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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/0...s-details-hit-the-web/
Hit the play button at the bottom of the article.
yummy
Hit the play button at the bottom of the article.
yummy
Let's listen to the TT-RS, shall we?
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MustangSVT
Lifer
- Oct 7, 2000
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My thoughts exactly!!! Fuckers! Ever since I heard this was coming out, this was going to be the hopeful replacement for my old TT. Oh well, maybe an S5 will suffice in a few years.
On another note, saw the commercial for the Q5! Wow!
I could put out there "Easily 70% of cars in america are large domestic SUVs.." Its not necessarily true.. And neither is your statement..
A good proportion of cars are less than 100hp economy cars, because by the majority, thats all thats needed, i think 70% is higher than reality too.. Maybe half.
Does than mean theres no market for "sports" cars.. Definately not..
I'd argue those with the money to buy these types of car aren't going to squabble over an extra £100-200 a year on taxes either.. What other regulations are you speaking of?
Edit: To answer the other question..
I think compared to America, Europe is quite densely populated, with the majority of commutes being less than 20 miles. Larger cars simply aren't needed.
Conversely though, there is a large market for luxury and sports cars.. To say there is not simply isn't true..
A good proportion of cars are less than 100hp economy cars, because by the majority, thats all thats needed, i think 70% is higher than reality too.. Maybe half.
Does than mean theres no market for "sports" cars.. Definately not..
I'd argue those with the money to buy these types of car aren't going to squabble over an extra £100-200 a year on taxes either.. What other regulations are you speaking of?
Edit: To answer the other question..
I think compared to America, Europe is quite densely populated, with the majority of commutes being less than 20 miles. Larger cars simply aren't needed.
Conversely though, there is a large market for luxury and sports cars.. To say there is not simply isn't true..
DivideBYZero
Lifer
- May 18, 2001
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I agree with the 1st sentence, its a shame to only market to Europe.. 'Europeans' enjoy these cars just as much as you do i assure you.. Keep in mind all the exotic and luxury car companies are European.. Well, to say all would be ignorant, but you know what i mean, all except for a few Japanese and American..
Arkaign
Lifer
- Oct 27, 2006
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Well, I could be misinformed, but I read about it in a Top Gear magazine. It was talking about prices being inflated, both in fuel costs and otherwise, by the government interference in the industry. Cars in general cost a bit higher in the UK. This directs the vast majority of sales over there to the small-displacement market. A good example is the divergence of things like the Accord, Focus, Mondeo, etc. Over here, a Focus is a cheap economy car, over there they step it up a few notches and it's a very common family car, at a vastly higher price than we pay for the stripped US Focus. Not to mention that over here a 2.0 140HP motor is standard, and Ford UK offers a huge variety of small motors for their Focus, 1.4L, 1.6L, diesels, and so on and so forth, most of them at or below 100hp.
I think the point stands. I must admit though, I know very little about what people buy in Germany or France or Spain, etc. It does seem that in the UK, small cars and small, efficient motors are pretty much the standard unless one can afford a lot more. DBZ, you must make a very good income to be able to afford an M3, given the high costs of living in your country.
Well it would be great if they offered it over here, but I would cringe at the price.
I think the TT is a sexy little car, saw one in all black one the other day and my mouth was gaping for sure.
I used to love the dark blue S5 some guy at work has but over the past few months it's lost it's luster to me, don't know what it is.
I think the TT is a sexy little car, saw one in all black one the other day and my mouth was gaping for sure.
I used to love the dark blue S5 some guy at work has but over the past few months it's lost it's luster to me, don't know what it is.
DivideBYZero
Lifer
- May 18, 2001
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Originally posted by: Arkaign
Well, I could be misinformed, but I read about it in a Top Gear magazine. It was talking about prices being inflated, both in fuel costs and otherwise, by the government interference in the industry. Cars in general cost a bit higher in the UK. This directs the vast majority of sales over there to the small-displacement market. A good example is the divergence of things like the Accord, Focus, Mondeo, etc. Over here, a Focus is a cheap economy car, over there they step it up a few notches and it's a very common family car, at a vastly higher price than we pay for the stripped US Focus. Not to mention that over here a 2.0 140HP motor is standard, and Ford UK offers a huge variety of small motors for their Focus, 1.4L, 1.6L, diesels, and so on and so forth, most of them at or below 100hp.
I think the point stands. I must admit though, I know very little about what people buy in Germany or France or Spain, etc. It does seem that in the UK, small cars and small, efficient motors are pretty much the standard unless one can afford a lot more. DBZ, you must make a very good income to be able to afford an M3, given the high costs of living in your country.
You're not really misinformed, but I would say the small displacement is more historical than political, but that ruins another stereotype for North Americans so I'll stay schtum....
I just thought I'd offer a counterpoint from those who love cars no matter the running cost.
DivideBYZero
Lifer
- May 18, 2001
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Don Vito Corleone
Elite
- Feb 10, 2000
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It definitely sounds nice for a five-cylinder car. In my experience they tend to have some pretty strange exhaust notes.
- May 25, 2004
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Yeah, but i've also noticed that turbo fives with high-flow exhaust systems sound great. My GF has a 1997 Volvo 850 T5 with iPd chip and exhaust and it sounds like sex, quite similar to a boxer 4 actually. low and lumpy. which the TTRS is definitely not...but anway... :laugh:
But its probably getting the new XWD (As seen in the Saab 9-3) that has the same torque vectoring goodness as the new sport diff found in the new S4. At least that's the rumor anyways. Might make haldex a little more palatable, but it's still not torsen :
The engine sounds great btw. It sounds like it has a healthy dose of boost
The engine sounds great btw. It sounds like it has a healthy dose of boost
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