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81MC · 04-16-2021, 03:44 PM

The SSR was awesome in every way...except where it really mattered. LS2, 6 speed, RWD, drop top, and cargo space. Very good.

Visually, I don’t think theres a dorkier looking vehicle in the road.

DownInFlames · 04-16-2021, 03:44 PM

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I assume the title of "debate over" is about as definitive as anyone who's ever posted "/thread".

Betteridge's Law of Headlines states that a question can usually be answered no (I'm paraphrasing).

Automatics are getting better because that's where the development money is going. Manuals are only for enthusiasts, who are a tiny part of the new car market.

DownhillGoat · 04-16-2021, 03:46 PM

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Automatics are getting better because that's where the development money is going. Manuals are only for enthusiasts, who are a tiny part of the new car market.

Oh I'm well aware.

Give me a manual ICE or give me death!

CorsiHockeyLeague · 04-16-2021, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DownInFlames

I better give a trigger warning to Corsi before posting this.

I mean, I guess I'll watch this, but this isn't really a debate. There are certain cars where you want an auto - including most cars driven by most people, which are simply boxes with seats used to get from place to place - and there are certain cars where an auto is inherently inferior, which is... almost anything I would ever want to own (I have no particular desire to own a supercar, as I'd be afraid to drive it the way it should be driven).

I note before commencing that the car he uses for the Auto is the LC500, which is a bit weird because it's not even dual clutch. But as I've said before, I really love that car and would like to own one even though there's no stick shift available. I'm confident it would be more fun with a third pedal, but it's not really necessary given what the car is, which is the purest form of Aston-destroying GT.

EDIT: There was literally nothing interesting or surprising in that video. He's just repeating over and over that it makes more sense to invest in automatics, and that automatics shift a lot faster than they used to, such that an automatic car is faster than a manual one. Is anyone arguing about any of this? Then he says "it's just as enjoyable as driving a manual" - well, it depends on the car. Are you driving an SUV? Sure. In the case of, say, a 911, no it's ####ing not.

CorsiHockeyLeague · 04-16-2021, 08:00 PM

Okay, I found a car I want to buy, but it's in Japan. Anyone use a service to get a car imported from Japan over here? I'm sure there are some in Vancouver, but if there's a local option that's recommended I'm all ears.

Table 5 · 04-16-2021, 08:39 PM

Give http://zenautoworks.ca/ a look, they can probably help you with what you need.

cam_wmh · 04-16-2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Okay, I found a car I want to buy, but it's in Japan. Anyone use a service to get a car imported from Japan over here? I'm sure there are some in Vancouver, but if there's a local option that's recommended I'm all ears.

What is it ?

CorsiHockeyLeague · 04-16-2021, 09:02 PM

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What is it ?

speede5 · 04-16-2021, 09:25 PM

All this talk of useless suv/trucks is making me feel slightly judged. I bought an 03 Avalanche as my daily a couple months ago and I love the thing. It's 2wd, fully loaded, doesn't have the plastic cladding, its immaculate and so versatile. I always kinda wanted one and for what I need it for geez I should have bought one of these a long time ago.

Hate if you want, I love this thing! haha!

Northendzone · 04-16-2021, 09:32 PM

Ugh, I noticed yesterday that I must have got a rock right in the middle of the lens of one of my fog lights. I guess I have a project for a rainy Sunday

Bill Bumface · 04-16-2021, 10:27 PM

How many km on the RS4 Avant? Can't wait top hopefully see (hear) it driving around town!

nik- · 04-16-2021, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

I think a lot of the RS4's in that generation started coming right hand drive in to Japan. I know the later generation RS6's start really getting tough to find in LHD. That one is RHD, not the same as a JDM RHD car in terms of just dealing with it imo.

Edit: nm that looks LHD assuming that's the display hump behind that windshield glare.

CorsiHockeyLeague · 04-16-2021, 11:28 PM

It's not that specific car anyway, that's just a picture of the same one. The one I'm looking at is LHD.

nik- · 04-16-2021, 11:29 PM

Pretty jealous, those B7 Avants are awesome.

btimbit · 04-17-2021, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by speede5

All this talk of useless suv/trucks is making me feel slightly judged. I bought an 03 Avalanche as my daily a couple months ago and I love the thing. It's 2wd, fully loaded, doesn't have the plastic cladding, its immaculate and so versatile. I always kinda wanted one and for what I need it for geez I should have bought one of these a long time ago.

Hate if you want, I love this thing! haha!

I like Avalanche's, I restored one last summer

81MC · 04-17-2021, 01:52 AM

Anyone ‘sell’ a car to a dealership, not trade-in or finance etc? I’m thinking of getting rid of my 4 year old car (no concern with being upside down etc.). Dealership tells me a concern I had them check for warranty is normal, but I don’t believe it so I can’t in good conscience sell it privately, and I don’t really want to deal with that ####.

I’m pretty damn sure I know there isn’t any instance where I would get market value.

Scroopy Noopers · 04-17-2021, 05:58 AM

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Anyone ‘sell’ a car to a dealership, not trade-in or finance etc? I’m thinking of getting rid of my 4 year old car (no concern with being upside down etc.). Dealership tells me a concern I had them check for warranty is normal, but I don’t believe it so I can’t in good conscience sell it privately, and I don’t really want to deal with that ####.

I’m pretty damn sure I know there isn’t any instance where I would get market value.

I have, obviously you gotta sell it to them less profit and risk. It’s pretty much trade in value.

puckedoff · 04-17-2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 81MC

Anyone ‘sell’ a car to a dealership, not trade-in or finance etc? I’m thinking of getting rid of my 4 year old car (no concern with being upside down etc.). Dealership tells me a concern I had them check for warranty is normal, but I don’t believe it so I can’t in good conscience sell it privately, and I don’t really want to deal with that ####.

I’m pretty damn sure I know there isn’t any instance where I would get market value.

Make sure to upsell them on the undercoating when you do.

InglewoodFan · 04-17-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Sexy. I still kinda miss my B7.

I've been looking at bringing a Fiat in from Japan, mostly looking at doing it through these guys https://japancardirect.com/ but I haven't gotten too far into the process.

TorqueDog · 04-17-2021, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 81MC

Anyone ‘sell’ a car to a dealership, not trade-in or finance etc? I’m thinking of getting rid of my 4 year old car (no concern with being upside down etc.). Dealership tells me a concern I had them check for warranty is normal, but I don’t believe it so I can’t in good conscience sell it privately, and I don’t really want to deal with that ####.

I’m pretty damn sure I know there isn’t any instance where I would get market value.

Yeah, you're not getting market value from a dealer unfortunately. Depending on what your vehicle is, some dealers may be willing to take it on consignment or buy it off you. My Aston was at Kulu as a consignment, not inventory.