How did we get from “Model 3 is predicted to have average reliability” to “Model 3 will have shit reliability”.

You would think a car would start at average, then move to above or below based on the surveys. Since it’s new, average seems fair, no?

So, you’re saying that it is not possible to make a prediction on a product based off the manufacturer’s previous product?

To utilize your analogy, if you don’t like the director, genre, or actor in a movie, you can predict your affinity for it. Or, in the case of a sequel, you can make some predictions about the…

Right, but is this a scenario where if CR is not correct 100% of the time, then they are correct 0%? Additionally, they rate various manufacturers at various levels and Tesla feels the need to issue a petulant response, immediately stating they have an axe to grind? Which seem’s to be their MO, anyone who criticizes…

Yeah, who are you going to believe about reliability, the automaker or some impartial third party ratings and data aggregation firm?

Consumer reports is about as unbiased as it gets. They make predictions for new cars based on the data available, as it is impossible to glean reliability from a typical automotive test.…

In my experience with HOAs is that it is very easy for someone to fire off a bitchygram saying you have to do X thing by Y date. The truth is there is not a ton they can really do to enforce their decrees (at least in TX). They can tell you to move X, or repaint Y. Just like I am (and everyone is here) jokingly (half)…

I thought the whole point of this post, and site was to pass judgement on what other people do, ha.

I’m not saying there should be a LAW stating you park your car inside, or an HOA regulation stating such. I’m not even saying you shouldn’t park on the street. I’m saying that personally I want my car to stay clean, and…

Three points:

Firstly, regarding THIS guy: not only is it a certainty that he has a multi car garage, he lives in one of the wealthiest if not THE wealthiest neighborhood in Houston. Even if you’re not as familiar with Houston as I am, look at the pictures of the houses above. This guy has enough room on his lot, and…

Its almost as though adulting is too hard. I mean, IMO cars belong in garages. So most of these “HOA doesn’t like your car” make me think “why is he parking his pride outside? Because he has too much shit in his garage that’s more important?” And a tank parked in front of your house? :|

But yeah, Jaloponik is basically…

Any dog park worth a shit will have one for little dogs and one for big dogs.

So what would be a “fair” way to allocate rare cars? Lottery? Auction? First come first served?

Seems to me that A: exclusivity is part of the Ferarri appeal, and B: They are interested in catering to their best customers.

Why is it wrong to give preferential treatment to people who have been repeat and loyal customers?

Dated doesn’t mean bad. I guess it’s typically a pejorative. The Z31 like the Z32 is a car of the time it was made.

I too had one, red base GT. The car was nice and quick, handled well for FWD. Also makes me wish they still made sport coupe hatches like that.

I had a ‘93, first year of the ovoid style (Motor Trend car of the year). Not particularly reliable (2nd gear synchros were terrible and wore out twice), the distributor was…

I like how they are making it sound like some kind of tragedy that one selfish buyer is preventing the adoring public from being able to see this vehicle at their dealership. “we’re sorry we are unable to give you a first hand glimpse of this exceptional vehicle.” Oh fuck off dude. 

Acceleration times for magazine tests.

The fact that those are a key component of auto comparisons and to get a good one you can only have 1 shift in a 0-60 run, and 2 shifts in a 1/4 mile. The new BRZ has WORSE 0-60 times because they tightened up the gearing. The WRX STI also either has to be way rung out or have 2…

I second the STI... Actually I first it, because that’s what I did. My daughter asked for a red car where the top came down which would have meant Mustang. Still mourning my late GTO I wanted something different so I got the STI.

Checks the boxes, it can baby for sure, irritates the wife, has a stick, and is just plain…

Well, that’s when preference comes in. I drove both, disagree strongly with that statement. Back to back, more fun in the STI. Preferred the steering, shifting, suspension, throttle response of S#.

“Better for the street” generally means cheaper to run (better MPG), and more comfortable (softer suspension, automatic available). Using that logic an Impreza is “Better for the street” than the WRX.

White Face Gauges, and Momo knob on a Probe GT.

Man, that’s some extreme venom for an entire industry. Seems personal.

I like how to some 305hp for the STI is way too little to be relevant but 306hp from the Type R is great.