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Basta BMW "m" and not "m sport"... Overrated.

[ano727]

Not a fan of S2K. I was itching to get one back in 2005 so I test drove it twice. Too underpowered. All those RPMs are just a waste - it feels like the engine is going to explode at 9K rpm with all the vibrations coming from it.

Another overrated cars - 350z and Infiniti G35 coupe, both of which I previously owned. The engine and tranny is too rough, it feels like I'm driving a truck. I also got tired of the exhaust noise after a while, it sounds nice but they are both relatively slow (for their rated 300hp). I also hate their gearing, I have to go to 3rd gear to hit 60mph.

350z and Infiniti G35 coupe??? Rich kid! Newly joined... hmmmmm.... alt-nick???

BTT: mini cooper

[uls]

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working class pinoy sa states

can buy any car... auto loans

[niky]

(off-topic) Friend from another site just did an article for yahoo autos. Did you know that car loan terms are at ten years, now? With interest rates below inflation. Because there are so many new retirees that banks feel more confident giving long-term low-yield loans, since pension funds are immutable.

But that seems like another huge subprime bubble waiting to pop.

How frugal is it in plain 'ol bumper to bumper city driving, where it's target purpose is?

The Mirage in regular city driving gets around 12 km/l. But traffic sucks big time now. If you're crawling along, it's possible to get 7.5 - 8 km/l. Then again, it's also possible to get 6 km/l out of the Vios (or less). Very hard to make comparisons with the chaotic nature of traffic nowadays... that's why it's best to drive out on weekends to test fuel economy.

So does the BRZ/86 have better responsiveness and communication than the STI as compared and mentioned earlier? I was wondering baka "love your own" lang eh.

The STI is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Incredible grip, brakes and cornering speeds. And beyond that, it's something of a hooligan. Kick the clutch in, drop the hammer then drop the clutch and it'll be slithering sideways in an instant. If you're willing to shred the clutch (and perhaps a drive-axle or two... ) with a catastrophic high-rpm launch, it'll have you laughing like a madman at the dragstrip. (Yeah, there are cars that accelerate faster, but that AWD launch is brutal)

But the steering isn't anywhere near as tactile as the MX5 or 86, and the turbocharged engine doesn't quite have the direct throttle response of the naturally aspirated motors (though to be fair, most of these electric throttle cars feel slightly artificial compared to the old cable-throttle cars). An STI, it's like a sledgehammer, you swing it around a corner, you know you're going to hit your target. Every single time. The BRZ/86 is more like a sword. Takes more finesse and balance to do it.

Different strokes for different folks. Adrenaline junkies will get more of a kick out of the STI, but the "purists" who wear gloves and thin-soled driving shoes will definitely prefer the 86/BRZ.

Me? Give me a MINI and I'm happy. Hell... give me a Mazda2 and I'm happy. I'm not that picky.

[jaggerx3]

Fortuner - eto lagi binibida ng kapitbahay nami dati nung nkabili sila ng brand new. Nung bumilibkami ng GS dapat daw Fortuner na lang
Vios - yes maganda eto pero grabe maka overrate ibang owners nito akala mo lilipad na daw sa bilis
Tucson
Monetero Sport - isa din to pogi ka daw pag eto ride mo
Mirage
Crosswind - di bale mausok, matibay naman
Mitsubishi L300 - matibay daw the best in its class

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[jhnkvn]

Not a fan of S2K. I was itching to get one back in 2005 so I test drove it twice. Too underpowered. All those RPMs are just a waste - it feels like the engine is going to explode at 9K rpm with all the vibrations coming from it.

Another overrated cars - 350z and Infiniti G35 coupe, both of which I previously owned. The engine and tranny is too rough, it feels like I'm driving a truck. I also got tired of the exhaust noise after a while, it sounds nice but they are both relatively slow (for their rated 300hp). I also hate their gearing, I have to go to 3rd gear to hit 60mph.

So what gearing do you prefer? Shorter or longer ones?

[dr. d]

Fortuner - eto lagi binibida ng kapitbahay nami dati nung nkabili sila ng brand new. Nung bumilibkami ng GS dapat daw Fortuner na lang

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mebbe neighbor is still not sure he made the right decision buying it, so he's trying to convince himself (thru you) that he did.. heh heh.

[jaggerx3]

mebbe neighbor is still not sure he made the right decision buying it, so he's trying to convince himself (thru you) that he did.. heh heh.

Hehe ngayong parang nagsisisi sa pagkabili niya nun. Way back 2007 bumili siya ng 2.7 vvt-i na fort. Na inlove naman ako dum since Revo.pa ride namin. At ang bilis ng fortuner na un. Ang bilis sa gas

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[Starex_Gold]

Wow, SG. You got both cars?

Yes pards. And a Santa Fe

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