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That Miura. I hope the owner keeps it in its original condition.
Just for misc. parts. Aside from one oil change, I've been taking care of all the maintenance myself.
Doesn't matter too much now, the tire gave out last night. Thankfully, the spare is a full-size so I have at least a little bit of time to decide what to do. Either I replace the one tire, and drop coin on better tires next spring when I'll be better off, or I replace all 4 tires now, which would put a nice dent in finances.
Doesn't matter too much now, the tire gave out last night. Thankfully, the spare is a full-size so I have at least a little bit of time to decide what to do. Either I replace the one tire, and drop coin on better tires next spring when I'll be better off, or I replace all 4 tires now, which would put a nice dent in finances.
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friend's new ride - looks like an '08
#4085
Fahrvergnügen'd
A good condition mid-80s Supra is $8k ... Crazy.
I like them a lot but not for that kind of money.
And then there's this one for $14k with 56k original miles on it:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Codes=MAN&mmt=[TOYOTA[SUPRA[]][]]&modelCode1=SUPRA&sortBy=mileageASC&makeCode1=TOYO TA&startYear=1985&showcaseOwnerId=77396&searchRadi us=0&listingId=335597773&listingIndex=1&Log=0
I like them a lot but not for that kind of money.
And then there's this one for $14k with 56k original miles on it:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Codes=MAN&mmt=[TOYOTA[SUPRA[]][]]&modelCode1=SUPRA&sortBy=mileageASC&makeCode1=TOYO TA&startYear=1985&showcaseOwnerId=77396&searchRadi us=0&listingId=335597773&listingIndex=1&Log=0
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cool story - first I've ever heard of it - not posting it in car videos because there's not much car footage in it - just a bit - around 4:05
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I can't say that I've seen one of these before:
http://www.foreigncarscharlotte.com/...NC/vd/15731534
http://www.foreigncarscharlotte.com/...NC/vd/15731534
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Well, I've heard of Mosler, but didn't know they had a GTR. I just use the MT900S in Forza
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Survey says! These are the most embarrassing cars to drive - http://www.cnbc.com/id/100939807
#4093
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Subaru Baja, really?
#4094
I'm most surprised by the Town Car. What's so bad about it? Other than being an airport transport.
I personally refuse to drive a smartcar unless it's got a Hayabusa engine.
I personally refuse to drive a smartcar unless it's got a Hayabusa engine.
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I guess they don't want to be seen driving one for fear of being mistaken for a chauffeur.
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Baja & Element would be the only 2 I'd drive. Though there are plenty that I'd rather have.
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I'd take a 5cyl H3 over an H2.
#4099
So, I saw a 350C at work today with the plates, "I <3 LFA". I thought it was a bit funny & optimistic of them to have such a dream.
Then, my boss basically said to me, "LOL, they actually do own a LFA".
Needless to say, I felt pretty dumb the rest of the day for making fun of a LFA owner for "dreaming big".
Then, my boss basically said to me, "LOL, they actually do own a LFA".
Needless to say, I felt pretty dumb the rest of the day for making fun of a LFA owner for "dreaming big".
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if I had a LFA, I wouldn't own a 350C...
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But don't you see, my point explains exactly why you had the situation you did. Because, nobody in their right mind would own a 350C, and a LFA. This is why you *assumed* that he was dreaming of an LFA rather than him also owning one in addition to the 350C.
#4104
I wouldn't own an IS350C, period... because with the top up it looks like a travesty.
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I thought it was just optimistic, plain & simple, nothing to do with the car itself. She could have owned a LS600h with that plate & I still would have thought it was funny that it read "I <3 LFA". Having a 350C in addition to a LFA isn't crazy, though. She obviously really likes Lexus & I learned that she drives the 350C as her daily. It's not like it's a bottom of the line Lexus (her's had pretty much every thing optioned) & I'm guessing she wanted a convertible, so it fit her wants perfectly.
This is the car (& owner) in question.
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just can't get into this...
#4110
2024 Honda Civic Type R
G37 to be sold along side the new Q50. Thanks, BMW, for making Infinti think twice about their new nomenclature.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveo...7-q50/2626677/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveo...7-q50/2626677/
#4111
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damn only 3300 miles... would love to rock this thing...
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1811953
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1811953
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I just saw that on FB as well. Fuggin awesome!!!
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new Tundra looks much better than that Hilux thing
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I drive a Subata.
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damn only 3300 miles... would love to rock this thing...
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1811953
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1811953
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Still can't get into the LM
Not a fan of the new Tundra. Better looking than the Hilux, but IMO the older Tundra looked better.
Not a fan of the new Tundra. Better looking than the Hilux, but IMO the older Tundra looked better.
#4117
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Opposite for me, I think the new Tundra looks better. Will have to see one in person.
#4118
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Holy crap...anyone post this yet?
Ayrton Senna's NSX is up for sale...If I had the $$$$$...sigh...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NSX-...d=508245177837
Ayrton Senna's NSX is up for sale...If I had the $$$$$...sigh...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NSX-...d=508245177837
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Article of the Senna-NSX from Motor Authority...
The new Acura NSX should prove to be quite an entertaining machine. It will be interesting to see how it holds up to the original NSX from a pure driving experience standpoint. Of course, you can still buy the old NSX if you hunt them down on Craigslist and eBay Motors. If you have the means to afford one, you should do so. They're practically must-buy machines at this point, Occasionally, however, one pops up for sale that goes beyond the idea of a must-buy and turns into something entirely different. That is the case of one particular NSX that has made its way to eBay... because it was owned by Ayrton Senna.
According to the seller, this 1993 Acura NSX was owned by one of the greatest drivers the world has ever known. It looks rather splendid in its black paintwork, and the lovely coupe has just 31,000 miles on its odometer. The seller goes on to state that Mr. Senna was given three examples of the NSX for his own personal use. One was a black one that stayed at his home in Brazil, another was a red car that lived in Portugal, and the third car is the one in the auction which was garaged at a palace near the Estoril racing circuit. The auction sits with just one bid at this time, and it's set at around $74,000 with an un-met reserve.
This is a chance to own an iconic machine owned by a legendary man. Honda teamed up with Senna both on and off the track. While the automaker supplied engines for his McLaren Formula One cars, Senna supplied his knowledge to the engineering team that was developing the NSX. He's a large part of why it remains one of the ultimate driver's cars. Now you can purchase said car that was driven by the man himself. This is a rare opportunity, and we expect to see the bidding climb a bit on this one, assuming the car can be completely verified.
According to the seller, this 1993 Acura NSX was owned by one of the greatest drivers the world has ever known. It looks rather splendid in its black paintwork, and the lovely coupe has just 31,000 miles on its odometer. The seller goes on to state that Mr. Senna was given three examples of the NSX for his own personal use. One was a black one that stayed at his home in Brazil, another was a red car that lived in Portugal, and the third car is the one in the auction which was garaged at a palace near the Estoril racing circuit. The auction sits with just one bid at this time, and it's set at around $74,000 with an un-met reserve.
This is a chance to own an iconic machine owned by a legendary man. Honda teamed up with Senna both on and off the track. While the automaker supplied engines for his McLaren Formula One cars, Senna supplied his knowledge to the engineering team that was developing the NSX. He's a large part of why it remains one of the ultimate driver's cars. Now you can purchase said car that was driven by the man himself. This is a rare opportunity, and we expect to see the bidding climb a bit on this one, assuming the car can be completely verified.
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^ A gem for whoever ends up purchasing it.