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I suppose can continue the conversation from the Funniest Pics thread here, along with any other car talk..
That enzo is awesome. I spotted a 599GTO at F1 as well. There were a few people leaning up against it taking pics. If I was the owner I'd have been pissed.
BMW is bringing back the straight 6 for 2013 (or maybe 14).. They're doing a twin turbo version in the name of fuel economy. There was rumor about there being a third turbo in there too.
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The SLS is pretty nuts, I have seen a couple on the streets and they sounds almost musclecar-ish. I also saw an Enzo at the car show (it was actually Cars & Coffee in Irvine CA which is pretty well known). I would like an older M3, the last one that had the inline-6. I have never been in one but they seem like they would be a lot of fun. Not really practical in New England though. 
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BMW is bringing back the straight 6 for 2013 (or maybe 14).. They're doing a twin turbo version in the name of fuel economy. There was rumor about there being a third turbo in there too.
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There are some diesel Hi-Lux pickups and SUVs that look intriguing, but they don't quite do it for me (relative to the work involved getting them here that is). Don't get me wrong, they are sweet, but I'm not really a truck/SUV guy.
There are some diesel Hi-Lux pickups and SUVs that look intriguing, but they don't quite do it for me (relative to the work involved getting them here that is). Don't get me wrong, they are sweet, but I'm not really a truck/SUV guy.
I've also toyed with the idea of a late 80s air-cooled 911. But, we'll see. That's down the line.
I've also toyed with the idea of a late 80s air-cooled 911. But, we'll see. That's down the line.
This wouldn't be a project car, more of a DD that needs work a lot
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I suppose 11k isn't too bad. Though, I'm not a huge fan of the 1990. Looks so much like my old Mazda MX-6.
TR6 is a sound investment in the next couple years, I think it would be tough to lose too much money on one of those.
Any suggestions for a used car under ~$12k that is 4 doors, manual transmission, and semi-fun to drive? I know you are a BMW (well, German I guess) guy, a high mileage 06+ 3 series is appealing. Also looking at the first gen CTS-V.
TR6 is a sound investment in the next couple years, I think it would be tough to lose too much money on one of those.
Any suggestions for a used car under ~$12k that is 4 doors, manual transmission, and semi-fun to drive? I know you are a BMW (well, German I guess) guy, a high mileage 06+ 3 series is appealing. Also looking at the first gen CTS-V.
3-series is always a good choice, IMO. I mean, you could get an e46 or e36 M3 for around that money if not less. If you're pretty comfortable with working on it yourself, shouldn't be too crazy. eBay actually has a decent e36 M3 guide: http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-To-Pr...443/g.html
I've never been a big fan of buying first model year vehicles.. but the CTS-V would be a killer pick up too. I'd just do my research to find out any known issues and how difficult it is to work on it myself.
3-series is always a good choice, IMO. I mean, you could get an e46 or e36 M3 for around that money if not less. If you're pretty comfortable with working on it yourself, shouldn't be too crazy. eBay actually has a decent e36 M3 guide: http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-To-Pr...443/g.html
I've never been a big fan of buying first model year vehicles.. but the CTS-V would be a killer pick up too. I'd just do my research to find out any known issues and how difficult it is to work on it myself.
First gen CTS-V used the C5 Z06 engine (5.7L) then swapped over to the C6 Corvette engine. But yeah they are basically a 4 door Corvette.
3-series is always a good choice, IMO. I mean, you could get an e46 or e36 M3 for around that money if not less. If you're pretty comfortable with working on it yourself, shouldn't be too crazy. eBay actually has a decent e36 M3 guide: http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-To-Pr...443/g.html
I've never been a big fan of buying first model year vehicles.. but the CTS-V would be a killer pick up too. I'd just do my research to find out any known issues and how difficult it is to work on it myself.
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2nd gen still my fav, look wise at least.
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