"RT" (rt-p)
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Three years ago, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! was made on Oppo, let’s see how far we’ve gone since then…
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Subcompact: Renault Twingo GT
Because it’s a rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive hot hatch for under 15k GBP!
Compact: VW Golf GTI
The king, now with lower insurance rates and a diff that kills understeer.
Midsize: Toyota Mark X
It looks fantastic and sports a V6 with RWD or AWD, that’s surely enough.
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Compact Luxury: BMW M2*
Proof that BMW still remembers what made them great - it’s the new E30 M3.
Entry-Level Luxury: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Gorgeous, and with a Ferrari-sourced V6. Nothing compares.
Midsize Luxury: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate
I heard you liked the CTS-V Wagon - so here’s a much prettier version of it.
Fullsize Luxury: Lagonda Taraf
No room for peasants here. Just a V12 and acres of pure luxury.
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Grand Tourer: Aston Martin V12 Vantage**
Big engine, small car - great recipe. Also, you can’t beat its looks.
Supercar: Porsche Cayman GT4***
Lotus by Porsche. Limited in production so as to not sidestep the 911.
Convertible: Honda S660/Mazda MX-5
I’m appreciating both as some of the few slow-car-fast vehicles left.
Roadster: Audi TT RS
Speaking of dying breeds, here’s one of the last 5-cylinders around. It sings.
Muscle Car: Dodge Viper****
The best of American muscle in one package, sadly production ends in August.
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Hybrid/Electric Car: Ferrari TheFerrari Aperta
Finally some good news: this car is better than a Chevy Volt.
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Minivan: Nissan Elgrand
No longer RWD, but with this many toys - who cares? This is sci-fi luxury.
Cargo Van/Passenger Van: Citroën Berlingo
My favourite purely because it has the best name - Citroën Berlingo.
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Compact SUV: Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Aced the safety tests, yet it drives like an Alfa should. This is your pony CUV.
Midsize SUV: Volvo XC90
Breathing new life into the stereotypical big Volvo, the interior says it all.
Fullsize SUV: Land Rover Range Rover
Limitless off-road capability with Mercedes S-Class-grade luxury. Yes please.
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Midsize Pickup Truck: Toyota Hilux
Granted, it looks a bit silly now, still indestructible though.
Fullsize Pickup Truck: Toyota Land Cruiser 70
Some argue Toyota’s quality was better in the past, hence they still make this.
Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck: Any kei truck
Specialised for agricultural/work-related purposes. So, they define heavy-duty.
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*Fullsize class is nearly dead, so it’s replaced with ‘Compact Luxury’ here.
**When production ends this year, replace the Aston with a F-Type or a Maser.
***When production starts, replace the Porsche with the new TVR.
****When production ends next month, replace the Viper with the Bass 770.
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And there we have it - quite an interesting time for the car industry indeed. Let’s see how the future goes from here
duurtlang
> RT
07/29/2017 at 12:05 |
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Interesting list. Promoted. However, wouldn’t the Twingo fall in the citycar segment, not the (larger) subcompact segment?
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RT
> duurtlang
07/29/2017 at 12:07 |
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Correct, I just tried to comform to the catergories of the original post to avoid getting things too complicated.
As far as actual subcompacts go, I’m leaning 208 GTI.
interstate366, now In The Industry
> RT
07/29/2017 at 12:09 |
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I love the Mark X. I wish we had it here.
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RT
> interstate366, now In The Industry
07/29/2017 at 12:10 |
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You can only get it in Asia infact. The 355bhp supercharged version is super tempting too.
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interstate366, now In The Industry
> RT
07/29/2017 at 12:20 |
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Yeah. The original one is still 12 years away from being importable, but I may get one when it is. I know it looks like a mutant IS, but that’s what makes it cool.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> RT
07/29/2017 at 12:43 |
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...I may love FIAT, but I think if I were to ever live in Europe, I would definitely have to add the Twingo to my ‘potential’ list....I love the current gen! Mind you, despite it being in a different class, I like the current-gen FIAT Panda as well....I wish they would sell it here, especially in 4x4 and Cross trim for Canadian winters!
gmctavish needs more space
> RT
07/29/2017 at 12:44 |
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If the Twingo were available in Canada, I would totally consider one for a daily.
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RT
> gmctavish needs more space
07/29/2017 at 12:46 |
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They’ll be available for import in 2029 at least, that’s around 12 years.
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RT
> gmctavish needs more space
07/29/2017 at 12:46 |
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Double post, can’t delete it. Kinja’d.
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duurtlang
> RT
07/29/2017 at 12:50 |
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Or he could get a Smart.
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RT
> duurtlang
07/29/2017 at 12:52 |
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Yeh, though the Twingo-based Forfour isn’t available in Canada, they only get the Fortwo.
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RT
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
07/29/2017 at 12:54 |
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The Panda is bigger than the Twingo in its current gen, but it’s always been marketed as a competitor to it (the prices match too).
But yeah, if I had a ‘Mini SUV’ category, the Panda 4x4/Cross would definitely be on this post.
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> RT
07/29/2017 at 12:58 |
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Hell, I would be perfectly happy with a base trim current Panda with no options...I like simplicity! :P
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RT
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
07/29/2017 at 13:01 |
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Agreed.
That’s probably why James May had a Panda himself tbh.
It was a second gen in black, like this.
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> RT
07/29/2017 at 13:05 |
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Yup, I remember! I could almost import one of that gen if I wanted to....I think they are legal here in 2 years :P
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RT
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
07/29/2017 at 13:08 |
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Go for the ‘sporty’ 100HP version (can be imported in 4 years).
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> RT
07/29/2017 at 13:09 |
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I’ve thought about it! :D
4x4 would make more sense here in Nova Scotia for winters though it I were to daily drive it...
Shoop
> RT
07/29/2017 at 13:15 |
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I think you are mistaken in the definition of a heavy duty pick-up truck.
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> Shoop
07/29/2017 at 13:42 |
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I’m not mistaken, it was just the logical choice for me.
Considering most modern ‘heavy duty’ trims of pickup trucks are unnecessarily large and obnoxiously chrome, I don’t consider any of them to fit the role of a ‘heavy duty’ vehicle - most of them won’t even be used for work.
So I went for pickup trucks that were suited to the ‘heaviest duties’, in this case kei-trucks - as they’re almost exclusively used for work-related activities. No-one aspires to do much more with one, they’re just used for doing jobs - fulfilling duties. Of course they’re tiny compared to official ‘heavy duty’ pickups - but that’s irrelevant as they’re actually getting the heaviest work done in the end.
6691 zapS
> RT
07/29/2017 at 19:11 |
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RT
> 6691 zapS
07/30/2017 at 06:21 |
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The appearance of the configurator doesn’t change the wasteful design of the truck or what it’s most commonly used for.
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6691 zapS
> RT
07/30/2017 at 11:52 |
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Hmm If you look under the commercial tab of all major auto makers you might be surprised. I used Ford as an example.
It was 4 X 4 because putting on chains suck
has a 8 foot bed. and was 3/4 Ton because 300lbs X 4 = 1,200 lbs. That’s if I had a full load. Driving up to Reno,NV. or driving into Oregon from Sacramento, California.