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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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I almost bought a mustang couple years back before buying the M3. Loved the car and this new one looks amazing. I think it will be a hit for its price point. Plus I love having a V8..

I been in this BMW chassis since 2007 now. Itching for a change. But if it aint broke...
Dew it.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:54 PM
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Mini Cooper?
I have thought about that. I have a friend with a Cooper S and loves it. I have concerns that won't be big enough for the dogs.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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i have thought about that. I have a friend with a cooper s and loves it. I have concerns that people will think i'm a girl.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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You DO realize the minute you own that Ford (a fine car), you're going to be wondering WTFBBQ made you ditch the M3...


And then, we'll all be -ing you until next decade for your WTFBBQ move. As nice as a Mustang is...you do not give up an M3 for it.
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Didn't you go through this before and land in a Z4 you hated?

You guys sound like my wife.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I have thought about that. I have a friend with a Cooper S and loves it. I have concerns that won't be big enough for the dogs.
Countryman All4 has plenty of room methinks.


It's pretty good. And performs great in some extreme weathers too.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Dew it.
Zipit, Kimchi. I'm still sore at you for passing up an M3.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
You guys sound like my wife.
So, you're saying we're in good company.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
You guys sound like my wife.
Ultimately, I think, like any car fan, you just have an itch to try something new and fresh...

However, we aren't all BoostedJacks and so, I think the best way to satisfy your itch is maybe just rent a Mustang V8 for a day or so...drive it like you stole it...and return it.

Just a few bucks but sure is alot cheaper than the $$$$ of a new car and the agony of realizing (probably a day or two later) that you gave up an M3 for a Ford?
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
fify.
My friend is a girl, coincidentally
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
My friend is a girl, coincidentally
You should go test drive the Countryman, CM...You may just end up liking it. The pricepoint isn't horrid either.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
You should go test drive the Countryman, CM...You may just end up liking it. The pricepoint isn't horrid either.
See?! Girl.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
Cant help but want to sell my car for the 2015 Mustang GT. I think im losing it!
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
See?! Girl.
In all fairness, it's my wife's car. So, there.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
In all fairness, it's my wife's car. So, there.
Says the guy (errr...girl) who drives an FX.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Says the guy (errr...girl) who drives an FX.
Go step on a LEGO brick.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Go step on a LEGO brick.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Says the guy (errr...girl) who drives a Sea Creature.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:23 PM
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You all need a Mustang GT to feel like a man.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
You all need a Mustang GT to feel like a man.
Too late...we all got married and promptly lost our man cards.






Now, excuse me. Kimchi and IdunnowhatisaGT1 need to get their @$$es kicked.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
You all need a Mustang GT to feel like a man.
Seriously, there is an element of "special" attached to an M3. While I'm sure the new Mustang will be nice enough, there will be TONS of them on the road. You won't be able to drive home from work without seeing a dozen of the things in various iterations.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Go step on 2 LEGO bricks.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Too late...we all got married and promptly lost our man cards.






Now, excuse me. Kimchi and IdunnowhatisaGT1 need to get their @$$es kicked.
Me: "I want to look at a Mustang!"

Wife: "That's so impractical and the back seat is terrible!"

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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
Me: "I want to look at a Mustang!"

Wife: "That's so impractical and the back seat is terrible!"

Pffft...that's nothing. My wife KNOWS even before I say anything.

Her: "Don't even think about it......"




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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Pffft...that's nothing. My wife KNOWS even before I say anything.

Her: "Don't even think about it......"




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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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My wife just says "NO" and walks away like a boss.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
When we were shopping for her Countryman, the MINI dealership also shares the floor with BMW...

So, I just glanced at the 5er sitting on the showroom floor and she didn't even break pace from her walk to the MINI side: "Don't even think about it..."

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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
When we were shopping for her Countryman, the MINI dealership also shares the floor with BMW...

So, I just glanced at the 5er sitting on the showroom floor and she didn't even break pace from her walk to the MINI side: "Don't even think about it..."

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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
My wife just says "NO" and walks away like a boss.
She do that too even when she's not in the mood in the bedroom...?




































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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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That's what you get for implying my car is a Manatee, Kimchi!
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
That's what you get for implying my car is a Manatee, Kimchi!
One need not imply; one need only look at pictures - prima facie evidence.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
One need not imply; one need only look at pictures - prima facie evidence.
Okay sure...it's NOT the greatest looking CUV, I admit. But, in my defense, the current gen. Cayenne was not out and neither was the Evoque.



So, I had the X5, X6, Volvo XC60 and this to choose from. The X6 is beyond hideous IMO and so, it came down to the X5 and the sea-cucumber. So, sue me, okay?!?

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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
You all need a Mustang GT to feel like a man.
Maybe the new one.. But i definitely don't need the current one with the crappy interior and suspension. Zl1 is where it's at.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Okay sure...it's NOT the greatest looking CUV, I admit. But, in my defense, the current gen. Cayenne was not out and neither was the Evoque.



So, I had the X5, X6, Volvo XC60 and this to choose from. The X6 is beyond hideous IMO and so, it came down to the X5 and the sea-cucumber. So, sue me, okay?!?

Now, go step on a LEGO brick.


I agree on the X6. Terrible mistake by BMW.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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I agree on the X6. Terrible mistake by BMW.
I'll add the 550GT to that list
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
I'll add the 550GT to that list
Abomination, that one.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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I find the X6M to be tolerable.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
I find the X6M to be tolerable.
Only because it's crazy fast and causes cognitive dissonance because our minds are conditioned to believe no SUV-ish vehicle should be able to do the things it does. In short, it's an interesting curiosity.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
I'll add the 550GT to that list
That car is REALLY nice though.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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Maybe the new one.. But i definitely don't need the current one with the crappy interior and suspension. Zl1 is where it's at.
You can buy two 3.7L Mustangs for the price of one ZL1.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 05:14 PM
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Only because it's crazy fast and causes cognitive dissonance because our minds are conditioned to believe no SUV-ish vehicle should be able to do the things it does. In short, it's an interesting curiosity.
yeah, that.
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