Facebook CEO Drives an Acura TSX
10-19-2010 | 09:53 AM
#122
10-19-2010 | 10:33 AM
#124
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You think he has billions in assets?
A house is not free money. It is clear you are just arguing to argue.
10-19-2010 | 11:33 AM
#126
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I love the fact that you think this guy is sitting on all this cash and can easily buy whatever he wants. More likely he's sitting on restricted stock options (controlled by the VC's who've paid capital into the company to support it's massive growth.) Since no one here has seen any of the term sheets, we don't know what he has, or what he can do with his equity.
He's probably renting and living modestly because he doesn't have money in the bank. Why spend money to buy a house now for a year or two, when you can take your company public and start selling your stock and buy something more permanent?
He's probably renting and living modestly because he doesn't have money in the bank. Why spend money to buy a house now for a year or two, when you can take your company public and start selling your stock and buy something more permanent?
He most likely has control over his equity, and enjoys substantial liquidity. Earlier this month he donated 100M to NJ public schools.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/5...hools.html.csp
Terry
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10-19-2010 | 05:49 PM
#132
Its obvious you missed my point because my analogy was a reference to the equity he would gain from purchasing that little modest home. Sure the equity gained wont make or break the billions he already has, but a gain is a gain IMO.
Arguing to argue? You (or Sly Raskal) can perceive it anyway you want, but that's not the case. We're having a discussion on a public forum, if you don't like what I or anybody else has to say than GTFO and move on.
We're beating a dead horse here, I agree to disagree with you and everybody else here that thinks renting is better than owning property.
10-19-2010 | 06:56 PM
#133
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What do you mean houses aren't free?
Its obvious you missed my point because my analogy was a reference to the equity he would gain from purchasing that little modest home. Sure the equity gained wont make or break the billions he already has, but a gain is a gain IMO.
Arguing to argue? You (or Sly Raskal) can perceive it anyway you want, but that's not the case. We're having a discussion on a public forum, if you don't like what I or anybody else has to say than GTFO and move on.
We're beating a dead horse here, I agree to disagree with you and everybody else here that thinks renting is better than owning property.
Its obvious you missed my point because my analogy was a reference to the equity he would gain from purchasing that little modest home. Sure the equity gained wont make or break the billions he already has, but a gain is a gain IMO.
Arguing to argue? You (or Sly Raskal) can perceive it anyway you want, but that's not the case. We're having a discussion on a public forum, if you don't like what I or anybody else has to say than GTFO and move on.
We're beating a dead horse here, I agree to disagree with you and everybody else here that thinks renting is better than owning property.
Lets keep this civil. Yes, you are entitled to put forth your thoughts, but so is sho_nuff and anyone else. If they offer a rebuttal to your postings, then you do not have the right to tell them to GTFO. This applies to everyone.
Terry
10-19-2010 | 08:26 PM
#134
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Wow, another anti-Infiniti posts for you. Just confirms what I thought earlier. Have you ever considered how much more powerful the G37 is compared to the TSX and TL? The HP and torque is much more and 19/27 is not that bad for 330HP and almost 270lbs of torque. Look at the mpg of the TL with 280HP and 305HP engine, it is no better than the G's.
Acura needs to add a 6spd auto not just for mpg reasons b/c of the image and ridiculous it makes them have. You go on touting how sporty the TSX and Acura is yet you can't even get a 6spd auto which comes standard in a Toyota Camry. Looks ridiculous that a non-luxury family sedan with absolutely no sporty pretensions what so ever can have a 6spd auto yet a Acura TSX can not.
While your at it, why don't you blast BMW for its poor mpg performance like Infiniti's? Oh wait, maybe its b/c you have one!
The TSX is based on the Europe Accord so lets not play the Acura fanboy semantics game that, "oh there really not the same b/c of this, b/c of that" but this Infiniti or Lexus is this in another country. The TSX is a rebadged Honda Accord, accept it.
A 370z is the same thing as a G37 so why pay more? I don't know, maybe b/c the G37 has much higher quality, more refinement, better dealership experience, and is offered in a sedan forum besides coupe, to name a few. This really tells me you don't know what your talking about. I could say the same thing about the TSX then. Why pay more for that when you can get the same thing for less by getting a Accord or Civic. It is not a one way street man.
Acura needs to add a 6spd auto not just for mpg reasons b/c of the image and ridiculous it makes them have. You go on touting how sporty the TSX and Acura is yet you can't even get a 6spd auto which comes standard in a Toyota Camry. Looks ridiculous that a non-luxury family sedan with absolutely no sporty pretensions what so ever can have a 6spd auto yet a Acura TSX can not.
While your at it, why don't you blast BMW for its poor mpg performance like Infiniti's? Oh wait, maybe its b/c you have one!
The TSX is based on the Europe Accord so lets not play the Acura fanboy semantics game that, "oh there really not the same b/c of this, b/c of that" but this Infiniti or Lexus is this in another country. The TSX is a rebadged Honda Accord, accept it.
A 370z is the same thing as a G37 so why pay more? I don't know, maybe b/c the G37 has much higher quality, more refinement, better dealership experience, and is offered in a sedan forum besides coupe, to name a few. This really tells me you don't know what your talking about. I could say the same thing about the TSX then. Why pay more for that when you can get the same thing for less by getting a Accord or Civic. It is not a one way street man.
You have to admit, all cars of the same company is a re-badged something. An Infiniti G is a Nissan Skyline GT. As much as an Acura TSX is an Accord. Well, why not pay less for an Accord? Because the V6 TSX out performs the V6 Accord. Yeah, the more expensive one is faster. While in the Z and G case the more expensive which is the G isn't faster than the Z. The extra money goes for the luxury, quality, and brand. Clearly, you didn't get my point. You argued with me about performance. You are doing again in this post. That's why I suggested if you want performance pay less and get Z, which is much faster than the G. Handles better also.
10-19-2010 | 08:41 PM
#135
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Billionaire A is building a skyscraper for his family in a country where poverty is rampant. That's a flagrant display of wealth.
This guy is renting when (speaking in general - which I think most of you are missing the point here) it is more financially sound to own.
We don't know exactly why he's doing it. We're just talking in general.
You're coming in here like a cannonball, what exactly set you off?
10-19-2010 | 11:36 PM
#136
Its obvious you missed my point because my analogy was a reference to the equity he would gain from purchasing that little modest home. Sure the equity gained wont make or break the billions he already has, but a gain is a gain IMO.
Arguing to argue? You (or Sly Raskal) can perceive it anyway you want, but that's not the case. We're having a discussion on a public forum, if you don't like what I or anybody else has to say than GTFO and move on.
We're beating a dead horse here, I agree to disagree with you and everybody else here that thinks renting is better than owning property.
Arguing to argue? You (or Sly Raskal) can perceive it anyway you want, but that's not the case. We're having a discussion on a public forum, if you don't like what I or anybody else has to say than GTFO and move on.
We're beating a dead horse here, I agree to disagree with you and everybody else here that thinks renting is better than owning property.
Buying a house does not mean money will fall from the sky as your analogy alludes to.
"Agree with me or GTFO".....that's what people say when they have a rational argument.
It's a public forum, remember? The discussion was never as general as renting vs buying...it has been about whether renting or buying is good for MZ. You just broadened the topic to suit your case.Without knowing details of MZ's situation, one cannot say which is better for him. I just don't see how somebody can call him an idiot because he's rich and rents.
10-19-2010 | 11:41 PM
#137
What exactly does one have to do with another?
Billionaire A is building a skyscraper for his family in a country where poverty is rampant. That's a flagrant display of wealth.
This guy is renting when (speaking in general - which I think most of you are missing the point here) it is more financially sound to own.
We don't know exactly why he's doing it. We're just talking in general.
You're coming in here like a cannonball, what exactly set you off?
Billionaire A is building a skyscraper for his family in a country where poverty is rampant. That's a flagrant display of wealth.
This guy is renting when (speaking in general - which I think most of you are missing the point here) it is more financially sound to own.
We don't know exactly why he's doing it. We're just talking in general.
You're coming in here like a cannonball, what exactly set you off?
cannonball?I was in on page 1.
Just trying to understand why one guy shouldn't display his wealth and this guy should.
10-20-2010 | 12:29 AM
#140
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I would never put the G sedan in the league of the M3 or C63. The G Sedan fails to compare to the likes of the M3 or C63. In terms of performance, quality, luxury, and handling. The M3 is 1 second slower than the R8 V8 on the Nurb ring. The G isn't. You putting the G sedan in the leagues of the M3 and C63 makes me feel like you are insulting the M/AMG line up or giving the G too much credit.
The G sedan is more of a competitor of the TL, 335i Sedan/Coupe. I believe that people think the G Sedan is sports, because of the performance. That leaves it with a question, then why isn't the G sedan in any race tournaments? Even the TSX was in touring races, the IS, A4, and C300 also. Even the 328i/325i.
If you think Acura isn't luxurious then its your call, because you pay for what you get for. Speaking that the TSX is almost 12K cheaper than the G Sedan. 12K more you get performance, and these little luxurious features that you probably won't end up usually. I like to see that Acura offers you the "right" amount of luxury and right "amount" of performance. Yeah, the G Sedan is faster, but are you really gonna use all that performance? If you want a sports car buy the 370Z, don't pay more for a G Sedan. The G Sedan to me is just a Mid-Size family car with a big engine that won't be used.
Acura doesn't exist in Japan or Europe, so technically its not a Honda Accord, rather its based of the Honda Accord. Material used to make the TSX and the Euro R Accord is different. Even different engine. K20 vs K24.
To finish off, you do know Infiniti, and Lexus don't exist in Japan right?
So an Infiniti G Sedan is just a Nissan Skyline GT, no biggie. The Lexus IS is just some car by Crown (another car company by Toyota that's in Japan) so no biggie. A lot of cars are based off another car from another company if they are the same company.
Also, I'm adding that when people say "Acura isn't adding 6speed." You know whats funny? It gets good MPG than the G Sedan with a 5AT V6 vs a 7AT V6. Just funny. Acura isn't doing it because its like "oh, we don't think this car goes anywhere lets not do it." They are not doing it, because they don't need a 6AT or 7AT to have good MPG. The G's MPG is horrible for a 7AT V6, drinks like crazy. My friend G last a week before fill up.
The G sedan is more of a competitor of the TL, 335i Sedan/Coupe. I believe that people think the G Sedan is sports, because of the performance. That leaves it with a question, then why isn't the G sedan in any race tournaments? Even the TSX was in touring races, the IS, A4, and C300 also. Even the 328i/325i.
If you think Acura isn't luxurious then its your call, because you pay for what you get for. Speaking that the TSX is almost 12K cheaper than the G Sedan. 12K more you get performance, and these little luxurious features that you probably won't end up usually. I like to see that Acura offers you the "right" amount of luxury and right "amount" of performance. Yeah, the G Sedan is faster, but are you really gonna use all that performance? If you want a sports car buy the 370Z, don't pay more for a G Sedan. The G Sedan to me is just a Mid-Size family car with a big engine that won't be used.
Acura doesn't exist in Japan or Europe, so technically its not a Honda Accord, rather its based of the Honda Accord. Material used to make the TSX and the Euro R Accord is different. Even different engine. K20 vs K24.
To finish off, you do know Infiniti, and Lexus don't exist in Japan right?
So an Infiniti G Sedan is just a Nissan Skyline GT, no biggie. The Lexus IS is just some car by Crown (another car company by Toyota that's in Japan) so no biggie. A lot of cars are based off another car from another company if they are the same company.
Also, I'm adding that when people say "Acura isn't adding 6speed." You know whats funny? It gets good MPG than the G Sedan with a 5AT V6 vs a 7AT V6. Just funny. Acura isn't doing it because its like "oh, we don't think this car goes anywhere lets not do it." They are not doing it, because they don't need a 6AT or 7AT to have good MPG. The G's MPG is horrible for a 7AT V6, drinks like crazy. My friend G last a week before fill up.
My old car was a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. It's a 4 door sedan. A Rolls-Royce Phantom is a 4 door sedan. Comparable? No.
A Mazda Miata is a sports car. A Porsche 911 is a sports car. Comparable? No.
A G35 is a sports sedan. A C63 is a sports sedan. Comparable? No.
See my point?
And why does a car have to be in a racing tournament to be considered a sports car?
Acura RSXs are still competing in racing tournaments, alongside other small hatchbacks. The Ford Fiesta is gearing up for IRC. Yet I haven't seen the Bugatti Veyron in any race livery. You'd have a hard time even finding a Gallardo or Murcielago in any race series.
Again, see my point? So a sports or sporty car, be it coupe, sedan, convertible etc. isn't defined by how it fares in any racing competition.
And it's not about my opinion. It's about what the car is. The car is based on the European/JDM Honda Accord. That's all I said.
Different strokes for different folks. Many people think the G sedan is 12 more car than the TSX. In some cases it may be.
Sorry, but you say you own a new 4.4 litre V8 powered BMW M3. I really don't think you're one to talk about how much performance you'll need/use.
People get these things called families. Families require stuff like:
A back seat
4 doors
Trunk space
Affordable insurance
The G has all these things over the 370Z, while minimizing the performance loss over many other practical cars. You can't tell someone to buy a 370Z instead of a G sedan because their needs are different.
I could say the 335 or M3 sedan is just a mid-size family sedan with a big engine. Is it accurate? No. It's a naive statement, because the car is more than that. Same goes for what you said about the G.
Who said anything about the Euro R? USDM TSXs use the K24, and I'm assuming some J V6. After doing some research, it turns out European and JDM Accords use... two... yes, 2 different variations of the K24, and no K20. There's a diesel and another engine. Get your shit straight.Haven't heard much about the new G, but the previous G35 was, in fact, just a Nissan Skyline in Japan.
I think the IS is a Toyota Altezza in Japan. After some Research, it turns out that the Lexus IS is, for the most part, just a rebadged Toyota Altezza.
A lot of cars are rebadged and brought over here. Except the G37 and the IS350 were better-performing cars to begin with, than the Accord/TSX.
So what's your point?
TSX: 2.4 L 4 cylinder. 201 horsepower.
G37: 3.7 L V6. 306 horsepower.
What the hell do you expect?
10-20-2010 | 01:09 AM
#141
6 Forward 1 Back
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From: Bay Area CA
Here's his house:
You can see the inside here:
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Take-...erberg-Video_1
And before you ask, my wife saved this episode to show me how he lived. Pretty interesting and non-discreet. If I was that land lord though, I'd be asking for shares of Facebook for rent payment.
As far as what JB mentioned about the reason for renting, this was on his wikipedia site:
"Zuckerberg moved to Palo Alto, California, with Moskovitz and some friends. They leased a small house that served as an office. "
You can see the inside here:
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Take-...erberg-Video_1
And before you ask, my wife saved this episode to show me how he lived. Pretty interesting and non-discreet. If I was that land lord though, I'd be asking for shares of Facebook for rent payment.
As far as what JB mentioned about the reason for renting, this was on his wikipedia site:
"Zuckerberg moved to Palo Alto, California, with Moskovitz and some friends. They leased a small house that served as an office. "
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10-20-2010 | 01:38 AM
#142
Je t'aime...
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You're putting words in my mouth. Did you just completely ignore the 335i bit? I was talking about the entire line. Just because cars share a body style or are described similarly doesn't mean they're comparable.
My old car was a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. It's a 4 door sedan. A Rolls-Royce Phantom is a 4 door sedan. Comparable? No.
A Mazda Miata is a sports car. A Porsche 911 is a sports car. Comparable? No.
A G35 is a sports sedan. A C63 is a sports sedan. Comparable? No.
See my point?
And why does a car have to be in a racing tournament to be considered a sports car?
Acura RSXs are still competing in racing tournaments, alongside other small hatchbacks. The Ford Fiesta is gearing up for IRC. Yet I haven't seen the Bugatti Veyron in any race livery. You'd have a hard time even finding a Gallardo or Murcielago in any race series.
Again, see my point? So a sports or sporty car, be it coupe, sedan, convertible etc. isn't defined by how it fares in any racing competition.
And it's not about my opinion. It's about what the car is. The car is based on the European/JDM Honda Accord. That's all I said.
Different strokes for different folks. Many people think the G sedan is 12 more car than the TSX. In some cases it may be.
Sorry, but you say you own a new 4.4 litre V8 powered BMW M3. I really don't think you're one to talk about how much performance you'll need/use.
People get these things called families. Families require stuff like:
A back seat
4 doors
Trunk space
Affordable insurance
The G has all these things over the 370Z, while minimizing the performance loss over many other practical cars. You can't tell someone to buy a 370Z instead of a G sedan because their needs are different.
I could say the 335 or M3 sedan is just a mid-size family sedan with a big engine. Is it accurate? No. It's a naive statement, because the car is more than that. Same goes for what you said about the G.
Who said anything about the Euro R? USDM TSXs use the K24, and I'm assuming some J V6. After doing some research, it turns out European and JDM Accords use... two... yes, 2 different variations of the K24, and no K20. There's a diesel and another engine. Get your shit straight.
Haven't heard much about the new G, but the previous G35 was, in fact, just a Nissan Skyline in Japan.
I think the IS is a Toyota Altezza in Japan. After some Research, it turns out that the Lexus IS is, for the most part, just a rebadged Toyota Altezza.
A lot of cars are rebadged and brought over here. Except the G37 and the IS350 were better-performing cars to begin with, than the Accord/TSX.
So what's your point?
TSX: 2.4 L 4 cylinder. 201 horsepower.
G37: 3.7 L V6. 306 horsepower.
What the hell do you expect?
My old car was a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. It's a 4 door sedan. A Rolls-Royce Phantom is a 4 door sedan. Comparable? No.
A Mazda Miata is a sports car. A Porsche 911 is a sports car. Comparable? No.
A G35 is a sports sedan. A C63 is a sports sedan. Comparable? No.
See my point?
And why does a car have to be in a racing tournament to be considered a sports car?
Acura RSXs are still competing in racing tournaments, alongside other small hatchbacks. The Ford Fiesta is gearing up for IRC. Yet I haven't seen the Bugatti Veyron in any race livery. You'd have a hard time even finding a Gallardo or Murcielago in any race series.
Again, see my point? So a sports or sporty car, be it coupe, sedan, convertible etc. isn't defined by how it fares in any racing competition.
And it's not about my opinion. It's about what the car is. The car is based on the European/JDM Honda Accord. That's all I said.
Different strokes for different folks. Many people think the G sedan is 12 more car than the TSX. In some cases it may be.
Sorry, but you say you own a new 4.4 litre V8 powered BMW M3. I really don't think you're one to talk about how much performance you'll need/use.
People get these things called families. Families require stuff like:
A back seat
4 doors
Trunk space
Affordable insurance
The G has all these things over the 370Z, while minimizing the performance loss over many other practical cars. You can't tell someone to buy a 370Z instead of a G sedan because their needs are different.
I could say the 335 or M3 sedan is just a mid-size family sedan with a big engine. Is it accurate? No. It's a naive statement, because the car is more than that. Same goes for what you said about the G.
Who said anything about the Euro R? USDM TSXs use the K24, and I'm assuming some J V6. After doing some research, it turns out European and JDM Accords use... two... yes, 2 different variations of the K24, and no K20. There's a diesel and another engine. Get your shit straight.Haven't heard much about the new G, but the previous G35 was, in fact, just a Nissan Skyline in Japan.
I think the IS is a Toyota Altezza in Japan. After some Research, it turns out that the Lexus IS is, for the most part, just a rebadged Toyota Altezza.
A lot of cars are rebadged and brought over here. Except the G37 and the IS350 were better-performing cars to begin with, than the Accord/TSX.
So what's your point?
TSX: 2.4 L 4 cylinder. 201 horsepower.
G37: 3.7 L V6. 306 horsepower.
What the hell do you expect?
You told me I can't tell them to get a 370z? Why not? He clearly brought up the fact he wants performance to begin with. That's why I brought up the Z.
In your last post, you stated you would compare the G to the M3 and C63. I didn't put words in your mouth, the post is there. You claimed since they are both sports cars, so they would compare the, from what I can re-call. I don't wanna go back to double check.
The IS250 isn't an Altezza in the Japanese Market, the IS300 is. The Euro R in the European Market does use a K20 engine pushing out around 190ish HP, while the Acura TSX uses a K24 engine.
Hard time finding Lamborghini in race series? You tripping? They have a racing series just for Lamborghini's. I think you need to get your facts straight.
One to talk? I'm a 21 year old college student, and why don't you think I have use for my V8? I can use the V8 to get them ladies.... HAHAH.. On a more serious note, you don't know if I track my car or not. You don't know what I do for fun. You can't claim anything.
Again, you need to read what I meant clearly. I only said the Z car because the other guy wanted to talk about performance. You do know half the idiots that buy G sedans only want it for performance, right? I admit for the price the G Sedan gives good performance #s, but other than that the car is worthless and expensive. For the price, I can look else where and get a better car with less performance.
Also, when you said the G sedan is 12 times the car than the TSX. How so? If the G Sedan is 12 times the car to the TSX that means its also 12 times to the other competitors also? Yeah? Lets get this straight, shall we. The G37 isn't a competitor of the TSX I4. So that leaves the G25, but again how is the G25 12 times the car to the TSX I4? Its not. The G25 doesn't come with Navi, it cost more, it probably handles worst than the TSX due to size, poor value, and etc... Again, how is it 12 times better? Its not, you're pretty bias if you think it is. I'm not saying you think it is, but if you did... bias.
I'll like to end this by saying no matter how much we "debate" the so called comparison will live on between Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti to see who makes better cars. At the end its all bias. I do like to point out a lot of IS250 drivers think the IS250 is faster than the TSX on the straight and handling. The funny thing is, its not. Its much worst on everything performance wise, and the only thing the IS250 is good at is comfortable ride. Its also cramped as hell in the backseat.
10-20-2010 | 07:03 AM
#143
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All i've been saying is that for someone of his wealth, he can easily own that house rather than renting. Now whether he's doing it for business or any other reason is what's being questioned.
10-20-2010 | 08:32 AM
#144
Why so insecure? You sure to like to use bold to emphasize irrelevant points. No one ever said you didn't know about taxes so no reason to be so defensive. But the fact is that you are not the only one who knows about these things and there are hundreds of thousands of members on AZ... so others may join in the debate as well. And they know stuff too...
It's true, it's all speculation, but I'm sure he has his reasons. He's obviously a smart guy so I'm sure there's a method behind his madness.
I still go back to my original post of "who cares"....
Pretty silly. Must be a slow week in Car Talk
.
It's true, it's all speculation, but I'm sure he has his reasons. He's obviously a smart guy so I'm sure there's a method behind his madness.
I still go back to my original post of "who cares"....
Pretty silly. Must be a slow week in Car Talk
.
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10-20-2010 | 09:04 AM
#145
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,372
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From: NJ
I make as much as "Anti-Infiniti" post as much as you make "Anti-Acura" post. I'm not anti-infiniti, I'm more anti-smarty666. I'm not very fond of your bias in other posts where you come off really strong against Acura and praising Infiniti. I get it you like your company, but can you get off my case? I don't even want to reply, but if you reply, I feel the urge to do so. I don't hate my BMW? Right. We aren't even talking about BMW in this post. You brought it up. This post was about Mark owning an Acura and show how the thread starter stated he got an Infiniti. If you want to talk M3, we can. Yeah, M3 has poor MPG, I hate the cost of the maintenance, which I pay out of my own pocket (most of the time). You know all that don't matter, because the drive of the M3 makes it all worth it. The handling is amazing. Not the power (Slowest on a straight out of the competition of IS-F and C63)
You have to admit, all cars of the same company is a re-badged something. An Infiniti G is a Nissan Skyline GT. As much as an Acura TSX is an Accord. Well, why not pay less for an Accord? Because the V6 TSX out performs the V6 Accord. Yeah, the more expensive one is faster. While in the Z and G case the more expensive which is the G isn't faster than the Z. The extra money goes for the luxury, quality, and brand. Clearly, you didn't get my point. You argued with me about performance. You are doing again in this post. That's why I suggested if you want performance pay less and get Z, which is much faster than the G. Handles better also.
You have to admit, all cars of the same company is a re-badged something. An Infiniti G is a Nissan Skyline GT. As much as an Acura TSX is an Accord. Well, why not pay less for an Accord? Because the V6 TSX out performs the V6 Accord. Yeah, the more expensive one is faster. While in the Z and G case the more expensive which is the G isn't faster than the Z. The extra money goes for the luxury, quality, and brand. Clearly, you didn't get my point. You argued with me about performance. You are doing again in this post. That's why I suggested if you want performance pay less and get Z, which is much faster than the G. Handles better also.
But just keep on going pointing out the wrong pricing and stating which one is cheaper. You don't have to believe the incentive spending, I don't personally care, keep sitting there with your hands over your eyes. Your only talking to a person who has shopped those vehicles and gotten prices for them. You only make yourself look ridiculous with your incorrect pricing and driving characteristics comparison.
See unlike you, there are things about Acura I like and things I don't like. If you actually frequent this entire board, you'd see the threads I've posted in talking about things I like. I've also stated pros and cons about Infiniti. But you don't look throughout the site. I think your proving yourself very naive that Acura is this perfect company that can do no wrong. No car company is perfect and brand loyalty means ABSOLUETLY NOTHING when it times to get another vehicle. Just like in your small naive opinion, Infiniti can't do anything right and is a terrible company. You even trashed the VQ engine in another thread so it doesn't matter what Infiniti does.
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10-20-2010 | 10:27 AM
#148
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,400
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From: Bay Area CA
She drove this for 25 years... 
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010...amed-parakeet/
OK, I'm done with my random posts.
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010...amed-parakeet/
OK, I'm done with my random posts.
10-20-2010 | 04:58 PM
#151
אני עומד עם ישראל
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 9,860
Likes: 810
From: Los Gatos, CA
I make as much as "Anti-Infiniti" post as much as you make "Anti-Acura" post. I'm not anti-infiniti, I'm more anti-smarty666. I'm not very fond of your bias in other posts where you come off really strong against Acura and praising Infiniti. I get it you like your company, but can you get off my case? I don't even want to reply, but if you reply, I feel the urge to do so. I don't hate my BMW? Right. We aren't even talking about BMW in this post. You brought it up. This post was about Mark owning an Acura and show how the thread starter stated he got an Infiniti. If you want to talk M3, we can. Yeah, M3 has poor MPG, I hate the cost of the maintenance, which I pay out of my own pocket (most of the time). You know all that don't matter, because the drive of the M3 makes it all worth it. The handling is amazing. Not the power (Slowest on a straight out of the competition of IS-F and C63)
You have to admit, all cars of the same company is a re-badged something. An Infiniti G is a Nissan Skyline GT. As much as an Acura TSX is an Accord. Well, why not pay less for an Accord? Because the V6 TSX out performs the V6 Accord. Yeah, the more expensive one is faster. While in the Z and G case the more expensive which is the G isn't faster than the Z. The extra money goes for the luxury, quality, and brand. Clearly, you didn't get my point. You argued with me about performance. You are doing again in this post. That's why I suggested if you want performance pay less and get Z, which is much faster than the G. Handles better also.
You have to admit, all cars of the same company is a re-badged something. An Infiniti G is a Nissan Skyline GT. As much as an Acura TSX is an Accord. Well, why not pay less for an Accord? Because the V6 TSX out performs the V6 Accord. Yeah, the more expensive one is faster. While in the Z and G case the more expensive which is the G isn't faster than the Z. The extra money goes for the luxury, quality, and brand. Clearly, you didn't get my point. You argued with me about performance. You are doing again in this post. That's why I suggested if you want performance pay less and get Z, which is much faster than the G. Handles better also.
I can't fit my girl and a Husky in a Z sorry.
10-20-2010 | 08:46 PM
#152
Je t'aime...
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 574
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From: Los Angeles, CA (USC)
And my comment wasn't towards you. I was referring to smarty, because he brings up performance, so I bring up the Z.
10-20-2010 | 08:53 PM
#153
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 574
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From: Los Angeles, CA (USC)
I wouldn't have to respond if your weren't such an idiot and made stupid comments about companies you don't even have products from and you don't even shop or get prices for. The 370Z is not cheaper than a G37 when loaded up similarly. The touring and sport packages on the base Z brings the price into the high 30's, same price as G37 with premium/nav packages and the Nismo with the more powerful engine starts at 40k. So the 370Z is NOT CHEAPER than the G37. Wrong as usual for you. and the handling was the same, I've found both C&D and consumer guides give both a 9 out 10 rating for handling on both the G37 and 370Z. Wrong as usual for you again!
But just keep on going pointing out the wrong pricing and stating which one is cheaper. You don't have to believe the incentive spending, I don't personally care, keep sitting there with your hands over your eyes. Your only talking to a person who has shopped those vehicles and gotten prices for them. You only make yourself look ridiculous with your incorrect pricing and driving characteristics comparison.
See unlike you, there are things about Acura I like and things I don't like. If you actually frequent this entire board, you'd see the threads I've posted in talking about things I like. I've also stated pros and cons about Infiniti. But you don't look throughout the site. I think your proving yourself very naive that Acura is this perfect company that can do no wrong. No car company is perfect and brand loyalty means ABSOLUETLY NOTHING when it times to get another vehicle. Just like in your small naive opinion, Infiniti can't do anything right and is a terrible company. You even trashed the VQ engine in another thread so it doesn't matter what Infiniti does.
But just keep on going pointing out the wrong pricing and stating which one is cheaper. You don't have to believe the incentive spending, I don't personally care, keep sitting there with your hands over your eyes. Your only talking to a person who has shopped those vehicles and gotten prices for them. You only make yourself look ridiculous with your incorrect pricing and driving characteristics comparison.
See unlike you, there are things about Acura I like and things I don't like. If you actually frequent this entire board, you'd see the threads I've posted in talking about things I like. I've also stated pros and cons about Infiniti. But you don't look throughout the site. I think your proving yourself very naive that Acura is this perfect company that can do no wrong. No car company is perfect and brand loyalty means ABSOLUETLY NOTHING when it times to get another vehicle. Just like in your small naive opinion, Infiniti can't do anything right and is a terrible company. You even trashed the VQ engine in another thread so it doesn't matter what Infiniti does.
I like you have the time to reply to me considering that I'm just a young adult in life, and does the shit I say mean that much to you to piss you off? I find that funny.
Now you are telling me a Nissan 370z can cost less than a G37 sedan. You're are too funny, bro. I mean last time I ran through the #s for both the G/Z. The Z cost 41K while the G cost 43K. With the same stuff. Now again, explain to me how is the Z more expensive?
and I was all prepped up for another novel.
10-21-2010 | 10:15 AM
#158
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From: Los Gatos, CA
I count oil change as part of maintenance, and last I checked oil change isn't free. I don't do oil change myself. I go to the dealer. Both the TSX and M3 goes to the Acura/BMW Dealer to get oil change.
And my comment wasn't towards you. I was referring to smarty, because he brings up performance, so I bring up the Z.
And my comment wasn't towards you. I was referring to smarty, because he brings up performance, so I bring up the Z.
10-21-2010 | 11:58 AM
#160
Your Friendly Canadian
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 17,434
Likes: 1,493
From: Toronto, Ontario
Here's his house:
You can see the inside here:
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Take-...erberg-Video_1
And before you ask, my wife saved this episode to show me how he lived. Pretty interesting and non-discreet. If I was that land lord though, I'd be asking for shares of Facebook for rent payment.
As far as what JB mentioned about the reason for renting, this was on his wikipedia site:
"Zuckerberg moved to Palo Alto, California, with Moskovitz and some friends. They leased a small house that served as an office. "
You can see the inside here:
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Take-...erberg-Video_1
And before you ask, my wife saved this episode to show me how he lived. Pretty interesting and non-discreet. If I was that land lord though, I'd be asking for shares of Facebook for rent payment.
As far as what JB mentioned about the reason for renting, this was on his wikipedia site:
"Zuckerberg moved to Palo Alto, California, with Moskovitz and some friends. They leased a small house that served as an office. "
I guess the college lifestyle takes a little time to shrug off, even if you're a bazillajillionaire.