Cloud's car stuff - Page 10

ZenGum · 07-02-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zippyt

Cloud get AAA , worth EVER Penny if yer broke down 20 miles behind the back side of No where ( Where I Live )

Well surely she could just call you then, couldn't she? I'm sure you'd help.

Cloud · 07-06-2010, 04:10 PM

I find car salesmen have a habit of whisking me off to the back parking lot, or worse, to a secluded residential area for a "test drive." (shakes head). No problems, really, but in hindsight -- Will not go alone, and will not allow this to happen to me again.

and . . . Nissan Rogues are pretty nice.

Pico and ME · 07-06-2010, 05:57 PM

Did you look into a Pontiac Vibe, Cloud? Ive been considering it (even though CR took its recommendation away).

Cloud · 07-06-2010, 06:00 PM

NONE of the Pontiacs are recommended by CR. They're good looking, but that's not enough to make me take a closer look.

I think I'm waiting for the Juke to come out in October.

Pico and ME · 07-06-2010, 07:25 PM

Except this Pontiac is actually a Toyota - a Matrix twin, and it gets really good reviews.

lumberjim · 07-06-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

NONE of the Pontiacs are recommended by CR. They're good looking, but that's not enough to make me take a closer look.

I think I'm waiting for the Juke to come out in October.

We just got posters of them... very cool

I didn't know it was a turbo! and it has 4 doors, but the back ones are suicide doors with no discernible handles. I'd send you a brochure, but we don't have any yet.

Cloud · 07-06-2010, 09:27 PM

there's a really cool video of the new engine at the bottom of this page:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/30/2...ew-york-intro/

tw · 07-07-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

there's a really cool video of the new engine at the bottom of this page

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Featuring the first application of Nissan's 1.6-liter direct injected four-cylinder turbo in North America, it will be available with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, so it might just be the driver's car of the bunch, too. Featuring "180+ horsepower and 170+ lb-ft of torque

That tiny four cylinder engine has more horsepower than a 1975 standard Chevy big block V-8.

What was Nissan (and Renault) doing when GM was cost controlling during the late 1990 and 2000s? When all engineering was conducted in the finance department? This current technology says when GM was actually bankrupt. Reasons for GM's bankruptcy appear from innovative companies. Another example of GM spread sheets today only reporting what existed 10 years ago.

Nobody needs that much horsepower in a car. Which says how much smaller that engine should really be because it features the latest examples of current technology.

Griff · 07-07-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

there's a really cool video of the new engine at the bottom of this page:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/30/2...ew-york-intro/

I like the size of the Juke. I'm driving the Suzuki SX4, which has proven to be good in the snow. I wonder how the Juke will match up. It may be too over-powered for good traction.

classicman · 07-07-2010, 10:18 AM

Thats a good point Griff regarding the overpowered... But she needs to get up a hill not deal with snow ... I think.

Cloud · 07-07-2010, 11:05 AM

it's got a small powerful engine, AWD available, high seating position, and a hatch. CVT or manual transmission, estimated to have great gas mileage, too.

I stand corrected about the Pontiac Vibe. CR has removed it's recommendation temporarily because of unintended acceleration problems. Ouch.

I see the Juke is set to have a "smart throttle" (aka brake override).

classicman · 07-07-2010, 01:11 PM

Is Pontiac even going to be around in 3-5 years? I really cannot figure out why they exist now.

tw · 07-07-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

Thats a good point Griff regarding the overpowered... But she needs to get up a hill not deal with snow ...

Big block V-8s standard in the largest Cadillacs were about 180 Hp. That engine had no trouble getting a multiple ton car up any hill.

Cloud · 07-11-2010, 02:52 PM

Ford Fiesta with factory applied tattoos?

http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fie...page=Feature18

Cloud · 07-11-2010, 03:23 PM

or, maybe this:

07-06-2010, 04:10 PM	#137
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I find car salesmen have a habit of whisking me off to the back parking lot, or worse, to a secluded residential area for a "test drive." (shakes head). No problems, really, but in hindsight -- Will not go alone, and will not allow this to happen to me again. and . . . Nissan Rogues are pretty nice. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!" Last edited by Cloud; 07-06-2010 at 04:43 PM.

07-06-2010, 06:00 PM	#139
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	NONE of the Pontiacs are recommended by CR. They're good looking, but that's not enough to make me take a closer look. I think I'm waiting for the Juke to come out in October. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-06-2010, 09:27 PM	#142
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	there's a really cool video of the new engine at the bottom of this page: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/30/2...ew-york-intro/ __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-07-2010, 10:18 AM	#145
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Thats a good point Griff regarding the overpowered... But she needs to get up a hill not deal with snow ... I think. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-07-2010, 11:05 AM	#146
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	it's got a small powerful engine, AWD available, high seating position, and a hatch. CVT or manual transmission, estimated to have great gas mileage, too. I stand corrected about the Pontiac Vibe. CR has removed it's recommendation temporarily because of unintended acceleration problems. Ouch. I see the Juke is set to have a "smart throttle" (aka brake override). __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-06-2010, 05:57 PM	#138
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Did you look into a Pontiac Vibe, Cloud? Ive been considering it (even though CR took its recommendation away).

07-06-2010, 07:25 PM	#140
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Except this Pontiac is actually a Toyota - a Matrix twin, and it gets really good reviews.

07-07-2010, 01:11 PM	#147
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Is Pontiac even going to be around in 3-5 years? I really cannot figure out why they exist now. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-11-2010, 02:52 PM	#149
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Ford Fiesta with factory applied tattoos? http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fie...page=Feature18 Attached Images __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-11-2010, 03:23 PM	#150
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	or, maybe this: Attached Images __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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