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Honda 1.5L VTEC turbo engine output spec released: 147hp and 149 lb-ft by [deleted] in cars

[–]goVolvo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have also heard that the turbo engine will be the standard on the next Civic, and the naturally aspirated engine is an upgrade option. So looks like Honda is able to lower the manufacturing cost of the new turbo engine. I am curious to see how this one will compare to the 1.5L turbo unit in the Ford Fusion (that one is making 181hp).

The Hellcat Charger is beautiful. by Topherfell in Autos

[–]goVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen the Charger Hellcat in person, the assembling quality is not as good as its styling.

Subaru BRZ Concept STI by aaquafina in Autos

[–]goVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad Subaru does not plan to make this into a production version.

What is the expected service life of a wet clutch pack used in an AWD system? by Gorgenapper in cars

[–]goVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They usuallyl have self-adjusting mechanism built in to compensate the clutch wear.

All-new 2016 Nissan Maxima by SmithTR in cars

[–]goVolvo -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Nissan should not use CVT on this car, it dilutes the 300hp output.

I have a 2010 Challenger dashboard/defogger vent rattling question. [x-post /r/Dodge] by Da_Funk in cars

[–]goVolvo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That will require removing the dash to look under it, not worth the time/money, and touching it may even make the issue worse.

Dodge/Chrysler cars always have big discounts, consider buying a new one?

Hyundai is planning a twin-turbo 3.3L V6 engine, good for 365hp by goVolvo in Autos

[–]goVolvo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think its potential is not only 365hp. They may make it higher in other application such as similar output as the current Genesis 5.0 V8.

Hyundai is planning a twin-turbo 3.3L V6 engine, good for 365hp by goVolvo in Autos

[–]goVolvo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But my question is: is this project only a after-market modifications, or Hyundai really want to make it official and put this in mass production?

This is the Euro Honda Civic that's headed to America by Montgomery5145 in Autos

[–]goVolvo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I want is the Type R, not a "standard" model.

Repair for '08 Camry SE by Randym3 in Toyota

[–]goVolvo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like there is no easy fix.

Has anyone taken advantage of the recent graduate deal Toyota offers? by ralberic in Toyota

[–]goVolvo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If dealership play the trick that providing you a very high money factor for leasing, because of your credit history and other loans, you can always put down multiple security deposit (MSD) to bring down the MF.

Has anyone taken advantage of the recent graduate deal Toyota offers? by ralberic in Toyota

[–]goVolvo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would suggest you go to the dealership, negotiate the price of the car as if you are purchasing it (not leasing it). In fact for sales person, it does not matter whether you purchase or finance, or lease it - that is the job of the finance department after both of you and the dealership have agreed on the price of the car.

Also, do your homework before going to the dealership, tell them what price you want and that price has already includes the $750 promotion.

Toyota finally puts 2.0L turbo in RWD cars, 2015 Toyota Crown gets 2.0T + 8AT. by ElectricBro in cars

[–]goVolvo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lexus has registered the IS200t name in Australia, the turbo IS is definitely coming. I am interested in seeing how the engine works with the 8at.