Meet the new NYC taxi.

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Colonel Cadillac

#60
May 09, 2011, 03:49:08 PM
Quote from: Speed_Racer on May 05, 2011, 11:43:11 AM
I think most NYC taxis rarely get above walking speed, at least in town.

Not at all true

Madman

#61
February 07, 2013, 08:27:23 PM
Now you can own NYC's Taxi of Tomorrow for only $19,990.



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ifcar

#62
February 07, 2013, 08:40:35 PM
I'm surprised they're not going with a passenger version. They're already building it for New York cabbies; at the very least, why wouldn't taxi drivers elsewhere want one?

2o6

#63
February 07, 2013, 08:43:29 PM
2.0L and 130HP? Granted, this is a very light car, but I don't picture that drivetrain lasting too long.

mzziaz

#64
February 08, 2013, 06:34:42 AM
Quote from: 2o6 on February 07, 2013, 08:43:29 PM
2.0L and 130HP? Granted, this is a very light car, but I don't picture that drivetrain lasting too long.

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You do say the most retarded things.
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2o6

#65
February 08, 2013, 06:37:46 AM
Quote from: mzziaz on February 08, 2013, 06:34:42 AM
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You do say the most retarded things.

Mated to a CVT automatic.....those things have only recently become fairly reliable - even still I'm not 100% keen on it.



Loaded down with weight, it's going to be a fucking dog. Coupled with the fact that the CVT is going to have to cope with a lot more excess weight (2.0L and CVT - this is the drivetrain out of the Sentra) which means it's probably not going to hold up well at all.


So yes, I don't see that powertrain having much in the way of longevity.

mzziaz

#66
February 08, 2013, 07:27:01 AM
Quote from: 2o6 on February 08, 2013, 06:37:46 AM
Mated to a CVT automatic.....those things have only recently become fairly reliable - even still I'm not 100% keen on it.



Loaded down with weight, it's going to be a fucking dog. Coupled with the fact that the CVT is going to have to cope with a lot more excess weight (2.0L and CVT - this is the drivetrain out of the Sentra) which means it's probably not going to hold up well at all.


So yes, I don't see that powertrain having much in the way of longevity.

Quote from: mzziaz on February 08, 2013, 06:34:42 AM
?

You do say the most retarded things.
Cuore Sportivo

2o6

#67
February 08, 2013, 07:32:51 AM
Shut the fuck up.

TurboDan

#68
February 09, 2013, 01:47:18 AM
NYC does kick the shit out out cars...

cawimmer430

#69
February 09, 2013, 07:48:34 AM
The perfect taxi for NYC.  :praise:

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