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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Wow, low miles. Buying a car during my last semester of college wouldn't be financially smart, though I keep looking at Avants for sale
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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What other motorsports movies are there that are comparable? Besides Rush I guess?
Le Mans & Grand Prix are classics.
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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Automatics have flexplates.

A video would explain it better:

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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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Wow, low miles. Buying a car during my last semester of college wouldn't be financially smart, though I keep looking at Avants for sale
Piss on smart financial decisions.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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Wow, low miles. Buying a car during my last semester of college wouldn't be financially smart, though I keep looking at Avants for sale

Loving cars is not financially smart we're all screwed!
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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So, wifey brought this home as a loaner for today. Newer mustang v6 convertible. Took it out for a spin, and it's surprisingly very nice ride. Super smooth overall. It feels much more refined than the previous generations.





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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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C&D had a 360 render for the next mustang. It looks good, very fierce.

I'm still waiting to hear if I'll get to drive that camaro!
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Bit of an upgrade from the Corolla!
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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I drove the 12 GT premium coupe the other day. It felt so... heavy.. And the interior sucked. But the new Mustang looks pretty sick. Honestly I'd rather get a CPO 135 for that kind of money though.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Surprised, most people say the base Mustang interior sucks but the Premium is good. I agree with you in that it definitely feels big, though. Everything seems to happen on a larger scale.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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The materials just seemed lacking in quality a bit.. Also did not like the plastic center console at all.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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It didn't feel heavy much.

Didn't even look at the interior. Was having so much fun with top down on the freeway.

It surprisingly gave me very pleasant driving experience I tell you that.

People who buy the pocket rockets like my car or American Muscle do not put the interior quality on the top priority anyway.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Mustangs have come a looong way. Despite V6 advancements, I'd still opt for an 8...but they are great vehicles.

Convertibles FTMFW. It's like crack....the really good kind.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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I'm the opposite. I'd almost always choose the hardtop version of a car over a convertible.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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I'm the opposite. I'd almost always choose the hardtop version of a car over a convertible.
me too, then again i have yet to drive a convertible. Maybe after driving one my mind would change.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Depends on the car I guess. Mustang I'd still pick a hardtop I suppose.

Little cars like S2000s and Miatas really do it best...until you get in exotic range. I can't imagine the driving experience being any better, even in mundane traffic conditions. It's as close as you can get to a go cart.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by VR1
I drove the 12 GT premium coupe the other day. It felt so... heavy.


It's only a couple hundred lbs heavier than the 135i couple and lighter than the 135i vert. First time behind a mustang / v8?
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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16 yrs old?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MarbleGT
Depends on the car I guess. Mustang I'd still pick a hardtop I suppose.

Little cars like S2000s and Miatas really do it best...until you get in exotic range. I can't imagine the driving experience being any better, even in mundane traffic conditions. It's as close as you can get to a go cart.
I think it's two-seaters that do it best, at least IMO. Even Z3/X4s, Jag XK, and Viper I'm fine with in convertible mode.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Cruising on the freeway with the top down.

Loved it.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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A viper is not a gokart
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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I said two-seaters
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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It's only a couple hundred lbs heavier than the 135i couple and lighter than the 135i vert. First time behind a mustang / v8?
Yup, first time every driving a Mustang of any kind. Why the facepalm? Can't I drive cars?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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I said two-seaters
Do two-seaters include cars with backseats and concept cars? :aman:

For the sake of argument, there are plenty of two-seaters that I wouldn't dare get behind the wheel. I'm with Marble.. Open air gokart style, especially if that gokart had a 3.0L V8.


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Yup, first time every driving a Mustang of any kind. Why the facepalm? Can't I drive cars?
Lets just say, I wouldn't have presented my question had I known your age. The Mustang V8 is a different animal, so I can understand how you thought it felt heavy.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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Guess the price without cheating!

2006 Continental Flying Spur, Black on Black, 63k miles.























Got your number? Don't cheat.








http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4129440675.html





Dat depreciation.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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Unlimited mileage full warranty? Nice.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Unlimited mileage full warranty? Nice.
That's pretty amazing. Especially for a Bentley.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Unlimited mileage full warranty? Nice.
wat.

what does that include?

hell, might be a nice pickup! that price is nuts!
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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I guessed 90-100k. Gatdamn.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Sold.. to Majofo.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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Shit.. 2000 Bentley Arnage's are in the $30k range with <60k miles..
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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fuck.. check out this 2005 Conti GT.. 72k miles..

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&car_id=356529232&dealer_id=5268508 0&car_year=2005&dealership_view_name=www.palmettos portcars.com&address=null&sort_type=make_modelASC& resultCar=335606013&cardist=0





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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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I feel like I'm taking crazy pills
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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That particular Conti though...
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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That particular Conti though...
You drive a jetta, you shouldn't judge.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Classy.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Looks ugly.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Here's another one that shocked me:

2005 Maserati Cambiocorsa. 57k miles. New clutch and tires.

I saw the listing title and was guessing about $40k: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4070242916.html

This one too: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4157451829.html




Edit: Just found this one. Sorry for whoring out the Charlotte Craigslist

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/4151574053.html

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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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we all gonna be driving Bentley's all up in here soon.....
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