2010 M35 (第12頁)

dlin4229 · 2025-12-02T09:52:09+08:00

This is my previous posts...I think I know why the mpg of my sister MDX SH-AWD is so bad... Actually MDX SH-AWD only have torque-vectoring at the two rear wheels, just like my F car, not four wheels. (Sorry, I was wrong in the past!!!)As the torque vectoring at rear wheels could be activated anytime when you make a turn during acceleration, MDX has to constantly transfer the engine power to rear wheels through a very long drive shaft which is longer than the drive shaft of my F car (why? Thanks to the engine and transmission layout of the F car which is a RWD), and also longer than the additional front drive shaft of M35 AWD for the front tires.However, the front drive shaft of M35 is almost useless except you push the limit, like at least 70% throttle or 50% on wet during a turn!!! (Of course, I will NOT do that on public roads!!!)I think the additional drive shaft for rear wheels of FWD with AWD function should be longer than the additional front drive shaft of M35 AWD. In addition, AWD on FWD cars should be activated is much more frequency than that of M35 AWD, as AWD on FWD could be activated even when you just give 30% throttle during a turn!!! (why??? during acceleration, the front tires lose grip but rear tires get more grip!!!)So, I guess the MPG loss of FWD cars with AWD could be even worse than that of RWD cars with AWD!!! That's only my guess. I NEVER has any real world experience!!!

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2026-10-12 12:14

IS 400hp hybrid with F SPORT
vs
Q50 Nismo 420hp

If one day, I can see the above two cars show up in dealer lots, then I really don't know which I should buy... BOTH ARE GREAT!!! Maybe buy BOTH!!! 笑到噴淚

By the way, Acura TLX SH-AWD 400hp hybrid Type S is also a great buy if possible!!! If they can provide 500 or 600hp, then I'm in heaven!!! However, I don't think I could see them all in my life, except IN MY DREAM!!! 笑到噴淚

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2026-10-18 22:40

I always tell people driving a Civic in the US is better than driving a rolls royce in Taiwan... Why??? That's because USA still provides one of the best living environment in the world!!!

So, if I drive a 500hp or 600hp reliable performance car here, that would be perfect...

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However, the cost of living in the US is definitely NOT cheap. If I have to rent a house here for the last 15 years, I need to pay at least 600K USD for it and that's ONLY for the rents!!! Plus, 250K USD for my children's education expenses. The total of my credit card payments each month is 4K-7K USD which doesn't include bank checks and cash payments, even though I never had any credit card debts in my life!!!

SO, DON'T BE FOOLED BY THOSE VERY HIGH INCOMES IN THE USA!!! 笑到噴淚

PS: When we came to USA, both of my children were already 10 or more year old. The expense for any children below 5 here could be as high as 40K USD a year!!! 嚇到吃手手

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2026-10-20 1:42

That's why compare to Taiwan, cars are so cheap in USA, but there are a lot fewer people driving an expensive car here.

Let me tell you... I saw a lot more BMWs in small rural cities like Yunlin in Taiwan than in Silicon Valley which was one of the most rich area in USA!!! 笑到噴淚

Why??? That's the people here are generally a bit poorer than Taiwanese!!! However, many of the richest people in the world, like Tesla CEO, are living in USA!!!

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2026-10-20 10:21

You may say Taiwan also has Taroko...

Let me tell you the differences... In USA you can drive on a highway with a speed 70-80mph and see this kind of scenery for ONE HOUR CONTINUOUSLY!!!

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2026-10-24 22:04

This guy is 70 and still driving his Miata... So, I'm definitely fine with my next 600hp or more luxury performance car!!! (wish Japanese can make it soon!!!)

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2026-10-30 1:48

Dxmn it! M has another problem again!!!

The radiator cooling fan keeps running.(I just found the problem when I replaced the old coolant recently) Thank God. It's still not difficult to fix. $38USD for the part.

Believe it or not, I also got a quote from local Nissan. The price of OEM part was over $200USD!!! 嚇到吃手手

I also check the OEM part from Internet. The price was around $120USD plus shipping fee.

PS: I should not complain too much, as this is an over 17 year old car. NO CAR CAN LAST FOREVER!!! Nevertheless, NO ONE likes his/her car have a problem!!! NO ONE!!!