Congratulations Audi, BMW & Subaru

evoWALO · August 8th, 2006, 6:00 PM

http://img311.imageshack.us/img311/5280/audibmwsub1os5.jpg

http://img311.imageshack.us/img311/3788/audibmwsub2hf8.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3455/audibmwsub3ve4.jpg

bone · August 8th, 2006, 6:03 PM

euhm, wasn't BMW's V10 voted engine of the year?

EDIT: and according to this site, the golf TSI twincharger was the winner

llpc60 · August 8th, 2006, 6:04 PM

we have the first one in one of our threads but not the other 2. frigin briliant

BlaRo · August 8th, 2006, 6:32 PM

Audi's and BMW's are great, but Subaru's takes the cake!
images/smilies/lmao.gif

Subaru executives: "Come to think of it, they are pretty ugly."

evoWALO · August 8th, 2006, 6:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaRo

Audi's and BMW's are great, but Subaru's takes the cake!
images/smilies/lmao.gif

Subaru executives: "Come to think of it, they are pretty ugly."

that's why subarus are cheap. images/smilies/tongue.gif

ryosuke · August 8th, 2006, 6:56 PM

i know the bmw one is genuine, but are the other ones as well?
that'd be hilarious. images/smilies/lol.gif

Blind_Io · August 8th, 2006, 7:03 PM

Cheap compared to BMW and Audi, but they are by no means a cheap car. I think in many ways they fill the gap left by Volvo when they went more luxury. My first car was a 1976 Volvo and it was a solid, well built reliable, and safe car, but did not have any extra trappings of luxury (but it did have AC, thank Eris).

Subaru fills that niche now, with very good crash test data, all wheel drive, good marks for reliability and a comfortable and stylish interrior that does not get bogged down in airconditioned hand stiched leather seats. I think of Subarus as a mid-priced car, at least in the US you can do alot worse and spend less money.

Before the Outback estate was redesigned to be a bit bigger, I had a real hard time fitting into Suabrus, not because of girth so hold the fat American jokes. I'm a tall guy at 6'4" and I have big feet at size 14 (US), at the time the Outback was not designed to handle someone of my dimentions. At an auto show I went to sit in the Subaru and was unable to do so in any kind of comfort, as I got out of the car I remarked to my friend, "It's just not going to happen, that thing is too damned small." At this point a little sales girl comes rushing over (and by little I mean 5-foot-nothing) and informs me that the car will, in fact, seat me. She then fiddles with all the controlls I had already fiddled with and stands back triumphantly.
"Go ahead, try it now!"
No joy, the car was just too small. As I pry myself out of the car I remark, "Sorry, I'll stick with my Dad's Land Cruiser."
"Oh, this can do everything a Land Cruiser can do!"
I just sat there dumbfounded. "Uhh, lady, I don't think this can go where we go."
"Oh, sure it can!" - with a big smile.
"Yeah, I've never seen one of these on Elephant Hill. The first obstacle is so steep that this would run into it, not over it. Everything from the front wheel forward would have to be removed, then a you tip up you will scrape off everything behind the rear wheel, and as you crest the boulder you will remove everything between the wheels. And this clearly can't do everything a Land Cruiser can - because I can sit in a Land Cruiser."

Anyway, that's my funny Subaru story. Next time I'll tell you about the 1980's Legacy vs my posessed '76 Volvo.

The new Outbacks are much better for legroom, and are quite comfortable for me as a passenger (I have not driven one). It sure felt solid driving up to Tahoe.

un-dee · August 8th, 2006, 7:10 PM

Subaru won a single sub-category of the engine of the year award, BMW won 90% of the others... i wouldn't brag about that so much.

matt_shaw · August 8th, 2006, 7:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Un-Dee

Subaru won a single sub-category of the engine of the year award, BMW won 90% of the others... i wouldn't brag about that so much.

But Subaru pretty much only makes one engine.

geeman · August 8th, 2006, 7:51 PM

That Subaru ad does not make much sense. Sure, Subaru won the best engine prize in 2-2,5litre engines, but BMW won the overal prize!

BlaRo · August 8th, 2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeman

That Subaru ad does not make much sense. Sure, Subaru won the best engine prize in 2-2,5litre engines, but BMW won the overal prize!

It does seem a bit contrived, Subaru marketing execs are probably still feeling high and mighty ever since Car and Driver compared a WRX to a 330xi and an S4. Still funny, though, that they can take the piss themselves when it comes to looks. And I still want an STI.

In the end Audi wins. Le Mans > World Car of the Year silliness. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

bartboy9891 · August 8th, 2006, 11:15 PM

i love these ad's, though im kind of wondering whether or not they are real

evoWALO · August 8th, 2006, 11:32 PM

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1354/bmwthankscu8.jpg

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/9861/bmwleaderiv6.jpg

amdforever · August 9th, 2006, 12:33 AM

I don't think the last ones are real.

POWERRR!! · August 9th, 2006, 1:39 AM

This one is real for sure, I took this photo myself.

http://img313.imageshack.us/img313/8688/pict00205va.th.jpg

Viper007Bond · August 9th, 2006, 2:07 AM

Yeah, I've seen that one before. images/smilies/lol.gif

Subby

FATMOUSE · August 9th, 2006, 2:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amdforever

I don't think the last ones are real.

Mercedes + 'lousy car' accusation = AMDEXPLOSION images/smilies/tease.gif

Dark_Templer_102 · August 9th, 2006, 3:55 AM

I own a subbie and these ads are the roar at the forums..

You have to think though, BMW and Audi have so much more marketing and sell alot more then tiny little Subaru.

And its fun to poke jokes, makes you wonder how they will respond. Mitsu could give Subaru with a run with ads.

By the way, that 2.5 Engine isn't really "new" so it couldn't have really won that award...

ryosuke · August 9th, 2006, 4:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amdforever

I don't think the last ones are real.

thats very obvious...in BMW ads, the part where the BMW logo is, is always made up from two parts.

HOKUM · August 9th, 2006, 6:46 AM

They're looking so good.... Yeah, right....

August 8th, 2006, 6:00 PM	#1
evoWALO Joined: Nov 11th, 2004 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Philippines / Naples, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 783 Rep Power: 27	Congratulations Audi, BMW & Subaru

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BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,259 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 372	Audi's and BMW's are great, but Subaru's takes the cake! Subaru executives: "Come to think of it, they are pretty ugly." __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

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ryosuke Joined: Jul 28th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: franconofurd, germsmany Age: 24 Posts: 1,618 Car: FZ50 GTR Rep Power: 19	i know the bmw one is genuine, but are the other ones as well? that'd be hilarious. __________________ Goddo supiido yuu! Burakku emparaa

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Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:49 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,996 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Cheap compared to BMW and Audi, but they are by no means a cheap car. I think in many ways they fill the gap left by Volvo when they went more luxury. My first car was a 1976 Volvo and it was a solid, well built reliable, and safe car, but did not have any extra trappings of luxury (but it did have AC, thank Eris). Subaru fills that niche now, with very good crash test data, all wheel drive, good marks for reliability and a comfortable and stylish interrior that does not get bogged down in airconditioned hand stiched leather seats. I think of Subarus as a mid-priced car, at least in the US you can do alot worse and spend less money. Before the Outback estate was redesigned to be a bit bigger, I had a real hard time fitting into Suabrus, not because of girth so hold the fat American jokes. I'm a tall guy at 6'4" and I have big feet at size 14 (US), at the time the Outback was not designed to handle someone of my dimentions. At an auto show I went to sit in the Subaru and was unable to do so in any kind of comfort, as I got out of the car I remarked to my friend, "It's just not going to happen, that thing is too damned small." At this point a little sales girl comes rushing over (and by little I mean 5-foot-nothing) and informs me that the car will, in fact, seat me. She then fiddles with all the controlls I had already fiddled with and stands back triumphantly. "Go ahead, try it now!" No joy, the car was just too small. As I pry myself out of the car I remark, "Sorry, I'll stick with my Dad's Land Cruiser." "Oh, this can do everything a Land Cruiser can do!" I just sat there dumbfounded. "Uhh, lady, I don't think this can go where we go." "Oh, sure it can!" - with a big smile. "Yeah, I've never seen one of these on Elephant Hill. The first obstacle is so steep that this would run into it, not over it. Everything from the front wheel forward would have to be removed, then a you tip up you will scrape off everything behind the rear wheel, and as you crest the boulder you will remove everything between the wheels. And this clearly can't do everything a Land Cruiser can - because I can sit in a Land Cruiser." Anyway, that's my funny Subaru story. Next time I'll tell you about the 1980's Legacy vs my posessed '76 Volvo. The new Outbacks are much better for legroom, and are quite comfortable for me as a passenger (I have not driven one). It sure felt solid driving up to Tahoe. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

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geeman Joined: Apr 18th, 2005 Last Online: 10:10 AM Location: Finland Age: 23 Posts: 1,305 LFS Status: Rep Power: 62	That Subaru ad does not make much sense. Sure, Subaru won the best engine prize in 2-2,5litre engines, but BMW won the overal prize! __________________ Stop chasing shadows, just enjoy the ride.

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Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: 9:37 AM Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,677 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	I own a subbie and these ads are the roar at the forums.. You have to think though, BMW and Audi have so much more marketing and sell alot more then tiny little Subaru. And its fun to poke jokes, makes you wonder how they will respond. Mitsu could give Subaru with a run with ads. By the way, that 2.5 Engine isn't really "new" so it couldn't have really won that award... __________________

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