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hahaha, this is some funny sheit to be reading. Euro is a damn good handler but i can see where euroR is coming from...there is nothing quite like driving a rwd turbo ford (xr6) around with traction control off taking sharp corners and letting the tail slide out and controling the steering with the throttle. it get's your heart racing...especially if there are kerbs and gutter on each side hehe.
yfin - my thoughts exactly... i just don't get where euroR is comming from :confused:
and h22a accord you have a good point with "there is nothing quite like driving a rwd turbo ford (xr6) around with traction control off taking sharp corners and letting the tail slide out and controling the steering with the throttle. it get's your heart racing...especially if there are kerbs and gutter on each side hehe." coz that'd be good fun. but that doesnt really describe the driving experience of a passat
*Sometimes we get people joining the forum to crit/flame/insult/talk **** here and there* LOL!
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Originally Posted by h22a accord
An XR6 isnt exactly the ultimate drift vehicle though, bit heavy. Not that I've driven one or nething, just the impression I got.
In any case regardless of specs or handling or nething what sounds cooler...
"I drive a Volkswagon"
"I drive a Honda"
Well Fritz, you have certainly won my heart with the volkswagon, take me now.
I never thought a VW passat was a performance car? Well they are not. Neither are Euros but they do alot better in terms of handling. European cars have quality(some) but some of them lack the 'soul' when driven hard. I know the passat handling department is poor, infact most VW out of factory do pretty poor in the handling department xcluding the R32, but even they dont have "Excellent" handling characteritics, they just have grip, which is different from handling, they are just too heavy.
Yep. hence I thought he was a troll. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by EuroAccord13
Pretty darn obvious and caught a big fish out of albii :rolleyes: lol
Hey guys. I'm new to the forum. how u doing?
Just to make it clear, I reckon EURO's are great. Was gonnna get one but decided to invest in some property 1st, so I'll have to dely my buy =(
My attentions was drawn to a comment that European cars lack spirit? I drive a Ford and C200. Since the C200 the only car which came close to matching the driving dynamics was the euro. The balance, handling and comfort of the cars is excelent. Only wish the supercharger on the Merc gave more output.
So i'd disagree that european cars lack spirit.
great purchase mate! nice extra's and she'll be pimpin with those rims and dropped, gotta get some pictures of that!:thumbsup:
European cars can handle really well. For example, my sister's Citroen C2 handles like it's on rail with hardly any bodyroll, although it also makes the ride really firm and uncomfortable at times.Quote:
Originally Posted by nich
However, I can't see how you can say that the only car that came close to matching the driving dynamics of C200 was the Euro. I can't really see the C200 as being a driver's car and I think they are more focused on comfort as opposed to the Euro having a good balance between comfort and a sporty feel.
Some Euro cars are pure handling machines. Especially french cars, Renault Clio Sport, Pug 206 Gti 180, and earlier 205 GTi. They have superb handling.
BMW cars are all very dynamic in terms of handling. Merc is the same, but they are heavier cars compare to the rest so might lacks a bit of agility.
VAG group cars (VW & Audi) however are not good at handling departments. They go alright in the straight line, but when it comes to corners they all are understeering biatches.
Go drive a Lotus Elise, you'll know what handling feels like.
My dad has a C200 Kompressor with AMG suspension and 18in AMG wheels. It DOES NOT handle like the Euro. Although it has an extremely good suspension, and a beautiful ride, it is not a driver's car in that you cannot feel anything through the steering wheel or in the car...the C200K is about the same size as the Euro but feels as though it weighs twice as much. Throttle is also not as responsive as the Euro. So, althougha great car to drive, very refined and comfortable, and good handling, not a driver's car and I dont think it handles as well as the Euro does, seems to have more body roll, notwithstanding the lowered suspension and 18in rims. (I wonder what the ride in a standard C200K feels like...must be like driving on clouds or something!)Quote:
Originally Posted by coladuna
Hi, My first post.
Today I bought a 2005 Accord Euro Standard in Milano Red 6sp manual.
I test drove a luxury manual version with 18inch wheels and was surprised how well the car handled. The ride was good also with the 18 inchers.
So I opted for my standard with 18 inch wheels.
I have just read that the Luxury has different suspension.
Can anyone tell me:
Will the standard euro handle the geometry for 18 inch wheels?
Will my suspension be that much different from the Euro?
Would I need a wheel alignment etc after I pick it up?
I was assuming that since the dealer recommended the 18 inch wheels that it will be ok, but can anyone offer insight into any potential issues of the Euro standard and low profile 18 inch wheels.
Im just a bit worried thats all.
I found the car to be fantastic and great value that why I bought it!! )
Ill get the car in 3 weeks! Can wait! :D