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Title: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 04:18:34 PM
somethings come up and i've lost my dearly beloved car....

should i upgrade to a 90's S Class, or one of these bad mother fuckers?.....

(http://image.hotrod.com/f/9537582/p144331_large+1999_ford_crown_victoria_sedan+rear_right.jpg)

I just don't want to look like one of those creeps that drive old police cars....
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 04:20:50 PM
(http://onlyinlouisiana.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/1998_sclass.jpg)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: big ban on October 30, 2010, 04:59:09 PM
BENZ DUDE!!! Driving this car is like nothing else!! I drove and been in luxury cars before but driving a mercedes makes you feel like THE KING LOL!! I had one just like that in the pic, black in black...man that ride is SWEEEEEEEEEEET
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: bigkubby on October 30, 2010, 04:59:37 PM
somethings come up and i've lost my dearly beloved car....

should i upgrade to a 90's S Class, or one of these bad mother fuckers?.....

(http://image.hotrod.com/f/9537582/p144331_large+1999_ford_crown_victoria_sedan+rear_right.jpg)

I just don't want to look like one of those creeps that drive old police cars....

total white trash bologna eating peice of shit redneck car!!!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: pluck on October 30, 2010, 05:36:56 PM
Agreed.
Also only people that drive 90s benzes are Arabs & Blacks.

Nothing is more pathetic than waiting 20 years until you can afford a car.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: wes mantooth on October 30, 2010, 05:41:42 PM
total white trash bologna eating peice of shit redneck car!!!

a bologna eater wouldnt even ride shotgun in that thing....

....maybe in the back though....with cuffs on
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Parker on October 30, 2010, 05:53:17 PM
Agreed.
Also only people that drive 90s benzes are Arabs & Blacks.

Nothing is more pathetic than waiting 20 years until you can afford a car.
In Montgomery Co, you see a lot of diplomats driving those 90s era Benzes. And actually those Benzes (the 90s S Class) were the last of the over engineered Benzes. And, yes I see mostly Middle Eastern, Some Euros, North African, and African diplomats driving them. And they don't know how to drive, either. They drive like they are in a Nascar race, and act like you should get out of the way for Them. The African drivers like to tailgate, and brake at the last moment. And there is nothing like seeing a Nigerian diplomat crossing three lanes of traffic in a huge Benz, no signals, and then brake right in front of you---in the snow, at a stoplight (this happened to me).

Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 05:58:15 PM
^^  thats gangster

...
I love the W140 S class . I love all old benz's. .. .just remember the cheapest benz is the most expensive ;)

http://jalopnik.com/5260774/thug-life-a-portrait-of-post+communist-gangster-culture-with-a-bad+ass-benz (http://jalopnik.com/5260774/thug-life-a-portrait-of-post+communist-gangster-culture-with-a-bad+ass-benz)



(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2009/05/340x_AMG_Thug_01.jpg)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 05:59:19 PM
i dunno what your weather situation is but just get a winter beater if you are in a colder area.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: newmom on October 30, 2010, 06:01:09 PM
i dunno what your weather situation is but just get a winter beater if you are in a colder area.


very true
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 06:04:08 PM
if I was to get one. it'd have to look like the BRABUS one
(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/brabus_mercedes-benz/s-klasse/autowp.ru_brabus_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_24.jpg)

other photos
I like the rims on this one.
(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/carlsson_mercedes-benz/s-klasse/autowp.ru_carlsson_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_6.jpg)

or like this I really like black rims iwth chrome lip in benz's
(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/amg_mercedes-benz/s-klasse/autowp.ru_amg_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_1.jpg)

(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/mercedes-benz_wald/s-klasse/autowp.ru_wald_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_22.jpg)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 06:06:59 PM
if I was to get one. it'd have to look like the BRABUS one
(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/brabus_mercedes-benz/s-klasse/autowp.ru_brabus_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_24.jpg)

other photos
I like the rims on this one.
(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/carlsson_mercedes-benz/s-klasse/autowp.ru_carlsson_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_6.jpg)

or like this I really like black rims iwth chrome lip in benz's
(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/amg_mercedes-benz/s-klasse/autowp.ru_amg_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_1.jpg)

(http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/mercedes-benz_wald/s-klasse/autowp.ru_wald_mercedes-benz_s-klasse_22.jpg)

Thank you for being a congratulater and not a player hater!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 06:09:54 PM
I'm not a hater at all.

I'd just say wait if you're driving it in the winter. I hate driving nice cars in the winter I usually go for winter beaters. do what you want depending on your weather. these are expensive as fuck to fix so make sure you have atleast 3K set aside for any repairs before any purchase.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 06:11:43 PM
I'm not a hater at all.

I'd just say wait if you're driving it in the winter. I hate driving nice cars in the winter I usually go for winter beaters. do what you want depending on your weather. these are expensive as fuck to fix so make sure you have atleast 3K set aside for any repairs before any purchase.

No, I wasn't saying you were a hater (I was saying you're a congradulater instead...  ;D)...
I was complimenting you for the positive reply! 

Thank you!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 06:12:47 PM
I just know people are going to think i'm strange in 2021 when I'm still driving 1990's Benz's...  ;D
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 06:13:41 PM
I know dude. I was just saying. I'm an idiot for not being a hater but I like it when others prosper. Im juiced and I'lll regret writing what i've written ... but fuck ppl gotta move up in this world :D
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 06:15:43 PM
I know dude. I was just saying. I'm an idiot for not being a hater but I like it when others prosper. Im juiced and I'lll regret writing what i've written ... but fuck ppl gotta move up in this world :D

You've always been one of my favorite posters, since day one...

I get so emotional when I drink wine...
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 06:16:11 PM
haha you homo

j/k
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Parker on October 30, 2010, 06:16:56 PM
Thank you for being a congratulater and not a player hater!
Also try the 90s era Lexus LS400 and do it up VIP style
(http://www.terra2imports.ca/ab-images/114922521625789.jpg)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 06:17:40 PM
yuck parker.

not my taste
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 06:18:21 PM
although if you could find one in japan from garagecurrent or somewhere else, maybe ;)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: pluck on October 30, 2010, 06:23:17 PM
Seriously a 90s Benz? I just don't get it & I'm a Benz guy myself.
Just pick up new bodystyle '07 for $36K...ish with around 50k miles.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 06:23:49 PM
haha you homo

j/k

haha
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MB_722 on October 30, 2010, 06:25:16 PM
what you don't like old W114, W123, W126, W124, W140's

I'm a mercedes/bmw geek my friends contantly make fun of me when I refer to cars by their chassis numbers.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: BIG ACH on October 30, 2010, 06:33:28 PM
Benz without a doubt...  My dad fell off a cliff with an S-class (90's model like the one you posted) after he was hit by an 18 wheeler (who took off), car flipped over and landed on its roof!



Both him and the S-class survived to tell the tale!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: The True Adonis on October 30, 2010, 07:57:42 PM
W126 = Bulletproof

You can get 500,000 miles easily and then some.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on October 30, 2010, 08:33:13 PM
Murdered out Pinto big Black style
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on October 30, 2010, 08:34:55 PM
Benz without a doubt...  My dad fell off a cliff with an S-class (90's model like the one you posted) after he was hit by an 18 wheeler (who took off), car flipped over and landed on its roof!



Both him and the S-class survived to tell the tale!

Damn. Where was he driving, the Himalaya's?
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 08:57:29 PM
what you don't like old W114, W123, W126, W124, W140's

I'm a mercedes/bmw geek my friends contantly make fun of me when I refer to cars by their chassis numbers.

i'm a pussy w202 guy myself...
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 30, 2010, 08:58:48 PM
W126 = Bulletproof

You can get 500,000 miles easily and then some.

my old w202 is at around 285,000 and runs like new.  all i've replaced is the alternator, battery, and oil.  ;D

i like how the mercs have those big ass marine style batteries...   8)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: webcake on October 31, 2010, 02:53:34 AM
Go the Merc. Always loved the S class. I bought an '02 S430 two weeks ago. I like it.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MONSTER_TRICEPS on October 31, 2010, 03:18:40 AM
W201 2.5-16  >:(
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Kim Jong Bob on October 31, 2010, 03:31:19 AM
the benz without a doubt, Americans cant build cars like the germans. all the newer cars from usa is shit compared to german cars (and sadly many other countrys cars). Why is it so? why do you have such a crappy quality in your cars?
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Parker on October 31, 2010, 03:55:21 AM
the benz without a doubt, Americans cant build cars like the germans. all the newer cars from usa is shit compared to german cars (and sadly many other countrys cars). Why is it so? why do you have such a crappy quality in your cars?
Cadillac and the people who were bringing a class action lawsuit against BMW for their HPFP issues with cars equiped with the N54 engine disagree with you.
http://www.autospies.com/news/BMW-Issues-Recall-On-130-000-Twin-Turbo-Engine-Vehicles-58747/ (http://www.autospies.com/news/BMW-Issues-Recall-On-130-000-Twin-Turbo-Engine-Vehicles-58747/)

and then there was a study (Consumer Reports---so take it how you want it) showing that GM is making strides in reliability, Asia dominates, and the Euros are floundering
http://www.autospies.com/news/Reliability-Survey-Says-GM-Makes-HUGE-Strides-Asia-Dominates-Europeans-Floundering-58761/ (http://www.autospies.com/news/Reliability-Survey-Says-GM-Makes-HUGE-Strides-Asia-Dominates-Europeans-Floundering-58761/)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Kim Jong Bob on October 31, 2010, 04:16:20 AM
ah didnt know that, thanks for the links.


Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: kh300 on October 31, 2010, 06:49:22 AM
I'll never understand you guys and your cars. I know one of the wealthiest lawyers in NYC. the guy has a few show cars that he never uses,but his everyday car is like a '98 tahoe. He doesn't waste money on stupid shit like a car, that's why he has so much money.

If you had good inner game and high confidence, you really wouldn't be worrying about what people think about your car. work on those things not your car.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Kim Jong Bob on October 31, 2010, 06:59:02 AM
I'll never understand you guys and your cars. I know one of the wealthiest lawyers in NYC. the guy has a few show cars that he never uses,but his everyday car is like a '98 tahoe. He doesn't waste money on stupid shit like a car, that's why he has so much money.

If you had good inner game and high confidence, you really wouldn't be worrying about what people think about your car. work on those things not your car.
eh? he doesnt spend money on cars but he ownes a few showcars?
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: kh300 on October 31, 2010, 07:03:15 AM
eh? he doesnt spend money on cars but he ownes a few showcars?

He has a few cars that he never uses. I'm assuming exotic cars gain value? The only car he uses to dive around is an old tahoe.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: BIG ACH on October 31, 2010, 07:20:25 AM
Damn. Where was he driving, the Himalaya's?

No this was in Egypt!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 31, 2010, 11:46:03 AM
I'll never understand you guys and your cars. I know one of the wealthiest lawyers in NYC. the guy has a few show cars that he never uses,but his everyday car is like a '98 tahoe. He doesn't waste money on stupid shit like a car, that's why he has so much money.

If you had good inner game and high confidence, you really wouldn't be worrying about what people think about your car. work on those things not your car.

So one guy in the thread makes fun of me because I drive old cars, and than you come along and make fun of me because I'm worried about what other people will think of my old cars....

fuck
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: pluck on October 31, 2010, 02:55:25 PM
So one guy in the thread makes fun of me because I drive old cars, and than you come along and make fun of me because I'm worried about what other people will think of my old cars....

fuck

Dude you're like those tools buying old civics, accords..etc and trying to make them into sports cars because they can't afford the real thing so they spend thousands on trying to make their cars uber gay.

Same thing with you. You buy old cars that ONCE in the past had their day in the spotlight...but in reality they're trash and now only low class d'bags drive em. So welcome to the club.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MONSTER_TRICEPS on October 31, 2010, 03:54:22 PM
Dude you're like those tools buying old civics, accords..etc and trying to make them into sports cars because they can't afford the real thing so they spend thousands on trying to make their cars uber gay.

Same thing with you. You buy old cars that ONCE in the past had their day in the spotlight...but in reality they're trash and now only low class d'bags drive em. So welcome to the club.

A Mercedes Benz is never, ever trash, no matter how old.  ::)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 31, 2010, 04:19:46 PM
Dude you're like those tools buying old civics, accords..etc and trying to make them into sports cars because they can't afford the real thing so they spend thousands on trying to make their cars uber gay.

Same thing with you. You buy old cars that ONCE in the past had their day in the spotlight...but in reality they're trash and now only low class d'bags drive em. So welcome to the club.

I'm not out to impress anyone.  I just like the fact that you can get a car that cost $100k plus dollars just ten years ago, that will run forever, comfortable as hell, and preform like a fucking dream.

You have fun in your 2007 Camry.

Just like I said, my current w202 has around 285,000 miles and still looks and runs just like new.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/99_S600.jpg)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 31, 2010, 04:29:26 PM
Dude you're like those tools buying old civics, accords..etc and trying to make them into sports cars because they can't afford the real thing so they spend thousands on trying to make their cars uber gay.

Same thing with you. You buy old cars that ONCE in the past had their day in the spotlight...but in reality they're trash and now only low class d'bags drive em. So welcome to the club.

You should try putting your money in assets, not liabilities (cars).  :P
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: pluck on October 31, 2010, 06:51:12 PM
You should try putting your money in assets, not liabilities (cars).  :P

You shouldn't be giving out money advice to anyone if you're starting threads about getting motivated about work.

Also, I don't give a fuck what anyone says. Everyone that buys a POS that "runs forever" and is "like new" ...but has over 100,000K miles or is over 10 years old is a cheap/poor fuck. If a person could afford a brand new current version (+/- 3 years) of what they're currently driving, then they would.

Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: pluck on October 31, 2010, 06:54:41 PM
I'm not out to impress anyone.  I just like the fact that you can get a car that cost $100k plus dollars just ten years ago, that will run forever, comfortable as hell, and preform like a fucking dream.

You have fun in your 2007 Camry.

Just like I said, my current w202 has around 285,000 miles and still looks and runs just like new.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/99_S600.jpg)

So are you Arab or Black, because then I would totally understand this thread.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 31, 2010, 10:44:34 PM
So are you Arab or Black, because then I would totally understand this thread.

My doctor drives a 1994 Jaguar, the guy could easily afford a $150k car if he was interested.  It's definitely not a reflection of his income.

You're an ignorant bastard, oh and I'm black you racist mother fucker  ;D

Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on October 31, 2010, 10:47:36 PM
So are you Arab or Black, because then I would totally understand this thread.

Seriously though... I'm white as fuck, blond and blue...

 ;D

Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: epic_alien on October 31, 2010, 11:02:27 PM
i have yet to drive a benz, always wondered how it would feel.

i like my sc300, ill drive it till it breaks, which might be never
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Alex23 on October 31, 2010, 11:31:18 PM
My doctor drives a 1994 Jaguar, the guy could easily afford a $150k car if he was interested.  It's definitely not a reflection of his income.
You're an ignorant bastard, oh and I'm black you racist mother fucker  ;D

LOL exactly. Aside from the hummer, people often wonder why I don't drive expensive cars... I had a Z3 for a while (bonus gift from my company circa 2001), a Z06 corvette for a while.... just not my thing...

Dreamers want 250k cars... achievers just wanna enjoy what's sound... a Z06 corvette or a 100k 600hp hummer are plenty!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Cy Tolliver on November 01, 2010, 12:08:02 AM
LOL exactly. Aside from the hummer, people often wonder why I don't drive expensive cars... I had a Z3 for a while (bonus gift from my company circa 2001), a Z06 corvette for a while.... just not my thing...

Dreamers want 250k cars... achievers just wanna enjoy what's sound... a Z06 corvette or a 100k 600hp hummer are plenty!

Thank you, exactly!

I love these dip shits with their 2010 Ford Taurus, Nisan Altima, or Mitsubishi Lancer (that will be worthless junk within two years) sitting in the driveway like it's some kind of accomplishment.  The only one who accomplished anyone was the guy that sold it to you.  ;D

 ;D

Man the fuck up...

(http://www.imcdb.org/images/026/373.jpg)

(http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/images/arnold-schwarzenegger-hummer.jpg)
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: kh300 on November 01, 2010, 06:31:47 AM
You shouldn't be giving out money advice to anyone if you're starting threads about getting motivated about work.

Also, I don't give a fuck what anyone says. Everyone that buys a POS that "runs forever" and is "like new" ...but has over 100,000K miles or is over 10 years old is a cheap/poor fuck. If a person could afford a brand new current version (+/- 3 years) of what they're currently driving, then they would.



I bet your the type of guy who lives in a basement studio apartment, so you can make payments because when you drive around you want to show people 'your a success'  ::).

Cars are meaningless, hold no value, and are the worst place to put money. They are meant to get you from point A to B.

But, the car manufacturers have done an excellent job convincing guys like you that you need a new, expensive, luxury car for others to think highly of you.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: BIG ACH on November 01, 2010, 06:46:08 AM
I bet your the type of guy who lives in a basement studio apartment, so you can make payments because when you drive around you want to show people 'your a success'  ::).

Cars are meaningless, hold no value, and are the worst place to put money. They are meant to get you from point A to B.

But, the car manufacturers have done an excellent job convincing guys like you that you need a new, expensive, luxury car for others to think highly of you.


What if someone lives in a huuuuge mansion... all paid for and drives a sweet ride?   Still made a mistake driving a nice ride?
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: kh300 on November 01, 2010, 06:52:09 AM
What if someone lives in a huuuuge mansion... all paid for and drives a sweet ride?   Still made a mistake driving a nice ride?

No, but thats about 1% of the population
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: pluck on November 01, 2010, 09:45:28 AM
My doctor drives a 1994 Jaguar, the guy could easily afford a $150k car if he was interested.  It's definitely not a reflection of his income.

You're an ignorant bastard, oh and I'm black you racist mother fucker  ;D



How is it racist to assume that you're black and love old Benzes ? It's a stereotype that you live up to.

Anyways, thread over. hahaha I understand now.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: MAXX on November 01, 2010, 09:49:16 AM
Also try the 90s era Lexus LS400 and do it up VIP style
(http://www.terra2imports.ca/ab-images/114922521625789.jpg)
looks like it came straight from "pimp my ride" :-X
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: pluck on November 01, 2010, 09:49:47 AM
I bet your the type of guy who lives in a basement studio apartment, so you can make payments because when you drive around you want to show people 'your a success'  ::).

Cars are meaningless, hold no value, and are the worst place to put money. They are meant to get you from point A to B.

But, the car manufacturers have done an excellent job convincing guys like you that you need a new, expensive, luxury car for others to think highly of you.


Hhahaha dude you're spot on! How'd you guess? OMG LOL! OMG!!!!! BBQ!!

Let me one up you and say you're the type of guy who drives a $2,000 hand me down from your uncle or grandparents and every chance you get tell people that nice cars are a waste of money and how much you're banking every month because you don't have a car payment or that your gas mileage is unbelivable!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: BIG ACH on November 01, 2010, 09:54:31 AM
I once read an article about Ferraris... one of the best car pieces I ever read...


This writer was attending one of those Ferraris owners conventions, he was there to write a piece on the event.  This was supposed to be his last work, and then he was retiring and finalizing some savings to buy a new house...  anyways, he went on to explain the experience and meeting all the ferrari owners watching the events they participated in.  Then one of the owners invited him to try out his ferrari... the writer said after 2 minutes of driving the ferrari he thought, "Fuck retiring, fuck the new house, I must have one of these"  The writer then continued the article talking about the car and about the experience, how he felt and then the rest of the convention...

He then finished the piece by saying he is now the proud owner of a brand new ferrari.


That article put a smile on my face  ;D
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: ManBearPig... on November 01, 2010, 10:07:37 AM
if a nice house, nice car, nice clothes don't define the person, what the fuck does these days?

if you drive a $2,000 civic, then yes, you're sending out a message that you're a worthless asshole no matter how much you convince yourself that you're some kind of a financial genius.

if you drive a $400,000 (insert car of choice) , then you send out a message to the 2,000 dollar civic driving queer that he shouldn't make the mistake of talking to you.

as parker noted before, the in-between category is where it gets shady.  we all know assholes who drive escalades, yet are on welfare, and know guys who own show cars and are millionaires and drive a 90's tahoe around.

Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Parker on November 01, 2010, 10:10:11 AM
LOL exactly. Aside from the hummer, people often wonder why I don't drive expensive cars... I had a Z3 for a while (bonus gift from my company circa 2001), a Z06 corvette for a while.... just not my thing...

Dreamers want 250k cars... achievers just wanna enjoy what's sound... a Z06 corvette or a 100k 600hp hummer are plenty!
Not exactly as black and white as you say. Some people are car enthusiasts. Look at Jay Leno, and look at Jay's Garage, he loves autos...classics, Am muscle, exotics, and the oddities. He likes the way the drive, sound, and look. He is a achiever, yet he was a dreamer as well. Seinfeld, Bill Gates, Ralph Lauren have Porsche 959s, that are right now, worth more than what your house is. And let's not forget the Ralph Lauren Collection.

It's one thing to value cars as "status symbols" or a means to show off, and another to appreciate the the r&d, track work, wind tunnel work, styling, engine, interior, and overall fit and finish of that car. And it can be a bonding of sorts...when a attorney I met knew I was into cars and we talked about Porsche's, and he saw that I knew my shit, he told me about his 917 (Worth millions), and come to find out this man gets guided tours of the Porsche facility and is privy to info on new and special cars before it comes out. He new about the Cayman before news was released to the public and the Spyder race car, he told me about it, years before came out.

In short, there are differences and shades of gray, besides, why did you get the Z06, and ultimately the Hummer, and then modded it? You are just like the others in this thread...admit it.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Alex23 on November 01, 2010, 10:51:32 PM
I once read an article about Ferraris... one of the best car pieces I ever read...
This writer was attending one of those Ferraris owners conventions, he was there to write a piece on the event.  This was supposed to be his last work, and then he was retiring and finalizing some savings to buy a new house...  anyways, he went on to explain the experience and meeting all the ferrari owners watching the events they participated in.  Then one of the owners invited him to try out his ferrari... the writer said after 2 minutes of driving the ferrari he thought, "Fuck retiring, fuck the new house, I must have one of these"  The writer then continued the article talking about the car and about the experience, how he felt and then the rest of the convention...
He then finished the piece by saying he is now the proud owner of a brand new ferrari.
That article put a smile on my face  ;D

LOL cool story man.

parker, here's the deal; I've been around Viper clubs, Porsche clubs, Ferrari clubs and of course Hummer H1 clubs...

ALL OF THE ABOVE: 90% of the owners are geek douches, the type of guys who are intimidated by extroverted larger than life guys like us, type of guys who know the specs of their cars/trucks by hearts, realign every screws on the weekend. so the "misconception" that a Bruce wayne comes out of any 150k+ sports car... nothing more wong; most are obsessive upper middle class, guys making in the 200-450k range... and making payments.... amid large ones.

The other 10% are either ultra wealthy guys and younger overachievers at the right place at the right time, for those it's usually just a cool car and don't make a fuss about it.

case close...



Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Kim Jong Bob on November 02, 2010, 12:48:07 AM
so you cant enjoy a car if you cant rabble up all the specs?
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: newmom on November 02, 2010, 04:18:03 AM
let me ask this question.

My 98 civic needs a distributor and I want to use this car for the snow and commute to work (only 30 miles each way but still). Car never gave me any real problems, should I get a new distributor or re manufactored one?
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: w8m8 on November 02, 2010, 04:36:19 AM
let me ask this question.

My 98 civic needs a distributor and I want to use this car for the snow and commute to work (only 30 miles each way but still). Car never gave me any real problems, should I get a new distributor or re manufactored one?

simple

new

around $200 and includes warranty .. it's chump change for an integral part
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: newmom on November 02, 2010, 04:38:07 AM
simple

new

around $200 and includes warranty .. it's chump change for an integral part

Actually, my friends son is a honda service tech and can get me a new one for 328 and he is only charging me a 100 to put it in. I'm not sure if auto parts stores carries distributors.
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Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: w8m8 on November 02, 2010, 04:46:59 AM
Actually, my friends son is a honda service tech and can get me a new one for 328 and he is only charging me a 100 to put it in. I'm not sure if auto parts stores carries distributors.
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auto parts stores carry them and at a lower price .. a few calls and a better friend would cost less .. $100 is not a friends price .. you could do it yourself with instructions
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: newmom on November 02, 2010, 04:55:24 AM
auto parts stores carry them and at a lower price .. a few calls and a better friend would cost less .. $100 is not a friends price .. you could do it yourself with instructions

That's if he ordered it through Honda, so I'll check this weekend. Yea, me do that, NOT a good idea. Christ, I can't even get frost wire to sync with my IPOD so I doubt I could. I bet he could do it a lot quicker than I ever could.  Goodyear wanted charge 700 bucks and I'm like ugh that would be a big NO
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: w8m8 on November 02, 2010, 06:06:23 AM
That's if he ordered it through Honda, so I'll check this weekend. Yea, me do that, NOT a good idea. Christ, I can't even get frost wire to sync with my IPOD so I doubt I could. I bet he could do it a lot quicker than I ever could.  Goodyear wanted charge 700 bucks and I'm like ugh that would be a big NO

no way would I pay a "friend" a hundred bucks an hour for a simple task  .. and a dealership is always over priced

http://www.ehow.com/how_6787897_install-distributor-1998-honda-civic.html


I will take the time to search and research for anything I want to do ... I would rather do things myself than ask for people to do it for me .. unless it takes a professional there's plenty of things people can do for themselves


In Frostwire
Tools>Options>Saving
Click on Audio under Media Type
Click Browse
C:>Users>(your PC name)>Music>iTunes>iTunes Media>Automatically Add To iTunes
Click Select
Your songs should automatically appear in iTunes now when you download this point forward.

Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: newmom on November 02, 2010, 05:52:29 PM
In Frostwire
Tools>Options>Saving
Click on Audio under Media Type
Click Browse
C:>Users>(your PC name)>Music>iTunes>iTunes Media>Automatically Add To iTunes
Click Select
Your songs should automatically appear in iTunes now when you download this point forward.



well call me stupid and slap me in the head (go ahead, I know you want to ;D). I finally figured out how to sync it. Thank you w8m8. Now that took an hour and short of me throwing my laptop at the wall, me and a distributor, would probably not be a great idea
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Oldschool Flip on November 02, 2010, 06:49:41 PM
If you can afford it (meaning putting half down and financing for 3 years at no interest) then upgrade. If not then get what is affordable.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: TacoBell on November 02, 2010, 07:02:32 PM
well call me stupid whore and slap me in the head ass (go ahead, I know you want to ;D) while you hit it from behind with a thumb in my butt. I finally figured out how to sync it. Thank you w8m8. Now that took an hour and short of me throwing my laptop at the wall, me and a distributor, would probably not be a great idea

This
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: BIG ACH on November 02, 2010, 07:44:41 PM
If you can afford it (meaning putting half down and financing for 3 years at no interest) then upgrade. If not then get what is affordable.

THIS


Get whatever car you want, forget what people think man!
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: newmom on November 02, 2010, 07:46:14 PM
If you can afford it (meaning putting half down and financing for 3 years at no interest) then upgrade. If not then get what is affordable.

I did that with my 2010 accord, 1.9 percent financing. Couldn't pass it up. Honda ISNT making a killing off my purchase.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: benchmstr on November 02, 2010, 07:50:37 PM
I did that with my 2010 accord, 1.9 percent financing. Couldn't pass it up. Honda ISNT making a killing off my purchase.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: w8m8 on November 03, 2010, 02:36:01 AM
well call me stupid and slap me in the head (go ahead, I know you want to ;D). I finally figured out how to sync it. Thank you w8m8. Now that took an hour and short of me throwing my laptop at the wall, me and a distributor, would probably not be a great idea

maybe it was wishful thinking
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: disco_stu on November 03, 2010, 02:54:00 AM
two words for you.

"Toyota Aurion"

200-204kw (bone stock) and 240kw+ with supercharger of V6 grunt in your choice of luxury or sport innards, affordable, maintainable, reliable and efficient and cheap to get repaired.

Light weight and great styling when mildly modified with lowered susp and alloys.
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrhH0rDNne496VlS1C4WdtGY0FXKTMZDqMx7l0RWtpc8UNwlM&t=1&h=156&w=237&usg=__JW42xtb3W8D0dLmVF4tkNytyZMc=)

Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: disco_stu on November 03, 2010, 02:55:06 AM
oh ps..its known as the v6 camry in asia.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Alex23 on November 03, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
oh ps..its known as the v6 camry in asia.

LOL stfu with your rice cars.... here in American we use them to go to work...

Epic eurotrashing at its patheticest.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: webcake on November 04, 2010, 12:36:47 AM
lolz Toyota Aurion..........epic fleet/company car.
Title: Re: new car.... upgrade or....???
Post by: Ex Coelis on November 05, 2010, 10:01:08 AM
I laugh when I see guys at work spending most of their pay on a car

you're better off saving for a down-payment on a house