Todays Test Drives (Evo and G35C)
07-14-2005, 04:47 PM
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My recommendation after having driven a new M3, S4, and STI:
She'll spank all of the above in the 1/4 and on a road course (not w/ me driving though).
She'll spank all of the above in the 1/4 and on a road course (not w/ me driving though).
07-14-2005, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Cl-S
My recommendation after having driven a new M3, S4, and STI:
She'll spank all of the above in the 1/4 and on a road course (not w/ me driving though).
She'll spank all of the above in the 1/4 and on a road course (not w/ me driving though).
a kid in my town has one, its got black wheels and corsa exhaust, fucking beautiful!
07-14-2005, 06:32 PM
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I really want a Corsa exhaust. The stock one burbles a bit but I want people to know I'm coming. I've seen one w/ black wheels. Gorgeous.
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07-15-2005, 08:37 AM
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Personally I'm looking at 02-04 C32 AMG. Can pick them up for mid 30's, 4 doors, runs mid to low 13's stock - high 12's with just new pulley and ECU. Luxurious ride with a LOT of torque and all the ammenities you can think of.
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07-15-2005, 09:09 AM
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Not a big fan of the CTS-V design 
though not alot of people would agree with my opinion.
BTW i would quote this ^^ guy's (jeremy clarkson) comment towards CTS-V designing " It seems like it was designed by someone who only had a ruler".
though not alot of people would agree with my opinion. BTW i would quote this ^^ guy's (jeremy clarkson) comment towards CTS-V designing " It seems like it was designed by someone who only had a ruler".
07-15-2005, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack_n_Coke
Not a big fan of the CTS-V design though not alot of people would agree with my opinion.
though not alot of people would agree with my opinion.I must say though, I do like the black CTS-V with the black rims. Very clean look.
07-15-2005, 04:03 PM
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The CTS-V is extremely hot, but the interior does suck.......and the wheel hop is ridiculous.
I still think the 06 will have the issue.
You can pick them up cheap though, not a bad buy.
I still think the 06 will have the issue.
You can pick them up cheap though, not a bad buy.
07-15-2005, 07:51 PM
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^ bang for the buck and modability cannot be touched.
i've never driven anything as fun to drive in the mountains, and mine is still bone stock.
i've never driven anything as fun to drive in the mountains, and mine is still bone stock.
Still rocking the stocker? What about the down/up pipe matt??
07-16-2005, 07:30 PM
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they're both on order. trust me, i'm tired of waiting.
i'm getting tinted and 3M clear bra installed on monday ($800
) i would expect my pipes will be in next week too.
i'm getting tinted and 3M clear bra installed on monday ($800
) i would expect my pipes will be in next week too.
07-17-2005, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by GTKrockeTT
scott, based on price range, size factor, fun/mod factor, sounds like you should test drive the Legacy GT.
07-17-2005, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Crazy, since we're spending Scotts money, I think he should just buy a 933TT 
one day, but it's be a C2S w/ a 4.3L turbo motor
07-17-2005, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Chopper
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)
they also have great warranties
07-17-2005, 07:29 AM
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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.
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
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
996 = :blah:
air cooled porsche > water cooled
07-17-2005, 07:30 AM
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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
THAT'S MY BOY!!!!!!!
07-17-2005, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Sdog2012
I know people will hate on it here but you should test drive a 300c. you can get one fully loaded for well under 40 and they look so nice with some 22''s
gonna go drive an SRT-8 one soon
07-17-2005, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
one day, but it's be a C2S w/ a 4.3L turbo motor
A C4 might be a better idea for me in New England, but I don't know if I could submit a porsche to the salt and sand in the winter... I cringe whenever I see sportscars/convertibles in a snowstorm
I think a C4 (awd for those who don't know) with a set of Blizzaks on it would rule in the winter here... Buy a high mileage one, so I don't feel so bad, and drive the piss out of it...
Maybe put a plow on the front of it
that's awesome, good ole v8 torque
07-17-2005, 04:59 PM
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Which would you rather own in a few years ... MB C32 or a Caddy CTS-V? Beautiful yes, but probably headaches waiting to happen. Which will be less of a maintenance nightmare? I'm calling it a push.
07-18-2005, 06:47 PM
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if you're thinking of a new CTS-V or SRT-8, why not just by the 993 now Scott?
Buy a high mileage one for good coin. You're not going to flip the car, so repainting etc isn't going to hurt your bottom line in the end.
Start now, and build it while u drive it. A stock 993 is nothing to sneeze at in it's own right, start tracking it from day 1 and once you get the power implant, you'll havea good handle on teh cars quirks and characteristics...
Buy a high mileage one for good coin. You're not going to flip the car, so repainting etc isn't going to hurt your bottom line in the end.
Start now, and build it while u drive it. A stock 993 is nothing to sneeze at in it's own right, start tracking it from day 1 and once you get the power implant, you'll havea good handle on teh cars quirks and characteristics...
07-18-2005, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Astroboy
if you're thinking of a new CTS-V or SRT-8, why not just by the 993 now Scott?
Buy a high mileage one for good coin. You're not going to flip the car, so repainting etc isn't going to hurt your bottom line in the end.
Start now, and build it while u drive it. A stock 993 is nothing to sneeze at in it's own right, start tracking it from day 1 and once you get the power implant, you'll havea good handle on teh cars quirks and characteristics...
Buy a high mileage one for good coin. You're not going to flip the car, so repainting etc isn't going to hurt your bottom line in the end.
Start now, and build it while u drive it. A stock 993 is nothing to sneeze at in it's own right, start tracking it from day 1 and once you get the power implant, you'll havea good handle on teh cars quirks and characteristics...
I thought about it, but frankly I know what happens to cars when you build them as you drive them. They simply never get done (or they spend a lot of time down and you still need another car to get around in). If I'm gonna do my dream 993 i'm gonna spend some time w/ the car on a rotiserie covering every inch of it.
HOwever, that is a good thought. I'll go take a look around, I just think I need something a little more practical right now that can still haul around a good amount of junk since I usually have to fill the car up w/ shit frequently. But, i'm still a few months away so i'll look into it.
07-18-2005, 07:15 PM
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dude, if you're looking at a non turbo'd 993, you're going to replace EVERYTHING anyway.
You can buy parts, and install a lot of it yourself over time. Then when it's time for the turbo motor/tranny, you can take it off the road for a month or two to get it all squared away. before that time, you can enjoy and learn the car, and stockpile parts for a mass install....
You can buy parts, and install a lot of it yourself over time. Then when it's time for the turbo motor/tranny, you can take it off the road for a month or two to get it all squared away. before that time, you can enjoy and learn the car, and stockpile parts for a mass install....
07-18-2005, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I just think I need something a little more practical right now that can still haul around a good amount of junk since I usually have to fill the car up w/ shit frequently.
07-19-2005, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Astroboy
dude, if you're looking at a non turbo'd 993, you're going to replace EVERYTHING anyway.
You can buy parts, and install a lot of it yourself over time. Then when it's time for the turbo motor/tranny, you can take it off the road for a month or two to get it all squared away. before that time, you can enjoy and learn the car, and stockpile parts for a mass install....
You can buy parts, and install a lot of it yourself over time. Then when it's time for the turbo motor/tranny, you can take it off the road for a month or two to get it all squared away. before that time, you can enjoy and learn the car, and stockpile parts for a mass install....
yea, I hear ya, that's a great option, but I don't think i'm ready for that yet.
07-19-2005, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
yea, I hear ya, that's a great option, but I don't think i'm ready for that yet.
07-19-2005, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
And you just got married... So maybe you should think about buying a minivan
that's what the sub is for
07-20-2005, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Scott, have you and Shad gone on any more test drives ???
...or are you still playing nurse
...or are you still playing nurse
I'm back in Cali now, we'll go on more when I head out in a month
07-23-2005, 02:39 AM
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yup, my user name is mattg