General Car Talk Discussion Thread
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Matt Farah can gobble a bag of dicks
I don't think a bigger douche has ever existed
what's bs to me whether they've done so or not
is the flow chart of denial on claims based on mods
also.. they can say innocent mistake
but assembly lines don't have varied parts bins
they have a dedicated line of parts for each platform
those parts get scanned and verified ahead of assembly
Secondly, how are they explaining failed eb mustang headgaskets then
hell.. seems like a rampant issue across the eb lineup
I don't think a bigger douche has ever existed
what's bs to me whether they've done so or not
is the flow chart of denial on claims based on mods
also.. they can say innocent mistake
but assembly lines don't have varied parts bins
they have a dedicated line of parts for each platform
those parts get scanned and verified ahead of assembly
Secondly, how are they explaining failed eb mustang headgaskets then
hell.. seems like a rampant issue across the eb lineup
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nist7 (09-15-2018)
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Yeah...certainly there's probably more behind the scenes than we can speculate on. I think matt having his own Focus RS and getting paid/promo tune/parts doesn't help with his bias.
After all the focus rs reviews I seen, doesn't seem like THAT amazing of a car and dare i say a bit overrated in some circles.
Call me a ricer, but I'd seriously consider a CTR at this segment over a RS if it were me....
After all the focus rs reviews I seen, doesn't seem like THAT amazing of a car and dare i say a bit overrated in some circles.
Call me a ricer, but I'd seriously consider a CTR at this segment over a RS if it were me....
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Matt Farah can gobble a bag of dicks
I don't think a bigger douche has ever existed
what's bs to me whether they've done so or not
is the flow chart of denial on claims based on mods
also.. they can say innocent mistake
but assembly lines don't have varied parts bins
they have a dedicated line of parts for each platform
those parts get scanned and verified ahead of assembly
Secondly, how are they explaining failed eb mustang headgaskets then
hell.. seems like a rampant issue across the eb lineup
I don't think a bigger douche has ever existed
what's bs to me whether they've done so or not
is the flow chart of denial on claims based on mods
also.. they can say innocent mistake
but assembly lines don't have varied parts bins
they have a dedicated line of parts for each platform
those parts get scanned and verified ahead of assembly
Secondly, how are they explaining failed eb mustang headgaskets then
hell.. seems like a rampant issue across the eb lineup
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Marketing on the RS was brilliant
subaru dude what's his face said CTR was more enjoyable to drive, you sat lower and he said you feel more connected, whereas the RS sits real high, partially attributed to the recaros.
subaru dude what's his face said CTR was more enjoyable to drive, you sat lower and he said you feel more connected, whereas the RS sits real high, partially attributed to the recaros.
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
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Yeah the hype was HUGE for the RS, people were going bonkers over it. Part of the car world....generate marketing hype and sell things....
I really like savagegeese review on youtube and along with some others, I really think if you can get over the styling and the FWD of CTR....it's an incredible hot hatch.I love honda's aggressive and bold styling and going opposite of conservative on the CTR.
I really like savagegeese review on youtube and along with some others, I really think if you can get over the styling and the FWD of CTR....it's an incredible hot hatch.I love honda's aggressive and bold styling and going opposite of conservative on the CTR.
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I haven’t seen anything about the others. Just telling you what I saw regarding the issue about two weeks ago. At that time I hadn’t heard the trucks had issues. My 2015 EB Mustang was flawless.
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Seems to be somewhat prevalent
I see similar threads across platforms, smokes like seafoam on start up, coolant going low
Hydrolock on F150, Mustand, and Fiestas
Here's a good compilation article for the RS on jalopnik
https://jalopnik.com/why-so-many-for...out-1820280550
I'm still a fan of the EB, but I'd be wary
I see similar threads across platforms, smokes like seafoam on start up, coolant going low
Hydrolock on F150, Mustand, and Fiestas
Here's a good compilation article for the RS on jalopnik
https://jalopnik.com/why-so-many-for...out-1820280550
I'm still a fan of the EB, but I'd be wary
Ex-OEM King
Hmmm no idea.
AFAIK, a small % of the RS got installed the wrong head gaskets from a wrongly delivered parts bin and per Matt its something like 3%.
I assume harder stresses on the car like track days would cause more/faster parts wear...and if it was defective to begin with......not good....
AFAIK, a small % of the RS got installed the wrong head gaskets from a wrongly delivered parts bin and per Matt its something like 3%.
I assume harder stresses on the car like track days would cause more/faster parts wear...and if it was defective to begin with......not good....
Matt Farah can gobble a bag of dicks
I don't think a bigger douche has ever existed
what's bs to me whether they've done so or not
is the flow chart of denial on claims based on mods
also.. they can say innocent mistake
but assembly lines don't have varied parts bins
they have a dedicated line of parts for each platform
those parts get scanned and verified ahead of assembly
Secondly, how are they explaining failed eb mustang headgaskets then
hell.. seems like a rampant issue across the eb lineup
I don't think a bigger douche has ever existed
what's bs to me whether they've done so or not
is the flow chart of denial on claims based on mods
also.. they can say innocent mistake
but assembly lines don't have varied parts bins
they have a dedicated line of parts for each platform
those parts get scanned and verified ahead of assembly
Secondly, how are they explaining failed eb mustang headgaskets then
hell.. seems like a rampant issue across the eb lineup
However, the rest of it can be chalked up to a simple mistake or mislabel. It happens all the time.
Also, other EB motors are built in different factories across the world... The 2.3L for the RS and the Mustang are built in the same factory though which makes it even more likely to have been a mistake. I know the 2.0L and the 2.3L motors are made in Spain and the V6 EB motors are made in Ohio.
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The 2018 is the last year and I think they all come with some limited edition package that has a front LSD as well as the back. It's only blue and red this time.
That sounds about right for the going rate for a RS these days. I had offers in that vicinity last summer when I was considering one. The ride is really pretty horrible though, just FYI.
I wouldn't worry about the engine issues, looks like they have it figured out now.
That sounds about right for the going rate for a RS these days. I had offers in that vicinity last summer when I was considering one. The ride is really pretty horrible though, just FYI.
I wouldn't worry about the engine issues, looks like they have it figured out now.
Yeah...certainly there's probably more behind the scenes than we can speculate on. I think matt having his own Focus RS and getting paid/promo tune/parts doesn't help with his bias.
After all the focus rs reviews I seen, doesn't seem like THAT amazing of a car and dare i say a bit overrated in some circles.
Call me a ricer, but I'd seriously consider a CTR at this segment over a RS if it were me....
After all the focus rs reviews I seen, doesn't seem like THAT amazing of a car and dare i say a bit overrated in some circles.
Call me a ricer, but I'd seriously consider a CTR at this segment over a RS if it were me....
Ex-OEM King
You felt the ride was pretty horrible? I can't imagine it being worse than my ST because the ST rides great. Too stiff for you? I'm pretty used to that anyway.
I sat in the CTR at the Chicago Auto Show. While the exterior has grown on me more and more, I cannot in good faith live with that interior. I also sat in the RS at the show and although the interior is pretty similar to mine, I like the layout changes of some things such as the heated seat buttons, USB and power outlet location, cubby hole, climate control buttons, etc. The ST is an excellent daily driver for me and that just proves that the RS would be for me as well. And another big reason is that I don't want another FWD car after having two in a row now. It's time for something different.
I sat in the CTR at the Chicago Auto Show. While the exterior has grown on me more and more, I cannot in good faith live with that interior. I also sat in the RS at the show and although the interior is pretty similar to mine, I like the layout changes of some things such as the heated seat buttons, USB and power outlet location, cubby hole, climate control buttons, etc. The ST is an excellent daily driver for me and that just proves that the RS would be for me as well. And another big reason is that I don't want another FWD car after having two in a row now. It's time for something different.
Also, the interior of the ST is fine for a $25k car but when you drop it in a $40k+ car, it's not so fine anymore. It's the same as Subaru continuing to have the balls to charge $40k+ for the STi. The CTR and Golf R both have interiors that are MILES ahead of both the RS and the STi.
2024 Honda Civic Type R
Some photos from the Chicago Auto Show:
The Giulia was amazing to sit in. I was very impressed.
On the other hand, I did not like the interior on the Stinger at all. I was not impressed.
Edge ST was pretty nice. Don't really like the shape of the exhaust tips though.
Digital gauge cluster on the Golf R.
The Giulia was amazing to sit in. I was very impressed.
On the other hand, I did not like the interior on the Stinger at all. I was not impressed.
Edge ST was pretty nice. Don't really like the shape of the exhaust tips though.
Digital gauge cluster on the Golf R.
2024 Honda Civic Type R
Also, the interior of the ST is fine for a $25k car but when you drop it in a $40k+ car, it's not so fine anymore. It's the same as Subaru continuing to have the balls to charge $40k+ for the STi. The CTR and Golf R both have interiors that are MILES ahead of both the RS and the STi.
I've taken the ST for a 7 hour road trip each way and I was extremely comfortable in my Recaros. They've always felt amazing and keep me in place very well. I can't imagine not having Recaros now.
I think we can just chalk it up to that fact that we are two very different people. Which is all good.
2024 Honda Civic Type R
TLX A-Spec
Can't get over the badge size. (MDX pictured)
Small details are nice.
Not a lot of room!
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Hmm, I've seen some One Takes...and seems like Matt Farah is an alright guy. Though I admit I don't know a TON about him. I heard he comes from money though. Any specific reasons why he's a d-bag?
Dude, is that the Lexus LC structural blue? Where lexus uses some kind of crazy polymer paint thing that is actually not blue but somehow reflects blue when you see it.
Dude, is that the Lexus LC structural blue? Where lexus uses some kind of crazy polymer paint thing that is actually not blue but somehow reflects blue when you see it.
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his personality. "one takes" are not fun to watch.
there are other youtube car personalities that are more fun to watch than Matt farrah, but even then...most of them are becoming very boring.
tv personalities have to have some kind of charisma... Matt just doesn't have that.
Hoovies garage is a bit better with the personality charm
there are other youtube car personalities that are more fun to watch than Matt farrah, but even then...most of them are becoming very boring.
tv personalities have to have some kind of charisma... Matt just doesn't have that.
Hoovies garage is a bit better with the personality charm
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the guy that does the re-enactments is good! his charm and video style are great!
Ex-OEM King
The new guy is pretty good though.
I sat in all four in the auto show and I don't really personally agree that the CTR and Golf R are miles ahead. I wasn't really impressed with their interiors as well as the design and look.
I've taken the ST for a 7 hour road trip each way and I was extremely comfortable in my Recaros. They've always felt amazing and keep me in place very well. I can't imagine not having Recaros now.
I think we can just chalk it up to that fact that we are two very different people. Which is all good.
I've taken the ST for a 7 hour road trip each way and I was extremely comfortable in my Recaros. They've always felt amazing and keep me in place very well. I can't imagine not having Recaros now.
I think we can just chalk it up to that fact that we are two very different people. Which is all good.
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his personality. "one takes" are not fun to watch.
there are other youtube car personalities that are more fun to watch than Matt farrah, but even then...most of them are becoming very boring.
tv personalities have to have some kind of charisma... Matt just doesn't have that.
Hoovies garage is a bit better with the personality charm
there are other youtube car personalities that are more fun to watch than Matt farrah, but even then...most of them are becoming very boring.
tv personalities have to have some kind of charisma... Matt just doesn't have that.
Hoovies garage is a bit better with the personality charm
One youtuber who is hugely underrated is savagegeese....great in depth information without becoming just reading the spec sheet...like that other guy who is very popular i think called saabkyle or something.
Ex-OEM King
Ah, I can see that. To me though I'm not into super charisma. I like doug demuro and savagegeese. I've not seen other youtubers that much and lot of them are very click baity and people like streetspeed717 seems like a huge d-bag, along with vehicle virgins. I'll have to check out hoovies garage though.
AH yeah, those vids are quite short and can be very brief, and looks like those vids are done for now from matt. Just a diff format/style.
One youtuber who is hugely underrated is savagegeese....great in depth information without becoming just reading the spec sheet...like that other guy who is very popular i think called saabkyle or something.
AH yeah, those vids are quite short and can be very brief, and looks like those vids are done for now from matt. Just a diff format/style.
One youtuber who is hugely underrated is savagegeese....great in depth information without becoming just reading the spec sheet...like that other guy who is very popular i think called saabkyle or something.
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nist7 (02-23-2018)
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^^^yeah I saw that just now. Absolutely incredible. And not surprised coming from one of the industry leaders like Lexus.
I can't imagine the repair/body shop costs to repair/repaint one of these thing. One thing is that it will definitely be a collectible car imo years down the road....
I can't imagine the repair/body shop costs to repair/repaint one of these thing. One thing is that it will definitely be a collectible car imo years down the road....
I drive a Subata.
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Interior wise, CTR=Golf R>STi>FoRS in my opinion. I've worked on all set up.
Focus interior is just terrible both design and material wise. The driving position is much higher than others in the segment which is a deal breaker for a lot of people. STi has a better design and incorporated some better material like Alcantara here and there but some crucial areas like steering wheel, fake cf pieces, and boots are very flimsy. Pretty disappointing for a $40k price tag.
Golf R interior is handsome just like its exterior. It can be perceived as boring but it is just right with everything. Golf R/GTi OEM leather is worlds better than Focus and STi OEM leather.
Focus interior is just terrible both design and material wise. The driving position is much higher than others in the segment which is a deal breaker for a lot of people. STi has a better design and incorporated some better material like Alcantara here and there but some crucial areas like steering wheel, fake cf pieces, and boots are very flimsy. Pretty disappointing for a $40k price tag.
Golf R interior is handsome just like its exterior. It can be perceived as boring but it is just right with everything. Golf R/GTi OEM leather is worlds better than Focus and STi OEM leather.
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I'm a fan of the CTR and Golf R interiors, but they are also both newer than the Focus. The Recaros in the ST are pretty nice and it's got a solid amount of space in the hatch, unlike the Civic.
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The Recaros in the ST looks pretty cool but they are very uncomfortable!! And even the lowest setting is still very high compare to other cars. The driving position kills on that car.
The hatch area of both the new Civic and Focus are pretty similar, Civic is actually bigger everywhere.
Focus RS
23.8 ft³, 44.8 ft³ with seat area
Civic Type R
25.7 ft³, 46.2 ft³ with seat area
The hatch area of both the new Civic and Focus are pretty similar, Civic is actually bigger everywhere.
Focus RS
23.8 ft³, 44.8 ft³ with seat area
Civic Type R
25.7 ft³, 46.2 ft³ with seat area
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I've been looking at new cars for a while and had all but settled on a Golf R when the 2018's rolled out. Then I was cruising cars.com as we all do and noticed that off lease BMW's are pretty freaking cheap. You can snag a 428 GC for ~$30k with <30k on the clock. I'd probably spend a bit more to step up to the 335 or 435 because I want power but what are the general thoughts on these? Overall reliability better than it used to be? Do I still need to buy window regulators and valve cover gaskets from Costco in bulk? My old E46 was less reliable than a broke meth addict.
Other thoughts? Spending $10k less to get a still under warranty BMW vs a new Golf seems like an ok idea to me...
Other thoughts? Spending $10k less to get a still under warranty BMW vs a new Golf seems like an ok idea to me...
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Agreed, Redline Reviews is pretty good. He stumbles a bit on wording, but is pretty thorough & without any douche-ness.
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good reviews but a little sensitive :ghey:
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ugh.. fell asleep.
I like them dumbass reviews by tall car guy
He stupid as hell, but he really faked it until he made it.
That subarudude.. he changed his name to be more marketable (matt moran sp?).. talk about :ghey:
I like his reviews, but damn, that squeal he makes when he gets excited :gheylaugh:
I like H2H.. because they always put it in the hands of Randy Pobst #mancrushmonday
I like them dumbass reviews by tall car guy
He stupid as hell, but he really faked it until he made it.
That subarudude.. he changed his name to be more marketable (matt moran sp?).. talk about :ghey:
I like his reviews, but damn, that squeal he makes when he gets excited :gheylaugh:
I like H2H.. because they always put it in the hands of Randy Pobst #mancrushmonday
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RE: Lexus Structural Blue.
Lexus is stupid. They "developed" that paint when all they needed to do is get a bunch of butterflies and crush them up.
So dumb.
Lexus is stupid. They "developed" that paint when all they needed to do is get a bunch of butterflies and crush them up.
So dumb.
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I've been looking at new cars for a while and had all but settled on a Golf R when the 2018's rolled out. Then I was cruising cars.com as we all do and noticed that off lease BMW's are pretty freaking cheap. You can snag a 428 GC for ~$30k with <30k on the clock. I'd probably spend a bit more to step up to the 335 or 435 because I want power but what are the general thoughts on these? Overall reliability better than it used to be? Do I still need to buy window regulators and valve cover gaskets from Costco in bulk? My old E46 was less reliable than a broke meth addict.
Other thoughts? Spending $10k less to get a still under warranty BMW vs a new Golf seems like an ok idea to me...
Other thoughts? Spending $10k less to get a still under warranty BMW vs a new Golf seems like an ok idea to me...
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335s are dirt cheap.
Nice bang for your buck.
Nice bang for your buck.
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Yeah. I want something that's more fun to drive on a daily basis than the Cherokee (which the wife will inherit) and it's now time to move on from the old Accord so makes for a good opportunity. I was absolutely set on the Golf R until I started looking at used off lease BMW prices and was surprised at the low cost.
Car would absolutely be a daily year round so I was looking for either a 335 or 435GC X drive. I'd prefer 6MT but the 8AT is so good that it's not that big of a deal. Keeping the S2000 for crushing corners and #becauseracecar so I just want daily fun and power.
Agreed but how's the reliability of a 2015 and later? Am I going to need a second mortgage to keep it on the road?
Car would absolutely be a daily year round so I was looking for either a 335 or 435GC X drive. I'd prefer 6MT but the 8AT is so good that it's not that big of a deal. Keeping the S2000 for crushing corners and #becauseracecar so I just want daily fun and power.
Agreed but how's the reliability of a 2015 and later? Am I going to need a second mortgage to keep it on the road?
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I'm not aware of a big design change. I'd hope it'd get more reliable as it matured.
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Ahhh then just go with $10k cheaper Bimmers.
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I drive a Subata.
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I'm only interested in M2/M3s. None of the regular models interest me since I will track the car at least 4-5 times a year if I get one. You never see any of 335s at the track, only a full of M3s. haha
If I were you, I would just get a GTi for a DD.
If I were you, I would just get a GTi for a DD.