I never realized how quick these were!

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05/14/2014 at 20:15 • Filed to: None

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0-60 in 4.9 for the hybrid. Not bad.


DISCUSSION (8)


Kinja'd!!! Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B
05/14/2014 at 20:21

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Pretty car. Oh so pretty car that been ruined with a STEER BY WIRE SYSTEM.

What genius thought that up?!

"Hey guys, great idea, lets make it to where the steering wheel isn't connected to the wheels, but a computer turns them!"

" Great idea, raise for you."

NO STUPID IDEA.

*yes I understand it's optional but it's standard on some models I think*


Kinja'd!!! BaconSandwich is tasty. > Alex B
05/14/2014 at 20:24

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There's a hybrid version?


Kinja'd!!! Alex B > BaconSandwich is tasty.
05/14/2014 at 20:28

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Yup. Not really for green-ness, but more for performance.


Kinja'd!!! Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/14/2014 at 20:29

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I'd have to drive it before before I could judge.


Kinja'd!!! Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B
05/14/2014 at 20:30

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I can't trust a wheel that isn't connected to two more wheels. I don't care if there's a clutch that reconnects them if the car shuts off or not. What was wrong with keeping it simple and just using a good ole' steering column?


Kinja'd!!! Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/14/2014 at 20:34

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I don't think I'd have a problem with electric drive by wire, but having a steering column as well kid of defeats the purpose.


Kinja'd!!! Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B
05/14/2014 at 20:36

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It's just one of those things that won't catch on I feel. Because like you said if there's a column it's pointless. Plus if your car died and you had to push it somewhere, how would you steer it without a column.


Kinja'd!!! Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/14/2014 at 20:59

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But a car with PS is near impossible to steer while the car is off anyway.

*EDIT* Misread your post. True. I really don't know.