srika

Damn nice !

Shadow2056

First one I've seen at all. It was pretty nice tho.

srika

I've yet to see one (Hopefully that changes this year!) - from the pix and the stats, def I think my fav SUV ever!

Shadow2056

It's crazy how Ferrari sued a charity in order to get the name copyrighted. I mean come on Ferrari. Apparently, they offered 7 figures to the foundation and they turned it down because it was Ferrari that was asking. Not sure how but Ferrari ended up winning in March 2022.

00TL-P3.2

G-Wagen > *

I'll have one, someday.

PhilB81

^^^ totally agreed, G-wagon > *

also, since we are talking sporty suv, saw this thing earlier today…

srika

while we are on topic, check out a friends - along with a - somewhat - matching bonus vehicle - I do like the G-Wagons, too.... favorite of course would be the G65.

00TL-P3.2

G65
Can't imagine what the running costs are like on that though.
I'd even be content with a G500. The G55 was the first one I really wanted.

srika

caught this scene on the way to work this morning... danggggg... looks like those 707hp got a little flexing.

PhilB81

I don’t think that’s a 707, those have big vents in the cheeks and the lower part of the nose n stuff is carbon fiber. Because every ounce counts on your nearly 5000lbs sporty monstrosity.

it’s definitely a prettier color than the one I posted.

I wonder what she got pulled over for…

srika

oh oops, I thought all of them had 707 hp. Lol kinda rusty on my stats.

PhilB81

also, everytime I come to this thread and see the Maybach you posted, I want a Frappuccino.

srika

Yeah nice ride but I would never buy one, even if I had the means. Definite money pit.

Hmmmm. now the Purosangue.... I think would be built better and run better.

srika

hmmm is that model have some relation to Frappuccino, or is it just because of the color.

00TL-P3.2

I got offered a G500 a year or so ago.
Problem was, the guy knew exactly what it was worth, so no real chance to scoop it up & experience it & offload later for a profit. Plus it was black, and that's a hard no for me.
He traded it in for a GLE350

srika

Understand I was only talking about the G65. I think the other models are gonna be good! I mean not craazy unreasonably wild to maintain.

00TL-P3.2

Yeah, the S/C G55 will always be my #1
G500/550 probably the most practical & probably among the more rare. I'd guess the G has a more AMG sold to 'normal' than any other MB model.

Mizouse

Man… Ford Taurus’ really ruined AMs for me

00TL-P3.2

You mean Fusion, but the intent is understood.

PhilB81

just the color.

“offered” as, you had the honor and privilege to pay full market price for one?

I have never been in a G wagon, but I’m sure the ride isn’t great compared to other grocery getters. Similar to how the old defender 90s (just not as bad).
If I had it my way, I’d have a G wagon when it still had a solid front axle, not the current IFS version. I want the body on frame shudder and everything that comes with it being hardcore off-roader, even if that sacrificed road manners. The 911 Carrera, S, GTS, turbo, is a lot better on the road and everyday car than a GT variant, but I’d prefer a GT. Maybe I just like abuse, don’t kink shame me.

00TL-P3.2

Owner of the company my wife works for is based in ID. Keeps a car here when for when he comes to the Houston office [usually to escape Boise winter]
He had a black early G500 [W463]. Can't remember the year, but was pretty basic [for a G-Wagen].
He got $40k or something crazy on trade in. More than I wanted o spend on an old expensive Merc.

Edit: It was an 06 & he wanted $58k in Dec 22, which was about right.
Black/gray, low miles & immaculate.
Couldn't justify it.

Shadow2056

Some more from Cars and Cappuccino




After owning an S4, Audi is at the top of my list of cars to buy. And this RS5 Competition...I need it. Female owned. She plans to tune it and add intake and exhaust. Her husband also owns an Audi RSQ8 that's lowered and they plan to do more to it.

srika

sweet pix! The red GT is

srika

on the way to work today - I was using my Sony RX100 (small cam) from a distance but it looks like my method was on the "visible" side....

PhilB81

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I was trying to figure out the octane rating and in the first pic it looks like 93, but last pic looks like 91…

00TL-P3.2

Can't be out in a car like that & expect not to be photographed.

srika

YES! Agreed 100%

RPhilMan1

Love the framing! Very nice shots.

We have 93 here, thank goodness.

srika

caught this sweet beast on the way home today

srika

Dropped by a Dodge dealer de last week and witnessed this beautiful Demon... they wanted $195k for it.

PhilB81

Wow, is that really how much those go for?

Shadow2056

With dealer "market adjustment", yes. And someone will be dumb enough to pay it too.

srika

Yeah, that markup is a b*tch.

Although, I feel like this *could* be a nicely appreciating investment? It's a rare breed, and quite special.

mrmako

Wow... I'll take an RS6 Avant and a used SRT 392 for that money.

SamDoe1

Demons have gone for big money the whole time. Super rare and super special. They're not likely to ever go down in price either.

srika

That's what I'm saying! Here is a similar for sale:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ngId=703668675

srika

These prices are all over the place though. This one is SINISTER!

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/a...b-34e7b685041a

PhilB81

14 miles on the clock, but still those were under 100k new right?

These were at or slightly above 100k right?

I don’t know if any of these had huge adm when selling new.

SamDoe1

I think they were right around $100k new.

I don't know if they had huge ADM but guessing many got sold with some level of it, no way around that.

Prices are all over the place with most cars like this but who knows what the background of these cars is without a closer look.

00TL-P3.2

Dodge did really try to curb ADM on them, by restricting allocations to the worst ADM offending dealers & giving extra to those selling at MSRP.