General vehicle thread

[MrPrena]

You are correct: http://www.tiresafetygroup.com/when-...s-on-the-rear/

ETA: A Better link with a video: https://www.allstate.com/blog/new-tires-rear/



Personally, I prefer oversteer to understeer. When you turn the wheel and the car doesn't turn (understeer), that doesn't blow my skirt up. I can usually control oversteer with the throttle.

I am sure you already did drove it, but you might like Porsche 911/GT3/TurboS rear heavy engine cars. They can easily take aggressive steering, but if driver pushes beyond the limit, it will punish the driver with near in-correctable spin.

[Gman]

My folks had a couple of older 911s back in the '80s. My dad bought a 1972 911T Targa for his mid-life crisis. My mom took it. He then bought a 1977 911S Targa for himself. I didn't drive them much, but they were a lot of fun.

[MrPrena]

We are going to be in a market for a new car next month and she wants a cpo C/CLA (Maybe cls or E) AMG.
She said smaller the better but needs 4 door.

Our trusty Hyundai elantra is (and will be was) a great vehicle averaging 36 to 39mpg combo. (Low 40s at highway easily).

At this gas price and low rate, I am just going to keep the cash and finance it. Gas guzzler for ~3 year would be fairly safe bet.

[MrPrena]

Just a perspective.



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[Erni]

We are going to be in a market for a new car next month and she wants a cpo C/CLA (Maybe cls or E) AMG.
She said smaller the better but needs 4 door.

Our trusty Hyundai elantra is (and will be was) a great vehicle averaging 36 to 39mpg combo. (Low 40s at highway easily).

At this gas price and low rate, I am just going to keep the cash and finance it. Gas guzzler for ~3 year would be fairly safe bet.

I?m coming around to Hyundai. The little Kona caught my eye as a possible commuter. I can get a used Ultimate for 18 and change with 25k miles. I want the 1.6 turbo and the DCT trans is something I want too. Although the auto would be better for off-roading this would be primarily a commuter. Just need to check if warranty transfers. And then hunt for the right deal.

[MrPrena]

I?m coming around to Hyundai. The little Kona caught my eye as a possible commuter. I can get a used Ultimate for 18 and change with 25k miles. I want the 1.6 turbo and the DCT trans is something I want too. Although the auto would be better for off-roading this would be primarily a commuter. Just need to check if warranty transfers. And then hunt for the right deal.

Great choice.

Probably one of the best vehicle per dollar.

We literally parked the elantra right next to AMG GT at MB littleton yesterday and that electric blue and styling of the Elantra front was as aggressive as panamerica AMG GT grille.

[Irving]

So, I got to find out the hard way that my Isuzu wheels don't fit. The center bore is slightly too small. Obviously I should have researched more before snagging them from the junk yard. The difference isn't great, and I'm curious what it would cost to have the center hole bored out. Anyone know a place that does that I could check? Honestly I'm not even sure there is enough meat in the rim to do this correctly. I may just have to go look for some Chevy or Toyota 17" wheels. Or sell everything and just go back to 16's.

[brutal]

Are (minimal thickness) wheel spacers an option? Those often make accommodations for differing center bores.

Assuming you don't end up spending more than just selling them and getting different wheels.

[Irving]

Hmmm, probably not. It's the 4wd hubs that are the problem, and that's a lot of space to over come. Realistically, these are junkyard rims that I can just return. I feel pot committed to the tires, so I'll start looking for options.

[hurley842002]

Hopefully you didn't already have the tires mounted and balanced.

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