"Jonathan Harper" (jbh)
08/07/2014 at 13:43 • Filed to: Electric appliances
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"Jonathan Harper" (jbh)
08/07/2014 at 13:43 • Filed to: Electric appliances | 1
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what do you want to know?
I'll be doing a short write-up on my impressions later.
Brian Silvestro
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 13:44 |
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I drove one too!!
fucking TORQUE yo
HammerheadFistpunch
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 13:44 |
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I want to know if the interior is really as pleasing at it appears in pictures or if the nature of the materials gives it a cheap feel. I LOVE it visually, but it looks a bit...thin if you know what I mean.
Hermann
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 13:45 |
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Does it feel natural? Does it give feedback?
Those huge skinny tires. Are they an actual improvement or are they a piece of styling only?
spanfucker retire bitch
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 13:47 |
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Were you able to go very fast or very far?
CalzoneGolem
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 13:47 |
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Is it really pooping out a silver Accord?
Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 13:52 |
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I'm a bit put off by the exterior looks. However, for a commuter car you spend all your time inside. So I second Hammerhead's question. Is the interior comfortable and pleasing? Is the dash laid out logically? The giant control stalk that stick out the right side is a bit... perplexing.
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Jonathan Harper
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/07/2014 at 13:56 |
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interior is a very nice place to be, it feels much larger than it looks on the outside.
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Jonathan Harper
> CalzoneGolem
08/07/2014 at 13:56 |
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it's actually an Acura TSX, but yes. ;)
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Jonathan Harper
> Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger
08/07/2014 at 13:57 |
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Gear selector is a little weird but I got the hang of it really quick. In short, yes, the interior is really nice.
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Jonathan Harper
> Hermann
08/07/2014 at 13:59 |
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the steering is quite light, and I wasn't really pushing it at all, but in terms of "over boosted" steering, it felt quite good.
The skinny tires are more about reducing rolling resistance, so yes, they serve that purpose quite well.
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Jonathan Harper
> spanfucker retire bitch
08/07/2014 at 14:00 |
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I wasn't able to drive it on the highway, but at lower "around-town" speeds it feels very agile, and vey torquey.
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CalzoneGolem
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:00 |
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Of course. They spared no expense.
Nibbles
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:03 |
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Which is saying a lot because it looks HUEG on the outside
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Hermann
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:06 |
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Thank you!
TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:07 |
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What's the ride like? I'm starting to see them around where I live, so I wonder what how well it copes with the lumps and bumps. And refinement - since it's electric, how much of the outside world comes into the cabin?
NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:12 |
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I was going to ask; just saw one on the road yesterday and from the outside it looked pretty strange to my eyes anyway.
PushToStart
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:14 |
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Do you think this car is worth it's price tag? I'm sure it's a good commuter car (comfortable and good mileage) but it seems a little pricy. Is it worth having that car over something that's cheaper, but is just a more simple/traditional hybrid?
Rico
> CalzoneGolem
08/07/2014 at 14:21 |
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Cé hé sin
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:38 |
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Did it have the scooter engine and how was that if it did?
rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 14:41 |
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Are you going to get to drive an i8?
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Jonathan Harper
> TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
08/07/2014 at 16:01 |
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Rides very smooth, the few small bumps I went over were absorbed handily.
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Jonathan Harper
> NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
08/07/2014 at 16:02 |
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It is a bit funky lookin'.
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Jonathan Harper
> PushToStart
08/07/2014 at 16:05 |
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I can't speak to the economics of this car versus other plug-ins (I was driving the non "range-extended" version plug-in power only) on top of the fact that the only other fully electric cars I've driven were Teslas (which are not comparable to this) I can't really compare it to anything. But if I lived in a city and needed a small car to get around, I would strongly consider this car.
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Jonathan Harper
> Cé hé sin
08/07/2014 at 16:05 |
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This was not an Rex version. Plug-in power only.
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Jonathan Harper
> rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S
08/07/2014 at 16:07 |
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Eventually yes.
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NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 19:06 |
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The one I saw looked like an unfinished cross between a Honda Element and a garden shed.
Glad to hear the interior is nice, though.
9brghtn4
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 20:36 |
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Can you say the word "nigga" inside of it?
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Jonathan Harper
> 9brghtn4
08/07/2014 at 20:48 |
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No. But I don't say that in any cars.
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9brghtn4
> Jonathan Harper
08/07/2014 at 20:50 |
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But why not, does the i3 impede you when you try to say it?
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Jonathan Harper
> 9brghtn4
08/07/2014 at 20:54 |
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No.
anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq
> HammerheadFistpunch
08/07/2014 at 21:52 |
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I sat in one at an electric car show, and it's one of the best interiors I've ever seen. It feels like a quality car, the leather is nice and relatively grippy (but I don't know if it's real leather or not, doubt it, but if anything it's better than real leather), and it has a surprisingly large amount of space in the rear seating area and trunk for such a small car. I want one.
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anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq
> 9brghtn4
08/07/2014 at 21:56 |
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The hell? What is that supposed to mean?
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9brghtn4
> anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq
08/07/2014 at 23:36 |
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Nothing man, just trolling a bit. Was asking if you can say nigga inside of the car. Which obviously you can, as with any other word.