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  • DouglasDangerDouglasDanger PennsylvaniaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Staleghoti wrote: »
    The Tata Nano is like a tenth of the price of a Cube or something.

    Least you're getting what you pay for.

    Not like the elaborate ruse that the Cube is

    how is the Cube an elaborate ruse? I'm not following your line of thought.

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Stale wrote: »
    Glorfindel wrote: »
    80 kph or 50 mph is the normal speed here, I can't stand driving in sydney because the suburbs are just a slow grid, whereas here everything is laid out so well.

    It isn't the fact that Canberra is well-planned that makes traffic a non-issue (which it is), but that no one fucking lives there.

    In all seriousness though, the days of the big, 4-door V8 sedans are over. Hell, even V6's are probably extraneous. A 4 cylinder in a compact sedan is more than enough for most people.

    you can have my V8 when you pry it from my cold dead fingers

    I'll have you know that I'm resisting this set-up because I respect you.

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  • StaleStale Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    TBH and NaS: <3<3<3

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Staleghoti wrote: »
    The Tata Nano is like a tenth of the price of a Cube or something.

    Least you're getting what you pay for.

    Not like the elaborate ruse that the Cube is

    how is the Cube an elaborate ruse? I'm not following your line of thought.

    I think he's suggesting that it is overpriced for being trendy or stylish or something.

    Starting at $13,900 and having things like six airbags standard, advanced traction control and braking assist and is considerably larger makes it a bit of a weak point.

    Also, it's only 7 times more expensive. 8-)

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  • bongibongi regular
    edited August 2009
    the cube? trendy and stylish?

    wat

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Yeah, I don't get it either.

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I actually saw a cube parked outside a house. someone actually bought one!

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  • jwalkjwalk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Hi I drive a 2009 Toaster.

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  • DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I drove by one the other day on the way to work.

    It's...weird, and kinda ugly.

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    look I mean i drive a toaster but goddamn there are limits

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    There's two in my shitty apartment complex.

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  • jwalkjwalk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
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  • DogDog Registered User, Administrator, Vanilla Staff admin
    edited August 2009
    fuck that car

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  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    NotACrook wrote: »
    Staleghoti wrote: »
    The Tata Nano is like a tenth of the price of a Cube or something.

    Least you're getting what you pay for.

    Not like the elaborate ruse that the Cube is

    how is the Cube an elaborate ruse? I'm not following your line of thought.

    I think he's suggesting that it is overpriced for being trendy or stylish or something.

    Starting at $13,900 and having things like six airbags standard, advanced traction control and braking assist and is considerably larger makes it a bit of a weak point.

    Also, it's only 7 times more expensive. 8-)

    o
    i forgot people should buy Cubes cause they're safe!

    They r so safe

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  • GlorfindelGlorfindel Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Stale wrote: »
    Glorfindel wrote: »
    80 kph or 50 mph is the normal speed here, I can't stand driving in sydney because the suburbs are just a slow grid, whereas here everything is laid out so well.

    It isn't the fact that Canberra is well-planned that makes traffic a non-issue (which it is), but that no one fucking lives there.

    In all seriousness though, the days of the big, 4-door V8 sedans are over. Hell, even V6's are probably extraneous. A 4 cylinder in a compact sedan is more than enough for most people.

    you can have my V8 when you pry it from my cold dead fingers

    Don't get me wrong, I'd love a muscle car at one point in my life, but shit dog, they're a dying breed.

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Staleghoti wrote: »
    NotACrook wrote: »
    Staleghoti wrote: »
    The Tata Nano is like a tenth of the price of a Cube or something.

    Least you're getting what you pay for.

    Not like the elaborate ruse that the Cube is

    how is the Cube an elaborate ruse? I'm not following your line of thought.

    I think he's suggesting that it is overpriced for being trendy or stylish or something.

    Starting at $13,900 and having things like six airbags standard, advanced traction control and braking assist and is considerably larger makes it a bit of a weak point.

    Also, it's only 7 times more expensive. 8-)

    o
    i forgot people should buy Cubes cause they're safe!

    They r so safe

    God no, people shouldn't buy Cubes. I'm saying the price is more justified than you make it out to be.

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    You guys are going to have to accept that pretty soon, your cars are just going to make a low electric hum.

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  • jwalkjwalk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    But Americans need huge V8s to haul their big fat ass and their fat wife and their 17 big fatass kids to the Mcdonalds drive thru!

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  • UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    NotACrook wrote: »
    You guys are going to have to accept that pretty soon, your cars are just going to make a low electric hum.

    I accept this as inevitable but the lack of v8 rumble or even turbo whine will still make me sad

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  • jwalkjwalk Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    You can always put speakers under the hood that make V8 rumbly sounds. Like those fake turbo BOV noise makers.

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  • StaleStale Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I will be perfectly happy to be the last man on earth gassing up my inefficient eco-unfriendly v8 at $85/gallon

    I'll do it with a smile on my face as hundreds younger ingrates purr by me on their electric pussy-mobiles.

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I'm getting ~34mpg. I fill up like, two and a half times a month. Diesel is pretty awesome.

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  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    i average like 17 or so
    but, dammit, when i put that petal down i actually go a little fast, and can send those tires spinning if i want

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I ordered the part I needed. Good thing, too, since the trunk won't open at all, now. Thankfully I can get still get it from the rear seats, but I'm gonna fiddle around with the part and see if I can't somehow strengthen it with some JB Weld putty or something before I install it. Then again, this one lasted the previous owners ten years, so maybe I'll let the next person deal with it.

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  • Wrench N RocketsWrench N Rockets Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Dudes, the Cube is all finy and stylish as hell. I'd be all over one if I didn't want olol POWER!

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter The key is a minimum of compromise, and a simple, unimpeachable reason to existRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    oh man I really don't like that asymetrical rear window

    the new one is buttass ugly though

    the simple circular lights ruin it

    They had mini coopers up through to like 1996 though, and they look like they're from the 60's, so I'd just get one of them

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  • StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Dudes, the Cube is all finy and stylish as hell. I'd be all over one if I didn't want olol POWER!

    The Kia Cube is nicer

    I tested both for a lark

    probably less reliable tho

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter The key is a minimum of compromise, and a simple, unimpeachable reason to existRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Fiat 500 Abarth is the only small car I can ever truly love

    except maybe a mini cooper

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    You mean the Soul?

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter The key is a minimum of compromise, and a simple, unimpeachable reason to existRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    The Kia Soul actually looks fairly acceptable


    Another small car I like is the suzuki swift

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    The Soul has a ton of design features that really like, but for some reason, something seems just off about it, like they don't fit together correctly.

    It's sort of like the uncanny valley for cars.

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  • UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I was iffy about the Cube until I saw one in person this weekend, not really impressed

    sort of reminded me of the asymmetric plastic jewelry we used to wear in 2nd grade

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  • FaricazyFaricazy Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    the best small car is the new fiesta

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter The key is a minimum of compromise, and a simple, unimpeachable reason to existRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    It's like a saucy, saucy peugot

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  • NotASenatorNotASenator Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    The new Fiesta is fantastic.

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  • The Black HunterThe Black Hunter The key is a minimum of compromise, and a simple, unimpeachable reason to existRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
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  • Burning OrganBurning Organ Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    So, once I get my license (Unlikely) I have the choice to maybe fix one of three cars.

    1: Toyota Corolla FX -90 (1.6l engine in a very light car)
    2: Opel Astra -90something (Is actually kind of an eh car)
    3: Honda Accord 90-92 (I know nothing about this car and might never ever see it at all)

    For the Corolla I need a new frame. For the Astra I need more or less a whole new car.
    The accord just has some small body work to be done (Or so I'm told) and I might get it for cheap/in exchange for a website.
    All these seem to be cars that cost around 1000€, sometimes less.

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  • Wrench N RocketsWrench N Rockets Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    So, once I get my license (Unlikely) I have the choice to maybe fix one of three cars.

    1: Toyota Corolla FX -90 (1.6l engine in a very light car)
    2: Opel Astra -90something (Is actually kind of an eh car)
    3: Honda Accord 90-92 (I know nothing about this car and might never ever see it at all)

    For the Corolla I need a new frame. For the Astra I need more or less a whole new car.
    The accord just has some small body work to be done (Or so I'm told) and I might get it for cheap/in exchange for a website.
    All these seem to be cars that cost around 1000€, sometimes less.

    Save more and buy a car that doesn't immediately need repairs.

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  • Burning OrganBurning Organ Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Oh no, I'd get them for free, and my dad has most of the stuff that is required for repairs and he knows a guy who is a pretty goodmechanic as well.

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  • msuitepyonmsuitepyon Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Oh no, I'd get them for free, and my dad has most of the stuff that is required for repairs and he knows a guy who is a pretty goodmechanic as well.

    Fix 'em yourself. :^:

    Sell the two you don't want.

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