What would be your next car?
Liquid Ice
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From: Northern Virginia, USA
Originally Posted by sp3shul
sorry, i am mistaken(hey i can admit when i am wrong) i was at the dealership yesterday (getting my car serviced for the second time and i have only owned it a month) and they owner said that they would be calling it HSC...he must have just been talking about the concept and acting like he knew...so i apologize for the misinformation...
BTW i test drove a ridgeline yesterday...not bad, not bad
BTW i test drove a ridgeline yesterday...not bad, not bad
... And just so you know, the dealers are usually the worst place to get information. Those salesman and owners make up so much BS it isn't even funny. They would tell you that the next CL is coming out in 2006 and will be RWD with a 4.0L v8 with 450hp if they thought you would put down a deposit and then call you back and try to sell you on a TL instead tomorrow 
Everyime I'm at the dealership I hear all these funny rumors from salesman that are the same rumors and half truths you hear online only its been through the party phone a few too many times so the info is a little different
TQ > MPG
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From: Metro Detroit
Originally Posted by JZ
I hear ya that you live in MI, but, I have to chime in and say that the G35 6MT with Pilot Sports handles SURPRISINGLY well in the snow. We've had more snow in the Mid-Atlantic than normal and I was nervous about driving RWD since my last ride was a 240sx that wouldn't move at the threat of snow!
The G with the traction control etc. seems to handle as well as my CL did. I was never impressed with how the CL handled the snow--the heavy front end just made it want to plough! The miracles of technology!
The G with the traction control etc. seems to handle as well as my CL did. I was never impressed with how the CL handled the snow--the heavy front end just made it want to plough! The miracles of technology!
2001 CL Type S
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im gonna keep my car for a couple of years prolly till 27 but by then i aint got no idea what kinda car they might come out with. but if i could get a car right now , in addition tioo, a old school mini cooper..
hahahah... 
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by jtkz13
I'm sure that most rwd cars with some winter tires would be "good enough" for winter up here.
Heck, I've driven a 76 pinto station wagon with shitty tires in the snow before without too much effort
TQ > MPG
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From: Metro Detroit
Oh I know it CAN be done, I tried a couple times with my Mustang. I just like the dynamics of fwd better in the snow. My next DD will probably be fwd or maybe even awd, if there is something that is out at that time.
Suzuka Master
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The only issue with the crossfire is the automatic tranny, but if you don't mind that, it is perfectly fine. I liked the car myself, but the transmission makes me sick.
I am looking at an F150 King Ranch Edition, hopefully I can find one used.
I am looking at an F150 King Ranch Edition, hopefully I can find one used.
says "hello to my TLX".
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From: San Diego, Ca
I'll sell my CL in 5 yrs or less. There are so many cars that can come out from here till then so I really can't say. From the looks of it now, maybe the Audi S4 or
MB C55 AMG. Who knows?
MB C55 AMG. Who knows?
Originally Posted by sp3shul
UNLESS YOU MAKE ABOUT 2 TO 300,000 A YEAR THERE IS NO WAY YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO GET A SKYLINE....ITS LIKE OVER A 100,000 TO HAVE A R33 IN THE STATES....THE R34 IS RIDICULOUS IF AVAILABLE. HOW DO YOU PLAN TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN...I'M NOT HATIN JUST SAYING THAT SURE ALL OF US WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A SKYLINE BUT UNLESS YOUR LAST NAME ENDS WITH TRUMP OR LENO(I HEARD HE JUST GOT ONE)...IT AINT HAPPENING.
ACTUALLY(DONT YOU LOVE IT WHEN YOU CAN PROVE YOURSELF WRONG), THE NEW SKYLINES IN JAPAN ARE THE G35 COUPE BODY....GET THE BADGES AND THERE YA GO....
ACTUALLY(DONT YOU LOVE IT WHEN YOU CAN PROVE YOURSELF WRONG), THE NEW SKYLINES IN JAPAN ARE THE G35 COUPE BODY....GET THE BADGES AND THERE YA GO....
and i agree your caps lock being on makes you look stupid
my next car: '06 Lexus GS
buy my car
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From: hillsborough, nj
a used CL600 v-12 is next for me. I know it would have to be like 5+ yrs. old, unless the business picks up. but i've been in love with them forever.
would even settle for a CL500-ha settle!
would even settle for a CL500-ha settle!
2001 3.2 CL-S-TOTALLED
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From: San Jose, Ca
Three Wheelin'
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From: North Potomac MD
Originally Posted by jtkz13
I'm sure that most rwd cars with some winter tires would be "good enough" for winter up here. I would venture to say we get a little more snow than MD, but I guess I could be wrong. The thing is that I already have a rwd car, and I like the predictability of fwd in the snow. Sure it understeers, but thats why you have a handbrake. Plus, the VQ35 doesnt get anywhere close to the mpg compred to the J32, that is in real world driving.
As far as mpg, over 6000 miles I have been averaging between 17.8 and 18.3 mpg consistently with almost no highway driving.
Not too bad--about in line with what I was getting with the CL.
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by Michiraces2much
Well, I feel about 60 :p
Please don't buy a silver minivan yet. You've got plently of time for that later on in life...
Team Owner
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From: Haudenosaunee Land
Well, have a Z Roadster for shits and giggles now; and a Jeep wrangler for having fun off-road. Next car will probably be a large German sedan purchased used. I have seen some smokin' prices on S430's and Audi S8's. Doubtful my next car will be purchased new, just lose too much money on them, let someone else take the hit. Possibly an E500 4Matic as well.
next ride
Crabcakes and Football!!!
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From: Everywhere on the East Coast
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Astro messed with the smilies, it's now : tongue :
Please don't buy a silver minivan yet. You've got plently of time for that later on in life...
Please don't buy a silver minivan yet. You've got plently of time for that later on in life...
I dont care how many little kids I make 
HELLLLLLOOOOOO NURSE!!!!!
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From: Houston, Texas
That's easy I'm already in it.
A SB 350z. Step down luxury wise from CL. But out of the box performance, pretty hard to beat. Not saying the Z is the be all and end all of performance cars. Not the fastest, but pretty fast for the everyday commute. Have gotten more stares and compliments in the 2months w/ the Z than the 3years w/ the CL. Not that I care, but it's a pretty cool feeling when you drive by in a Zaino'd Z and a kids jaw drops and you hear him go "WOW"!
Hopefully next January my wife will be parking a Maurano or Pathfinder next to the Z.
As for MB E55, M3, Skyline GTR, NSX and all the other cars mentioned. I'll be honest, I can't afford those. Realistically, won't be able to afford them if I want to live comfortably. I know myself, half the fun of owning a car as an enthusiast is modding. Those cars mentioned above cost an arm and a leg to mod (except GTR and NSX maybe), if you want it done right. Great cars out of the box, but come on, yall know your gonna mod it.
I said when I bought the CL that I was over the mod craze and wanted a balance between performance and luxury. That did not pan out cause I wanted to mod the shiet out of it after a month. Then came the tranny problems. So I realized that I will always want to mod my car. The Z has so much potential in that aspect. Sorry for the long a$$ post. That's just my 2 Filipino Pesos ( worth less than 2 cents). Good luck to all and be sure to post pics once yall get your next cars.
A SB 350z. Step down luxury wise from CL. But out of the box performance, pretty hard to beat. Not saying the Z is the be all and end all of performance cars. Not the fastest, but pretty fast for the everyday commute. Have gotten more stares and compliments in the 2months w/ the Z than the 3years w/ the CL. Not that I care, but it's a pretty cool feeling when you drive by in a Zaino'd Z and a kids jaw drops and you hear him go "WOW"!
Hopefully next January my wife will be parking a Maurano or Pathfinder next to the Z.
As for MB E55, M3, Skyline GTR, NSX and all the other cars mentioned. I'll be honest, I can't afford those. Realistically, won't be able to afford them if I want to live comfortably. I know myself, half the fun of owning a car as an enthusiast is modding. Those cars mentioned above cost an arm and a leg to mod (except GTR and NSX maybe), if you want it done right. Great cars out of the box, but come on, yall know your gonna mod it.
I said when I bought the CL that I was over the mod craze and wanted a balance between performance and luxury. That did not pan out cause I wanted to mod the shiet out of it after a month. Then came the tranny problems. So I realized that I will always want to mod my car. The Z has so much potential in that aspect. Sorry for the long a$$ post. That's just my 2 Filipino Pesos ( worth less than 2 cents). Good luck to all and be sure to post pics once yall get your next cars.
Instructor
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From: Maryland
I just got my CL-S, but I've already been thinking about what'd I get to replace it if the need arose. As my wife is pregnant (found out a week after I got the CL-S), I'd probably get something a little more convenient for baby-hauling. My dad's got a CTS-V, which would be pretty sweet. From a more modest perspective, I'd definitely rather have a TL then the G35 sedan. I LOVE the look of the new 300C. On the other hand, I could see getting a MDX as I don't have any vehicles right now that can hold big stuff. No matter what happens to the CL though.... my NSX is staying with me for a long, long time.
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