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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I love the comparison vid - watched one earlier of the Scion vs. Hyundai Genesis coupe (seems a bit too beefy for me, much like why I decided to forgo the Challenger *sob*)

    I want an Evo!!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    I love my Evo, it's getting quite a cash infusion this spring!

    I think the Scion looks like a lot of fun to drive. So much so that you'd probably forget about the 200 hp.
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    Rygar said:

    I love my Evo, it's getting quite a cash infusion this spring!

    I think the Scion looks like a lot of fun to drive. So much so that you'd probably forget about the 200 hp.

    Do you track your evo?
    -
    I had an Acura RSX TypeS, 200hp. Enjoyed every minute with that car, its definitely not always about power, my Mini Cooper S has 170hp? (I think), tons of fun.
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,289
    edited March 2015
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpaLgF1uLB8
    Post edited by Wobbie on
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Idris said:

    Rygar said:

    I love my Evo, it's getting quite a cash infusion this spring!

    I think the Scion looks like a lot of fun to drive. So much so that you'd probably forget about the 200 hp.

    Do you track your evo?
    -
    I had an Acura RSX TypeS, 200hp. Enjoyed every minute with that car, its definitely not always about power, my Mini Cooper S has 170hp? (I think), tons of fun.
    Had an old civic back in the day,manual.One of the most fun cars to drive.Peppy.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    edited March 2015
    Idris said:

    Rygar said:

    I love my Evo, it's getting quite a cash infusion this spring!

    I think the Scion looks like a lot of fun to drive. So much so that you'd probably forget about the 200 hp.

    Do you track your evo?
    -
    I had an Acura RSX TypeS, 200hp. Enjoyed every minute with that car, its definitely not always about power, my Mini Cooper S has 170hp? (I think), tons of fun.
    No, but if I get the engine issues it suffers from solved this year I will be considering it (there is a boost leak that I am having trouble finding, or it just needs to be tuned, and I've found a tuner who will do it via email so here's hoping).

    I know how much power my Mazdaspeed is putting down, but the Evo has loads more juice, no comparison.

    And I completely agree with your point on the power vs drive. That's why I was still interested in the Scion :)
    Maybe someday anyway! The RSX was a car I had an interest in back in the day as well!
    Post edited by Rygar on
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    New Civic looks awesome, IMO!
    usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/04/01/honda-civic-new-york/70780754/

    They only mention an auto and a cvt for their turbocharged model, hope that doesn't mean it isn't getting a manual version...
  • Idris
    Idris Posts: 2,317
    Rygar said:

    New Civic looks awesome, IMO!
    usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/04/01/honda-civic-new-york/70780754/

    They only mention an auto and a cvt for their turbocharged model, hope that doesn't mean it isn't getting a manual version...

    Honda is bringing the Type-R state side! Ahhhh! I want!
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I'M IN LOVE WITH MY CAR.

    Have had her for three weeks and finally let loose on the freeway today.

    Whoa!

    We took the 10 down to PCH and had a blast. Feels so secure in both control and comfort. Didn't even feel like we were going 75 and I had to check myself. Don't need to get a moving violation after years without.

    Oh, and the husband took the wheel from PCH up Sunset back home in manual mode (haven't tried that yet myself but as a passenger? Felt great...beefier, if that makes sense). I think he loves driving this more than his Camaro (and that says a lot).

    Two things -

    One, a dude in a fucking sexygorgeous Maserati complimented the FRS (love their similar curves) - and two, someone in a really nice new Mustang tried to "challenge" us in the banked areas of Sunset. It couldn't take the curves and kept braking. We weren't racing with him but blew him away =)

    Among the best decisions I've ever made - the machine of a dream!
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Awesome!
    Gotta love when someone only challenges you because they have more power ;)
    Although I don't condone street racing...
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Rygar said:

    Awesome!
    Gotta love when someone only challenges you because they have more power ;)
    Although I don't condone street racing...

    No, me neither! There've been so many - too many - crashes here lately due to racing. Really bad ones.

    I hope some local tracks will be built so those who want / need to can get their automotive ya-ya's out, safely and off the street.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Way to really get a feel for it Hedo.Have you named her yet?
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    rr165892 said:

    Way to really get a feel for it Hedo.Have you named her yet?

    Falling more in love with each drive! But no name...I just call her "her" or "she" =)
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    hedonist said:

    rr165892 said:

    Way to really get a feel for it Hedo.Have you named her yet?

    Falling more in love with each drive! But no name...I just call her "her" or "she" =)
    Gotcha, she's a no name sexy bitch.Flaunting her speed and lines for all of So Cal to see.Sooo Hollywood.Lol
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,289
    I changed my oil yesterday....didn't spill a drop.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    imalive said:

    I changed my oil yesterday....didn't spill a drop.

    so your bragging?
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Wellsir, I know what receiving a PIT maneuver (not by the police) feels like now!

    image
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Owww. How'd that happen?
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,911
    Bought a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude a couple weeks ago. So glad Jeep brought back the regular Cherokees....the Patriot and Compass were pretty rough. My first time with a brand new car....it's pretty sweet.
  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    hedonist said:

    Owww. How'd that happen?

    Some poor girl changed lanes without looking.

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