I get what you're saying, although I feel like this is debatable. The term 'shooting brake' is sort of blurred, and the reason that I referred to the 601 universal as a shooting brake is because one of the accepted definitions for a shooting brake is a smallish two-door station wagon. I suppose whether or not it could be considered a shooting brake might also be dependent on whether you consider the standard 601 to be a sedan or a coupe. Also, @Alex_Farmer557, 'hemi' is short for 'hemispherical combustion chamber,' so I suppose it doesn't refer specifically to the cylinder head or the cylinder itself, but rather just the shape of the space between the cylinder head and the piston at the point of ignition. Regardless, it still applies, as the combustion chamber on a two-stroke Trabant engine is hemishperical.
Despite what many people too young to remember think, small two-door wagons were a thing. Type 3 Squareback, Anglia, Escort, Kadett, Corolla...
I'm fully aware of this, and all I'm saying is that because the definition of the term is sort of ambiguous, you could argue that any two-door station wagon is also a shooting brake. I should clarify. I'm not saying that a 601 universal or any of the examples you listed aren't two-door station wagons. I'm simply taking advantage of a term having multiple accepted definitions. There's a lot of debate on what is and is not a shooting brake, and most claims are quite reasonable. All I'm saying is that one of the accepted definitions is a two-door station wagon, plain and simple. Basically, I'm using an ambiguously defined term to classify a two-door station wagon as a shooting brake for the purposes of portraying a Trabant as something far more sophisticated and extravagant than it is. I hope I haven't been annoying or toxic about anything, I have a hard time explaining myself properly with just writing.
Oh, okay then. I thought the Neon was crap because of the bad reputation it received. I know right, the Neon doesn't belong in Germany. Anyways, I think the Ford Pinto was a very dangerous car. Considering the fact that the rear end blew up when you hit it was very unsafe and could've easily killed somebody. @MrAnnoyingDude, can you please tell me why the Pinto wasn't a dangerous car?
It's not that simple. Yes, the Pinto as originally sold had a faulty fuel system. The fuel tank was in such a position that rear-ending the car can easily cause it to rupture and catch fire. People did die, although the media blew it out of proportion a bit (as the media often does). Ford was eventually forced to recall every Pinto and fix the problem, either by inserting a plastic protective piece or replacing the tank with one used on other Ford models. With either of those modifications made, the Pinto is much safer and much less likely to catch fire. (It's still a 1970's car, though, with only lap belts and no airbags. You're basically guaranteed to die in a head-on collision.)
I tested a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT 5MT today and I think I'm in love. The shifter may be a little sloppy, but the chassis and steering are so perfect, I feel like I could trust this car with my life on the most dangerous mountain pass. I'm not sure if it would get high marks from the magazines, but to me it feels like grasping the road with my bare hands! The throttle response, too, is the best I've ever driven, literally feels like a cable-throttle car, though I will admit that this includes the same hesitation and boggy, stally feeling when you nail the gas at low RPM in a high gear. The only possible issue that I noticed (other than the aforementioned boggy feeling under very specific circumstances; specifically when you are using a lot of throttle but shifting very short), is a strange sort of exhaust resonance that sounds almost like some kind of pinging. I've heard that an exhaust leak can sound like that, though not to that degree. If it turns out that it is just an exhaust resonance, I think I've found mine!
UPDATE: Upon further searching, the character of the sound I head seems consistent with fairly severe pinging under load. From my research this can be a bad MAF sensor (<$50, easy to replace), carbon buildup (use an additive and pray it works), or bad/stale gas (easy to solve just by filling it up). Still going to call, but will mention it to them.
The lancer you paid for only costs $9,500 in perfect condition --- Post updated --- I have a topic of conversation, in France since the beginning of Confinement (March 17 2020,) the number of big excessive speed (over 50 km/h/31 mph) increase, for example a 2009 Bentley Continental is flashed at 202 km/h (127 mph) instead of 130 km/h. (over 50 km/h : penality 6 points in driving license + fine 1500€ + stage) Do not forget that the famous Megane RS III since 2010 will be replaced by a Leon Cupra or a new Megane RS.
Thats why i love driving in Germany i can currently hit those speeds daily and the police isnt interrested
yes, but worse than Germany, in France, excessive speed record with 275 km/h and better with a Ferrari F8 Tributo or a Yamaha R1 (2019)
Yes, though as far as I know haggling is pretty much an expected part of buying a car from a dealer (and they start with high prices to compensate).
I think I've watched things before where people looked at cars and the seller started with a high price and then lowered the price. I have a question, what do you think of the Fiat Multipla?
AFAIK, it seems like a very versatile car. Looks are something to be desired though, especially the pre-facelift model.
