civicdrivr's golfcart and Z8 - 5 thread
#6121
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True, true.
Honestly, the Golf R would be perfect. Low key. Comfortable. Capable. I love the way it looks inside and out.
The Achilles heel on the manual is the clutch, which is a big deal for me. Replacing it wouldn't be something I would do myself, and having driven various cars with aftermarket clutches, I can't remember one that I was really happy with. Big investment to take a chance on, and would feel bad if I hated the driving experience afterwards.
I am a stubborn dinosaur and honestly would be fine with a DCT. But as J alluded to, the "if only" thought would linger in the back of my mind. Multiple cars would make this so much easier, but space and dedication are my problems.
Honestly, the Golf R would be perfect. Low key. Comfortable. Capable. I love the way it looks inside and out.
The Achilles heel on the manual is the clutch, which is a big deal for me. Replacing it wouldn't be something I would do myself, and having driven various cars with aftermarket clutches, I can't remember one that I was really happy with. Big investment to take a chance on, and would feel bad if I hated the driving experience afterwards.
I am a stubborn dinosaur and honestly would be fine with a DCT. But as J alluded to, the "if only" thought would linger in the back of my mind. Multiple cars would make this so much easier, but space and dedication are my problems.
#6122
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I think he wants to drive his cars, not have them drive him
#6123
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I agree, so use the paddles when you want to drive, let the car drive when you don't. Best of both worlds.
Honestly, after having a car with adaptive cruise, I couldn't go without it ever again. It's so nice to just hit the go button for a highway jaunt and just sit back and let the car deal with the idiots on the road who can't maintain consistent speed. Same for traffic jam assist, don't need to deal with the gas, brake, honk nonsense. Just sit back and let the car deal with it.
Fun when you want, easy when you don't.
Honestly, after having a car with adaptive cruise, I couldn't go without it ever again. It's so nice to just hit the go button for a highway jaunt and just sit back and let the car deal with the idiots on the road who can't maintain consistent speed. Same for traffic jam assist, don't need to deal with the gas, brake, honk nonsense. Just sit back and let the car deal with it.
Fun when you want, easy when you don't.
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My gripe with adaptive cruise is that it's too cautious. Both the Golf and the CRV will leave multiple car lengths between you and the car ahead, even on the shortest distance setting. The problem is, there's plenty of space for someone to get in front of you, causing you to slow down and then speed up (assuming they actually sped up), wasting gas and causing a ripple effect in the traffic behind you. It's fine on a wide open road with little to no traffic, but if I could disable adaptive cruise and just have standard "dumb" cruise, I'd be much happier.
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#6125
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My gripe with adaptive cruise is that it's too cautious. Both the Golf and the CRV will leave multiple car lengths between you and the car ahead, even on the shortest distance setting. The problem is, there's plenty of space for someone to get in front of you, causing you to slow down and then speed up (assuming they actually sped up), wasting gas and causing a ripple effect in the traffic behind you. It's fine on a wide open road with little to no traffic, but if I could disable adaptive cruise and just have standard "dumb" cruise, I'd be much happier.
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#6128
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Why would a 54k mile car need it's head rebuilt??? hmmm
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...129682071.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...129682071.html
#6129
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Why would a 54k mile car need it's head rebuilt??? hmmm
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...129682071.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...129682071.html
#6131
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Or it could've had a valve job and stiffer springs installed to handle higher rpm/more boost
#6133
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I wouldn't either. But it's possible he also has no idea what else is done - which is no better
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#6137
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Are BMW 1M's still astronomically expensive?
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Not a fan of those wheels or that stance. Stance like that reminds me of wagon wheels.
Yes to 1M being horrifically overpriced (and fugly) imho.
#6139
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What are the odds the same car would be in LA & Phoenix?
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...119282540.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...119268552.html
Neither has a phone.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/c...119282540.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...119268552.html
Neither has a phone.
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"scam"
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#6142
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My search is over. Now I just need 1.5 million and another coupla hundred thou. lol
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...123768856.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...123768856.html
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#6143
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me thinks e30 should make his own thread.
#6145
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I'm cool with it. I've got nothing to update on my end anyway.
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My search is over. Now I just need 1.5 million and another coupla hundred thou. lol
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...123768856.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...123768856.html
I got to ride in a Red/Tan '57 years ago when in college. Pretty amazing how hard it pulls for what was a 50 year old car.
I, too, was a bit nervous to even get near it, but the owner drives it quite frequently, in the rain even.
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My grail car is that exact combination. Silver on blue plaid.
I got to ride in a Red/Tan '57 years ago when in college. Pretty amazing how hard it pulls for what was a 50 year old car.
I, too, was a bit nervous to even get near it, but the owner drives it quite frequently, in the rain even.
I got to ride in a Red/Tan '57 years ago when in college. Pretty amazing how hard it pulls for what was a 50 year old car.
I, too, was a bit nervous to even get near it, but the owner drives it quite frequently, in the rain even.
#6149
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I'd gladly take a poor condition one & take the time to get it back into shape. It's only time/money...
The Red/Tan I got to ride in, is supposedly the last one built. Not sure if that means last ever or last US-spec car.
Owner (along with his dad & brother) bought it in boxes for $250k
Supposedly worth north of $2M now.
The Red/Tan I got to ride in, is supposedly the last one built. Not sure if that means last ever or last US-spec car.
Owner (along with his dad & brother) bought it in boxes for $250k
Supposedly worth north of $2M now.
#6151
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Insurance must be insane.
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But sometimes you just need to say "yes" and stretch a little bit.
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I think there's a pretty in-depth conversation that can be had here about the value of a museum piece/a prized car vs. something cheap enough to have some level of "disposability".
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#6157
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Oooooo Very rare vehicle alert!
The exhaust is a body of water!
strait
A a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
"the Strait of Gibraltar"
2003 BMW X5 4.6is / rare car / super clean! / AWD - $6950 (Lowered Suspension / strait pipe exhaust!)
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/c...131305305.htmlThe exhaust is a body of water!
strait
A a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
"the Strait of Gibraltar"
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I've always loved those
#6159
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Same. A few guys bring their Jeep-ified first gen X5s to the local C&C. They look sick.