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Old May 15, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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Pretty cool video, although I'm more impressed by this one:

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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Those are both totally awesome. I'm surprised that both 4 wheelers are able to outbreak the bikes. I had no idea!
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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why not run a 2JZ engine i've seen tons of of them run 12s with maybe 3000-4000 bucks in mods.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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BMW looks better in style, but the E55 is a beast. I think I would take the M5 though, I've never been a Mercedes fan.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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God, why did they pick one of the slowest Ducati's in their line up.
Who cares....I'd still take the Duc in a heartbeat.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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M3, all day, but the c63 does look exceptional by its appearance.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Despite what the review is saying & 30k cheaper ... I'd go with M5 hands down .... the ultimate sports sedan ... end of story ...
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Old May 15, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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yea, M5 ftw.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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E55 all day every day. E63 twice a day every day.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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The bottom... no contest
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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either will do.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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M5 all day, three times at night and 6 in the morning for a quickie.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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2008 Lotus Elise SC

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Old May 15, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Nice edit, jonesi
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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I'd love one as a weekend toy...
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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS

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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Sport hatchbacks

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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Jaguar XF vs BMW 550i vs Mercedes E550 vs Audi A6

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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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wow, Jaguar took it in this one. I can't believe it.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Yumchah's slacking it.

trev got one in.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Slowbalts FTW...

BTW the horsepower ratings are teh suck...the 05-07 ss/sc dyno around 215 stock, so they are underrated from the factory. The 08 ss/tc, rated at 260, dynos around 240. Both cars are capable of low 14's stock with a good driver.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
Yumchah's slacking it.

trev got one in.
Actually, he didnt. Its youtube.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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The 08 Cobalt set a record at Nurnuring for its class at 8:22.85
That is pretty impressive.

http://www.motortrend.com/photo_gall...ery/index.html
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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I think Chevy has a done a great job with both of them.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Ive seen a few M3's around here lately... Oh God, what a car!
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Old May 16, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zac
Actually, he didnt. Its youtube.
Actually, you're wrong. trev did get one in...Jonesi editted it out with the Youtube link...which is what I do too if I didn't have to go eat dinner.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Both ugly and cheap looking, but the Cobalt has some nice power. With all the basic bolt ons, that car will give EVO's and STI's a run for their money.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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The first time I saw the XF was while it was driving through New Brunswick, NJ (Easton Ave) all covered in vinyl camouflage, being trailed by an S Type R. (I think my son has a pic of it on his cell phone.)

IMHO, it is the best look Jag sedan to come along in quite some time. Seems to me that the designers DID spend some time analyzing Lexus products. (which is not a bad thing)
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Old May 16, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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New XF is awesome, I love everything about it. And the interior is so modern Jaguar, I always felt Jaguar interiors to be so old luxury. But this is the right direction they're heading, can't wait for more future products.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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New XF is awesome, I love everything about it. And the interior is so modern Jaguar, I always felt Jaguar interiors to be so old luxury. But this is the right direction they're heading, can't wait for more future products.
Hopefully the new owners Tata will keep it in the right direction. For all the things India is successful with, build quality isn't one of them. But I know Tata is keeping the England factories open, so hopefully things won't go downhill. Jaguar is a historic car company, I just hope it stays in business.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
The first time I saw the XF was while it was driving through New Brunswick, NJ (Easton Ave) all covered in vinyl camouflage, being trailed by an S Type R. (I think my son has a pic of it on his cell phone.)

IMHO, it is the best look Jag sedan to come along in quite some time. Seems to me that the designers DID spend some time analyzing Lexus products. (which is not a bad thing)
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Nice edit, jonesi
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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battle of the lame.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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so jaguar finally has a contender, too bad the competition is already heading for a makeover
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by AMGala
Hopefully the new owners Tata will keep it in the right direction. For all the things India is successful with, build quality isn't one of them. But I know Tata is keeping the England factories open, so hopefully things won't go downhill. Jaguar is a historic car company, I just hope it stays in business.
Jaguar has too much history to just dissapear. someone else will buy it if Tata screws it up.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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battle of the lame.
Don't sleep on the Cobalt. The thing handles and has power to back it up. And with the turbo and that Forged Ecotec, GM has a monster motor on their hands.That thing is some bolt ons and a tune away from seriously embarrasing cars costing twice to three times as much.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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I just read in the new Road & Track that they felt the 08 Cobalt SS was one of if not the best handling FWD cars they've ever tested. That says boat loads. Although I'm not a fan of either car's design, you can't argue for the money they are pretty tough to beat.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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I didn't even know they went to a turbo instead of the SC. 260 lbs of torque at 2k rpm, that is pretty impressive. Has just as much, if not more, than my CL for 23k. Although I am not a big fan of chevys, these do look pretty nice in person, I've seen quite a few on the road.
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