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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 09:45 AM
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Saw a Volvo with a Ferrari badge the other day.
Ferrari Ferrari badge or awesome Volvo Ferrari Badge?




Because that one is awesome!
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 10:38 AM
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THat's a thing!?! The guy had I forgot which model Volvo with a diff model's wheels so he might be a Volvo guy.
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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I really want to buy a volvo just because of the badge options... Of course, any volvo I'd be able to afford, the sticker would be the most valuable part of it.

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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Saw a Volvo with a Ferrari badge the other day.
Best are fat old white guys in corvettes with Ferrari badges
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Saw a Volvo with a Ferrari badge the other day.
Dafuq?
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 08:52 AM
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I was behind a Scion iA yesterday and it looked like a Mazda 3.

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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
I was behind a Scion iA yesterday and it looked like a Mazda 3
Probably because it is sold as a Mazda 2 outside the United States.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Also they had James Franco for the commercial... weird...
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Thanks for sharing.


Amazing that even GM mechanics didn't know what was wrong with the Vette, and kept blaming the gas.


As bad as reviews the RC-F gets, its nice to see it get some real respect on this test.


Was very surprised by the Bentley placing that high, especially weighing 5000 lbs.


C63s as the best sedan in the test--a testament to how good the current C is.


GT4 is just gorgeous
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
I was behind a Scion iA yesterday and it looked like a Mazda 3.
Said the same thing to the salesmen at Toyota last Saturday.


He said well yea, Toyota and Mazda work together.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:41 PM
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Said the same thing to the salesmen at Toyota last Saturday.


He said well yea, Toyota and Mazda work together.
2016 Scion iA Photos and Info ? News ? Car and Driver
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:48 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:52 PM
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I want a GT4 and ND out of that list.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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While I don't like the look of the Miata, I can't stop staring at the 2200 lbs #s.

That is my car - 10 people.... holy shit.

Amazing how Mazda can produce a car in 2015 that weighs 2200 lbs...

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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:00 PM
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I think M2 will win next year...

Unless Acura releases its NSX with upgraded tires.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Yep! 2200lb is the best thing ever.

I would take a car with less weight and less power anyday.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Yep! 2200lb is the best thing ever.

I would take a car with less weight and less power anyday.
Uhhh, since that's exactly what you already did (BRZ vs. M3), you get a for the day.
Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:19 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:39 PM
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FYI for those who care for LEGO and well, cool cars: https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblin.../#post15587788
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:39 PM
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I'm all over the LEGO Accord.

It's cool to see Honda designs acknowledged by LEGO.


...even if it's badged as a Ford.
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 04:50 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Yep! 2200lb is the best thing ever.

I would take a car with less weight and less power anyday.
I think the real world curb weight of the ND Club with the Brembo/BBS is something like 2315 with a full tank of gas.

2332 is the official weight via MazdaUSA for the 2.0. I believe the 2200lbs is for the 1.5
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
I think the real world curb weight of the ND Club with the Brembo/BBS is something like 2315 with a full tank of gas.

2332 is the official weight via MazdaUSA for the 2.0. I believe the 2200lbs is for the 1.5
Don't get technical!
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 04:35 AM
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 08:01 AM
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The shape of the Huayra looks so perfect from that angle
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
While I don't like the look of the Miata, I can't stop staring at the 2200 lbs #s.

That is my car - 10 people.... holy shit.

Amazing how Mazda can produce a car in 2015 that weighs 2200 lbs...
It's tiny AF. That really helps.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Thanks for posting that vid Maj
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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I know most will call me crazy, but I love the F50.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 04:27 PM
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I know most will call me crazy, but I love the F50.
you cray brah.

The F40 parked next to it is where it's at.

Also, the P1 is just beautiful in design. It's aggressive and restrained all at the same time. Quintessential British design.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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I like the RLX with upgraded tires moar.
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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I'll take the P1, thank you very much.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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What do you guys think about the new 4 door Genesis. More sporty vs luxury looking but oh so sexy IMO.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
What do you guys think about the new 4 door Genesis. More sporty vs luxury looking but oh so sexy IMO.
yeah, it looks nice but it's still a Hyundai. I wouldn't mind driving it once in a while but would I own one, no.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 08:07 AM
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Is it because of the price? I guess the logic is for that price go BMW, Audi, etc?
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 08:25 AM
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That's part of it, but the other apart (from a possibly ignorant but general mindset) is that negative stigma of Hyundais.


They definitely look nice, and I've been in a sedan and they feel pretty nice too.. but at that price, no thanks.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
What do you guys think about the new 4 door Genesis. More sporty vs luxury looking but oh so sexy IMO.
Calling SSFTSX...

But I do like the design. Apparently it's not selling as well as the previous generation though?

What really bothers me is that Hyundai decided to use amber halogen bulbs for DRLs. It looks terrible and screams the opposite of luxury.

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