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Old 04-24-2016 | 01:27 AM
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someone valet'ed this in Chicago tonight........



it was out and about yesterday too....










and... I missed it.
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Old 04-24-2016 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by VR1
Part of the Society of Automotive Engineers at the University I go to, we were invited by Ferrari Houston to come and check out their dealership/bodyshop/service bay/motorsport area.
nice pix, love that F50 being serviced... and the blue LF....
Old 04-24-2016 | 01:42 PM
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F50 SO MUCH WANT.
Old 04-24-2016 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
F50 SO MUCH WANT.
maybe in a different lifetime eh
Old 04-24-2016 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Oh Sickest TL
maybe in a different lifetime eh
More like next week. They said they'll straight trade for the S2k
Old 04-24-2016 | 03:53 PM
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really? they said they'd take my TL for one . u getn ripped son
Old 04-29-2016 | 04:33 PM
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this beast strolled into town yesterday and was apparently bought by someone in town today - check out the comparison to a regular G.

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Holy shit
Old 04-29-2016 | 04:49 PM
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Do they make lifts big enough to service that?
Old 04-29-2016 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Do they make lifts big enough to service that?
well sure


Old 04-29-2016 | 07:45 PM
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at O'Hare today






Old 04-30-2016 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
this beast strolled into town yesterday and was apparently bought by someone in town today - check out the comparison to a regular G.

Would buy that beast in a heartbeat.

Was wondering when someone would finally post a pic of one roaming city streets and terrifying children.
Old 05-01-2016 | 11:34 AM
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I live in raleigh, are there any get together soon for the 3rd gen tl?
Old 05-01-2016 | 11:38 AM
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Meet up

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Yep, I live in downtown Raleigh and work in RTP. You can imagine my commute everyday. I see you're in Charlotte, I went to high school there.



That's so awesome. I am so happy for you, and it sounds like you got a great deal. I also think they're great, but my parents think I am out of my mind of wanting a 12 year old BMW.

I think you're going to love it. When I was in high school I used to babysit a family, and the mom had an extra car which was an 04 325Ci Convertible. I got to drive it all the time, and it was epic. I do love the E90/91/92/93 as well, but they're a little more pricey. There's so much love for the E46, and it's awesome.
Are the any gatherings for the 3rd gen tl in raleigh?
Old 05-01-2016 | 06:57 PM
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Are the any gatherings for the 3rd gen tl in raleigh?
Check the Southeast Region in the "Regional Forums" section.

Welcome to AZ.
Old 05-02-2016 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
this beast strolled into town yesterday and was apparently bought by someone in town today - check out the comparison to a regular G.

Nice truck..sorry about your penis.
Old 05-02-2016 | 08:55 PM
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I yellow laminx'd my headlights for shits and giggles yesterday. I've had it photoshopped into my avatar picture for a while, so I decided to do it before a big event this upcoming weekend. Not sure whether I like it yet, but I'll probably get pulled over after about 5 minutes of driving with them anyway. I think when I add the final couple sponsor decals to the car along with my magnetic numbers, it'll have just the right amount of ridiculousness.

Old 05-03-2016 | 01:22 PM
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when did Nissan become interested in REDUCING weight???

Old 05-03-2016 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TommySalami
I yellow laminx'd my headlights for shits and giggles yesterday. I've had it photoshopped into my avatar picture for a while, so I decided to do it before a big event this upcoming weekend. Not sure whether I like it yet, but I'll probably get pulled over after about 5 minutes of driving with them anyway. I think when I add the final couple sponsor decals to the car along with my magnetic numbers, it'll have just the right amount of ridiculousness.

Not sure about VA but i have seen plenty of cars on the road here with yellow headlight (Laminx'd)

Car looks very purposeful.
Old 05-05-2016 | 11:07 AM
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Old 05-06-2016 | 12:13 PM
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^^^No, thanks. Looks like a Veloster.
Old 05-06-2016 | 02:36 PM
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huh? Did they chop 3 cars - Prius, FRS and Veloster and put them into 1?
Old 05-06-2016 | 03:20 PM
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I think they should work on adding more power to the damn thing before adding more weight and space to haul heavy things around.
Old 05-06-2016 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
huh? Did they chop 3 cars - Prius, FRS and Veloster and put them into 1?
Don't forget CR-Z.

Originally Posted by SamDoe1
I think they should work on adding more power to the damn thing before adding more weight and space to haul heavy things around.
+1,000,000
Old 05-08-2016 | 04:18 PM
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Some classics and what they look like now : theCHIVE
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We Talked to the Ohio Ford Dealer Selling 727 HP Mustangs for $39,995
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Old 05-10-2016 | 03:44 PM
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Borrowed from Bimmerpost:

Ferrari Red Individual M3... and i never liked red so much until now then i saw the window sticker and then i saw the last picture, at $102k, he forgot to get the LED headlights








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I like the yellow more
Old 05-10-2016 | 04:00 PM
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I like the yellow more
I think that is the Dakar Yellow from E46 M3... looks too much like taxi.
Old 05-10-2016 | 04:34 PM
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102k for a M3 oh lawddddd whats the world
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saw that, that is pretty sweet.

If I could get one that looks like the 350R with that motor setup.... oh man!!!!

I'd need those 305's in front and 315's in back.
Old 05-10-2016 | 11:00 PM
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A M3 for $102,000. Not too crazy I guess when the the M6 Competition is $167,000.
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Is that dealer or factory painted? And why are they charging for leather?
Old 05-11-2016 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
when did Nissan become interested in REDUCING weight???

is that for real?
Old 05-11-2016 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I like the yellow more
I really like the FR.

I don't like how the bottom of the front lip is painted black on the DY. It makes the center trapezoid piece look strange to me.
Old 05-11-2016 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Is that dealer or factory painted? And why are they charging for leather?
I think the Ferrari Red is painted by magic elves.

And, I believe leather has always been an extra-cost option on M cars, at least the lower model lines.
Old 05-11-2016 | 10:34 AM
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$102,000 for this?? Hmmm think I'd rather have the $40k Roush Mustang with 727hp. Or, a E92 M3.

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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
is that for real?
think so
Old 05-11-2016 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Is that dealer or factory painted? And why are they charging for leather?
Factory, its through the individual program. They'll paint the car in any color you want for $5k-$8k depending on the color (pearl, flake, candy, metallic, flat, etc) and get you whatever color interior as well for a similar cost.

BMW charges for leather on every car. "Leatherette" is standard, the real stuff is a $2k option...which is ridiculous on a $63k car but so is the fact that they charge for back up cameras and navigation when both are standard on a $15k Corolla.
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