buying a new vehicle
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Must spread rep...0-60 in 10 seconds (20% faster than stock), 20 MPG.
Nitrous?0-60 in 10 seconds (20% faster than stock), 20 MPG.
buy it now?
My brother loves your car. He thinks (as if you care??) you should move the mirrors forward on to the fenders. I like your wheels. Just Bad ass. Bronx Drug dealer bad ass!0-60 in 10 seconds (20% faster than stock), 20 MPG.
^ that's my region for the last 2 years, Halton. Never knew they had those. Never liked em, all ford switchgear inside and when problems started to crop up (surprise surprise). Namely the throttle on that one.
Mission accomplished!
Still my favorite build ever, the Vox Amazon (youtube has it drag racing Ferraris), maybe Westy can start his build....... (are you on turbobricks westy?)
700+ whp. Owner/builder is a koenigsegg engineer. Using their brakes and turbo
http://www.carscoops.com/2012/03/sweden-coolest-volvo-788-horsepower.html
Well, I agree. I seem to recall they were saying the polestare was still too soft/safe compared to an M3/M4, but at that level I wonder if anyone would really notice unless they were a professional driver. If I had the money, that might be a contender (but I was more on R-design budget).
so has OP bought a car, or is this now a wagon hooning thread?
was never sure whether to call this a wagon or an suv. i will say i really like ours, which was had used w/low miles for a decent price a few years back. having been in a wreck in a benz, as well as a variety of other cars, i will say that structural integrity was a large part of the purchase, as I think others have mentioned in other threads. it drives pretty well despite its bulk and two adults can actually sit in the 3rd row with some degree of comfort.
this always gives me a giggle...
was never sure whether to call this a wagon or an suv. i will say i really like ours, which was had used w/low miles for a decent price a few years back. having been in a wreck in a benz, as well as a variety of other cars, i will say that structural integrity was a large part of the purchase, as I think others have mentioned in other threads. it drives pretty well despite its bulk and two adults can actually sit in the 3rd row with some degree of comfort.
pretty sure that's a minivan
but no slidy doors...and relatively low (stands at prob. 66")
ok tho. i can live with that.
ok tho. i can live with that.
I've always viewed it as MB's minivan, or 'people carrier'. Nothing wrong with that. It's a much nicer 'people carrier' than anything out of the US or Japan.
That's the R class if i'm not mistaken - and since they are no longer producing them, you can get some killer deals, at least over here.
The B series is an abomination.
yes-r350.
i've always wanted to drive the short-lived r63 amg just for shits-n-giggles.
i've always wanted to drive the short-lived r63 amg just for shits-n-giggles.
I was talking to a guy who had the AMG thing like that. He bought it instead of the new Corvette and wasn't sure if he was entirely happy with the decision. He said he loved the comfort and performance, but spent an average of $5k-$8k a year on maintenance. He got it used from a friend, it had been in a minor fender bender and was repaired by MB so he got it for next to nothing.was never sure whether to call this a wagon or an suv. i will say i really like ours, which was had used w/low miles for a decent price a few years back. having been in a wreck in a benz, as well as a variety of other cars, i will say that structural integrity was a large part of the purchase, as I think others have mentioned in other threads. it drives pretty well despite its bulk and two adults can actually sit in the 3rd row with some degree of comfort.
But $5k-$8k a year upkeep?
I was talking to a guy who had the AMG thing like that. He bought it instead of the new Corvette and wasn't sure if he was entirely happy with the decision. He said he loved the comfort and performance, but spent an average of $5k-$8k a year on maintenance. He got it used from a friend, it had been in a minor fender bender and was repaired by MB so he got it for next to nothing.
But $5k-$8k a year upkeep?
That's ridiculous. A year ago when I was trolling craigslist for "family" cars, I was tempted by the "cheapness" of some of those R-bominations, but was not fooled. I'd be willing to tolerate the grampa-ness of it, but not the cost of ownership.
Mazda5 4-eva!
While my car lacks a back seat, I have had some serious trouble free miles since I got it. I know I have about $4k worth of crap coming up between a new clutch and brake upgrade, but it's been oil and gas for the last 40k miles. I should get another 100k+ miles with the new clutch/brakes/suspension, so it looks like it will be worth it.
your friend's total seems high-i think the most we've ever spent on it in a year over the 5 we've had it is $3500 and we put between 15k-20k miles per year on it.
(*frantically searching for wood to knock on)
(*frantically searching for wood to knock on)
Well he did get the AMG version. Which may require oil changes consisting of unicorn blood and filters made from baleen plates. Suspension was probably those miniature magic carpets that actuate every nanosecond to level the car up, which leak Sahara sand so need replacing every 20k miles. Shit adds up.
Now that I have 3 digits of horsepower I don't need mirrors. No need to look at the fading past when you are the fastest thing on the road.
My drivers mirror.
It was on there when I bought it, I love it. I honestly didn't notice it until the next day (it was late when I bought it).
My drivers mirror.
It was on there when I bought it, I love it.
Shouldn't it be upside-down?
Same warning on your visor mirror?
He told me what most of it was, it was crazy. He had a Civic for a daily driver, but he also has a sweet '57 Bel Air gasser that he built himself that is amazing.
i would have thought jd's car would have had these:
About right. Just enough power to be amusing. Can beat on it like a rented mule without going to jail if I get caught.this many hp westy? congrats!
That high running cost number was for the M-B R Class, not your plebian, sane brother-of-MMike-mobile.
The fines for speeding in a NP far exceed my desire to do anything more than putt along when up there. There are plenty of tight backroads around home that are perfect for the old car. I have put in a tremendous effort into the suspension and have been rewarded with a car that handles very well, in the oversteery sort of way. Low weight, low gearing and a cam that likes revs makes it a blast to chuck into the twisties.
I know exactly what to call it.was never sure whether to call this a wagon or an suv. i will say i really like ours, which was had used w/low miles for a decent price a few years back. having been in a wreck in a benz, as well as a variety of other cars, i will say that structural integrity was a large part of the purchase, as I think others have mentioned in other threads. it drives pretty well despite its bulk and two adults can actually sit in the 3rd row with some degree of comfort.
Minivan.
I hope to have my Impala project soon and be able to put some effort into it. The great thing about my car is all I have done is enjoy it. While it could use some upgrades, in stock form, there are few things that come close to it in the twisties. Great balance, solid power:weight, 6 speed, 1g in a turn. Its been nice to just drive something without having to worry about what shook loose.