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The Automotive Discussion Thread
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TheFuryMGS3
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AlphaSnake said:Yeah. Don't be fooled, though, it's only lighter by about 50lbs - and not the excess amount Nissan claimed.
Here's a pic of my old car:
Damn, that is one clean 350. I really love my car but the only thing that I am eventually going to change is that the front headlights are going to be painted black where it is currently metallic. Haven't decided on FI but for the amount that cost's I could just upgrade to a 370 nismo. Any pic's of your 370?
TheFuryMGS3
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Zyzyxxz said:heh unfortunately for me I dislike both, but would rather have the 350z, the 370 has such horrible bodylines, tail lights, and headlights.
I'll take a 240Z anyday of the week though
While I like the 240Z, there are such better looking cars for the price range and the era.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
TheFuryMGS3 said:
No nice pics, unfortunately. Just a few crappy ones when I bought it - it had mud on it. *shudder*
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Zyzyxxz said:
Wrong.
Don't even get me started on the difference in quality AND looks of the interiors of both cars. The 370Z is fucking awesome inside.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Just to clarify, that is NOT my car. Mine is Black Cherry.
TheFuryMGS3
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Damn, I NEED to get my headlights blacked like that. The metallic shine just looks so off from the rest of the car. Any ideas on the cost of that?
TheFuryMGS3
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Pterion said:
Take your overpriced overhyped car and go home
JK; 19 yrs old probably would explain why I still like mine
33-Hit-Combo
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aznpxdd said:
Random question, are you in HK by any chance?
twinturbo2
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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: great car or greatest car?
Big-ass brakes, quad exhaust (with twin side exhausts purely for sound), no Bluetooth, no navigation, 444 hi-revving horsepower, and it can run with an E92 BMW M3.
Big-ass brakes, quad exhaust (with twin side exhausts purely for sound), no Bluetooth, no navigation, 444 hi-revving horsepower, and it can run with an E92 BMW M3.
TheFuryMGS3
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twinturbo2 said:2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: great car or greatest car?
Big-ass brakes, quad exhaust (with twin side exhausts purely for sound), no Bluetooth, no navigation, 444 hi-revving horsepower, and it can run with an E92 BMW M3.
Amazing car, horrid paint options.
twinturbo2
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How could you call that paint scheme horrid, you pinko commie? It's the paint scheme the 1969 Boss 302 wore with pride!TheFuryMGS3 said:
Just kidding about the pinko commie bit.
twinturbo2
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The V6 in the 2012 Camaro has an extra 10 HP, and some interior refinements.tarius1210 said:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/13/chevy-reveals-45th-anniversary-camaro-with-more-power/
No, it was a limited edition Camaro. I forgot the name of it. There will only be 29 built. It cost over $100,000twinturbo2 said:
EDIT: Found it - 2011 SLP Camaro ZL1
TheFuryMGS3
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twinturbo2 said:How could you call that paint scheme horrid, you pinko commie? It's the paint scheme the 1969 Boss 302 wore with pride!
Just kidding about the pinko commie bit.
It was in reference to the laguna seca edition. Also, just because something don's the paint scheme of an ancestor vehicle doesn't instantly make it the right choice.
P.S. The white roof looks dumb regardless.
opticalmace
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Is it the six speed with the LSD?chuckddd said:
I would do it myself.
twinturbo2
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Not really. The base model can be had with Recaro race seats, the Laguna Seca edition has them standard.Pterion said:
It can keep up with and outrun a E92 BMW M3, it's more than just a paintjob.TheFuryMGS3 said:
BoobPhysics101
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chuckddd said:
Track or street, the Miata is a great car.
Just stay away from the NA's if you care about crash safety. I'd be scared as hell to drive an NA Miata. The front windshield is ridiculously weak and will get crushed like a can during a roll... you can imagine what happens to your head when there's no roll support from the front windshield.
TheFuryMGS3
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twinturbo2 said:
The car sounds great, my complaint came solely at the paint. Also for the money you are spending I would go for the gt500
opticalmace
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NB is better for safety then? I've been lusting after an NB for a while now.BoobPhysics101 said:
BoobPhysics101
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Zyzyxxz said:
I know an opinion can't technically be wrong, but...
Damn, you're so wrong it hurts.
The 350z has a hideous front end (looks like a frog), decent back end, and the rest is whatever.
Whereas the 370z is the opposite of what you said: vastly improved over the 350z's aesthetics. The bodylines, tails, and headlights look SO much better than the weaksauce, 'Altima on Steroids' look of the 350z.
The 350z really does look like complete ass compared to the 370z. Not to mention the engine is shittier on the pre 07 350z's and the 350z had horrible alignment issues during its early years, while the 370z has been relatively problem free (other than the crappy feeling clutch).
The 370z will be remembered as the car that fixed almost all of the 350z's failings.
BoobPhysics101
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opticalmace said:
Yes, the NB is structurally stronger than the NA. It has more bracing and reinforcement than an NA Miata.
I'd recommend a roll bar if you want to track it, though.
GamePnoy74
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This has to be the greatest car livery EVAR:
Porsche GT team will be fueled by chicken and waffles
Porsche GT team will be fueled by chicken and waffles
I'm hungry
opticalmace said:Is it the six speed with the LSD?
I would do it myself.
5 speed with the LSD. It's the 2000 LS package. The six-speed didn't come with the LS until 2001. In 2000, it was special edition only.
BoobPhysics101 said:
It's an NB. If I track it, I'm going with a hardtop. Maybe a roll bar, too, I have no idea how strong the hardtops are.
EDIT:
GamePnoy74 said:
How awesome?
BoobPhysics101
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chuckddd said:
Do it. An LSD equipped Miata is going to handle much better/be more fun than the non-LSD base models.
To answer your concern, hardtops do not add any roll safety. A roll bar does.
aznpxdd said:Nice TE37's! The CF body kit looks kinda off though.
God, I wish we have the A5/S5 Sport back here, so fucking sexy.
Not to mention the insanely amazing and expensive adv-10 wheels.
Anyone interested in 18.5 x 8 te37 in bronze 5x112 hit me up.
Pterion said:
Have you been in a 2011? I rented a v6 a month or so ago, and was actually impressed with it. Not as bad material wise as many make it out to be.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
tarius1210 said:
No, I'm not big on body kits. I'm just showing off how sexy the car looks with the headlights.
33-Hit-Combo
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Pterion said:
I had a moment of stupid, I realised it wasn't his car after reading his post. The vegetation and railings gave the location away for me
BertramCooper
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Okay, so I'm really confused.
I will soon be buying a car, and I'm planning on buying it in Ohio. I live in New York State but I'm from Ohio and can get better deals there. Plus, my family has a good personal relationship with a dealer in Ohio and we've been getting cars from there for decades.
How exactly does the whole sales tax stuff work when you buy a car from one state and register in another? I've been given conflicting information from dealers about this. Will I not be charged sales tax in Ohio and then have to pay the tax up-front when I register the vehicle in NYS? I'd rather not be slammed with a gigantic tax when I visit the DMV.
I will soon be buying a car, and I'm planning on buying it in Ohio. I live in New York State but I'm from Ohio and can get better deals there. Plus, my family has a good personal relationship with a dealer in Ohio and we've been getting cars from there for decades.
How exactly does the whole sales tax stuff work when you buy a car from one state and register in another? I've been given conflicting information from dealers about this. Will I not be charged sales tax in Ohio and then have to pay the tax up-front when I register the vehicle in NYS? I'd rather not be slammed with a gigantic tax when I visit the DMV.
Green Goblin
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That's a good angle for the Falcon....doitlive said:
BUT
From the side, they look pretty boring. Like a car from the 90's. No thanks.
Yes, please!
What an absolutely stunning profile the Mustang has. Its like if a car and a high powered gun mated -- this is what they'd have.
Death Dealer
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twinturbo2 said:
It looks great on a classic 69, don't like it so much on the new mustang.
Death Dealer
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TheFuryMGS3 said:
I don't think age has much to do with what cars you like. I'm in my mid 30s and would never drive a so called sport/luxury sedan like a BMW or Mercedes. Just not my thing.
BertramCooper
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To elaborate upon this, I've talked to two dealers in Ohio.BertramCooper said:
One said that upon purchase of the vehicle, they will give me a check to cover the cost the sales tax when I register it in NYS, and then that will be factored into the payments.
The other said I will simply have to pay the tax upfront when I register it in NYS. The sales tax for my county of residence is 8%, so say I buy an $18,000 vehicle - that's potentially $1,440 in sales tax to pay. At once. Just after putting a down payment on a new vehicle.
Does any of this make sense? I can't make heads or tails of it.
Shogmaster
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Let's play a new game. Let's see if you guys can follow along without explanation:
twinturbo2
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Spaceman Spiff
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Shogmaster said:
I don't know, long car is long?
Fast as it may be, that Venom GT can take a hike. 288 GTO is still gorgeous; easily the prettiest super Ferrari.
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