Hi all.
Need a new car when I move to Iowa.
Now Im torn between an SUV and a TT.
Comments please.
What is a TT ?
How come you sold the Tucson?
Get a fun car again that will make you look cool, go with the TT instead of a cumbersome SUV.
Dont you want something that will cope better with long distances that are the norm out west?
Mid west, but Iowa City / Davenport / Cedar Rapids all close to each other.
I sold the Tucson as I dont need a car in Philly.
ur in the states, get something u can only get in the states
Id get like a corvette or camaro, or a trans-am, firebird etc etc
an old one of them
SUV is stupid unless u gonna go on rough roads, smaller car if u gonna be mostly in a city otherwise go with clocked or Ceathreamhnans sugggestions.
SUVs are very nice to drive though
pah
SUVs arent nice to drive, they are nice to get you places, they drive you, you dont drive them, i know iv wallowed around in 2 range rovers, a porsche on the other hand is very nice to drive
Plenty of cars capable of only driving in straight lines over there, i even hear some of them are fun :P hmm Mustang?
Quote from: Eddur in the states, get something u can only get in the states
Id get like a corvette or camaro, or a trans-am, firebird etc etc
an old one of them
goodIdea();
Having said that though I bet most are pigs to drive and the novelty would soon wear off.
Quote from: Clockd 0NeQuote from: Eddur in the states, get something u can only get in the states
Id get like a corvette or camaro, or a trans-am, firebird etc etc
an old one of them
goodIdea();
Having said that though I bet most are pigs to drive and the novelty would soon wear off.
Whilst I agree theyre probably all pigs to drive, the novelty of donning a cowboy hat and referring to yourself as The Bandit would NEVER wear off!
I had a 1979 6.6l Firebird, and it was a total disappointment.
Dead slow, unbelievably bad handling and brakes, and the steering was dreadful.
Some sort of coupe? Honda. Big coupe, looks sporty and good on motorways.
Yes, theyre probably crap cars and arent particularly sporty (thats why they only sold em in america ;)) they certainly would be an experience. Id like to own one one day
An SUV is perfect for the states imo, big and comfy. Its pointless getting owt sporty or cornery over there because the roads are so sh*t.
Well depends where you are. The roads in PA and NJ are almost third world. Roads in CA are excellent.
My only problem with getting something sporty is that Id be trapped when it snows.
get a subaru or something then, theyve got 4WD
God how boring. An ugly saloon.
TTs have quattro, so that might work out for you?
does that kind of 4x4 work in the snow ?
I knew a guy who thought it porsh would be ok in the snow because of the 4x4 bit it was no good at all :(
(too low to the ground, tyres too wide, etc. etc.)
Please do correct me if Im wrong, but I was always under the impression that a simple 4x4 (i.e with all four wheels receiving torque from the engine) doesnt necessarily make a difference, to really be set for properly hazardous conditions youd need all of the Land Rover-esque goodies like a low range gearbox?
Quote from: Chris HPlease do correct me if Im wrong, but I was always under the impression that a simple 4x4 (i.e with all four wheels receiving torque from the engine) doesnt necessarily make a difference, to really be set for properly hazardous conditions youd need all of the Land Rover-esque goodies like a low range gearbox?
If you can lock the differetial so one wheel doesnt start spinning with the remaining three standing still, even a two wheel drive with lockable differential makes a big difference.
youll need at least braked TC where the car brakes a spinning wheel or LSDs or lockable diffs
Quote from: Clockd 0NeGet a fun car again that will make you look cool, go with the TT instead of a cumbersome SUV.
TT :ptu:
Quote from: bearQuote from: Chris HPlease do correct me if Im wrong, but I was always under the impression that a simple 4x4 (i.e with all four wheels receiving torque from the engine) doesnt necessarily make a difference, to really be set for properly hazardous conditions youd need all of the Land Rover-esque goodies like a low range gearbox?
If you can lock the differetial so one wheel doesnt start spinning with the remaining three standing still, even a two wheel drive with lockable differential makes a big difference.
Most have limited slip differentials so you dont need to do anything, it works itself.
Quote from: SeriousMost have limited slip differentials so you dont need to do anything, it works itself.
Isnt that the problem? An LSD transfers all the power to the wheel not slipping? Thus the need to be able to lock the diff.
When one begins to rotate rapidly compared to the other its locked down automatically so the power goes to the wheel with good contact.
Only real issue seems to be its more complex and therefore costs more.
Many just brakes the spinnig wheel (ABS like on just one tyre) also it is good to be able to look the diff betwix front and rear, with four wheels driving you have more power than just braking the spinning ones.
What I really want is an Equinox.
Quote from: SamWhat I really want is an Equinox.
Fuel economy not to good in those.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/review/1019466_2009-chevrolet-equinox
Sam
http://www.thecarconnection.com/car-compare-results/chevrolet_equinox_2009-vs-subaru_forester_2009
http://www.thecarconnection.com/car-compare-results/volkswagen_tiguan_2010-vs-chevrolet_equinox_2010
be a man
get a truck
http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/gmc_sierra-1500_2009
I think you should get an SC400 :D
[Bloody hell, even in jest I sound live Deviance with his Overs.]
Quote from: bearQuote from: SamWhat I really want is an Equinox.
Fuel economy not to good in those.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/review/1019466_2009-chevrolet-equinox
Lol like I care about fuel economy when its $2.80 a gallon.
http://fredbeans.com/used/Chevrolet/2005-Chevrolet-TrailBlazer+EXT-2b402cfa7f000001014e33725789695e.htm?useHistory=true
http://fredbeans.com/used/Nissan/2006-Nissan-Xterra-e65ccec97f0000010030d5aabbd839b8.htm?useHistory=true
http://fredbeans.com/used/Toyota/2004-Toyota-RAV4-ee0fb9997f0000010030d5aa43d02db3.htm?useHistory=true#
do they sell banged up mondeos with broken windows over there?
i think that would suit you very well
Or Volvos where teh boot doesnt open :D
I quite like the look of the Saab 9-2x Aero.
No prizes to guess where the badge engineering came from.
(http://www.9motors.com/images/saab92x.jpg)
What about a Honda Crossroad? :)
(http://hondaoldies.de/Korbmacher-Archiv/Honda/SUVs/Crossroad/crossroad.jpg)
That Honda is hidious