General Car Talk Discussion Thread
Punk Rocker
I was about to be seriously pissed about the waste and destruction of a beautiful thoroughbred Pagani for use as a freaking wall! If it indeed is just a replica then that is actually a really cool idea, but to ruin an actual one lock it up in a condo like that would be a complete and utter abomination. I already dislike the fact that most supercar buyers view their cars purely as investments and very rarely even drive them but this kind of thing is just beyond the pale!
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Yumcha (07-07-2018)
I was about to be seriously pissed about the waste and destruction of a beautiful thoroughbred Pagani for use as a freaking wall! If it indeed is just a replica then that is actually a really cool idea, but to ruin an actual one lock it up in a condo like that would be a complete and utter abomination. I already dislike the fact that most supercar buyers view their cars purely as investments and very rarely even drive them but this kind of thing is just beyond the pale!
I would've stuck with his original idea and just commissioned an AMG engine for display.
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some of you probably already seen/heard that a GoldRush Rally Huracan Performante caught fire in St. Louis.... luckily everyone is OK but the car... not so much. Apparently it was the result of driving away with the nozzle still in..... caused an explosion and then this....
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i drove away with the pump nozzle still in my gas tank before....Didn't blow up
something smells fishy with that explanation
something smells fishy with that explanation
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these Italian cars run hot as f*ck back there man - I believe even a drop of gas near the engine can cause a big problem.
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Seriously, the Chad reference went completely over my head until Mike pointed it out.
Mind you, I really was not paying attention or aware of that episode on AZ.
Spent the majority of the day in a loaner S5 as they wanted to let me get a feel of having one for day-to-day (i.e. errands, driving the family around). Loved it. I also made a change request to add the carbon trim.
Mind you, I really was not paying attention or aware of that episode on AZ.
Spent the majority of the day in a loaner S5 as they wanted to let me get a feel of having one for day-to-day (i.e. errands, driving the family around). Loved it. I also made a change request to add the carbon trim.
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Team Owner
You have to pay for it.... and mine is free... so yours gotta be more real than mine
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Yeah I'm with crabs.. either car or user.
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Yumcha (07-09-2018)
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The Lambo had just pulled up and owner went inside. Gas sprayed on the car and the motor was just hot enough to ignite it near instantly.
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So.... as i was tracking my 340, i noticed something funny... It is 8AT instead of the 6mt i thought i ordered and it is arriving at the San Pedro Port on 7/19.... so it is too late.
and i called BMW NA and they confirmed it is a 8AT.
I kinda feel helpless, i mean i can talk to the dealer but they can't magically create a 6mt one for me and i need to return my current car by end of this month.
I could extend my lease to order a new car but there is no more 2018 allocations.
I mean i am kinda fucked
If i knew it was 8AT, i would have just stayed with the 540...I could try to talk to the dealer to give me more discount, but i am not sure how much more discount they could give me since it is already 20% off MSRP.
and i called BMW NA and they confirmed it is a 8AT.
I kinda feel helpless, i mean i can talk to the dealer but they can't magically create a 6mt one for me and i need to return my current car by end of this month.
I could extend my lease to order a new car but there is no more 2018 allocations.
I mean i am kinda fucked
If i knew it was 8AT, i would have just stayed with the 540...I could try to talk to the dealer to give me more discount, but i am not sure how much more discount they could give me since it is already 20% off MSRP.
Last edited by oonowindoo; 07-11-2018 at 05:04 PM.
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So.... as i was tracking my 340, i noticed something funny... It is 8AT instead of the 6mt i thought i ordered and it is arriving at the San Pedro Port on 7/19.... so it is too late.
and i called BMW NA and they confirmed it is a 8AT.
I kinda feel helpless, i mean i can talk to the dealer but they can't magically create a 6mt one for me and i need to return my current car by end of this month.
I could extend my lease to order a new car but there is no more 2018 allocations.
I mean i am kinda fucked
If i knew it was 8AT, i would have just stayed with the 540...I could try to talk to the dealer to give me more discount, but i am not sure how much more discount they could give me since it is already 20% off MSRP.
and i called BMW NA and they confirmed it is a 8AT.
I kinda feel helpless, i mean i can talk to the dealer but they can't magically create a 6mt one for me and i need to return my current car by end of this month.
I could extend my lease to order a new car but there is no more 2018 allocations.
I mean i am kinda fucked
If i knew it was 8AT, i would have just stayed with the 540...I could try to talk to the dealer to give me more discount, but i am not sure how much more discount they could give me since it is already 20% off MSRP.
Team Owner
Hey, my order sheet says 6mt. So someone fucked me up and i dont even know who
The weird thing is i am not even that upset.... maybe i am just getting too old for this shit.
The weird thing is i am not even that upset.... maybe i am just getting too old for this shit.
Last edited by oonowindoo; 07-11-2018 at 05:08 PM.
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So you're getting less and paying more.. smells fishy..
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Get it fixed or get the 5 series back if AT
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Oh I thought the 5 was less.. anyways.. wtf?!?!
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Technically if they fucked up, they need to fix it and you're not responsible for turning in the ride correct?
Or you should get a loaner for the mean time.
Or you should get a loaner for the mean time.
Team Owner
ohh 5 was in the $7s and 3 is in the $5s.
Team Owner
Turning the car and my new car are 2 separate things, i have to return it unless i extend my contract of my current lease.
Also just because i ordered the car, doesnt mean i have to buy it. The deposit is 100% refundable.... unlike ahem Canada!
But what am i gonna drive if i dont accept it
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I will go talk to them to see if they can give me some magic # on the M3 on their lot ... hey you never know until you try.
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Won't you be in Shanghai.. you have time
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M3..
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probably 1.2k
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Just tell them they effed up and RC-F's are going for the same price as a 535
Team Owner
I was hoping to get the car before i leave... i thought it arrives at the port on 7/19 and i probably could pick it up end of this month before i leave... all calculated and ready to go until they dropped this bomb on me ...
Anyways... we will see... I think the M3 is a long shot... i mean i was in the car business, they would rather not do the deal than losing $$...
Anyways... we will see... I think the M3 is a long shot... i mean i was in the car business, they would rather not do the deal than losing $$...
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Yea, my friend forgot he ordered a 5 series, so he was like "should I just get my deposit back" I'm like, you can do that?
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Your friend must be pretty ballin if he can forget about the deposit he put down. i think about mine everyday
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I know stinger is a decent car and all but wtf is it doing in his line up
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So.... as i was tracking my 340, i noticed something funny... It is 8AT instead of the 6mt i thought i ordered and it is arriving at the San Pedro Port on 7/19.... so it is too late.
and i called BMW NA and they confirmed it is a 8AT.
I kinda feel helpless, i mean i can talk to the dealer but they can't magically create a 6mt one for me and i need to return my current car by end of this month.
I could extend my lease to order a new car but there is no more 2018 allocations.
I mean i am kinda fucked
If i knew it was 8AT, i would have just stayed with the 540...I could try to talk to the dealer to give me more discount, but i am not sure how much more discount they could give me since it is already 20% off MSRP.
and i called BMW NA and they confirmed it is a 8AT.
I kinda feel helpless, i mean i can talk to the dealer but they can't magically create a 6mt one for me and i need to return my current car by end of this month.
I could extend my lease to order a new car but there is no more 2018 allocations.
I mean i am kinda fucked
If i knew it was 8AT, i would have just stayed with the 540...I could try to talk to the dealer to give me more discount, but i am not sure how much more discount they could give me since it is already 20% off MSRP.