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btw andre, the current Mustang use the same platform as Lincoln LS. Modified so it can take live axle instead of having to settle for independent (cost cutting, obviously). The use of LX platform for challenger is dumb imo, but makes sense as they got nothing else (the avenger platform is deemed a failure).
I don't think that 3.3 version ever went in the C- or H-bodies. IIRC, it was mainly used in the A-body Century/Ciera. It might have gone into a few W-body Cutlass Supremes and Regals as well, but I'm not sure. I think those things used mainly Chevy 2.8/3.1's, and then Chevy 3.4's or Buick 3.8's in the later years.
Why might you ask am I thinking of replacing the Park Ave? Seems girlfriend is ashamed of it in its current condition. I would like to get it PROPERLY repainted, but that seems like a fierocious waste of money for a car that could develop a terminal illness any time this late in its life.
Note: The above is a link to a thread on another auto forum, but it's a fairly specialized topic that I haven't seen come up here.
My grandmother used to have a 1990 Park Avenue Ultra in navy blue metallic (with the navy vinyl roof). The Ultra model had the zillion-way adjustable leather seats (which were still relatively flat and not very supportive), and a smaller rear window.
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He's trying to figure out if he can put in a different motor.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
The bike it self is good but the engines self destruct within a year or so as they just aren't machined to tolerances that are tight enough.
Might as well buy a Beemer rather than a BMW copy with a BMW engine.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Even an old BMW engine will last 10 times longer then the new engine in a Ural.
I do like sportbikes too, but I doubt I have the self-discpline or skill to keep myself free from injury or worse. Either that or I would drive it like a little old lady in a Buick, and that would go aganst the point. I do like somewhat larger engined bikes. Most of the old sidecar rigs were 750 units I think.
It doesn't necessarily mean the VW TDIs are DOA though. I mean, VW only intended to import small volumes of them I suppose. They will still sell those without a problem probably.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
The VW Jetta TDI gets 30 mpg city, 38 mpg highway.
The Toyota Prius gets 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway.
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I started thinking about it, and really I think people whose sole focus is to save gas (maybe they're hanging on to the ol' gas hog as an extra vehicle for a while, maybe they just need a commute car that they don't drive much on weekends, etc) won't go for the TDIs.
Not when Yaris and Corolla make 29/35 and 27/35 respectively, so very close to the Jetta for $5-8K less purchase cost and 20% cheaper fuel. You also have the Cobalt and the Civic at 25/36, again pretty close to the TDI for substantially less purchase money and much cheaper regular unleaded.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Other gripes, albeit less prominent, are the horrible quality of american diesel fuel and the smoke that smells just eww...
To be fair I find diesels the best option for off-roading. Since it lacks the gas engine's combustion component its possible to seal up the engine, making it possible for the vehicle to cross rivers without fearing the engine will get water hammered.
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A 2005 Jetta TDI with over 50,000 miles on it and the PD style engine did beat the prius in highway and back roads driving. The new common rail TDI engine is more efficient then the old PD style.
You can't go by the EPA ratings for small diesels as the EPA even admits that their tests handicap diesels by about 18%.
Warner cited studies that showed the 55 mph speed limit saved 167,000 barrels of oil a day, or 2 percent of the country's highway fuel consumption, while avoiding up to 4,000 traffic deaths a year."
National speed limit pushed as gas save (CNN)
This look like the cheap solution that will allow politicians to duck and cover instead of finding the key alternatives.
They forgot to address the issues of speeds slower than 55 mph. for such a SL to be effective, it should be a minimum speed too as we know that any speed below 45 mph seriously hurt fuel mileage. Traffic jams should be heavily fined as being at a standstill returns 0 MPG.
Ridiculous.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The Government needs to get real and do something!
I don't believe the cars are "built" for any different speed now than then. Indeed with computer controls on the fuel and motor operation they are more efficient at all speeds than "back then."
The truckers kept saying that their tractors were more efficient at 70 and 75 than at 55 and 60 therefore the speed limits for their massive loads had to be increased. Bullduky.
I notice most truckers have slowed down the last many months. Obvious it is NOT costing them more fuel to slow down.
I also notice it has taken the aggression out of their driving mode in many cases. They don't tailgate someone doing 60 in the righthand lane of the interstate.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
since you are in ohio, i think the reduced speeds are more reflective of the police speed enforcement than fuel efficiency.
also, efficient at 70 to 75 mph could have meant a difference in range(miles driven per day), although i really think it had more to do with less regulation.
>i disagree(again). 55 is too slow for modern vehicles. they just won't be able to make it up hills without downshifting, which kills your highway gas mileage.
But by downshifting they speed up the motor and get it back to their claimed most efficient speed in rpms--the one they claim is most efficient on the level road at 80 mph.
>since you are in ohio, i think the reduced speeds are more reflective of the police speed enforcement than fuel efficiency.
The observation was through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio (and a big of Indiana driving) over several weeks. The enforcement hasn't changed in Ohio. In the past the high speed truckers could drive with impunity and almost never would get stopped. We have too few State Patrol officers on the road because they are all guarding the Governor and Columbus.
Speed limit is 55 for some trucks but 65 for others.
>also, efficient at 70 to 75 mph could have meant a difference in range(miles driven per day), although i really think it had more to do with less regulation.
We don't really care about their range per day. Fuel conservation is more important; they need to adjust their planning just as they have had to readjust to the new time in the seat standards since the new regs went into effect.
I've seen too many accidents through this area caused by truckers meeting deadlines, driving too long, driving too fast, whatever excuse they have when the end up in the courtroom.
Traffic had slowed because of construction on I70. Best example is the driver who rear ended a pickup truck on his way to work because the semi driver was "tired." He pushed him into the semi in front of the pickup. A terrible way to die because a trucker was "tired"
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
i spent plenty of time today @20 over, but that was running with the pack.
i wasn't a front runner, but i was ok with it.
Cheers!
Paul
I have never seen a leader get nailed. Its always been the back of the pack that gets it.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Sorry, folks I went thru that 55 garbage and got ticketed (70 in a 55) till I made SR-22.
It's expensive, stupid and saves nothing except insurance companies. Follow the money, guys. Senator Warner must have bought his family some State Farm stock.
2013 Mustang GT, 2001 GMC Yukon Denali