Car thread

[XR-7]

I came across the most horrendous thing I've ever seen today. It's the concept for the 2016 successor to the 370z.

[img width=800]http://image.motortrend.com/f/future/future_vehicles/1308_new_nissan_z_car_code_named_z35_in_pipline/58247913/Nissan-Z35-side.jpg[/i mg]

It looks like the handicapped child of an SLS and a GT-R, with a splash of Aston Martin.

Someone better call a tow truck. Looks like a Ferrari FF rear ended a Fisker from that angle.

Yah, they're basically the same, just restyled.

Scion seems to be a way to make Toyotas more attractive by not calling them Toyotas lol

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[Night Fox]

Scion was made to appeal to americans

I wonder why they decided to turn this into a multi-brand car though

it's the Toyota GT86 or the Subaru BRZ. they're basically the same car, just with a slightly different front end and badges
the Scion FR-S is the same thing as the GT86, but the GT86 isn't sold in the US, while the FR-S is. and it has different badges

[Otis Da HousKat]

these would make great secret agent cars in a cheesy action movie



I love scion
the tC is so cool

I like the newer tC with the more angular design. Back in October I was sitting in a new one and I liked the styling of it. Unfortunately I can't actually drive it because my head was sticking out of the sunroof. I don't fit in any of Toyota's sedans and I'm 6' 3" so it's not like I'm crazy tall.

Scion seems to be a way to make Toyotas more attractive by not calling them Toyotas lol

Well ya. Scion's whole deal is making vehicles that appeal to a younger urban crowd.

[Georges]

Well ya. Scion's whole deal is making vehicles that appeal to a younger urban crowd.

Which is kinda funny, cause I seem to see more older people driving them than younger people.

[e-maxx]

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla_model_s
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla_model_s2

hehe

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http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla_model_s
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla_model_s2

hehe

Awesome.

[$trinick]

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla_model_s
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla_model_s2

hehe

The Model S was awarded a 5.4 out of 5 safety rating

Makes sense.

[Georges]

Makes sense.

XD

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http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/5-Star+Safety+Ratings/2011-Newer+Vehicles/Vehicle-Detail?vehicleId=8787

Either way it has five stars all around. Which I know is getting more typical these days but still, damn.

EDIT: My car has one star passenger side impact lol.

[$trinick]

Holy stuff. Today I was driving down a road that had a large curve at a decent speed, and I saw an emergency vehicle near the end of it. I'd seen that same emergency vehicle there every day for the past week, and there's plenty of construction in the area, so I ignored it and continued cruising at about 85mph. I'd turned traction control off because I did a burnout before that, so that was still off. I approach the emergency vehicle and see the road is clear, so I put my foot back on the gas. Right about then is when I noticed a puddle of water across the lanes right next to it.

My car slid out about 25 degrees what seemed like instantly. I corrected, and still lacking traction on my back tires they slid out the other direction, more like 45 degrees this time. I was facing a metal guard on the side of the road, and I whipped the wheel around in a hail mary to recover without hitting that guard. Thankfully, I corrected exactly the right amount and my tires hooked back to the pavement with me facing straight ahead after doing a MONSTER fishtail on a 2 lane road.

[Georges]

Holy stuff. Today I was driving down a road that had a large curve at a decent speed, and I saw an emergency vehicle near the end of it. I'd seen that same emergency vehicle there every day for the past week, and there's plenty of construction in the area, so I ignored it and continued cruising at about 85mph. I'd turned traction control off because I did a burnout before that, so that was still off. I approach the emergency vehicle and see the road is clear, so I put my foot back on the gas. Right about then is when I noticed a puddle of water across the lanes right next to it.

My car slid out about 25 degrees what seemed like instantly. I corrected, and still lacking traction on my back tires they slid out the other direction, more like 45 degrees this time. I was facing a metal guard on the side of the road, and I whipped the wheel around in a hail mary to recover without hitting that guard. Thankfully, I corrected exactly the right amount and my tires hooked back to the pavement with me facing straight ahead after doing a MONSTER fishtail on a 2 lane road.

Oh crap. Glad you and your car is ok.

[Night Fox]

jesus christ
I don't think I could handle myself in a situation like that. god

[$trinick]

jesus christ
I don't think I could handle myself in a situation like that. god

Honestly, the thought that ran through my head was "forget, I spun out. Try not to crash." Not spinning out was just a very lucky bonus.

[e-maxx]

i wouldn't say i live in the deep south but
today i saw a tractor driving down the road wile towing one of these while a pickup was following it and it was just a regular pickup no caution lights or anything

[Otis Da HousKat]

i wouldn't say i live in the deep south but
today i saw a tractor driving down the road wile towing one of these while a pickup was following it and it was just a regular pickup no caution lights or anything

That happens anywhere there are farmers.

Source: I grew up in farming communities in New York