrysler New Yorker, '72 Lincoln Continental Mark IV or a 1981 Ford LTD. I like elegant sedans and coupes. 

[cawimmer430]

It's just the short wheelbase.

Makes sense.

Drove a Smart ForTwo once in the winter - uncontrollable.

[cawimmer430]

X1 sounds like a terrible choice; just as cramped as the 1-series, but none of the handling and worse fuel economy and looks.

You should really get a Golf or similar, those cars are designed to be roomy and easy to live with.

GLK then. 

For my next car I have the following requirements:

-FWD/AWD
-Diesel
-Compact dimensions (but not to small)
-Spacious inside (for cargo reasons)
-High payload capacity

Cars like a Benz GLK or BMW X1 or the new Audi Q3 fit those requirements. I don't really need or want an SUV, but I do want something with good build quality and a bit of sporty handling. Other choices are a used A3 Sportback or, oh god, minivan a la Volkswagen Touran. 

I also like the Fiat Bravo and the Citroen C4/C5.

[MX793]

Would you rather a Buick Roadmaster or a DOHC VTEC CRX

Two entirely different vehicles built for entirely different purposes.  Better question:

Buick Roadmaster or Lincoln Continental?
or
CRX or AE86 Corolla?

[the Teuton]

But if we seriously had to pick between the Nissan 240SX and the Integra Type R, I'd have to go with the FWDer.

[MX793]

But if we seriously had to pick between the Nissan 240SX and the Integra Type R, I'd have to go with the FWDer.

That's only because the S14 that was around at the same time was a turd.  I'm quite convinced it was targeting Camry Solara buyers rather than actual enthusiasts.  I'd take an S13 over a 2nd generation Teg, though.

[Eye of the Tiger]

240sex  vs.  Pulsar

Go!

[cawimmer430]

FWD can be phenomenal when done right

After all, it was capable of pulling a boat with the rear tires removed!