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#31910 of 32000 Re: Cadillac, Acura [tlong] by busiris

Feb 12, 2013 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: tlong (Feb 12, 2013 1:27 pm)
I agree.... I have a 328i convertible with 230 HP. I get the sportiness without the excessive amperes under the hood.
 
If it had 300 hp like its larger sibling, I'd get myself into all kinds of trouble, and I typically don't drive aggressively (I'm 58 and passed that stage in life). I can't imagine the tickets I'd get with a M3 or ZL1...

#31911 of 32000 Re: Cadillac, Acura [busiris] by ateixeira

Feb 12, 2013 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: busiris (Feb 12, 2013 1:34 pm)
180hp is a lot less, though. And those aren't light cars.

#31912 of 32000 Re: Cadillac, Acura [ateixeira] by michaell

Feb 12, 2013 (2:16 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 12, 2013 1:44 pm)
180hp is a lot less, though. And those aren't light cars.
 
That is a good point.
 
One of my more favorite metrics when comparing cars is pounds per HP.
 
My fleet comprises of three vehicles:
 
2010 MINI - 21.76 lbs/hp
2010 Mazda CX-7 - 15.52 lbs/hp
2006 ION - 20.01 lbs/hp
 
The best car we've ever had was our '05 Saturn VUE (Honda V6 engine) - 14.52 lbs/hp - almost as good as a 128i (13.95) or Volvo C30 T5 (14.10) and better than a GTI (16.07), Mazda 3s (18.25) or Mini Clubman S (15.77).
 
I'll have to crunch the numbers on the 320i to see where it falls.

#31913 of 32000 Re: Cadillac, Acura [ateixeira] by busiris

Feb 12, 2013 (3:43 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 12, 2013 1:44 pm)
180hp is a lot less, though. And those aren't light cars.
 
Agreed. Thats why I have a 328... I also have my minimum requirements...

#31914 of 32000 Re: Cadillac, Acura [michaell] by ateixeira

Feb 12, 2013 (4:36 pm)

Replying to: michaell (Feb 12, 2013 2:16 pm)
My minivan has nearly 100hp more then the Miata, but the Miata is still quicker by far.
 
Not that the van is slow....

#31915 of 32000 Idea for the 'bu by ateixeira

Feb 12, 2013 (4:35 pm)

Ok, so the back seat feels tight, right? That's mostly psychological. High window sill.
 
Toss in a glass roof, problem solved! It should let the light in and make the interior feel roomier than it is.
 
You can't break the laws of physics but you can fool the human mind.
 
Plus I want some sort of panoramic roof.

#31916 of 32000 Re: Cadillac, Acura [ateixeira] by ajvdh

Feb 12, 2013 (5:03 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 12, 2013 11:41 am)
From what I've read the turbo 4 is the sweet spot. The V6 is nose heavy, the base engine a bit weak.
 
I didn't get to drive it, but I sat in an ATS at a dealer last weekend. Turbo-4 in the "luxury" trim. The sales guy had me fire up the engine so we could play with all the electronic doo-dads. You can tell when it's running, so it's not like the old V8s, but at idle it's as smooth as the inline six in our '03 530.
 
The configurable dashboard is a good idea, but I hope owners get it set up before hitting the road. CUE is pretty good, though once in a while a little sluggish, and there are some inconsistencies (sometimes you can "drag" to change a setting, sometimes you have to hit virtual +/- buttons). Once again, not something to futz with while driving. The sound system is typical for Bose: high end is rolled off a bit, deep bass is missing and high bass a little overboosted and muddy.
 
Front seats are very comfortable, with some nice looking leather. Back seat is not that great - the bottom cushion is a little short and it curves quite a bit, so your outside leg has less support than the inside one.

#31917 of 32000 Re: Cadillac, Acura [ajvdh] by ateixeira

Feb 12, 2013 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: ajvdh (Feb 12, 2013 5:03 pm)
DI engines tend to clatter.
 
How is back seat room? Adult friendly?

#31918 of 32000 Re: Idea for the 'bu [ateixeira] by andre1969

Feb 12, 2013 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 12, 2013 4:35 pm)
Ok, so the back seat feels tight, right? That's mostly psychological. High window sill.
 
Oh, so when I see the front seatback about 2 and a half inches from the front of the back seat cushion, it's all in my mind, right?

#31919 of 32000 Re: Idea for the 'bu [andre1969] by ateixeira

Feb 12, 2013 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 12, 2013 5:32 pm)
Yes, small windows make people anxious and you stick your knees WAY out involuntarily.

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