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Old 05-25-2005 | 12:17 PM
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What do you mean? This car will run no better than high 13s with the occasional mid 13 second pass, not exactly way faster than the Z.
what i mean is that it'll prolly rip the Z up around the track
Old 05-25-2005 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
what i mean is that it'll prolly rip the Z up around the track
I can't agrue that.
Old 05-25-2005 | 01:37 PM
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straight line speed =! greatness of a car
Oh, no, this race wasnt only going in a straight line. this race hit some twisties. I was very surprised that these guys didnt end up in jail. I mean it was some Gumball type shit.
Old 05-25-2005 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bigman
Oh, no, this race wasnt only going in a straight line. this race hit some twisties. I was very surprised that these guys didnt end up in jail. I mean it was some Gumball type shit.

yea but a modded car versus stock isn't really an equal comparison.
Old 05-25-2005 | 02:42 PM
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i would take the porsche, well because its a porsche, and im not an american car fan
Old 05-25-2005 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FiftyFive
i would take the porsche, well because its a porsche, and im not an american car fan
i'm not much of one either.....but for some reason this new vette seems to catch my attention more than all the other years
Old 05-25-2005 | 05:00 PM
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They aren't cheaper versions of the real thing, all of them are different models.

The Gallardo is smaller than the Murc and uses a V10 vs. the V12.

The SLK is smaller,sportier, and lighter than the SL, which is more of a luxury roadster (with some sport).

You're saying sorry for the SLK55? The car has been pulling 0-60 times of 4.5sec all day long (C&D got 4.3 out of it). What are you saying sorry for? The car's base $ is $61k, add in desirable options and you're at almost $67k (add a designo package and you're at almost $70k with any options). MB only imports 1k of them a year, making it more exclusive than the SL55.

Very stupid line of thinking.

NO! I'm saying sorry because Ronnie owns a C32 and he's a member of this board.

I don't care how exclusive MBZ made them I’m talking about the fact that 90% of Porsche 911T owners hate the Boxter, It's a way for the Co. to make more money (nothing wrong with that) but in my opinion it's just a way for more people to own a Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW. That’s the whole premise behind "affordable luxury" it’s a way for the manufacturers to reach another part of the market (a less affluent part of the market).


I'll put it in terms of something that u might be able to relate to:

Take the car audio manufacturer JL Audio. Arguably some of the best subs on the market today in regards to their W-3 and W-6. But what about the W-0? Not very good subs at all but still people buy them. Why? For the 119.00 that the customer just spent on a W-0 they could have bought something better by a different name. (Alumapro, Memphis, even Alpine) but a lot of people don't care, they just want to open the trunk and see that JL logo.

Porsche knows that there are people who would like to own a Porsche but can't afford a $120,000 car. Lamborghini knows that there are people who want a Lambo but can’t rationalize spending almost $300,000 on an automobile. It's good marketing nothing more.

A MBZ for less than 30K is just a Chrysler, a Porsche for less then 70K is a fast very fast beetle. Food for thought: buy yourself a SLK55 and tell me how it feels to own a 70+K Chrysler Crossfire.
Old 05-25-2005 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by boku
A MBZ for less than 30K is just a Chrysler, a Porsche for less then 70K is a fast very fast beetle. Food for thought: buy yourself a SLK55 and tell me how it feels to own a 70+K Chrysler Crossfire.



i'll take a nice slk55 any day of the week, the slk32 amg pulls like a bat out of hell, i can't wait to get behind a 55


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Old 05-25-2005 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by boku
A MBZ for less than 30K is just a Chrysler, a Porsche for less then 70K is a fast very fast beetle. Food for thought: buy yourself a SLK55 and tell me how it feels to own a 70+K Chrysler Crossfire.
You are such an idiot, the Chrysler Crossfire is not based off of the new R171.....its based off of the previous R170.

So a new 2005 Boxster S is basically a Beetle in your opinion?

Let's just say, I don't feel bad for anyone that takes car advice for you.

You must have slept through 101.

I should ban you just for being stupid.
Old 05-25-2005 | 05:18 PM
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I should ban you just for being stupid.
nice edit :troutslap
Old 05-25-2005 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by boku
NO! I'm saying sorry because Ronnie owns a C32 and he's a member of this board.

I don't care how exclusive MBZ made them I’m talking about the fact that 90% of Porsche 911T owners hate the Boxter, It's a way for the Co. to make more money (nothing wrong with that) but in my opinion it's just a way for more people to own a Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW. That’s the whole premise behind "affordable luxury" it’s a way for the manufacturers to reach another part of the market (a less affluent part of the market).


I'll put it in terms of something that u might be able to relate to:

Take the car audio manufacturer JL Audio. Arguably some of the best subs on the market today in regards to their W-3 and W-6. But what about the W-0? Not very good subs at all but still people buy them. Why? For the 119.00 that the customer just spent on a W-0 they could have bought something better by a different name. (Alumapro, Memphis, even Alpine) but a lot of people don't care, they just want to open the trunk and see that JL logo.

Porsche knows that there are people who would like to own a Porsche but can't afford a $120,000 car. Lamborghini knows that there are people who want a Lambo but can’t rationalize spending almost $300,000 on an automobile. It's good marketing nothing more.

A MBZ for less than 30K is just a Chrysler, a Porsche for less then 70K is a fast very fast beetle. Food for thought: buy yourself a SLK55 and tell me how it feels to own a 70+K Chrysler Crossfire.
So based on your logic, all vehicles that aren't their companies top of the line suck.
Old 05-25-2005 | 06:22 PM
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Old 05-25-2005 | 07:35 PM
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Old 05-25-2005 | 09:39 PM
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NO based on my logic u are all fags that like to drive gay boxters and fag ass SLKs.
But its all good, cuz u'll all be chillin' there in my mother fuckin’ rearview. Late bitcheses.

Oh yeah, and fucking ban me then u fucking Nazi fuck!!!
Old 05-25-2005 | 09:44 PM
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all vehicles that aren't their companies top of the line suck
No if the cars not what the company's about then they suck; i.e. Audi A3 or VW Phaeton. They don’t make sense high end car manufacturers should stick to making high end cars, Period!
Old 05-25-2005 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by boku
No if the cars not what the company's about then they suck; i.e. Audi A3 or VW Phaeton. They don’t make sense high end car manufacturers should stick to making high end cars, Period!
What cars do you own? Maybach 62? Enzo Ferrari? Carrera GT? MB SLR?
Old 05-25-2005 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by boku
NO based on my logic u are all fags that like to drive gay boxters and fag ass SLKs.
But its all good, cuz u'll all be chillin' there in my mother fuckin’ rearview. Late bitcheses.

Oh yeah, and fucking ban me then u fucking Nazi fuck!!!
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:00 PM
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ummmmm.... what?
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:16 PM
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What cars do you own? Maybach 62? Enzo Ferrari? Carrera GT? MB SLR?
Yeah, good point.



I'm still trying to figure out that last post though... I thought that after a period u capitalize the first letter of the next word, right? And proper nouns are capitalized right?
So Cob, it's only funny if it makes sense, u fucking Sap.

p.s. i wish it did make sense though cuz it could have been pretty fucking funny LOL
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by boku
NO based on my logic u are all fags that like to drive gay boxters and fag ass SLKs.
But its all good, cuz u'll all be chillin' there in my mother fuckin’ rearview. Late bitcheses.

Oh yeah, and fucking ban me then u fucking Nazi fuck!!!
Fucking poser chump..........that just about sums you up.
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by boku
Yeah, good point.



I'm still trying to figure out that last post though... I thought that after a period u capitalize the first letter of the next word, right? And proper nouns are capitalized right?
So Cob, it's only funny if it makes sense, u fucking Sap.

p.s. i wish it did make sense though cuz it could have been pretty fucking funny LOL
Read your own post and then try to figure out why that picture is funny. If you can't figure it out, then go play hide and seek on the freeway.
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Fucking poser chump..........that just about sums you up.
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
Read your own post and then try to figure out why that picture is funny. If you can't figure it out, then go play hide and seek on the freeway.
Not much of a surprise that he's having trouble with the photo........but no matter.

The shithead is gone, oh well.

He had such promise.
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:33 PM
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Vote on the Vette here
Old 05-25-2005 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
He had such promise.


Originally Posted by TSX Cman
Vote on the Vette here.
Thank god, back on topic
Old 05-26-2005 | 03:17 PM
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DAMN!! you guys are trippin!!!!

i kinda agree with what boku is saying...i dont wanna drive a low model like slk or boxter even if it is from a high end manufacture.....for some reason i just dont feel the SLK, prolly cus its earlier generations are straight up chick cars, and i dont like hte boxter cus it seems like a porsche on a budget...plus the exhaust looks like a freaking butthole.....space the god damn exhausts like the 911 and then i might buy it
Old 05-26-2005 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Liftedoff420
DAMN!! you guys are trippin!!!!

i kinda agree with what boku is saying...i dont wanna drive a low model like slk or boxter even if it is from a high end manufacture.....for some reason i just dont feel the SLK, prolly cus its earlier generations are straight up chick cars, and i dont like hte boxter cus it seems like a porsche on a budget...plus the exhaust looks like a freaking butthole.....space the god damn exhausts like the 911 and then i might buy it
I would recommend to go drive both Boxsters and SLKs. If you can come back and still call them chick cars, then more power to you. Now if you have driven them, what did you think about them?

Not meaning to jump on you but there are many people who strictly give an opinion with no real knowledge of what they're talking about.
Old 05-26-2005 | 09:05 PM
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yea but a modded car versus stock isn't really an equal comparison.
You are right, but that's not the point i am trying to make. What i am saying ism we are all car guys and whether we drive ferraris or hondas, we are going to mod them. And if i had the choice between these two cars i would get the vette, as it suites my needs better than the boxter. I dont feel like paying an arm and a leg for performance parts. I love the vettes relatively cheap modability.
Old 05-27-2005 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
I would recommend to go drive both Boxsters and SLKs. If you can come back and still call them chick cars, then more power to you. Now if you have driven them, what did you think about them?

Not meaning to jump on you but there are many people who strictly give an opinion with no real knowledge of what they're talking about.
ive been in a 911 turbo and if i was to buy a porsche i wouldnt get anything less


but for me its not so much the performance....more of the title....i know for a fact if i brought home a slk (not the new ones they alrite)...my boys would clown on me for sure.......i cant say anything about the boxters cus im sure they got good performance...but im just not feeling that exhaust styling....looks like a butthole
Old 05-27-2005 | 07:04 PM
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but yea in the end...CORVETTE ALL THE WAY......the new c6s are so fucking hot, plus they got those magnetic doors, shit gave me ADD i was playing witht he doors for like 10 minutes straight at the dealership...couldnt stop
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Liftedoff420
ive been in a 911 turbo and if i was to buy a porsche i wouldnt get anything less


but for me its not so much the performance....more of the title....i know for a fact if i brought home a slk (not the new ones they alrite)...my boys would clown on me for sure.......i cant say anything about the boxters cus im sure they got good performance...but im just not feeling that exhaust styling....looks like a butthole
Sounds like your boys dont know cars
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naw they would just laugh at the fact i bought a used two seat benz (most of which are driven by old white ladies) for the price i coulda bought a clean ass TL or a sick ass twin turbo 300zx
Old 05-27-2005 | 10:26 PM
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naw they would just laugh at the fact i bought a used two seat benz (most of which are driven by old white ladies) for the price i coulda bought a clean ass TL or a sick ass twin turbo 300zx
Maybe so, and I do agree with you on the old SLK230/SLK320 models.

Now the SLK32/SLK350/SLK55 are different stories though.
Old 05-27-2005 | 10:32 PM
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i'll take the manual Z for the same power and same 0-60 speed for half the price. ooops! i already did.
Old 05-27-2005 | 11:51 PM
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i'll take the manual Z for the same power and same 0-60 speed for half the price. ooops! i already did.
Z................. 32?

I know you probably mean 350Z.... and I would have to say... not comparable.
Old 05-28-2005 | 01:54 AM
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Maybe so, and I do agree with you on the old SLK230/SLK320 models.

Now the SLK32/SLK350/SLK55 are different stories though.
LoOkS LiKe SoMeOnE JuSt BoUgHt a NeW Slk....HaHAHA

I do agree that the new SLK is soooo much better then the old; but there are a lot of other cars that i would consider first.
Old 05-28-2005 | 02:51 AM
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Old 05-28-2005 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 3.2V
LoOkS LiKe SoMeOnE JuSt BoUgHt a NeW Slk....HaHAHA
Nope, too small of a car for me.
Old 05-28-2005 | 10:59 AM
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