The Automobile Thread

[mikejet]

We kind of had one before in the "What Car Do You Drive" sense but lets make a real thread for automobile enthusiasts.

This thread is a joint venture between xtop and me.

Here's a few cars coming that look great to me:
2011 Audi A8 4.2 TDI


Honda CRZ concept

[xtop]

thanks mike, i kept forgetting to make this thread

i'll be spending a lot of time in here talking about all the new car stuff.

vw bought 49% of porsche the other day. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/08/v...in-porsche-ag/

[SDon1969]

I'll take one of these, please! (A 2010 Spyker C8)

[toef]

I want:

[mikejet]

Here's a shot of the new AMG Gullwing:

[xtop]

i'm still waiting to jump back to honda when they can make the tsx hot looking again and toss in a 2.4l turbo and awd

[mikejet]

Toyota FT-86 Concept:


Not to be confused with the joint venture vehicle being produced with Subaru.
That project may have been canceled.

[xtop]

would buy

[ManUtd]

Nice thread Mike. I'm a Lexus lover and the LFA is the first ever supercar from Lexus:

[mikejet]

Wife said in a few years once we finish paying for the Fit I can get one of these:

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by ManUtd

Nice thread Mike. I'm a Lexus lover and the LFA is the first ever supercar from Lexus:

Yeah I was looking for a pic of the matte black LFA. LOL I've read that the main complaint that people have about the car is that it doesn't feel like a supercar. It's easy to drive and feels smooth on the road.

I wish I could have a fixed up GS400:

[ManUtd]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Yeah I was looking for a pic of the matte black LFA. LOL I've read that the main complaint that people have about the car is that it doesn't feel like a supercar. It's easy to drive and feels smooth on the road.

I wish I could have a fixed up GS400:

I think I've see that car in one of the Lexus meets before. I got quite a few friends who drive sick 2nd gen GS's.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by ManUtd

I think I've see that car in one of the Lexus meets before. I got quite a few friends who drive sick 2nd gen GS's.

Yeah i think a Lexus is perfect for the VIP Hella Flush fitment look. It looks ok on other cars but a Lexus just looks, for lack of a better word, GANGSTER.

In my area there's tons of fixed up IS 250's and 350's.

There was a Hella Flush meet in Santa Monica a while back and there was some really sic rides there.

[ManUtd]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Yeah i think a Lexus is perfect for the VIP Hella Flush fitment look. It looks ok on other cars but a Lexus just looks, for lack of a better word, GANGSTER.

In my area there's tons of fixed up IS 250's and 350's.

There was a Hella Flush meet in Santa Monica a while back and there was some really sic rides there.

I know some of them from Club Lexus. I drive an IS350 myself.

[Rob71]

2009camaro.jpg

First car in a while that actually has me considering buying new. 2010 SS convertible is

[BStecke]

We just sold the Evo and got a 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS. Never thought I'd buy a Chevy, but that little car is pretty sweet. 260/260 turbo, stability control w/ competition mode a la the Corvette, an easy 300+ hp/tq at the wheels with minimal modification (tune). Good to get me through school over the next few years

[xtop]

no concept now mike!

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/08/h...pecs-revealed/

The variable valve-timing obsessives at the Temple of VTEC have scored a leaked brochure of the 2011 Honda CR-Z, and in addition to getting a glimpse of the production version of the hybrid hatch, some specs and trim details were included in the document.

We finally have hard figures on the 1.5-liter engine's output (in JDM spec), with the diminutive four-cylinder putting out 112 horsepower (at 6,000 rpm) on its own and another 14 hp from its electric motor. Just as importantly, the engine creates 107 lb-ft of torque (at 4,800 rpm) with the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system boosting that by another 57 lb-ft at an oh-so-low 1,000 rpm. Coupled with either a six-speed manual or CVT gearbox, the CR-Z nets a relatively uninspiring 0 to 62 mph time of 9.7 seconds.

The dimensions haven't changed much from the "concept" we saw at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier this year, with a 160.6-inch overall length, 68.5-inch width, 54.9-inch height and a wheelbase that spans 95.9 inches. Unfortunately, no word on curb weight.

Since efficiency is the name of the game, the CR-Z will benefit from LED daytime running lights and turn signal indicators in the mirrors, along with three driving modes – Eco, Normal and Sport – each controllable from a dash mounted switch and with a different color surrounding the gauges based on the mode.

Check out the pics in the gallery below for more and get the full story in our CR-Z post from Tokyo.

[xtop]

and i love danica, so this needs to be known

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/08/o...nationwide-se/

best of luck!

[MaCruz]

Give me another Acura TL, and I'm Str8

As a matter of fact.. I'll take the 6 Speed MT AWD TL.

[mikejet]

Sooner than I thought! I heard initially we wouldn't see one until 2014.

I want to see one with a Mugen kit.

Here's the Acura TSX wagon coming. Kind of wish they left it as an Accord Euro R wagon.