weekend_warrior
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You finally got rid of that relic 370z?
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You finally got rid of that relic 370z?
David Incorporated Esq.
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So you're saying look for something else, or just expect little things to go and need fixing? Thanks for the tips, though.
I forgot about the stupid MMI. I hate anything more advanced than a simple LED presenting basic information. The systems in luxury cars always seem neat at first but end up outdated and annoying to deal with.
Actually, plenty of "old people cars" aren't slow, they just are driven that way.
And speaking of old people cars, I finally got my Olds back.
Car's so damn big it's tough to take a picture of the whole thing.
New carpet on door panel. Leather on bottom half of door is new as well. Impressive match.
New carpet.
New Vinyl roof
I also got new spark plugs and wires, and they cleaned out the carburetor. Also got new shocks. Nice having a suspension that actually works.
I was in the same situation as you as far as what I was looking for but my max price was 30k. I ended up with an IS 250 which I've been very happy with despite the 2 extra doors. I like my IS so much so that if my budget was like yours and I could spend 40k I'd be looking into an IS-F. Lexus reliability and luxury in a small, tight sedan with a fire breathing 416hp 5.0L V8 under the hood. It sounds very much like something I'd like to own. And speaking of sound, check out the video and listen to this thing rev. I love it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBjbos7ISfI
No manual on IS-F, it's front heavy and has shit suspension tuning.
And yet it'd still be a great everyday car that's a hoot to drive and extremely reliable while also being very fast and luxurious. I'm not sure how many other cars you can say that about. The only downside is it certainly does not have the panache of an M3/M6 or a C63. It's a total stealth fighter as pretty much no one is going to notice it driving by.
I would miss the clutch action but for everyday use a good manual mode autobox with paddle shifters would work.
Well the OP insists on a manual so it's out. The ride is also horrible, which is outside the parameters of someone looking for a GT car. There are plenty of other choices if a rock hard suspension is acceptable to you, whereas the OP thinks even the M3 is too stiff.
I might also add that the styling sucks, it looks as if a ricer bought an IS and added a horrible looking body kit. The base car looks better.
superfly
I had heard that the suspension complaints were rectified for the 2011 and newer cars but not having driven one myself I can't speak to how stiff the newer cars are. I'll also say that while I don't think the IS-F is beautiful I don't find it offensive either. The quad exhaust arrangement is awkward but other than that I don't mind it. But you know, opinions and all that.
I generally hate these old boats, but I gotta say, I'm quite impressed.
Jerkface.
plasmasd
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Really? I've seen more than I can count in the Central California and Bay Area. Everyone that I've talked to that has driven one (granted, only 5 people) have said that they are disappointing because they feel so disconnected. Fast, yes, but completely electronic.
shinshoryuken
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I know plenty of gt-r owners, and no one, including my self thinks the car feels disconnected. The whole its completely electronic is way overblown.
ClassyPenguin
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I've seen tons of GTR's in the South Bay area of Los Angeles and a few Tesla's. Gorgeous car.
Yeah, it's a pretty striking looking car.
The biggest OH SHIT car I've ever seen out driving was a Lotus Elise. So fucking cool.
A friend of mine drives an Elise. He asked if I wanted to sit in it. Fuck man what a hassle to get in and out lolz.
shinshoryuken
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Hello car gaf!
What the, I see GTR's all the freakin time in LA.
Its been the go to car for kids with rich parents.
The Bookerman
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Cannot unsee.
Never seen a GTR where I live (Middle Georgia). Tons of Corvettes though.
GTR's aren't that common where I live either, but the same applies to pretty much any performance car around here. No point in getting one unless it's a Ferrari or Lamborghini and its looks are enough around here because you're not going to be going over 40-50 anytime soon with narrow streets and traffic.
I see more Gallardo's than GT-R's and Corvette's combined, and I see more Continental GT's than Gallardo's.
I see more Gallardo's than GT-R's and Corvette's combined, and I see more Continental GT's than Gallardo's.
I guess I'm alone in really liking chrome cars. Although I'd like, even more, a polished stainless body.
David Incorporated Esq.
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They're neat looking but only in a conceptual way. As an actual car that gets driven they're far too ostentatious to be appealing long term.
"Wow! Look at that! ... Wait he actually drives that? What a tool."
Woody Invincible
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Have not seen the first GT-R here in Miss. Speaking of that, the most expensive car that I have seen here was an NSX that a plastic surgeon had. Corvettes are pretty common, but they are base trims.
YuriLowell
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I have seen 1 GTR where I live in rural VA.
David Incorporated Esq.
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There's showy and then there's ostentatious and tacky. Showy is having a flashy car in a loud color, having a chrome GT-R is tacky and obnoxious.
As a thing to look at it's neat, but as a car it's ridiculous.
Maybe I should get my car resprayed in wood grain.
Hell of a lot cheaper than OnStar, that's for sure.
Going for the Buick Roadmaster look?
Swag.
David Incorporated Esq.
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Going for the Buick Roadmaster look?
Swag.
Damnit what is it about the Roadmaster that makes wood paneling work? It would look like a brick of shit without it, but on any other car it's terrible (Okay not the Wagoneer).
PseudoKirby
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I've seen a number of Elises and a couple of Exiges.
I'd say the biggest oh shit car I have seen was the V10 R8, SCREAMING down the road.
Going for the Buick Roadmaster look?
Swag.
I am now so tempted.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
There was a McLaren SLR in my new neighborhood the other day. Definitely an OH SHIT car. Lotuses and Astons are popular where I live since there's a dealer that sells them in the neighborhood.
This is central Florida, btw.
This is central Florida, btw.
Meet the guys who paid $4 million for the Lamborghini Veneno before they even saw it.
Bet they didn't know how ugly it'd turn out though. But I think they got what they wanted.
Bet they didn't know how ugly it'd turn out though. But I think they got what they wanted.
BrokenEchelon
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It's one of the most beautiful, badass looking cars in Human history.
Dat. fucking. ass.
PseudoKirby
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Would call it the modern day Diablo.
weekend_warrior
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Would call it over-designed.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Would call it top tier class in Ridge Racer
It is a Lamborghini. If you want pretty go get a Ferrari or Audi. Lambo is not out to win any design awards. They make cars for people would like to be loud and brash. This car is loud and brash. It is the personification of the brand itself. That is why they made it. "Loooooook at this crazy car. This is what we stand for."
Personally I love how it looks like a Group C Aventador mixed with a modern day LMP1 car.
They bought a Batmobile?
BrokenEchelon
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You don't want a batmobile?
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