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07-14-2020, 06:55 PM | #51 |
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Vehicle:RWD Camry Pull me over red |
I've always liked Hondas engines, just not the FF layout - I really liked the S2k, but I was not in a place in my life where a 2 seat drop top fit in, so I missed out on that experience. Ah well, maybe Honda will try again when I'm looking for a fourth vehicle.
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07-15-2020, 10:48 AM | #52 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Peabody, MA
Vehicle:2017 Civic Sport 2012 Outback 2.5 |
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07-15-2020, 10:55 AM | #53 | |
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Two things prevent me buying the new one - one of my favorite things about the 2000 Type R I drove (a buddy's) was the spine tingling sound of revving to 8000 rpm. I'd happily trade the 300 hp in the new one for that sound. It doesn't sound special at all, almost boring. Even a base WRX sounds better. The other is the looks - I like the look, but it's just too much with the 20" wheels and huge wing - if it looked like my Sport I'd be happier. I can't use that as my commuter/work car. |
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07-15-2020, 11:05 AM | #54 | |
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07-15-2020, 11:06 AM | #55 |
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Location: Washington
Vehicle:2016 Focus RS 2002 WRX Wagon |
Talking about its looks is beating a dead horse, but I don't mind the aggressive styling. From some angles it really looks cool. But what kills me is fake vents. I can't stand that stuff and one of the things I love about my Focus RS and my WRX is all the scoops and vents are functional.
The Type-R wasn't out yet when I bought my Focus, but if it was I definitely would have given it a drive. Edit: You know, I say that but I doubt a dealer would have let me drive it. It's sad that you gotta basically buy a car before they'll let you drive it |
07-15-2020, 11:08 AM | #56 |
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07-15-2020, 12:17 PM | #57 |
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Buffalo
Vehicle:2017 SS |
I actually really like the front view of the car, the side is OK, and I think the rear end is horrendous (but I could have lived with it). I test drove one about 6 months ago, couldn't discern much with the salesperson sitting shotgun, but it seemed fine.
My biggest complaints after looking at it were 1) Didn't like the gauge panel 2) Why did a "practical" car remove the middle seat in the rear? I also drove a focus RS, and for a place that gets stupid amounts of snow, I would go with the Ford between the two. The cars felt essentially the same during my drives. |
07-15-2020, 02:40 PM | #58 |
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Vehicle:2017 Civic Sport 2012 Outback 2.5 |
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