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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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Learned today our first RC will be delivered November 3rd & the NX on December 2nd. May have one sooner to showcase.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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What are your requirements for a car again?

4 door, RWD, hatch preferably, and under $35k?
It looks like I'm going to buy my sister's 2003 Accord so that opens up some options.

I'd really prefer to stay around $35k (which would be the most I've spent on a car by about $7k). I've seen a couple 428i x-drives for sale under $40k. But I really am not that keen on BMWs.

The comment made about the $50k car is really quite true. I don't want to spend that kind of money but that's really where cars I might be interested in owning are these days ...

I'm going to hold out a couple more months until VW starts delivering Golf Rs ... I'd really rather have an Audi S3 Sportback but they won't be bringing that car here. So the Golf R is really all there is that makes me want to switch.

That and I've had bad luck with cars ... If the Focus didn't have all the little things that make me crazy, I wouldn't be getting rid of it.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It looks like I'm going to buy my sister's 2003 Accord so that opens up some options.

I'd really prefer to stay around $35k (which would be the most I've spent on a car by about $7k). I've seen a couple 428i x-drives for sale under $40k. But I really am not that keen on BMWs.

The comment made about the $50k car is really quite true. I don't want to spend that kind of money but that's really where cars I might be interested in owning are these days ...

I'm going to hold out a couple more months until VW starts delivering Golf Rs ... I'd really rather have an Audi S3 Sportback but they won't be bringing that car here. So the Golf R is really all there is that makes me want to switch.

That and I've had bad luck with cars ... If the Focus didn't have all the little things that make me crazy, I wouldn't be getting rid of it.
Just get a bus pass and be done with it.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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Just get a bus pass and be done with it.
Oh wait... then that would develop problems too
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It looks like I'm going to buy my sister's 2003 Accord so that opens up some options.

I'd really prefer to stay around $35k (which would be the most I've spent on a car by about $7k). I've seen a couple 428i x-drives for sale under $40k. But I really am not that keen on BMWs.

The comment made about the $50k car is really quite true. I don't want to spend that kind of money but that's really where cars I might be interested in owning are these days ...

I'm going to hold out a couple more months until VW starts delivering Golf Rs ... I'd really rather have an Audi S3 Sportback but they won't be bringing that car here. So the Golf R is really all there is that makes me want to switch.

That and I've had bad luck with cars ... If the Focus didn't have all the little things that make me crazy, I wouldn't be getting rid of it.
You're not keen on the 4-Series?!?!?

What are you, JS+BRZ?!??



Then again, at least you're not passing up an M3.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
You're not keen on the 4-Series?!?!?

What are you, JS+BRZ?!??



Then again, at least you're not passing up an M3.
I think BMWs are overpriced but at least these used ones aren't terrible. But they are not Sportline or M-Sports and only a couple have leather.

But they are an option.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I think BMWs are overpriced but at least these used ones aren't terrible. But they are not Sportline or M-Sports and only a couple have leather.

But they are an option.
Well, test drive one...I'm also curious on your impressions to be honest. Not like I'll be strolling over to a dealership anytime soon to try any cars.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 12:11 PM
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A cheap ass looking side vent on BMW is not what I'm looking for.

Maybe it turns you on though, Yummy.

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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
A cheap ass looking side vent on BMW is not what I'm looking for.

Maybe it turns you on though, Yummy.

A vent does not make a car, Kimchi!



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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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A vent does not make a car, Kimchi!



Oh yes it does. It cheapens the look of the car!

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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 12:21 PM
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ninja please..
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:10 PM
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Get. the. fuck. out of here... Hellcat does 0-60 in 2.9s and 1/4 in 10.7s @120 on DRs (unofficial)





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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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good geezus -
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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I'm telling you fellas.. we need to get our orders in now.. hellcatzine
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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hmmm looks more like drag slicks - still fast tho
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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Would rather have the new Z06. Still like the hellcat though.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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I'd rather have the TLX.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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Fuck the Z06

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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
A cheap ass looking side vent on BMW is not what I'm looking for.

Maybe it turns you on though, Yummy.

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Oh yes it does. It cheapens the look of the car!
What is it, exactly, about the vent you find objectionable? It is, after all, actually functional. Is it the mere presence of the vent? Is it the "chrome" surround on that one in the picture (black is available)? Is it the size? Is it the shape?
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
What is it, exactly, about the vent you find objectionable? It is, after all, actually functional. Is it the mere presence of the vent? Is it the "chrome" surround on that one in the picture (black is available)? Is it the size? Is it the shape?
It's because he's a whore and he has sand in his butthole
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
It's because he's a whore and he has sand in his butthole
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Might as well ask him why he didn't get the M3
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Might as well ask him why he didn't get the M3
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
What is it, exactly, about the vent you find objectionable? It is, after all, actually functional. Is it the mere presence of the vent? Is it the "chrome" surround on that one in the picture (black is available)? Is it the size? Is it the shape?
Umm everything about it. It just screams CHEAP. Looks worse in person.

I think when i said this long time ago, you agreed on it being cheap.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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your car is cheap
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
your car is cheap
Oh my car IS cheap. No doubt.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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fuck.. I know the hellcat is rated 707 hp and 650 ft lb at the crank.. but at the wheels it has 670 hp and 606 ft lb torque. Such little loss.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 04:58 PM
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I can't imagine they got that efficient.. 707/650 must be super conservative.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Oh my car IS cheap. No doubt.
It's cuz you a . Duh. Chipness is in our genes.



Still, GIVES YOU NO RIGHT TO PASSING UP AN M3, YOU NINNY.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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ninny indeed
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Umm everything about it. It just screams CHEAP. Looks worse in person.

I think when i said this long time ago, you agreed on it being cheap.
Actually, the pic you put up before had the "sport" or "luxury" badge above it from a Euro-spec version. That's what I was agreeing with. I don't have a problem with the vent.

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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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I'd rather have the RLX with All Season tires.
I think you meant this
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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They crashed the new Z06 at the ring..
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:47 PM
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Oh I would most definitely take the Z06 over Hellcat anyday.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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Oh I would most definitely take the Z06 over Hellcat anyday.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Not funny majorao
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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I wasn't trying to be funny..
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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I can't imagine they got that efficient.. 707/650 must be super conservative.
i saw some of the videos on youtube. It is around low 12s car.

That is kinda slow for a car with 670 WHP...

So GTR is still the king for now.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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i saw some of the videos on youtube. It is around low 12s car.

That is kinda slow for a car with 670 WHP...

So GTR is still the king for now.
for the SRT..

the hellcat is in the mid-11s on stock tires and mid-10s on DRs.

GTR is still king. Fucking car is a guided missile. Hellcat is a rocket sled.
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