Calling all TCLers: Review your own car!

I was inspired by Jalopnik's call for commenters to review their own cars. There's a wide variety of cars owned by us TCLers, and it could prove to be a good resource for the future. Here's the general format:
1. At least one picture. Preferably of your actual car, not Google.
2. Exterior X/10
3. Interior X/10
4. Acceleration X/10
5. Braking X/10
6. Ride X/10
7. Handling X/10
8. Gearbox X/10
9. Audio X/10 (Everything. Engine noise, exhaust, stereo, etc.)
10. Toys X/10
11. Value X/10
12. Total X/100

My Car-1997 VW Cabrio VR6
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/DSC_0011.jpg
What started out as a sorority girl's dream car has slowly morphed into a slightly more manly, and interesting ride. While people still regularly deliver the catcalls of "gay" while I'm behind the wheel, I 've formed somewhat of a special bond with this car. The motor is from my deceased GTI, and all of the work on the car was done by me in my last few years of high school. She's not the highest performance automobile, but once you open it up in a tunnel with the top down, the smiles don't stop.

1. Exterior 6/10
As far as convertibles go, she's pretty boring. The body itself is all 90s econobox, but the 3 piece TRD wheels that I recently refinished do look pretty sharp. Plus it's got a great vanity plate! "VR6SWAP".

2. Interior 6/10
The interior is quite nice by late 90s standards. Dash strokers will be appeased by the squishiness of the GTI dash, and the golf ball shift knob is great to row through the gears with. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, there is quite a lot of wear and tear going on. The door cards are tan whilst the rest of the interior is black, and the tops are peeling at the seams from years of sun damage. The driver's seat also has a fair amount of wear as the previous owner was rather overweight. The leather is nice though.

3. Acceleration 8/10
While 180ish horsepower and an equivalent amount of torque might not seem like alot, she pulls. Hard. The rainy Washington winters make it a little hard to put power down, but it's still fun to spin the tires every once and a while. The torque is pretty much always there, so there's plenty of torks for safe uphill passing. Unlike a specific TCL darling...

4. Braking 6/10
Once again, nothing special here. The GTI brakes that are on it are much more effective than the stock Cabrio disk/drum combo, but she's still a heavy car that's pretty hard to bring to a stop.

5. Ride 3/10
The ride is absolute garbage. Even though they're not spun down too far, $300 Raceland coilovers with air springs on the front aren't exactly the pinnacle engineering. The car bounces around like a ragdoll when the road gets rough, and tall people have to watch their heads on the ceiling when the roads get real bad.

6. Handling 3/10
To put it nicely, this car is an understeering pig. From the factory, she wasn't exactly Lotus-like in handling, and the high power/high weight VR6 hung out over the nose doesn't exactly help. The Raceland's are crap as well. You get what you pay for.

7. Gearbox 8/10
While VR6 gearboxes aren't exactly known for their reliability, I love how they feel while you row through the gears. The golfball shift knob has a really nice feel and the throw is rather long but after 100 some thousand miles it still feels pretty notchy. Plus, reverse is where it should be. Up and to the left.

8. Audio 8/10
The stereo is below average by modern standards, but in my opinion, the VR6 is one of the best sounding 6 cylinders out there. The shallow angle of the engine's "vee" pattern allows for the sound to be halfway between a V6 and an inline 6. On top of that, the 2.5 inch exhaust has a great throaty tone when you really step on it. Like I said earlier, not much is better than getting on it in a tunnel.

9. Toys 7/10
While not a TCL approved modification, the saving grace here is the air suspension. I love it. Airing it up and down makes me crack a smile without fail, plus the ladies love it. Or not.

10. Value 3/10
I've poured probably upwards of 10 grand into this car, and there's no way it's actually worth that much to anyone else. It's full of sentimental value, but that's about it. Plus, it's a late 90s Volkswagen so it's plagued by various mechanical and electrical gremlins.

Total: 58/100
At least it's a passing grade!

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Originally Posted by miatafreak

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9. Toys 7/10
While not a TCL approved modification, the saving grace here is the air suspension. I love it. Airing it up and down makes me crack a smile without fail, plus the ladies love it. Or not.

K.

95 318ti

NOT MY CAR
http://www.318ti.org/gallery/data/500/boser318ti3.jpg
2. Exterior 7/10 - Beautiful design in my eyes, does'nt get a 10 because the e36 coupe exists.
3. Interior 8/10 - LOVE the dash, LOVE the interior. Hate the seats.
4. Acceleration 7/10 - 150HP in a RWD car. FUN FUN FUN
5. Braking 8/10 - it stops
6. Ride 2/10 - Piece of ****, so ****ing unconfortable. I will be getting new shocks soon maybe it will make a diference.
7. Handling 9/10 - Love mountain roads
8. Gearbox 8/10 - Hard shifting, however, its my bushings/clutch not the car itself.
9. Audio 7/10 - High revving, I do need a new exhaust tough.
10. Toys 8/10 - none - I did install a Start switch that lights up...but its RWD so that alone is a toy
11. Value 1/10 - its a 95 BMW, the kind noone likes.
12. Total 85/100 - I love it, but I`ve had better cars that did what it does and alot more.

(if you can`t tell i am pissed off at it right now.)

I feel these reviews will be as biased as Car and Driver with a 3 series BMW...

Too much work.

Overall, torque not withstanding, I'd still rather have a Honda.

1. (actual car)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hHc-IsgcDg...0/P6152946.JPG
2. Exterior 9/10
3. Interior 9/10
4. Acceleration 10/10
5. Braking 10/10
6. Ride 10/10
7. Handling 10/10
8. Gearbox 9/10
9. Audio 10/10
10. Toys 10/10
11. Value 6/10
12. Total 93/100

64 corvair flat 6

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1. exterior 7/10
i do personally like the exterior of the car, im not a fan of the paint and the one fender that has been replaces has some bubbling rust areas

2. interior 7/10
the white looks good, i like the look of the dash, i dont like the no seatbelts and lack of a carpet(the only carpet thats in there is just a piece of house carpet :laugh: )

3. acceleration 3/10
basically it has none, it has just enough power to pull out into moderate traffic

4. braking 3/10
4 wheel drum, nuff said

5. ride 5/10
suspension is bouncy and boaty which is nice, i could update the suspension which would help. kind of jarring but the comfy bench seat helps out alot

6. handling 5/10
lazy lazy steering, rolls in the corners. its a classic car, it is a bit fun in the windy roads do to the lazy steering and boaty ride, it puts a smile on your face

7. gearbox 3/10
has a 2spd powerglide which i absolutely hate. the droan is annoying it takes forever to shift. only reason it gets a 3 is because it works.

8. audio 4/10
it has no radio, and it has a good exhaust note, but due to the before mention powerglide, it droans.

9. toys 2/10
only real "toy" is that once the key is in the on position you can remove to unlock the glovebox or trunk and still start the car

10. value 4/10
nice original clean interior with no rips, dash isnt cracked, its a base model which is rare because most base models were just beat to hell and then scrapped. worth way way less than i have into rebuilding the engine

11. 43/100. i still love the car due to its uniqueness and its my first classic car and my first engine rebuild

its fun to get in a field though :laugh::laugh::laugh:

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Originally Posted by freedo84gti

64 corvair flat 6

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/a...rvair/0013.jpg

Beauty of a car :beer::thumbup:

Taken from another forum where I actually reviewed it before:

Since I've now owned the car for almost 7 months and nearly 7,000 miles, I feel that I am able to give a precise and thorough review of it. Keep in mind it is 23 years old, so my results are probably not going to be typical of any random NA Miata you find on the street. As always, what matters most is how it was maintained. I will rate it on a scale of 1-10.

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Specifications:
Year: 1990
Make: Mazda
Model: MX-5 Miata
Miles: 85,500
Engine: 1.6L I-4; 116 HP @ 6500 RPM, 100 ft. lbs. of torque @ 5500 RPM (factory @ flywheel)
Suspension: 4-wheel double wishbone independent
Brakes: 4 wheel single piston disc brakes
Curb weight: 2116 Lbs
Gas tank capacity: 11.9 US gallons
Additional options on this car: Power steering, A/C, leather wrapped steering wheel, power windows, hardtop, viscous LSD, 14" alloy wheels, CD/cassette combo, headrest speakers
Modifications: Stebel Nautilus Compact air horn, 60mm Cobalt cat-back exhaust, drilled airbox

Engine/Drivetrain Performance: 6
Handling/Braking: 8
Practicality: 3
Reliability: 8
Cost to own: 8
Feasibility of Sexual Encounters: 2
Fun Factor: 10

Engine/Drivetrain Performance: I'll start off with probably the least appealing aspect about this car from a pure driving standpoint: the engine is small. 1.6 liters just can not produce much power without forced induction. To get this car to move at a reasonable click, you must rev it above 3500 RPM. Below that, and it just does not have enough torque to move it around. With all that being said however, it is a fantastic small engine. It sounds wonderful with a modified intake and exhaust, and since the gearing is so short, at highway speeds it can pass effortlessly, even in top gear. The transmission is very robust (although my shifter assembly needs a refresh at this point) and the shifts are positive and precise. Clutch action is very light with a bit of freeplay near the top of its travel. The differential still does a fairly good job, (only had 10-15% lockup when it was new) though the differentials in the 1.6 cars are prone to breaking, even under stock power, when abused. I would not recommend launching hard very often.

Handling/Braking: This is where the Miata truly shines. Even with my 23-year old almost shot stock suspension, it still corners and handles amazingly. I easily take highway on ramps at double the recommended speed (with bad suspension and terrible all-season tires) and when it does break away, it does so predictably and it is very easy to correct. The steering is very direct, albeit a bit light. In the rain, it can get loose if you push it. If you drive normally, it will not send the back end out, but if you try to kick it out, it will comply. As for braking, it astonished me when I first drove the car. Extremely good pedal action that is very linear and grabs almost right at the top of the travel. Braking itself is very good, I still have never locked up the crappy tires even under hard braking. My experience will vary once I refresh the suspension and install better tires.

Practicality: There is not much praise to be given here. Two seats, almost no storage in the interior, and a very small trunk that has nearly 1/3 of its space occupied by the spare tire and battery. If you are not willing to deal with this lack of space, this car will not work for you. Even I have had issues with the laughable trunk space. I have had to relocate my cargo to the passenger seat. Also, the fuel tank is extremely small, and the gas gauge reads empty when I have used about 10 gallons. So once I hit 200 miles, my gas gauge is nearly empty. It is very frustrating.

Reliability: With proper maintenance, this car is very reliable. So far, I have had no problems with it in the 7 months that I've owned it. As long as the maintenance is kept up and you give it the old Italian tuneup once in a while (every day) it will perform beautifully.

Cost to own: It is a fairly inexpensive car to begin with. Maintenance parts are cheap and plentiful (even OEM), and there is a DIY writeup/video online on nearly everything you can think of doing for this car. Gas mileage is fairly good for a sport-intentioned car like this if you keep your foot out of it. For me, I see about 23 city, and about 30 highway. Mixed driving usually results in 26-28 mpg.

Feasibility of Sexual encounters: Damn near impossible. The only way I could see it being done is if you take the top off, sit on the parcel shelf, and have her (or him, I mean, it is a Miata) straddle you. But that kind of defeats the point of car sex (quick and discreet).

Fun Factor: It's literally the most fun I have driving a car. Not the quickest, best handling, or most comfortable thing I have driven, but it all comes together beautifully and is extremely rewarding to drive. Everything makes you feel like you are in a go kart XL. I look forward to driving it whenever I get the chance. It is a very "seat of your pants" type car. Everything about it has a certain feel that can not be described by words, but just feels "right" when you are in the driver's seat.

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Originally Posted by curvedinfinity

Beauty of a car :beer::thumbup:

thank you, my first classic car at 18, parents got it for me as a graduation gift, its out of commission right now due to a destroyed axle bearing.

too many cars to review

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1. See above ^

2. Exterior 10/10 - Personally I love the exterior design, the 11+ refresh really made the car fantastic on the outside

3. Interior 6/10 - Seats, dashboard layout and steering wheel are all fantastic, but the car is littered with cheap materials

4. Acceleration 8/10 - 0 to 60 in under 5, lots of power across the band. Only gets an 8 because the STI exists

5. Braking 9/10 - surprisingly great braking system with little to no fade under hard use

6. Ride 7/10 - not too soft or too stiff, but it could use some upgrades. Body roll does exist.

7. Handling 7/10 - see above

8. Gearbox 7/10 - STI short shifter with kartboy front and rear bushings = best gearbox I've ever used. Just wish I had a 6th gear, thus the 7.

9. Audio 3/10 - stereo system is atrocious, exhaust is a solid 8/10

10. Toys 2/10 - bluetooth... that's about it :laugh:

11. Value 10/10 - base price of 26k for a 260hp awd 4 door sedan with a manual transmission. nothing on the market comes close

1982 GMC Caballero 350 automatic
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1. Exterior 9/10 - rust under the back window, dented tailgate. Otherwise, it's nice. Looks good with the MC SS wheels.

2. Interior 8/10 - panel that goes behind seats is missing, no tach. Everything else is great. Seats aren't torn, has a dash cover.

3. Acceleration 7/10 - rather slow, sounds decent though

4. Braking 8/10 - stops very well

5. Ride 8/10 - smooth ride, not bouncy

6. Handling 8/10 - steers good

7. gearbox 10/10 - serves its purpose well

9. audio - 0/10 - no radio

10. Toys 0/10 - nothing since it's old

11. Value 7/10 - worth enough to make a profit, unique because it's the GMC version

Total score - 65

1. At least one picture. Preferably of your actual car, not Google.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...0/DSC00948.jpg
2. Exterior 510 - It's a hate it or love it affair, and I love it :)
3. Interior 8/10 - It's as large as a full-size vehicle, but the accommodations are minimalistic and not stroke-able. I can fit 5 mid-sized shipping pallets in the back though :)
4. Acceleration 1/10 - It doesn't, unless I bring it to redline. It is reliable though, and I don’t have to worry about a timing belt :)
5. Braking 8/10 - Does pretty well here, now even better with TRD pads.
6. Ride 1/10 - In OEM form it's very springy and stiff. I've added a much more comfortable set up.
7. Handling 5/10 - Same type of chassis as a vw mk4, so not horrible, but not great either. Loves understeering.
8. Gearbox 5/10 - Desperately needs a taller 5th or 6th gear. Lower gears are adequate though. Shifting is fine.
9. Audio 7/10 - Stereo was one of the first for Ipod integration, and the speakers were great! Road noise is a HUGE problem, as there is very little to no sound deadening.
10. Toys 10/10 - ABS/VSC/TCS are nice to have on a car like this. I've added some things of my own which make it a better daily-driver.
11. Value 10/10 - These are still in big demand, and I was lucky to find the deal on mine. Even when new, these were a tremendous value for what you got. Now it’s tough to find a nice unmolested one.
12. Total 60/100

Tacoma: total 100/100

2012 Fit Sport 5MT

1. At least one picture. Preferably of your actual car, not Google.

http://i50.tinypic.com/2j31f9z.jpg

2. Exterior 6/10

While nothing amazing, the 2012 facelift makes the Fit a bit more interesting, adding black accents.

3. Interior 8/10

The interior is incredibly versatile, ergonomic, and useful. My vice is the seats are ho-hum, as expected for a subcompact.

4. Acceleration 5/10

Plenty for daily use, but nothing blistering.

5. Braking 5/10

Same as acceleration. Nothing amazing, but new pads/lines/fluid will help!

6. Ride 6/10

Bouncy but planted.

7. Handling 8/10

After adding aftermarket rear sway brace and springs, it feels much more controllable and is a riot to throw into the corners.

8. Gearbox 10/10

With aftermarket bits, this is as good as it gets. Notchy, but not difficult nor does it vibrate / chatter.

9. Audio 5/10

Nothing outstanding.

10. Toys 9/10

The retrofit certainly helps light up the road where the OEM H4s and even drop-in HIDs simply cannot.

11. Value 9/10

Excellent value for the fun and pleasure it brings on a daily basis.

12. Total 90/100

Overall fun, but with a bit more aftermarket everything can be dialed in and all small complains removed.

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Exterior 7/10 - Wish they kept the mk2 design
Interior 8/10 - nicer then my jetta was
Acceleration 9/10
Braking 9/10
Ride 9/10
Handling 9/10
Gearbox 8/10
Audio 9/10
Toys 8/10
Value 9/10
Total 85/100

mk3 alert :o
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1997 GTI VR6 Drivers Edition.

Exterior: It's a 15 year old German hatchback. The design itself is very bland, nothing very exciting about it at all, except that it is one of less than 300 (i believe) to come in jazz blue, on of my favorite colors. Very bright, loud, and, well, blue. However, this particular example has had it rough over the years, and fell victim to some minor quarter panel rot, and 15 years of dents, dings, and fading paint. 3/10

Interior: Nothing fancy. The car originally came with the blue-stitched seats, steering wheel, shift boot, and e-brake boot, but all that remains are the seats. The steering wheel has been replaced by a small, wooden Luigi wheel, and a matching MK4 knob has been installed. The seats are comfortable, and I love the location of all the controls, everything is exactly where they should be. And it has a sunroof (my first car with a sunroof)! But it leaks. 4/10

Acceleration: 12v VR6, so there is plenty of go power from stoplights. The 3rd gear ratio is awful, but everything pulls very nicely in 4th. Still, gets to the speed limit very quickly. It's no Z06, but certainly no 2.0. 4.5/10

Braking: It stops. New pads and rotors. Never had a problem with slowing down. Though I can't stop on a dime and get a nickel change 7/10

Ride: When I got the car it was on cheapo coilovers. I blew out the rears shortly after, replacing them with a cup kit. My kidneys are bruised and I clench at the sight of even the smallest crack in the asphalt. 2/10

Handling: Fwd. understeer blah blah blah, although I'm sure most of what I feel is due to the half-assed suspension currently on it. The car can act quickly though. 4/10

Gearbox: Third gear sucks. Chipped reverse gear. 4/10

Audio: New pioneer headunit, blown speakers. I'll call that one fifty-fifty. Or maybe thirty seventy. 3/10

Toys: None.

Value: Real world - depressing. To a flat-brimmed, skinny jeans, raybans wearing high-schooler, very profitable :cool:

The car is currently off the road, since I jsut got my 1999 Cherokee 4.0 on the road for the winter (Everything: 10/10 because 4.0L Jeep). While it's in poor shape now, I have a stockpile of parts waiting to go on (suspension, wheels, tires, etc), and bodywork and new paint is going to be performed as well. I know it's just a mk3, but I figured most of you TCL people would get a kick out of it. I know the car isn't great, but I don't pretend that it is. I'm into it for my own personal reasons, not to be part of the dubber mentality thats been spreading.

S2000: 10/10. Stereo sucks, kinda noisy, more fun than a tickle fight with some naked Olsen twins. With another 100hp, it would be perfect.

TSX: 7/10, great economical commuter. With another 100hp and RWD/AWD it would be 10/10.

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2010 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro S-Line. 112,000km after 3 years.

2. Exterior 9/10 -- this car gets lots of attention and positive compliments from people. IMO still the best-looking hatchback you can buy (though I guess not for much longer with the A3 out of production now).
3. Interior 8/10 -- very nice place to be, dash-strokers are well at home here, but it's let down a bit by creaks from the center console and the rear seats don't fold flat unless the bench is taken out.
4. Acceleration 7/10 -- I've timed a 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds. Pretty good. Turbo lag and DSG means a different driving style is needed and it's easy to get caught in the wrong gear when it's time to beat a dickbag cabbie off the line. I've long since learned how to work with this but it can feel underpowered to someone new to the car.
5. Braking 10/10 -- One of my favourite parts of the car. Solid, linear, great pedal feel.
6. Ride 6/10 -- A3 with the S-Line package is not known for its smooth ride quality. On the plus side it's very communicative.
7. Handling 8/10 -- once you get used to The Audi Way of steering, it's a total hoot. Strikes a really good balance between a nice loose feel at very low speeds, and tight at high speeds.
8. Gearbox 9/10 -- DSG is epic. Gear shifts are fast and smooth, manual downshifting for engine braking "feels right" and rev-matches like a boss so it sounds good too. I'd give it 10/10 but DSG boxes are a jerky off the line.
9. Audio 8/10 -- stereo is Bose, 10 speakers with active noise cancellation, very very good system. Engine note is decent, sounds good at high revs, but really nothing too spectacular.
10. Toys 8/10 -- for 2013 it's a bit behind, but I've got the full nav system with a lot of clever capabilities, iPod integration (charger + plays music), Bluetooth (which works nicely with my new Windows Phone.... it'll read text messages to me and I can speak text messages in return), Sirius satellite radio, 2 SD card slots for 64 gigs of additional music, dual climate control, two sunroofs, two trip computers. It's missing some useful things like a USB plug and audio in jack.
11. Value 5/10 -- it's a lot of money for what you get. Intangibles like style, design, and the subtle communication that you're doing well are hard to put a price tag on. On the plus side, it's super easy to beat EPA fuel economy estimates, even with relatively spirited driving.
12. Total 78/100

Great to see everyone using the Jalopnik Review format. Awesome cars. Need to get the Merkur fixed before I give it a full review.

1. http://i.minus.com/jKMz27QD4XhlM.jpg

(now returned to stock)

2. Exterior 6/10

I like the red, it helps me find it in the sea of Camrys, which it also happens to look like. When I had it lowered and with BBS wheels, I thought it looked very nice. Now it's just a late-model Jetta. There is a touch of rust on the trunk lid, the front is sandblasted from 92xxx highway miles, and the right side has a whole mess of dents from the PO's encounter with one of our four-legged friends. It's a 20 footer.

3. Interior 6/10

Dash strokers unite! After the sagging headliner was fixed, all I have to complain about is a few (read = way too many) rattles, peeling soft-touch, and the windscreen defogger vent popping out of place. It still smells new.. with a hint of gear oil that I spilled in the trunk. Oh, and the drivers' seat sucks for my back. I ****ing hate driving this thing for more than 2 hours.

4. Acceleration 6/10

The 2.0Turbeaux is stock, and makes fun noises and generally feels fast. Until I get passed by a Toyota Sienna, I feel like a real speed demon. Also, driving my father's Stasis-tuned B8 S4 really ruined my sensation of speed in this car.

5. Braking 8/10

It stops. I think I need to bleed the fluid though. I'm sure it's 6 years old at this point.

6. Ride 8/10

Stock, it's pretty comfortable. I did replace the dampers and front strut mounts 3K miles ago, and that helped.

7. Handling 6/10

I've never pushed it too hard. With the FK's and Nitto 555's, it was very inspiring. On stock suspension and A/S tires, it pushes on off-ramps. Whatever.

8. Gearbox 7/10

Before it warms up, 1st gear is a bitch. I occasionally have difficulty getting it into 2nd or third. I should just replace the linkage bushings or whatever, but I don't care to. On a good day, I enjoy the shift action (keep in mind I've been ruined by the revered S2K, having driven my father's many years)

9. Audio 7/10

I'm no audiophile so the stereo is more the adequate. Wind/tire/engine noise isn't bad on the highway but the rear left wheel bearing is going to take a **** soon and that makes a hell of a racket. Also, the engine is fairly quiet but I like all the wooshes from the turbo/DV.

10. Toys 10/10

I don't know what the hell this means, so I gave it a 10.

11. Value 9/10

I bought it from the PO two years ago, who was offered little better than scrap on a trade in for a 2011 Kia hamstermobile. The a/c didn't work, the drivers side window would not go back up, the cam follower was toast, the headliner sagging, and the car was filthy. All of those things were fixed by VW under various extended warrantees, in a surprising show of grace and customer care. I'll likely be selling it soon for the same price I paid for it. I consider that a good deal. Also, insurance ain't so bad (I pay about $63/month, I'm a 21 year old male) and the gas mileage is decent (averaging 25).

12. Total 75/100

Seems about right. A C. I don't hate it, and I don't love it. It does everything decently. It's a car. Yay cars.

I give mine 100 points. It starts and goes forward when I want it to. It also stops. It's about all I can ask for on a 200K mile 20 year old mercedes wagon.

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Originally Posted by emmettlodge

Tacoma: total 100/100

Needles disagrees...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd_b-ecraF8

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985Jetta

too many cars to review

If you went with the ones that actually drove, that wouldn't be too hard.

:laugh:

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Originally Posted by 200HP4dr

If you went with the ones that actually drove, that wouldn't be too hard.

:laugh:

We have at least 8 that are driveable

Do I review my car as it was when it came from the factory, or do I factor in the 19 years of wear and tear because those will be two very different scores. :laugh:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985Jetta

We have at least 8 that are driveable

You and your wife? Life partner?

Because if its parents, it doesn't count.

Chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren_s

1.
https://pmqhga.blu.livefilestore.com...012.jpg?psid=1

2010 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro S-Line. 112,000km after 3 years.

2. Exterior 9/10 -- this car gets lots of attention and positive compliments from people. IMO still the best-looking hatchback you can buy (though I guess not for much longer with the A3 out of production now).
3. Interior 8/10 -- very nice place to be, dash-strokers are well at home here, but it's let down a bit by creaks from the center console and the rear seats don't fold flat unless the bench is taken out.
4. Acceleration 7/10 -- I've timed a 0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds. Pretty good. Turbo lag and DSG means a different driving style is needed and it's easy to get caught in the wrong gear when it's time to beat a dickbag cabbie off the line. I've long since learned how to work with this but it can feel underpowered to someone new to the car.
5. Braking 10/10 -- One of my favourite parts of the car. Solid, linear, great pedal feel.
6. Ride 6/10 -- A3 with the S-Line package is not known for its smooth ride quality. On the plus side it's very communicative.
7. Handling 8/10 -- once you get used to The Audi Way of steering, it's a total hoot. Strikes a really good balance between a nice loose feel at very low speeds, and tight at high speeds.
8. Gearbox 9/10 -- DSG is epic. Gear shifts are fast and smooth, manual downshifting for engine braking "feels right" and rev-matches like a boss so it sounds good too. I'd give it 10/10 but DSG boxes are a jerky off the line.
9. Audio 8/10 -- stereo is Bose, 10 speakers with active noise cancellation, very very good system. Engine note is decent, sounds good at high revs, but really nothing too spectacular.
10. Toys 8/10 -- for 2013 it's a bit behind, but I've got the full nav system with a lot of clever capabilities, iPod integration (charger + plays music), Bluetooth (which works nicely with my new Windows Phone.... it'll read text messages to me and I can speak text messages in return), Sirius satellite radio, 2 SD card slots for 64 gigs of additional music, dual climate control, two sunroofs, two trip computers. It's missing some useful things like a USB plug and audio in jack.
11. Value 5/10 -- it's a lot of money for what you get. Intangibles like style, design, and the subtle communication that you're doing well are hard to put a price tag on. On the plus side, it's super easy to beat EPA fuel economy estimates, even with relatively spirited driving.
12. Total 78/100

I feel,about the same with my A3- the only difference being that mine is an 06 and has zero nav and no way to run an iPod input without taking the stock system apart. I like it, but miss my TT Quattro 6MT

Quote:

Originally Posted by 200HP4dr

You and your wife? Life partner?

Because if its parents, it doesn't count.

Chris

Nope.

1980 Chevy Cube Van 350 automatic
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Exterior 7/10 - dents, roof mounted "chevrolet" decal is torn, white paint spots

Interior 7/10 - seats have tape, no headliner, footwells are small

Acceleration 7/10 - slow but decent for a cube van

Braking 8/10 - good brakes

Ride 8/10 - smooth

Handling 8/10 - steers well, but it definitely is boat like

Gearbox 10/10 - serves its purpose well

Audio 0/10 - no radio

Toys 0/10 - its old

Value 4/10 - could sell well but most people would opt for a newer cube van

Total score - 59/100

1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6 auto, 143,000 miles
http://forum.grantorinosport.org/upl.../mark8rear.jpg

Exterior - 7/10 - very round exterior. Looks slightly worse than the T-bird but better than the Cougar

Interior 8/10 - comfy, seats are torn though

Acceleration - 3/10 - top speed is about 35 mph due to a transmission problem

Braking 8/10 - good stopping power

Ride 9/10 - it's a lincoln

Handling 9/10 - it's a lincoln

Gearbox 1/10 - does not shift right/slips

Audio 8/10 - serves its purpose

Toys 3/10 - its old, but a lincoln - still feel luxurious

Value 5/10 - some people find this car ugly so some might not want one

Total 58/100

1.2012 Legacy GT
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2. Exterior: 7/10 - The BM9 bodystyle doesn't have a lot fans. I think the previous gen looked better, but the current gen isn't horrible imo just a little awkward especially the overall height.

3. Interior: 8/10 - Well it isn't my MKIV GLI, but it isn't a horrible space to spend time. The leather is quality is alright though the plastics could be nicer. I don't think the previous gen was appreciably better and interior imo is the best of Subaru's current line up. The extra interior room is much appreciated as well since this is my family hauler.

4. Acceleration: 8/10 - Acceleration is what you would expect from a turbocharged Subie, it certainly puts a smile on my face the days that I drive it. The best part though is the potential, there is certainly more "go" available w/a pro-tune and turboback.

5. Braking: 7/10 - The braking is solid, I'm sure improvements could be seen w/some small upgrades but overall the factory hardware gets it done.

6. Ride: 7/10 - The ride is comfortable, I think a firmer ride would be preferable though.

7. Handling: 7/10 - There's lots of grip here, but the car is still sort of floaty and then there's the understeer. At the very minimum the car needs swaybars, I plan on adding springs, Bilsteins, STI strut brace, and better tires next year as well though.

8. Gearbox: 6/10 - It isn't the STI 6-speed, but it gets the job done, though it isn't the best manual I've driven. A STI short shifter, some better fluid, and bushings could this up to a 7 or 8 though.

9. Audio: 7/10 - Engine noise is pretty subdued, the turbo can only be heard slightly at high RPM and the exhaust note which is sans boxer rumble is pretty quiet imo. I'm no audiophile, the HK system sounds decent and works for me since all I really listen to is satellite radio.

10. Toys: 7/10 - The nav is alright, not the best but it gets the job done. There isn't much more to put in this category. I wish Subaru offered SI drive or HIDs in N.America, but it is what it is I guess.

11. Value: 8/10 - I believe the BM9 Legacy GT is an excellent value for any enthusiast who needs a family hauler but doesn't want their soul eroded in their daily drive :laugh:. For the most part what the car doesn't do well you can remedy w/the admittedly small aftermarket following this generation has. Actually, my only issue w/the car is the mileage since it's well under 30mpg. I don't mind too much though b/c there isn't anything the midsize segment that matches it.

12. Total: 72/100 - An acceptable score, with a few mods I suspect an 80-90 is easily possible.

Calling all TCLers: Review your own car!

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2. Exterior 8/10 Minus a couple areas I'd fix, the exterior is perfect to me, especially with the 2010+ refresh. Looks mean and aggressive. I like that.

3. Interior 6/10 The interior could use some improvements in certain areas IMHO. The center stack is easy to reach and use, but the shifter/e-brake/cup holder get crowded easy, especially on road trips with 2 bottles in the cup holders. The door materials are bargain basement. They hold up to weather and scuffs, just too hard though.

4. Acceleration 9/10. This thing scoots. I'll make it a 10/10 this next year when I put in the 3.73 gears.

5. Braking 5/10. Stock brakes are just ok. I'll be fixing the issue in the aftermarket world. Brembo package probably fixes this issue, but mine was used and didn't come with that option.

6. Ride 6/10. The stock ride was just ok. Took bumps well and was easy to drive on rapid trips. But now I've gone crazy and lowered it and put on adjustable stiffer shocks/struts and now it's a tad bumpy in cities with bad roads.

7. Handling 5/10 stock. Now thanks to the aftermarket I'd say its an 8/10.

8. Gearbox 7/10. I'd give it higher if it wasn't so finicky in cold weather, but once it warms up its great.

9. Audio 6/10. Sync is great but can be finicky. Speakers are just ok and will be remedied soon.

10. Toys 10/10. I bought this car because it has a massive aftermarket parts support. It only depends how deep your wallet is. I've been concentrating on suspension so far (springs, adjustable shocks/struts, lower control arms/relocation brackets, adjustable panhard bar/panhard brace, sway bars, wheels and tires). Next year is gears, tune, lightweight driveshaft, install my MGW short shift kit and start on brake upgrades plus other little exterior mods. Also want to install the 302 steering wheel.

11. Value 9/10. 412 horsepower, rwd coupe for $30k. Hell of a deal IMHO.

12. Total 71/100

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2004 Passat 1.8t 4motion 5spd 158+k miles

This car was my post-divorce car and my 7th Volkswagen. The 98 Acura CL 3.0 my ex dumped on me was a good car but I couldn't bare driving the thing because of that simple fact so I ended up trading it on the Passat.

Over the past 6+ yrs its been everything I've come to expect it to be. The coils, coolant temp sensor, engine speed sensor, control arms and fuel pump went out at around the same mileage as others I'd read about..lol.

The design has aged well in b5.5 guise and a Revo flash made it better able to get out of its own way. It's options list is pretty rare (1.8t, 4motion, 5spd) and its basically riding on a C5 A6 suspension which has been "upgraded" with coilovers augmented by the addition of 19" BBS LM (reps *shhhh*). Best part of her is she's paid off.

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Interior 6/10
Exterior 7/10 though mine does have scars from a parking mishap and a healthy tree limb
Braking 7/10
Acceleration 4/10 *from a stop pffft ..but highway pulls 6/10
Ride 6/10
Handling 6/10 improved over stock
Gearbox 6/10 it works
Audio stock except for 6" Blaupunkts in the rears cause the engine note is blah
Value 10/10 to me.. I plan on keeping it at least another 2-3yrs unless catastrophic failure

1. http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/...m/IMAG0127.jpg

2. Exterior- 10/10 love it, A SUV thats actually capable off road made before soccer moms took over

3. Interior 7/10 Very tight fitting interior but boring. Not a single thing is broken though. Comfortable seats but lacking leg room

4. Acceleration 1/10 107hp 22re plus 4000lb 4x4 truck does not exactly throw you back in your seat. But it always goes at least.

5. Braking 6/10 It stops but the rears arent working near as well as the fronts so the fronts lock up easy

6. Ride 8/10 firm but comfortable, rear is a little stiff and bouncy but its perfect with a couple people in the back

7 Handling 3/10 its quite top heavy and has slow steering but its exactly what you would expect

8 Gearbox 10/10 shifts are very tight and still notchy, 70mph is about 2800rpms but thats the way it has to be with the 22re

9. Toys- 5/10 inclinometer :cool:

10. Audio 3/10 factory speakers but a nice alpine headunit with ipod hook up

11. value- 10/10 it will run forever and i could sell it anytime for as much as i paid and i dont expect the resale to go down anytime soon

12. 63/100