"ZHP Sparky, the 5th" (e30s2k)
02/20/2014 at 17:15 • Filed to: None
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"ZHP Sparky, the 5th" (e30s2k)
02/20/2014 at 17:15 • Filed to: None | 0
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Some interesting charts and wheely looking things...and numbers!
Particularly interesting -
Four of the top five states for rear-drive sales are also among the five wettest states in terms of annual precipitation. The fifth-wettest state, Florida, ranks eighth in terms of rear-drive sales.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/differential-d…
Brian Silvestro
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
02/20/2014 at 17:17 |
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"Not a single Luxury segment favors front-drive."
wrong
Nothing
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:19 |
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Didn't know Acura was a segment leader in anything.
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ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:20 |
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Does it say that somewhere in the text of the page? Looking at the smaller charts towards the bottom the luxury classes seem to have the most even split between FWD/RWD/AWD
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Brian Silvestro
> Nothing
02/20/2014 at 17:21 |
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$62k FWD "Luxury" cars are why it isn't.
ColoradoTaco
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:21 |
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They're just Hondas anywhere but North America
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Brian Silvestro
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
02/20/2014 at 17:22 |
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I was reading the picture provided in the post, didn't even click on the link.
Frosted
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:22 |
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Maybe they still don't count Acura as a luxury brand yet?
But Volvo is FWD or AWD soooooo....
C&D has had some crappy writing and crappy editing lately.
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ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:23 |
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Hm yeah, not exactly sure where they're pulling that conclusion from...none of the other charts seem to back that claim up.
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Brian Silvestro
> Frosted
02/20/2014 at 17:23 |
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Well it won't be a shame if they never count Acura as a luxury brand. They probably won't be around much longer.
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Brian Silvestro
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
02/20/2014 at 17:24 |
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Bad editing is to blame here it seems
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Frosted
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:25 |
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Oh? Are their new car sales dwindling? Excuse my ignorance, I just don't care for Acura and don't pay much attention to what they make anymore.
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Brian Silvestro
> Frosted
02/20/2014 at 17:27 |
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On one cares about them because their new car sales are dwindling. They're awful.
dogisbadob
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
02/20/2014 at 17:27 |
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So in other words, 66% of all cars sold can drive the rear wheels :p
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ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:29 |
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I think by "favor" they mean greater percentage than other formats.
Luxury Compact/Subcompact: 40/35/25 (RDW/AWD/FWD)
Luxury Midsize: 44/31/25
Luxury Full size: 31/40/29
So yes, there are FWD luxury cars on the market, but they aren't outselling the other formats in any of these categories.
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ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> dogisbadob
02/20/2014 at 17:31 |
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There is still hope left for humanity!
I'm proud to confirm that I am supporting this sentiment with 100% of my motoring decisions (1 RWD and 1 AWD).
Übel
> dogisbadob
02/20/2014 at 17:32 |
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34 + 12 != 66
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Frosted
> Brian Silvestro
02/20/2014 at 17:33 |
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I saw a few ads when watching Comedians in Cars and those commercials barely show the car at all. It's like their ashamed of what they make now. They should've kept going with the Integra/RSX type cars instead of trying to compete in a very competitive segment (BMW, Lexus, Volvo, Audi, Mercedez are all very nice luxury car brands that have established some reputation for a similar price range).
MtrRider
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
02/20/2014 at 17:34 |
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I want to see a factory lifted (maybe 3") BRZ with true 4x4, meaning a transfer case and high and low gears, a locker in the back and a lsd up front. Give it a turbocharged Boxer engine with around 350 hp. Flared fenders with bigger wheel openings and some 30" mud terrains. Yeah...
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Brian Silvestro
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
02/20/2014 at 17:36 |
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At least they're in the minority
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Brian Silvestro
> Frosted
02/20/2014 at 17:37 |
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Exactly. There was once a time where they made cool, hip cars. Nowadays it's awful.
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> Übel
02/20/2014 at 17:37 |
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haha whoops, I didn't catch that either - the 54 is unfortunately FWD. Makes sense, I guess....at least it's good to know there's still a healthy amount of variety out there.
Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
02/20/2014 at 17:42 |
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Is it a coincidence that FWD cars are represented by beige?
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dogisbadob
> Übel
02/20/2014 at 18:02 |
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oops!
Well, at least 46% is ok, right?
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> Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
02/20/2014 at 18:10 |
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LOL