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Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Usually about 2-3 years. Tesla plans to have a test mule sometime in 2016 and starts production in 2017. For as little as can be seen it does look like conventional 5-dr hatchback(a little tall), not as ugly as BMW I-3. OK thanks. Should look like a 3/4 of a...

Originally Posted By: MinamiKotaro Same lack of forward, side, and rear visibility, same dead steering feel, same clunk from the rear end every time I let out the clutch, same ceaseless wobble-wobble from the gear stick, same annoying slight understeer just before terrifying massive oversteer...

Anyone knows how much time does it take for a general manufacturer to move from clay model to production?

Make sense for you to use the Amsoil ASM as you can go twice longer than the Castrol Edge. Those are quite impressive numbers for the mileage done.

A 2002 Miata... blue :-) Still 15 years from retirement (hopefully less... I am working on it), but better to enjoy it now than later, as I may not be fit to seat in the car when I am 60...

My problem understanding what is happening is that I have the noise only when the car is cold (morning and when I live work), not when the car is warmed up. At first, it was only when I was turning left, but now it is also in straight line. Of course, this morning, when I wanted to record the...

I went for a test drive with my ex-wife 2 years ago when she needed replacing her Sonata which has been totalled. Did not like the design of the mazda 6, Kia optima, and Honda Accord (too manly), but was interested in the Passat, so we tried a TDI: This thing is HUGE, a true limousine at the...

Do you still need premium for the new 1.8T? I thought they could run on regular fuel now, need to check. Also remember published number for fuel economy are closer to reality with diesel than gas. Yes, with VW, you always need to pay an extra for TDI engine, that is the real bummer... I...

When I changed the tires to summer ones in spring, I did not notice any wiggling... and I had to smash them with my foot as some were stuck in place. I believe that what the BMW indy mechanic did too. So, it may be something else... I will try to record the noise tomorrow morning for further...

Quattro Pete, already done that kinda as I have a set of winter wheels for the car :-)... and my summer tires are noisy as [censored] anyway. I notice it mainly when I got out of my garage in the morning and pass by a car or a wall (who reflects the noise back to the car) when my windows are...

Hi, For few months now, I have a noise coming from the front right wheel, mainly when turning right (never left) and now for the first few minutes when car is cold (driving straight and turning right, but no noise when turning left). At first it was only in winter (below -10C only and when...

Prius is a compact car, Accord is an intermediate, not same category to compare interior space.

Originally Posted By: madRiver My wife is considering the related SportsWagon Golf manual transmission just not sure if 1.8 tsi okay for her or want the TDI. It depends mainly on the mileage she will do annually... and the surcharge they may ask you to pay to get a diesel. The good thing is...

As for the filters, You are in better position to buy the OEM ones (Mahle or Mann): You can have them at the same price of the others and they are of better quality.

Vikas, you can buy his car, make the repair and sell it back with a profit if this sounds stupid to you...

Originally Posted By: Miller88 Embellishment is that the brakes and steering were disabled - that's not possible. Electronic power steering can be disabled along with the power brakes (when they shut the engine off) but there is still a mechanical or hydraulic link. They said (and you can see...

If you decide to move into hybrid territories, you will have some testing to do as they are more and more offers on the market: - Ford fusion hydrid (exists alos in plug in form I believe), - Hyundai Sonata hybrid (new model for this year, including a plug in option), so previous gen could have...

Change both cars the same day every 6 months, with oil filter once a year. You will get dirty twice an year and then move on more interesting thing to you. With those OCIs, dino oil is perfect.

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Originally Posted By: Patman I already wanted the Model S, but this quicker 0-60 makes it even more appealing to me! That mode would be a heck of a lot of fun, like owning your own roller coaster! If I owned a Tesla, I would use the free charging stations all the...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: kschachn All of which gets you what? That warm fuzzy feeling in your belly, of course. Most important part of the french anatomy LOL Eat to live or live to eat?