Pop Quiz!!!

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 05/23/2016 at 19:08 • Filed to: Pop Quiz

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Give me one example of the following that is currently on sale :

A FWD, 2-door vehicle from an American Automaker.

A crossover with over 200hp for less than $30k.

A naturally aspirated BMW. * edit: passenger car, to make this harder *.

Those outside of the US, feel free to convert that horsepower figure and currency to match your market.

CB > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:13

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1. Buick Cascada

2. Forester 2.0 XT (for $29,195)

3. BMW r9t

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:13

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2015 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium. 250HP Crossover for $29,195.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 05/23/2016 at 19:15

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Edit: Nope the Z4 got a turbo.

The range extender for the i3 is N/A.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:16

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Since 1&2 were taken, 3. BMW i3

E90M3 > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:16

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1. No idea

2. no idea

3. Wanna buy my 1 series, it’s NA

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:16

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1. Cadillac ELR.

2. I’m guessing there’s some Acura that fits this.

3. BMW would have to be an SUV or something.

TheHondaBro > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:17

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Wobbles the Mind > CB 05/23/2016 at 19:17

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That BMW question might be too easy with bikes, I’ll have to edit it to just passenger cars. Awesome job though!

CRider > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/23/2016 at 19:19

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The ELR is dead.

Wobbles the Mind > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/23/2016 at 19:19

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#2 has an option that hasn’t been mentioned yet.

Wobbles the Mind > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/23/2016 at 19:20

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Bravo on the ELR!

Slant6 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/23/2016 at 19:21

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They stopped making the ELR in February

Wobbles the Mind > CRider 05/23/2016 at 19:22

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Production stopped in February but the ELR is still on sale and on Cadillac’s site to build.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:22

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June RS? Maybe an Escape with the 2.0 Ecoboost? Or a turbo Sportage?

CB > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:22

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Most people probably wouldn’t think of bikes, though. Would you count an i3 as naturally aspirated with the range extended model, or does it not count due to the electric motor/gas motor combo?

Racin'Jason001 > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:23

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1: Cadillac ELR (I know it’s dead, but)

2: Nissan Juke Nismo RS

3: BMW M3?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Slant6 05/23/2016 at 19:23

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It was this year. There’s probably still plenty sitting around on dealer lots.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > CRider 05/23/2016 at 19:24

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But it was this year, so there’s still probably some on dealer lots.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:24

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Was there even another option?

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 05/23/2016 at 19:24

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You did not specify the american FWD 2 door had to be sold in america so heres the 2 door fiesta the lucky people in europe get.

Wobbles the Mind > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 05/23/2016 at 19:24

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I don’t believe the 35i variants do. They should still be running the NA V6. I’ll actually have to look that one up. I was 90% sure though like you. *Nope, you called it. I guess there really is only one BMW car with an NA engine now.*

not for canada - australian in disguise > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:24

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Cascada

Sportage SX

BMW i3 REx

Racin'Jason001 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/23/2016 at 19:25

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For #2, Juke Nismo RS ?

JRapp: now as good as new again > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:25

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A VW Tiguan for #2? 200hp on the dot, starting at $24,890.

daender > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:27

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1.) Buick Cascada. Yes, it’s a German import, but it has a Buick badge on it in the US and that’s should be enough to qualify it as ‘Murican.

2.) Nissan Juke Nismo RS, starting MSRP of 28,020$ before options, taxes, and whatnot for 215 hp.

3.) I got nothing.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Racin'Jason001 05/23/2016 at 19:28

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I thought that had around 190.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:28

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Yup. No BMWs with a N/A engine driving the wheels.

Wobbles the Mind > CB 05/23/2016 at 19:28

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Haz engine, haz vote!

Wobbles the Mind > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/23/2016 at 19:29

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Ooo, pick one of those two and you’ve got it! 50/50 chance, go for it!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:29

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I'm an idiot. There was that buick cascade thing.

dogisbadob > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:29

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Fiat 500 (Chrysler)

Dodge Journey

Mini Cooper base model, and also the i3

Wobbles the Mind > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/23/2016 at 19:31

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I think the SX is outside of the price range, but awesome answer!

Wobbles the Mind > daender 05/23/2016 at 19:32

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THANK YOU for getting the Juke! I didn’t think anyone would catch that guy.

Wobbles the Mind > dogisbadob 05/23/2016 at 19:34

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Bravo on the Dodge Journey, which may be the most powerful SUV you can buy for under $30k (I’ll have to double check that, I can’t look these up or else it’s cheating).

Wobbles the Mind > JRapp: now as good as new again 05/23/2016 at 19:34

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Sounds like a winner to me then!

not for canada - australian in disguise > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:36

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Not if you go for the 2016!

And this is on their US website, too.

dogisbadob > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:37

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It’s around 25k, probably the cheapest crossover with 200+ hp as well.

Wobbles the Mind > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 05/23/2016 at 19:37

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*tears...* It’s getting hard to find an NA BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar. I’m not sure if some of these brands have more than two left if any.

dsgolson > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:37

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1. Cadillac ELR

2. Kia Sorento LX V6 ($28,990, 290hp!)

3. There’s only the i3 with the range extender, right?

dogisbadob > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 05/23/2016 at 19:38

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Ford should sell the 2-door Fiesta over here instead of the lame-ass sedan. Offer the Fiesta as a 2- and 4-door hatchback :)

Wobbles the Mind > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/23/2016 at 19:38

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Lol, awesome! You won me over with that barely within the rules win!

Racin'Jason001 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/23/2016 at 19:39

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I dunno.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:40

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1. Can’t think of any for sale in America, but Europe gets a 2 door Fiesta.

EDIT: Shoot, how did I forget the Cascada?

2. Subaru Forester XT

3. I believe there are none unless you count the i3 REx.

Wobbles the Mind > dsgolson 05/23/2016 at 19:41

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On the #3, it looks like it is just the i3 (I thought the Z4 35i would have been, but I guess not). I like there to be at least two choices on these things, but oh well...Bravo on that Sorento, exceeded my expectations by quite a bit!

CRider > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:41

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But you can’t build a new ELR to order, you have to chose from remaining dealer stock. The car is dead, and the ones that are left will probably be sold at a (bigger than usual) loss just to get them off the lot.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:41

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Juke RS.

dsgolson > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:44

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I also didn’t realize that the Z4 is turbo-only now! And yeah, the Sorento is a hell of a package.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Racin'Jason001 05/23/2016 at 19:44

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Still a neat car though.

Wobbles the Mind > CRider 05/23/2016 at 19:47

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That’s true! I’m still going to count that as part of the “F1 rule manipulation clause.” If it is still on the official sites then I count them as one sale. The 2016 Kia Sportage is another example. Points for clever!

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:59

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1. Buick Cascada

2. Subaru Forester XT Premium $29,000 250 hp

3. Would an I3 count?

dogisbadob > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 19:59

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I have the best answers because nobody else said them!

chaozbandit > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 20:00

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1. Hatchbacks count right? Chevrolet Spark - 1.4L ECOTEC with 5spd manual or CVT.

2. VW Tiguan - 200hp 6spd manual for $24,990 CAD. The Subaru Forester would have been my choice but went over by $4000 CAD. This category seems to favour 180hp as seen in the CRV, Rogue, CX5

3. Do the i3/i8 count? If not, then I give up.

dogisbadob > chaozbandit 05/23/2016 at 20:15

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The Spark has four doors. Only the i3 is NA; the i8 is turbo.

daender > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 20:18

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Years ago, I really hoped the turbo motor and manual would be available with AWD...sadly that hasn’t been the case or else I’d be looking at one as a DD instead of the Mazda3 and Scion iM.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 20:29

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2. How about 271 hp for $26,000?

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Wobbles the Mind 05/23/2016 at 20:42

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V6? You sure about that?

Wobbles the Mind > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 05/23/2016 at 20:51

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Of course, BMW is famous for its port-injected V6s.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > dsgolson 05/24/2016 at 20:26

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I suddenly have the urge to build a Sorrento sleeper...