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I bought the Kia Sorento about a month ago. They didn’t put on the plates at the time of purchase. I got a postcard about 3 weeks ago that said the plates were ready to be picked up and I sent an email to the address on the card asking them to mail me the plates because I don’t feel like wasting a couple hours driving. A week went by with no response or plates. I sent another email last Monday. Still nothing.
I called the dealership and they said they mailed the plates today and they would come in two days. I don’t believe them. The timing is too suspicious, but what can I do but wait?
I should have never bought a car from that sleazy Kia dealership. If I had bought that truck I liked from the local Ford dealership, I bet I wouldn’t have had to deal with them losing track of their paperwork, this runaround with the plates or that scumbag in finance trying to trick me into taking a worse loan as if I don’t know how interest works.
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I’m sorry I brought even more abomination.
This is Li-Auto Mega. I’m sure you already know who they copied right?
What’s worse, this is probably the most expensive production van in the world, ¥600k, about $85k/£‎66k. AND IT’S A VAN.
And those reviewing this rubbish is obviously on the pay roll. In one line this dude said “It doesn’t have soft-closing doors but if you close it gently it still closes without making a noise”, and now it’s a meme.

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Ironically BYD did make a car that I may like. This is the Dolphin.
I’ve been on one (albeit in the back), and it feels like like a proper hatchback. Steering is more agile than expected. Interior is simple and more spacious than it looks. The range is about 300km in winter. And the driver is respectful.

General Discussion » Automotive enthusiasts? » Post 9059

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And this is Yangwang U8, a BYD with 1184hp.
They may sell it globally. And if you ever saw one of these, RUN, run for your precious lives.
BYD SUV drivers are horrible creatures. They have no concept of what they’re handling. And they tend to think they can take on anyone only to end up in a ditch, or down a cliff. And they’re starstruck on the brand, like Tesla fanboys, though worse because they added patriotism into their stupidity.

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As car industry in China prospers, we now have our own cockmobile brand.
Li Auto. SUVs cost equivalent of $90k. It’s fat, dull, uninspiring and unimaginative. Fat even by SUV standard. Its owners are without exception, fat, dull, uninspiring, greasy, pompous, ignorant, self-centered asshole, who spend more time on cigarette and dinner with associates than on family. They think they ought to run everything. And they are becoming one of the biggest menace on our highway.
Basically some BMW wankers found an alternative that makes themselves look a bit more patriotic, socially.

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midob

E9th, C6
While we’re on the topic of SUV’s, I’ve always admired the Land Rover L322, you can pick up a fully loaded one for peanuts now; trouble is they’re unreliable moneypits, I still have a soft spot for them though.

General Discussion » Automotive enthusiasts? » Post 9055

midob

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@RD4590
Yep, they use Multijet engines, I’ve not heard of ECU failures personally but it doesn’t suprise me; they use Marelli ECU’s, certianly not as good as the Bosch EDC series most other manufacturers use.

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@midob
Buick in China sells rebadged Vauxhalls/Opels. I heard its double-clutch gearbox is horrible and wears out like toothpaste.
My uncle has a petrol Insignia and that engine is pretty much lifeless. So I’d say your doubt is correct.
When you say GM uses Fiat’s diesel engine, do you mean the JTD/JTDM/Multijet series? The ECU on diesel Alfa Romeo 159 (with JTDM engine) tends to break down without warning, resulting in loss of engine and all electronics. I’m not sure if it’s a problem with other cars.
@kleptomage
Second-hand Navigator costs over $100k in China. It’s absurd.
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That Lexus looks retro from this angle uncommon for Lexus.

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I knew the new Rivian looked familiar. This is the R3
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I never see Lincoln navigators from 2017 or older. Seems like only 5 people or so have the 2018 or newer model in my town while Escalade is much more popular across all years
Aviator is a great choice and is a very powerful SUV but they’re so overpriced, I’ve seen maybe 3 of them
Speaking of uncommon cars… I saw a newish Lexus GS and a 2nd Gen Chevy Volt this weekend. Both uncommon

General Discussion » Automotive enthusiasts? » Post 9052

midob

E9th, C6
I agree. But Vauxhalls are not that bad after the Vectra, are they?
They’ve certainly improved since the vectra, but are still some of the worse vehicles on the road IMO.
They can’t make a decent engine for shit, failed head gaskets at <40k miles are common, oil pressure sensors leaking or failing completely (causing all the oil to be pumped out in seconds), unreliable/short lived coil packs, even the hydraulic tappets fail.
I told my neighbour not to buy a Vauxhall 2 years ago, (he asked me to recommend a vehicle) it’s currently sat on his driveway with a blown head gasket at only 34K miles.
Vauxhall diesels are decent, they use Fiat and Isuzu engines.
I’ve not had much experiance with their direct injection turbocharged petrol engines, maybe they are better, but I doubt it.

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midob

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@RD4590
I think the military will continue to use diesel for the foreseeable future, military vehicles are exempt from emission control, diesel is not a volatile fuel (a lit match thrown into diesel will extinguish), it has a much longer shelf life than petrol, military generators and cookers are diesel powered; it’s practical to use one fuel for everything.

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@kleptomage
The Lincoln Navigator, Escalade’s direct rival by Ford. Are almost non-existent on the road.
Where does Lincoln make most of their revenues from? Contract fleets?
Not sure about the rest of the world but they’ve been growing in China for 30 years.
@kleptomage
If they’re anything like other General Motors vehicles I’d steer well clear of them, every GM car I’ve worked on I’ve considerd utter shite; crap engines, poor handling, poor quality interiors, temperamental electrics.
I agree. But Vauxhalls are not that bad after the Vectra, are they?

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A bit of a rant that’s been stuck in my head for a while:
Rudolf Diesel would be devastated to see what the diesel engine has become, an engine originally pioneered for it’s ability to run alternative fuels and operate entirely without electricity (A mechanical diesel engine is completely EMP proof).
Diesel engines have now become an overcomplicated mess, heavily reliant on electronics, sensors and are equipped with emission systems that ruin efficiency and reliability. EGR, SCR, DPF, I know these things are neccesery to meet modern emission standards, but they often contradict purposes.
They’re still quite simple and robust on military vehicles, because obviously they’re not designed to be sustainable.
I’m sure all the oppression against diesel cars has its strategic purpose. Cars may not run on diesel but industrial and military engines must. If there is a shortage, diesel and kerosene should be prioritized to them. But they could not publicly announce it, so they resorted to taxation.

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midob

E9th, C6
A bit of a rant that’s been stuck in my head for a while:
Rudolf Diesel would be devastated to see what the diesel engine has become, an engine originally pioneered for it’s ability to run alternative fuels and operate entirely without electricity (A mechanical diesel engine is completely EMP proof).
Diesel engines have now become an overcomplicated mess, heavily reliant on electronics, sensors and are equipped with emission systems that ruin efficiency and reliability. EGR, SCR, DPF, I know these things are neccesery to meet modern emission standards, but they often contradict purposes.
Examples:
  • EGR reduces NOx, increases PM, CO, BSFC (alters A/F ratio) and causes the turbo to take longer to spool (less airflow).
  • DPF captures PM, increases BSFC (exhaust backpressure, regeneration), large soot particles are burned during regeration, turning them into smaller (more harmful) particles. Each regeration dilutes the engine oil with diesel on engines that use post injection for regen, NOx output is high during regen.
  • SCR, probably the most effective emission control technology yet, it’s tried and tested, has been in use on lorries in Europe for the past decade. However I doubt the manafacture, packaging and transport of urea soloution (AdBlue) offsets the NOx reduced in vehicles using SCR.
  • These emission systems usually require ULSD to avoid damage to components, which rules limits the use of alternative fuels.
Despite all this I don’t dislike the common rail diesel (without emission systems), it’s design resolved a lot of long standing issues with the diesel engine and is perhaps the one of the most underappreciated technological advancements in modern history; hard to believe it was originally developed by Fiat.

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midob

E9th, C6
@kleptomage
I’ve not had any experience with Cadilac’s. We don’t have them in Britain, bar the odd one that’s imported.
If they’re anything like other General Motors vehicles I’d steer well clear of them, every GM car I’ve worked on I’ve considerd utter shite; crap engines, poor handling, poor quality interiors, temperamental electrics.

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@RD4590
The Escalade is like the modern version of the old Cadillac landyachts. It’s a status symbol. The point is to be huge and flashy.
I kind of like GM’s full size SUVs. They look good and are very capable. If not for the ridiculous prices, horrible fuel economy, and the problems with cylinder deactivation on the V8s*, I might have bought one.
*My neighbor’s Silverado needed the whole engine replaced at about 20,000 miles. That’s completely unacceptable.

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