Is there anything that an OEM could release now that would have you drive straight to a dealership to try out? A few ideas that came to mind for me:
- 2018 Accord w/ 2.0 Turbo + stick + AWD + fully loaded. I'd get there even faster if they offered it as a wagon too.
- ND Miata with the new HCCI engine and Winning Blue color
- Current Outback with the fully loaded 3.6 H6 + manual. Also, the 2.0T from the WRX + manual in the Outback would work too.
- Current 4Runner + Manual
- Current 4Runner but with a V8 and an automatic with 6+ gears.
- STI with a new turbo motor based off the WRX. Bonus points if they offered it as a hatch again.
- A BMW that was really competitive with Tesla's model 3
- A Tesla model 3
- The new Z4 with a manual
-VW Up! GTi
-Scirocco
-The Miata ND you mentioned
- Fiat 124 Abarth with 220+ hp
A new city (Kei car) segment, with lower insurance rates. Then...
Honda S660.
A new Tacoma for $0.
Bring back the inexpensive coupes, and I'm not talking "4-door coupes".
Us empty nesters still like our 2 doors.
6th gen 4Runner, assuming implemented right.
Have said before, wish Toyota had a smaller SUV that was not as girly as the rav4, not as cheesy as the FJ.
Anything AWD + manual + wagon (not a hatch) would have me checking it out ASAP.
An Awd manual Citroen c4 cactus.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 04, 2017, 11:14:33 AM
Yes. Anything for $0
At that price I would spring for more than 1.
Oooh...
A small 4 cyl pickup. Like they used to make. Except more rust resistant.
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^Yes
A true compact pickup would be amazing.
A3 Quattro with a manual transmission. Even better if a hatch.
Mazdaspeed2 hatchback. Hell, even a Mazda2 hatch (if cheap enough, would make an enticing 2nd/winter car)
Mazda3 or Mazda6 2-door coupe (bring back the MX3 and/or MX6!)
Quote from: MX793 on October 04, 2017, 03:43:45 PM
Hell, even a Mazda2 hatch (if cheap enough, would make an enticing 2nd/winter car)
You can! You just have to put it on a boat back from PR
Quote from: 2o6 on October 04, 2017, 03:46:56 PM
You can! You just have to put it on a boat back from PR
Probably can get a deal on a salvaged one right about now...
Quote from: 2o6 on October 04, 2017, 03:46:56 PM
You can! You just have to put it on a boat back from PR
Is that actually allowed?
-Current Civic Si sedan with a K24 pumping out like 225/230hp.
-Current model 230i but as a Gran Coupe with a 6-spd.
-A hypothetical Fit Si with the 1.5L turbo.
-A Mustang GT350 like package for the V6. Call it the GT250 and give it like 365 hp to go head to head with the V6 1LE.
-An SLK45AMG that is fitted with the CLA/GLA's engine and a 6spd.
Hell, there is stuff I want to try now. Auto GTI & 340i are pretty compelling dailies
But as far as shit that doesn't exist yet:
- BRZ with a ~220HP 2.5L
- I like the Fit 1.5T idea. Regular Fit was shockingly good.
- ILX based on the new Civic with the 2.0T, 9DCT and SH-AWD
- Golf R with a ~330HP 3.6L VR6
- New Charger built off the Giulia platform w/an aluminum V8 :wub:
- Murano with the Maxima's 300HP engine and a stiffer suspension
- MKC (Escape clone) with the 2.7EB
- F150 Lightning :erjerbs:
As for some of the previously mentioned ideas:
- HCCI Miata- yes... matter of fact, any HCCI Mazda period, though I think they need some more gears in their AT
- 2 Gran Coupe would be nice but I already drove my buddy's 2.
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Quote from: Cookie Monster on October 04, 2017, 03:51:01 PM
Is that actually allowed?
Cars sold in Puerto Rico have to meet U.S. certifications, so I would assume so.
4 door M2
New RX7 or RX8
Quote from: ifcar on October 04, 2017, 06:03:22 PM
Cars sold in Puerto Rico have to meet U.S. certifications, so I would assume so.
I'm assuming in California, it would have to have at least 7500 miles on it. That's what's required for any other vehicle that's only 48 state compliant
Hmm, not really sure. Maybe an Outback with a WRX engine and transmission.
Quote from: Raza on October 04, 2017, 06:40:00 PM
Hmm, not really sure. Maybe an Outback with a WRX engine and transmission.
Yeah, basically an '03-'09 Outback XT.
I've been very tempted to price out a Crosstrek many times, but it's just not enough space. :cry:
Quote from: Cookie Monster on October 04, 2017, 06:42:14 PM
Yeah, basically an '03-'09 Outback XT.
I've been very tempted to price out a Crosstrek many times, but it's just not enough space. :cry:
Those were crappy inside, though, right?
Quote from: Cookie Monster on October 04, 2017, 06:37:38 PM
I'm assuming in California, it would have to have at least 7500 miles on it. That's what's required for any other vehicle that's only 48 state compliant
Scion/Toyota Yaris iA was federalized under the Mazda 2 moniker, so it's good to go.
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In all seriousness, if GM put the new 1.5T in the Sonic, and turned up the boost to at least 180HP - I would buy one. I've always thought the Sonic was a sharper and better platform than the Fiesta.
Also - I would buy a Civic Si hatchback.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 04, 2017, 07:14:05 PM
Also - I would buy a Civic Si hatchback.
Ooooo that's a good one.
Seems like I'm not the only one that wants a modern Outback XT either.
Hellcat Magnum
Challenger convertible
New Xterra with a better interior, automatic transmission with more gears and a gated shifter, engine with better gas mileage (less power OK), and longer cargo area with the seats folded flat. And maybe better/modern headlights.
Hellcat Town & Country
Any minivan with reasonable off-pavement cred (clearance, sturdy suspension, can fit AT tires, actual 4WD or really good AWD).
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 04, 2017, 07:29:35 PM
Hellcat Magnum
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Quote from: Raza on October 04, 2017, 06:58:26 PM
Those were crappy inside, though, right?
If you're looking for a decent interior, I'd just stay away from pretty much any Subaru made before 2014 or so... Those '03-'09's had a ton of silver plastic everywhere.
Quote from: MrH on October 04, 2017, 07:20:17 PM
Ooooo that's a good one.
Seems like I'm not the only one that wants a modern Outback XT either.
I'm probably going to rage buy one in the next year. :lol:
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on October 04, 2017, 09:16:55 PM
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Decent, but Magnums were cooler. A new one with the current Charger styling would be awesome.
Trackhawk is pretty sweet but Jesus, at $90k, it's simply not worth it.
Quote from: Raza on October 04, 2017, 06:58:26 PM
Those were crappy inside, though, right?
The 05-09 Outback XT? No the Limited trims are actually pretty nice, and could be had with one of these for all 5 years
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Mos def - Subaru Outback XT Limited is fairly plush/desirable (interior and otherwise) some ~10 years on, and the package in general is MEGA. Big fan.
There's actually 10 '08-'09 Outback XT Limited manuals for sale on cargurus right now for Raza to try out.
Modern take on a VW minivan under $40,000 with manual transmission and modern car crash test results. It's gotta look similar to the original one though. Maybe a bit larger.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 05, 2017, 12:08:32 AM
There's actually 10 '08-'09 Outback XT Limited manuals for sale on cargurus right now for Raza to try out.
Raza hates Japan so that's not going to happen.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on October 04, 2017, 11:55:44 AM
^Yes
A true compact pickup would be amazing.
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Quote from: GoCougs on October 04, 2017, 10:23:02 PM
Trackhawk is pretty sweet but Jesus, at $90k, it's simply not worth it.
For what it is it seems like a pretty solid deal. Can you imagine how much it would be from teh Germans?
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Isn't that FWD?
yes, i think it is stricktly fwd
RDX turbo 4 with SH-AWD in a TSX body with a 6MT. Yeeeee
Demon Neon
Poser class sedan w/NA V8, AWD and 6MT.
Quote from: GoCougs on October 05, 2017, 10:08:53 PM
Poser class sedan w/NA V8, AWD and 6MT.
That reminds me, I saw a B7 RS4 the other day for the first time in a while. Those things still look fantastic.
Hm, a WRX STI wagon or hatch would be really nice. Or, as others have said, a BMW 2-series sedan.
Quote from: Laconian on October 05, 2017, 08:18:15 PM
RDX turbo 4 with SH-AWD in a TSX body with a 6MT. Yeeeee
My GF has an RDX with that turbo-4. I do not think it is a good motor. It guzzles gas and has serious turbo lag. I don't know how much her car weighs, but the thing isn't terribly quick either. All in all, I'm very eh on that RDX.
Quote from: GoCougs on October 05, 2017, 10:08:53 PM
Poser class sedan w/NA V8, AWD and 6MT.
So basically an AWD Chevy SS?
Quote from: MrH on October 06, 2017, 07:20:28 AM
So basically an AWD Chevy SS?
Smaller. 3-series or A4 sized.
A couple other thoughts:
-6spd IS350
-NSX without the AWD/electric motors powered by just the TTV6
-718 with the 911's 3.0.
Quote from: MrH on October 06, 2017, 07:20:28 AM
So basically an AWD Chevy SS?
.... or you know, a B7 S4/RS4...
When I was looking to replace my '51 Mercury, I was really excited about a Golden Hawk that was advertised on a dealer's lot. I went there and it was a Flight Hawk that was painted gold. I'd never go running to any dealer after that :frown:.
Quote from: Xer0 on October 06, 2017, 10:09:44 AM
A couple other thoughts:
-6spd IS350
-NSX without the AWD/electric motors powered by just the TTV6
-718 with the 911's 3.0.
Oooooh these are good calls
Quote from: GoCougs on October 05, 2017, 10:08:53 PM
Poser class sedan w/NA V8, AWD and 6MT.
Get a last gen Audi RS4. It's exactly that.
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 05, 2017, 10:15:58 PM
That reminds me, I saw a B7 RS4 the other day for the first time in a while. Those things still look fantastic.
Those things still rip, but the current A4 2.0T is only a hair slower than the regular S4. #Progress
The Cherokee uses the same basic drivetrain as the Dart.
What I want is an AWD gravel-spec turbo Dart.
Demon Dart
Demon Journey
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 05, 2017, 10:15:58 PM
That reminds me, I saw a B7 RS4 the other day for the first time in a while. Those things still look fantastic.
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on October 06, 2017, 11:40:20 AM
Get a last gen Audi RS4. It's exactly that.
Too small, absolutely terrible (reliability) motor. But it does look good.