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Holy mother...the Pagani Zonda Revolucion hits the track in China...
More pics here: http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/01/12/p...rack-in-china/
More pics here: http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/01/12/p...rack-in-china/
Holy mother...the Pagani Zonda Revolucion hits the track in China...
More pics here: http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/01/12/p...rack-in-china/
More pics here: http://www.gtspirit.com/2014/01/12/p...rack-in-china/
The base model is slow. The Type S is slightly less slow.
Both are good cars, but if there is a Type S variant of any Acura, why would you even consider the base model??
If you're looking RWD, have you considered an IS300? They can be had with a clutch (if you're looking at the sedan, of course).
Both are good cars, but if there is a Type S variant of any Acura, why would you even consider the base model??
If you're looking RWD, have you considered an IS300? They can be had with a clutch (if you're looking at the sedan, of course).
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This is a pretty good option with either transmission. They'll go for 200K+ miles and generally are reliable. I think you can get one now for about $5000 with decent miles in a decent condition. Great option.
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The base model is slow. The Type S is slightly less slow.
Both are good cars, but if there is a Type S variant of any Acura, why would you even consider the base model??
If you're looking RWD, have you considered an IS300? They can be had with a clutch (if you're looking at the sedan, of course).
Both are good cars, but if there is a Type S variant of any Acura, why would you even consider the base model??
If you're looking RWD, have you considered an IS300? They can be had with a clutch (if you're looking at the sedan, of course).
And I won't have too much money to put on top of whatever I get for the Jetta. But the IS seems like a good choice I hadn't considered, thanks.
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Well played, sir.
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That's an abuse of mod powers! I'm calling on Ron A to fire you!
Correction - discuss the merits of all season tires (which I don't need because I live where it's 75 and sunny in January).
Correction - discuss the merits of all season tires (which I don't need because I live where it's 75 and sunny in January).
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But, I'm classier than that.
I curse Phoenix to a blizzard storm!
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In the insanity weather that is up here, and the fact oil $$$ is everywhere, the fact that Porsche 911s are driven all-year round on the AWD platforms gotta say something about those cars and their ability to take on some insanely harsh weather and roads.
I want one.
I want one.
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+1, but I'll take mine in the RWD flavor.
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They don't drive them now, but two local "celebrities" here who are big property developers used to go around in NSXs all-year round in the early 2000s. I was told by the tire-shop guys that they'd slap on winters and off they go...
So, it is doable. But, then again, I've never seen any of 911 GT2s in winter. Summer, yes...there are a few that roam the city.
So, it is doable. But, then again, I've never seen any of 911 GT2s in winter. Summer, yes...there are a few that roam the city.
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Speaking of Porsche and GT2s...I hope this rumor is not true: http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-...ot-return.html
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Look, if I have a Porsche 911, the first thing I'm doing after I leave the dealership is 1) giggle like a schoolgirl hysterically for 15 minutes straight...and then 2) flooring it to the Rockies and driving like an idiot up a mountain road.
