The Automobile Thread

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WBA2_QPR3 said:
Its very good actually, maybe too much so. Slightly anonymous which is good for work but it doesnt cut a dash like an old jag / daimler hence my recent acquisition of a slightly rusty 81 Double Six
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Sweet. A 4 liter diesel must gobble up the Motorway miles effortlessly.

I heard about your Daimler. Very nice. (Not sure about the beige though :wink:)

Good news for COL & DT. SAAB are making cars again: http://www.saabsunited.com/category/news
 
Kilburn said:
Yes, the AWD on the 300 is great, but vehicle came with a set of brand new all season tyres, so does not have the same traction of winter tyres, with a more aggressive tread and softer rubber compound. Also the ESP sensor (skid control) is not working (ABS is fine though), so I do not have that driver aid available.

Unfortunately it definitely doesn't compare to my retired Toyota Corolla 4WD wagon, which admittedly I was driving with 13" winter tyres. The 300 has 18" rims so a winter set would be quite expensive to cover the next 3 months of driving. Sometimes you can get lucky and find a good used set already mounted & balanced on rims on Kijiji (a local version of eBay).
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Just moved it over Killy, don't want to derail that other thread.

Its interesting that your old beat up wagon (car not wife ;)) was more capable than your modern motor. They don't make 'em like they used to eh?

What mpg are you returning from your Chrysler?
 
Swords Hoopster. said:
Just moved it over Killy, don't want to derail that other thread.
Its interesting that your old beat up wagon (car not wife ;)) was more capable than your modern motor. They don't make 'em like they used to eh?
What mpg are you returning from your Chrysler?
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Only 20 mpg city driving, 28 mpg highway - 3.5L V6 engine

The retired 22 yr old Toyota Corolla 4WD wagon was still getting 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway with a 1600cc 4 cyl engine.

The replacement 2005 Chrysler 300 AWD with 200,000 KM was incredibly cheap at $2500 but it has all season tires (Firestone near new), not ideal for winter driving, plus it is carrying a few other issues - the skid control ESP system is not working and check engine light is intermittent. The AWD drive is by axle - 30% front, 70% rear. Right now on those tires cornering is a bit dodgy, so I have to be careful driving during a snow storm - afterwards when roads are ploughed, you are back to a dry surface - looking ahead 5 cm snow forecast for tomorrow (Wed), 10 cm Fri and 35 cm on Sun.

Would like to find a good used set of winter P225/60R18 tires, mounted & balanced on rims, that I could slap on for the next 4 months of winter driving, then replace in April with the Firestone all seasons.

Our 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan FWD family vehicle with 3.8L engine and good winter tires all round is a better overall winter drive right now in these weather conditions.
 
Well getting it at such a low price negates the fact she might be a bit on the thirsty side. I'd imagine that old 4 pot Corolla felt pretty under-powered in the wide open, vastness of Canada? Such little engines are perfectly fine in a lot of cases back here but out there I'd have thought you'd require more punch?

The Dodge sounds quite sturdy alright. Plenty of weight in them.

I reckon Wubba might be returning better mpg than you in his 4 Liter A8 though. Although I'm not sure mpg conversations are appropriate for such cars!
 
Well, I've read this thread with great interest.
We all have a varied taste in cars and now that I'm posting my all time favourite, many may not like at all .................... but I do, I love it.
The 1968 fastback Mustang.
Having completely rebuilt panels vans in my younger years ( late 70's ) .......... along with one or two other types of motor since then, if I can ever do another it, will be a 'tang'.
Manual gearbox, duel exhaust to hear to great sounds of the V8 and then the wife and I just cruising.
It costs nothing to dream ...........

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