Car Porn.......beauty meets speed (SFW)

[wickstad]

[gravitylover]

I did a CO > AK round trip in a '71 2002. That car was super dependable, just quick enough and got 22 mpg. The problem was when it was more than 200 miles between gas stations that little 10 gallon tank wasn't quite sufficient

[guroo270]

I did a CO > AK round trip in a '71 2002. That car was super dependable, just quick enough and got 22 mpg. The problem was when it was more than 200 miles between gas stations that little 10 gallon tank wasn't quite sufficient

Funny. I had a '73 2002 that got about 15 in town and 35-40 on the highway. Never figured that out. Always wondered if it had a leaky gas tank because It would only go 120 miles going to and from work, but could get pretty dang far in one stint.

[guroo270]

That was interesting, thanks. I didn't even know Janis had siblings.

I'm sure he gets that a lot and loves that comment, too.

[wickstad]

Funny. I had a '73 2002 that got about 15 in town and 35-40 on the highway. Never figured that out. Always wondered if it had a leaky gas tank because It would only go 120 miles going to and from work, but could get pretty dang far in one stint.

Mine is a '74 and yes the gas tank is small. It is also situated right behind the drive wheel so if you happen to drive much on gravel roads you will probably dent and then puncture the tank. Just got it running again today after one of my coolant lines sprung a leak. I have never owned a car that started as easily as the 2002. It's like it prefers to be running.

[iceman]

I'm sure he gets that a lot and loves that comment, too.

I don't understand your comment. Apparently you want me to feel bad for the guy?

[wickstad]

I don't understand your comment. Apparently you want me to feel bad for the guy?

You misunderstood someone's comment on an internet talk forum? How is that even possible?

[huckbucket]

M3 e46 in action. Wait for it.

[iceman]

^^I thought that was this one again at first:

[huckbucket]

^^
That's a new one for me. Either too many video games or too much money.

[Bromontana]

^ lucky

[huckbucket]

^ lucky

That's a stunning car. Is that a 348?

[Mazderati]

355; successor to the 348. Really neat car.

Found this cool picture.

[Bobby Stainless]

F355 Berlinetta GTS. Sick. Those are the "affordable Ferraris" now. They will be the next ones to go crazy.


HRE drool.

[Bromontana]

When I was learning to drive that was the new Ferrari mid engine. 380hp v8 w 5v/cyl iirc, low center of gravity, classic car. Refined the looks to make it a little smoother than the 348.

[basinbeater]

I saw a red 348 today. A little later got passed going 90 by an m4 doing 120+

[gravitylover]

I regularly get dropped like that. I go through all of Westchester on prime three laners five days a week. Some of the cars I see are phucking phenomenal and the velocities they travel at are scary. I'll be rolling 25-30 over, see one in the mirror and barely have time to slide over as they literally dust my ass.

I wish I had time to grab the phone more often to get pics. Yesterday I saw a shiny new McLaren that was straight up droolworthy. A few hours later the gaudiest rig of the year went by, a chrome Countach with a ricer exhaust left people on the sidewalk wondering: Why? This thing was a mirror finish bumper to bumper with mirror tint and chrome wheels. Fuggin ugly shit but kinda cool ?)

[PNWbrit]

HAVE YOU EVER HOONED A PRICELESS RACECAR ON A SNOWY MOUNTAIN?

[bushman]

That 458 is so beautiful, but the R8 5.2L is coming into price range way quicker.

[Bobby Stainless]

Yep. I don't think the 458 will dip much, due to it being the last NA mid-engine Ferrari. Love that car.

The R8, however, will continue to fall. I saw a 2012 V10 manual for sale the other day for 112K. Thats a whole lot of car for 112.

I am currently driving a 16 911 Turbo S. It's not even that much fun to drive, because it's so damn fast.

[huckbucket]

I am currently driving a 16 911 Turbo S. It's not even that much fun to drive, because it's so damn fast.

I think I speak for the collective when I say ... boo ... fuckin ... hoo.

[pfluffenmeister]

^^^ Too fast?!?

I've seen some 911s spool and take off and all can say is "Want to touch the hiney ... " as they recede into the distance.
That kind of acceleration definitely looks like it would take a getting used to.

[Bobby Stainless]

O-60 with Launch Control is 2.8 seconds.

GT3 is a better car, for 50k less. These are more cruise machines.

I have been in a Turbo S, with a Porsche Instructor, and they are amazing on the track. The limit is just too high to enjoy on public streets, without going to jail. Not a joke. Porsches are getting too good.

They are just too efficient, if that makes sense. The 458 has more feeling. Same with a V12 Vantage, which costs about the same, but is not nearly as quick. I've got a buyer for this car, and it's perfect for him.

[huckbucket]

O-60 with Launch Control is 2.8 seconds.

GT3 is a better car, for 50k less. These are more cruise machines.

I have been in a Turbo S, with a Porsche Instructor, and they are amazing on the track. The limit is just too high to enjoy on public streets, without going to jail. Not a joke. Porsches are getting too good.

They are just too efficient, if that makes sense. The 458 has more feeling. Same with a V12 Vantage, which costs about the same, but is not nearly as quick. I've got a buyer for this car, and it's perfect for him.

Lemme guess ... you're making money on the sale.



GT3 costs $50K less than a Turbo S? That's an expensive air conditioner.

Drove a C4 once and nearly soiled my boxers.

[BmillsSkier]

Soiled, boxer, Porsche... I see what you did there


On your point though, I have a question about your business Beer Drinker, feel free to answer or not. I'm curious, why would a buyer go through someone like you when they can presumably get a '16 Turbo S from the dealer.

Sure I understand supply and demand but I don't think ordering a new Turbo S is that difficult. I could be wrong. When I'm at the dealer it's for oil changes and ogling new models, so what do I know.