General Car Talk Discussion Thread
So damn gorgeous.
01-02-2014 | 12:59 AM
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New S-Class:
Thats cool 
Magic Body Control By using a stereo camera to scan the road surface, the S-Class can prep the suspension to almost completely eliminate body movements at speeds up to 81 mph.
01-02-2014 | 03:21 AM
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Larry Chen (Speedhunters photographer) - year in review
http://www.driftfotos.com/2013/12/a-...nter/#more-697
http://www.driftfotos.com/2013/12/a-...nter/#more-697
She would HAVE to let me drive it when I'm in town. 
01-02-2014 | 10:42 AM
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Alright. Wife said I can get whatever I want to get. 
My final choices:
2014 BRZ Limited
MSRP: $28,727
Quoted Price: $26,112 (1.9% APR)
2013 Mazda MX5 Club Edition
MSRP: $28,155
Quoted Price: $21,148
Used 2011 M3 Convertible 6MT
Mileage: 23,255
Quoted Price: $42,873
Wish me luck. I think it'll go down over the weekend. Scheduled to see all three tomorrow. I'll be perfectly happy with either of these.
My final choices:
2014 BRZ Limited
MSRP: $28,727
Quoted Price: $26,112 (1.9% APR)
2013 Mazda MX5 Club Edition
MSRP: $28,155
Quoted Price: $21,148
Used 2011 M3 Convertible 6MT
Mileage: 23,255
Quoted Price: $42,873
Wish me luck. I think it'll go down over the weekend. Scheduled to see all three tomorrow. I'll be perfectly happy with either of these.
Go for the M3... You won't be disappointed...
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01-02-2014 | 02:58 PM
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Bugatti makes a belt buckle. It costs $84,000.
http://uncrate.com/stuff/bugatti-x-r...n-belt-buckle/
BUGATTI X ROLAND ITEN BELT BUCKLE
Before you ask, no — the Bugatti x Roland Iten Belt Buckle ($84,000) won't help you travel at speeds in excess of 250 miles an hour. But it is made with the same spirit of craftsmanship that's helped Bugatti reign over the super car market for generations. This belt buckle uses a ratcheting mechanism inspired by watchmaking techniques to quickly pull your belt (the leather one that holds up your pants, not the one across your lap) tight without the need for holes. Featuring hand-crafted bridges, cogs, wheels, springs, and pinions, and elements made from titanium, stainless steel, rose gold, and sapphire crystals, and limited to just 44 pieces, it's enough to make gear heads and watch lovers green with envy.
http://uncrate.com/stuff/bugatti-x-r...n-belt-buckle/
BUGATTI X ROLAND ITEN BELT BUCKLE
Before you ask, no — the Bugatti x Roland Iten Belt Buckle ($84,000) won't help you travel at speeds in excess of 250 miles an hour. But it is made with the same spirit of craftsmanship that's helped Bugatti reign over the super car market for generations. This belt buckle uses a ratcheting mechanism inspired by watchmaking techniques to quickly pull your belt (the leather one that holds up your pants, not the one across your lap) tight without the need for holes. Featuring hand-crafted bridges, cogs, wheels, springs, and pinions, and elements made from titanium, stainless steel, rose gold, and sapphire crystals, and limited to just 44 pieces, it's enough to make gear heads and watch lovers green with envy.
01-02-2014 | 03:01 PM
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01-02-2014 | 03:02 PM
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To this day, one of the most memorable experiences I ever had behind the wheel was in 2002 in a white SMG M3 I got to test drive...and nearly bought (deposit and all)...before my best friend slapped me out of it.
Number 1 is still the NSX though.
Number 1 is still the NSX though.
01-02-2014 | 03:28 PM
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He's referring to how the Veyron carries a $1.5m+ price tag, yet VW loses over $6 million on each one sold.
http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-loses...bug-1426504241
So using the same concept in reference to the belt, Maj is saying that VW is losing on the belt as well.
http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-loses...bug-1426504241
So using the same concept in reference to the belt, Maj is saying that VW is losing on the belt as well.
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01-02-2014 | 03:34 PM
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He's referring to how the Veyron carries a $1.5m+ price tag, yet VW loses over $6 million on each one sold.
http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-loses...bug-1426504241
So using the same concept in reference to the belt, Maj is saying that VW is losing on the belt as well.
http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-loses...bug-1426504241
So using the same concept in reference to the belt, Maj is saying that VW is losing on the belt as well.
01-02-2014 | 03:37 PM
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01-02-2014 | 03:42 PM
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01-02-2014 | 03:42 PM
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From: Waffles, BU
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01-02-2014 | 03:58 PM
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I waited 'till the 2nd.
