The Chevrolet Sonic
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The Chevrolet Sonic is... how do I put this, strange. It would be questionable to buy this. The top-of-the-line model comes with a turbocharged I-4, this is understandable, it is not a very heavy car. However, the standard comes with a larger normally aspirated I-4 that produces the same power. I have never said "Yes, I want a smaller turbocharged engine, rather that a normally aspirated engine that produces the same power". For those of you who don't understand, a turbocharger has to "spool up" before the car can start to move. This means that the car, even if you put the pedal to the floor, will not move for a second or so. This activity is known as "turbo lag". I would also like to bring up the fact that it is a miserable little toaster! It is funny to see a Sonic going down the road. Because they are so tiny, and relatively tall, they look like they are going really fast (when in reality the car is going 10 under the limit). If you look closely, you can you see that there are no rear door handles. How do they open? Did Chevrolet implement star trek doors, so when you stand in front of the Sonic, they open themselves?
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Do you need a phaser to start it? Will Bones materialize in front of the car after the inevitable crash? Inquiring minds want to know. ..
ReplyDeleteYou perhaps need Spock to use his Vulcan death grip on the rear doors to open them. The USS Enterprise will beam down Dr. McCoy if you happen to crash your Sonic, and Mr. Scott will repair the engine for you.
DeleteHa! It looks about as sleek and modern as the original Enterprise, is that a wire I see????
ReplyDeleteThey might have Sulu (sp?) As the spokesmodel!
ReplyDeleteYeah, Chekhov helps him by being the cameraman
DeleteAlso, "Sulu" is spelled correctly.
DeleteChekhov would never be content behind the camera. It would have to be a leading role, or nothing
ReplyDeleteCiptin! I demand a leading role! Ciptin Kerk are you listening?
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