"Smultron" (ixyps)
09/08/2014 at 18:08 • Filed to: europe
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"Smultron" (ixyps)
09/08/2014 at 18:08 • Filed to: europe | 4
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As a European, from time to time you feel quite some envy towards the US car market. You get nearly everything we get for a slice of its (european) price. A 2014 Subaru WRX STi is $35.240 in the USA compared to $54.080 in Germany. And nobody'll sell us a Hellcat with factory warranty. So I decided to look around which extraordinary cars we get exclusively. That resulted in the following (subjective) list:
The Scirocco R is not on my list, although, it'd be THE obvious choice. But a Golf R makes just more sense, has more hp and is not that long for sale.
10. Dacia Lodgy
The Lodgy makes number 1o on my list for being a very relatively safe not hideous looking family hauler with optional seating for 7. That'd not be special. But it's just under $13000! Though you'll end up closer to 20 grand with that black, that you'll only get in a higher trim and the diesel and air-conditioning etc.
9. Lada Taiga 4X4
It's also known as Niva. The changing of the name seems to be the biggest visible change in that offroder's over 30 year-long production-run. It's tougher than the siberian winters and quite handy in the forest. But again, it is a total bargain. Under $10k, you should be able to get a new one. And if you are a hunter, you'll get an additional 10% discount to the 10% discounted price they advertise it with. I guess, only hunters buy those, though.
8. Mercedes-Benz C-Class T-Modell
You get the sedan and the E-Class T, so where's the point? This is one of the best-looking wagons on sale now. But maybe you'll get the upcoming CLA Shooting Brake, but this one looks still more...sophisticated.
7. Mitsubishi Pajero 3-Door
Another SWB truck? Yeah! Because this is one of the last of those models which were conresponsible for the japanese cars' uprising in europe. A hard-wearing body-on-frame worker, which you could transport the dog in as well as drive in a offroad park and get some groceries in the inner-city.
6. Opel Meriva
This is a very clever one. Not too clever, but which some thoughtful gizmos, as the suicide rear door or the bike carrier, which can be pulled out from the rear licence plate area. Also it's a great commuter for people who want to have an easy entry or simply more space than in a B-segment car as the Corsa.
5. Volkswagen up!
Clean design, reasonable price, great fuel economy, avaliable with gas, diesel, natural gas or even electric powertrain. It also feels more grown-up than most competitors.
4. Skoda Superb
Another bargain, it can compeat which the likes of the Audi A6 and starts at about $31k here (yes, that is inexpensive). Also avaliable as a very variable wagon, which is a frequent test winner in various magazins. You can get it with the 1.4 TSI as entry or with the high-end L&K trim and the 3.6 V6 4x4 and DSG for still just about 40k Euros.
3. Citroen C4 Cactus
I love this thing. It was developed with a focus on lightness and innovation, yet it doesn't leave the style aspect out of the game, looking bold, but not heavily built and chic, yet down-to-earth.
2. Renault Megane R.S. 275 Trophy-R
Current Nordschleife record-holder with the astonishing time of 7'54"36 Minutes. Features an Akraprovic exhaust system, 273 hp and no backseat...
1. BMW 325d Touring Manual Modern Line
So why is this the #1? It's more an example for the real lack of the US car market. Wagon (though you can get the 3-Series as wagon stateside) and Diesel. But not only that. There are so many options and engine configurations which aren't avaliable overseas. And that limits induviduality.
Long live the european car market and its flood of expensive but induvidual options to equip your car with!
I don't own those pictures. They are property of the respective manufacturers.
norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:10 |
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*Cough* Scirocco TDI because I'm weird like that. *cough*
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:11 |
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Yes this
TheBaron2112
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:12 |
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Um, Fiat Panda 4x4?
jkm7680
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:13 |
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4 spoke wheels on the Lodgy? Gross.
Brian Silvestro
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:13 |
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This list is invalid.
IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:14 |
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I want that lada....
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/08/2014 at 18:14 |
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That doesn't sound weird at all. It's just a sportier Golf. That said you could just get a two door Golf TDI. What we really need from VW is a GTD!
All the looks and handling prowess of a GTI, with a torque monster under the hood.
Steve in Manhattan
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:16 |
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Of course they stopped making the C6, but if they still made it it'd be on the list, probably.
Leadbull
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:16 |
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I find your lack of Seat Leon Cupra disturbing.
RX
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:18 |
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350hp Exige v6.
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Smultron
> Leadbull
09/08/2014 at 18:19 |
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Considered that, but I chose the megane instead for being the fastest FWD on the 'Ring
Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:19 |
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I gotta say this car looks like a Lada fun!
Textured Soy Protein
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:22 |
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Ok, so Europe has more BMW 3-series diesel wagon options than the US, but the US does still get a BMW 3-series diesel wagon .
HammerheadFistpunch
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:24 |
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FYI, the Pajero is a unibody, not Body on Frame for this gen. Great list though.
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Smultron
> Textured Soy Protein
09/08/2014 at 18:24 |
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"though you can get the 3-Series as wagon stateside"
But not as manual, and the 3-Series just is an example here.
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Smultron
> HammerheadFistpunch
09/08/2014 at 18:28 |
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Yes? Thanks, just thought, that'd be given... So Mitsus lineup has just become a bit sadder to me.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:30 |
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yeah, they switched to unibody for the gen 4 and the gen 5 is just a refresh, they are stiff tough cars but not generally considered to be the real deal in adventure travel that the used to be.
MultiplaOrgasms
> Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/08/2014 at 18:31 |
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sellphones2493
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:43 |
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Good List.
They stopped the Modern Line for Bimmer's in America for a reason - they weren't that good.
The dash was tan. The dash was absolutely awful when in sunlight.
Fix that and they had an attractive package.
TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
> Brian Silvestro
09/08/2014 at 18:57 |
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Agreed
Svend
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 18:58 |
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Glad to see my car in number 4. I really can't praise it enough, she's fantastic in every way.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 19:01 |
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But the current Megane is Automatic only. Unless I'm thinking of something else.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 19:09 |
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Since no one has said it yet. I'll take one with a 2.0l Ecoboost, and six speed stick please. That's Mr.FuST to you. (seriously we have a FiST and a FoST, is a FuST to much to ask for?
twinturbobmw
> RX
09/08/2014 at 19:16 |
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These are available here, just not road legal.
Racescort666
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 19:25 |
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I started reading and I thought to myself "I promise not to be jealous." I got as far as the Lada and it upgraded to green when I got to the Renault. Dammit. I would love to have a Lada. I like hatchbacks but wagons don't really do it for me. Especially when they're nice.
Dsscats
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 19:30 |
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Sorry, you missed the most important one. Last generation 550d Touring. A TRI Turbo diesel, manual BMW wagon.
ranwhenparked
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 20:04 |
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Needs more DS3.
CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 20:40 |
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i agree with the point on the 325d touring. I got bored and configured a 335i touring manual withthe m sport package. Not possible with a stick in the states
ffoc02
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 21:04 |
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GREAT NEWS!!!!
> Smultron
09/08/2014 at 21:32 |
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They used to sell these in Canada but I guess they can't any more because they don't meet any of the safety standards.
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> Smultron
09/09/2014 at 01:18 |
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I would switch number 8 with number 1 and make all of the other options Alfa Romeo.
RedPir8Roberts
> Smultron
09/10/2014 at 17:24 |
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Peugeot RCZ shoud be on the list. I don't care if it's not as good to drive as the Audi TT it resembles.
