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more about #turbo more comments → Paul-Michael Van Hook: I own a 1989 Merkur Scorpio, and have a good amount of experience with the XR4Ti, and they are both phenomenal cars. Well-built, roomy, luxurious, an... more » MushyHeirloom: If it's in as nice shape as it seems to be, that's a High Sierra. more » Six Flags Over Tomsk: Do I dig these things? Yes. Do I dig them enough to pay $6k for (an admittedly nice) one? No. more » Uncle Bo: I voted Nice Price because $6000 really isn't a lot of money for a decent car. Those who complain the car is $1000 overpriced, or who can find one fo... more » engineerd: I think Mr. Graverobber has stolen the overly complex engineerd Fair Market Value (eFMV patent pending) program. This is like the 3rd Nice Price in a... more » LTDScott: Drop the price a grand and it'd be a nice price. more » superbadd75, now I remember why I left...: The price is just a little too high, but I love the car! The XR4Ti was so different from anything else even remotely American at the time, and as a ki... more » GIC asks not for whom the bell tolls: Pros: It's an extremely clean example of a scarce and quirky car with respectable panache and a dedicated cult following. Everyone saying "but I c... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Pipe-tastic, only because of the price. Shave $3K off it, to start, and that's a good place for the seller to begin negotiation. I really liked the ... more » sos10: European Cortina? How insulting! In Europe we had the Taunus, not some british derivative! more » maximum-sienna: As Graverobber said, it's all about perseption and aim, and Ford missed the mark on this one as much as my 3 year old misses the mark. EDIT: Conclus... more » tonyola: Crack Pipe. This is an pretty good example of a situation where being uncommon doesn't justify a high price. Even though this car is pretty clean and ... more » Flathead Smith: Price is too steep. more » SeanKHotay: Cracked Turbo Price. I luv me some Xrattys and this one's a nice example... ...but you can find good'uns for $3000-$3500. Add on to that the dumbed-... more » UDMan: Well, an actual XR4Ti that looks like it's in great shape. But the price seems to be a bit high on this one though, so with the slightest of margins, ... more » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
1988 Merkur XR4Ti for a Euro-Trashy $5,775!
Historically X marks the spot, however Ford seemed to miss the target with their mid-eighties imports. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants to know if time has improved the perception of their aim. More » -
#newcars
New Porsche 911 Turbo: 3.8-Liters, 500 HP Of Direct-Injection Glory
It may look like the old Porsche 911 Turbo, but this newest version of the 997 Turbo has been upgraded with the Carrera's 3.8-liter direct-injection mill. Can this old dog learn a new trick? More » -
#lexus
Twin-Turbo Lexus IS-F: A Proper Jet Car Substitute
Don't think you can convince the owner of the Gilda Ghia to sell his jet car to you? A twin-turbo IS-F tuned by Fox Marketing and Artisan Performance almost sounds the part. More » -
#carpocalypse
Dudes Run Wild: Dyno Party Is The New Drag Strip
How weird is an automotive subculture where the competing cars don't move an inch? Super weird. Still, even the strongest restraining belts can't contain the savage fun of this... dyno party. More » -
#howto
How Does Turbocharging Work?
Touted as a way for small, efficient engines to produce big power, turbochargers are thankfully making a comeback. But how exactly do they work? Popular Mechanics explains with a horribly-colored graphic. [Popular Mechanics] -
#wedgedwonders
Top Ten Best Wedge Car Designs Of The 60s, 70s and 80s
In car design, the wedge is something we can appreciate. Here's our list of the top ten most influential wedge-shaped designs of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
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#novelties
Vintage VW Bug Gets Turbocharged V8, Probably One Of The Four Horsemen
We're not sure what makes this vintage Volkswagen more terrifying, the turbocharged V8 engine or the unconventional (for a Bug) engine placement. Either way, this car fulfills a few dreams and, likely, a few nightmares. -
#racingnews
FIA Confirms S2000 Spec-Based Future For WRC
Interested in maintaining teams and competition in a bad economy, the FIA will move the World Rally Championship to a Super 2000 Spec car with optional control turbochargers in 2010. -
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#supersedans
Top Ten Coolest Super Sedans Ever, And None Of Them Are New
Lately, a few brands have been defining their own modern interpretations of the super sedan, with efforts like the Aston Martin Rapide, Lamborghini Estoque, Porsche Panamera, and even the Fisker Karma. The problem is they all feel a bit vulgar, lacking the cool factor of super sedans in the past. But before we can define what a super sedan is, first we must define what an ordinary sedan should accomplish. More » -
#industrynews
2008 Saab Turbo X Priced $11K Higher In Canada, Canadian Car Sales Bouyant Despite Price Disparities
Saab has just announced that the 2008 Turbo X — the new range-topping version of their 9-3 sedan — will start at $54,995 — just shy of 55,000 loonies. Do the math and that's $53,898 in real money, $11,388 (USD) more than the car will start at south of the Windsor-Detroit line. Yet vehicle sales in Canada remain strong, despite continuing price disparities and in contrast to US sales, which are on the decline. More »
