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I probably would do the same if i needed to transport those wheels
I brought home a TREE from costco once in my s2000, Top down of course, with my gf sitting/holding the tree. Needless to say, all the leaves and flowers were gone by the time i got home....
There's no way FsttymsWife is going let you get a Flex, she knows you'll try to make it into a 10 second boat..
There are a few things i dont argue with her over or dont get to put my say in (as any happily married man will attest to). BUT when it comes to vehicles and what is done to them its my way! Her Sport is being modified in accordance to my "Needs" for the vehicle and will become a 11 sec monster. If/when i get a flex it too will become that too.
I probably would do the same if i needed to transport those wheels
I brought home a TREE from costco once in my s2000, Top down of course, with my gf sitting/holding the tree. Needless to say, all the leaves and flowers were gone by the time i got home....
I cut a tree down once and loaded most of it up in the trunk of the TL
Jimmy Carr was in the passenger seat of the GT-R Track Edition, and after less than half a mile he asked if the sat nav was programmed only to take the occupants to the nearest chiropractor.
I’m always hesitant to say that a car is dangerous, because it’s a legal minefield, but this one gets bloody close. Twice in an hour I very nearly had an accident because of the sudden and unexpected changes in direction.
There is no give. At all. Drive over a manhole cover and you get some idea of what it might be like to be involved in a plane crash. You actually feel the top of your spine bouncing off the inside of your skull.
So we are left here with a tragic conclusion. The standard GT-R is a five-star car. It is one of the best cars in the world. And yet this track-day abomination gets no stars at all. Because it’s pretty much useless.
Engine / power 3799cc, V6, twin turbo, petrol / 542bhp @ 6400rpm
Acceleration / top speed 0-62mph in 2.7sec / 196mph
Clarkson’s rating No stars
Clarkson’s verdictFrom hero to zero
The Hyundai i800 is worse than that parasite that burrows into children’s eyes. It’s worse than the cubicle on a hot army base with a D&V outbreak. It’s worse than trying on trousers, even. I would rather apply sun cream to James May’s back than travel again in a Hyundai i800.
It’s annoying. Hyundai knows how to make a decent car. But with this one it has chosen to make one that is boring and slow and ugly and awful.
Because it probably figured there was no point in trying with a car that was going to be bought only by African taxi drivers and European Catholics who’d had too many children and were consequently too exhausted to notice that they were going at just 6mph.
I will never go in one again. Even if it’s three in the morning and it’s raining and I just want to get home and it’s what the taxi driver happens to be driving. Because I’d rather sleep on a bench and catch flu.
Kind of an odd complaint about how the Black Edition changes directions way too fast. He had the same comment about the standard, five-star GT-R on the show as well.
Kind of an odd complaint about how the Black Edition changes directions way too fast. He had the same comment about the standard, five-star GT-R on the show as well.
Clarkson is just a huge troll. He was the most charming part about Top Gear though, obviously. Before TG went famous internationally, He oddly spoke fondly of American cars and trucks at times, then made us laugh when he lambasted them for years on afterwards. And then he ended up buying a Ford GT.
Clarkson is just a huge troll. He was the most charming part about Top Gear though, obviously. Before TG went famous internationally, He oddly spoke fondly of American cars and trucks at times, then made us laugh when he lambasted them for years on afterwards. And then he ended up buying a Ford GT.
No argument here. Don't forget he also ended up hating the GT for outside reasons as well.
So, anyone have some useful tips for dealing with cars out of state or important things to watch for during purchase (state tax, etc.)?
I've expanded my search to basically everywhere in the US, and found a nice example of a car all the way in Illinois with what I'm looking for and some basic mods. I plan on buying a ticket to fly out there see it in person in a couple weeks, but this is a completely new experience for me & I'm not sure if I'll need anything more than the usual to get the car registered & title transferred to me; hoping the dealer will take care of most of the leg work. Would also have to go through the process of finding a reliable transport to bring the car 1,000 miles back home.
So, anyone have some useful tips for dealing with cars out of state or important things to watch for during purchase (state tax, etc.)?
I've expanded my search to basically everywhere in the US, and found a nice example of a car all the way in Illinois with what I'm looking for and some basic mods. I plan on buying a ticket to fly out there see it in person in a couple weeks, but this is a completely new experience for me & I'm not sure if I'll need anything more than the usual to get the car registered & title transferred to me; hoping the dealer will take care of most of the leg work. Would also have to go through the process of finding a reliable transport to bring the car 1,000 miles back home.
I've done it a couple times. It's not much more difficult than buying from your local dealer.
The dealer will be able to help with the logistics. They ship and receive cars all the time so they already have the network in place to get the car to your house. Often times cheaper than if you're trying to do it yourself.
You won't pay tax/title in the state of purchase; only in your state of register.
Your financing *may* be the most difficult part. Obviously paying cash makes it easiest, but if you need to finance, then it would pay to get with your bank of choice to make sure they understand the transaction. It's not impossible, but can be made more difficult when you can't just pop in to sign forms and pick up a check.
So, anyone have some useful tips for dealing with cars out of state or important things to watch for during purchase (state tax, etc.)?
I've expanded my search to basically everywhere in the US, and found a nice example of a car all the way in Illinois with what I'm looking for and some basic mods. I plan on buying a ticket to fly out there see it in person in a couple weeks, but this is a completely new experience for me & I'm not sure if I'll need anything more than the usual to get the car registered & title transferred to me; hoping the dealer will take care of most of the leg work. Would also have to go through the process of finding a reliable transport to bring the car 1,000 miles back home.
My answer to this is dependent on what you bought or are about to buy.
I've done it a couple times. It's not much more difficult than buying from your local dealer.
The dealer will be able to help with the logistics. They ship and receive cars all the time so they already have the network in place to get the car to your house. Often times cheaper than if you're trying to do it yourself.
You won't pay tax/title in the state of purchase; only in your state of register.
Your financing *may* be the most difficult part. Obviously paying cash makes it easiest, but if you need to finance, then it would pay to get with your bank of choice to make sure they understand the transaction. It's not impossible, but can be made more difficult when you can't just pop in to sign forms and pick up a check.
My goal would be to get a loan through USAA for the needed amount (payments would be around the same as the dealer estimates), but that's still an area I hadn't considered yet. Will get with them next week; appreciate that info.
Originally Posted by justnspace
drive it back home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would be nice, but prefer to adjust to the car in an area I'm comfortable in. Time restraints with work will be a big issue as well.
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
My answer to this is dependent on what you bought or are about to buy.
Well, it took over 2 days to finally get in touch with a finance manager only to find out, "The car sold last night. Sorry. Do you still want to go through financing or?"
A little upset, more bummed. Actually got approved for time off to drive it back and took Sam's advice.
It's been a long time since I've looked for one. Last I saw, a near stock model for sale in Germany, was listed around $75k.
Still the W201 though. Even if 7 have eluded me. In the past I've tried to buy 3: 190E 2.3-16 & 4: 190E 2.6 Sportline LE. For one reason or another, they've all not worked out.
08-30-2016, 09:21 AM
I cut a tree down once and loaded most of it up in the trunk of the TL 
This is why Top Gear will not as successful without him. 
It's been a long time since I've looked for one. Last I saw, a near stock model for sale in Germany, was listed around $75k.
the W201 though. Even if 7 have eluded me. In the past I've tried to buy 3: 190E 2.3-16 & 4: 190E 2.6 Sportline LE. For one reason or another, they've all not worked out.
