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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 12:12 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 08:57 PM
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Caught the new Camaro at COTA, & pretty much agree it feels like a step back. Doesn't have any of the little presence the car had during its rebirth. Not all that anxious to see how the ZL1 or Z/28 turn out.
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 09:03 PM
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Just saw it at the LA Auto show today...Look decent enough in person..but that front fascia isn't for me.

The interior is definitely a step in the right direction, though.
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 10:24 AM
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yeah I feel similar, I like the old one better - particularly the old ZL1 and Z/28.

Anyways.
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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 04:10 PM
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The comments about the Camaro are surprising. The car is smaller and much lighter than the outgoing version and by all accounts far, far superior in every way to the "base" 2SS from a year ago. I have a feeling the 1LE will be the best car under $50K in the world and could very well challenge cars 2-3 times as much.

It's not my cup of tea but I'm surprised you guys didn't like it that much.
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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 04:39 PM
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I'm only talking about looks - nothing else
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 10:41 AM
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Has anyone been to the NY auto show? Is it worth going?
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Old Dec 9, 2015 | 04:26 PM
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Link 1: Man finds out his BMW was used by Jeremy Clarkson in Top Gear stunt | Daily Mail Online

Link2: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...-Clarkson.html
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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BMW stayed away from the whole bumper-molded exhaust cut-out fad for a good while, it bugs me that they succumbed to it - I think this looks like ass. I even didn't mind back in the day when they kept the exhausts out of sight (under carriage) while most other companies were doing it loud. Anyways whatever. /rant


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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 11:30 AM
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^^^^They did that on the previous 7, as well. I think it's awful.
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 11:42 AM
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oh you're right - I think it looks particularly worse on this new one

anyways
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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Seems to be the trend amongst luxury makers, unfortunately.
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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Changing the game.. unfortunately in an Acura ILX.. shietttt....

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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 10:55 PM
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Doesn't know anything about cars
You bought an ILX
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 01:57 PM
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Those are kind of cool.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Miata didnt change
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 02:34 PM
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Neither did the Ford Accord...still looks like a Honda.
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 08:52 AM
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Most of them don't work because front ends now-a-days are so bloated.

However, I think the MB fits surprisingly well.
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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i thought the GTR was a pickup at first
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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10 Little-Known Facts About the Mercedes-Benz 600

Fascinating read
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 08:16 AM
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Thanks, good read about an amazing car.
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Old Dec 28, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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That's a boss looking car. Love it.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 08:03 AM
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Fantastic. Love how they drive. Haven't been a passenger in my grandmother's yet.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 09:22 AM
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The S class is my dream daily. It would also make for a perfect road trip car.

I really hope the new ones end up being at least somewhat reliable so I can snag one for cheap in a few years.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
The S class is my dream daily. It would also make for a perfect road trip car.

I really hope the new ones end up being at least somewhat reliable so I can snag one for cheap in a few years.
The attention to details and fit/finish make the car feel 1 full level above the previous gen S550, which i had driven extensively.

as far as reliability, i am not so sure. It has too much tech stuff in there.
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 03:48 PM
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damn..... looks comfy as *****
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 10:23 PM
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There's enough threads about this car without it becoming GSZine, but we joined the family tonight.
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 10:50 PM
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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Oh Shizz Rick.. bout time brah!
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 11:12 PM
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Moar..

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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Awwww yeah! Congrats! Everyone is trying to get me into a Lexus recently as well
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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Do tell. Which Lexus' are you guys getting into and why? I thought BMW was still king in these parts.
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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The GS has taken over Car Talk
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
There's enough threads about this car without it becoming GSZine, but we joined the family tonight.
need moar pix............... plz
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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That garage has been shared a ton recently. Fuck that guy and where can I sign up as his best friend?
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Is that a warehouse that was really fixed up nice or a custom home?
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