Parker--Your opinion on Ford Taurus SHO

[benchmstr]

Bout time Ford gets some love in this thread. Have always owned a GT at one time or another. Never went for the Cobra because insurance was a #### being under 25. Back in the early 2000's, my GT with a 125 shot and gears was plenty to get it done around here. Now, definitely not the case.

i have owned and built everything....i just finished building a LT1 daily driver...fiance's 700+rwhp 06 gt, and 900+hp supra....i honeslty could not tell you how many cars i have owned in my short life...but i always go back to the mustang..

bench

[Parker]

i have owned and built everything....i just finished building a LT1 daily driver...fiance's 700+rwhp 06 gt, and 900+hp supra....i honeslty could not tell you how many cars i have owned in my short life...but i always go back to the mustang..

bench

I asked would you do a IS300

[KevinP85]

i have owned and built everything....i just finished building a LT1 daily driver...fiance's 700+rwhp 06 gt, and 900+hp supra....i honeslty could not tell you how many cars i have owned in my short life...but i always go back to the mustang..

bench

At least you are one of those who are into cars. Not like someone who is only concerned about the brand and how they are perceived/approval of other douches on the road.

[benchmstr]

I asked would you do a IS300

nah, no interest in it....i got the supra...i am happy with that...wouldnt be a hard build though..engine parts are crazy expensive for the is300/supra...be cheaper to buy another car..

bench

[MichaelScottDM]

i have owned and built everything....i just finished building a LT1 daily driver...fiance's 700+rwhp 06 gt, and 900+hp supra....i honeslty could not tell you how many cars i have owned in my short life...but i always go back to the mustang..

bench

Are the LT1's easier to work on as opposed to the LS1's? I have never messed around with the chevy/pontiac late 90's/early 2000's. They look like they are a bitch to work on, not much room in there.

[benchmstr]

At least you are one of those who are into cars. Not like someone who is only concerned about the brand and how they are perceived/approval of other douches on the road.

i have seat time...my dad has raced in many different orgs throughout his life...i followed him...mainly drag, and for motorcycle standing mile...

people who go by brands are NOT car guys..

bench

[benchmstr]

Are the LT1's easier to work on as opposed to the LS1's? I have never messed around with the chevy/pontiac late 90's/early 2000's. They look like they are a bitch to work on, not much room in there.

they are about the same...LT1'S are more fun than the ls1 though...i have owned atleast 4 ls1's..this is my 1st lt1...they arent user friendly like the ls1..but if you know what you are doing, and how to build these things will kick a ls1's ass.....this lt1 is faster than any ls1 i ever built...i hope to get it to the track before it gets to hot..

bench

[MichaelScottDM]

they are about the same...LT1'S are more fun than the ls1 though...i have owned atleast 4 ls1's..this is my 1st lt1...they arent user friendly like the ls1..but if you know what you are doing, and how to build these things will kick a ls1's ass.....this lt1 is faster than any ls1 i ever built...i hope to get it to the track before it gets to hot..

bench

What state are you in to where you can get past all the emissions?

[benchmstr]

What state are you in to where you can get past all the emissions?

texas....we still have full emmisions testing though....if i intend to use it as a street car i install a stand alone unit for multiple tunes....on the forced induction cars it passes easily....the all motor/and nitrous cars are a little tougher...its all about not going crazy with the cam in all reality....the LT1 just got its sticker on the 1st pass...and with nitrous it made over 700 to the wheels..

bench

[Master Blaster]

texas....we still have full emmisions testing though....if i intend to use it as a street car i install a stand alone unit for multiple tunes....on the forced induction cars it passes easily....the all motor/and nitrous cars are a little tougher...its all about not going crazy with the cam in all reality....the LT1 just got its sticker on the 1st pass...and with nitrous it made over 700 to the wheels..

bench

In California we have a visual test, most equipment has to be factory spec or have an emissions exemption number 

[benchmstr]

In California we have a visual test, most equipment has to be factory spec or have an emissions exemption number 

1 of the 3 reasons i dont go to commifornia for anything..

bench

[The Abdominal Snoman]

I am looking at the Cadillace CTS AWD 3.6 and the Ford Taurus.
I really like the Ford because they didn't take any bail out money, and I am friends with the owner of the dealership.
Any thoughts?

Be careful of Patriotism. Its a superior form of mind control. Look out for #1(you). Nothing against these cars, but if you plan on keeping them over 5 years, your resale value will be next to nothing. Is it worth it?

[Parker]

i have seat time...my dad has raced in many different orgs throughout his life...i followed him...mainly drag, and for motorcycle standing mile...

people who go by brands are NOT car guys..
bench

a few yrs back this woman I know test drove a Lexus ES330 and a BMW 330i, and when she test drove the BMW the salesman asked, "Can't you feel the difference between FWD and RWD?" She said no, and got the Lexus, because it had better cupholders...
This same woman then told me she got a Hyundai Tucson, and said that the Hyundai had more space and truckk room than the Lexus and it was amazing...No Duh, you are comapringa Lexus sedan to a SUV.

nah, no interest in it....i got the supra...i am happy with that...wouldnt be a hard build though..engine parts are crazy expensive for the is300/supra...be cheaper to buy another car..
bench

I know....beats the purpose...had a idea of if I had the money of taking a E39 540i and making it into a M5 CSL, yes I know expensive and there would be better cars to do than that...but, I've seen this person's 540i sitting on the side of the road it look just like this same wheels as well, except a diff color

 

[MichaelScottDM]

In California we have a visual test, most equipment has to be factory spec or have an emissions exemption number 

Unless you take it to some rinky dink east indian owned smog shop like i did. Passed the visual  

[benchmstr]

Be careful of Patriotism. Its a superior form of mind control. Look out for #1(you). Nothing against these cars, but if you plan on keeping them over 5 years, your resale value will be next to nothing. Is it worth it?

most of gm's shit is made in Mexico anyway's...my moms escalade has a lot of "assembled in" stickers on it..not to many say America..

and most foreign car companies actually employ more Americans to assemble they're shit than the American companies do..

bench

[benchmstr]

I know....beats the purpose...had a idea of if I had the money of taking a E39 540i and making it into a M5 CSL, yes I know expensive and there would be better cars to do than that...but, I've seen this person's 540i sitting on the side of the road it look just like this same wheels as well, except a diff color

 

why would you even need to make the switch to the M5?..build a one off, and not ever have to park next to a cookie cutter look alike?

if i am going to spend the money, i am not going to build something that everyone with money already has..

bench

[The Abdominal Snoman]

most of gm's shit is made in Mexico anyway's...my moms escalade has a lot of "assembled in" stickers on it..not to many say America..

and most foreign car companies actually employ more Americans to assemble they're shit than the American companies do..

bench

true. But he said something about buying a car because they didn't take the bail out. That shit is all propaganda for us sheep is all.

[Captain Equipoise]

Could be worse. Could be one of those douchebags who drives a 3 series BMW but treats it and brags about it as if it is a 7 series luxury one. Sorry just venting from all the wannabe yuppies in my town who think they have money but squander in a 600ft apartment.

You're seriously retarded, there's absolutely nothing wrong with a 3 series, they're actually very nice cars.. I guess you don't understand
the difference (esp. size wise) between a limo like 7 series and a more compact (ie. smaller sedan/coupe) like a 3 series

People have different uses for cars, with your logic a CLK500 is garbage compared to a CLS550 because of the tremendous size difference, and nothing to do with the fact that they are different cars designed for a completely different purpose.

[GroinkTropin]

My buddy has a brand new Cts all black the thing is SICK SICK SICK. I rarely get jealous about another mans material possesions but....

[MichaelScottDM]

You're seriously retarded, there's absolutely nothing wrong with a 3 series, they're actually very nice cars.. I guess you don't understand
the difference (esp. size wise) between a limo like 7 series and a more compact (ie. smaller sedan/coupe) like a 3 series

People have different uses for cars, with your logic a CLK500 is garbage compared to a CLS550 because of the tremendous size difference, and nothing to do with the fact that they are different cars designed for a completely different purpose.

I never said there was anything wrong with the 3 series, I actually like the way they look. I'm a huge BMW fan. That being said, lots of people in my town drive 3 series BMW's yet can't even afford the payments but drive them so others look at them as if they have money and belong to a higher social class.

[Parker]

I never said there was anything wrong with the 3 series, I actually like the way they look. I'm a huge BMW fan. That being said, lots of people in my town drive 3 series BMW's yet can't even afford the payments but drive them so others look at them as if they have money and belong to a higher social class.

The 3 series is the default "I made it car", popularized by the yuppies of the 80's....
that being said, many are leased, but the 335i and 135i have HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) issues, that have resulted in a class action Lawsuit for BMW not fixing it...or continually having to replace it....

And the 3 series is the class leader that every car from the Lexus IS, Inifiniti G series, Audi A4/A5 series, Mercedes C Class, has been built to take down....it is THE car...

[KevinP85]

The 3 series is the default "I made it car", popularized by the yuppies of the 80's....
that being said, many are leased, but the 335i and 135i have HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) issues, that have resulted in a class action Lawsuit for BMW not fixing it...or continually having to replace it....

And the 3 series is the class leader that every car from the Lexus IS, Inifiniti G series, Audi A4/A5 series, Mercedes C Class, has been built to take down....it is THE car...

That's why I skip all that and go straight m3

V8 high rev..... KW variant 3 coil overs, akrapovic exhaust, 20 inch HRE C20's, Brembo BBK brakes, CSL style trunk, and Gintani supercharger and you're set lol!!!

[Parker]

why would you even need to make the switch to the M5?..build a one off, and not ever have to park next to a cookie cutter look alike?

if i am going to spend the money, i am not going to build something that everyone with money already has..

bench

I was thinking something in the realm of this
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=67418

Would be stupid to do this to a M5...but a 540i...or even modifying a 540i to be a racecar...

[Parker]

That's why I skip all that and go straight m3

V8 high rev..... KW variant 3 coil overs, akrapovic exhaust, 20 inch HRE C20's, Brembo BBK brakes, CSL style trunk, and Gintani supercharger and you're set lol!!!

Quite true---this morning a black 2012 5.0 pulled up to me...and he was having fun on a empty rd...

[Red Hook]

Honestly, no "family car" beats my 5 series, I regret not getting the 540

my next car will be this in black