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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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8 wheel drive!

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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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wow totally thought this was a Boxster when I saw the thumbnail...

http://blog.dupontregistry.com/porsc...zed-911-turbo/

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:39 AM
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The hardtop didn't give it away?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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Interested in hearing the opinions of the guys going to the Chicago Auto Show after they see the 2015 Mustang.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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At least he didn't think it was a Cayenne or Panorama?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 10:48 AM
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sorry I meant Cayman
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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I'd drive this Camry. I'd drive the shit out of it.

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sal.../132189/206511
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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I've been to RK Motors a few times since moving to Charlotte. I'm going back early next month to see the newly added CLK-GTR Roadster, Lotec C1000, and GT40
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
I'd drive this Camry. I'd drive the shit out of it.

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sal.../132189/206511
That's pretty cool for a Camry.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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just sat in M6 gran coupe. Oh my fricking g that is the car for me!!! It feels perfect inside the position the environment everything. The M3 was also very nice but felt small inside. I mean I know it's a smaller car, maybe I need to lose some weight. The M6 just felt perfect for me. The M4 looks like a C63 coupe too much and I didn't care for it. The M3 sedan, I think I can say this is my fav M3 they have done. Drop dead gorgeous.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I've been to RK Motors a few times since moving to Charlotte. I'm going back early next month to see the newly added CLK-GTR Roadster, Lotec C1000, and GT40
Pics pics & more pics!
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:13 PM
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I partly take back the C63 comment... it's just that dang rear 3/4 window!!! it has that same arch - the M3 does NOT have it. the M4 looks quite nice from angles other than front 3/4, but it does look a bit bloated.

And also regarding the M6 - it's pretty tight in there - it's like a sports car. But there is a nice breathing room. Oh and the rear seats are hilarious.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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such a redneck costco.. if you had the money, no doubt that camry would be in your garage.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Interested in hearing the opinions of the guys going to the Chicago Auto Show after they see the 2015 Mustang.
I went today and yesterday and forgot to look at the Mustang - glanced at it briefly once. I am going to go again, and will take a look.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
I went today and yesterday and forgot to look at the Mustang - glanced at it briefly once. I am going to go again, and will take a look.
I missed the DC Auto Show so I'm curious what people who like cars think. Thanks mang!
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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gotta say some more things about the M6 Gran Coupe. It feels like a small car when you're sitting in it. And for some reason I like that - because it feels really "personal". The entire driver's area is surrounding and encapsulating, and gives a very intimate and close connection with the car. And that feeling is bloody awesome.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
gotta say some more things about the M6 Gran Coupe. It feels like a small car when you're sitting in it. And for some reason I like that - because it feels really "personal". The entire driver's area is surrounding and encapsulating, and gives a very intimate and close connection with the car. And that feeling is bloody awesome.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
such a redneck costco.. if you had the money, no doubt that camry would be in your garage.


Can't help it if I like dat dere 'murican V8 rumble.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
I went today and yesterday and forgot to look at the Mustang - glanced at it briefly once. I am going to go again, and will take pictures.
Got it.

Good.

You better follow through on this... QFT.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Do.Want.
if you haven't sat in one GO DO IT.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
if you haven't sat in one GO DO IT.
I'm afraid if I do, I will since I know I can't buy one.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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hey I'm in the same boat, for now, hey it kinda feels like getting a private dance at a strip club while on vacation ....




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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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I really don't understand GM sometimes.

So they finally added AWD to the GS but nerfed the turbo-4 down to 259HP. And no 6MT with AWD. Doesn't make me that interested when it's $45K for an automatic AWD Regal GS no matter how cool it looks.

Then there's Cadillac, which has a 321HP AWD V6 ATS for $45k. Now the ATS is using the 3.6L rather than the 321HP 2.8L turbo-6 from Opel/Vauxhall ... Which is the Euro Regal.

They're different cars, to be sure. But this is why I'm not a fan of GM (or any company that does this). By compromising one car to protect another, you ruin it.

The GS should be $45k with the 321HP turbo-6 and a 6MT with AWD just like the Insignia. It'd be an alternative to the ATS and a real alternative to Audi, Infiniti, etc.

If GM is afraid that a Buick Insignia would hurt sales of the ATS, why the hell do they sell it at all? What is the point of Buick?
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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What is the point of Buick?
I've been wondering the same thing.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
such a redneck costco.. if you had the money, no doubt that camry would be in your garage.
I've liked that Camry since the first time I saw it at RK. I was more impressed with it than the LFA that was sitting next to it. Made me wonder why Toyota couldn't make it like that for consumers (sans Nascar engine, obviously).
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
I've liked that Camry since the first time I saw it at RK. I was more impressed with it than the LFA that was sitting next to it. Made me wonder why Toyota couldn't make it like that for consumers (sans Nascar engine, obviously).


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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
I've liked that Camry since the first time I saw it at RK. I was more impressed with it than the LFA that was sitting next to it. Made me wonder why Toyota couldn't make it like that for consumers (sans Nascar engine, obviously).
I was wondering wtf you guys were talking about the Camry (more impressed than a LFA????) but this was before I clicked the link... wtf..... 680 hp at 8500 rpm?? but I couldn't find any info about the drive wheels at the link - please tell me they converted it to RWD. and how did they get that engine to clear without a hood bump or cutout??? oh yeah LFA > all lol
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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had to hear what this thing sounded like.......... OMFG.




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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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hey I was at the auto show when you posted that............ I get a bye
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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and oh yeah I was too bewildered by the M6GC to think about anything else
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 11:59 AM
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I noticed

I'm in love with the Gran Coupe. What a stunning machine.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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I've always felt that even in pictures, the CLA's proportions look very strange.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...6&postcount=14

As a concept, that looks awesome.

But the production version... the headlights are too big, and wheels/tires too small. The belt line is also too high. I'm sure it's for safety, but it's the automotive equivalent of someone who is all torso and no legs.



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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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I must be in the minority, then. I think the 6 (coupe and GC) looks like a bloated whale.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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I must be in the minority, then. I think the 6 (coupe and GC) looks like a bloated whale.
You're Canadian, therefore your opinion is invalid
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