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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Fully loaded Passat tdi is around 40k.. Drive it u will be like it.. It's not a rocket but it's has nice torque to move it around
$40k? Asking $33k here:

http://www.lindsayvolkswagen.com/new...4ed1ee1d07.htm
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Found this posted on RAC's FB page this morning & decided to make a quick inquire. Luckily, they're trying to move it soon, so they seem like they'll be happy to make a deal.

http://inventory.racperformance.com/...Texas/1246059/

The body kit isn't the nicest thing, but the car has got some power mods to back it up. Mileage kind of worries me, but should have an opportunity to drive it next week.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Good luck Rick! That's a great looking Supra

y no Lambo?!?!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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The only Lambo. I'll ever have a chance of driving is if we get another in & by some mystical power, my boss says, "Get it cleaned up".
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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That bodykit isn't bad at all. It seems to fit the era of the car.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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so this is supposed to be "it"... supposedly straight from marketing people....

but I'm not gonna post it in Corvette thread because it is not "news"... yet....

also they are saying there will be a Stingray version.... (NICE!)


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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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if its gonna sit like that... wow.. aggressive as fawk.....
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
so this is supposed to be "it"... supposedly straight from marketing people....

but I'm not gonna post it in Corvette thread because it is not "news"... yet....

also they are saying there will be a Stingray version.... (NICE!)


Don't like the taillight design, at all. Looks too cartoon-ish.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Don't like the taillight design, at all. Looks too cartoon-ish.
If the whole rear end is a separate piece like the C6 where the rear panels and the bumper are separate, I bet you could get someone to make you a new one for a fee.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
If the whole rear end is a separate piece like the C6 where the rear panels and the bumper are separate, I bet you could get someone to make you a new one for a fee.
Of that I have no doubt. Unfortunately, the aftermarket Corvette body kit market is plagued with stuff even worse than the C7 design shown above.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
That bodykit isn't bad at all. It seems to fit the era of the car.
That's what I was going to say

I like the rear of that Corvette drawing. Minus the vents next to the taillights, and I wish the quads were a little more seperated.

Anyone hear about the refreshed E63? 577 horsepower, 590lb-ft of torque available

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Don't like the taillight design, at all. Looks too cartoon-ish.
I'm going to bet you will be singing a different tune when the official pictures are released...
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Dat wagon doe!

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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I'm going to bet you will be singing a different tune when the official pictures are released...
Maybe. It wouldn't be the first time I've changed my mind after an initial impression.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Wagon a doe doe!
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
so this is supposed to be "it"... supposedly straight from marketing people....

but I'm not gonna post it in Corvette thread because it is not "news"... yet....

also they are saying there will be a Stingray version.... (NICE!)


Wow, I hope that's not black plastic on the bottom half...
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Last weekend, I was a short road trip with one of my friends in his brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee. Although, not a bad ride, I couldn't get over how bad the navigation system was. It seemed quite slow for being hard drive based, graphics were pretty bad, and it relied too much on the touchscreen.

I am sure I could get used to it with time, but I was expecting more on a 2012 model...
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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I dont hate the new C7. I dont love it either, but its certainly not as bad as I was expecting.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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^ That looks pretty bad ass...
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Who like the new G or Q50 whatever

Hyundai rear
Nonsport stering wheel
Not an improved engine. Slower probably with that body

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...50_first_look/
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Here is the new Kialexus Forte

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...is_first_look/

Looks nice actually

and

MDX

http://www.acura.com/future/MDX#1
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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so sexy

for some reason i doubt it will look that good though haha
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:27 AM
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Rendering or not, I would do unspeakable things to that Ferrari.

Who's going to the Detroit Auto Show?
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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my gosh this is gorgeous.

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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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Whoa you saw the new NSX in person?!?!?!?
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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yeah. the spider even. it's not even out yet. I'm the first person in the world who saw it.
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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So, the original Batmobile has sold for $4.6M.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/ar...for-46-million
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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I'm beginning to think that if I don't mind a car payment, why the hell am I not leasing?

Am I taking crazy pills?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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no way, leasing is great IMO. and, it's what I should have done, the last time I bought a car. anyways
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Leasing works in certain situations. Make sure the residual is high, that way you pay less.

Someone like myself could never lease a car, I drive way too much.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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Leasing works in certain situations. Make sure the residual is high, that way you pay less.

Someone like myself could never lease a car, I drive way too much.
I would keep my second car to mitigate that.

Residual definitely applies. Need to do research.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I've never understood why lease over buying??

The part about not actually owning the car doesnt sit well with me.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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yeah it does depend on situation. at least the way it was explained to me.

I think of leasing like renting an apartment vs. owning property. Similarly, with the horrible resale value of most cars, owning one is not as cracked up as it used to be.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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I've never understood why lease over buying??

The part about not actually owning the car doesnt sit well with me.
It is essentially renting, I know.

But I am not a 10-year car guy. I work hard and don't piss away money on silly shit so I was thinking why not spend $500/mo on something I like every 30 months.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
I've never understood why lease over buying??

The part about not actually owning the car doesnt sit well with me.
It's great if you like switching up what you like to drive every couple years without having to actually worry about selling the car & getting what you want back to put towards another new car.

On another topic, why did that stupid snow day have to fall on the day I had off last week? Thanks to the snow, I initially had to wait til' this Thursday to go look at the Supra. Well, no more worries there; they sold it Saturday.

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