Great reviews. Shame I couldn’t make my car any cheaper (or rather shame that I couldn’t be assed to do so 
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MicroDesigns will be back and better than ever.
Great read!
Maybe next time…
Sorry if anyone found my comments too acid or aggressive, I tried to make the writing fun for the readers and for me. Comments about the racing history of bogliq and rado were there just for entertainment value,but also to reflect how a buyer could actually think in a showroom. For example, I don’t think that the group b metro brought any new clients to rover.
hooooo sooo close.
being the only one that’s not-sub 1L, pretty highly over priced (almost forgot about the VAT) yet, one of the finalist.
that’s enough to satisfy me 
congrats to titleguy, waiting for your challenge next 
I did quite well this round actually, I never really expect to do very well here.
Alright guys and gals, it’s my turn.
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Welcome to round 6 of the TCSR! I plan for this to be the must cut-throat, crazy, mind-numbing challenge of them all. And surprisingly not (with me behind the wheel), it’s something extraordinary. Something extremely difficult to make. It’s very, very hard to win, and if you’re not winning, you’re losing. Oh, you wonder, what car are we making? Is it crazy? Modern? Sporty? Boring? A 4-wheeled definition of insanity? Well, these cars possess a bit of all of those qualities. It’s the dreaded, the one and the only…
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“But titleguy” you may ask, “didn’t you just do a competition like this?” To that I answer… Yes. I have. However, I need a new car. Fast. I had a Volkswagen Passat B5 with a 1.8L I4 Turbo. Somehow, it lasted 17 years. But as of now, it’s really got to go. Problems with the quality and mechanical really made me realize that sometimes, you got to change. And that’s where you guys come in. I hate buying new cars and going into dealerships, but I’ll do it since the Passat is seriously deteriorating.
The rules are posted below.
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- Trim year 2014, 2015, or 2016. Model year can be older to simulate realism.
- Body style must be a sedan. Don’t bet on a wagon or hatchback, as they are terrible sellers in America.
- Wheelbase must be ≥ 105 inches.
- I’m not the richest person which means I will want a base model. Price is highly recommended to be around $23,000 after a 5% price increase.
- Again, I’m not rich, so cars below the price point without much compromise will stand out.
- Even as a “24”-year-old, I am a true car enthusiast. I’ll enjoy a nice engine and good handling, but comfort and amenities are also important.
- Choose wisely. RWD cars, while very fun, could be impractical. I’m daily driving this car, so practicality and comfort are very important.
- Not really a regulation, but I like my cars stylish and sophisticated. I also like realism. If all your cars look the same and this one looks different, well, something’s up.
- I value my life. Safety above 50 and high drivability are appreciated.
- I live in America. Acceleration numbers, while not a top priority, are fairly important.
- Regular fuel is highly recommended, but I’ll allow Premium with a penalty.
- My last and final rule of every one of my challenges: BE REALISTIC!
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Good luck and have fun to all!
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Just do it!
Whoever made that model hasn’t put in the tags for categories, so it falls into all of them. That also leads to a glitch in the stats page, bringing up a .lua error with no values visible.
Looking for a large car to replace your old, tired Euro? Tired of established companies that paint their cars other than blue?
Well you’re in luck because the Bogliq Ambassador 30X is everything you’re looking for and it’s cheap too!
Buy better. Buy Bogliq!!!
Just wondering, what’s your views on manual and automatic transmissions? Automatics dominate the US market, but for an enthusiast the preference is typically manual.
Mods?
Introducing the 2015 model year of YAMATO’s long running FS-S Midsize Sedan.
Looking for a mid-size family sedan that offers the best of both practicality and excellent driving feel.
Than look no further. The Yamato FS-S 2015 offers the best of both worlds.
With a powerful 3.0L inline 6 engine producing 291 BHP you’ll discover the thrill of driving again - and also have the practicality that comes with having four doors.
Base models also come equipped with a 6-speed sequential transmission, letting you enjoy city-driving or performance.
With the base model starting at just $22,575, why wait.
The front of that FS-S looks strikingly similar to an early '00s Lexus IS. Anyone else getting that vibe from this car?
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Yup, fucking Chinese automakers.
And now for something completely different.
The Horus Apogee '16. A premium sedan with a hint of performance.
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Although leaning slightly towards the more expensive end of the scale in its class, the Apogee gives you a lot of car for your investment. You get a spacious, comfortable 5-seat premium interior with a decent onboard entertainment system, and there’s plenty of room for baggage as well. Carefully tuned electronic driving aids combined with a well balanced suspension make the Apogee simple and forgiving to drive despite the RWD layout.
And yet, it is not an entirely gentle giant. Switch the sequential gearbox into manual mode and put your foot down, and you will be doing 100kph in 7.7 seconds. It will also go around corners in a surprisingly dignified manner.
Yours for $23205. Disclaimer: Economy figure listed on brochure is in US MPG.
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(Another disclaimer from a newbie willing to learn: please feel free to be harsh)
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A week from when I posted it, so March 1st I believe.
All mods are allowed.
If the car is sporty, manual is preferred, but automatics and DCT’s are much more common.
So you need a new car, something that isn’t expensive, but still gives a great driving experience. You’d like it to look good, but you need the base model, or maybe just one trim option up. You also think like I do, that wagons are from the 70’s, and hatchbacks just look weird, and thereby you want something with four doors and a trunk.
It has to be practical enough to be a daily driver, while remaining sporty enough that you never get bored with it. Good handling and a well-mannered power band would be appreciated, which I can understand. Being a fellow American, I also appreciate getting up to speed quickly. I also appreciate good safety figures, as accidents are somewhat inevitable. Everyone has one at some time or another, and no one wants to be in the car with the not-so-innovative whole-body-crumple-zone when their time comes to have a crash.
So, let’s talk cars here. I’ve narrowed it down to a few choices on our lot, but I think the best car for your budget, and your wishes, is the Storm Starfire.
This one’s not exactly the base model, it does have a few things that the base model doesn’t have. First, we replaced the V6 with a V8, making 402 horsepower. Second, this one’s all wheel drive. Now, granted, this one has the manual, but it’s the 6 speed and not the stock 5 speed. It sits on 17 inch steel five-spoke rims, wrapped in a medium compound street tire. Somewhat the best compromise between sporty and tame, after all.
As for how this is supposed to be a driver’s car, well, you have double wishbone front and rear suspension, vented disc brakes, power steering and ABS, traction control, stability assistance, and launch control. There’s a few push buttons to turn off traction control and stability assistance if you want to. Everyone does it once, we’ve just decided to make it easier on people who want to. Now, sadly, the radio in here is not that good, but compromises had to be made to fit the price point. It works, but I’d recommend saving some money and getting the radio replaced with something aftermarket some time down the road. On the other hand, you’ve got plenty of entertainment under your right foot, with a nice 4.6 liter V8 that takes regular gas, so filling up isn’t as bad.
So what have we done to the outside of the car? First, we’ve decided to make our first car with maintenance free headlights, using high-wattage LED bulbs and a specialized reflector behind them to make the most of their light. Light color’s a warm white, so it’s not those obnoxious blue-tinted headlights that annoy a lot of people. Fog lights are also maintenance free LED arrays, as are the turn signals. The chassis is AHS Steel for safety, and the panels are corrosion resistant steel, so it should be around a long while. The back of the car was kept simple, but we prefer it that way. There’s a fuel door on either side of the car, so you’ll never have to deal with the embarrassing experience of pulling up to a gas pump on the wrong side. It’s a 20 gallon gas tank, which should get you a bit over 500 miles if you drive efficiently. The trunk has a lot of room, and if you need more space, the rear seat does fold forward to let you use the cabin space as well.
As for what it’s good at, well, we got an honorable mention in a car magazine for having a four door muscle car.
Hello there, and welcome to Solo Motors Co.
So you’re looking for a practical midsize sedan that doesn’t sacrifice drivability? We’ve got just the thing for you, with the all-new Solo Wolf BM V6 AWD. Just the name should tell you plenty about this model. Don’t worry about this being the base model, it still has a standard interior and infotainment system, and the V6 option also gets you alloy wheels and a 6 speed sequential transmission. So let me start with the engine:
It’s a very reliable 2.9L V6 with a 24 valve DOHC setup and direct injection, for the right balance of performance and economy. It produces 203 hp and 196 ft-lb of torque, with a redline of 5700 rpm. With the AWD and sequential transmission, 0-62 mph s done in 7.3 seconds while also returning 35.5 mpg in combined driving. Top speed is 140 mph, not that you’d ever need that on American roads, but if you ever decide to take it to the track…
It’s also got double wishbone suspension all around and disc brakes on all wheels, again adding to the sporty side of things, while the suspension is more tuned toward comfort and drivability, making this an ideal daily driver. The AWD system will allow you to drive in all weather conditions with no worries. The aluminum body and AHS steel frame allow the car to be very stiff and rust resistant while keeping the weight in check, helping with performance and economy.
As far as amenities, as a fastback sedan with a liftback, you have much more cargo space than a regular sedan. These four-door coupes are all the rage these days, and this one seats 5 with standard everything on the inside. Also included is ABS, traction control, and ESV, all of which can be disabled at the push of a button.
We hope the Wolf has everything you’re looking for in your next car. We realise the $22,680 price tag is at the upper end of your budget, but you’ll be getting a lot of car for it.