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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: 2010 Fusion Specs [kdshapiro] by newowner10
Oct 27, 2008 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Oct 27, 2008 5:39 am)

What technology did Porsche use in 1910? Must be very primitive, Did it have a big switch to go between gas and electric. I believe the technology in the Prius is revolutionary as far mass-market appeal. I believe most things evolve these days. Room size computer that adds and subtract to a room size computer that multiplies. 1 transistor per inch to a million in a inch. One technological step allow more things to become possible. If the Transistor was not invented our whole world would be completely different. Heck a bunch of dinosaurs had to die or we would all be driving Stanley Steamers.
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2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 by oceana143
Oct 27, 2008 (5:26 pm)
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Has anyone taken these two for test drives and compared yet? I already looked at the Camry SE and didn't like the steering. My concerns are that other posters say that the Mazda revs very high at freeway speeds while the Nissan shoots a lot of vibration through the steering wheel while on rough roads, especially with potholes. Is it really possible to get a midsized sedan with very good handling or do I have to move up to a BMW/Acura type vehicle for this?
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [oceana143] by jeffyscott
Oct 28, 2008 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: oceana143 (Oct 27, 2008 5:26 pm)

Mazda revs very high at freeway speeds
 
I think that is only with the manual transmission.
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [jeffyscott] by aviboy97
Oct 28, 2008 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Oct 28, 2008 5:00 am)

I have yet to take a 6-speed Mazda6 i on the highway yet, but, from what I understand it does rev higher. The auto is normal.
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [oceana143] by akirby
Oct 28, 2008 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: oceana143 (Oct 27, 2008 5:26 pm)

Have you tried a Fusion? Steering feel and handling are excellent without being too harsh. Not sure about the current I4 but the 2010 Fusion due in 2-3 months gets a new 2.5L I4 with new 6 speed auto and manual trannies with claims of best in class fuel economy, so I would assume it's not going to be running high RPM.
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Re: 2010 Fusion Specs [newowner10] by kdshapiro
Oct 28, 2008 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Oct 27, 2008 9:58 am)

What technology did Porsche use in 1910? Must be very primitive,
 
Of course, even technology used 10 years ago is primitive by today's standard. However, the Prius isn't revolutionary it's just mass marketed. How can you have a revolutionary technology that has been around for 100 years? It's like saying the internal combustion engine is revolutionary in 2008.
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Re: 2010 Fusion Specs [kdshapiro] by newowner10
Oct 28, 2008 (10:34 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Oct 28, 2008 8:46 am)

"I believe the technology in the Prius is revolutionary as far mass-market appeal" So we agree. Would you consider a electric Golf Cart the predisor of a Prius
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Re: 2010 Fusion Specs [kdshapiro] by newowner10
Oct 28, 2008 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Oct 28, 2008 8:46 am)

"I believe the technology in the Prius is revolutionary as far mass-market appeal" So we agree.
Would you consider a electric Golf Cart the predecessor of a Prius. I think the day of someone sitting in their garage and inventing something creating a new technology is very rare. Many times the technology exists put it has to be cost effective to manufacture. (Hydrogen Cell, Solar Cells)
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Re: 2010 Fusion Specs [newowner10] by kdshapiro
Oct 29, 2008 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Oct 28, 2008 10:41 am)

Would you consider a electric Golf Cart the predecessor of a Prius
 
Now that you mention it, yes! You're right. Sometimes all it takes is to package existing technology in a way that hasn't been thought of. Of course, that's is partly the Prius and other hybrid models. There may be components of the Prius, and other hybrid models, which make them unique, but the concept of hybrid technology is old.
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Re: 2010 Fusion Specs [kdshapiro] by akirby
Oct 29, 2008 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Oct 29, 2008 5:23 am)

I think you're confusing a true Hybrid with Electric Vehicle. Having a gas engine work in conjunction with an electric motor (seamlessly) and be able to run on either one independently is the epitome of a revolutionary technology.

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