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To be fair, the Escape has 3 4 cylinders available.

 

A 1.5L turbo @ 179/177

A 2.0L turbo @ 245/275

A 2.5L N/A base engine @ 168/170

 

Only the 2.0 is going to have much oomph.

 

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Has there been long term studies of the reliability of those turbo engines?  I thought it was significant that high reliability makers like Honda and Toyota were sticking with regular NA engines, but it looks like Honda jumped ship too.  

19 minutes ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

Has there been long term studies of the reliability of those turbo engines?  I thought it was significant that high reliability makers like Honda and Toyota were sticking with regular NA engines, but it looks like Honda jumped ship too.  

I have read rumors that the next Landcruiser will be a TT V6.  If Toyota truly is going turbo on the LC, they've figured out the reliability issues.

21 minutes ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

Has there been long term studies of the reliability of those turbo engines?  I thought it was significant that high reliability makers like Honda and Toyota were sticking with regular NA engines, but it looks like Honda jumped ship too.  

Porsche has been producing turbo engines in production cars since 1975.  Seems to be working out.  

24 minutes ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

Has there been long term studies of the reliability of those turbo engines?  I thought it was significant that high reliability makers like Honda and Toyota were sticking with regular NA engines, but it looks like Honda jumped ship too.  

It's 2019-- Honda and Toyota shouldn't get a pass for their running cost/reliability halo established in the '90s when a large lump of their U.S. product is still being assembled with 90s-era powertrain technology.  Fleet CAFE averages and lower production costs are also fringe benefits to sticking NA, port-injection, 4 and 5-speed autos in their largest sales-volume models.

I also tend to hate everything coming out of Japan these days, with exception to the more attractive Mazda models, so take my bias for they way I see things.

3 hours ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

Has there been long term studies of the reliability of those turbo engines?  I thought it was significant that high reliability makers like Honda and Toyota were sticking with regular NA engines, but it looks like Honda jumped ship too.  

im guessing modern computer management to monitor things like temperature helps a ton

4 hours ago, 52-80 said:

americans dont like diesel, but nothing makes more sense in heavy SUVs than diesel given the power curve, the torque output, and the efficiency

 

 

RR Sport Diesel was one of the best vehicles my wife has had. It got great mileage and you would never know it had a diesel. However, the dealership couldn’t give the things away. She wanted another one when she traded but there were very few out there to pick from.

Looks like maybe a Portofino downstairs? I'm sure the Ferrari guys here will know.

 

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6 minutes ago, G650 said:

Looks like maybe a Portofino downstairs? I'm sure the Ferrari guys here will know.

 

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Clearly you need to frequent nicer places.

22 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

That's a corvette

Shit, Rocko found G650.  Bench press and paystub challenges to commence...

17 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

Shit, Rocko found G650.  Bench press and paystub challenges to commence...

Kind of miss shitting on that crazy bastard.  He was...special. 

12 hours ago, ChiTownDoc said:

No maybe about it.  RIP Rocco

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That reminds me, I saw a license plate that said "I ❤️ rocko" a few weeks ago.   I wanted to snap a pic, but didn't feel like explaining to my wife why I felt the need to take a picture of a stranger's plate .

17 hours ago, 52-80 said:

im guessing modern computer management to monitor things like temperature helps a ton

Yeah, I am of that age where the early turbos were a mess and that engenders some skepticism.  But I think I'm past it.

Also saw a Genesis G70 in the wild yesterday.  Nice looking sedan, unique without being weird.  But it was a 2.0T and I would reallly want the 6 and it loses most pretense at a bargain with that engine.

On ‎8‎/‎1‎/‎2019 at 12:44 PM, Chewbacca said:

How prevalent are the IMS issues in the 997.1 cars?  Looking around rennlist and the rest of the interwebs, it seems like it's less prevalent than in the 996, but it's also not something you can preventatively fix.  You're either good, or you grenade your engine and pay $20k to replace.  I would lean towards a 997.2 to avoid that, but those are still holding in the same price range as the 997.1 turbos, which do not have the IMS issue, and I'd rather have one of those over a regular 911.  I'm trying to be responsible and get my Porsche, dammit.

FYI you can always preemptively swap out the IMS bearing and just be done with it. FN Engineering makes an aftermarket replacement that many people have used with great results.  

46 minutes ago, pepper brooks said:

FYI you can always preemptively swap out the IMS bearing and just be done with it. FN Engineering makes an aftermarket replacement that many people have used with great results.  

I thought I read that was not an option on the 997.1, only on the 996 cars?

1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

I thought I read that was not an option on the 997.1, only on the 996 cars?

shit.  that may be the case. I can't really recall.  That may be an incorrect memory from my 996 days.  

Triple post. My apologies. Damn internets messed up

Brushed bronze Lambo on Monte Napoleone

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On 8/17/2019 at 3:08 AM, Goofyboy said:

Wife got the new 2020 M340i.

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nice.  i think thats the best 2020 bmw platform.  skirting pretty close to the rack tho

Yeah, I am of that age where the early turbos were a mess and that engenders some skepticism.  But I think I'm past it.

Also saw a Genesis G70 in the wild yesterday.  Nice looking sedan, unique without being weird.  But it was a 2.0T and I would reallly want the 6 and it loses most pretense at a bargain with that engine.

Not sure its supposed to be a bargain, exactly, but even with the 6 it’s about 60-70% of the price of a comparable BMW or Audi, in addition to being great cars on their own terms.

On ‎8‎/‎16‎/‎2019 at 8:08 PM, Goofyboy said:

Wife got the new 2020 M340i.

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great looking car.  prayers scent you got a good one.  I bet that thing is bigger than my 1998 540i sport package back in the day.  

I’m pretty sure it is. It’s comfy.

Back side:

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Front with my son being a moron:

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On 8/17/2019 at 4:56 AM, G650 said:

Brushed bronze Lambo on Monte Napoleone

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Love seeing Lambos wind around those narrow roads. 

Be there in 2 weeks!

19 hours ago, ChiTownDoc said:

Love seeing Lambos wind around those narrow roads. 

Be there in 2 weeks!

if that whole singer Porsche doesn't work out you can always go with the Starke Speedster.  These things are absolutely amazing.  Very different car from the Singer, but no less stunning.  

 

https://starkespeedster.com/?fbclid=IwAR2XEy8GFjHkZrrn5pTd4WzRi_U2WjL1f9Gps8MeLs9_TmHlUzJAQWV5ZfQ

BTW the comment thread on that one is worth the read. Trying to match the engine up with its original chassis. 

 

Speedster CS for 225k including donor car is solid.  Still would lean Singer but no knock on these.  Love em

 

edit: RE stark /pepperbrooks 

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Well, hot damn!  The new RS6 Avant is coming to America in 2020.  That is one sexy bitch.  Might be my next ride.

 

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1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

Well, hot damn!  The new RS6 Avant is coming to America in 2020.  That is one sexy bitch.  Might be my next ride.

 

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1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

Well, hot damn!  The new RS6 Avant is coming to America in 2020.  That is one sexy bitch.  Might be my next ride.

 

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@Snacks this is your whip

Well, hot damn!  The new RS6 Avant is coming to America in 2020.  That is one sexy bitch.  Might be my next ride.
 
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If I were in a higher tax bracket, this would be an epic choice for daily dad duty.

Years ago the German cousin had an A6 Avant diesel wagon. It was awesome. We cruised all over the place in that thing, all while getting about 30 mpg with speeds over 100 mph.

22 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

Well, hot damn!  The new RS6 Avant is coming to America in 2020.  That is one sexy bitch.  Might be my next ride.

 

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Damn that's a great looking car.  

Car show, nothing ridiculous. Talked to a ZR1 owner, says it gets 24 mpg if driven lightly.

Here’s a 49 mercury torpedo just for something a little different.

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That's what I'm talking about 

So i assume the no loaner car is a European thing? I've never owned a BMW, but have never had an issue getting a loaner at Audi or Infiniti.
Yeah, Audi has been surprisingly good with their customer service. Other than the time I had a weird run in with some guy in the service department.

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I’ve always gotten a loaner at the BMW dealership, as long as I schedule my appointment ahead of time.

Another prole vehicle question.  How is the M-B GLC, meaning the SUV?  I have seen a few on the street and it seems to be a good size from the outside (not small, not ginormous and doesn't remind one of an econobox as some of the smaller SUVs do).  I know it isn't a Macan, but that's too spendy (pre and post purchase) for me.

Also, what's the deal with these four door coupes?  They're nice looking in some cases, but the rooflines seem to render the second set of doors superfluous.  A 6 series two-door would be right in my wheelhouse, but alas.  Also, these four door coupe SUVs? Wtf?  I mean wtff?

5 hours ago, TwiceHorn said:

Another prole vehicle question.  How is the M-B GLC, meaning the SUV?  I have seen a few on the street and it seems to be a good size from the outside (not small, not ginormous and doesn't remind one of an econobox as some of the smaller SUVs do).  I know it isn't a Macan, but that's too spendy (pre and post purchase) for me.

Also, what's the deal with these four door coupes?  They're nice looking in some cases, but the rooflines seem to render the second set of doors superfluous.  A 6 series two-door would be right in my wheelhouse, but alas.  Also, these four door coupe SUVs? Wtf?  I mean wtff?

Saw a GLC63 the other day.  Can't believe they shoehorned that big TT V8 into that tiny SUV.  

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