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29 MPG with normal driving. With more aggressive driving about 22-24 MPG.
As for snow, it is only FWD, so don't expect much. I only ever had all-seasons on it for winter, so it wasn't great. With snow tires, it should be OK. Now I'm in a STi (AWD) with Bridgestone Blizzak LM60s, so I say, "bring the snow on!"
My MINI was a great car -- the handling was crazy good -- but in the end I wanted more power, but with more power the torque steer gets worse an worse. I had 230 HP in a 2600 lb. car and the torque steer was a bit much, so I ended up not enjoying it as much as I'd like. I love that the STi pulls like crazy and stays headed where you point it.
Well, I was told and I also looked on the Mini site that it's available with a Limited Slip Differential. Did yours have this? I'm trying to find out if it would actually make it "good" in the snow.
Yes, I had it. It's not a real LSD in the sense of what you might be used to. It's called EDLC - Electronic Differential Lock Control. The MINI does have a good traction control system, which would help with snow and rain. If you don't mind torque steer, I recommend getting one. They are a blast.
I had mine for 3+ years. I got tired of it and was ready to move on. But I tend to get bored with my car after a few years, M3 being the only exception yet. I will probably grow bored of my STi in 34 years and find something else.
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It will surely be a classic then!
Coming from a Subaru to a fwd car I now dread snow. I was real excited when snow would come when I had the Subaru. Find an empty parking lot and have a blast.
Hell, I doubt I can keep anything for 34 years. 3-4 years, maybe.It will surely be a classic then!
Coming from a Subaru to a fwd car I now dread snow. I was real excited when snow would come when I had the Subaru. Find an empty parking lot and have a blast.
Actually, weather has been so nice lately, I took my winter wheels off and put my summer back on, only because I bought new wheels and have been dying to try them out. These are not for snow. They are wearing Dunlop SP Sport 600.
I'd say neither is better than the other.
What do you guys think of the engine bay in my car?
Not much room to work or see what is going on
And no, there are no more cylinders underneath. Those three are your lot.
The new Astra is one good looking car... Shame we only get the 1999-2004 one here. The Cruze is ugly as hell.
Also, I quite like the BRABUS Smart. 98hp on such a small car must be fun.
Also, I quite like the BRABUS Smart. 98hp on such a small car must be fun.
Nice trade. I love the Chevy Omega / Holden Commodore line. Not really a fan of those taillights, but the car as a whole is very nice. Congratulations!
Lol I recognize exactly what street that is. Weird, that's very close to me.
Awesome looking car there (well, both!). Have always loved the G8... Initial impressions? I've never driven one myself.
I have a friend with a G8. He runs hot and cold about it. Its been enough of a problem he wanted to trade it for a 3-series, but the BMW dealer wouldn't touch the G8.
Interesting... I suspect that's a widespread/common issue with the Generation IV V8 than, assuming the dealer wouldn't bite.
I'm just waiting for the new Caprice to become available for fleet sales... Would love to scoop up a slightly used one.
Got it washed today, and showing off the new wheels and track maps. Merry XMas to me!
The wheels are Enkei Racing PF04 18x9. Right now they have some Dunlop 245/40/18, but I will probably replace them later with some 265/35/18 tires, maybe Yoko Advan Neova or Bridgestone RE011.
The wheels are Enkei Racing PF04 18x9. Right now they have some Dunlop 245/40/18, but I will probably replace them later with some 265/35/18 tires, maybe Yoko Advan Neova or Bridgestone RE011.
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