The Asian manufacturers always copy german design.Quote:
Originally Posted by DasBlunt
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The Asian manufacturers always copy german design.Quote:
Originally Posted by DasBlunt
I think that's actually the most beautiful thing about that car. Total sleeper.
Killer rig 4matic. Being partial to germans, I like the way bmw and audi drive better, but that thing is mean.
Shoulda just gone Maybach :)
http://blog.investide.co.za/wp-conte...11/Maybach.jpg
http://www.sevenstarsandstripes.com/...h-Interior.jpg
Thanks. I'm a Benz guy. The S class is quite a bit bigger than the CL and the CL is a big car with a worthless back seat. The regular S Class sedan has fully adjustable rear seat option that is pretty sweet. The W221 AWD sedan is probably my next ski car.Quote:
Originally Posted by commonlaw
Never understood the appeal of Porsches and those who worship them.
Some of my favorites-
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P_RbdFv9Tb...pic-16805.jpeg
http://www.stepside66.com/Trents68/Camaro%2003.jpg
http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...076193637.jpeg
http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars...637_297115.jpg
http://cars-database.com/data_images...ford-gt-02.jpg
Well then... you never have gotten one mid corner and realized you were coming in a little too hot, and realized the only way to pull yourself out of the situation was to give it some gas to plant that rear end. I'm sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crock
This. Parents traded in a 912 (I think a '73) for a bug when I came along. Dad also had a '67 GTO at one point prior to me. Then he found a nice condition '81 912 targa that he restored. Taking that sucker on a few laps up Clear Creek and down Golden Gate or vice versa was fun. Traded that for a MB SL500 (I think a late '90s model) convertible that is a fun ride too.Quote:
Originally Posted by guroo270
Back on task, I think this could supplant the Porsche (or be added to the mythical money is no object garage), especially after that recent episode of Top Gear. Pagani Huayra
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...UyvozfG1kd7mOf
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Originally Posted by SterlingSpikeDancer
At first glance looks overdone, plus the photo is small, BUT upon further pinched screen review, I bet it drives like a modern F1, but with a cabin! Nuts and ballsy fun.
I have a different taste than most....
http://media.caranddriver.com/images...s-1280x782.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpNH2FxO1b...00/jpeg-1a.jpg
The vehi-cross roadster?Quote:
Originally Posted by funkendrenchman
...I always kinda liked that silly thing. Never could figure out why.
Go drive one, and then you too shall understand. You'll understand even better if you can get one on a track, or on the autobahn at the very least!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crock
Well, step one (if you get to drive one hard): tell yourself about 20 times that, kind of like a jetski, it won't turn nearly as well unless you're on the gas, and just make sure your entry speed into a corner is the slowest you will be going. If you lift, you could get in trouble, if you hit the brakes in a corner, you'll swap ends pretty quickly.
Also, as wonderful as the new ones are, to gain a full appreciation, you really should drive an air cooled model (pre '99) and a newer liquid cooled one.
For a long time my dad just had that white 88 targa, then a few years later he picked up "GORT", a silver, pristine '98 Carrera S. I got the chance to take that out on the track, HWY 9, and to prom. When he sold it, we both agreed that the 88 was more fun to drive because you didn't have to worry about it nearly as much. We ran the shit out of that thing (the 88) and it just was bulletproof, which is another reason people REALLY love porsche. NONE of the other cars that run in their category can touch their longevity or reliability.
Sweet ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by commonlaw
Did ya end up at Imperial bar? I think I may have seen you, but it was only in hindsight that I realized it.
I never really liked the 911s, except for the 993 and 997 versions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crock
But I want a Cayman S. Soon, hopefully.
http://www.f1online.de/premid/003001000/3001769.jpg
I was thinking more like 10-15 - and by a relative song I was thinking under $20k - but could be wrong. I am a geezer after all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh Conway
I think we did in fact go there, but earlier in the night. If my memory serves me, and it doesnt: Imperial -> Heathman -> 7-11 -> ON3P factory -> Clyde Commons-> Acrop -> ????? -> ProfitQuote:
Originally Posted by natty dread
I've owned Porsche's and I drove Cayman S when I was shopping around. It's 100% sports car with a very stiff ride on the 19 inch rims. I really don't like a too stiff ride on bumpy American roads.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
My wish list/shopping list is a 2009 or newer Cayman S, with PDK transmission, 18" wheels, PASM (adjustable suspension), and sport chrono pkg. White or silver, black interior.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4matic
I haven't driven any with 19" wheels, but the 18" wheel version (non-PASM) drove smoothly. I expected it to be rougher -- it really wasn't.
That looks remarkably similar to my first car (67' Plymouth Belvedere 4 door sedan in blue with a slant 6 and 3 speed auto).Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
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Originally Posted by iceman
That's clearly an Oldsmobuick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buke
good to see crock get the GT40 posted...
few favs.....
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Nope, the Rally Fighter. http://rallyfighter.com/specs/Quote:
Originally Posted by guroo270
Strange specs. 6.2L V8, only 430 Horsepower, rear wheel drive ( why not AWD for a "rally" car?).Quote:
Originally Posted by funkendrenchman
They talk "sustainability" on the website....yeah right, ripping up dessert ecosystems and a 6.2L engine, right.
Looks better with different wraps though.