cars

[pearl pollen]

Bro

[tacit dagger]

i saw that

holy shit bro

i want that

[pearl pollen]

The range

[tacit dagger]

EVERYTHING

[pearl pollen]

Man

[tacit dagger]

everythign about it is insane

[pearl pollen]

No wonder we can’t get Chinese cars here

They’d put American cars out of business

[tacit dagger]

yewah 😭

[pearl pollen]

For that price we get a base model DookieButt3000

[tacit dagger]

lobbying is so good for the economies and nothign else

[pearl pollen]

Sickening

[tacit dagger]

i mean... there might be ways to get the car but it would be expensive

mm

[pearl pollen]

Oh yeah, I’m sure it would be. But at the end of the day you’re legitimately paying $100-200k for a car with similar features like that in the US 💀

[tacit dagger]

yeah

100% tariff

😭

[pearl pollen]

https://tenor.com/view/depressed-world-screwed-sad-heroes-gif-20161404

[tacit dagger]

at least we can still get older jdm cars

those are fire

i found a fully custom 1995 mitsubishi 3000gt for 20k

https://jdmsupply.com/sale/1630/1995-mitsubishi-gto-twin-turbo

🤤

i was seriously considering getting this

but my parents said no new car

[solid apex]

That console looks meh, I'd be mad every time I looked at it. Also, steering wheel on the right side is also triggering me 😄 . I feel like you buy this if you're a collector and just want it to sit in your garage, not for an every day driver

[tacit dagger]

well its a jdm

[solid apex]

I suppose, but for older imports thats a heavy tax

Tariffs on Japanese cars brought prices supposably down - used to know a guy who drove a Lancer, those things are wicked

[paper wave]

saw one of those brand new Honda Preludes on the way to work today, cool looking car!
and that's probably the last time i'll ever see one for quite awhile...

[pearl pollen]

Ah cool, I haven’t seen one in person yet

It kinda looks like a mixture of a Porsche 911 (from the back) and the Toyota gr86

Just unfortunate that it’s priced like it is and has such a weak powertrain

[paper wave]

Looks like the new Prius tbh, and there really isn't a compelling reason to buy a new Prelude over an Integra or a Civic, those are way cheaper...

[gloomy valve]

More mid on the road

Prelude is brutal

[drifting sonnet]

Aren't they selling the prelude for like 60k

[pearl pollen]

I think msrp is around 40-45k but with bs markups yeah around 60

[paper wave]

starting price is 42k USD, i don't know about markups though, coupes aren't really that hot rn, and we aren't talking CIvic Type R

[pearl pollen]

https://youtu.be/E64Ns_P2BZ4?si=IRKqGpAmPpq-s6Gt

Speaking of which

[compact zephyr]

it kinda looks cool tho

[gloomy valve]

Looks like.. not a prelude

[pearl pollen]

No yeah I agree, I love the styling but man does it underperform for that price

[paper wave]

Love the Prelude's styling, fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Let's wait for depreciation, this would be so much more appealing at less than 30k

[balmy egret]

This thing would be so much more appealing if they paid me to drive it. Because that's what they'll have to do if they want to sell it on me lmao

[paper wave]

Or give it 100 more horsepower

Oh what the heck, you can't sell me this thing at all!

At 45k, I would rather have a:
GR86
BRZ
Miata
Z

[balmy egret]

A Miata is not worth $45K lol

[tacit dagger]

Miata

https://tenor.com/view/pop-up-headlights-miata-gif-14949580

[paper wave]

Can't believe 42k will get you a Prelude...or an LS swapped Miata
...which one is worth more?

[balmy egret]

bruh go back to TikTok 💀

[pearl pollen]

LS weighs more than the entire Miata

[timid moth]

@balmy egret

[balmy egret]

lol I saw that. That’s nuts

[gloomy valve]

Yo thats crazy

Room is probably hot as hell though

[pearl pollen]

one wrong move and he's going backwards

[solid apex]

I was going to say that laptop becomes friends with the floor

[balmy egret]

Nah the laptop will pile drive the floor is makes the wrong move lol

[quasi cape]

Cat

[gloomy valve]

Peak

[balmy egret]

I'm towing bricks

[pearl pollen]

Dang getting close to the tow limit there

[gloomy valve]

[blissful breach]

if you thought stepping on them hurt, wait till you hit it like a ballhitch to the shin

[gloomy valve]

Finally someone designed something normal in an ev
https://electrek.co/2026/02/09/ferrari-reveals-name-first-electric-car-luce-shows-off-jony-ive-designed-interior/

Not sure why it took so long to have something like this

Now they just need to make more cars with more normal interiors; physical buttons

[gloomy valve]

https://youtu.be/6Wv1btxCjVE

apple car

[naive reef]

Hey car people

[timid moth]

sup car person

[balmy egret]

Kinda makes the car squat

[pearl pollen]

Ooof

[balmy egret]

What game?

[timid moth]

Assetto corsa (modded)

[gloomy valve]

https://youtu.be/rj3YWMVkISI

[gloomy valve]

https://youtu.be/cTCT7FIaf4U https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t1hv_DIJqoU

So peak..

[gloomy valve]

I did not know kevin was cracked at le mans too
https://youtu.be/oF9LIA-HPEc

This guy is something else

[gloomy valve]

If you guys want to spike your tinnitus then give this a listen https://youtu.be/mMlk7X8xryQ

[gloomy valve]

For those who don’t know the iconic nurb vid https://youtu.be/l49Ehl4Eq6I

And the hearing loss gearbox is back

[balmy egret]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOLop6fBkEY

Wow

I'm friends with this guy's son lmao

[tacit dagger]

Wtf

[balmy egret]

lol

Not exposing names though

[tacit dagger]

WE are friends with his son

[balmy egret]

Bro idk who you are 💀

[balmy egret]

huh 😭

[pearl pollen]

https://tenor.com/view/huh-cat-huh-m4rtin-huh-huh-meme-what-cat-gif-5834484041415217257

[pearl pollen]

That’s sick, ask to take a ride sometime and post a vid lol

[balmy egret]

Who? Peter Blach? I would but he works very high up in some healthcare company (I forgot which exact company). He's very busy but yeah that would be cool

I rode with him and his son in his diesel X5

The torque on that thing was crazy

[hoary drum]

Whoa, hot doth thou gain image post access?

For it isth absent

[hoary drum]

Whaaat?

[hoary drum]

Love this. My dad and his team trained and monitored pit crews for the Viper GTS-R Le Mans cars. He’s one of the OG Team Viper from conception. The Porsche and Ferrari rivalry motivated the color choices for the original Viper GTS-R concepts and cars.

[gloomy valve]

[hoary drum]

Much rad very chad

[hoary drum]

Hip to be square

[hoary drum]

This looks considerably dangerous.

[blissful breach]

Still probably one of the more modern Nissans I can truly appreciate

[gloomy valve]

What the hell is that

[balmy egret]

wtf is that thing 😭

bro why are we still building these fat SUVs that nobody knows how to drive 😭

[rare stump]

You already know

Money

[balmy egret]

Some BS tbh

Because most of y'all want these ugly ass SUVs 😭

[solid apex]

If you buy a truck this big, and still can't figure out how to fit in the lines and not park like an idiot, you deserve a sticker

[rare stump]

I'm getting a 2012 Nissan Versa

[balmy egret]

Do not get a 2012 Nissan Versa

[rare stump]

And them once that breaks i want a civic hatchback

[balmy egret]

Do get a Civic

[rare stump]

I don't have a choice

[balmy egret]

Why not?

[rare stump]

That or no car at all

[balmy egret]

Hand-me-down car?

[rare stump]

Only one that's cheap enough

[balmy egret]

Save more. Nissans are money pits

[rare stump]

Friend of my dad's is selling it for $1k

[balmy egret]

Do not buy that Nissan 😭

Nissan: Japan's Ford

[rare stump]

Eh if it breaks, I spent less on that than on my pc

Plus by then I'll have a job

[paper wave]

Not all Nissans are too bad.
Nissan CVTs are garbage, stay away from Nissan CVTs!

[gloomy valve]

[paper wave]

A Nissan Versa with a MANUAL is probably safe...

[blissful breach]

I genuinely can’t stand modern versa, Sentras or even altimas and rouges from Nissan from what I’ve personally experienced absolutely not worth the penny it dreams of being

[rare stump]

Its a car that'll probably not do to much more than make a daily commute to whatever job I get nearby

And it's only $1k

[gloomy valve]

[gloomy valve]

turn up the volume

[pearl pollen]

ooooof

I wanna go

that’s so cool

[gloomy valve]

I found the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRWhOvrthZI

Time capsule track day

6:38

9:32

[balmy egret]

My shit looks clean

[quasi cape]

That’s a car, not poop

[tacit dagger]

Fih

[frail tartan]

Not a fih 💔

[pearl pollen]

https://tenor.com/view/pog-gif-14149886028736974766

[balmy egret]

Not a fih

[rare stump]

Not a fih

[inland marten]

Fih

[balmy egret]

https://tenor.com/view/get-real-honda-jazz-honda-gif-23059134

[gloomy valve]

Gran turismo 6

[naive reef]

Got my first ever car!

(Well I did drive a old Prius before)

[quasi cape]

Congrats
Keep good upkeep on it, or you’ll end up paying more in general

[pearl rune]

this looks great! and congratulations!!!!

[naive reef]

Bro this is way faster than a 2013 Prius

And I get apple car play

Any recommendations on cleaning products to just keep around?

Not gonna be detailing my car but more like stuff to prevent long term damage

First plans for my car is a tint and cold air intake

[quasi cape]

In my opinion, de-icer and microfiber wipes

[naive reef]

Should have specified Florida

[quasi cape]

Anti-sand measures

Proper suspension

[pearl pollen]

Hey now you match @balmy egret

[balmy egret]

Nice pick

GTI THE LOOOONG WAY

[naive reef]

My brother drives a GTI

[naive reef]

Like comfort mode suspension?

[balmy egret]

Same. My favorite car

[naive reef]

I prefer the GLI the GTI is a bit to small for me and had lower MPG

Might be cause of his tuning tho

We tested a 228 xDrive and that was way to sensitive to drive

[balmy egret]

I prefer the space of a hatchback. So, GTI for me

[balmy egret]

I know it's a time trial, but bold of you to sit on the pit lane side. I don't drive other drivers to not hit me lol

@naive reef slap a tune on your car and you'll have an absolute blast with your GLI. Just be sure to get better tires if you're still on stock tires (go for either Continental ECS 02 [preferably these] or Firehawk Indy 500)

[naive reef]

Breaks warranty

[balmy egret]

Fair tbh

Well worth it after the warranty expires though

[gloomy valve]

Oops

Sending it fr

[naive reef]

5 more years or 60,000 more miles bro

I got a crazy B2B warranty

Probably gonna wrap my roof black, add 15% ceramic tint to all windows, and a cold air intake.

[balmy egret]

Cold air intake is definitely worth it. If you don't feel like doing the turbo muffler delete, don't bother with it. It doesn't make much of a difference

[naive reef]

Meh I’m not crazy about noise

What I hear right now is good enough although the intake would make that cool woosh sound

[balmy egret]

Intake is worth it lol

[naive reef]

Not expensive either

And can probably self install

Imma wait on tires tho, maybe after the current ones get used up

I think the only performance mod I’ll do is a cold air intake

[balmy egret]

After watching my friend help me with the intake install, I feel like it's something that even I could do. It's not difficult

I'm not sure about the GLIs, but the GTIs have the coolant hose routed in a way that you'll have to take it off and plug it (plugs are typically included in intake kits). That was the scariest part for me and it was easy

[paper wave]

Anyone else remember this game? NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD!!!!!!!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/arcade-game-10/

i would legit bid on this if i had space for it lol

[naive reef]

Tryna find a good enclosed one for my cars model

Kinda tough

[balmy egret]

Australia?

[naive reef]

Like the ones I can find are $500

Usd

I’m united statean

I found one for $200 tho

[balmy egret]

You mentioned "enclosed" and figured you're in Australia lol (weird laws in Australia)

[naive reef]

Not enclosed

[naive reef]

Nah keep the dust out

And heat shield

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-cts-parts/35-cold-air-intake/ctsit270~cts/

[balmy egret]

Mine is the Integrated Engineering intake. It's an easy install and you won't have problems with dust. It's a proper cold air intake with routing coming from the outside of the car into the intake (like a genuine CAI)

[naive reef]

Yeah I like the look of those ones that kinda only pull air from the front vent

[balmy egret]

This is the one that I got
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-integrated-engineering-parts/ie-mqb-20t-18t-gen-3-cold-air-intake/ieinci11~int/

[balmy egret]

Wow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH_Sc2wRCv0

[pearl pollen]

Thing is an absolute freaking beast

https://youtu.be/2j0DMSTZPU4?si=cw-6fQIdNhrKNk_Q

This absolutely blew my mind

[gloomy valve]

Lol I wasn’t the only one really wanting that 160 trap

Absolutely ridiculous

[paper wave]

surprised they didn't race it against a Model S Plaid 🤔

[quasi cape]

Everyone knows the 2004 Hyundai sonata would win

[balmy egret]

I'm not surprised at all tbh

They’re putting it up against a Jesko

[blissful breach]

My humble 2010 sonata with a faulty radio ground wire

[naive reef]

Fits my model but $400 feels a bit much

I want something from aliexpress that melts when I turn the car on

[balmy egret]

Yeah go for straight plastic tbh. Honestly, I can print up something for you. I only print in PLA, so that’s perfect

💀💀💀💀

[gloomy valve]

[naive reef]

Is it a fire hazard? I only want something that’ll get me some insurance money.

legal: this is joke do not report me to police again

[balmy egret]

Wait, are you serious?

[naive reef]

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/rear-chassis-brace-set-wrinkle-red-powdercoat/020825ecs01-02~a/

I found this on clearance for my car model. I saw a Reddit post on VW about it being some people’s recommended first mod and some saying it would only take 1-2 hours to do - I don’t have a lift tho.

Like I’m not turning corners like a nascar racer but 50% off to $100 from ECS seems nice

[naive reef]

Do you work for my insurance company?

[balmy egret]

lol no

I work in tech

[naive reef]

Then yes very serious

lol

[balmy egret]

Bruh why 😭

[naive reef]

No bruh I’m not tryna blow up my first car

[balmy egret]

Why ruin a perfectly fine GLI?

[naive reef]

Wanna get at least a week outta it

[balmy egret]

Bruh

Give me the GLI. My wife needs a car lol

[naive reef]

But have you done or heard of doing a rear chassis brace?

[naive reef]

I need a car or I will miss my midterm on Monday

[balmy egret]

Haven't done it but I want to do it. I'm sure it would feel a lot stiffer and give a better driving experience

[naive reef]

Even for casual driving?

Is it better for safety and/or better for the car?

Also red is nice it matches my car

For when people decide to look under my car

[balmy egret]

Technically it's safer because it keeps the car from rolling on its side

[naive reef]

I roll on the side a lot

I think I’m getting ahead of myself Ionly have like 1 hour of drive time on the GLI

Got a price on a window tint and the front windshield cost almost the same as all the other windows combined

I’m skipping out on the front windshield and just gonna use a sun shade

[rare stump]

I work as a dev, the only peice of tech I have in my home is a printer from 1995, and I keep a loaded gun next to it for use if it makes any unfamiliar noises

[balmy egret]

I’ve heard this like 93 times last week

[balmy egret]

lol I kept up with a Genesis Equus omw home last night

"That's not that impressive..." they make 429 hp (apparently)

Idiot was sitting in the passing lane so I gave him a statement and he finally moved out of the lane

(I make 274 hp to the wheels btw. Bro is just insanely heavy)

oh lawd 💀

[neon phoenix]

https://youtu.be/WO6aRHKe7_c?si=Ydr2wnI_Z7m5g8vD

[naive reef]

Does anyone hear know some generic leather cleaner for my cars interior?

I kinda wanna just have some on hand in case of emergencies or just a routine wipe down for a “conditioning”

[balmy egret]

I'm having water pump problems

[timid moth]

https://tenor.com/view/one-piece-luffy-sad-angry-mad-gif-16554284

[balmy egret]

I went for an oil change yesterday and the technician who changed my oil said that my water pump is leaking (normal VW things)

I took it to a local shop my family and I trust. If he says there's no issue, I'm taking it back to the place I went to get my oil changed and asking them for a second opinion

Car runs fine for now but I'd rather get it resolved sooner than later

[timid moth]

Leaving a potential issue running for a while will bring many other problems, better safe than sorry so good approach

[balmy egret]

For sure. I waited too long to get the transmission fixed in my Focus when I had it

Before my transmission taking a shit: $1500
After it took a fat dumpy wumpy: $3782.54

[gloomy valve]

[pearl pollen]

Bruh

Insane

[gloomy valve]

https://youtu.be/gcuMDMikSGw

[balmy egret]

Update: I took it to a local shop that my family has trusted for years. He couldn't find a coolant leak. I'll probably wait to fix it until I find a massive lack of coolant

[gloomy valve]

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03/so-long-farewell-saying-goodbye-to-audis-best-car-the-2026-rs6-avant/

[pearl pollen]

https://tenor.com/view/frustrated-angry-upset-bullshit-table-bang-gif-8128901

[balmy egret]

https://tenor.com/o8l1em6NWgr.gif

[paper wave]

Wow, station wagons are pretty much dead 😭 😭 😭

[gloomy valve]

I wonder if the us is to blame for that

The us killed them, at least in the us they did

[balmy egret]

Hot take: SUVs killed homologation specials

[gloomy valve]

They also killed wagons

[balmy egret]

People drive daily. Why do most people pick boring cars 😭

[quasi cape]

Listen, don’t talk shit about my car

My 2004 Hyundai Sonata

[blissful breach]

Gonna be real, i like the newer models, just don’t like the shifters they keep tossing in every 3 years

[paper wave]

Welp, gas is more than $4 a gallon now 💀

[balmy egret]

I just paid $5/gallon a couple days ago 😭

[paper wave]

Some guy in Cali probably had to pay $7 a gallon, so I shouldn't be complaining
Wouldn't be surprised if gas in my area is considered cheap lol

[balmy egret]

• Amount of times I’ve obtain a 4-banger: 2
• Amount of times fuel prices soared soon after obtaining said 4-banger: 2

[timid moth]

https://youtu.be/i9JM8qkWX9Q?si=M8vx9cCojpcvX0eG

[gloomy valve]

https://youtu.be/mzULPaHGIFs

First guy is losing it

[balmy egret]

bruh this thing looks like a hex bug

lookin ahh

[pearl pollen]

Dude that’s awful

Ew

[paper wave]

Riced bro

[naive reef]

Which should I get?

Need a genetic interior cleaner for maintaining my seats (leather), dash board, and steering wheel.

I’ve seen all of these mentioned a lot on Reddit, mixed reviews.

Heard griots smells like leather.

[balmy egret]

I know people (me included) trust Chemical Guys. Not sure about the others though

I'd consult Reddit if you're curious about the others

[blissful breach]

Chemical guys is good but some products may leave a greasey layer or may be strong in chemical scent but tbh I absolutely love it

If you had access I’d say find some water soluble cleaning solutions, they do best on not destroying your interior

[naive reef]

Like a concentrate I mix with water?

[blissful breach]

Yeah, my company uses LongHouse cleaning which comes in tiny packets for spray bottles

[pearl pollen]

https://tenor.com/view/ricolino-scolari-gif-12061360726599077047

[naive reef]

Do yall put anything in your cars for smell?

Like using those lil ac clips or spray?

Or yall just all natural

[solid apex]

I use Meguiars leather treatment & internal detailer spray, that smells nice for a few days. That and just keeping the car clean + cabin filter not filthy helps

Any instance where you need to leave an "air freshener" in your car should not be necessary unless you have spoiled milk under your floorboards

Then again, you could drive around spraying cologne like a Gigolo

[paper wave]

Nothing like a fresh new license plate! 🍽️

[solid apex]

It's still kind of Embarassing that our state logo has the Orange on it, given that Citrus Greening disease decimated and destroyed our entire citrus industry

[blissful breach]

This is the second time I’ve seen that new version of a Florida plate and it looks fake since the Florida text isn’t stamped

[pearl pollen]

https://youtube.com/shorts/8N7B2ZFls1w?si=_YRudqs35_DZtooe

[blissful breach]

It needs to be said
Toyota Please keep this trend up with the hybrid lineup body styles, they are clean and sharp and absolutely beautiful

[paper wave]

Toyota hybrid styling is peak rn 🔥

For example

[blissful breach]

Gotta say the Prius had the biggest glow up

[rare stump]

I want a 2019 civic hatchback type r

And a 201X Chevy silverado

[pearl pollen]

The Toyota crown is pretty slick

[paper wave]

my friend who owns this car was actually pretty surprised with how fast it was when i told him the 0 to 60 time was 7.5 seconds lol

[naive reef]

Fellow Floridian

[blissful breach]

Hopefully going to be getting mine in gun metallic grey this weekend

[pearl pollen]

best of luck to you

those wheels are definitely a choice

[paper wave]

Gotta love how today's crossover SUVs are all try to stand out from each other.
"Remember that you are unique...
...just like everyone else"

[blissful breach]

Tbf odd design yes, I do like it, but offers a load more space than the 2024 and for the price it was either that or a 2026 track which is more cramped I’ve noticed and I’m 6’5” the kicks offers more room than economy airline

The price at $23k tho is hard to beat for a decent compact suv

[blissful breach]

Ain’t nothing a lil aftermarket can’t help with

[pearl pollen]

True

Long as you like it that’s all that matters

Having a car payment for a car you like/love is a hell of a lot easier than having one for a car you don’t give af about or don’t like

[blissful breach]

5 years on the payment and then boom fully paid

[pearl pollen]

Not bad dawg

[blissful breach]

I am doing a low down payment but it’s my first financed car and I got fantastic credit after having no credit till last year but got 6.9% interest which here is the lowest

[paper wave]

Sure, may be a kinda boring a to b crossover, but any new car purchase is a momentous occasion!
Right on man!

[blissful breach]

Usually I’d have the cash from Pell grants and scholarships to buy outright but I ain’t doing school no more so rip

[paper wave]

That's ok, having a loan will help build/maintain good credit anyways.
Also, could just pay it off earlier...

[pearl pollen]

Lmao

Unsurprising considering jeep is basically a damn brick

[paper wave]

G-Wagon: hold mein beer

[pearl pollen]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a71095529/pininfarina-reborn-honda-acura-nsx-tensei/

Daamn

[blissful breach]

Now that’s a redesign that doesn’t hurt the soul

[quasi dew]

oh well

[pearl pollen]

That man’s insurance

Oof

[blissful breach]

Taking a wild guess but looking like Florida activity to me

[pearl pollen]

You would be correct. 💀

[quasi dew]

it was infact in florida at walmart

was a woman driving in that truck

[blissful breach]

Hileah Florida?

[paper wave]

Wait...it was an accident??????

[pearl pollen]

It was a tiny little bitty woman driving that bigass truck so I assume she couldn’t see over the dash

And just boop

Ran right over a quarter of a million dollar car

[timid moth]

Raised trucks should be banned

I saw this post getting viral days ago and I still couldn't believe that the truck driver was moving that fast in the parking lot

And not being aware

[paper wave]

Well, that guy must be pissed AF, ran over a Lambo

[paper wave]

I actually found a video about the whole crushed Lambo ordeal:
https://share.google/fHig4BErAddMHfFZ9

Apparently the owner was still inside, bro coulda died!
Dude seemed pretty chill though and had a positive attitude 🤟

[blissful breach]

there is a hungry silverado nearby

[balmy egret]

FAHHH 🫠😭

[pearl pollen]

Noooooo

Curb attack?

[balmy egret]

Nah. I hit something omw to Arkansas. Not sure what I hit though

[pearl pollen]

Damn man that sucks. Maybe it’ll be an easy fix

https://a.co/d/0gFIG5Us

[balmy egret]

Thank you for this idea 💀

I might actually do that lolll

[pearl pollen]

Lmaooooo

[timid moth]

😩

[paper wave]

Kinda weird bro, but I haven't seen the new Florida license plate on any other cars yet...interesting...

[paper wave]

i JUST got that lol

[blissful breach]

Also picked up my kicks on Saturday

For reference the exterior matches the size of the 2021 Nissan rogue meanwhile rocking a nice 2L 4Cyl (cvt but that’s most “economical” cars nowadays) and I’m pulling 40mpg on the highway already and city 32-35mpg

[rare stump]

@quasi cape concept hyundai n7 i found

[storm hemlock]

cool upgrade

but that base will make it sick if yours was white or light color

[balmy egret]

True

I kinda wish I had gotten white

I had the option to get white. But honestly, what would you pick for the same price: 2021 with x amount of miles or 2019, also with x amount of miles? (2019 wasn't driven as hard)

2021 was white and my 2019 was black btw

[storm hemlock]

yeah agree with you

priorities

[naive reef]

Are racing stripe decals dumb?

Jetta GLI Monument Gray

I kinda wish my car had some more red to stand out

By racing stripe I mean when you put that thick line offset on the hood all the way back

[storm hemlock]

it depends

i like it on the mustang

[balmy egret]

Kinda basic. Maybe like ten years ago but I wouldn't do it today

[naive reef]

I see mustangs and dodges with it the most

[storm hemlock]

yeah

[paper wave]

Tbh personally I don't think a Jetta GLI could pull off racing stripes lol

[naive reef]

If I had a black GLI with a red stripe it’d probably look good but I don’t

I just honestly feel like they added too little red to make the GLI special

I did finally get my car tinted

[paper wave]

am i the only one that thinks the gli kinda looks like an Elantra N? it's the colors for sure

[pearl pollen]

Yeah actually never really thought about it

But you’re right

Colors def match

[balmy egret]

Still taking the GLI though tbh

Actually looking at a comparison between the Elantra N and GLI. The Elantra N doesn't seem so bad

I still love my GTI though

It almost seems as though the Elantra N has more electrical stuff compared to the GLI. If you're not planning on modifying, go with the Elantra N. If you want to modify, go with the GLI

[paper wave]

Or a Subaru. They seem to know their customers. They're probably also a bit easier to work on yourself.

[balmy egret]

I think Subaru is good if you specifically want AWD

I've seen quite a few people at least go from a WRX to a GTI and haven't looked back

[naive reef]

Yeah definitely

People often compare them

Hyundai sounds better tho

But I prefer the build of my car and I like having a less common car

[paper wave]

yeah I almost never see GLIs on the road. same can be said about Elantra Ns, but i would say the Elantras are slightly more common in my area. GLIs are so slept upon, I kinda envy you!

[naive reef]

I see a fair bit of older jettas but not as many as elantras.

Brother has a GTI too so kinda fun to match

Also the monument gray gets so many compliments

[pearl pollen]

Need fh6 to come out already

https://tenor.com/view/wstsideluv-gif-19922177

[paper wave]

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71195319/little-tikes-cozy-coupe-ev-charger/

gas prices fr are too damn high, even toddlers are making the switch to EVs lol

[pearl pollen]

Just like one of you guys to park in no parking area smh

[balmy egret]

That Mk6 is clean asf

[pearl pollen]

Yeah it is fr

[storm hemlock]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwjAW38srCU

[balmy egret]

This is cool but I wish they were going to reveal the five cylinder Golf R :/

[naive reef]

My dads currently between the upcoming golf R and a RS3

Same engine btw

But I think he’s going for an RS3 since we already have a GTI and it would be somewhat similar experience.

Also RS3 blacked out is awesome

Also I just learned that Volkswagen owned half of Bugatti and they sold their remaining shares last month.

They were responsible for the comeback of Bugatti with the Veyron and Chiron

[balmy egret]

S3 has the Daza. Golf R has the EA888

Five cylinder vs four cylinder

Unless you mean the S3

S3 = Golf R but sedan (unless you're in Europe)

[naive reef]

The 2026 Audi RS3 features a 2.5-liter TFSI turbocharged inline 5-cylinder

The 2027 Golf R is expected to feature a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five engine sourced from the Audi RS3

[balmy egret]

Don't rely on what people are expecting for the Golf R

It's only at a rumor level

@naive reef don't rely on that Daza Golf R rumor
https://www.motor1.com/news/771929/audi-explains-five-cylinder-engine-dying/

[pearl pollen]

https://youtu.be/QuStLsGW-zo?si=ke_vUqacOfGpdbnD

Very interesting watch

[paper wave]

Tell us something we didn't know lol

[naive reef]

Cars go faster if you push the pedal further

[sharp osprey]

yo we're trying to replace the truck with something gas efficient

anyone have recommendations for a hybrid under 20k

[pearl pollen]

Used Corolla or Camry? Idk how big you need or if you want sedan or SUV or what

[paper wave]

Maybe a used Ford Maverick or smth? I believe you can get those as hybrids. Only thing is that Ford hybrids are known to have problems, or so I've heard...

[balmy egret]

Replace it with a Taco

[sharp osprey]

a small suv at least

[naive reef]

Had a good 13 year experience with a Toyota Prius, not a single issue.

Also like 40+ mpg

[hoary drum]

I had the opportunity to shoot for Ralph Gilles upcoming Viper Quarterly article at the private Connor historical showroom. Verbal NDA on all my photos but I have explicit permission to share this selfie with the original Viper mule my dad and his team built.

[pearl pollen]

Oh sick, that’s awesome

The viper is such a timeless car imo

[naive reef]

I need an opinion on a catback exaust, I personally cant hear much of a difference between these two since I'm not much of a car person.

2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn (No Tune)

MBRP Exhaust Link
MBRP Exhaust Sound

AWE Exhaust Link
AWE Exhaust Sound

AWE comes in both a track at $1000 and touring at $1500.

MBRP is $1000 with a carbon fiber tip (I prefer the look of) and its a bit smaller.

Honestly I'm leaning more to MBRP for price and aesthetic, but I legitimately cannot hear a difference in sound. Do you guys hear anything? I just want it to sound nice, not annoying and insanely loud.

[balmy egret]

My car only has four cylinders wtf is this

[paper wave]

$45.27 / 9.336 means gas is $4.85 a gallon? 😬😬😬

[naive reef]

math

[solid apex]

my cars only a 4L too but uhh, it's got a sizeable gas tank

[balmy egret]

4 liters, or 4 cylinders?

[solid apex]

Mistyped, Cyl

[balmy egret]

Big difference lol

Gotcha

What car?

[solid apex]

2014 Sonata - 2.4 L 4-cylinder

[balmy egret]

2.4L. Makes sense

[solid apex]

well... i would say something about the current gas prices but that may break a few server rules

[balmy egret]

18.5 gallons lol I wish

[solid apex]

but uhh

nahh

[balmy egret]

My lead foot craves a bigger fuel tank

[solid apex]

I don't even put more than 300 miles a month

[balmy egret]

Tuned GTI. At least it's premium fuel

[balmy egret]

I wish

[solid apex]

I'm craving a burger...

Sorry for the language NE 🙁

Still craving that dang burger!

[naive reef]

I get 40 mpg on my jetta gli

around 60$ to fill tank i believe

im kinda ina pickle

idk if to get a carbon fiber or just gloss black spoiler

i think the carbon fiber alone will be goofy but if i get carbon fiber tipped exhaust itll match

do u think carbon fiber is cool or nah

[balmy egret]

Carbon fiber is sick with done right. But lower the car first. It'll look goofy will a bunch of aesthetics and still at stock height

[naive reef]

i like it this height as a daily driver

like if i lower it ill have to worry about every pothole

i drive on the highway mostly

like unless i could afford an adjustable suspension system i dont wanna lower

[hoary drum]

If motor’s aesthetic argument is anything to discern from your pickle is balanced toward reasonable suspension clearance and no cf.

[balmy egret]

Your options either lower and CF or don't lower and therefore no CF

I've seen GLIs and similar bodies with CF and without it being lowered. It looks too weird

The worst of the ones I've seen had a whole lightbar on top. Wasn't raised at all. Actually it was a 1.8L. It looked goofy lol

[paper wave]

GLIs are already pretty sick, I say don't change a thing!
Or maybe one of those subtle carbon fiber trunk spoilers would look ok...

[paper wave]

If you think about it:

Audi S3 = GLI with more of everything
(maybe?)

[naive reef]

I chose GLI over GTI honestly cause of its height

i sit a little heigher which is nice

i think i scared my entire family when i drove over the curb (in a prius)

[paper wave]

I would've chosen a GLI since they aren't as common as GTIs. Makes it truly special 😎

[balmy egret]

I just prefer hatchbacks

[hoary drum]

I spent yesterday getting my dad acquainted with GoPro for his trip to the Tail of The Dragon with a parade of 100+ Dodge Vipers.

Grabbed my Cousin Mike’s HERO7 to pair with my HERO11 and a couple of mounts.

[pearl pollen]

whoaaa awesome dude

dream fr

any of you playing FH6? haven't gotten the chance to try it out yet

[paper wave]

I thought it didn't come out until the 19th...

[pearl pollen]

premium version out now

[hoary drum]

I’d like to. I have some PS5 friends but now I gotta replace my console.

[hoary drum]

Mine’s an extremely unpopular opinion but I was so relieved when they finally released Forza Horizon. From it’s release, I only played GTA for the cars and an open city.

I used cheats and did everything I could to open up the map and drive.

GTA just got progressively more serious and violent... then FH comes out.

Breath of fresh air.

[paper wave]

i lowkey wanna play fh6 SO bad because it's got my dream car (and I will buy one someday)!

(no i don't mean the GR GT lol)

🔥 🔥 🤘 🤘 🔥 🔥

[balmy egret]

Guys I'm deadass leaking coolant 💀

[pearl pollen]

Already wtf

[balmy egret]

I've had it for about a year

I think it has the factory water pump too. Going on 60K miles

[paper wave]

wait...THE CAR FROM BREAKING BAD?????????????????????????????????
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/Kma40BGm/1977-cadillac-sedan-deville-delegance

[naive reef]

It has good trunk space

[pearl pollen]

“Few stains, nothing some TLC can’t fix”

[solid apex]

https://tenor.com/view/breaking-bad-jesse-pinkman-mike-ehrmantraut-better-call-saul-gif-27155747

[hoary drum]

Lake house garage is Geriatric Motors in the greatest way

[balmy egret]

I hate these things

TIL that these things range from $60K to $180K. Bruh who's spending that kind of money on common traffic

[rare stump]

Ok but yeah why are they so stupid huge

[hoary drum]

‘Merica

[pearl pollen]

SUVs in america are so outrageously priced for the mediocre performance and benefits you get from them vs what you can get in china

[balmy egret]

Of course I order food and a guy named "Imran" pulls up in one to drop off my food

[paper wave]

The bigger the car the smaller the...

Nvm

[balmy egret]

Good thing I drive this thing

[quasi cape]

I drive this

[balmy egret]

biggest [can't say that word] of all of us

[rare stump]

Me with my bicycle:

[quasi cape]

https://tenor.com/view/pixel-worlds-pw-ban-banned-bananed-gif-11292270035806722319

[balmy egret]

Hey man I didn't say it

lol

[quasi cape]

Nah this is a 2004 Hyundai sonata
This thing has given me so many issues

I’ve replaced both back struts, and have an extra just in case, replaced the brake line 3x now, carry brake fluid constantly because there’s a continuous but somehow untraceable leak of my brake fluid somewhere, I’ve had to replace basically everything but the engine and caty already, half the speakers are blown out, and I gotta fill the wiper fluid every month because it also has an untraceable leak

[pearl pollen]

https://x.com/_tommymason/status/2059025324625559711?s=46

Tommy (@_TommyMason)

Left, Ferrari Luce $645k
Right, Nissan Leaf $35k

X · May 25, 2026, 9:34 PM

Ugliest Ferrari ever made

[ruby oriole]

any thoughts on the Ford Mach E?

[balmy egret]

Not a real Mustang

Mustang in disguise (poor disguise tbh. It looks fat and chubby. Like a girl who cakes her face with makeup)

Just another boring SUV with no soul

From what I’ve heard, it's more of an EV Ford Edge than it is a Mustang

[blissful breach]

From personal driving experience, the unrestricted performance version which isn’t made for consumers is a monster in terms of performance and handling, consumer versions can vary but mostly bit stiff suspension, batteries are absolutely garbage, motor life isn’t that great but can be smooth on the road if you know how to manage the acceleration curve of an ev, features wise it’s mid and comfort isn’t there entirely, it mainly got the mustang badge from the RTR department pretty much

[paper wave]

Just like any other EV, a tech product first

...and a car second

Bro what would happen if the screen broke 😭

[ruby oriole]

Any cars with FSD or Hands Free Driving that isn't a Tesla? (And under 65k)

[blissful breach]

Chevy blazer ev

It was on my radar but was $20k over budget for me personally

[blissful breach]

At the moment I’d avoid ford since most dealerships don’t even have techs to work on their own vehicles across the country and several parts so far from my work that we need are on back order for 2 months so far

[ruby oriole]

oh wow, and the equinox as well right

[blissful breach]

It has it as well

[paper wave]

Might be a good idea to lease one or buy it used since resale value on these things are crap lol

[paper wave]

Sold for $16.5k, not bad for a piece of TV history!

[paper wave]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2015-subaru-wrx-sti-48/
Wait a minute...JERRY SEINFIELD HAD ONE OF THESE?????????????????? 🤯

apparently, it's been on auction before, sold for $42k in 2021