Todays Test Drives (Evo and G35C)
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by Beltfed
Why do you think that is? Because they are the hottest cars out there for the $ (along with the GTO, Vette, and CTS-V).
Being different is cool, but most people can't afford to be "that" different.
Being different is cool, but most people can't afford to be "that" different.
OH! OH GOD! It's a big one! TWO TOWELS! *splooge*
Maserati Gransport
Give me the white with blue interior.......
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From: Communist, NY
Originally Posted by Minch00
Maserati Gransport
The wheels are GS rims.
You can tell that its not a GS by the standard side flares (GS's are more aggressive).
This is just a very hot 05 coupe.
GS........evil
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From: Limerick, PA
You can probably get an 02 Maserati Coupe for around the same price you would get a new M3.
Also, it's pretty easy to get the G35C sideways......did you turn off the TCS?
I vote the G35C, but I'm biased. Get what makes you feel the best (and what she'll let you get away with)
Good luck and keep us posted.
Also, it's pretty easy to get the G35C sideways......did you turn off the TCS?
I vote the G35C, but I'm biased. Get what makes you feel the best (and what she'll let you get away with)
Good luck and keep us posted.
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From: Communist, NY
Originally Posted by CCns24
You can probably get an 02 Maserati Coupe for around the same price you would get a new M3. .
Much improved quality and reliability.
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by CLpower
gotta go drive one of those as well, didn't know they depreciated so quick!
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From: Communist, NY
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
The GM employee pricing has gotten the CTS-V's down to $46K new, so that's probably hurt thr resale on used ones...
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by Beltfed
It's actually not a Gransport, looks like it though......all 05's have the GS rear bumper.
The wheels are GS rims.
You can tell that its not a GS by the standard side flares (GS's are more aggressive).
This is just a very hot 05 coupe.
The wheels are GS rims.
You can tell that its not a GS by the standard side flares (GS's are more aggressive).
This is just a very hot 05 coupe.
I'm not exposed enough to Maseratis to be able to notice the subtle nuances. I mean, it DID have almost everything the GS does
Still feel like a loser though
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From: Communist, NY
Originally Posted by Minch00
I'm not exposed enough to Maseratis to be able to notice the subtle nuances. I mean, it DID have almost everything the GS does
Still feel like a loser though
Don't need to be an expert on Maseratis to appreciate them.
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From: West Bloomfield, MI
Originally Posted by Beltfed
Don't forget the 06 get's the LS2, better engine......I would get an 06.
no way
ls6>ls2
the ls6 puts down more on the dyno even though they are rated the same at the crank
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From: Communist, NY
Originally Posted by darrinb
no way
ls6>ls2
the ls6 puts down more on the dyno even though they are rated the same at the crank
ls6>ls2
the ls6 puts down more on the dyno even though they are rated the same at the crank
Wrong......same horsepower #'s, but the torque curve is > in the LS2. So basically, you have a higher modification ceiling with the 2006 LS2. If one is into track racing, the LS2 has a better oil uptake system that allows the motor to continue picking up oil during hard cornering.
Some people like having the status (so-called collector value) of the LS6, but that doesn't mean shit in the end.
The new 6.0L will always have the advantage over the old 5.7L........plain and simple. Did you really think GM would move backwards in this dept?
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From: Huntington Beach, CA -> Ashburn, VA -> Raleigh, NC -> Walnut Creek, CA
Originally Posted by fast-tl
They walked right into that one! 
yea, not so much. Dom obviously doesn't have the bug most of us have. Sorry but i'd live in an apt for a few extra years for a nice car. I'm just a car guy, i spend way more time in my car then I do my apt anyways.
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Am I missing something? Why did no one mention the Mustang GT or S281? It'll keep up with anything on that list, plus it's much cheaper out of the dealership than say, a G35c, S4, or M3.
And out of all your choices, I'd pick the M3. I'm partial to the S4 but you don't really need AWD in California.
And out of all your choices, I'd pick the M3. I'm partial to the S4 but you don't really need AWD in California.
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by CLpower
yea, not so much. Dom obviously doesn't have the bug most of us have. Sorry but i'd live in an apt for a few extra years for a nice car. I'm just a car guy, i spend way more time in my car then I do my apt anyways.
If living in an apartment over a house for several years to save for a car qualifies one as a car guy than your right I guess I'm not a car guy.
Personally I don't think it does but whatever. I'm perfectly happy living in a house while driving a pretty nice car and gradually working towards my weekend toy.
If housing was affordable in Cali I'm almost sure you'd be doing the same thing.
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From: Los Angeles, Ca
Originally Posted by dom
If housing was affordable in Cali I'm almost sure you'd be doing the same thing.
Housing in Cali isnt that affordable unless you want to live WAAAY the fuck out...even then its still nuts. My girlfriend has been looking to try and buy something...its just crazy.
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From: Huntington Beach, CA -> Ashburn, VA -> Raleigh, NC -> Walnut Creek, CA
Originally Posted by MattT516
Am I missing something? Why did no one mention the Mustang GT or S281? It'll keep up with anything on that list, plus it's much cheaper out of the dealership than say, a G35c, S4, or M3.
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From: Huntington Beach, CA -> Ashburn, VA -> Raleigh, NC -> Walnut Creek, CA
Originally Posted by dom
If housing was affordable in Cali I'm almost sure you'd be doing the same thing.
I would
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From: Boston, MA
Originally Posted by CLean B
everyone always wants the same fawkin cars (g35c, m3, s4, sti, evo, s2000) wont somebody be original, how bout you clpower, how bout you be original and buy something we havent all drooled over for the longest 
What other cars can you think of that are under $50,000 and that much fun to drive? Please post some suggestions if you're going to make that remark because I can't think of any.
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From: Dallas, TX
Originally Posted by sbuswell
get a "77-79" Dodge challenger r/t with 454 hemi and mod the fuck out of it. It'll make those pussy ass 4 banger look like a dick ripped bitch. C'mon now get a fucking real power house. I saw a 79 challenger on autotrader for like 17k in great shape.
Also, I don't think the Challenger was around in 1977-1979, and if it was, it was a pile... the good ones were made from 1970-1973.
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by 2LOW4U
Um, they didn't make a 454 Hemi, it was a 426 Hemi, the 454 was a BBChevy...
Also, I don't think the Challenger was around in 1977-1979, and if it was, it was a pile... the good ones were made from 1970-1973.
Also, I don't think the Challenger was around in 1977-1979, and if it was, it was a pile... the good ones were made from 1970-1973.
I love people like that, who have absolutley NO idea what their talking about. Guess he watched the Fast and the Furious and thought "That black car is the only car worth buying, EVA!"
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From: Shreveport, Louisiana, just east of nowhere
Originally Posted by MattT516
Am I missing something? Why did no one mention the Mustang GT or S281? It'll keep up with anything on that list, plus it's much cheaper out of the dealership than say, a G35c, S4, or M3.
And out of all your choices, I'd pick the M3. I'm partial to the S4 but you don't really need AWD in California.
And out of all your choices, I'd pick the M3. I'm partial to the S4 but you don't really need AWD in California.
I'm saying this and I hate ford but admire the old S/C Saleen's.Scott, you may want to re think the GTO. I mean yeah they may be lacking in the corners, but I'm sure with some modification, that can be changed. Besides, they are roomy to me (6'2) , and much more vaule packed than the M3, S4.
Just a thought
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
CLpower is on some of the porsche forums too, so I'm sure he's looked at 'em. I decided that I wanted a more "practical" daily driver, so I bought the CLS6 instead
Southern Cali is probably one of the best places to find one too...
This one from the boston area piqued my interest (95's won't have the CEL/SAI issue):
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...hreadid=230859
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by CLean B
^^^^ $50000 for a 10 year old car FAWK THAT
I bought my CLS for $30K, and it's probably only worth $20K now... lost 1/3 it's value in 2 1/2 years...
The 993 on the other hand has lost only 1/3 of it's value over the course of 9 years (original msrp of around 70K)!!
How's that for minimalizing depreciation
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From: Shreveport, Louisiana, just east of nowhere
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Isnt he keeping the CL as his daily driver?
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by CLean B
^^^^ $50000 for a 10 year old car FAWK THAT
Oh, so I guess buying a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing for $200,000 is an even BIGGER MISTAKE?
I mean, that's 52 years old!
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Also to consider Scott: The Evo has typical Mitsubishi problems, says my friend who has the Rally red one I posted. (tranny, brakes, clutch, all I can remember)
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Originally Posted by Minch00
Oh, so I guess buying a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing for $200,000 is an even BIGGER MISTAKE?
I mean, that's 52 years old!
I mean, that's 52 years old!
What about a 66/67 427 S/C Cobra, 1970/71 Hemi Cuda, 71 Hemi Cuda Convert ($1,000,000+), or any older Ferrari like the one in Ferris Beuler which is over 10 mil or so...
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...981&cardist=15
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...dist=14#vdptop
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...981&cardist=15
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by cob3683
Thats nice but too much money. Especially when you get a 996 with about 1/4 of the miles for the same price or a little less.
I'd buy a C5 vette before I bought one of the waterpumper porsches...
Aircooled is where it's at... and is why the 993's command higher prices then the 996's... We don't need no stinking radiators
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From: Chicago Suburbs
Originally Posted by Chopper
Scott, you may want to re think the GTO. I mean yeah they may be lacking in the corners, but I'm sure with some modification, that can be changed. Besides, they are roomy to me (6'2)
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Well that's just because the 996s suck... Another case of "you get what you pay for"....
I'd buy a C5 vette before I bought one of the waterpumper porsches...
Aircooled is where it's at... and is why the 993's command higher prices then the 996's... We don't need no stinking radiators
I'd buy a C5 vette before I bought one of the waterpumper porsches...
Aircooled is where it's at... and is why the 993's command higher prices then the 996's... We don't need no stinking radiators
996 > 993 (unless you are using Astros 993 and then I might have to change my tune
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