General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#676
drives cars
Then you have the M3. It is considered a different model and looks different from the rest of the 3er lineup. I mean, I'd say the lack of understanding is not for lack of effort on BMW's part. But then again, they're the ones who muddied the water by introducing the "M***" models that aren't real M's. Alas.
#677
Lead Lap
The current C43 is using a true AMG engine, but it's an I4 from the CLA45.
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#678
drives cars
Meanwhile my IS 500 has an "F" engine and is not a real "F". :P Just saying. Yeah, I know it's slower 0-60 compared to the Merc, but hey.
#679
Lexus Test Driver
the same engine was used in the C450 from 2014 to 2016, which mercedes renamed the C43 in 2017, after making a grand total of zero changes to the engine lol
#680
Lead Lap
It is a bit of a shame that only four-cylinder engines are available in those cars now, even if they are beastly by four-popper standards.
Meanwhile my IS 500 has an "F" engine and is not a real "F". :P Just saying. Yeah, I know it's slower 0-60 compared to the Merc, but hey.
Meanwhile my IS 500 has an "F" engine and is not a real "F". :P Just saying. Yeah, I know it's slower 0-60 compared to the Merc, but hey.
#681
Lexus Fanatic
well not just a 'regular' C-class but the mid tier model, it's called the M276 and it was the engine used in basically any mercedes from 2015-2020 that carried a '400' or '450' after the model designation
the same engine was used in the C450 from 2014 to 2016, which mercedes renamed the C43 in 2017, after making a grand total of zero changes to the engine lol
the same engine was used in the C450 from 2014 to 2016, which mercedes renamed the C43 in 2017, after making a grand total of zero changes to the engine lol
#682
Lexus Test Driver
the only difference afaik in any of the models was the E43 did actually use ever so slightly bigger turbos, but otherwise the same engine from the same production line
#685
I learned something today. Have a couple buddies who track their M2 competition. They are pretty good out of the box. Then B58 in the M340 is a solid platform especially when you throw mods at it.
#686
Lexus Fanatic
what they should do next, is make that V-8 with a manual transmission. That would make it legendary
#687
Lexus Fanatic
I also find it wanders and ponders a lot and doesn’t have good on center feel
I’ll drive a Cayenne…
#688
Pole Position
Been driving it for a few days. Highs are it rides nice, it’s quiet, it has good passenger room, the big V8 feels and sounds great. Seats aren’t especially comfortable and its age in design definitely shows. The mirrors also are real tall and not wide, they need to be wider and less tall.
I also find it wanders and ponders a lot and doesn’t have good on center feel
I also find it wanders and ponders a lot and doesn’t have good on center feel
I will say I've put 1k miles on mine in just the last 7 days and it is really comfortable on the highway; substantially moreso than the LX we owned. However I've done a lot of driving in my life and the QX80 is the first vehicle that feels like it's lulling me to sleep on a long trip (3+ hours without a stop). I can't figure out why.
#689
Lexus Fanatic
Oh yeah it rides great on the highway, but the lack of on center feel keeps highway driving from feeling relaxing at all, you don’t have the same feeling in yours?
I feel like if I let my guard down for an instant I’m drifting out of my lane. Compared to the Suburban I had down here last year that had much better on center feel and drivability.
I feel like if I let my guard down for an instant I’m drifting out of my lane. Compared to the Suburban I had down here last year that had much better on center feel and drivability.