General Car Talk Discussion Thread
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#6404
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Any car can be imported if it's 25 years or older.
#8: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...l#Anchor-28852
#8: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/impo...l#Anchor-28852
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00TL-P3.2 (01-21-2014)
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oh wild. did not know that.
#6406
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Any of you guys a member at 8th Civic Si forum?
I'm trying to post my Advan wheels there, but I guess I have to be a member for over a month to do it.
Anyone?
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/advan-rz-18x8-wheels-socal-903597/
I'm trying to post my Advan wheels there, but I guess I have to be a member for over a month to do it.
Anyone?
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/advan-rz-18x8-wheels-socal-903597/
#6407
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Is there a restriction on the powertrain or just the vehicle?
#6408
Whats up with RDX owners?
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#6411
On the 25 years or older, I believe this year marks the first for the R32 Skylines to start being brought over as well. The M-B Evo II posted above should be available next year since they began selling them in late 1990.
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relevant:
here is a pic I took at last year's Chicago show - I call it:
"contrary to much controversy, I didn't mind the rear too much"
here is a pic I took at last year's Chicago show - I call it:
"contrary to much controversy, I didn't mind the rear too much"
#6415
holy legs
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00TL-P3.2 (01-22-2014)
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Maybe this was the starting bid. I mentioned it was supposed to be between $5-$7M and it is now reported for going for $5.28M.
From here: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ion-at-auction
From here: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ion-at-auction
A McLaren F1 race car once piloted by ex-Formula One driver J.J. Lehto was sold at auction over the weekend for a staggering $5,280,000. The price paid is certainly an incredible sum, but you have to consider that only around 100 F1s were ever built, including racing versions like the one featured here.
This particular example is a 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail, bearing chassis number 021R. The car was campaigned by the Works BMW Motorsport Team and is the automaker’s most successful race car in private hands.
It was recently restored to original factory condition and decked out in the iconic FINA livery that it wore during much of its racing career. That career included four podium finishes in five FIA GT Championship races.
Under the hood is a 6.0-liter V-12 tuned to deliver 604 horsepower and 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox from Xtrac and spins the rear wheels only. The suspension consists of double wishbones and light alloy dampers, and the brakes are carbon ceramic discs from Brembo.
Estimates for the car ranged from $5 million up to $7 million. Incredibly, the McLaren wasn’t the top seller at the auction, which was organized by Gooding & Company and took place in Scottsdale, Arizona. A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider went for $8,250,000 and a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet went for $6,160,000.
This particular example is a 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail, bearing chassis number 021R. The car was campaigned by the Works BMW Motorsport Team and is the automaker’s most successful race car in private hands.
It was recently restored to original factory condition and decked out in the iconic FINA livery that it wore during much of its racing career. That career included four podium finishes in five FIA GT Championship races.
Under the hood is a 6.0-liter V-12 tuned to deliver 604 horsepower and 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox from Xtrac and spins the rear wheels only. The suspension consists of double wishbones and light alloy dampers, and the brakes are carbon ceramic discs from Brembo.
Estimates for the car ranged from $5 million up to $7 million. Incredibly, the McLaren wasn’t the top seller at the auction, which was organized by Gooding & Company and took place in Scottsdale, Arizona. A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider went for $8,250,000 and a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet went for $6,160,000.
#6420
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Aight...fess up. Which of you treegoats paid $5.28M for the McLaren F1?
I know it was one of you!
I want a ride.
I know it was one of you!
I want a ride.
#6421
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You got me...
#6422
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I'd guess it would be unpleasant on long trips.
#sourgrapes
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Maj and Srika....I hear there is a car in them pix? all I see is legs and butttt
#6424
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#6425
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Yep. Tou are correct. Once a car is 25 years old, the Nhtsa requirements are dropped. So My friend (car dealer in Japan) told me a lot of guys are asking for R32's, and they run about $10-18K at auction (quite used, not excellent condition), and the US sell price is abot $30k. Nice profit if you can swing it.
#6427
I drive a Subata.
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No?
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00TL-P3.2 (01-22-2014)
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#6431
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Sure...but, that makes the Golf R a bit of a car...no one suspects......
#6432
I drive a Subata.
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Oh, like a bar soap.
#6433
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#6434
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#6436
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And for effs sakes, Morgan...don't let Paul Walker and his buddy touch your McLaren.
Too soon?
Too soon?
#6437
Fahrvergnügen'd
Doesn't have to be crazy like the Citroen Megane but I'd really have liked it to be a little closer to this on the continuum:
#6438
Fahrvergnügen'd
I realize VW would not make something that looks like that (or would save it for the Scirocco R) but if the Golf R is at one end and this is at the other, I wish VW had split the difference.
BTW, I love that VXR. I wish I could buy one.
BTW, I love that VXR. I wish I could buy one.
#6439
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I get what you mean, CM...given the mark-up in price, you'd prefer some more obvious visual cues to the R.
Still, if you think about it, okay...horrid example, can you tell the differences between all the Zondas and their various "editions"?
Still, if you think about it, okay...horrid example, can you tell the differences between all the Zondas and their various "editions"?