Am I the only one who thinks that this thing looks absolutely amazing?

"Otto" (Otto-TheSillyCarsLover)
08/28/2013 at 19:21 • Filed to: None

I love the grille and the lights and the bulges on the hood...

DISCUSSION (19)

Tom McParland > Otto
08/28/2013 at 19:24

Great looking cars in person...but when I see them I just can't help but think that a car that big with that much power is FWD, and it turns me off.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Otto
08/28/2013 at 19:26

It's a handsome car indeed.

I am so disappointed they no longer offer a manual, or even a conventional Auto-box with paddle-shifters. That it's only a CVT ruins the whole car for me.

Otto > Tom McParland
08/28/2013 at 19:26

Ah, yes, I thought so.
We don't get these here so I've never seen one. Kind of a turn-off for me to.
So it's a Camry competitor, I suppose?

Tom McParland > Otto
08/28/2013 at 19:30

It's bigger...more like an Avalon competitor I guess.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
08/28/2013 at 19:33

It still does 0-60 in less than 6...

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/28/2013 at 19:34

But it's still CVT.

They kept harping on about the return of the 4-door sports car. Not even close.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
08/28/2013 at 19:42

You mean it doesn't jerk and lurch like a DCT? You're right. That does sound more sporty.

Victorious Secret > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/28/2013 at 19:45

Don't know what DCTs you drive...you make it sound like they break your back in daily driving.

Victorious Secret > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
08/28/2013 at 19:46

CVTs are okay but in a performance car like that? Give 3 pedals or DCT based paddles,

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Victorious Secret
08/28/2013 at 19:49

It's not that they break my back, but the "transmission of the future" really oughta not do that shit. It's so annoying. And everyone else is okay with it, and I don't get it. Like I really have no idea. If CVTs did that, you'd all be crucifying them for it.

Victorious Secret > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/28/2013 at 19:52

The only DCT I've experienced that had lurching problems was on early VAG group DCTs and on my Focus. A TSB 2 months down the line fixed that. Even Hyundai's relatively weak DCT doesn't lurch or jerk or in any other fashion make me want to shoot the ECU in the circuit boards.

I've never come across anything out of the VAG group recently that does what you describe, hell I've gone around in a F12 and it felt smoother than ZFs 8 speed...

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Victorious Secret
08/28/2013 at 19:55

Maybe I'm just more sensitive to it. You're Canadian. It's not your fault.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Otto
08/28/2013 at 19:56

Now I do.

Kinja'd!!!

Victorious Secret > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/28/2013 at 19:56

All that maple syrup has cushioned my senses

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Victorious Secret
08/28/2013 at 20:06

You poor thing. Sounds like you need some 'Merican McDonalds.

Victorious Secret > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
08/28/2013 at 20:07

I don't want coronary disease.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Victorious Secret
08/28/2013 at 20:48

Quit whining. You get free healthcare.

Long Live the Longdoor > Otto
08/28/2013 at 21:25

I don't know what it is, but whenever I see one, I think of a big fat hammerhead shark. Take from that what you will.

King Ginger, not writing for Business Insider > Otto
08/29/2013 at 01:37

I do.

That's why I bought one.

I will probably opt for a car with actual gears (manual or auto) and AWD or RWD next, but it has been a stalwart companion for these past 4 years and if the next Max has either of those requirements covered, it will be shortlisted for a re-buy.