So I test-drove a car today...
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Topic: So I test-drove a car today...
Posted By: Rambino
Subject: So I test-drove a car today...
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:45pm
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SL550 mmmmmmmm....... ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:46pm
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meh... nice car... but meh ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: STOcocker
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:46pm
| hawt |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:46pm
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That car is pure sex!
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Posted By: Roll Tide
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:46pm
You only say that because you don't have one. ------------- <Removed sig for violation of Clause 4 of the New Sig Rules> 
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carl_the_sniper wrote:Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:49pm
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:53pm
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It was truly outstanding. Very fast, but obviously not as zippy as a Corvette or similar. Stopping and cornering was unbelievable - but the main feature is that it drove so amazing while still being comfortable. Most sports cars are (IMO) not particularly comfortable to drive. This one cornered at 50mph in grand luxury. I definitely felt like I was driving a Mercedes. I seriously enjoyed it. Carl - they start at about 100k (US$) ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: kickinwing2010
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:54pm
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i would love to have it just wouldnt love to pay for insurance or repairs
because they would be through the roof. ------------- 
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Posted By: Hairball!!!
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:56pm
Insurance on a car like that is better than on something like a cheaper import sports car. Besides, the people that can afford an SL550 or above are old enough to not have insane teenage insurance rates, or really need to worry much about how much their insurance costs. |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:56pm
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i can think of thousands of better ways to spend 100k still cool that you drove it though ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:56pm
| Get a gallardo, then come hang out with me |
Posted By: -ProDigY-
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:57pm
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Sucka couldn't keep up with my dopeass ride... 
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Posted By: STOcocker
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 4:58pm
I definitely know what you mean about smooth driving. I get to drive my mom's Lexus when I need it right now because my car is going to get fixed. There is definitely a difference between those luxury brands and other brands. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:01pm
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Other than the slight cost difference, my main problem is that that type of car is generally not particularly comfortable. I can't drive to work every day in a car that gives me a headache. But damn they are nice cars, though. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: BooksAndLeaves
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:01pm
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omg one time me and my friends were on the interstate going 80 to begin with, then here comes one of those flying past, just going in and out of the lanes. it was truly amazing |
Posted By: High Voltage
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:03pm
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I'd hit it.
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Posted By: Rico's Revenge
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:07pm
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Pure sweetness... I can't wait for the kids to be out of college. The last one is a HS Junior, I hope he doesn't think he is going to be on the 7 year Collegiate Plan!!! |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:09pm
| psh... my ride owns that thing. |
Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:10pm
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Damn you lawyers. When I start my company and become a millionaire, I will buy a more expensive car than you out of spite... and cookies and beer for the rest of you. ------------- 
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Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:15pm
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Oh man that's a nice car. You lucky devil.
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:20pm
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I should clarify - I test-drove it, I didn't buy it. I might, and I would like to, but that would take a lot of wife-negotiations first... Anything with only two seats will be hard to get approval for. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:21pm
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Lawyers... So when are you going to buy me a Viper? ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell" 
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Posted By: WGP guy2
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:39pm
| Psh... who cares about the car, I like the background! |
Posted By: Kristofer
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:44pm
very nice. get it. or get this.
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 5:56pm
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Hummers ftl... Hot car though, need a buncha pics if you buy it.... -------------  |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 6:45pm
Audi owns Lamborghini now (has for a while) so several differences have been made. I've heard its not too bad comfort wise. Yeah, the old countache was a pain, hard to shift, couldnt see, etc...but they've come a long way http://youtube.com/watch?v=u02evNU74Ls - Top Gear |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 6:57pm
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Huh. Didn't know that. I'll be sure to look at lambo's next time I'm in the market for a very very expensive car. Sadly, still beyond my reach. :( ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 6:58pm
Rambs, you can still test drive with absolutely no intention of buying 
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Posted By: BARREL BREAK
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:03pm
Rambs, how would you rate it? |
Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:04pm
| hawtness |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:06pm
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Oh sure - but there is a limit to even my ability to sweettalk people. I talked them into a test ride in the 100k SL, but they still won't even let me SIT in the SLR... But I know a guy who is a serious car buyer... maybe if I tag along with him... hmm... now you've got me thinking... ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:09pm
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10/10 in all departments except sudden accelleration. Once it gets going it does pretty well, but it an automatic, and there is some transmission lag when you first hit the pedal. I did burn rubber at every stop, though. The mileage is also a bummer (15/20), but not unexpected for that kind of engine. It is as comfortable as my E-Class, except that I could corner at 50mph. I had "the grin" on my face the whole time. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Kristofer
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:25pm
| how about Ferrari's? Those are beautiful |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:28pm
| Get a maybach, you can dish out $900,000 right? |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:30pm
| hell... i'm happy when i get to drive my mom's corolla. |
Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:41pm
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If you want a sportscar, get a sportscar. A lotus or a porsche. There is little room for cushyness in sportscars. Z4 is a little too cushy for my liking. Get the M Roadster if you want something sporty and isn't going to bruise your butt if you hit a pebble. If they put the new 3.5L twin turbo motor in the Z4, get that instead. Better gas milage than the 6 cylinder M motor. As for the wife, start out asking for a lambo, then when you go for something cheaper make sure she knows how responsible you're being and what a huge sacrifce you're making so you can still have a fun car and save money. If she absolutly needs 4 seats, M3. In the 100k range, M6.
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:42pm
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One of http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/m_slrmclaren.asp - these bad boys pulled into a Carls Jr. parking lot across from where I was pulling into traffic. Try to test one out! |
Posted By: Proboho
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:43pm
I have senn better looking cars, but I would of course take that car if given to me lol 
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Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 7:48pm
| What happened to the Tesla Roadster? That thing is mad efficient, 0 to 60, and back to 0 in something like 6 seconds. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 8:44pm
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I still love the Tesla. This is all very theoretical still...
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Posted By: .Ryan
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 8:51pm
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Yeah man, go for the Tesla!
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Posted By: Hairball!!!
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:31pm
| Skip the SL, go for the SLK. |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:34pm
| bentley... fo sho. |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:37pm
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Don't make me find pics of Venoms again... ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: mbro
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:39pm
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'98 Ford Escort ftw.
I guess those years of studying and hard work have paid off for old rambino..... Stupid rich partner at one of the largest law firms in the country. ------------- 
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Posted By: Squishey
Date Posted: 09 November 2006 at 11:42pm
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my step dads got a MB C 320 sedan, its such a nice a car to drive. i have also drove the clk430 coup. my neighbours got a sl320 or seomthing like that for sale. iths like an 1985 though ------------- Canadians do it on top. 
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Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 12:03am
now... all i have to do is work my way up the corporate ladder and i'll be right up there with him... together... we can take over the world!!!!! |
Posted By: Rico's Revenge
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 9:20am
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WHOO HOOOOO!!! I'm saving this!!! I will hold you to it Tolgak! |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:04am
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I test-sat an SLK, and just couldn't get comfortable. Too small inside. Otherwise, I would have been seriously tempted, given the price differential.
The car guy friend I mentioned offered to sell me his almost-new Bentley Continental GT for cheap because he wanted to upgrade to the new GTC. Unfortunately "cheap" for a Bentley isn't exactly "cheap" the way most of us use that word... Nice car though.
I drove an Escort for years after law school. Great car.
I wish. I'll let you know when that happens... ;) ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: darkSIDEofMOON
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:20am
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should have tested the SL65 AMG. it will leave the new ZO6 in the dust. twin-turbo V12 with 604hp and 738lbs of torque at 2000-4000K rpm. btw if you want a very good car, the ZO6 is a great car. but then again i think you are looking for more plush. i want an all around performer on and off the track.  ------------- oh no, strikes...watch out now..oooohhh |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:30am
And it's toyota, so it'll last you forever. |
Posted By: XenoSabre
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 12:37pm
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Imma have to get a new car soon, I guess.
currently looking at Chevy Cobalts... 
Thoughts??? ------------- [IMG]http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f76/Xeno-Sabre/kutaragi.png"> http://xeno-sabre.deviantart.com/ - http://xeno-sabre.deviantart.com/ |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 3:23pm
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I drove behind a Cobalt a while the other day. It was detagged and a little riced, so I didn't immediately know what it was, but it looked good enough to get my attention, and I circled for a while trying to figure out what it was. The "SS" on the side finally gave it away. It looked kind of Japanese, kind of not, and very nice. Don't know how they drive, but they certainly CAN look good on the road. Heck, I'll say that for most of the new Chevies - they have definitely improved the appearance on the road. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Predatorr
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 3:48pm
car and driver did a nice article on the cobalt, or one of those car magizines i read. Regardless, they said it was pretty decent, but if you're looking for something sporty, small, and fast, the Dodge Neion SRT-4 is actually pretty nice. Turbo and everything, I thought it was a POS until I read an article on it in Autoweek. |
Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 3:51pm
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My ride owns all else.
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Posted By: Rico's Revenge
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:45pm
Not... ------------- "Thats right, I play pump... your girlfriend borrowed my last set of batteries." "How many times a second are you going to miss me before I shoot you?" Dave Ellis Rocks!!! |
Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 4:51pm
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I'm trying to trade my '65 Skylark for an '87 Grand National.
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 8:28pm
Well, I know, but that is my bike (at least the model... im too lazy to set up a white background...) and it is my only mode of transportation after all... -------------
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Posted By: battlefreak
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 8:31pm
As for me ima truck guy id post my truck but my pc crashed sos i dont have pics but if youd like to check it out... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2440271 - Heres a cardomain link notice in the 5th pic the truck in the backround, thats my 1950 for panel im gonna restore ------------- 
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Posted By: 8-Ball
Date Posted: 10 November 2006 at 11:48pm
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thats 100k ... ehhh I'm good and as for comfy i liked the viper this guy was selling his and he let me check it out since i was like 13 and i was like in awe in seeing it (small small town .... very small... so not normal seeing more high end cars like that) as for me I'm a ricer (plz don't burn me for saying this) but my eyes are on getting a 1995 Jetta and making me a tuner and no i don't plan on copying the car on fast and the furious (i get that a lot) |
Posted By: procarbinefreak
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 12:03am
| screw a new car... just throw some 22 inch spinners on the ride you got now. |
Posted By: Predatorr
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 12:07am
lame, if you want something from the east, or at least europe, go mercedes or BMW. Jettas are terrible for tuners unless you have a ton to spend |
Posted By: battlefreak
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 10:53am
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Posted By: Roll Tide
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 11:35am
Audi > BMW ------------- <Removed sig for violation of Clause 4 of the New Sig Rules>
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Posted By: glazener24
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 12:28pm
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My uncle has one of those, except his is blue. |
Posted By: Cedric
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 1:34pm
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Doesn't Rico have some nice rides?
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 1:43pm
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He got rid of him boat, but I believe he still has his pimped-out Lexus. Maybe he'll post some snazzy pictures. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: pntbl freak
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 1:47pm
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Posted By: Sammy
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 4:12pm
| What happened to the E55/E63? Or did you get that and keep your old E320? If you are looking in the way of a luxurious, yet sporty car, I would wait for the Audi R8. It should be in the 80-100 range, it will be awd, 420 hp, Mid engine (glass over engine, like a 360/430) and it might eventually get the V10 from the Gallardo. Sl's are nice but every snowbird and their mother has one. Plus, with Mercedes dilluting themselves with so many classes of cars like the R, SLK, future MLK, their reliability has really gone down. The Sl and last gen S are both rated as "Poor" reliability by consumer reports. And heck, why not just go for an M6 convertible for about the same price of the SL550? |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 4:54pm
Rambino, thoughts on a BMW M3?
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 5:02pm
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I still have the E320. I am pre-shopping for its replacement whenever I decide to get rid of it. The cars I am currently considering is another E-Class (either AMG or Bluetec), SL, BMW M3, M5, whatever diesel they eventually bring here, and occasionally I contemplate a Porsche, Lotus, Tesla, old Ferrari, or something along those lines. I want something zippy, but realistically I will probably end up buying something with a proper back seat. I will probably end up wanting an automatic as well, since this will be my commuting car, and that will limit my choices among the more sporty cars. For the same reason, I do need something very comfortable. I am not really looking for a race car. But this is still a ways out. I am a slow shopper. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Predatorr
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 5:03pm
M6 >* paddle shifters = teh secks |
Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 5:07pm
One Million US-5s? I really dont like imports. Id rather have an old Mustang or Chevelle or Daytona or something and customize the crap out of it.(Replace almost every stock part with something lighter or something) just to mess with Gallardo owners.(People would admit me to a mental hospital for that). And I know im a big 11 year old muscle head. I know my aunt has a 60 or 40k new marcedes sedan. It has a V6 but its accually kinda fast.... ------------- 
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 5:28pm
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The M6 is pretty - but much like the CLS, it's a tweener. It kind of has a back seat, but not one that I could could people in. Might as well get a 2-seater. And, of course, the M6 is a bit pricy too. But definitely pretty. And separately, of course, I would like to be a responsible citizen and not get a complete gas guzzler. That's where the diesels come in. 35+ mpg with a luxury car, and the option to go biodiesel. Paying a gas guzzler tax gives me a headache - not so much for the money as the underlying moral issue. I can't stand waste. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: choopie911
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 5:29pm
Or, as I said, the Tesla. It has NO internal combustion engine. |
Posted By: Da Hui
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 6:55pm
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Rambino test drive the M3 its one damn fine vehicle. As for zip AND comfert a Porsche is the way to go. I drove a Boxter a little while ago and damn, those cars are nice. ------------- 
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Posted By: Predatorr
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 7:07pm
| i guess the next best thing, if you want something sporty, but not a pain to drive would be something with paddle shifters, or triptronic? I think the M5 and M6 are auto but can switch to paddle. I don't remember the article i read on them. I think the M5 is a sedan |
Posted By: Da Hui
Date Posted: 11 November 2006 at 7:21pm
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If I had the money I would be looking at BMW. I have a serious passion for them. Mercedes have not been the vehicle they once where since Chrysler bought them out in '99 (I think). Granted they drive nice and look sexy but are expensive to keep up and have mechanicle problems. Another vehicle you should look at is Nissan 350Z. Its not known as a luxury vehicle but it is very comfertable and drives very nicely. Also the convertable draws the ladies very nicely. Another vehicle I think someone mentioned is the Honda S2000, unless your a 2ft tall midget that is not the vehicle for you. -------------
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Posted By: darkSIDEofMOON
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 12:33pm
noticed you don't drive cars. BMW > most cars today. especially when it comes to the 3 seris. paddle shifters are only cool when they are REAL paddles. ones that hold gears at redline until you shift and shift hard and fast. ------------- oh no, strikes...watch out now..oooohhh |
Posted By: Hairball!!!
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 2:26pm
| If you seriously consider an M car, be sure to test drive one with the SMG if you don't want the stick. I hear they've improved it, but the E46 M3's SMG transmission is not very refined. It's jerky and rough, but it sure is fast. Definitely sports oriented rather than commuter or even daily driver oriented. |
Posted By: Roll Tide
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 3:26pm
The A4 is a much nicer car than the an equivalent 3 series BMW. And yes I've driven both. ------------- <Removed sig for violation of Clause 4 of the New Sig Rules>
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Posted By: STOcocker
Date Posted: 12 November 2006 at 4:31pm
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http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Features/article_1827.shtml - http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Features/article_1827 .shtml The Audi S8 Fast, comfortable, and practical. |
Posted By: darkSIDEofMOON
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 12:33am
nicer how? what exactly makes the car that much nicer? the fact that audi has a huge repretation for being terribly unreliable. my friend in fact has a a4 and hates the thing. said if he did more research that he would have chosen something else. also if you are looking for a car that is numbed down, meaning that vague steering and unsettling ride. then yes the A4 is your car. i have never liked a audi car due to is drive. the 3 seris i have always liked due to their road abilities. i am a small car person, personally i want a car wieghing less than 3000pounds, but for a larger car, it is one of the best i have ever tested. then refinement. i still find the bmw to be a notch better, though i still hate that little hand pod thing in the center consol. the audi's interior reminded me too much of my friends grandma's caddy. nothing bad, but nothing exciting either. power, i tested the old BWM, not the newest one with the inline twin turbo'd 6. but i hear it is faster. hands down, there is a reason why there are more BMW's out there than Audi's. besides the audi reminds me too much of VW, though their new grills do give them a better chance of seperating themselves. ------------- oh no, strikes...watch out now..oooohhh |
Posted By: Shub
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 1:27am
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I predict that roughly half of the people in this thread discussing the virtues of Beamers and Benzes own a 94 Chevy Corsica...
Especially Rambs
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Posted By: DeTrevni
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 1:34am
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TRUE domestic FTW. That reads as 1971 or earlier. ------------- Evil Elvis: "Detrevni is definally like a hillbilly hippy from hell"
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Posted By: ekeboo
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 10:23am
I would just pick up the new Z06 for 70 grand and have fun with that for a while. -------------  
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 10:29am
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Corvettes are nice - very nice. But, sadly, they are not a great commuting car. Too much work to drive, not enough extra space, not enough winter capabilities, etc. If I had an extra space in the garage, then maybe (assuming I could get it past the wife, which I couldn't), but as it is the Corvette will remain my teenage fantasy. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 10:58am
| I actually agree with dark side on something, wow. But yes BMW>Audi. Audi's reliability has come up in recent years, but they still make a damn heavy car. BMW had been sliding bit in the horsepower game, but the new twin turbo should change that. I have yet to drive the new 3series, but the last E46 model was great. BMW has it all over Audi in my book even when you just compare the handling, feedback from the steering, and the way it puts power to the road(RWD or rear biased AWD) Audi is still a fancy VW. If BMW would offer AWD with the 2 door models or get away from the heavy cars and bring the 1 series (which I could actually espire to own) over here, that'd be a great move. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 11:25am
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Lots of my friends swear by Audis, but I have to agree with red/darkside that I far prefer BMW. I am not aware of the reliability issues so much, but I find the Audi design uninspiring, and the 3 is clearly a better drive than the A4, and the 5 is better than A6. Haven't driven the A8 to compare, but a friend of mine has one and loves it (although I note that another friend has a VW Phaeton, which is essentially the same car, and paid thousands less. Audis are nice cars, but IMO far inferior to BMW and M-B. And red - the 1s are really really cool. I wouldn't hold my breath for them to come here, though. But (granted these are older), you might look into the old stubby 3s. Don't remember the designation... a cousin of mine has one and it is the zippiest thing. Total blast to drive. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 11:40am
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You mean the E36 318ti hatchback? That's what i'm driving now. |
Fun little car, with a few things that could have been better but would have increased the price. It's a tad underpowered, but if you keep it wound up that's not much of a problem. The rear suspension is the same as the older E30 3 series and Z3, which isn't that great, and the leg room and rear visability aren't great, and the seats suck. I do have enough leg room, barely, and the rear vis is as good a convertable with the top up. It also gets 32mpg and has a roundel on it. My dad and my aunt are the only people I know who actually bought the things. I'll buy my aunt's if she ever sells it. It has better seats and a slightly bigger engine than ours. If they'd imported it with the 2.3L six it would have sold, my dream is to buy one and do an M3 engine/suspension conversion and have a sleeper from hell.Posted By: Rico's Revenge
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 5:04pm
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My Lex is old... 1995. But I've had her forever. I actually pulled her out of the garage last week and my inspection ran out in March just to give you an idea of how long she sat. I am sending he to the body shop to get some small spider cracks touched up and then I think she will be up for sale... cheap. I do want a Vette now. There are several places around here offering '07 Baselines for sub-$40K. I would go with a "older" Z06 but I think the 400hp of the baseline will be fine for me now... I don't race very much and if I do it isn't in a street car. My other option is a C5 (pre-2K5) Vette Convertible which would be awesome for those long Texas Hill Country road trips. Anyway, here are a couple pics... besides Intake and Exhaust, no engine mods but, it is the same engine as a non-turbo Supra so its not like it doesn't move. Most of the changes were body, wheels and tires (19X10 (r) and 19X8.5 (f)), slight lowering, Veilside kit direct from Japan, Toyota Aristo tail lens, custom interior, and a USAC/IASCA winning Sound Quality sound system.
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Posted By: Sammy
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 7:57pm
I forgot you had an old E36. Woot, old bimmers rule. I've been wanting to get an E30 as a complete toy car for around 1k, and just have fun with it.
Bmw already has. The new E92 07 BMW 328xi 2 door coupe is awd. I think the new 335i turbo will eventually get awd in the coupe. And I too, look forward to the 1 series. Audi has the A3, why can't bmw just bring the 1 here!?!?! |
Posted By: Da Hui
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 8:32pm
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Shelby GT500 anybody? -------------
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Posted By: Hairball!!!
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 8:45pm
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Posted By: Da Hui
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 8:52pm
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Posted By: rednekk98
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 9:19pm
| Sammy, I don't really consider E36 to be "old", but I'm probably off base here. Anything that looks like a shoebox(2002's-E21 and E30 3series) or a shark(2.5 and 3.0 coupe, and 6 series) is old in my book, and well, usually better. E36 is a bit too everyday. |
Posted By: Roll Tide
Date Posted: 13 November 2006 at 10:42pm
That's a pretty fair evaluation. I personally don't know how you find 3 series BMW refinement better than an A4's, but I will respect your opinion. The 3-series interior is sparse and cheap feeling compared to an A4's (I'm comparing leather to leather), and has a much better fit-to-finish feel. I know I'm not the only person who thinks this. The reliability issue I have heard of, but I haven't heard of much complaining from the owners(other than your friend). VW = Audi, so that speaks to both reliability and why they look the same. For the power, the A4 with the 2.0T was a bit slower of the line than the inline 6 (maybe 5) of the 3 series, but in the mid power range it was noticably quicker with less lag. And Audi did a fantastic job with the Turbo lag issue. I have driven the A4 with the V6 Quattro, and that was an awesome ride. It was smooth, very fast, and had ample acceleration all around. I haven't driven a 3 series that didn't have the 200hp inline 6 (maybe 5). If I were to choose between an equally equipped A4 and 3 series, I will choose the A4 2/3 times. This is exactly what I plan to do one day soon, and I have been back and forth between the two cars endlessly. I just find that fit to finish, the A4 is a nicer car. If I were going to buy a BMW, I would buy a real one, and go for a 5 series, which are very nice cars. I feel like there is too much of a drop off from 5 series to 3. You mentioned why you don't see as many A4's as 325s, I think that directly correlates to how many are produced, and to where the dealerships are located. So, this is just how I feel. ------------- <Removed sig for violation of Clause 4 of the New Sig Rules>
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