The New Car Fanatic Thread

[General Specific 3508]

Very nice.  Manual? Crazy frost emerald color?

Black on black, auto, with all carbon packages.

[G650 14443]

Baaaahhhhh.

 

Fucking DBX V12 coming. Gotta replan my purchases now.

 

[Armybrat 41416]

New  model Ys have been rolling off the assembly line at Musk’s gigafactory in Austin...

(Stole that from the Austin Skyscraper forum)

Edited January 19, 2022 by Armybrat

[Gravy Train 976]

Cars of Wal-Mart.

[royiv 9797]

I would be really nervous about buying a car coming off the production line of a brand new factory.

[choripan 796]

On 1/16/2022 at 11:23 AM, General Specific said:

Blackwing

Congrats! I had a last-gen CTS V-Sport and then upgraded to the ATS-V after I fried my brakes at a track day. I was very into the Alpha platform and LF3/LF4 engine, but sold the ATS-V when the used car market went bonkers last year. I'll probably look to get a CT4-BW once the market calms back down and I can get one like a year old with <10k miles, which is how my cheap ass rolls. Let me know if you have questions or want references to some enthusiast groups.

BTW, I believe the ATS-V/CT4-BW is superior to its big brother counterpart once you tune it, since it's already more nimble but becomes comparable from a power/weight perspective. But I'm biased :).

 

 

Edited January 20, 2022 by choripan
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[SuperSport 1370]

After years of prayer, it’s finally happening…Escalade V-Series debuts tomorrow.

Edited January 21, 2022 by SuperSport

[Anton Chigurh 3335]

Oh no, it’s going to be worse than it already is.

[G650 14443]

8 hours ago, SuperSport said:

After years of prayer, it’s finally happening…Escalade V-Series debuts tomorrow.

[SuperSport 1370]

So all you krautsniffers can suck it, that’s why.

[G650 14443]

Fair enough. "Because fuck you, that's why" is always a valid reason in my book.

[Anton Chigurh 3335]

I do like the other Cadillac V stuff, I just think the Escalade is an abomination. It’s like bedazzled jeans.

[G650 14443]

4 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

I do like the other Cadillac V stuff, I just think the Escalade is an abomination. It’s like bedazzled jeans.

Yeah exactly where I'm at.

 

ETA: I find Tahoes/Suburbans/Escalades to be possibly the worst handling vehicles produced currently. Very similar to my buddies old '72 Buick Riviera.

Edited January 21, 2022 by G650

[TwiceHorn 32083]

On 1/19/2022 at 7:39 PM, choripan said:

Congrats! I had a last-gen CTS V-Sport and then upgraded to the ATS-V after I fried my brakes at a track day. I was very into the Alpha platform and LF3/LF4 engine, but sold the ATS-V when the used car market went bonkers last year. I'll probably look to get a CT4-BW once the market calms back down and I can get one like a year old with <10k miles, which is how my cheap ass rolls. Let me know if you have questions or want references to some enthusiast groups.

BTW, I believe the ATS-V/CT4-BW is superior to its big brother counterpart once you tune it, since it's already more nimble but becomes comparable from a power/weight perspective. But I'm biased :).

 

 

Yeah, I had a 2011 CTS Coupe, which was no slouch, chassis-wise.  The ATS is mo betta.  Part of that is sheer tossability, but not all.

[Okie State 3889]

I do like the other Cadillac V stuff, I just think the Escalade is an abomination. It’s like bedazzled jeans.

Yep. The prices for them are absurd too.

[TwiceHorn 32083]

57 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

I do like the other Cadillac V stuff, I just think the Escalade is an abomination. It’s like bedazzled jeans.

They are pretty much the ultimate family truckster.  Pimping them out and putting hot engines in them just don't make no sense.

It's like a tricked out minivan.  More masculine, sure, but possibly less justifiable.

[fattyflattie 4640]

2 hours ago, TwiceHorn said:

They are pretty much the ultimate family truckster.  Pimping them out and putting hot engines in them just don't make no sense.

It's like a tricked out minivan.  More masculine, sure, but possibly less justifiable.

It’s not like they don’t already move well at 420-ish hp or whatever they’re at today.  Obviously not meant to race but they’re not exactly short on power already.  But, more is better, of course. 
 

eta: I’m guessing this is just going to be a charged up 6.2, which has obv been done for awhile, kinks worked out, etc. I’ve been happy with the 6.2’s we’ve owned, great motors. 

Edited January 21, 2022 by fattyflattie

[SuperSport 1370]

Nobody seems to complain about the Range Sport SVR, G/GLE/GLS63 AMG, RS Q8, Alpina XB7, X5/6M, or Cayenne Turbo. Sure, I'd prefer 700hp in a midsize package ala my Trailblazer SS (fuck car thieves), but the XT6 looks like a minivan and SUVs should be BOF anyway. Though I'll agree the new GMT-T1 body style is not my favorite.

[SuperSport 1370]

13 minutes ago, fattyflattie said:

eta: I’m guessing this is just going to be a charged up 6.2, which has obv been done for awhile, kinks worked out, etc. I’ve been happy with the 6.2’s we’ve owned, great motors. 

LT4 from the CT5-V Blackwing and C7 Z06, most likely re-tuned for more torque.

Slightly disappointed in the release pics tbh, needs a more aggressive look to differentiate from the non-V trims (same complaint as the CT4/5 Blackwings).

Edited January 21, 2022 by SuperSport

[Prepuce of Doom 21288]

8 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

Nobody seems to complain about the Range Sport SVR, G/GLE/GLS63 AMG, RS Q8, Alpina XB7, X5/6M, or Cayenne Turbo. Sure, I'd prefer 700hp in a midsize package ala my Trailblazer SS (fuck car thieves), but the XT6 looks like a minivan and SUVs should be BOF anyway. Though I'll agree the new GMT-T1 body style is not my favorite.

I do, because we should have more shit-hot wagons instead. 

Edited January 21, 2022 by Prepuce of Doom

[SuperSport 1370]

4 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

I do, because we should have more shit-hot wagons instead. 

Amen, brother.

[G650 14443]

8 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

Nobody seems to complain about the Range Sport SVR, G/GLE/GLS63 AMG, RS Q8, Alpina XB7, X5/6M, or Cayenne Turbo.

Because outside the RR these vehicles handle anywhere from pretty good on the GLE side to wonderfully on the Porsche/BMW end, and even the RR is nowhere near as petrifying a thought as a souped up Suburban.

 

8 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

. Sure, I'd prefer 700hp in a midsize package ala my Trailblazer SS

Yeah, no better lol.

[fattyflattie 4640]

7 minutes ago, G650 said:

and even the RR is nowhere near as petrifying a thought as a souped up Suburban.

There are a few of us that actually want to drive somewhere other than back and forth between home and the RR service dept, tho. And for that, a souped up burb works.  

[G650 14443]

3 minutes ago, fattyflattie said:

There are a few of us that actually want to drive somewhere other than back and forth between home and the RR service dept, tho. And for that, a souped up burb works.  

I mean, I ain't buying a RR.

[fattyflattie 4640]

13 minutes ago, G650 said:

I mean, I ain't buying a RR.

Well, of course not. There is likely no one (literally, not one) deciding between your AM and the Escalade, either.  I wouldn’t buy one, but I wouldn’t be upset if wife’s 6.2 had 700 hp.  Well maybe I would, she doesn’t need that. 550 or so would be nice though. I don’t use it to tow often because the truck handles it better, but it’s always nice to have some more oomph. Hard to beat with a shitload of kids and dogs and the bullshit that encompasses with sports and travel, especially if you occasionally need 4x4 or to tow something.  At that point, “handling” is more about how comfortable and capable can I move all this shit from point A to B. 

Edited January 21, 2022 by fattyflattie

[G650 14443]

4 minutes ago, fattyflattie said:

Well, of course not. There is likely no one (literally, not one) deciding between your AM and the Escalade, either.  I wouldn’t buy one, but I wouldn’t be upset if wife’s 6.2 had 700 hp.  Well maybe I would, she doesn’t need that. 550 or so would be nice though. I don’t use it to tow often because the truck handles it better, but it’s always nice to have some more oomph. Hard to beat with a shitload of kids and dogs and the bullshit that encompasses with sports and travel, especially if you occasionally need 4x4 or to tow something.  At that point, “handling” is more about how comfortable and capable can I move all this shit from point A to B. 

 

I wasn't even really looking at that comparison honestly, but more the X5M and Cayenne. These vehicles are just a hair off a 911 on a skid pad. Once I drove an X5 for the first time I never looked back because it was just so damn good handling. Suburbans are basically the polar opposite of this, a modern Ford F150 essentially drives like a Ferrari relative to the Suburban platform, and the last Gen Silverado for that matter. I haven't driven a current Silverado to see if they have finally gotten the handling and braking a little more refined than "life threatening".

I drive the Sub/Tahoe/Escalade platform fairly often, at least a half dozen times a year, and my parents own a Sub as well, so I have plenty of seat time in them. The thought of a 700 horsepower one is nightmare inducing. Just like all the Challenger death traps Chrysler is putting out, all is dandy going in a straight line but woe betide anyone who has to make the slightest deviation in current trajectory. They will need one of those websites like the Demon that keeps a record of who went the shortest distance from the dealer before crashing.

[fattyflattie 4640]

8 minutes ago, G650 said:

I haven't driven a current Silverado to see if they have finally gotten the handling and braking a little more refined than "life threatening".

Wife’s brakes are actually not bad, but it had the 2k adder (iirc) for the “performance brakes”.  I know you can’t fit the spare on the front with the “upgraded brakes”, which is just oh so fucking convenient.  She will undoubtedly burn them out in haste because she is a woman. I’m sure it’ll be a pleasure hunting those parts down. 
 

You no doubt have a more refined feel for it, but I’m stuck in a slew of 150s, 1500s, and 250/3500’s and can’t tell the difference between any of them, other than 1/2 ton rides better than this 1-ton.   Our yukon without a doubt has a better ride, and stops the same as any of them.  I admittedly don’t run any of them in the slalom. I probably don’t drive aggressive enough to be able to notice a difference. 
 

eta: I assume the “performance” aspect of this V is more to the tune of the straight line stuff dodge has been pumping out.  700-1000hp cars that go…straight. 

Edited January 21, 2022 by fattyflattie

[Brew 3049]

Wife’s Escalade eats up some serious highway miles, will pull the boat, can carry the 2 kids and the dog and all their related stuff, etc. and does it’s all pretty damn well. If I was worried about having a track vehicle, I would just buy one as an extra vehicle. She’s been through Audi’s, RR’s, an Expedition, and numerous other vehicles and I’ll take the Cadillac over all of them easily.

[General Specific 3508]

eta: I assume the “performance” aspect of this V is more to the tune of the straight line stuff dodge has been pumping out.  700-1000hp cars that go…straight. 


Someone didn’t view the vid above… so I’ll try again…

[General Specific 3508]

eta: for the next post, below.

[fattyflattie 4640]

30 minutes ago, General Specific said:

Someone didn’t view the vid above… so I’ll try again…

We were discussing the new V Escalade. 

[conVINCEd 21477]

11 hours ago, G650 said:

I mean, I ain't buying a RR.

One only makes that mistake once.  I also once had a vehicle that went really fast in a straight line but couldn’t turn for shit, and the last time I saw that car it was upside down.

[General Specific 3508]

We were discussing the new V Escalade. 

[G650 14443]

           I'll never understand why people don't just say "because I like it" instead of making inane nonsensical arguments.   

[Bozo_Casanova 26861]

Speaking of because I like it, I’m think I’m going to order a Maverick XLT with the FX4 package. It just makes sense.

[Prepuce of Doom 21288]

Anyone in or near 78730 that could help facilitate the pre-purchase inspection of a car for me? I'm in Chicago, and it's being sold by a private seller. 

A little premature - just popped up on Autotrader today and messaged the seller, but wanted to see whether anyone might be able to help me out if necessary. I'll make it worth your while if I need help regardless of whether or not I buy it. 

[Anastasis 23723]

15 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

Anyone in or near 78730 that could help facilitate the pre-purchase inspection of a car for me? I'm in Chicago, and it's being sold by a private seller. 

A little premature - just popped up on Autotrader today and messaged the seller, but wanted to see whether anyone might be able to help me out if necessary. I'll make it worth your while if I need help regardless of whether or not I buy it. 

What make model are we talking about here? Do you have a shop nearby already lined up for the mechanicals?

Edited January 22, 2022 by Anastasis

[Prepuce of Doom 21288]

AMG wagon. 

And no, no shop lined up yet. That was going to be my second inquiry to the group. 

[blacklab 12066]

Less than a mile as the crow flies from 78730, but 13-20 mile drive but would be happy to go over and take a look. I've owned 300td, 2 e55's and 1 e63 and I've driven immamac's e63 wagon so I know a little bit about them. Can drive it over to Ben's workshop.

[Prepuce of Doom 21288]

30 minutes ago, blacklab said:

Less than a mile as the crow flies from 78730, but 13-20 mile drive but would be happy to go over and take a look. I've owned 300td, 2 e55's and 1 e63 and I've driven immamac's e63 wagon so I know a little bit about them. Can drive it over to Ben's workshop.

Outstanding - much appreciated. 

I'll shoot you a PM either later tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Chewbacca 7830]

Anyone driven an RS6? Think i might have to order one.

[topochico 1051]

On 1/22/2022 at 7:32 PM, blacklab said:

Less than a mile as the crow flies from 78730, but 13-20 mile drive but would be happy to go over and take a look. I've owned 300td, 2 e55's and 1 e63 and I've driven immamac's e63 wagon so I know a little bit about them. Can drive it over to Ben's workshop.

 

Blacklab: "Sorry Prepuce, Ben says it's a POS"

PoD: "Damn. Thanks for saving me from buying a money pit. Venmo sent."

Blacklab: "Any time man."

2 weeks later - 

Blacklab: Hey guys....

[Prepuce of Doom 21288]

I knew better than to post it for you jackals!!! 

It turns out that the seller and I have a mutual friend, so I am unlikely to need local assistance after all due to the quasi-familiar relationship that provides... 

Edited January 24, 2022 by Prepuce of Doom

[blacklab 12066]

1 hour ago, topochico said:

 

Blacklab: "Sorry Prepuce, Ben says it's a POS"

PoD: "Damn. Thanks for saving me from buying a money pit. Venmo sent."

Blacklab: "Any time man."

2 weeks later - 

Blacklab: Hey guys....

 

 

That is wrong. It would take way less than 2 weeks for me to be bragging about my new car.

[52-80 19377]

i want a lotus elan

/diary

[TexPx 2337]

i want a lotus elan
/diary

#metoo

[Armybrat 41416]

Potentially interesting new type of internal combustion engine that claims to be low or no greenhouse emissions..

https://interestingengineering.com/a-new-internal-combustion-engine-produces-nearly-zero-harmful-emissions

This has the smell of aggy all over it.

[Speedtrucker 2097]

Is VW doing the emissions calculations and stat keeping?

[Armybrat 41416]

NSIAP.....Bugatti Chiron does 417 kph on Autobahn:

 

Edited January 30, 2022 by Armybrat

[Sam Lin 3600]

That video has actually caused some controversy in Germany and there is talk of putting some sort of speed limit on all parts of the Autobahn. The debate seems to be due to 2 concerns, safety but also emissions. It's fucking stupid and I hope it fails.