Before the actual reviews, let’s remember our fallen soldiers.
CSR107 - Ya Done Goofed
ET limits are there for a reason, this one ignored them.
A simple mistake which most likely came from viewing the material costs and the end of the designer - the material costs were slightly too high.
A quick and efficient +15 in the engine designer quickly shot up the engine ET in this thing, the engine also did not meet the reliability limit. The same goes for trim reliability and even minimum safety. Overall, great car.
@Continent - Rancher Capitan 3750E+
- I called it
- Not only did you not learn from your mistakes when @alex.kuc00 and @samuel.norman2003 got banned, you betrayed the trust of some people here while putting on a pretend show. It’s a shame really, since this would have been a finalist. You fraud.
Simple, the trim emissions were too high.
The engine ET and trim ET were most likely mixed up here.
@MONARCH - Grand Ontronse SuperLuxe Sedan
The superlongname was found guilty of exceeding the trim emissions limit, exceeding engine ET and loudness, not meeting trim safety and using 91 RON.
It’s hard stay within the guidelines when it comes to max engine and trim ET nad maximum trim material costs.
@Aaron.W - Tanaka Crezta 3.0 L Executive
The engine ET went above the allowed amount. Another would-have-been-finalist otherwise, plus the design was great.
@Mad_Cat - Washington Ivy III SportLuxe
The trim ET and engine loudness rules were breached.
Another great looking entry, the engine ET was breached a definite amount.
This chonker went above the allowed engine ET limit.
Midnight is approaching in the warehouse of Sierrabars crew, but the work hours have just begun. Mablo and an associate are planning the route for a ship which will leave in about a week, when Dario suddenly bursts into the room. He places his cassette player with Huey Lewis and The News playing down and throws a magazine in front of Sierrabar.
Sierrabar: Where’d you get this from?
Dario: Ah I don’t know, I just knicked it from some kid. ANYways, I’m pretty sure this cover story is perfect for you.
Sierrabar: I see… well, we better start reading then.
The stylish and quirky Anhultz Dione packs in a fantastic engine, characterized by its smooth nature and restrained loudness.
POSITIVES
+Comfortable
+Design
+Cargo space
NEGATIVES
-Interior quality
Dario: Now I like the look of this one, it’s stylish and pretty restrained too.
Sierrabar: Yes… the interior in the pictures looks good and so do the speed figures. What I’m worried about is that rear door thing with the huge glass piece, won’t cops see through that?
Dario: I mean we could darken it some.
Sierrabar: And make it more suspicious, obviously. Overall, I’d place this as a benchmark. It’s most definitely not bad, but some things about it don’t make me fancy it too much.
The Anhultz Dione does not move on to the finals.
@Yangx2 - Innis-Honghu BF780 mhm
Innis-Honghu provides great comfort and even greater speed in its BF780, not to mention the superb handling.
POSITIVES
+Schpeed
+Braking distance
+Load capacity
NEGATIVES
-Dated safety equipment
Sierrabar: What the hell? You really expect me to ride in something that looks like it’s out of Blade Runner?!
Dario: It has a great r-
Sierrabar: Kid, just try and sell this to me.
Dario: Well it’s comfortable… and quick…
Sierrabar: And it looks like that. Thanks, moving on.
Sierrabar rips the page out of the magazine, crumples it up and throws it into a trashcan.
@Oldenways - Quost Admiral Executive Plus
The Quost Admiral can only be described as average, with it shining in interior space while flopping in fuel economy figures.
POSITIVES
+Gearbox
+Big engine
+Subtle design
NEGATIVES
-Running costs
-Lesser interior quality
Sierrabar: My lord this engine is giant… does that translate well to speed?
Dario: Actually both previous cars have been either quicker or about as quick. Not to mention how both previous cars also achieve better fuel economy and have more stuff inside the interior.
Sierrabar: Is it any cheaper at least?
Dario: Hardly.
The Quost Admiral Executive Plus does not move on to the finals.
Kurokamas SC-R sacrifices interior equipment for a lower pricetag once compared to competitors.
POSITIVES
+Straight-line speed
+Price
+Running costs
NEGATIVES
-Luggage space
Sierrabar: So, it’s cheaper than the rest due to the interior?
Dario: Well, sort of yes… BUT It still has many featur-
Sierrabar: I’m not sacrificing features and ride quality for the sake of saving some money, and don’t pressure this on me.
Dario: It has a manual…
Sierrabar: That’s just for you to enjoy, try and think of the fellow man too. I do like the styling but I’d go for something more expensive that has more equipment.
The Kurokama SC-R does not move on to the finals.
@MGR_99 - Schrafen 935i GL
The very European Schrafen challenges even other imports with its smooth ride quality and low running costs.
POSITIVES
+Running costs
+Interior
+Styling
NEGATIVES
-Speed figures compared to other imports
Sierrabar: Now this looks good.
Dario: Agreed. This styling is great.
Sierrabar: I do hope that the styling department was also in charge of the engineering, since it just looks so good.
Dario: Yes… wait why?
The Schrafen 935i GL moves on to the finals.
The Vienna from ALM suffers from understeer and poor braking performance.
POSITIVES
+Interior quality
+Safety rating
NEGATIVES
-Running costs
-Value
Dario: So this one isn’t a great handler, I don’t want it.
Sierrabar: Hold your horses kid, you’re not the only person here. …Well look at this, it’s safe, has plenty of space and the interior is great.
Dario: Fine, let me compare this to the Schrafen
Sierrabar: Wha- why?
Dario: Look, the Schrafen which happens to be cheaper handles much better, has a better ride and let’s be honest here, also looks better.
Sierrabar: I mean yeah I guess, but-
The ALM Vienna does not move on to the finals.
Like the Kurokama, the Denver Model V sacrifices standard features and speed for a lower price tag.
POSITIVES
+Reliability records
+Price
NEGATIVES
-Speed figures
-Luggage space
Sierrabar: This also doesn’t interest me simply because it’s cheaper.
Dario: Look at this though, it’s reliable and has a great safety rating!
Sierrabar: Let me take you to the line which states the 0-60 of this one.
Dario: 9,3 seconds… okay maybe you’re right.
Sierrabar: I’m sorry, you were questioning me?
The Denver Model V does not move on to the finals.
The Windsor from RCM is the prime example of a luxurious American cruiser with a fantastic ride.
POSITIVES
+Comfort and ride quality
+Interior space
+Classic styling
NEGATIVES
-Fuel economy
-Straight-line speed
Sierrabar: Yes! This is more like it!
Dario: It seems like a barge
Sierrabar: Look at those couches on the inside, I can almost feel them caressing my body gently…
Dario: It’s hardly any faster than your old car.
Sierrabar: This color looks so sweet and inviting…
Dario: My god, someone has to put some sense into you! It’s slow, chugs fuel and might even have problems while braking!
Sierrabar: Don’t tell me off kid, this looks fantastic!
Dario: Until you get caught by the 5-0.
The RCM Windsor Highline is great but not great enough and has not made it into the finals.
@abg7 - Linden LE50 Deluxe
Lindens LE50 Deluxe can also be described as the middle point for all cars in the test.
POSITIVES
+Restrained styling
+Brakes and braking
+Engine
NEGATIVES
-The actual styling
-Costs
Sierrabar: This suspension is too stiff, I’m already out.
Dario: Oh come on, there’s probably something good that’ll get you interested again…
Dario: Well… it’s pretty much in the ceiling of our pricepoint, but it’s pretty fast!
Sierrabar: So it’s a sportscar hiding underneath the body of a luxury car, gotcha.
The Linden LE50 Deluxe has not made it to the finals.
@Xepy - Greil Wallace Super88
The Greil Wallace Super88 is a big comfy cruiser with a very surprising side of sportiness.
POSITIVES
+Very quick
+Comfortable
+Design
+Reliable
NEGATIVES
-Expensive to run
Sierrabar: Okay, I’ve read this review twice now and there’s hardly a negative word about this.
Dario: Well they mentioned the low fuel economy and such.
Sierrabar: Did I not say we’re not gonna have a problem with paying for fuel?
The Greil Wallace Super88 has satisfied the customers.
The AYO NR6 is good.
POSITIVES
+Interior
+Performance
+Cargo space
NEGATIVES
-Braking performance
-Mediocre reliability records
Dario: Yeah… this one is pretty quick.
Sierrabar: Dario, there has to be something more to it than that.
Dario: Technically yes, the interior looks good and plenty of dirt bags will fit in the boot, but the suspension could be more forgiving and I can just tell the Greil is going to be a better performer.
Sierrabar: How poetic was that… fine, let’s move on.
The AYO NR6 has not made it to the finals.
Dario: Oh man, I have to go to the bathroom. I’ll be right back.
Sierrabar: You better not stay there for long
Dario: Oh don’t worry, it’ll take less than 24 hours… hopefully.