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If the government says "you must own a 4 cylinder" what would you buy?

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Old 05-24-09 | 07:17 AM
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lol i know. sorry, I got worked up.
Old 05-24-09 | 10:42 AM
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K swapped EG hatch

Yeah the swap is more than the car value but I don't drive value. I drive cars.
Old 05-24-09 | 11:40 AM
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I'd take a s2000 or a mr2 spyder with a 2zz swap or k20 swap.
Old 05-24-09 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
Take a pill dude, this is a hypothetical situation, you are completely missing the point.

****BREATHE*****
This is the problem I pointed out in an earlier post. Everyone is taking this question and suddenly becoming a non-sensible, impractical car buyer.

The question is what would you buy? Not what toy you would like while disregarding any real need or requirement in your life. Why don't most of you own sports cars now?
Old 05-24-09 | 03:58 PM
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definitely a riced out honda civic dx with manual crank windows
Old 05-27-09 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OCDetailer
My whole problem with Evo's and Sti's...

Well...even with 4 cylinders, you can get better city fuel economy out of a V8 Corvette. According to the scantool on my co-workers 2005 Sti, he averages 12 mpg City with about 50/50 split of in boost/not in boost.

SOoooo....how is that good again? The point of the government restricting everyone to 4 cylinders would be to raise fuel economy. S2000's get crap for gas mileage too. And what about the RX-7's and 8's? They dont even have cylinders!

They wont be able to do this anyway. Do you guys know how many V6/I6/V8 and even V10 cars/trucks are on the road today? ALOT. the government would have to give some kind of incentive and/or purchase everyones Dodge Rams and Silverado pickups and VIPERS AND VETTES for what they owe on them, or for fair market value. Then they would have to pay to crush/recycle them.

It wont ever happen...but if it does, It would not affect me in the slightest.
Wow I really have to step in now. One the thread was what 4 cyclinder would you drive. I anwsered Evo X, which averages 23 mpg, and goes 12.50's. I think that is pretty darn impresive. Also my wife and I bought that car because it was practicle, 5 passager, awesome handling( you know just incase of emergancies), Stops faster than just about any car, it has all the emenities. It holds value better than any car in N. america. Found that on consumer reports. The cars has a great warrenty, and I could go on and on.

Though You bring up the government hummm where do I start with that large group of idiots. First of all its not the number of cyclinders that is the problem. Its are government not letting private industery do what we do best. I will tell you right now that a E-85 1987 Mustang that makes 400hp is going to blow your mind.
http://www.hp2g.com/homeofhp2g.html
I'm looking forward to shoving that right down the government's throat, And you take my word this will change everything.
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mercedes 230 kompressor with the sport package or whatever it is
Old 05-28-09 | 01:40 PM
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The Smart Car !
Old 05-28-09 | 08:51 PM
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The car I already bought--an Acura RDX.
Old 05-28-09 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by OCDetailer
My whole problem with Evo's and Sti's...

Well...even with 4 cylinders, you can get better city fuel economy out of a V8 Corvette. According to the scantool on my co-workers 2005 Sti, he averages 12 mpg City with about 50/50 split of in boost/not in boost.

SOoooo....how is that good again? The point of the government restricting everyone to 4 cylinders would be to raise fuel economy. S2000's get crap for gas mileage too. And what about the RX-7's and 8's? They dont even have cylinders!

They wont be able to do this anyway. Do you guys know how many V6/I6/V8 and even V10 cars/trucks are on the road today? ALOT. the government would have to give some kind of incentive and/or purchase everyones Dodge Rams and Silverado pickups and VIPERS AND VETTES for what they owe on them, or for fair market value. Then they would have to pay to crush/recycle them.

It wont ever happen...but if it does, It would not affect me in the slightest.
12 MPG in an STi. He must floor it everywhere.
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