Dodge's Goal: 0-60 is 10 seconds.

ViciousEternal · 09-15-2009, 03:18 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5360028/michael-j-accavitti--

Oh, I get it now. It makes so much sense now. Dodge has been AIMING for 10 second 0-60 times. I thought they were trying for speedy and missing the mark.

Head Design Engineer: "Well, the guys upstairs want another new car design. And this time they want us to mix it up, really innovate."

Underling Design Engineer #1:
"Can we make it powerful and go fast?"

Head Dodge Design Engineer:
"No, the 10-second target 0-60 time still stands."

Underling Design Engineer #2:
"Does it have to be crap?"

Head Dodge Design Engineer:
"Yes. That mandate still stands as well."

Underling Design Engineer #2:
"But don't they know that we could build some really good, kick-ass, world class cars?"

Head Dodge Design Engineer:
"It is not our place to doubt the executives. I can only assume that a really good, kick-ass, world class car wouldn't sell."

Underling Design Engineers #'s 1 & 2:
"Oh."

Bimmer^Hue · 09-15-2009, 03:21 PM

American cars are crap

Bimmer330cibro · 09-15-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer^Hue

Most American cars are crap

Fixed.

Green_Shine · 09-15-2009, 03:22 PM

Yeee-hawww

Skeeter · 09-15-2009, 04:07 PM

I was really excited about the Challenger. Until I sat in it and drove it for a few miles.

I was really excited about the C6 vette. Meh.

I was really excited about the Taurus SHO. Then I sat in it this past weekend. Now I want one so bad because it is AMAZING.

inlinesicks · 09-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeter

I was really excited about the Challenger. Until I sat in it and drove it for a few miles.

I was really excited about the C6 vette. Meh.

I was really excited about the Taurus SHO. Then I sat in it this past weekend. Now I want one so bad because it is AMAZING.

The new SHO is

I would probably consider buying one but I heard they only come with auto's, I hope I'm wrong.

ViciousEternal · 09-15-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inlinesicks

The new SHO is

I would probably consider buying one but I heard they only come with auto's, I hope I'm wrong.

Twin Turbo V6

VillanovaGrad · 09-15-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViciousEternal

Twin Turbo V6

domestic depreciates like f*cking ridiculous, has the reliability of a made-in-china toy, the interior will break down after a year of ownership and there are countless more reasons to list

uhhhmeeer · 09-15-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer^hue

american cars are crap

+1

ViciousEternal · 09-15-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillanovaGrad

domestic depreciates like f*cking, has the reliability of a made-in-china toy, the interior will break down after a year of ownership and there are countless more reasons to list

I agree. That is why if I want a TTV6 I would buy a S4.

VillanovaGrad · 09-15-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViciousEternal

I agree. That is why if I want a TTV6 I would buy a S4.

b5 s4 also isnt reliable

ViciousEternal · 09-15-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillanovaGrad

b5 s4 also isnt reliable

I would take a VAG before a ford anyday tho.

Skeeter · 09-15-2009, 05:53 PM

No no no! Usually I'd agree, but the SHO interior just this feeling that I've never felt in an American vehicle including any new Caddy. It just felt like it would last. Granted, the trim felt chintzy and the cup holders were meh in the center console, but I was pleased.

Depreciation is what kills it for me. TO me i see the SHO and the TL-S SH on the same page. I'd go for the TL everytime.

VillanovaGrad · 09-15-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeter

No no no! Usually I'd agree, but the SHO interior just this feeling that I've never felt in an American vehicle including any new Caddy. It just felt like it would last. Granted, the trim felt chintzy and the cup holders were meh in the center console, but I was pleased.

Depreciation is what kills it for me. TO me i see the SHO and the TL-S SH on the same page. I'd go for the TL everytime.

cup holders lol

so f*cking american...

ViciousEternal · 09-15-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillanovaGrad

cup holders lol

so f*cking american...

you know.... for the triple venti white chocolate cream jizz fapacheno? Gota have my triple venti white chocolate cream jizz fapacheno.

brew · 09-15-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillanovaGrad

cup holders lol

so f*cking american...

What's wrong with cupholders?

Skeeter · 09-15-2009, 06:02 PM

I stoppped drinking those a while ago. I drink my costco Jose's coffee from my Mr. Coffee drip machine and haven't looked back. Its mediocre coffee for sure, but it costs pennys compared to Starbucks.

VillanovaGrad · 09-15-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brew

What's wrong with cupholders?

everything?

have you seen a real sports car? made in europe? that did not cater to the ever expanding americanism?

like the first gen m roadster/coupe? euro lotus elise?
no cup holders - pure driving, none of that multitasking bullsh!t with your supesized coke and eating mcdonalds on the run
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Skeeter · 09-15-2009, 06:07 PM

Cupholders to me are just a way of encouraging a spill waiting to happen.

ViciousEternal · 09-15-2009, 06:09 PM

The only thing that goes in my car iz *****es and bottled water.

09-15-2009, 03:22 PM	#4
Green_Shine Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan State Spartans Posts: 271 My Ride: Back seat riding View My Garage	Yeee-hawww __________________

09-15-2009, 04:07 PM	#5
Skeeter ™ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 1,579 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	I was really excited about the Challenger. Until I sat in it and drove it for a few miles. I was really excited about the C6 vette. Meh. I was really excited about the Taurus SHO. Then I sat in it this past weekend. Now I want one so bad because it is AMAZING. __________________

09-15-2009, 05:53 PM	#13
Skeeter ™ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 1,579 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	No no no! Usually I'd agree, but the SHO interior just this feeling that I've never felt in an American vehicle including any new Caddy. It just felt like it would last. Granted, the trim felt chintzy and the cup holders were meh in the center console, but I was pleased. Depreciation is what kills it for me. TO me i see the SHO and the TL-S SH on the same page. I'd go for the TL everytime. __________________

09-15-2009, 06:02 PM	#17
Skeeter ™ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 1,579 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	I stoppped drinking those a while ago. I drink my costco Jose's coffee from my Mr. Coffee drip machine and haven't looked back. Its mediocre coffee for sure, but it costs pennys compared to Starbucks. __________________

09-15-2009, 06:07 PM	#19
Skeeter ™ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 1,579 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	Cupholders to me are just a way of encouraging a spill waiting to happen. __________________

09-15-2009, 03:18 PM	#1
ViciousEternal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 36 My Ride: The Lightning View My Garage	Dodge's Goal: 0-60 is 10 seconds. http://jalopnik.com/5360028/michael-j-accavitti-- Oh, I get it now. It makes so much sense now. Dodge has been AIMING for 10 second 0-60 times. I thought they were trying for speedy and missing the mark. Head Design Engineer: "Well, the guys upstairs want another new car design. And this time they want us to mix it up, really innovate." Underling Design Engineer #1: "Can we make it powerful and go fast?" Head Dodge Design Engineer: "No, the 10-second target 0-60 time still stands." Underling Design Engineer #2: "Does it have to be crap?" Head Dodge Design Engineer: "Yes. That mandate still stands as well." Underling Design Engineer #2: "But don't they know that we could build some really good, kick-ass, world class cars?" Head Dodge Design Engineer: "It is not our place to doubt the executives. I can only assume that a really good, kick-ass, world class car wouldn't sell." Underling Design Engineers #'s 1 & 2: "Oh." __________________

09-15-2009, 06:09 PM	#20
ViciousEternal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 36 My Ride: The Lightning View My Garage	The only thing that goes in my car iz *****es and bottled water. __________________

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