Viperbah
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A big garage is a must. I know guys that have 4-5 fun cars and I have no idea how they manage to enjoy them all, more of a collector at that point.
At my worst I had a z06, trans am, a 89 5.0 project in storage and a civic.
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A big garage is a must. I know guys that have 4-5 fun cars and I have no idea how they manage to enjoy them all, more of a collector at that point.
At my worst I had a z06, trans am, a 89 5.0 project in storage and a civic.
Easy: I've got a wedding coming up this summer. It's the worst and I can't wait until the process is over.
Viperbah
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Ah.... I just got married in November last year....sold my fun car to pay for it, so I feel your pain.
Hang in there, the moment at your reception when you realize all the BS is over and everything went smooth and your relaxed having fun with your friends..... it's the best feeling ever.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I've been considering test driving a Corvette, as well. They're fairly inexpensive, especially considering the power and the potential for even more power very cheap.
Roude Leiw
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WRC 2014 has begun.
Hyundai is off to a fantastic start.
:lol
the other driver had problems with the electronics. car didn't start. dropped out too.
here you can see Neuvilles crash from the on board camera.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvoCHOEdYtA&feature=player_detailpage#t=35
YuriLowell
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Ive got all of my shit stashed away in my parents garage.
06 Evo, 98 M3, 95 Disco 1, 01 Disco 2, 77 MGB, 80 TR8.
I still think im gonna sell the evo so I can get my own place with a large garage so I don't have to drive 30 minutes to work on all my cars everyday.
Duracelllll
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I just purchased a home with 4 garage spaces and high roof so i can install a lift if i want lol. (Pretty rare in Australia).Moving end of February. Huge upgrade from my crappy single non fully enclosed garage with a manual opening door which is always getting the gtr covered in dust.
MiniBossBattle
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Man, I think I view money differently than you.
That said, if I were to have a mid-life crisis car it would be the F-type coupe. I think the guy with the grey F-type convertible works/lives near me. So nice.
check out all the standard options on the M4.
Damn, standard stuff is perfect. And I'm sure a friend can help me get that military pricing. Not bad...
What's the military discount? I have connects that way as well.
Also at that price with those features standard I'm seriously considering that car.
Don't remember seeing this posted but Edmunds.com did a walkthrough of the stingray with Z51 package that is very interesting.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/...vette-stingray-z51-suspension-walkaround.html
I saw a white one with z51 package today and black wheels. It was freaking hot.
http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/...vette-stingray-z51-suspension-walkaround.html
I saw a white one with z51 package today and black wheels. It was freaking hot.
Tallshortman
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If you are in the US military overseas you get that military pricing, USAA members get a discount. I have no idea if they stack.
Viperbah
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Nice collection of cars! Yeah having a big garage is really nice, I went from a small one car garage to this
I want a lift so bad, but my ceilings are around 9 1/2 ft. I am looking this..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5e5c8euXEw
I have USAA. I can get a military discount on cars? I know about certain financing deals or whatever. But discount? If so I'll definitely have to look into that.
M4 standard looks good to me. Wonder what the options are
Get the fucking Bimmer Smokey. Come on.
Yeah, there's a number of dealer specials through USAA (which I also have).
Not that easy bro! Loved Corvette's since I can remember and the new one is great, and that's not even taking into account the Z06. I read up on these two cars at least once a day and always flip flop between the two. I thought the M3 looked better than the M4 until I saw those Detroit pics, and now I'm in that camp.
Had no clue there were special discounts for USAA members beyond financing, so that's good to hear. Really love USAA. Top tier insurance and their other products are great too.
Don't worry, 20 years from now you'll want to drive a Corvette.
Yes! #firstworldproblems
RukusProvider
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BMW's esp the M cars for at least the last decade have been lifeless.
Overweight, under powered and an electrical nightmare. Lots of friends went through them and I've driven many personally before that's even brought up.
Maybe they'll be serious with the M4 again but they've been riding out the brand power for a while now.
I'd take an equivalent Audi S series anyway. Both are pretend performers and wanna be track stars but at least the Audi's look amazing and their interior are top of the class.
Overweight, under powered and an electrical nightmare. Lots of friends went through them and I've driven many personally before that's even brought up.
Maybe they'll be serious with the M4 again but they've been riding out the brand power for a while now.
I'd take an equivalent Audi S series anyway. Both are pretend performers and wanna be track stars but at least the Audi's look amazing and their interior are top of the class.
Gotta disagree about the E9x M3. Yeah the E46 M3 is a bitch to live with maintenance-wise, but all I hear about E9x M3 is how reliable it is and well built. I know lots of people with one who have had no issues whatsoever. Yeah the motor is pretty gutless when it comes to torque, but it is sexy as hell to have such a high-revving, ITB equipped V8. It is definitely a car that lives up to the M3 legacy.
Otherwise, yeah BMW been fucking up for a long time now. But then again, they did make the 1M which is totally off-kilter and quirky, much like the two M Coupes. I think BMW has lost a lot of what made them so much good, but every once in a while they really bring the heat with one or two M cars that get so much right.
THE:MILKMAN
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Any Gaffers own the new Fiesta ST?
I have a problem with oil consumption and after being messed around by the supplying dealer it is booked-in with another on Tuesday.
@2000 miles 2.5L oil was added by dealer when the car was in for another problem.
@2350 miles 0.5L of oil added by dealer. I watched them add this.
@2850 miles dealer says oil is full but to me it had gone down to halfway between min/max and gone down to a lower level than when the 0.5 litres was added!
I checked it again today and no/very little oil is showing on the dipstick @3050 miles. I have checked it warm and cold, and on a level surface (didn't have a spirit level handy...)
I also have video I could link that shows a small amount of blue smoke from the exhaust.
Huge 14MP pic:
I have a problem with oil consumption and after being messed around by the supplying dealer it is booked-in with another on Tuesday.
@2000 miles 2.5L oil was added by dealer when the car was in for another problem.
@2350 miles 0.5L of oil added by dealer. I watched them add this.
@2850 miles dealer says oil is full but to me it had gone down to halfway between min/max and gone down to a lower level than when the 0.5 litres was added!
I checked it again today and no/very little oil is showing on the dipstick @3050 miles. I have checked it warm and cold, and on a level surface (didn't have a spirit level handy...)
I also have video I could link that shows a small amount of blue smoke from the exhaust.
Huge 14MP pic:
rokkerkory
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I kinda laughed too. Audis are usually heavier and slower than Bimmers, right?
David Incorporated Esq.
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You should link the video. If you're getting blue smoke out of the exhaust on a brand new motor that is ridiculous. Blue smoke means you're burning oil, which is usually a sign that the motor is blown or you've seriously overfilled the engine with oil. Are you sure you're checking the right dipstick for engine oil level?
Edit: I read a little online, apparently new Fiestas like burning oil and have shitty dipsticks. That's just a quick google review though, nothing in depth.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Any Gaffers own the new Fiesta ST?
I have a problem with oil consumption and after being messed around by the supplying dealer it is booked-in with another on Tuesday.
@2000 miles 2.5L oil was added by dealer when the car was in for another problem.
@2350 miles 0.5L of oil added by dealer. I watched them add this.
@2850 miles dealer says oil is full but to me it had gone down to halfway between min/max and gone down to a lower level than when the 0.5 litres was added!
I checked it again today and no/very little oil is showing on the dipstick @3050 miles. I have checked it warm and cold, and on a level surface (didn't have a spirit level handy...)
I also have video I could link that shows a small amount of blue smoke from the exhaust.
Huge 14MP pic:
Lemon it.
THE:MILKMAN
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Yeah the dipstick is awkward to say the least.
One of my theories is the dealer topped up with 2.5L by mistake because of the crap dipstick causing oil to be forced through stem seals or something. When 0.5L was added it took two mechanics to get a reading off the dipstick....
I find it funny since putting that oil in they have gone out their way not to help me.
Anyway here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=803dihUEv9I
Edit: I should add that I have a case open with Ford customer services who arranged for me to go to the other dealer Tuesday.
One of my theories is the dealer topped up with 2.5L by mistake because of the crap dipstick causing oil to be forced through stem seals or something. When 0.5L was added it took two mechanics to get a reading off the dipstick....
I find it funny since putting that oil in they have gone out their way not to help me.
Anyway here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=803dihUEv9I
Edit: I should add that I have a case open with Ford customer services who arranged for me to go to the other dealer Tuesday.
David Incorporated Esq.
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Yeah that's really bad. Let us know what happens when you take it in to the dealer!
THE:MILKMAN
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Will do. I just hope they actually do some proper tests of the car. When I suggested to the dealer to do a compression check, check the PCV system ect the tech looked at me like I was mad.
Tells me not to worry because the car has lots of sensors, a 3 year warranty and a oil light!
David Incorporated Esq.
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What the hell kind of attitude is that? A customer comes in with a car that shouldn't even be at its first oil change that's a) 3L low on oil and b) burning said oil and they say "Eh whatever you have a warranty"? Well no shit! That's why the car is in the shop! To be serviced under warranty!
THE:MILKMAN
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Tell me about it. I used to work for a Jaguar dealer as a collection/deliver driver and have seen the "bad attitude" from the other side and so I have been extremely patient and calm with them and they have treated me like crap, frankly.
I even wondered if that last guy I spoke to was even a mechanic with him telling me the car has a oil light (oil pressure light!) But a family member that used to work at said dealership tells me he is a Ford Master Tech....
Tallshortman
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http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/SalesandPrograms/MilitarySalute.aspx
I'm assuming it works similar to other military discounts with other manufacturers. You should ask what the qualifications are, not sure if it's only USAA who served or anyone who has USAA.
The e46 and e90, the two m3's in the last decade, were significantly lighter than their audi RS4/5 equivalents. Base RS5 now is like 4000 pounds. And yeah generation to generation comparison I believe they've been faster than the RS4/5.
BrokenEchelon
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Poured all their cash into the 200. Nyuknyuk.
Mattlikewhoa
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Man that sounds awesome! I'd love to have a space with enough height for a lift. I'm mad jelly of you guys with more then a single car garage. I can park a bunch of cars outside, but who wants to leave their project cars outside like that
Ugh one day I'll get that double... Or a house with enough land that I can build my own garage
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Giant Robot
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ughhh, older BMW I6 motors just had that unique sound to them, especially the S38 and S54. This M4 sounds like garbage
lol pretty bad
I asked Ralph Gilles and he said later date.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
It's so bad it makes me think it's the automotive version of one of those guitar shredding videos. Just terrible.
whatsinaname
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Just got back from the Auto show. Pretty good fun but it got really crowded after 11:30. Ford's (and Lincoln's) areas were huge.
The Nissan IDX looked cool and the M3 and M4 looked good, but the F-Type! It is a good thing it wasn't around when I was car shopping last year. Would have sold a kidney for it.
The Nissan IDX looked cool and the M3 and M4 looked good, but the F-Type! It is a good thing it wasn't around when I was car shopping last year. Would have sold a kidney for it.
Roude Leiw
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on board camera of Sebastien Ogier's whole stage 4 run from this weekends rally monte carlo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OHZHxde8RE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OHZHxde8RE
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