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by Davestr
Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Those complaining about today's economy? You can't be fking serious. No you don't DESERVE a car, it is a privilege, not a right. I grew up in the UK. In this country with it's horrifically awful public transportation system a car may not be a right, a car sure as hell is a need. Student loans? How ...
by Davestr
Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:35 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

https://www.businessinsider.de/most-reliable-cars-2019-jd-power-2019-2?r=US&IR=T The market research company JD Power released on Wednesday its list of the most dependable vehicles from model year 2016. The study measures the number of problems reported during the past year for vehicles from the...
by Davestr
Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:42 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

fledonfoot wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:04 pm That was the concept.

Expect the real thing to be disappointing.
You are speaking of my ex LOL :lolol:
by Davestr
Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

The 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP Confirmed at 300 Horsepower and Just 3,000 Will Be Made

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-mini-john ... 1832594336
by Davestr
Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

They are toys but unlike a used dildo they have residual values, so going 100 to 0 on day 1 is :wrong: Oh, obviously you never bought a new Porsche. :lolol: 500 miles on my car and it's now worth 1 new GTI and maybe a fox body Mustang. +1 - My low grade M-car the M2 is worth what a used 1 series lo...
by Davestr
Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

If you have that mentality, then the English would have never discovered the Americas. Without space exploration in general we wouldn't have GPS, cell phones, infrared thermometers, digital cameras, solar power, and so on and so forth. Man things were better when we lived in mud huts and lived to a...
by Davestr
Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:47 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Elon Musk says he is 'confident' people could afford to 'sell their home on Earth' and move to Mars on a SpaceX rocket - :butwhy:

Oh and will my Model 3 luxo mochina have a super charger in my new sealed condo? Maybe Model X with all the sand?? :facepalm:
by Davestr
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:45 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Desertbreh wrote: Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:31 pm Wow. So NOT car chat.
I know. I post beautiful Aston’s and get baited with Kanye / Trump comment. Fkn sad.
by Davestr
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Its getting more complex for Tesla. A ton of new cars on the road and they need to be supported for some years for warranty. The bills are going to come due. Warranty and service will be the end for sure. But I'm sure there's a rich Chinese trillionaire who will swoop in and scoop up the pieces. If...
by Davestr
Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:40 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Tesla might not be too concerned though. They have VAG buying into their battery and power delivery technology. I dunno man...for how much capital they lit on fire getting the Model 3 up to scale, they're going to need to move a shitload to make it pay off. And debt is coming due, the reaper is com...
by Davestr
Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:08 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Carmageddon for Tesla Model 3: US Deliveries Plunge 55% to 60% from Q4, Laid-off Delivery Employees tell Reuters by Wolf Richter • Feb 9, 2019 • 94 Comments Most everyone in the US who ever wanted & could afford a high-priced Model 3 now has one? Pent-up demand for luxury cars in the era of Carm...
by Davestr
Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:01 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

CaleDeRoo wrote: Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:14 pm I'm surprised those DB11s were all V12s. Any Vantages there?
They had a couple upfront. 1 Vanquish as well.................
by Davestr
Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Which Aston DB11 is for you?? Burgundy - Blue or Black??? Love all of em...... :) https://i.imgur.com/rnuc4C7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/dh006tc.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CtHATlP.jpg Also caught the new Aston DBS Superleggera there as well! Nice ORANGE calipers! Orange is the NEW black :) Nice wheels as ...
by Davestr
Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Kamry XSE impressions and further updates
Replies: 7535
Views: 220658

Kamry XSE impressions and further updates

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190210/593ccf941a3cb159642f2e8b60165a37.jpg One thing that’s really cool about then m3 is how good of a dd it is. This a Costco sized toilet paper thing that was bigger than the azn. Oh and :millennial: fire wood. Cuz reasons ... all fit in the trunk nicely. It wa...
by Davestr
Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:36 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: 2020 Supra-Why I think it is half assed.
Replies: 399
Views: 28904

2020 Supra-Why I think it is half assed.

Supra w/TRD exhaust note - I like it.

by Davestr
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:32 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Poverty 4x4 thread
Replies: 1940
Views: 67292

Poverty 4x4 thread

Yep, a reminder of your BMW shenanigans. Now a hummer h3 was the most repossessed car in this country... for a period of time. With an illustrious history as such... this is going to be relatively tough. This is a good time to bust out the :mahtroy: query "Do you even under understand the Engl...
by Davestr
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:26 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Jeeponomics 101: Eternal tirekicking for the gutless Jeep
Replies: 9254
Views: 317456

Jeeponomics 101: Eternal tirekicking for the leakless Jeep

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/california-couple-rescued-mendocino-national-forest-being-stranded-111004989--abc-news-topstories.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_13 I am :triggered: by so many things here That couple would be perfect for a new Civic. Time to end that “Jeep” dream and face the music o...
by Davestr
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:20 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 7645
Views: 252677

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

Johnny_P wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:48 pm
coogles wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:40 pm

Good advice, I figured those were only available if purchasing through a BMW :dillerman:. Very little chance I do anything, but that is one gorgeous car.

Anybody want a :manuel: GTI Sport? :lol:
Carmax does!
:like: Yep!
by Davestr
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:19 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 7645
Views: 252677

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

coogles wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:12 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:07 pm Really love the white on red interior.

:notbad:
Indeed. Gorgeous car, and last regular 3 series with a :manuel:. Mayyyyyy have to go drive it. :plac:
Go drive it and also check the Maserati Ghiblis that dealer has and compare. He seems to have an interesting inventory.....
by Davestr
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:14 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

wap wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:18 pm
Davestr wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:54 pm 440i is home now. Took to my dealer for a quick checkout on a nice sunny Feb day, yesterday. I like it! I know its not an in-demand Orange Miata but its a nice ride! :)

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:megusta:
Thanks Wap! Have a super weekend :like:
by Davestr
Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:10 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 7645
Views: 252677

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

coogles wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:12 pm
Detroit wrote: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:07 pm Really love the white on red interior.

:notbad:
Indeed. Gorgeous car, and last regular 3 series with a :manuel:. Mayyyyyy have to go drive it. :plac:
:like: :like:
by Davestr
Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

440i is home now. Took to my dealer for a quick checkout on a nice sunny Feb day, yesterday. I like it! I know its not an in-demand Orange Miata but its a nice ride! :)

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by Davestr
Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:47 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Just hours ago we told you about the Racing Orange MX-5 that Mazda debuted ahead of its official display at the Chicago Auto Show, and it’s already sold out. Only four hours after the deposit book opened, each and every one was accounted for. https://jalopnik.com/the-30th-anniversary-mx-5-is-alread...
by Davestr
Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

Just hours ago we told you about the Racing Orange MX-5 that Mazda debuted ahead of its official display at the Chicago Auto Show, and it’s already sold out. Only four hours after the deposit book opened, each and every one was accounted for. https://jalopnik.com/the-30th-anniversary-mx-5-is-already...
by Davestr
Thu Feb 07, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!
Replies: 9284
Views: 374434

Car talk tré: Carpocalypse Now!

[user not found] wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:56 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:43 pm

Dude... unless you get 10k off... :wtf: you have the same thing chilling in your garage
I think I’d do it just to piss you off. :lolol:
Worth it :like: :D