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11-07-2014, 03:02 PM
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11-07-2014, 04:03 PM
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11-07-2014, 04:11 PM
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^ That looks like art. Only other engine I've seen that organized and well packaged while still being uncovered is the M54/S54 BMW motors.
11-07-2014, 04:20 PM
Don't care...
Well, if she's a true Kimchi then it has to be a statusmobile of the German extraction. My wife wouldn't consider a Lexus either; just wouldn't have one. Nor a Jag. Funny thing is, she doesn't like the 'stiffness' of MB or BMW she's driven. I finally got her into a Volvo. Might have to be an Audi next (the S60 T5 is a POS).
11-07-2014, 04:25 PM
I drive a Subata.
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Well, if she's a true Kimchi then it has to be a statusmobile of the German extraction. My wife wouldn't consider a Lexus either; just wouldn't have one. Nor a Jag. Funny thing is, she doesn't like the 'stiffness' of MB or BMW she's driven. I finally got her into a Volvo. Might have to be an Audi next (the S60 T5 is a POS).
She wants to eventually drive a R8. Good taste I would say.
11-07-2014, 04:36 PM
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Weird how
women are...my wife can't stand BMW but loves Audi and does not mind Mercedes-Benz. Hates Lexus because too many women drive Lexus. The kicker is MINI is owned by BMW...
She's scared of Jaguar because they are owned by
's (sorry, not trying to be wacist)...
11-07-2014, 04:45 PM
I drive a Subata.
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But man those Lexus LS460s last forever... we can just get one and ride it for like 10 years...
But then again.. why would a young asian girl drive the same car for 10 years, right? Who am I kidding. LOL
But then again.. why would a young asian girl drive the same car for 10 years, right? Who am I kidding. LOL
11-07-2014, 05:18 PM
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girls I know? Don't enjoy being in a "boat" car. The LS...for what it is and it's very nice...it's a big car.
11-07-2014, 05:20 PM
I'm fine with driving it in GT6. And every dollar I spend on it in that game makes it faster or cooler in some way, none of it goes towards maintenance
11-07-2014, 05:29 PM
I drive a Subata.
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It's alright man. Yumtang is just mad that he has to drive a sea creature everyday in the snow.
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11-07-2014, 10:54 PM
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The S55 cooling system consists of:
TWO expansion tanks
1. engine coolant system
2. charge air coolant system
Wait, two expansion tanks? Well, how much worse can it get? Keep reading.
FOUR water pumps
1. mechanical pump for engine coolant
2. electric pump for auxiliary turbo cooling
3. electric pump for charge air cooling
4. electric pump for interior heat
...four...water...pumps
EIGHT radiators/heat exchangers
1. charge air
2. upstream charge air
3. indirect charge air
4. engine coolant
5. upstream engine coolant
6. heater core
7. engine oil
8. M DCT transmission oil
I bet this thing will be super cheap to keep on the road when the warranty expires.
TWO expansion tanks
1. engine coolant system
2. charge air coolant system
Wait, two expansion tanks? Well, how much worse can it get? Keep reading.
FOUR water pumps
1. mechanical pump for engine coolant
2. electric pump for auxiliary turbo cooling
3. electric pump for charge air cooling
4. electric pump for interior heat
...four...water...pumps
EIGHT radiators/heat exchangers
1. charge air
2. upstream charge air
3. indirect charge air
4. engine coolant
5. upstream engine coolant
6. heater core
7. engine oil
8. M DCT transmission oil
I bet this thing will be super cheap to keep on the road when the warranty expires.
11-07-2014, 10:55 PM
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11-08-2014, 12:18 AM
oh, so that's why.
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RPhilMan1 (11-10-2014)
11-08-2014, 12:20 AM
Must be like the opposite of nature.
Bright colors, crazy patterns = eat me and you'll regret it
Vague, monotone engine bay covers = you have no clue what you're doing
Bright colors, crazy patterns = eat me and you'll regret it
Vague, monotone engine bay covers = you have no clue what you're doing
11-08-2014, 03:10 AM
as far as I am concerned all of those plastic covers can go the way of the dodo bird...
11-08-2014, 10:18 AM
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Dat dodo doe
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One guy before I started had to replace the whole navigation and audio system; $15k
If you want a Lexus that you can beat the shit out of and not worry about mechanically, get a ISF. The engine and transmission in those are basically bulletproof. Watch out for the headunit in those though, the screen will go black and never return.
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11-09-2014, 12:42 PM
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Ehhhhh sort of. The brake actuator can go out and that's $4k to replace. There are 6 front control arms that go out every 60-80k, and they are $6k to replace. Replacing cylinder heads due to sluggish acceleration or shuttering costs over $4k. A guy brought in a 2008 LS460 on Friday and the car needed all of that at once. Thank God he had an extended warranty which covered it all
One guy before I started had to replace the whole navigation and audio system; $15k
If you want a Lexus that you can beat the shit out of and not worry about mechanically, get a ISF. The engine and transmission in those are basically bulletproof. Watch out for the headunit in those though, the screen will go black and never return.
One guy before I started had to replace the whole navigation and audio system; $15k
If you want a Lexus that you can beat the shit out of and not worry about mechanically, get a ISF. The engine and transmission in those are basically bulletproof. Watch out for the headunit in those though, the screen will go black and never return.
on those crappy control arms. Those bushings are super soft and if you do drive it quite aggressive, it will go out fast. You're throwing around a huge porker and it causes a ton of stress on those bushings. Whe I took it out to the track, just 6 laps out at this mini race track drifting, the steering went haywire. Getting the car to go straight I had to hold it at 5' and 10' lol. I fixed it by drifting the opposite way
11-09-2014, 07:54 PM
Ehhhhh sort of. The brake actuator can go out and that's $4k to replace. There are 6 front control arms that go out every 60-80k, and they are $6k to replace. Replacing cylinder heads due to sluggish acceleration or shuttering costs over $4k. A guy brought in a 2008 LS460 on Friday and the car needed all of that at once. Thank God he had an extended warranty which covered it all
One guy before I started had to replace the whole navigation and audio system; $15k
If you want a Lexus that you can beat the shit out of and not worry about mechanically, get a ISF. The engine and transmission in those are basically bulletproof. Watch out for the headunit in those though, the screen will go black and never return.
One guy before I started had to replace the whole navigation and audio system; $15k
If you want a Lexus that you can beat the shit out of and not worry about mechanically, get a ISF. The engine and transmission in those are basically bulletproof. Watch out for the headunit in those though, the screen will go black and never return.
An IS-F is going to be just like the LS. They'll run forever, but they are a nightmare in maintenance costs. First couple year IS-F's were far from bulletproof as well.
11-09-2014, 08:16 PM
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Just watched a video from a former editor of Evo Magazine. He bought a 1993 SL600 with 140,000 miles for £5,200. The car he got is just about perfect. He loves it and I would to if I lucked into a car like that.
1993 Mercedes Benz SL600 promises bargain V12 thrills in Harry's Garage - Autoblog
1993 Mercedes Benz SL600 promises bargain V12 thrills in Harry's Garage - Autoblog
11-09-2014, 08:18 PM
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11-10-2014, 07:43 AM
Whats up with RDX owners?
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11-10-2014, 07:59 AM
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^^ goddamned phone 
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11-10-2014, 08:33 AM
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11-10-2014, 08:44 AM
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VW just put up their Golf R microsite. More information (and pricing) released next week. It's definitely at the top of my list. Especially if I can get it for under $35k.
I'm going to drive the R and a Mustang and if neither of them really do it for me, then I may start looking at used cars that are much cheaper and just deal with it.
I'm going to drive the R and a Mustang and if neither of them really do it for me, then I may start looking at used cars that are much cheaper and just deal with it.
11-10-2014, 09:45 AM
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damn looks hot with those AMG monoblocks...... I'd hit it. And cool about the engine also used in early examples of the Pagani Zonda. 
Just watched a video from a former editor of Evo Magazine. He bought a 1993 SL600 with 140,000 miles for £5,200. The car he got is just about perfect. He loves it and I would to if I lucked into a car like that.
1993 Mercedes Benz SL600 promises bargain V12 thrills in Harry's Garage - Autoblog
1993 Mercedes Benz SL600 promises bargain V12 thrills in Harry's Garage - Autoblog
11-10-2014, 09:51 AM
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VW just put up their Golf R microsite. More information (and pricing) released next week. It's definitely at the top of my list. Especially if I can get it for under $35k.
I'm going to drive the R and a Mustang and if neither of them really do it for me, then I may start looking at used cars that are much cheaper and just deal with it.
I'm going to drive the R and a Mustang and if neither of them really do it for me, then I may start looking at used cars that are much cheaper and just deal with it.
11-10-2014, 09:54 AM
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you really can never let something go
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11-10-2014, 10:15 AM
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Just watched a video from a former editor of Evo Magazine. He bought a 1993 SL600 with 140,000 miles for £5,200. The car he got is just about perfect. He loves it and I would to if I lucked into a car like that.
1993 Mercedes Benz SL600 promises bargain V12 thrills in Harry's Garage - Autoblog
1993 Mercedes Benz SL600 promises bargain V12 thrills in Harry's Garage - Autoblog
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11-10-2014, 10:21 AM
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11-10-2014, 10:30 AM
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11-10-2014, 10:38 AM
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Read the article between the Challenger RT Scat Pack, Camaro SS 1LE and 15 GT. Performance wise.. the 1LE was better. It's the combination of everything includings interior / exterior styling that put the GT ahead.
11-10-2014, 10:39 AM
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