tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post8897548696239662328..comments2024-02-21T09:18:08.330-08:00Comments on Technoracle (soon to be Canadian Cybertech): Car Reviews Indicate that New Cars are Cool But They Aren't Hot CarsDuane Nickullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08767498160563891543noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-7318546176770082252010-05-31T04:52:57.447-07:002010-05-31T04:52:57.447-07:00Such a nice write up, it is really interesting..Such a nice write up, it is really interesting..Term Papershttp://www.ghostpapers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-2558669917611865872009-03-29T19:46:00.000-07:002009-03-29T19:46:00.000-07:00Awesome post!If you move forward to buy a car, her...Awesome post!<BR/><BR/>If you move forward to buy a car, here is a tip:<BR/><BR/>When buying anew car you should bring a piece of paper to the dealership and make sure you do all the math of the finance calculations yourself. The point is not that they will do the math wrong. The point is you will see exactly how the deal is structured. Do not be afraid to take the time to do this or look like a fool. <BR/><BR/>Here are five other steps that may save you thousands if you follow them next time you buy a car: <A HREF="http://www.butasforme.com/2009/03/29/how-to-buy-a-new-or-used-car/" REL="nofollow">http://www.butasforme.com/2009/03/29/how-to-buy-a-new-or-used-car/</A>Juhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13971070789037251364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-57511163880062287792008-09-18T09:06:00.000-07:002008-09-18T09:06:00.000-07:00Agree with last comment. Form and marketing seem ...Agree with last comment. Form and marketing seem to triumph over function too often. The Porsche is one of the understated cars that actually perform over the claims (unlike Ferrari which often stretches their numbers). Case in point - my old 2001 twin turbo had an advertised 0-100KPH time of 4.2 seconds; everyone who tested it in real world conditions consistently got 3.9 seconds.Duane Nickullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767498160563891543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-47788162808860182732008-09-18T02:36:00.000-07:002008-09-18T02:36:00.000-07:00Well, it goes for many things, advertisements nowa...Well, it goes for many things, advertisements nowadays are really that interesting and convincing yet the product doesn't really posses that much quality. Advertisers just know how to really make it look nice and worth your moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-50630004922325839452008-07-22T23:10:00.000-07:002008-07-22T23:10:00.000-07:00So you are thinking about the cars with Cool+hot.....So you are thinking about the cars with Cool+hot....Thats really nice touch to your topic...if both needs to be present in a car...i believe that you need to pay a hefty sum for the car....I also believe that there are few makes that satisfy your need...Better to go through few reviews before deciding what to go for... http://www.buyingadvice.com/auto-reviews.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-70865966117840942092008-07-18T14:04:00.000-07:002008-07-18T14:04:00.000-07:00UPDATE:I have now sold my Porsche. For more than ...UPDATE:<BR/><BR/>I have now sold my Porsche. For more than 6 years I have driven Porsches and now must find an alternative. Not sure where this will go yet. Bike and skateboard are my preferred methods of transport but it is hard to carry lots of equipment for gigs etc.Duane Nickullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767498160563891543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-58346454061109124422008-07-18T10:29:00.000-07:002008-07-18T10:29:00.000-07:00What I am really conscious of though is the "net" ...What I am really conscious of though is the "net" cost of green autos. If the car doesn't pollute as much, yet the process of manufacturing and engineering the car results in more pollution, no one wins.<BR/><BR/>Economies of scale work well for bringing down pollution costs and creating greener manufacturing places but "one or two" off tesla roadsters are likely to produce more carbon than driving a pickup truck. If Tesla has to have 10,000 boxes of 10-25 individual components deliver by conventional automobiles every time they build one car, plus the manufacture of those custom parts uses more energy, where is the win.<BR/><BR/>I think the industry is moving in the right direction, but it is not thinking "net" yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-68727619657348848902008-07-18T08:51:00.000-07:002008-07-18T08:51:00.000-07:00When Tesla will have a car that cost around $20K a...When Tesla will have a car that cost around $20K and is not targeted to the 'high end' market - the world will be a (much) better green place, no? :) any way, I agree law should move the market to make car much more green then they are now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-24776750110315816842008-07-18T08:11:00.000-07:002008-07-18T08:11:00.000-07:00Drool!Drool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-49222960696183794942008-07-18T00:04:00.000-07:002008-07-18T00:04:00.000-07:00Duane, I agree that the smart cars would not ever ...Duane, I agree that the smart cars would not ever be hot cars. I think if someone still has to show off his new hot car - there is one coming that is "Ferrari California" [Came across here: <A HREF="http://www.autolinereviews.com/ferrari-california-photos-out-in-open/" REL="nofollow">http://www.autolinereviews.com/ferrari-california-photos-out-in-open/</A>]<BR/><BR/>We have to just wait for few months!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-17155920182617373212008-07-17T17:56:00.000-07:002008-07-17T17:56:00.000-07:00Tesla Roadster! Definitely has the technology cool...Tesla Roadster! Definitely has the technology cool factor of being 100% electric and 0-60 in 3.9 is hot enough for me! Now all I need is an extra $110,000 for the base model :-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-12628727709926720172008-07-17T17:14:00.000-07:002008-07-17T17:14:00.000-07:00Anonymous:I agree. I am confused why both the US ...Anonymous:<BR/><BR/>I agree. I am confused why both the US and Canadian Governments don't just MAKE IT A LAW that all new cars have to get XX MPG and meet XXX emissions targets. It's pretty bloody simple - if you make it mandatory people have to comply. <BR/><BR/>I say give industry 3 - 5 years to raise the minimum to 45 MPG otherwise you cannot sell the car in these countries. California went at it alone and now even Obama wants to use their model as the basis.Duane Nickullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767498160563891543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-39858574861834644872008-07-17T17:11:00.001-07:002008-07-17T17:11:00.001-07:00Some guy in Japan has managed to hack a prius (so ...Some guy in Japan has managed to hack a prius (so he claims) to get 116 MPG. <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/04/how_japanese_mi.php" REL="nofollow">http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/04/how_japanese_mi.php</A><BR/><BR/>not sure if this is audited but it is interesting. I'd love to see how to get high performance out of it at will (like a boost button)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-80665168058590390482008-07-17T17:11:00.000-07:002008-07-17T17:11:00.000-07:00Seatbelts, crumple zones, improved fuel mileage to...<I>Seatbelts, crumple zones, improved fuel mileage to name a few) are the direct result of innovation stemmed by racing.</I><BR/><BR/>Indeed, I always thought that one of my first acts as newly elected President of the U.S. would be to mandate zero-emissions for Nascar vehicle. Those boys would come up with the technology we all need in a season or two, tops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-81147552344226236272008-07-17T16:22:00.000-07:002008-07-17T16:22:00.000-07:00Anyone know some hacks? I found this:http://news....Anyone know some hacks? I found this:<BR/><BR/>http://news.cnet.com/2100-11389_3-6074671.html<BR/><BR/>MarkusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17460203.post-50737221937509970332008-07-17T14:34:00.000-07:002008-07-17T14:34:00.000-07:00I love my 2007 Prius for a lot of reasons, but as ...I love my 2007 Prius for a lot of reasons, but as a programmer, I really like the fact that it's hackable. That and the fact that it's the only new car I've ever bought that has actually increased in value (by about $2500) since I purchased it. Now that's hot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com