WDWFreak53, car discussion

[flynnibus]

About the 350 though. I was talking more about being so low...and being behind a truck or an SUV. You can't see what's up ahead so you can't drive like you play chess...being able to see 2 or 3 moves ahead of you.

That's probably a good thing... lots of lane changing just brings the attention of the fuzz

 

[mkt]

That's probably a good thing... lots of lane changing just brings the attention of the fuzz

I gotta agree.

I could do 100mph on the freeway in incognito gold Highlander and not raise an eyebrow from the black and whites.

If I change lanes twice, or swerve to miss a pothole in my bright blue R32, I get pulled over and questioned.

 

[garyhoov]

in an odd fate, combining cars and Disney...

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/17/kachow-lightning-mcqueen-13th-in-first-race-just-ahead-of-mach/

:lol: Wasn't he supposed to be a stock-car?

Disney should have sponsered a Nascar team.

The official unveiling of the Solstice targa/coupe is supposed to be 11:30 tomorrow morning.

I'm mad at myself because I'm a member of a Chevy Volt website and they send me an offer that I could get a VIP pass to the New York show to talk to GM people about the Volt, and I didn't bother to do it. If I had known they'd be unveiling the Solstice, I probably would have done it to get a look at that.

 

[flynnibus]

If I change lanes twice, or swerve to miss a pothole in my bright blue R32, I get pulled over and questioned.

I even pay attention to what GEAR I'm in around the police now to try to avoid them pulling me over... due to the noise level of the car

 

[garyhoov]

 

[garyhoov]

 

[mkt]

that's bringing sexy back...

it actually reminds me a bit of the BMW Z3 M-Coupe, albeit with a faster back

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Something doesn't look right to me. The back just seems really "thick." I'm not a fan of the shape of the rear glass and the back seems a bit bulky. I like the overall shape of it, and styling...but something isn't right... I can't even put my finger on it. Maybe it's the line of the taillights that I don't like...or maybe it's the spoiler that throws it all off.

EDIT: I know what it is. The back wants to slope down...but the lines on the sides force it "up."

 

[mkt]

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/03/18/top-gear-samples-the-bmw-535d-vs-the-545i/

not bad... aren't we supposed to get BMW diesels this year?

 

[garyhoov]

Something doesn't look right to me. The back just seems really "thick." I'm not a fan of the shape of the rear glass and the back seems a bit bulky. I like the overall shape of it, and styling...but something isn't right... I can't even put my finger on it. Maybe it's the line of the taillights that I don't like...or maybe it's the spoiler that throws it all off.

EDIT: I know what it is. The back wants to slope down...but the lines on the sides force it "up."

I like a big butt. :lookaroun

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/03/18/top-gear-samples-the-bmw-535d-vs-the-545i/

not bad... aren't we supposed to get BMW diesels this year?

There has been a lot of talk about diesels (from BMW and others) but I don't know of any specific plans yet.:shrug:

Both the GXP and base version are supposed to be available "early 2009".

I'm on the edge of calling the dealer and getting on the list for a GXP, but I promised myself I wouldn't buy a new car or motorcycle this year.

. . . but if it's not actually available until next year . . . :lookaroun

 

[flynnibus]

very interesting coupe!

I don't think I'm a fan of the circle shape of the rear glass.. but certainly a lot better then the 'vert setup.

It still looks like a car that some angles are dead sexy... while others seem more frankenstein.

Certainly worth a second look.. but that shot of the interior makes me really worried about headroom!! Wonder if I'd even fit.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

I like a big butt. :lookaroun



There has been a lot of talk about diesels (from BMW and others) but I don't know of any specific plans yet.:shrug:

Both the GXP and base version are supposed to be available "early 2009".

I'm on the edge of calling the dealer and getting on the list for a GXP, but I promised myself I wouldn't buy a new car or motorcycle this year.

. . . but if it's not actually available until next year . . . :lookaroun

The side profile makes me think that the other pictures didn't show the lines off well. I REALLY like the profile of it and all of it works rather nicely.

 

[DMC-12]

Meh its nice, but I still dont like its face... its didnt even change a bit, IMO... plus it needs to be a hybrid. :lol::shrug:

I'd take a Tesla over this anyday.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Meh its nice, but I still dont like its face... its didnt even change a bit, IMO... plus it needs to be a hybrid. :lol::shrug:

I'd take a Tesla over this anyday.

Because it's not a hybrid? Jer...think about this. The Tesla is going for 75K+. This will hit the market at 30K. You're not going to have either car long enough to make up $45,000 in gas money.

If you're basing it on looks only...ok but the Tesla and this are completely different beasts.

I'd take a Murcielago over a 350Z. :lookaroun (That's me being Captain Obvious :lol: )

 

[garyhoov]

Because it's not a hybrid? Jer...think about this. The Tesla is going for 75K+. This will hit the market at 30K. You're not going to have either car long enough to make up $45,000 in gas money.

If you're basing it on looks only...ok but the Tesla and this are completely different beasts.

I'd take a Murcielago over a 350Z. :lookaroun (That's me being Captain Obvious :lol: )

Jerry doesn't like curves.:lookaroun

He likes the Lotus Esprit, Delorean, Cadillac . . .

Notice what all those cars have in common?

Makes me wonder what his women look like.:lol:

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Jerry doesn't like curves.:lookaroun

He likes the Lotus Esprit, Delorean, Cadillac . . .

Notice what all those cars have in common?

Makes me wonder what his women look like.:lol:

:lol: I will give him some credit...that CTS Coupe is one drool-factory :slurp:

 

[garyhoov]

:lol: I will give him some credit...that CTS Coupe is one drool-factory :slurp:

I love the shape . . .

. . . if they just rounded off some of those hard edges, they'd really have something.:lookaroun

:lol:

I think I've got too many bad memories of the squared off edges from the '80s.

. . . but don't they say fashions go in 20 year cycles?

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Gary, they just announced that along with the V6 and V8...a 4 cylinder turbo Camaro is also coming. Whuh??? Looks like the times they are a changin'...or at least going back to the way they were :lol:

The V6 will have the same engine as the CTS. (3.6)

Both the 4 cylinder and the V6 will have 260hp.

 

[garyhoov]

Gary, they just announced that along with the V6 and V8...a 4 cylinder turbo Camaro is also coming. Whuh??? Looks like the times they are a changin'...or at least going back to the way they were :lol:

The V6 will have the same engine as the CTS. (3.6)

Both the 4 cylinder and the V6 will have 260hp.

I saw something about that.

I LOVE the engine, but I don't think it's right for the Camaro.

Like you point out, they've had 4 cylinder engines in the past, but I think that's one of those mistakes they should have learned from.

I wouldn't mind seeing them evolving the V-8 into a much more efficient, lighter, more powerful V-8, but I'd think they should have a V-8 and powerful V-6 as the only engine options.

. . . just like I feel BMW should have found a way to make an improved inline 6 for the M3 instead of going to the V-8. . .

. . . and the F-430 Ferrari should have a V-12, damn it . . .


I guess I'm too hung up on engines, but I identify certain cars with certain engines, and I'd like to see car manufacturers refine those iconic engines rather than going to alternate configurations.

Since most of you aren't as into motorcycles as I am, you probably don't remember this, but BMW had an iconic horizontally opposed boxer twin that was very unique and defined the bike going back as far as I can remember.

In the mid 80's they introduced their "k" bikes with a great new high-performance engine, and they discontinued the boxers:

But that turned out to be a mistake on a par with the introduction of "New Coke" and after lost sales and a lot of customers mourning the loss of the boxer, they brought them back, and, while they have a number of different engines now, I'd guess their boxers are still their best sellers.

 

[garyhoov]

Interesting comparison between the GT-R, Z06 and 911 turbo. If you don't want me to ruin it, click on the link before scrolling down:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=6594






































The GT-R kicked ______. The others weren't even close. Interesting though the Z06 actually beat the 911 which sort of surprised me.