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Old 08-15-2015 | 06:49 AM
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I love the M4 but the Jag is fantastic.
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Old 08-15-2015 | 08:47 AM
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Because it's a Jagggg.
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Old 08-15-2015 | 08:34 PM
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Old 08-17-2015 | 08:20 AM
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Just from looks alone the Jag is a better car in my opinion.
Old 08-17-2015 | 12:41 PM
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Love the way the M3/4 looks. But I'm just too smitten by the F-Type that I wouldn't do it either, if I were you. Plus that V8 sounds otherwordly.
Old 08-17-2015 | 12:52 PM
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Would keep the Jag, yes.
Old 08-17-2015 | 01:00 PM
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for many of us, the M3/M4 would be an amazing car to own.

But based on the current lineup of cars you have, i really don't see the need to have it.

I think P84d is a better fit for you.
Old 08-17-2015 | 01:13 PM
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The P85d would be a good fit to go with what he has. However, losing that Jag exhaust note just might not be worth it.
Old 08-17-2015 | 01:29 PM
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He still has the 458 exhaust note.
Old 08-21-2015 | 12:02 AM
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I like the P85D. My doctor has one and took me for a rip last time I went to see him, it is a bullet. It's still weird to experience a car without any noise coming out of it. I imagine you get used to it though. If I was to go back into an M, it would be another M3, the LCI model looks good.

Here's a rare shot of all 3 together at home.

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I'm going to try and enjoy what I have for a little while. My wife bet 6 months.

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Old 08-21-2015 | 12:20 AM
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Old 08-21-2015 | 12:28 AM
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Lol. "Try to enjoy them for 6 months." I'd love to have that problem.
Old 08-21-2015 | 12:30 AM
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You need to finish the garage.. get on it mang!

(me too)

P85D is wicked quick.. but there's something visceral about hearing the engine.. and feeling like you're going to die when you take off.. the fury! Sometimes that outweighs whether you can put lengths on the guy next to you. Plus you know you're going to be driving in insano mode all the time.. fun for 20 minutes until you need to charge it again.

Old 08-21-2015 | 01:28 AM
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Absolutely right.

I will finish the garage, I keep putting it off. I'm all over the place when it comes to how I'd like to approach it though. I'd like to epoxy the floors at least before winter and a coat of paint to begin. I'll post the setup when completed.
Old 08-21-2015 | 01:42 AM
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NICEEE...

i think an X5M or G63 will fit very nicely outside your garage.
Old 08-21-2015 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
Absolutely right.

I will finish the garage, I keep putting it off. I'm all over the place when it comes to how I'd like to approach it though. I'd like to epoxy the floors at least before winter and a coat of paint to begin. I'll post the setup when completed.
I could help you with that. It looks like you could use some PVC slatwall to store items on the wall. The company I work for has a division dedicated to our own proprietary slatwall.
Old 08-21-2015 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
NICEEE...

i think an X5M or G63 will fit very nicely outside your garage.
G63 yes!
Old 08-21-2015 | 09:35 PM
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I considered a G63 briefly because my wife is absolutely crazy about them...until I drove one. Not a fan... I also tried an X5M and wasn't overly impressed either. It's fast but a little bit too sprung I thought for a daily.

Maybe it's my old age now, but the best of both worlds has been my RR. Like riding on a cloud but with 510hp. There is an unspoken for long wheel base autobiography inbound.
Old 08-21-2015 | 09:37 PM
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I could help you with that. It looks like you could use some PVC slatwall to store items on the wall. The company I work for has a division dedicated to our own proprietary slatwall.
Sounds good RPHilMan1. I'll hit you up when I'm back from holiday.
Old 08-22-2015 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I considered a G63 briefly because my wife is absolutely crazy about them...until I drove one. Not a fan... I also tried an X5M and wasn't overly impressed either. It's fast but a little bit too sprung I thought for a daily.

Maybe it's my old age now, but the best of both worlds has been my RR. Like riding on a cloud but with 510hp. There is an unspoken for long wheel base autobiography inbound.
As masculine as G wagan is, almost all the ones i have seen were driven by women for some reasons....
Old 08-25-2015 | 09:50 AM
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Honestly, I love the GL AMGs.
Old 08-25-2015 | 03:35 PM
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It is screaming Desperate House Wife to me.
Old 08-25-2015 | 05:06 PM
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^ Massive truck. Saw one over the weekend.
I'd much prefer a G-wagen. Either in AMG guise or not.
Old 08-26-2015 | 05:38 PM
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With the cars you have now...Why would have ever gotten an Acura lol.
Old 08-26-2015 | 05:47 PM
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it's hard to find a clean S2000 around these parts. I also went to the dealer and negotiated on a ST for almost two hours and they wouldn't budge.

Ended up with a Mini. Very happy nonetheless, can't believe how fun this is

wow nice pick up.
Old 05-11-2016 | 06:10 PM
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Howdy gents - thought I'd update this thread as I haven't done so in a while; in short the 458/R8 are both sold, did so over the winter. Ferrari of Ontario essentially bought it for the same price I paid so that was my -justification- and my wife wouldn't stop talking about the G63.

So we traded her car in for one plus a bit more money. Looks nice and rides smoother than the previous G-wagons I've been in but I still dislike the truck. White with the black/white.

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I also gave in as I loved these from the first moment I saw them.
It has the Designo Matte White Exterior with Red Interior Seating with essentially all the options available minus CCB brakes.

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I'll take better shots during the day!

Otherwise, I still have the F-TYPE and it's actually coming off lease in a few months; already wondering what to replace it with! Part of me wants to buy it as I have thoroughly enjoyed it but I also want to try something else. I think I've narrowed it down to the Z06, AMG GTS and 911 GTS. We will see.

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Old 05-11-2016 | 08:51 PM
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Mark! Stunning lineup as always.

Go for the 911
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Old 05-11-2016 | 11:32 PM
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fuck a duck...that S Coupe is just sexy. Makes the sedan look like a turd (Never liked the current sedan)

But I have loved the new S coupe since it came out. Turns my head every time I see one on the freeway.
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Old 05-12-2016 | 08:08 AM
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G-Wagen!
Should be Silver though
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Old 05-17-2016 | 12:17 AM
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Old 05-17-2016 | 01:35 AM
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Old 05-17-2016 | 06:19 AM
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Always love checking into this thread. You sir, know how to have a good time.
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Old 05-17-2016 | 09:46 AM
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Old 05-17-2016 | 11:49 AM
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shitttt....


as far as the replacement for the F type, i think AMG GTS will be too close to the S Coupe. Perhaps, you can be the 1st person on AZ to get the NSX?
Old 05-25-2016 | 06:04 AM
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Very nice rides !
Old 05-25-2016 | 01:16 PM
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shitttt....


as far as the replacement for the F type, i think AMG GTS will be too close to the S Coupe. Perhaps, you can be the 1st person on AZ to get the NSX?
Not for a fan of the new NSX to be honest. There is simply too much going on. I'm leaning towards the Z06 the most as I have been doing track days a lot lately.
Old 05-25-2016 | 02:34 PM
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911 GTS is a beautiful car. What about a GT3 since trackdays and all?
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Have you had GTR yet?
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