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Re: Car Spotting

Post by unsub073 » Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:35 am

DoctorC wrote:
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That looks in much better shape than the Scout our family had in high school.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by Selym » Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:18 am

unsub073 wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:35 am
DoctorC wrote:
Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:18 pm
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That looks in much better shape than the Scout our family had in high school.
There was a guy in my home town who owned two when I was growing up. They were in good shape, considering the amount of salt used on the roads there. I'm sure they're long gone by now.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by DoctorC » Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:02 pm

unsub073 wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:35 am
DoctorC wrote:
Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:18 pm
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That looks in much better shape than the Scout our family had in high school.
It looked clean inside and out, I stopped and chatted with them for a bit. It is inspiring me to get the motor back in my Alfa spider. Fall in Colorado is such an awesome time for top down driving
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Re: Car Spotting

Post by dukerules » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:02 pm

About to pull the trigger on an M2 Comp with MT. But I’m seriously tempted by the Mk8 Golf R which should be available soon.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by Seth » Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:27 pm

Buy a Porsche. BMW has lost its way.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by dukerules » Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:43 pm

I have a 911. Warranty is about to expire, I’m not enthused about owning one out of warranty after I just went through a PDK replacement that would’ve cost me $25K out of pocket, and I think I want a MT for what will possibly be the last ICE vehicle I ever buy.

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Post by Seth » Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:56 pm

I can only tell you that week after week I watch guys in new BMWs roll into VIR and then leave on a rollback with blown engines, transmissions and overheated brakes. Their reliability has been in the toilet for the last 15 years.

Porsche has made their share of mistake….coolant pipes and ims bearings alone will break your heart, but the cars are more predictable. I understand the desire for the manual and honestly my list would be cayman gt4 (far better car than the 911, even if Porsche won’t ever give it the horsepower it needs) or mustang Mach 1.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by dukerules » Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:15 pm

GT4 is incredible, but it’s also more than I can spend. And I’m just not digging the 4 cylinder in the 718 Cayman, even though everyone has great 4 cylinder engines now. Part of it is going from a great NA flat 6 in my 911.

BMW reliability isn’t great, but this would be a car I would own under warranty. But this may be all moot anyway because even though the next Gen M2 probably won’t come out until 2023, apparently they are wrapping up 2021 M2 allocations now.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by JP Chestnut » Sat Aug 28, 2021 6:31 pm

dukerules wrote:
Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:02 pm
But I’m seriously tempted by the Mk8 Golf R which should be available soon.
The UX is total shit apparently and the interior looks very cheap



If you want an AWD VW, get an RS3.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by goaliechris » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:41 am

dukerules wrote:GT4 is incredible, but it’s also more than I can spend. And I’m just not digging the 4 cylinder in the 718 Cayman, even though everyone has great 4 cylinder engines now. Part of it is going from a great NA flat 6 in my 911.

BMW reliability isn’t great, but this would be a car I would own under warranty. But this may be all moot anyway because even though the next Gen M2 probably won’t come out until 2023, apparently they are wrapping up 2021 M2 allocations now.
The 6 cylinder GTS 4.0 Cayman is a blast. Getting a new one anytime soon however…


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Re: Car Spotting

Post by dukerules » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:48 am

goaliechris wrote:
dukerules wrote:GT4 is incredible, but it’s also more than I can spend. And I’m just not digging the 4 cylinder in the 718 Cayman, even though everyone has great 4 cylinder engines now. Part of it is going from a great NA flat 6 in my 911.

BMW reliability isn’t great, but this would be a car I would own under warranty. But this may be all moot anyway because even though the next Gen M2 probably won’t come out until 2023, apparently they are wrapping up 2021 M2 allocations now.
The 6 cylinder GTS 4.0 Cayman is a blast. Getting a new one anytime soon however…


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Yeah none of the Caymans I want match my budget.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by Seth » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:52 am

If you want something a little more aggressive, I know where there’s an single season Audi GT4 for sale. It’s a little light on the creature comforts, but who gives a shit?

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Post by Seth » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:53 am

If you want something a little more aggressive, I know where there’s an single season Audi GT4 for sale. It’s a little light on the creature comforts, but who gives a shit? The car is unwrapped and returned to Audi silver. It’s also got a brand new motor in it.
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Re: Car Spotting

Post by SoCal C4S » Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:29 am

$25k and I’ll take it.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by Seth » Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:34 am

You missed a zero.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by dukerules » Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:44 am

I’ll throw this out there. How much do you guys hate the new Supra? As wrong as it is in so many ways, I think it’s an incredible looking car in person and very fun to drive. And thoughts on the new Nissan Z? If the timing was a bit different I would definitely consider it.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by SoCal C4S » Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:39 am

I’d rather have a newer GT-R than a Supra, but that’s just me.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by dukerules » Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:02 am

SoCal C4S wrote:I’d rather have a newer GT-R than a Supra, but that’s just me.
Well yeah but it’s more than twice as much. And for the money, I can think of a lot of things I’d rather buy than an R35 GTR.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by SoCal C4S » Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:28 am

I meant that I would take a used GT-R over a new Supra.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by Selym » Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:38 am

dukerules wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:44 am
I’ll throw this out there. How much do you guys hate the new Supra? As wrong as it is in so many ways, I think it’s an incredible looking car in person and very fun to drive. And thoughts on the new Nissan Z? If the timing was a bit different I would definitely consider it.
I love the new Supra, but it isn't a Toyota, so don't expect Toyota reliability (although I'd be happy to be proven wrong).

The new Z is cool except for the front end. I wish it had a NA engine, but it can be had with a manual! I'm more of a sport sedan guy, so the Infiniti Q50 RS400 is more my style (same engine as the new Z). Unfortunately, you can't get the Infiniti with a stick.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by Seth » Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:16 pm

Bmw and Nissan both have cost me thousands in repairs and poor product quality. The fact that they still endeavor to make enthusiast cars only makes it worse, as I want to love them, but recognize that both are like hookers. Love them all you want… they’re gonna give you crotch rot.

Buying a modern, manual GT is tough. The camaro is dead. The mustang is dying. Chrysler’s don’t handle. Nissan tries but can’t compete on a global scale. Corvette is amazing, but auto
Only. Mercedes gt cars are brilliant, but auto only. Aston still makes a manual but it’s expensive.

Porsche is kind of the last island. The world is changing.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by SoCal C4S » Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:33 pm

If I were buying any car right now, it would likely be a 997 C4S or the E92M3 sedan, both with the manual. Nothing new blows my hair back, and while I’m bored with cars in general, I’m not really looking to replace anything. Well, the LC is sure to go sooner than later; not driving it at all.

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Re: Car Spotting

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dukerules wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:44 am
I’ll throw this out there. How much do you guys hate the new Supra? As wrong as it is in so many ways, I think it’s an incredible looking car in person and very fun to drive. And thoughts on the new Nissan Z? If the timing was a bit different I would definitely consider it.
I think the new Z looks way better than the Supra, and the new Z does a better job of adding some of the retro Z looks in the body.

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Re: Car Spotting

Post by BacoNoir » Sun Sep 12, 2021 2:03 pm

I’ve never seen one of these electric trucks before and saw two within a few minutes today. They look kind of cool but out of my price range.
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Re: Car Spotting

Post by blkgsl » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:15 pm

BacoNoir wrote:I’ve never seen one of these electric trucks before and saw two within a few minutes today. They look kind of cool but out of my price range.
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Yeah they’re very cool. We have the suv on order and should take delivery sometime in 2022. Really looking forward to it !

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