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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:34 PM
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Reminds me of this guy -

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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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ttribe, do a search on "IS350King's" posts and threads. The comic strip you just provided is just so...perfect.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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I honestly think he is just messing around. He can't be serious about some of the things he said.

On the other hand SSFTXX sounded more serious.
and there this guy who always write in red first then black in every post.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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ttribe, do a search on "IS350King's" posts and threads. The comic strip you just provided is just so...perfect.
Originally Posted by oonowindoo
I honestly think he is just messing around. He can't be serious about some of the things he said.

On the other hand SSFTXX sounded more serious.
and there this guy who always write in red first then black in every post.
What the...? That dude just got here and he's spraying crazy posts all around the forum like a broken sprinkler head.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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because he is famous.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Well, without going in that moron's direction, I learned today that we are expecting a large allocation of RC's due to how many GS' we've been selling thanks to last month's "event". Because of this large allocation, they are supposedly, preparing to let members get a nice fixed rate for anyone who may want one in the range of $450-$550/month & can bypass the required deposit to order one right now.

So, theoretically, anyone at work could have the first ones in the county. Too bad there's no way to get any actual idea of how it is without press reviews. We're not expecting any prototypes til' late summer for everyone to "learn" on. Otherwise, a F-Sport trimmed sounds really tempting for a couple years.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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The RC350 is the base, then the RC300 hybrid, then RC-F?
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
The RC350 is the base, then the RC300 hybrid, then RC-F?
I'm not actually sure to be honest, but I think the 300h will be the lower tier due to the fact that the RC350 F-Sport is supposed to fill the "gap" between the base car & the actual RC-F. That & I don't think the 220Hp 4-cylinder/hybrid motor will be a better selling point over the 306Hp V6.

The 300h also has an optional F-Sport package which I assume will make it priced similar to a RC350.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
RK Motors is selling their CLK-GTR Roadster I saw last month. Anyone have $2,000,000?

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sal...CLK-GTR/134612

I'm planning on going this Saturday to see it again before it's sold.

Is this the one that tried to sue MB over the car?
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2

Is this the one that tried to sue MB over the car?
I have no clue! I never heard about that
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
because he is famous.
Very.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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the promo code is now active for Dallas. it is dallas50

(you have to choose the Category Dallas.)

hope to see some of you cats out there!

http://adventuresupercars.com/reserve-now/
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 11:28 AM
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No deposit on an RC-F?
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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From what I recall, most leather is actually painted over with a flexible paint and then sealed.

I'm surprised that no one has figured out how to do this with synthetic materials. If what I'm seeing and sitting on is really paint, what difference does it make that it's leather underneath it?
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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i never understood the whole point of "leather Seat" it is easier to clean , yes.

Other than that, your ass through your pants will never feel the leather. Whether the seat is comfortable or what not is based on how the cushion/foam feels.

Rich people problems.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
From what I recall, most leather is actually painted over with a flexible paint and then sealed.

I'm surprised that no one has figured out how to do this with synthetic materials. If what I'm seeing and sitting on is really paint, what difference does it make that it's leather underneath it?
I could be wrong but think the majority of modern bimmer owners actually get the synthetic. VW uses synthetic. Prius uses synthetic.

So it is out there.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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correct.

3/4 series base without leather is leatherette or whatever craps they are calling it.

I prefer those over leather because it does not wrinkle or crack like real leather. So still looks new 10 years later.

Like some of the girls i have seen lately...
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I have no clue! I never heard about that
http://www.leftlanenews.com/car-deal...n-clk-gtr.html

Nearly 10 years ago, dealer in L.A. Supposedly there was more to it than was being reported (I believe it was modified or something, can't recall).
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
No deposit on an RC-F?
For us. At least a $1000 for clients.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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Dang.. Let us know when you get it.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 02:30 PM
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BC just posted this pic... $250k.

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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:03 PM
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Looks about $25.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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Not a fan

The SV however
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I could be wrong but think the majority of modern bimmer owners actually get the synthetic. VW uses synthetic. Prius uses synthetic.

So it is out there.
My Jetta had it. It was very clearly synthetic though certainly better than anything from years ago.

I was just curious why they didn't make something synthetic and then treat it like the leather seats.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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My Accord had leatherette bolsters and those wrinkled/wore.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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What year was it? The newer stuff seems much better.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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'03. What do you consider newer? Like 2010+?
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Not a fan

The SV however
X2. Car good watch not.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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'03. What do you consider newer? Like 2010+?
Yeah. Last couple of years.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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I'm used to Japanese cars in general having more supple, but thinner leather. Especially MB, their seats are borderline uncomfortable, but the leather holds up really well over time. Not sure about the current crop of cars.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Just learned that this was a thing:



The Honda Crossroad.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Just learned that this was a thing:



The Honda Crossroad.
That looks like a rebadged Land Rover.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Yup. Just looked it up. Rebadged Series 1 Discovery for Japan only. LOL. Jeezus.
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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What the hell.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 12:26 AM
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What a gorgeous photoset of the Aston Martin DB4 here: http://www.crankandpiston.com/galler...ies-v-vantage/

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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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General Car Talk Discussion Thread-og27cdp.jpg

No doubt the styling of the Golf R 400 is polarizing but it's certainly aggressive. And much more so than the regular Golf R, which is a bit of a letdown.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 01:00 AM
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Went to change the Passat's rear pads earlier this evening. Volkswagen being Volkswagen, installed their unique locking wheel studs on every. Single. Stud.

Whatever. Doesn't it come with a key?

It comes with a screw driver, a tiny wrench, some bolt to spline converter thing, and a hubcap puller. That's it. No lug key.

Ask me if the car has hubcaps.

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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 05:11 AM
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Germans gonna German
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