New nissan altima? Got killed?
12-03-2006, 03:26 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
ORIGINAL: James Cole
Because the 4.0 engine in the new mustangs is one of the most inefficient engines in the world today, if not the most. Any engine I-4 and 2.8L V6 can match its power easily with double the MPG, Im sorry to break it to you guys but you bought the wrong engine. I mean who the hell buys a sports car with a BIG FAT hamster's wheel engine?
Because the 4.0 engine in the new mustangs is one of the most inefficient engines in the world today, if not the most. Any engine I-4 and 2.8L V6 can match its power easily with double the MPG, Im sorry to break it to you guys but you bought the wrong engine. I mean who the hell buys a sports car with a BIG FAT hamster's wheel engine?
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12-03-2006, 03:42 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
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Nothing I'm trying to prove . Just making a comparison
Nothing I'm trying to prove . Just making a comparison
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12-03-2006, 03:51 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
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Not everyone feels they need to compensate for shortcomings with a V-8. And I own a V-6 because I know I don't need to prove anything to guy's like you who do. I just enjoy driving and making improvments to the car that is the best choice for me.
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ORIGINAL: James Cole
Because the 4.0 engine in the new mustangs is one of the most inefficient engines in the world today, if not the most. Any engine I-4 and 2.8L V6 can match its power easily with double the MPG, Im sorry to break it to you guys but you bought the wrong engine. I mean who the hell buys a sports car with a BIG FAT hamster's wheel engine?
Because the 4.0 engine in the new mustangs is one of the most inefficient engines in the world today, if not the most. Any engine I-4 and 2.8L V6 can match its power easily with double the MPG, Im sorry to break it to you guys but you bought the wrong engine. I mean who the hell buys a sports car with a BIG FAT hamster's wheel engine?
Ant
So you are saying just because you got a V-8 you are compensating?
12-03-2006, 04:30 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
You know the v6 isn't so bad.If you were to compare it to some 60s muscle cars it would actually be right in the thick of it. No I'm not gonna compare it to a hemi cuda or stage 1 455 which the gt could probably match 0-60 .But take say a 66 chevy 11 with 327/350 or 64 gto with 389 /325 , or 70 ss chevelle 396 /325 and many others to numereous to list , these cars all ran high 14s to low 15s.The same thing the v6 does with 28 mpg hwy.Also I read where the v6 actually dynos at 235 and not 210 hp.Not a bad 1st gear either 3.35/1 compared to a 1960 s average ratio of 2.50/1 .
12-03-2006, 04:34 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
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You know the v6 isn't so bad.If you were to compare it to some 60s muscle cars it would actually be right in the thick of it. No I'm not gonna compare it to a hemi cuda or stage 1 455 which the gt could probably match 0-60 .But take say a 66 chevy 11 with 327/350 or 64 gto with 389 /325 , or 70 ss chevelle 396 /325 and many others to numereous to list , these cars all ran high 14s to low 15s.The same thing the v6 does with 28 mpg hwy.Also I read where the v6 actually dynos at 235 and not 210 hp.Not a bad 1st gear either 3.35/1 compared to a 1960 s average ratio of 2.50/1 .
You know the v6 isn't so bad.If you were to compare it to some 60s muscle cars it would actually be right in the thick of it. No I'm not gonna compare it to a hemi cuda or stage 1 455 which the gt could probably match 0-60 .But take say a 66 chevy 11 with 327/350 or 64 gto with 389 /325 , or 70 ss chevelle 396 /325 and many others to numereous to list , these cars all ran high 14s to low 15s.The same thing the v6 does with 28 mpg hwy.Also I read where the v6 actually dynos at 235 and not 210 hp.Not a bad 1st gear either 3.35/1 compared to a 1960 s average ratio of 2.50/1 .
No **** it is going to be a lot better [8D]
12-03-2006, 04:38 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
ORIGINAL: James Cole
No, nobody is compensating, you guys just bought the wrong car that's all.
No, nobody is compensating, you guys just bought the wrong car that's all.
12-03-2006, 04:39 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
Are all V-8 owners compensating for something?
If all you have to say is "You should have got a V-8" or "Why didn't you buy a 4.6" or "Couldn't you afford a GT" or some other Dig in order to mouth off and sound like you or your car is in some way better than me or My V-6, I'd have to say "Yes", in that case you're compensating for something whether it's not having friends or the skill of some of the guy's here.
On the other hand if you can log on and read through the posts and appreciate the work that it takes to get any car looking better than new or get one of these V-6 Stangs to 250 HP, and then comment and give the recognition deserved without saying "MY GT has more power than that stock" I'd know you're not an idiot and you merely love Cars.
This thread was started by someone with a V-6 Mustang being bested and impressed by a four cylinder sedan. Followed by the discussion as to why? And what can be done? No one here wants or cares to hear "V-6's are not worthy" and "Buy a GT" as an answer.
I apologize if you were offended by my statement but it was not directed towards all GT owners just the A-holes!
If all you have to say is "You should have got a V-8" or "Why didn't you buy a 4.6" or "Couldn't you afford a GT" or some other Dig in order to mouth off and sound like you or your car is in some way better than me or My V-6, I'd have to say "Yes", in that case you're compensating for something whether it's not having friends or the skill of some of the guy's here.
On the other hand if you can log on and read through the posts and appreciate the work that it takes to get any car looking better than new or get one of these V-6 Stangs to 250 HP, and then comment and give the recognition deserved without saying "MY GT has more power than that stock" I'd know you're not an idiot and you merely love Cars.
This thread was started by someone with a V-6 Mustang being bested and impressed by a four cylinder sedan. Followed by the discussion as to why? And what can be done? No one here wants or cares to hear "V-6's are not worthy" and "Buy a GT" as an answer.
I apologize if you were offended by my statement but it was not directed towards all GT owners just the A-holes!
12-03-2006, 04:42 PM
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RE: New nissan altima? Got killed?
ORIGINAL: Ant69
Are all V-8 owners compensating for something?
If all you have to say is "You should have got a V-8" or "Why didn't you buy a 4.6" or "Couldn't you afford a GT" or some other Dig in order to mouth off and sound like you or your car is in some way better than me or My V-6, I'd have to say "Yes", in that case you're compensating for something whether it's not having friends or the skill of some of the guy's here.
On the other hand if you can log on and read through the posts and appreciate the work that it takes to get any car looking better than new or get one of these V-6 Stangs to 250 HP, and then comment and give the recognition deserved without saying "MY GT has more power than that stock" I'd know you're not an idiot and you merely love Cars.
This thread was started by someone with a V-6 Mustang being bested and impressed by a four cylinder sedan. Followed by the discussion as to why? And what can be done? No one here wants or cares to hear "V-6's are not worthy" and "Buy a GT" as an answer.
I apologize if you were offended by my statement but it was not directed towards all GT owners just the A-holes!
Are all V-8 owners compensating for something?
If all you have to say is "You should have got a V-8" or "Why didn't you buy a 4.6" or "Couldn't you afford a GT" or some other Dig in order to mouth off and sound like you or your car is in some way better than me or My V-6, I'd have to say "Yes", in that case you're compensating for something whether it's not having friends or the skill of some of the guy's here.
On the other hand if you can log on and read through the posts and appreciate the work that it takes to get any car looking better than new or get one of these V-6 Stangs to 250 HP, and then comment and give the recognition deserved without saying "MY GT has more power than that stock" I'd know you're not an idiot and you merely love Cars.
This thread was started by someone with a V-6 Mustang being bested and impressed by a four cylinder sedan. Followed by the discussion as to why? And what can be done? No one here wants or cares to hear "V-6's are not worthy" and "Buy a GT" as an answer.
I apologize if you were offended by my statement but it was not directed towards all GT owners just the A-holes!
