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Old 01-22-2014, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Acquaintance of mine at a Nissan dealership said that there was no real reason for the price hike except that there was a nice demand and so, they could get away with it.



So, in regards to those darned Germans........

true, those german cars are always collecting dust on the lots..

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Old 01-22-2014, 04:37 PM
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I think it's time we reminded Germany and Japan who wears the pants..
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Old 01-22-2014, 04:43 PM
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So, an Acura, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz drive into a bar....................
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Old 01-22-2014, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
I think it's time we reminded Germany and Japan who wears the pants..
When it comes to prices, I sure the heck aren't.
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Old 01-22-2014, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer
true, those german cars are always collecting dust on the lots..

agreed

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Old 01-22-2014, 05:10 PM
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Cool comparison.

The WRX doesn't look too bad in the video. Curious how it would look in a hatch version.

What do you guys think about this?

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The wheels are inset too far and there's too much wheel gap. It looks like a tarted up Corolla. I think the WRX is an aesthetic disaster.
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:30 PM
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No WRX buyer should ever have the stock wheels for more than a month, so that's all good.

After having a high powered FWD, I would choose the WRX if I had a choice.
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:35 PM
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The front end of the WRX/STi has grown on me a lot. The rear is still a massive disappointment.

oh what could have been...

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Was this posted yet?

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Old 01-22-2014, 05:40 PM
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Damn. I didn't know Focus ST run 1/4 mile in like 14.7 @ 96.5. Thought it would be faster. The slow ass BRZ does it in like 14.8 @ 95.5.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer
Was this posted yet?

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I love, love, love the 6 Series gran coupe.
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:43 PM
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Me too. If I was in the market, I would get the M6 Gran Coupe over the M5
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:45 PM
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The XFR-S is too gaudy. The wing does it no favors. The E63... I want to love it, but it reminds me of a pufferfish.

M6 GC is still probably my favorite sedan to date based on looks alone
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Me too. If I was in the market, I would get the M6 Gran Coupe over the M5
Originally Posted by Costco
M6 GC is still probably my favorite sedan to date based on looks alone
Agree on the M6GC. I also think M6GC>M5. That being said, M6GC is ~$20k more expensive too.
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great video.

so sad the # of people who will never experience / use those cars in that manner.
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Old 01-22-2014, 05:59 PM
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Dat ass

neither are looking at the car
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Old 01-22-2014, 07:27 PM
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Did you guys see this on BMW 4 Series Convertible?

WTF?

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wow. is that for real?

reminds me of something domestics used to do. in the 80's.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Me too. If I was in the market, I would get the M6 Gran Coupe over the M5
Starting price $115,000
Loaded tops out at nearly 140,000

Yeah right
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Originally Posted by srika
wow. is that for real?

reminds me of something domestics used to do. in the 80's.
Does it have rich Corinthian leather?
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^^^^ yeah!!! that!!!!



tried to find a high-res image of this, google image search no workey too well..


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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Did you guys see this on BMW 4 Series Convertible?

WTF?
Yes. It's lame.
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Greatest dad...ever...

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Originally Posted by srika
^^^^ yeah!!! that!!!!



tried to find a high-res image of this, google image search no workey too well..




You looking for the Fish and AJ's Van? Its pretty bad ass.

Ill post a pic..
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Oh never mind, its a Nissan 'van'
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This thing is so cool. Motor under the drivers seat, turbo.
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
With only 502 made of each Evo I & Evo II, they'll be quite pricey. Who knows how many are still on the road. I'd love to have either.
There is 1 currently for sale in Germany.


That's around 75,000 miles I believe.

Asking price? 84,500 Euros.
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At those prices, might as well make a kit car.
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Originally Posted by Majofo
At those prices, might as well make a kit car.
You could use that argument against near anything over $50-60,000, though. The kit world has enough out there now-a-days to rival almost anything.
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Old 01-23-2014, 02:17 AM
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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.
In Canada it's 15 years old. R32s and other RHD novelties are a common sight. Buying an R32 from here would probably make more sense than going to Japan.

We'll start to enjoy the R34s that have been popping around.
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I love, love, love the 6 Series gran coupe.
Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Me too. If I was in the market, I would get the M6 Gran Coupe over the M5
Originally Posted by Costco
The XFR-S is too gaudy. The wing does it no favors. The E63... I want to love it, but it reminds me of a pufferfish.
M6 GC is still probably my favorite sedan to date based on looks alone
AMG Power for me!

Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
There is 1 currently for sale in Germany.
That's around 75,000 miles I believe.
Asking price? 84,500 Euros.
So much want.
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"New" 2015 Navigator. Makes the Escalade look good.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...-2015/4785849/
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Saw the new Mazda3 hatch today. Simply stunning. Best looking hatch on the market by a mile. Puts the Mk7 Golf to shame on looks. Reminds me of a Japanese Alfa Romeo.

If they don't screw up the Mazdaspeed3, it will be the best looking sporty car under $40K.
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
You could use that argument against near anything over $50-60,000, though. The kit world has enough out there now-a-days to rival almost anything.
hmm I wonder how much it would cost to buy a 190 2.3-16 and modify it to look like an Evolution...
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"New" 2015 Navigator. Makes the Escalade look good.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...-2015/4785849/
looks like something from the 90's. and not in a good way.

although, that's a difficult shape to cut - I am not sure how I would prefer a 2015 model to look...
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hmm I wonder how much it would cost to buy a 190 2.3-16 and modify it to look like an Evolution...

looks like something from the 90's. and not in a good way.

although, that's a difficult shape to cut - I am not sure how I would prefer a 2015 model to look...
At least you can largely tell that the Tahoe/Yukon/Slade/whatever triplets are redesigned for 2015. The Navigator is merely a nip and tuck. Ford wonders why Lincoln isn't taken seriously...
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