Most any car that dips into the performance realm is going to want premium. Compression begets HPI like these quite a bit but in the past these cars really wanted premium fuel. Is this still the case?
Most any car that dips into the performance realm is going to want premium. Compression begets HPI like these quite a bit but in the past these cars really wanted premium fuel. Is this still the case?
Using cheap fuel reduces the power available as the knock sensors pull timing out to keep the cheap asses that do this from taking the tops out of the pistons.The manual does say to use premium fuel, but I have read from quite a few people online that they run regular with no problems at all. I myself run premium though.
I already knew the answer to the question just wanted to put it out there. I currently drive a Rav4 it takes regular. This is the first car I have had in quite some time that didn't use premium and that is fine by me. At one time the price difference was small but not so much anymore. I enjoyed cars that took premium(Acura CL typeS, SHO's) but at this point in time I can't justify the cost. When I look for newer car it will be one the takes regular fuel and one that doesn't have a CVT.Most any car that dips into the performance realm is going to want premium. Compression begets HP
I remember when the next highest grade was always 10 cents higher per gallon than the lower grade (Regular $2.00, Midgrade $2.10, Premium $2.30), but now it seems to jump 30 cents per gallon, so Premium is like 60 cents more per gallon than Regular. All my vehicles just use regular, which is fine by me too.I already knew the answer to the question just wanted to put it out there. I currently drive a Rav4 it takes regular. This is the first car I have had in quite some time that didn't use premium and that is fine by me. At one time the price difference was small but not so much anymore. I enjoyed cars that took premium(Acura CL typeS, SHO's) but at this point in time I can't justify the cost. When I look for newer car it will be one the takes regular fuel and one that doesn't have a CVT.
I understand. My commute was 56 miles each way before covid. For me, the ability to get around idiots on the highway was worth the .30 a gallon I spent.I already knew the answer to the question just wanted to put it out there. I currently drive a Rav4 it takes regular. This is the first car I have had in quite some time that didn't use premium and that is fine by me. At one time the price difference was small but not so much anymore. I enjoyed cars that took premium(Acura CL typeS, SHO's) but at this point in time I can't justify the cost. When I look for newer car it will be one the takes regular fuel and one that doesn't have a CVT.
Maybe just in my head, but this is where the manual tranny shines also. Downshift/pedal to floor puts even a little four banger around most, unless they decide to race you.I understand. My commute was 56 miles each way before covid. For me, the ability to get around idiots on the highway was worth the .30 a gallon I spent...
Nice! Now that I’ve had my covid shots I need to go find one of these to test drive.This is what I have. A 2019 Sport model, which is the last year before they went with the push button shifter and 9 speed automatic. I love the new front end for 2021, which is more "trucky" than my 2019. If I towed a lot, did a lot of off-roading or used a truck for work, I'd get a full size like an F150 or Tundra, but I only need a pickup bed a few times a year so the Ridgeline is perfect. I use the in-bed trunk all the time, something you will not find on any other pickup.
This is the new 2021 model with the revised front end.
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They decide to race a lot on the highway. That whole "you aren't passing me!" frame of mind. I like to to have a car that I know will go around them. It's usually pretty funny watching them when I do. People see a Golf and think slow four banger, not 290HP. In Sport mode, I actually like the DSG. I can go full manual with the paddles, but I very seldom do.Maybe just in my head, but this is where the manual tranny shines also. Downshift/pedal to floor puts even a little four banger around most, unless they decide to race you.
I hardly ever get that on highway.They decide to race a lot on the highway. That whole "you aren't passing me!" frame of mind. I like to to have a car that I know will go around them. It's usually pretty funny watching them when I do. People see a Golf and think slow four banger, not 290HP. In Sport mode, I actually like the DSG. I can go full manual with the paddles, but I very seldom do.
The Golf has never been a punk.They decide to race a lot on the highway. That whole "you aren't passing me!" frame of mind. I like to to have a car that I know will go around them. It's usually pretty funny watching them when I do. People see a Golf and think slow four banger, not 290HP. In Sport mode, I actually like the DSG. I can go full manual with the paddles, but I very seldom do.
Could you please indicate why?A cash out refinance to buy a car is a terrible idea.
Could you please indicate why?
Depending on where you may be at with your current mortgage and the condition of your home may put you in the zone where that could make sense. Mortgage rates are cheaper than auto loans right now too.
Only if it's the 2.0/six speed manual. Which will be limited numbers of them made.
Only if it's the 2.0/six speed manual. Which will be limited numbers of them made.
The autos are CVT garbage, and incredibly boring. Imo
I've personally seen a Nissan go through 3 cvt transmissions in 23k miles, and know of plenty of others that are very troublesome. No experience with the Subaru CVT though.Question: I always read about CVT's being garbage, but I never read of any vast numbers of them going bad? I'm not argueing what you say 'cause I don't know that much about them. My wife and I drive Subarus with the CVT, hence my interest to learn more about them.
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