Well, there’s your German luxury giant. Style, grace, straight-six to the face.
The Waldersee Freiherr FK30 Sport
Where will you be when Crisis hit?
Hopefully in a comfortable place, with cash to spare, and reasonable expenses. Like in a Swanson 400. No good thing lasts forever; Balance is inevitable.
Do you like to serve wine & spirits on top of a running engine?
No? Try it with our super Balanced boxer engine, your friends will find it fun and novel. Keep a sober intern ready to drive.
1988 KMA K50 3.0
Everything you could want from a luxury car - a sumptuous interior, a smooth drivetrain and a comfortable ride - all from just $35k AMU.
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Negative: I didn’t manage to enter in time.
Positive: I’ve mostly built a car I’m rather happy with so far, and it might kickstart one of my brands 
Really nice theme for this round, I’m looking forward for the reviews… especially of one British car 
In due time… that sounds so ominous!!!
Wait a sec, how many brands do you have that start with a k? 
Only one, as far as 4.2 is concerned - I had to overwrite my company list and start over from scratch for this latest version, considering how different it is from 4.1 and earlier builds.
Tokyo, 1988
After having his beloved 1966 Hinode Coronet break down on the expressway, Takeshi decided that he has had enough. While the Coronet was a reliable workhorse, she had simply gotten too old to reliably carry out her duties. Walking all the way to the nearest exit, Takeshi stumbled across a very conveniently placed car dealer that just so happened to have luxury sedans from all sorts of manufacturers in stock.
Takeshi walked in and took a look around.
Instabins
Segall Eidolon HEX V10
QFC may be Getting Overcomplicated Unexpectedly Fast but even the simplest of minds would know to keep their engine loudness under 35.
Non-Instabins
GSI Sorcerer
Quiet and understated, the GSI is a very capable and efficient car but it looks too small and anonymous to really impress.
Hakumai Premier Touring
Big and luxurious as it may look, the Hakumai is the actually least comfortable of the bunch and is thirstier than a single mom in your area.
FMC Kingfisher 3.0
A very solid and good looking vehicle though the rear end could use some work. Pricier than similar-performing competitors, unfortunately.
STAZ Limonka 3600E (Export)
A stately sedan with the second most powerful engine (229hp) at a decent price though with below average comfort and high fuel consumption.
Republic Futura RXP Turbo
Very sporty looking but doesn’t have the highest sportiness stat. Aside from being the most reliable car, there is nothing much to say.
Axxus Le Grand
While the car performs decently, it is not exactly beautiful or well-designed. Otherwise, nothing too special.
Veloce Giove 2.5
The Giove is the thirstiest car this round. It lacks ABS, uses TRX tyres up front, and uses a non-adv. automatic which harms drivability.
Niichi Millennium
The Niichi’s design is very tasteful. Muscular yet subtle, it exudes class, and with good performance and comfort for its price to boot.
Régal 364 Turbo JDM
While it is well-designed and has good stats, this performance is not worth the 40k price tag, even with the low tax obligation (2 litres).
Huwonja Timpani XS 3.0i
While it has a unique style, the Timpani lacks the pizzazz of its competitors. Performance-wise it is good, but comfort is relatively low.
HAAI 3000 2.3T
Like the Giove, it suffers from using the auto gearbox. While stylish, the HAAI’s performance is nothing special especially given its price.
Arion Mythos 6C-L 1988
The Arion is the most luxurious insite out, but it’s not as comfy as it looks and is quite pricey. Running costs are surprisingly low.
Courageux 100 CS-Luxe
The Courageoux is absolutely striking. Its comfort is good for its price but its engine is not as powerful as comparable rivals, sadly.
Senko 624
The 624 is both the cheapest and most comfy car this round. However, it borders on underpowered and its design leaves much to be desired.
Sanzou Emperor
Though it has presence like a proper luxoboat, the Sanzou has the lowest reliability stat and is also the second thirstiest car this round.
Altra Xture
The Altra is cute, but maybe a little too cute for this challenge. Otherwise, there is nothing else worth noting.
Saarland Kardinal 3.0E
Though its engine design is rather old, the Kardinal still manages make good power. Not the most comfy but its price IS the second lowest.
Elessar 865 RG-6 (3.0i 4AT)
The Elessar has the least comfort thanks to its solid rear axle and even then it’s not the most reliable either partly due to engine stress.
Hydrofission
While it is the safest car this round, the Hydrofission looks outdated. The car has no ABS which should have been standard for this segment.
Faste XVS
As the only manual, the Faste has the least comfort and drivability. Styling leaves much to be desired, though the car is very efficient.
Kamaka Diamond (JHI98) 3.0 Luxe
“haha dame da ne guy” HIS NAME IS YAKUZA! It has style and presence, and is well-rounded. Wheels are a tad big but that is just a nitpick.
Waldersee Freiherr FK30 Sport
The Waldersee is fashionable, inside and out. However, its price is a little high for what it offers but overall it is still quite a looker.
Cascina Plumeria Sovrano
With a large engine, good comfort, and low price, the Cascina is great value though its running costs are atrociously high.
Swanson 425AFP 88
Though on the pricier side, the Swanson has the lowest running costs. Its design is positively futuristic, like a spaceship
Oryu Koruna
While it offers good comfort and economy, the Oryu could use some more power and a better design too.
KMA K50 3.0
The KMA is smack-dab in the middle of the price range, and offers good comfort and performance that beats some of its more expensive rivals.
After looking around for some time, Takeshi decided on a car. He paid for the car with some change that he had beaten out of a drunkard that attacked him yesterday, and got the keys. Pleased with his purchase, Takeshi got onto the expressway and enjoyed his new, dignified machine as he drove towards the sunset.
Rankings (Top 5)
- Kamaka Diamond (JHI98) 3.0 Luxe
- Niichi Millennium
- KMA K50 3.0
- Arion Mythos 6C-L '88
- Cascina Plumeria Sovrano
QFC8 Spreadsheet.zip (74.3 KB)
Some thoughts about this challenge
Some of you may have been expecting a more thorough and helpful review. I thought that I could write one too but alas, given the 140 character limit, this is all I could really write. I apologize if the review is unsatisfying and if you want more feedback I’d be very willing to elaborate further on my reviews.
TLDR, the 140 character limit is stupid and makes reviews soulless.
Thank you for your participating, and I will be looking forward to the next round!
Well, IIRC I did forget to put a cat on my engine when I updated it from an older model, and should have been instabinned. Now, since I wasn’t in the top anyway it maybe does not matter.
haha I can’t read.
I knew I should make mine with a 3 liter 6-cylinder instead of a v6. After looking at the stats, excluding comfort, it was not really bad compared to other competitors imo. But whatever happens, happens. So congrats to top 5!
If only I had used a small turbo or made my engine dohc. Oh well
Good round anyway, I enjoyed the brief. Well done to the top 5