Consolidation?
03-08-2017, 02:42 AM
#81
Acura needs to get into the big boy game asap that means (like Lexus) V8 power and MUCH better interiors... TLX? oooooh look ma, a gussied up Accord... oooh look there's a gussied up CR-V (RDX) and a gussied up Civic too (ILX) Oh, wjile we are at it least cost cut the RLX with A FWD OPTION...
03-08-2017, 03:07 AM
#82
Acura needs to get into the big boy game asap that means (like Lexus) V8 power and MUCH better interiors... TLX? oooooh look ma, a gussied up Accord... oooh look there's a gussied up CR-V (RDX) and a gussied up Civic too (ILX) Oh, wjile we are at it least cost cut the RLX with A FWD OPTION...
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03-08-2017, 08:58 AM
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03-08-2017, 11:14 AM
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03-08-2017, 12:38 PM
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2024 Honda Civic Type R
I can personally attest this is not true, with my own experience. My 2.0L EcoBoost averages 27MPG and I have over 300ft-lbs of torque, and has been 100% reliable.
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TacoBello (03-08-2017)
03-08-2017, 02:35 PM
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Only 8k on my 2.7EB, but I'm getting closer to 20mpg with it, with 375lb/ft lugging a 4500lb truck around.
03-17-2017, 03:16 PM
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03-17-2017, 03:20 PM
#89
out of warranty, last half of useful life, yes they are less reliable. Its common sense. People these days flip cars alot quicker than they used to, reliability in year 7,8,9,10 less important to alot of people
03-17-2017, 03:27 PM
#90
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I would have to argue that's where you're wrong. You don't do a ton of maintenance on a factory turbo'd car. As long as oil changes were done as prescribed, there should be no issues.
That, and we aren't talking about 8+ year old beaters here. No idea why you bring it up. I would never buy a car that didn't meet my stringent criteria, regardless if it was turbo or not. A poorly maintained car is still a poorly maintained car... And it goes deeper than that- abused paint, neglected interiors, curbed up wheels, etc. No thanks.
That, and we aren't talking about 8+ year old beaters here. No idea why you bring it up. I would never buy a car that didn't meet my stringent criteria, regardless if it was turbo or not. A poorly maintained car is still a poorly maintained car... And it goes deeper than that- abused paint, neglected interiors, curbed up wheels, etc. No thanks.
03-17-2017, 03:36 PM
#91
I would have to argue that's where you're wrong. You don't do a ton of maintenance on a factory turbo'd car. As long as oil changes were done as prescribed, there should be no issues.
That, and we aren't talking about 8+ year old beaters here. No idea why you bring it up. I would never buy a car that didn't meet my stringent criteria, regardless if it was turbo or not. A poorly maintained car is still a poorly maintained car... And it goes deeper than that- abused paint, neglected interiors, curbed up wheels, etc. No thanks.
That, and we aren't talking about 8+ year old beaters here. No idea why you bring it up. I would never buy a car that didn't meet my stringent criteria, regardless if it was turbo or not. A poorly maintained car is still a poorly maintained car... And it goes deeper than that- abused paint, neglected interiors, curbed up wheels, etc. No thanks.
Car manufacturers are adept enough now to keep their cars reliable through their warranties and extended warranties, so after year say 7 you are on the hook and what are the expectations?
