I need a new car

[scottie]

Brought home a new sled this morning. This one I found in Portland (and for under $10k!). I arranged one of my business flights so I had a 3-hr layover there on the way home so I could leave the airport and check out the car. I figured if it wasn't what I wanted I would just head back to the airport and finish my trip home. If it was a good car, I'd skip the second leg of the flight and drive it home.

Did the airline send you any weird notification/warning when they noticed you missed the second leg? I've always wondered what they'd do.

[Joe Public]

Are governors (the engine thingy, not the kind that Benson worked for) required on cars in the US?

No.

[kccougar]

Did the airline send you any weird notification/warning when they noticed you missed the second leg? I've always wondered what they'd do.

Nope. Nothing happened.

[kccougar]

Are governors (the engine thingy, not the kind that Benson worked for) required on cars in the US?

They are usually put on cars because of the tire choice of the manufacturer. They put tires on that are only rated to a certain speed so they put a corresponding governor on.

[old_gregg]

Are governors (the engine thingy, not the kind that Benson worked for) required on cars in the US?

art if you need to get the ecu reflashed on your bugatti i know a guy

[Pelado]

Are governors (the engine thingy, not the kind that Benson worked for) required on cars in the US?

Haven't seen that show in a while.

[Art Vandelay]

They are usually put on cars because of the tire choice of the manufacturer. They put tires on that are only rated to a certain speed so they put a corresponding governor on.

That makes sense. I've known two different cars that both "governed out" (?) at 130mph. I've heard tales of 160 and 180 mph, and wondered what the difference was- other than level of insanity of the driver.

[old_gregg]

That makes sense. I've known two different cars that both "governed out" (?) at 130mph. I've heard tales of 160 and 180 mph, and wondered what the difference was- other than level of insanity of the driver.

performance tune

[Shaka]

My Saab has a governor that will not let it go beyond 145.

[Dwight Schr-ute]

My Saab has a governor that will not let it go beyond 145.

Which is a good thing. That's probably a bit fast to be pulling a boat.

[Shaka]

Which is a good thing. That's probably a bit fast to be pulling a boat.

Yeah it sucks up Parley's as it is.

[Maximus]

Car broke down, thinking about buying a 2010 Acura TL AWD V6...for $19k.


Is that a bad choice? 60k miles. So it should last 5-10 years.

[wally]

Car broke down, thinking about buying a 2010 Acura TL AWD V6...for $19k.


Is that a bad choice? 60k miles. So it should last 5-10 years.

[old_gregg]

Car broke down, thinking about buying a 2010 Acura TL AWD V6...for $19k.


Is that a bad choice? 60k miles. So it should last 5-10 years.

way more than a kia

[Pelado]

Car broke down, thinking about buying a 2010 Acura TL AWD V6...for $19k.


Is that a bad choice? 60k miles. So it should last 5-10 years.

http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tl/2010/road-test/

Pros
Refined and powerful V6, manual transmission works well and adds quickness, impressive handling, superb front seats, roomy backseat, strong brakes.

Cons
Controversial styling, numb steering, marginal ride quality.

If you're a fan of the styling, the TL SH-AWD 6MT definitely belongs at the top of your shopping list. After all, its performance is competitive with that of the BMW 535i xDrive, which runs $10,000-$15,000 more when comparably equipped. And the TL SH-AWD is bigger and more comfortable than the marginally better-performing but pricier Audi S4.

Though more conservatively styled, the above-mentioned BMW and Audi are the only truly comparable luxury performance sedans with manual transmissions and the year-round versatility of all-wheel drive.