General Car Talk Discussion Thread
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#1802
Diesel Hilux pickup, manual trans.
Never run out of parts, never worry about not having enough fuel, never stop having fun, and almost never get stuck.
Never run out of parts, never worry about not having enough fuel, never stop having fun, and almost never get stuck.
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What if you wanted to hit up racetracks on the way? Suzuka, Nurburgring, etc.
#1805
Suzuka Master
how many seats do you need??
Toyota Hilux comes to mind haha
Toyota Hilux comes to mind haha
#1806
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to the man and to the car he was driving........
http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/new...hey_car_crash/
http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/new...hey_car_crash/
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Wow
OT for a second, my computer hates that page you just posted. It was fully loaded but was slow to scroll down and slow to close the window. Wtf?
OT for a second, my computer hates that page you just posted. It was fully loaded but was slow to scroll down and slow to close the window. Wtf?
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#1809
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No worries! I just hope my computer doesn't die
#1810
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Hmmm. Pagani Zonda. Roundabout. Left road. Hit fence.
Yep, he was hooning it.
Yep, he was hooning it.
#1811
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damn I love this... see:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730104088/http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730104088/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/egarage_com/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730105492/http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730105492/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/egarage_com/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730100984/http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730100984/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/egarage_com/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730105492/http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730105492/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/egarage_com/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730100984/http://www.flickr.com/photos/egarage_com/7730100984/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/egarage_com/, on Flickr
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^^^ Wow...that looks really good.
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and you can get 6MT on it right...
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#1819
I edited your post and sent you a PM, so look for it and be sure to reply.
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Got a 2012 E350 in the shop. The leather seats are SO comfy.
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He sure is..
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#1825
One on the right for me
I want to see one in person - and actually spend some time looking at it to determine whether I want to pick up the wagon over the sedan. There is a dealer in the south bay that just got one in stock but its a red auto...so yeah.
#1826
Suzuka Master
Ohh and the coupe has very ltl headroom, which is expected
#1827
One on the right for me
Not a fan of the coupe at all. Wagon seems practical (haul my bikes, other gear around), plus I can fold the seats down and sleep in it if needed.
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wow I didn't know McLaren actually built that X-1 car for someone! I thought it was a company concept car. It was a one-off they built for a customer. so crazy!
http://www.digitaltrends.com/photoga...nymous-client/
http://www.digitaltrends.com/photoga...nymous-client/
The one and only: McLaren builds X-1 Concept for anonymous client
<time pubdate="" datetime="2012-08-17T17:10:00+00:00" title="August 17, 2012 5:10 PM">August 17, 2012</time> <cite>By Amir Iliaifar </cite>
← Previous Next →
British supercar maker McLaren has arrived at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in style, and showing off its mysterious X-1 Concept.
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has just kicked off in Monterey, California and that means some of the planet’s most exotic and luxurious vehicles are about to make their presence felt around the world famous golf course. Generally speaking, there isn’t a car in attendance that isn’t a rare treat. Your veritable Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bugattis are just a sampling of some of the vehicles on display. So how do you go about standing out in a sea of beautiful? Well, you up the ante of course, which is what McLaren has done with its ultra-exclusive X-1 Concept.
Now when we say “ultra-exclusive,” we mean it. McLaren has built just one of these bad boys, and reminiscent of some Hollywood spy flick, it’s being created for a mysterious and anonymous client who, according to McLaren, is already in possession of some rare and wonderful sets of wheels.
“One of our clients who already owned a McLaren F1, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and now a 12C, wanted a unique car. The conversation began with our Executive Chairman Ron Dennis almost three years ago − before the 12C was even launched. The client wanted a machine that had all the capability of the 12C but wrapped in a unique body that reflected his needs and personality,” said McLaren Special Operations Program Director Paul MacKenzie in a statement.
Unique is right. While we have yet to get a glimpse of the X-1 in person, from what we can gather from these pictures, it’s certainly like nothing we have ever seen before. According to Design Director Frank Stephenson, inspiration was mined from a wide range of vehicles like the 1961 Facel Vega, 1953 Chrysler D’Elegance Ghia, 1959 Buick Electra, 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K and 1971 Citroën SM.
In addition to being extremely rare, the X-1 Concept is said to sport some of the most advanced materials currently utilized in top-end performance vehicles. McLaren has never been reluctant to outfit its vehicles with a healthy helping of carbon fiber and the X-1 is no different. Here, the impressive concept makes use of the same carbon MonoCell that underpins the breathtaking MP4-12C.
As you can see from the images, the majority of the car has been given a classic piano-black paint job, with a few panels left untouched so as to show off the carbon fiber’s natural detail. Contrasting the bespoke vehicles paintwork is a striking interior finished in Harissa Red Nappa leather.
But don’t take our word for it; be sure to check out the photo gallery above.
<time pubdate="" datetime="2012-08-17T17:10:00+00:00" title="August 17, 2012 5:10 PM">August 17, 2012</time> <cite>By Amir Iliaifar </cite>
← Previous Next →
British supercar maker McLaren has arrived at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in style, and showing off its mysterious X-1 Concept.
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has just kicked off in Monterey, California and that means some of the planet’s most exotic and luxurious vehicles are about to make their presence felt around the world famous golf course. Generally speaking, there isn’t a car in attendance that isn’t a rare treat. Your veritable Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bugattis are just a sampling of some of the vehicles on display. So how do you go about standing out in a sea of beautiful? Well, you up the ante of course, which is what McLaren has done with its ultra-exclusive X-1 Concept.
Now when we say “ultra-exclusive,” we mean it. McLaren has built just one of these bad boys, and reminiscent of some Hollywood spy flick, it’s being created for a mysterious and anonymous client who, according to McLaren, is already in possession of some rare and wonderful sets of wheels.
“One of our clients who already owned a McLaren F1, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and now a 12C, wanted a unique car. The conversation began with our Executive Chairman Ron Dennis almost three years ago − before the 12C was even launched. The client wanted a machine that had all the capability of the 12C but wrapped in a unique body that reflected his needs and personality,” said McLaren Special Operations Program Director Paul MacKenzie in a statement.
Unique is right. While we have yet to get a glimpse of the X-1 in person, from what we can gather from these pictures, it’s certainly like nothing we have ever seen before. According to Design Director Frank Stephenson, inspiration was mined from a wide range of vehicles like the 1961 Facel Vega, 1953 Chrysler D’Elegance Ghia, 1959 Buick Electra, 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K and 1971 Citroën SM.
In addition to being extremely rare, the X-1 Concept is said to sport some of the most advanced materials currently utilized in top-end performance vehicles. McLaren has never been reluctant to outfit its vehicles with a healthy helping of carbon fiber and the X-1 is no different. Here, the impressive concept makes use of the same carbon MonoCell that underpins the breathtaking MP4-12C.
As you can see from the images, the majority of the car has been given a classic piano-black paint job, with a few panels left untouched so as to show off the carbon fiber’s natural detail. Contrasting the bespoke vehicles paintwork is a striking interior finished in Harissa Red Nappa leather.
But don’t take our word for it; be sure to check out the photo gallery above.
#1829
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Usain Bolt bought a GT-R.
disappointing, I would think he would be more interested in a car that is both fast and light.
disappointing, I would think he would be more interested in a car that is both fast and light.
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Yummy wanted me to tell you that's automotive news and that he started a thread on it almost a week ago.
#1831
Suzuka Master
MT named the 911 carrera S the 2012 best drivers car.
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#1834
So, I finally got to drive a new GS350 F-Sport today. Actually, I managed to drive 3 today, but had a little more seat time in this one.
And it's exactly what I was hoping it would be. It drives great, very comfy, great navigation system, & I love the LexusEncore deal. So, here comes the crazy part; I've driven a couple Corvette Z06s (C5), 2 5.0's, an E46 M3 here & there, and 2 or 3 other cars I was interested in over the last 2 years. But, with each of them, for various reasons, I've found it hard to accept letting the TL go for it. This car, though, is the first I've driven that I have no problem letting go of the TL for & I had the pleasure of driving an IS-F last week.
All it would need is a drop, a louder exhaust, & that's it for me. However, amongst these cars, it's also the most expensive & there's almost none on the used market yet. But, in a couple months when our demos are ready to be sold, they won't mind cutting me a deal on one.
And it's exactly what I was hoping it would be. It drives great, very comfy, great navigation system, & I love the LexusEncore deal. So, here comes the crazy part; I've driven a couple Corvette Z06s (C5), 2 5.0's, an E46 M3 here & there, and 2 or 3 other cars I was interested in over the last 2 years. But, with each of them, for various reasons, I've found it hard to accept letting the TL go for it. This car, though, is the first I've driven that I have no problem letting go of the TL for & I had the pleasure of driving an IS-F last week.
All it would need is a drop, a louder exhaust, & that's it for me. However, amongst these cars, it's also the most expensive & there's almost none on the used market yet. But, in a couple months when our demos are ready to be sold, they won't mind cutting me a deal on one.
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Got this 02 CL600 in today
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Rick I think the GS F-Sport is gorgeous
Poor CL600
Poor CL600
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It's stanced up front! Hella camber yo
#1839
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#1840
Concur completely, lol. We have a red demo that just sits in our back lot that I'd love to take out for a night.
I know a used car salesman pretty well here that will let me take one out, but we have to wait for a used one to come through first.
Drove a Smart today as well. Have no idea why people would buy that car.
I know a used car salesman pretty well here that will let me take one out, but we have to wait for a used one to come through first.
Drove a Smart today as well. Have no idea why people would buy that car.