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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 1:07 pm
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$27k OTD.

:mindblown:
Could be a good alternative to a civic SI actually... if those prices are going to remain constant. The other issue is... 27k kia stinger is going to be 14k in 2 years... :disgust:

I mean I got 10k off my dads 300s, :notsure: how it is worse than a 4 banger kia. 30k OTD.
Maybe I'm getting old but I'd take the 300 over the Stinger.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:22 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 1:07 pm

Could be a good alternative to a civic SI actually... if those prices are going to remain constant. The other issue is... 27k kia stinger is going to be 14k in 2 years... :disgust:

I mean I got 10k off my dads 300s, :notsure: how it is worse than a 4 banger kia. 30k OTD.
Maybe I'm getting old but I'd take the 300 over the Stinger.
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:34 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:22 pm

Maybe I'm getting old but I'd take the 300 over the Stinger.
Came loaded with 20" great looking ramz
BEATZZZ by DR DRE for my dad's JAZZ sounds great
Keyless everything
8.4 high res apple car flay...
rated at 21-30... dad averaging 26/27 on donkey piss, needs nothing other than oil changes every 10k, proven engine/trans that will easily go 200k.
For a :derp: mobile to run into the ground it is epic.
Cheap, good looking, real motor, very good transmission, excellent ride quality, comfy, quiet, and you can load them up if you want. Yeah not much to complain about there, just the size they're kind of barge-y.
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Stinger is 191" 300 is 198, they are both pretty big.
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I haven't seen a :truk: in several days. How do people live here? :disgust:

Lots of French cars, some German cars, and almost zero AZN or murican cars. The only murican stuff I've seen has been a purple PT cruiser, a fiesta ST, a couple of base fiestas, and a couple of mondeos (fusion). The fusion looks yuuuuuge over here compared to the normal cars. Lots of Audi A1s for the semi- :wasteful: folks too. Zero EVs, few hybrids, lots of little diesels. Many of the scooters/bikes are still 2-strokes too. Image
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troyguitar wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:58 pm I haven't seen a :truk: in several days. How do people live here? :disgust:

Lots of French cars, some German cars, and almost zero AZN or murican cars. The only murican stuff I've seen has been a purple PT cruiser, a fiesta ST, a couple of base fiestas, and a couple of mondeos (fusion). The fusion looks yuuuuuge over here compared to the normal cars. Lots of Audi A1s for the semi- :wasteful: folks too. Zero EVs, few hybrids, lots of little diesels. Many of the scooters/bikes are still 2-strokes too. Image
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:36 pm
troyguitar wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:58 pm I haven't seen a :truk: in several days. How do people live here? :disgust:

Lots of French cars, some German cars, and almost zero AZN or murican cars. The only murican stuff I've seen has been a purple PT cruiser, a fiesta ST, a couple of base fiestas, and a couple of mondeos (fusion). The fusion looks yuuuuuge over here compared to the normal cars. Lots of Audi A1s for the semi- :wasteful: folks too. Zero EVs, few hybrids, lots of little diesels. Many of the scooters/bikes are still 2-strokes too. Image
Can't sell americans car's in Communist Europe when they slap a bunch of Tariffs on them making them incredibly unprofitable, including their BS carbon/engine size tax structure.
I saw 1 c5 corvette, 1 h2 hummer and 1 f150 work truck in italy during my 2007 tenor there
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Oh, I also saw a :jeep: Renegade on the road and in a showroom that was joint between them and Alfa.

There are no :dillerman: lots, only showrooms from which you can order a car... and some new stuff is under 10k EUR. Gas is 1.7 EUR/L which must be around $7/gal. :wankel: ownershit would be :fullretard: but at least it only displaces 1.3 L for tax purposes.
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troyguitar wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:58 pm I haven't seen a :truk: in several days. How do people live here? :disgust:

Lots of French cars, some German cars, and almost zero AZN or murican cars. The only murican stuff I've seen has been a purple PT cruiser, a fiesta ST, a couple of base fiestas, and a couple of mondeos (fusion). The fusion looks yuuuuuge over here compared to the normal cars. Lots of Audi A1s for the semi- :wasteful: folks too. Zero EVs, few hybrids, lots of little diesels. Many of the scooters/bikes are still 2-strokes too. Image
Truks are essentially cost as much as say a Huracan there and in Europe (as well as in most countries) you need to have a permit to own it if you use it for work or as a farmer, not anyone with a DL can purchase it regardless of how much money you have.
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troyguitar wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:17 pm Oh, I also saw a :jeep: Renegade on the road and in a showroom that was joint between them and Alfa.

There are no :dillerman: lots, only showrooms from which you can order a car... and some new stuff is under 10k EUR. Gas is 1.7 EUR/L which must be around $7/gal. :wankel: ownershit would be :fullretard: but at least it only displaces 1.3 L for tax purposes.
Renegayde is some kind rebadged fiat so that makes sense. And rest ... yep that's Merkels playground for ya. Most people "order". What exactly is under 10k?
A VW UP! Starts at 10,500 EUR. comes with 1liter 60 hp and a 5 speed :manuel: and 14" wheels... oh boy oh boy every other color costs 180EUR

Best part... No radio... :lol: Where do i sign?
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:13 pm
troyguitar wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:17 pm Oh, I also saw a :jeep: Renegade on the road and in a showroom that was joint between them and Alfa.

There are no :dillerman: lots, only showrooms from which you can order a car... and some new stuff is under 10k EUR. Gas is 1.7 EUR/L which must be around $7/gal. :wankel: ownershit would be :fullretard: but at least it only displaces 1.3 L for tax purposes.
Renegayde is some kind rebadged fiat so that makes sense. And rest ... yep that's Merkels playground for ya. Most people "order". What exactly is under 10k?
A VW UP! Starts at 10,500 EUR. comes with 1liter 60 hp and a 5 speed :manuel: and 14" wheels... oh boy oh boy every other color costs 180EUR

Best part... No radio... :lol: Where do i sign?
The Up sounds worse than that Micra I rented. At least that had like 95 HP :disgust:

It was fun to beat the absolute shit out of though. Redlined that bitch everywhere NFG.
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Damn. I think I could have fun driving a combine. I literally don’t care as long as it’s floggable.
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More Supra. Sorry if this is a repost. For sure want to test! -- https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/20 ... type-drive

Feels Right

We were fully expecting the Supra to be much like a modern BMW, which is to say plenty capable but a little numb. Instead, there is a smoothness to the Supra that we haven't felt in a BMW in years. Turn-in is crisp without being too heavy. The claimed 50/50 front/rear weight distribution—there's a spec—lends itself to tuning for minimal understeer, while an electronically controlled limited-slip differential ensures great traction on corner exit. The transmission's logic in Sport mode makes shifting with the paddles an exercise in vanity.
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Davestr wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 5:58 am More Supra. Sorry if this is a repost. For sure want to test! -- https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/20 ... type-drive

Feels Right

We were fully expecting the Supra to be much like a modern BMW, which is to say plenty capable but a little numb. Instead, there is a smoothness to the Supra that we haven't felt in a BMW in years. Turn-in is crisp without being too heavy. The claimed 50/50 front/rear weight distribution—there's a spec—lends itself to tuning for minimal understeer, while an electronically controlled limited-slip differential ensures great traction on corner exit. The transmission's logic in Sport mode makes shifting with the paddles an exercise in vanity.
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:36 pm Also, this is fantastic:
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Amazing isnt it? Been viewing that for a couple days now. Will go to the Porsche Zentrum/Museum soon to see it in person. Need to make a call and find out if its on site.
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It looks like an R8
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Davestr wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 5:58 am More Supra. Sorry if this is a repost. For sure want to test! -- https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/20 ... type-drive

Feels Right

We were fully expecting the Supra to be much like a modern BMW, which is to say plenty capable but a little numb. Instead, there is a smoothness to the Supra that we haven't felt in a BMW in years. Turn-in is crisp without being too heavy. The claimed 50/50 front/rear weight distribution—there's a spec—lends itself to tuning for minimal understeer, while an electronically controlled limited-slip differential ensures great traction on corner exit. The transmission's logic in Sport mode makes shifting with the paddles an exercise in vanity.
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:52 pm
Tarspin wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:50 pm It looks like an R8
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The other picktar has a more raked windshield and r8ish front end.
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I don't like the wheels on that Nissan but the rest is ok I guess. :iono: Wing is certainly big enough :jimp:
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Whats the goal of that por$che? Racekar?
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The aero and front clip messed with my perception. That or the drugs.
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850hp 2200lbs :mindblown:
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:51 pm
Tarspin wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:02 pm Whats the goal of that por$che? Racekar?
:dat:

Non-homologated racekor/tracktoy.

I think it's neat to see Porsche doing something like that.

I still don't see the R8 resemblance. :iono:
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Thanks for the deets on the car, i enjoyed that post.

Yeah the R8 comment was :derp: , once I focused on the roof line etc it wiped out the R8 look. I think because its fattened up, and the front clip is shaped the way it was that I kind of slant eyed a low, wide r8ish crossbreed or something.

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max225 wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 2:06 pm 850hp 2200lbs :mindblown:
Sounds like race trim... Qualifying was probably closer to if not over 1200hp.
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