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**th3 factory freak** · 03-03-2010, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Char1iebrown

Oh yeah! the Japanese now how to make a 6......I was looking at an Acura TL when I was looking for a new car, the interior is gorgeous. And it was quick too, but I bet the TL/S is outstanding, I love the tl/s' wheels very sporty

And they sure know how to make an 8 as well.

**Char1iebrown** · 03-03-2010, 07:27 PM

Yes they do lol, I prefer American V8 over Japanese V8, and I would prefer a Japanese V6 over an American V6. And I would never buy a 4cyl unless it has a manual transmission and is Vtech.

But this is all my opinion.

**partsfreak** · 03-03-2010, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Char1iebrown

Yes they do lol, I prefer American V8 over Japanese V8, and I would prefer a Japanese V6 over an American V6. And I would never buy a 4cyl unless it has a manual transmission and is Vtech.

But this is all my opinion.

I wouldnt buy a 4 cyl unless it was on a lawn tractor or a motorcycle

**The Chariot** · 03-03-2010, 07:33 PM

The new 5.0 from Ford kicks some major arse. Over 400 HP, wide torque curve. You don't have to wind up American V8s to get power. Torque for the win.

**Char1iebrown** · 03-03-2010, 07:36 PM

Haha yes

**The Chariot** · 03-03-2010, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Char1iebrown

Haha yes

That Caddie is another example....

**Char1iebrown** · 03-03-2010, 07:58 PM

Yeah all my cars have been an American V8. It's something about that low lopey tone....that just gets me ahh

**Batman** · 03-12-2010, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by Char1iebrown

Yes they do lol, I prefer American V8 over Japanese V8, and I would prefer a Japanese V6 over an American V6. And I would never buy a 4cyl unless it has a manual transmission and is Vtech.

But this is all my opinion.

I think this is dead on. And if you need a V12 pick a German one over an Italian one. I also don't by 4 cylinders but I think I would pick a German 4 cylinder over a Japanese one (with exception made to the S2000).

**th3 factory freak** · 03-18-2010, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Char1iebrown

And I would never buy a 4cyl unless it has a manual transmission and is Vtech.

But this is all my opinion.

You have not driven a Subaru STi or a Mitsubishi Evo............otherwise you'd made some adjustments to you list.

**th3 factory freak** · 03-18-2010, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by The Chariot

The new 5.0 from Ford kicks some major arse. Over 400 HP, wide torque curve. You don't have to wind up American V8s to get power. Torque for the win.

Well, the new 5.0L V8 from Toyota kicks ass too. 416 bhp, 371 lbs ft. This engine is in the Lexus IS-F which I intend to buy. I drove the car in 2007 on the track and it was great, lots of low end torque and 8 speed transmission. Redline is at 6800. 300 lb-ft at 2000 RPM or there abouts.

I then drove the BMW M3 E92 (got my flame suite on), a whole different kind of experience. The stroke on this engine is shorter, it revs higher (redlines at 8400) and did not feel as torquie as the Toyota V8. Displacement is 4.0L.

It really comes down to preference.