civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Cool car, but for that money Id rather get an RX7 or even a Supra if I were going with a 90s sports car.

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Agreed. Cool find though!

srika

reminds of the boyracer Pontiacs of yore. Or the T-Type Buicks.

ttribe

I just don't get why there's so much crap on that car. The whole thing looks like it drove straight off the pages of a comic book...errrr, graphic novel. They could probably save 1,000 lbs. just by getting rid of that front bumper (okay, there might be some hyperbole in there).

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Thats why I hate the ZL1. It looks like a toy.

srika

a bloated toy.

ttribe

No doubt that thing is mega-fast, but I'd never want to look at it (or sit it in, for that matter...Camaro interior = ).

charliemike

I am not a huge fan of it either but graphic novel seems to be what they were going for ... Heavy and outlandish.

That said, it is a beast.

speedemon90

I showed interest in the GTI recently and asked for a test drive. Told the sales member i'm still looking around and if i could get a card and I'll call him. He never called me even though he took my number.

Costco

Perhaps it may no surprise to some, but I really like the new ZL1. It is the best all-rounder in its price range when it comes to new cars. The 2013 GT500 is undeniably faster in a straight line but the ZL1 is more composed on the track (according to Randy Pobst) and from many other reviewers, it is very well mannered and easy to drive on the street.

I do believe it is the lowest priced high performance car equipped with MR shocks (CTS-V, ZR1, 599) so it has a great compromise of ride and handling. My only gripe is that the Camaro should be 7/8 of its current size and weight. Nonetheless even an SS has incredible road presence, and I think that was the main goal, gaudiness aside.

I fell in love with the Mustang after the 2012 model year but I would take a ZL1 over a GT500

Costco

At the same time I don't get why people like the GT-R.... bloated, ugly, and only looks good from the rear or 3/4 angle.

There's just as much plastic plastered onto the GT-R as there on the ZL1. The effect is meant to make the car look smaller, but I think the ZL1 looks much better doing it.

charliemike

I don't like Hennessey, but there are some things on this CTS-V coupe that I think are pretty awesome (like the wheel offsets)

CTS-V by Hennessey has 1200HP, 200mph standing mile target

From Autoblog:

Crazy Bimmer

Been driving the company car lately, wont lie... its kinda fun.

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charliemike

I can't imagine how expensive this must be ... That's a full CF widebody kit from Hennessey. Plus 20s, plus the engine work.

Honestly, I'd take a stock CTS-V with that widebody kit and those wheels and be happy as a little girl

srika

speaking of bloated toys.... my god that CTSV........ fuggggglicious

srika

M5 sounds sick, love hearing that turbos.... Crazy can I take some photos of it?

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

You can have that Hennessey CTS-V in coupe, sedan, or wagon form

Crazy Bimmer

Sure can, its mostly stock for now though.

srika

Cool. Stock is good.

Yumcha

I'd take a stock Zonda.

srika

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3259523702.html

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Oh man

I would buy that in a heartbeat.

charliemike

Dear God, why?

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

because racecar

or because stanced car?

Yumcha

Saw a white...DBS...today. Man, possibly the most beautiful thing on wheels I've seen in person.

Crazy Bimmer

Same here. Love that thing.

Granted I would raise it a a "bit"

srika

first time seeing a FF up close today. I had no idea it was that big! it looks like a mid-size station wagon.

srika

hope you can get a feel for the size here:

1920:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/7966381854/sizes/o/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/7966381854/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/7966381854/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr

srika

oh also, the starting price on the sticker was $250k something... final price after all options and fees........... $357k....

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

I'm one of the few who love the FF but that's 458 Spider money. No thanks.

srika

I like it too - but for that money, it would go elsewhere. ALTHOUGH - I would consider buying one if I already had another Ferrari (or two) in the stable.

1920:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/7966477984/sizes/o/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/7966477984/http://www.flickr.com/photos/delobbo/7966477984/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/delobbo/, on Flickr

speedemon90

Did they release pricing on the F12??

charliemike

I saw $375k.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

A hatch back that we agree on???

Yumcha

speedemon90

so i wanted to wash my car today, but i remembered a convo i had earlier in the week with some guy i met at school and he was saying a dirty car in la (by usc) is like camouflage to thieves haha, so now i kinda dont wanna wash the car...

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Yea, that doesnt work....

speedemon90

haha well the story he told me was he has an old accord or civic, forgot. But his car was really dirty and across the street was the same model/year accord but was nice and clean. But that dudes car was broken into.

edit: the other reason i also hate it, is because where i park is on top of a parking structure, top floor. So within a week its gonna be really dirty (i know thats more reason to take care of it to make the paint last) soo much work lol.

and here is the pic, at least i get a nice view haha

Costco

best way to not get your car broken into is to not have anything nice in plain sight... that includes outside and inside.

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

oh man

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3262107748.html

Not a huge fan of the wheels but still