VR1

Has anyone driven the Genesis 2.0T/3.8 and the FRS/BRZ/GT86? Friend is deciding between the 3. I've only driven the FRS, and it was amazing so I'm steering him toward that. But they're selling Genesis' for pennies on the dollar.. A $27k 2.0T can be had for $21-22k before negotiations (listed discount on the website http://www.hubhoustonkaty.com/Vehicl...-TX/2195823853)

Costco

I watched this video and it reinforced my decision to go with an 86. I would take one over an Elise, if you're talking about daily driver duty.


That said, that is a dirt cheap price for a Genesis 2.0T! Is he getting an automatic or manual though? I personally wouldn't get an automatic FR-S. The car is already lacking in power, having an automatic sap the car of its soul would make the deficiency even more pronounced.

srika

um.

Majofo

He better not crash into anything, might castrate himself with the steering wheel.

srika

I guess nobody told him he's too big for the car.

charliemike

God Costco, those guys cannot talk on camera. I want to slam my head on the desk.

Majofo

Or.. somebody should have told the designer to design the car for drivers larger than ants..

srika

eh, nothing new with exotics, here is my friend sitting in a Murci roadster. yes, his eyes are bisected by the top of the windshield.

DSC01280sw by Rasidel Slika, on Flickr

Yumcha

Yumcha

and WTF...

Majofo

My favorite scene..

Rick_TL-S

Surprisingly, this was actually a common thing with Murcie. Roadsters. I don't know if it was due to how they raked the windshield or what compared to the coupe, it seemed anyone over 6 foot was too tall.

speedemon90

you do realize that this photo was taken of him getting into the car? You can see his leg was coming in. Just saying.. Leno is not a big guy.

srika

well sure. but does it look like there's a lot of room for his leg to move? it's right up next to the steering wheel!

srika

ok. not as bad as it looked. thanks for the comment.

speedemon90

haha yea he's just an old man that was pulling his leg over to get out or get in

Costco

Damn that looks snug.

McLaren F1 still holds the crown as car I'd like to drive the most though. Probably get myself killed on the track, but it would be worth it.

Aman

Ooh. I don't think I can put my finger on one car I absolutely want to drive over anything else.

Costco

The car just has so much mystique. One of the last hypercars with an actual manual transmission as the sole transmission choice. Extremely light weight: sub-2500 lbs. Naturally aspirated 600+ hp V12, mounted right behind the cockpit. That central seating position.

It's easy for me. One of a kind. As much as I love Mr. Bean, in my naive younger years I was furious when I found out he wrecked his. But now I would know how much a car like that would beckon for you to drive it hard.

Costco

I did not know about this. The F1 came with a titanium toolset. Gordon Murray was dead serious about cutting weight.

http://jalopnik.com/mclaren-f1-germa...tere-166579043

subinf

Why not just leave out the tools? Problem solved.

Costco

Shit happens.

Plus, dat gold finish.

subinf

I guess.

Majofo

Majofo

What the fuck are they supposed to do with those tools?

subinf

Plus the pliers are regular steel. Not really sure what you would use those big ass pliers for. I guess if you want to spend $1,500 on something different this is one way to do it.

00TL-P3.2

I can

Legend2TL

FWIW, most of the F1 teams use FACOM tools. When I went to the garages at the Detroit Grand Prix in the 80's virtually every team used them. They SnapOn of France.

I knew about the Kenwood stereo but not the watch or tools.

Legend2TL

Fix your F1 after you wreck it

Yumcha

^ That'll buff out.

Yumcha

No turny-clicky thingie's going to fix that. You need buffing tools.

Costco

Well when the car costs a million, I'd liken it to a $100 option on a new $50k car.

Yumcha

This is interesting: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321385089760

1979 300TD Mercedes Diesel Ranchero El Camino...

srika

00TL-P3.2

Interesting, & very cleanly done. Not sure it's worth the asking price, but I'll always have a thing for the W123.

ttribe

"No" to the MB-El Camino.

oonowindoo

I did not see any Recaro in the pic. BS!!

Yumcha

Check the 10th pic in the auction. They uploaded quite a few.

oonowindoo

LOL is that a real recaro from 1980s or just a badge?

anyways. I found this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-S2000-Base-Convertible-2-Door-2005-honda-s-2000-low-miles-39-k-runs-great-rebuilt-title-/251507010392?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a8efc6b58&item=251507010392&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Even though it has a rebuilt title, but seems the car is in good condition. Resale value does not really matter since the car will be kept for a long time.

what you guys think about cars that have rebuilt title?

subinf

If someone drops a million on a car they probably don't wrench on it.

I think the $1,500 is for those that want to purchase the tools generally. Not entirely clear from article.