What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?
12-20-2019, 11:42 AM
#2386
Great write up! Love the RS3 that 5 pot is an unreal engine people are making insane numbers with. If you think it sounds nice in dynamic hear it with a good exhaust system on and it’s a little rocket. A lot of the Germans do the floating caliper on the tears as cost savings unfortunately.
12-22-2019, 10:21 AM
#2387
Looks like Tesla has given Model 3 AWD Dual Motor (non performance) owners the option of a nice power boost for $2k. All via a software update.
Not bad for no wrench time, and it doesn’t void the warranty.
Here’s a vid of two 3s. One with the upgrade and one without.
- Peak power increased from 332 kW (447 HP) to 370.9 kW (497 HP), an increase of 50 HP (+11.3%)
- Peak torque increased from 501.75 Nm to 564 Nm, an increase of 62 Nm (+12.4%)
- Front motor peak power increased from 139.5 kW to 175.5 kW (+25.8%) and peak torque increased from 185.5 Nm to 232.25 Nm (+25.2%)
- Rear motor peak power decreased from 231 kW to 221 kW (-4.3%) while peak torque increased from 318.5 Nm to 333 Nm (+4.5%)
- 0-60 mph in 3.781s
- 0-100 km/h in 3.962s
- 0-160 km/h in 8.478s
Not bad for no wrench time, and it doesn’t void the warranty.
Here’s a vid of two 3s. One with the upgrade and one without.
12-25-2019, 12:59 AM
#2388
Registered Member
Also Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Last edited by cmckenzie15; 12-25-2019 at 01:16 AM.
12-25-2019, 09:35 PM
#2389
I have been contemplating a replacement for my 2010 G37x. I've had the car for 7 years and it has around 150k miles. It's still in good shape and besides needing the throttle bodies cleaned and fluids and other maintenance (spark plugs, front wheel bearings went, tranny flush) it has been quite reliable. The rational side of me says to keep driving it till it dies, which could be a while. I've been contemplating what I would replace it with. FWIW I have a 2000 Porsche 911 as my "fun" car and with ****ty Connecticut weather and roads I don't drive it that often. Mostly a Sunday cruiser and occasional track day. I'm recently married and getting a dog next month (one or 2 kids potentially in the future) so I have to keep utility for daily driver in mind
Top contenders are:
used Tesla model S P90D ludicrous which are around $63k... my friend has one and it's so fast. Finding one that isn't a bit rough cosmetically here and there seems tough and they are pretty expensive. On the plus side no gas and super fast 0-60. Have to get a charger installed and run to my garage which may be a pain in the ***
Model 3 dual motor- prob the smartest buy money wise if I'm going with a Tesla. What worries me in general about Tesla is crap after sales support. Also questionable build quality and loss of miles (I know it's very slight) over time due to battery degradation. However driving an electric car feels like the future.
USED Macan S or Macan TURBO- can find a decent turbo for around 58k depending on mileage and a nice S for around 50k. Porsche maintenance can be a bear though and I drive around 17k miles a year so consumables can add up. It's a Porsche so there's probably some known reliability issues I have to look into
I really don't know which direction I would go in if I had to make a choice...
Top contenders are:
used Tesla model S P90D ludicrous which are around $63k... my friend has one and it's so fast. Finding one that isn't a bit rough cosmetically here and there seems tough and they are pretty expensive. On the plus side no gas and super fast 0-60. Have to get a charger installed and run to my garage which may be a pain in the ***
Model 3 dual motor- prob the smartest buy money wise if I'm going with a Tesla. What worries me in general about Tesla is crap after sales support. Also questionable build quality and loss of miles (I know it's very slight) over time due to battery degradation. However driving an electric car feels like the future.
USED Macan S or Macan TURBO- can find a decent turbo for around 58k depending on mileage and a nice S for around 50k. Porsche maintenance can be a bear though and I drive around 17k miles a year so consumables can add up. It's a Porsche so there's probably some known reliability issues I have to look into
I really don't know which direction I would go in if I had to make a choice...
12-27-2019, 01:41 PM
#2390
I'm with you on the RS6, I've been seriously contemplating a Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo, but the RS6 has more power, should be more affordable, and looks even better that the Sport Turismo IMO, Waiting for the dealers to get them, so I can see one in person and hopefully drive one.
12-27-2019, 08:14 PM
#2391
I have been contemplating a replacement for my 2010 G37x. I've had the car for 7 years and it has around 150k miles. It's still in good shape and besides needing the throttle bodies cleaned and fluids and other maintenance (spark plugs, front wheel bearings went, tranny flush) it has been quite reliable. The rational side of me says to keep driving it till it dies, which could be a while. I've been contemplating what I would replace it with. FWIW I have a 2000 Porsche 911 as my "fun" car and with ****ty Connecticut weather and roads I don't drive it that often. Mostly a Sunday cruiser and occasional track day. I'm recently married and getting a dog next month (one or 2 kids potentially in the future) so I have to keep utility for daily driver in mind
Top contenders are:
used Tesla model S P90D ludicrous which are around $63k... my friend has one and it's so fast. Finding one that isn't a bit rough cosmetically here and there seems tough and they are pretty expensive. On the plus side no gas and super fast 0-60. Have to get a charger installed and run to my garage which may be a pain in the ***
Model 3 dual motor- prob the smartest buy money wise if I'm going with a Tesla. What worries me in general about Tesla is crap after sales support. Also questionable build quality and loss of miles (I know it's very slight) over time due to battery degradation. However driving an electric car feels like the future.
USED Macan S or Macan TURBO- can find a decent turbo for around 58k depending on mileage and a nice S for around 50k. Porsche maintenance can be a bear though and I drive around 17k miles a year so consumables can add up. It's a Porsche so there's probably some known reliability issues I have to look into
I really don't know which direction I would go in if I had to make a choice...
Top contenders are:
used Tesla model S P90D ludicrous which are around $63k... my friend has one and it's so fast. Finding one that isn't a bit rough cosmetically here and there seems tough and they are pretty expensive. On the plus side no gas and super fast 0-60. Have to get a charger installed and run to my garage which may be a pain in the ***
Model 3 dual motor- prob the smartest buy money wise if I'm going with a Tesla. What worries me in general about Tesla is crap after sales support. Also questionable build quality and loss of miles (I know it's very slight) over time due to battery degradation. However driving an electric car feels like the future.
USED Macan S or Macan TURBO- can find a decent turbo for around 58k depending on mileage and a nice S for around 50k. Porsche maintenance can be a bear though and I drive around 17k miles a year so consumables can add up. It's a Porsche so there's probably some known reliability issues I have to look into
I really don't know which direction I would go in if I had to make a choice...
12-28-2019, 10:18 AM
#2392
Registered Member
Not a fan of the giant grill craze sweeping the luxury market.
12-29-2019, 10:38 AM
#2394
https://www.bulbs.com/learning/ledfaq.aspx
Or are headlamps significantly different than bulbs? More complex and likely expensive to replace--probably. But I'm pretty sure LEDs have a longer lifespan than halogen bulbs.
12-29-2019, 12:07 PM
#2395
Do I have to link everything to prove a point? https://www.quora.com/Why-do-my-LED-bulbs-burn-out Of course manufacturers and bulb companies will say it lasts forever, since they want to make money off of gullible customers here like you stated with them being extremely expensive to replace or repair. Next time you’re on the road pay attention on how many led headlights/brake lights have gone out. LEDs are only nice in interiors, but even those don’t last long. Same with bulbs for households, where they last a short time. HIDs on cars are money.
Last edited by Joyryde; 12-29-2019 at 12:13 PM.
12-29-2019, 12:12 PM
#2396
Do I have to link everything to prove a point? Of course manufacturers and bulb companies will say it lasts forever, since they want to make money off of gullible customers here like you stated with them being extremely expensive to replace or repair. Next time you’re on the road pay attention on how many led headlights/brake lights have gone out. LEDs are only nice in interiors, but even those don’t last long.
A cursory search of the googles seems to refute your assessment. But I know, you like to keep it old school.
12-30-2019, 01:51 PM
#2399
That seems odd about LED lights. I know in my house the LEDs have greatly outlasted the regular bulbs and CFLs while being brighter. On cars the LED headlights provide a much brighter and wider field of light and it is a more natural light so it does not blind oncoming traffic as easily. I have yet to see a LED headlight burn out, but I see regular bulbs and HIDs burn out all the time.
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12-31-2019, 03:47 PM
#2400
Registered Member
For me when time comes.. I am seriously looking at Kia Optima no joke.. Time for me to down size a bit.. don't want to pay premium gas.. don't want to spend $ on expensive service and maintenance.