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#6593 of 21533 Portholes are back! by rsholland Mar 25, 2002 (9:36 am)
It looks like Buick is bring back their famous (or infamous) front fender portholes, from the 1950s.   I know a lot of people hated these things, but I've always thought these "portholes" as a "Buick" thing, and welcome them back. I've always had a fond spot in my heart for early Buicks. Maybe it's because the first car I ever remember was my dad's '41 Buick Special, or just growing up in the '50s, when Buicks were highly thought of. I don't know...   I just hope they're "real" porthole vents, and not phoney vents. The other issue is: Premium Buicks (Roadmasters) always had four portholes. Now this new Park Avenue (the current premium Buick) has only three portholes. In the past, only "lesser" Buicks (Super, Century and Special) had three portholes.   Bob   http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_036087
#6594 of 21533 Portholio, the '03 Park Avenue by lark6 Mar 25, 2002 (10:25 am)
Not bad, though those pimpy wheels have to go. Isn't this car long overdue a redesign, given the recent (in GM terms) redo of the LeSabre?   Ed
#6595 of 21533 Veering off topic again by big_guy Mar 25, 2002 (10:42 am)
Just caught up on the last 60 posts or so . . . and I think the problem with the 914 is that is was more VW than Porsche. The still-born successor to the 914 (called the 916) had more Porsche in it . . . including an H6 boxer engine to give it a lot more punch in the engine bay.
#6596 of 21533 Do you think... by rsholland Mar 25, 2002 (11:02 am)
these off-topic/brand (but still Future Models) discussions should move over here? Or, do you still feel they can/should be discussed here?   I know some feel they shouldn't be discussed, anywhere. Ever! Please don't feel bad if we ignore you. )   Bob   rsholland "Subaru Crew Cafe" Mar 25, 2002 10:04am
#6597 of 21533 by ateixeira Mar 25, 2002 (12:02 pm)
I think if we're comparing other models to future Subarus, this thread is fair game. If it's completely unrelated to Subaru, let's try to keep it in the Cafe.   So for example if we compare AWD systems and turbocharged engines, it's on topic, but if we're talking about Buick portholes, the Cafe is the better place.   -juice
#6598 of 21533 I can't remember... by rsholland Mar 25, 2002 (1:20 pm)
if I posted this link before. It's about future ultra-clean Subaru turbos.   Bob   http://www.auto-asia.com/viewcontent.asp?pk=6878
#6599 of 21533 by ateixeira Mar 25, 2002 (1:30 pm)
That article is pretty vague, without many specifics to go by.   -juice
#6600 of 21533 by locke2c Mar 25, 2002 (1:37 pm)
throttle-by-wire and close-coupled catalysts.   that's what I got out of it. still will need variable valve timing in my opinion to have a chance with cold-start emissions.   -Colin
#6601 of 21533 by ateixeira Mar 25, 2002 (1:40 pm)
Yeah, what do they call the Subaru system available in Japan? When will we get it?   -juice
#6602 of 21533 by locke2c Mar 25, 2002 (1:41 pm)
AVCS.   active valve control system. if we get an WRX STi it will have it.   otherwise, I'd guess we'll get it when Subaru needs it to pass emissions and not a moment sooner.   -Colin

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