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damn one of the very few MB's that holds its value....... and I do 
it...
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1895916
it... http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1895916
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It's got all kinds of awesomeness that don't go together. 
DB5s, knock off wire wheels are awesome.
The shooting brake shape, wide tires, big brakes are awesome. But they don't go together IMO.
DB5s, knock off wire wheels are awesome.
The shooting brake shape, wide tires, big brakes are awesome. But they don't go together IMO.
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some of you probably already seen this... F40, F50, and Enzo for sale as one collection.... all with under 300 miles on the clock 
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1806178
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1806178
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friend put his ZR1 up for sale... check out the mod list
http://www.chicagomotorcars.com/web/...inois/1331186/
http://www.chicagomotorcars.com/web/...inois/1331186/
C6ZR1 1 7/8 American Racing Stainless Steel Headers
C6Z American Racing X-pipe with high flow cats
02 Extensions
NGK Spark Plugs(Iridium)
MSD 8.5m spark plug wires
Custom Heat Exchanger
Heat Exchanger water pump with connector
C6 ZR1 High Flow Supercharger Air Intake Snout
C6 ZR1 LS9 2.60 11 Rib 10 Bolt Pulley
ZR1 Corvette High Flow Air Intake Kit
100 mm Diameter Idler Pulley Kit
C6 ZR1 CORVETTE OVERDRIVE HARMONIC BALANCER 2009-2011
160 degree thermostat
LS3 Comp Cam Kit, Comp custom grind cam shaft, comp Double valve spring kit good for .675 lift, Titanium Retainers(custom for ZR1), Spring Seats, Valve seals, and comp chromoly pushrods
Water pump gaskets, Oil pump inlet tube, front cover, crankshaft front seal
LS9 Crank Bolt
Mild to Wild Exhaust Switch
Lowering Bolt Kit
CNC'd LS9 Stage 3 Cylinder Heads
Gm Head Gaskets
ARP Head Studs
Balance, Blueprint & Assemble Shortblock: fully deburr block, line
hone block w/ ARP main studs, deck block to desired deck height
w/ BHJ deck true fixture, bore block on 3 axis CNC, hone block w/
torque plates, balance crankshaft to 1/4 oz. in. tolerance, hang
pistons on rods, check bearing clearances, file fit rings, assemble
shortblock
Lunati 4.0 Lunati forged 4340 4.0" stroke crankshaft
Rods Customer supplied GM Titanium LS9 Connecting Rods
Pistons Diamond custom pistons w/ lateral gas ports
Pins Upgraded Tool Steel Wrist Pins .210" Wall Thickness
TS stainless Total Seal stainless chrome top, napier 2nd., 3mm HT oil rings
Bearings2 Clevite MS 2199 H mains, Clevite CB 663 H rods, Dura Bond
CH-23 cam bearings
LSX main studs ARP Pro Series 12pt. main stud kit
Cloyes LS7 std. chain Cloyes LS7 4x single roller w/extended crank drive for dry sump oil pump
Stage 2 Boost Cooler Methanol Injection
Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle System
Custom Porting on Supercharger
C6Z American Racing X-pipe with high flow cats
02 Extensions
NGK Spark Plugs(Iridium)
MSD 8.5m spark plug wires
Custom Heat Exchanger
Heat Exchanger water pump with connector
C6 ZR1 High Flow Supercharger Air Intake Snout
C6 ZR1 LS9 2.60 11 Rib 10 Bolt Pulley
ZR1 Corvette High Flow Air Intake Kit
100 mm Diameter Idler Pulley Kit
C6 ZR1 CORVETTE OVERDRIVE HARMONIC BALANCER 2009-2011
160 degree thermostat
LS3 Comp Cam Kit, Comp custom grind cam shaft, comp Double valve spring kit good for .675 lift, Titanium Retainers(custom for ZR1), Spring Seats, Valve seals, and comp chromoly pushrods
Water pump gaskets, Oil pump inlet tube, front cover, crankshaft front seal
LS9 Crank Bolt
Mild to Wild Exhaust Switch
Lowering Bolt Kit
CNC'd LS9 Stage 3 Cylinder Heads
Gm Head Gaskets
ARP Head Studs
Balance, Blueprint & Assemble Shortblock: fully deburr block, line
hone block w/ ARP main studs, deck block to desired deck height
w/ BHJ deck true fixture, bore block on 3 axis CNC, hone block w/
torque plates, balance crankshaft to 1/4 oz. in. tolerance, hang
pistons on rods, check bearing clearances, file fit rings, assemble
shortblock
Lunati 4.0 Lunati forged 4340 4.0" stroke crankshaft
Rods Customer supplied GM Titanium LS9 Connecting Rods
Pistons Diamond custom pistons w/ lateral gas ports
Pins Upgraded Tool Steel Wrist Pins .210" Wall Thickness
TS stainless Total Seal stainless chrome top, napier 2nd., 3mm HT oil rings
Bearings2 Clevite MS 2199 H mains, Clevite CB 663 H rods, Dura Bond
CH-23 cam bearings
LSX main studs ARP Pro Series 12pt. main stud kit
Cloyes LS7 std. chain Cloyes LS7 4x single roller w/extended crank drive for dry sump oil pump
Stage 2 Boost Cooler Methanol Injection
Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle System
Custom Porting on Supercharger
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Ill just leave this here...
10 Ugliest Cars of 2013: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto...s.aspx#slide=1
10 Ugliest Cars of 2013: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto...s.aspx#slide=1
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Ill just leave this here...
10 Ugliest Cars of 2013: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto...s.aspx#slide=1
10 Ugliest Cars of 2013: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto...s.aspx#slide=1
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Saw this camo prototype on the freeway in Phoenix today. Most definitely a Nissan, and most definitely an SUV (duh). Not sure if the Rogue or Murano are up for re-design, but I'm guessing it's one of those.
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Ill just leave this here...
10 Ugliest Cars of 2013: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto...s.aspx#slide=1
10 Ugliest Cars of 2013: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto...s.aspx#slide=1
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Didn't say I agree with it...just made it available.
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Ford of Europe just reported in a PR that they got 1000 miles hypermiling a 1.0L Ecoboost Focus. That's pretty impressive. 125hp 1.0L Ecoboost 3-cylinder. I imagine we'll see it in the Fiesta at some point in the US.
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T, I blame you for not strongly disagreeing with the article. 
It'd be cool to see that engine in the US. Don't think it'll get that much better fuel mileage in the real world, though.
It'd be cool to see that engine in the US. Don't think it'll get that much better fuel mileage in the real world, though.
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Same. I've never worried about being an "Asian guy in a muscle car" and I have no problem driving a Miata, but I have some reservations about the Abarth. Big round headlights on a small hatchback is just too cutesy. I do love that shifter position, and the interior simplicity is actually what I prefer.
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Same. I've never worried about being an "Asian guy in a muscle car" and I have no problem driving a Miata, but I have some reservations about the Abarth. Big round headlights on a small hatchback is just too cutesy. I do love that shifter position, and the interior simplicity is actually what I prefer.
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Same. I've never worried about being an "Asian guy in a muscle car" and I have no problem driving a Miata, but I have some reservations about the Abarth. Big round headlights on a small hatchback is just too cutesy. I do love that shifter position, and the interior simplicity is actually what I prefer.
maybe some "it's a rental" graphics all over it would do the trick
Got your attention faster than I anticipated.
@ movie based on "Need for Speed" video game series...
