What's your ride??

Max · 12-29-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ugo

One of these three Bugatti Veyron, will shortly be in my hands. But I have the embarrassment of the choice. Does someone recommend me?

Get a better sports car. It it's fake, as in it's a semi-auto, which means it still has automatic transmission, and it weighs 2 tons. Dude, get a real manual, and not some fake "manual." I am a purist when it comes to transmissions, there are many other sports cars that are better such as a BMW M3, and a Honda S2000, which are both offered in a fully manual transmission, and both get much better fuel economy. I will not buy any car without fully manual transmission, unless it is free to fuel.

mart · 12-29-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Max

Get a better sports car. It it's fake, as in it's a semi-auto, which means it still has automatic transmission, and it weighs 2 tons. Dude, get a real manual, and not some fake "manual." I am a purist when it comes to transmissions, there are many other sports cars that are better such as a BMW M3, and a Honda S2000, which are both offered in a fully manual transmission, and both get much better fuel economy. I will not buy any car without fully manual transmission, unless it is free to fuel.

Talk about spoiling someones ride!. Everybody knows most sports cars are really for show and not that economical.

Max · 12-30-2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mart

Talk about spoiling someones ride!. Everybody knows most sports cars are really for show and not that economical.

I understand that sports cars do not get great fuel economy, but I am saying that some would be nice, not 2 MPG. I mean come on, give me at least 10 MPG. And the car needs to lose some weight. There are good sports cars, but "good car with 2 pedals" is an oxymoron. Why? might I ask, it's fine to get a sports car, just get one in a manual, or don't drive it. This car is not as good as many other sports cars that are offered in a fully manual transmission, which are a whole lot more fun, and shift better in the hands of a skilled shifter.

WhyYou · 12-30-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Max

I understand that sports cars do not get great fuel economy, but I am saying that some would be nice, not 2 MPG. I mean come on, give me at least 10 MPG. And the car needs to lose some weight. There are good sports cars, but "good car with 2 pedals" is an oxymoron. Why? might I ask, it's fine to get a sports car, just get one in a manual, or don't drive it. This car is not as good as many other sports cars that are offered in a fully manual transmission, which are a whole lot more fun, and shift better in the hands of a skilled shifter.

That is YOUR opinion. Not everybody will agree with your opinion. Don't put someone else down for wanting a car that, in your opinion, is not a good car. It may be a good car in their opinion. Be respectful of other people and STOP being a pain in the a$$!

Max · 12-30-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyYou

That is YOUR opinion. Not everybody will agree with your opinion. Don't put someone else down for wanting a car that, in your opinion, is not a good car. It may be a good car in their opinion. Be respectful of other people and STOP being a pain in the a$$!

I respect your opinion, but I just don't get why everyone thinks that this is the best car ever made, just because it goes fast. Speed doesn't make the best sports car.

daniellemybelle · 03-29-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Max

Get a better sports car. It it's fake, as in it's a semi-auto, which means it still has automatic transmission, and it weighs 2 tons. Dude, get a real manual, and not some fake "manual." I am a purist when it comes to transmissions, there are many other sports cars that are better such as a BMW M3, and a Honda S2000, which are both offered in a fully manual transmission, and both get much better fuel economy. I will not buy any car without fully manual transmission, unless it is free to fuel.

Manuals are fun but the truth of the matter is the SMG trans (the one's you can get in your M3's) are actually faster. They are truly developed from F1 racing and there is no way you can actually depress the clutch and shift as fast as you can with the SMG's. I've driven both and I can easily pull away from the best driver of a M3 manual with the SMG. And you can let the girls drive it by putting it in auto mode

And as far as fuel economy goes its negligible the differences now, not like the old days.

Raymond · 05-16-2009, 09:42 AM

This is my current daily driver:

But I've been looking for another 1997-2001 Mercedes 600SL as a weekend driver. But I'd prefer one with the AMG Rims and Body Styling. I loved that car and preferred the old body style to the new one.

I'd LOVE a mint condition one of these:

J2K · 04-27-2010, 06:02 AM

2006 Toyota Scion XA

mart · 04-30-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Raymond

This is my current daily driver:

But I've been looking for another 1997-2001 Mercedes 600SL as a weekend driver. But I'd prefer one with the AMG Rims and Body Styling. I loved that car and preferred the old body style to the new one.

I'd LOVE a mint condition one of these:

Better find a new picture host Raymond, Photobucket has removed them

tigger · 04-30-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by daniellemybelle

Manuals are fun but the truth of the matter is the SMG trans (the one's you can get in your M3's) are actually faster. They are truly developed from F1 racing and there is no way you can actually depress the clutch and shift as fast as you can with the SMG's. I've driven both and I can easily pull away from the best driver of a M3 manual with the SMG. And you can let the girls drive it by putting it in auto mode

And as far as fuel economy goes its negligible the differences now, not like the old days.

God man don't get him started again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kpmacker · 05-29-2010, 05:39 PM

'06 Altima SE R. Pretty hot little rocket for a supposed 4-door family sedan....

Max · 05-30-2010, 05:34 AM

I'm still rethinking this Honda Civic that I might get. I hear you can hit 5th gear going about 40, that is when you should be shifting into 4th. Another problem is when you get onto the interstate, your engine is going really fast, and you are out of gears. I'm not entirely sure what I'll get when I get a car, but I am still 100% sure that it will have manual transmission. I might want to go with something like an Accord, I've heard that the engine has a lower speed on the interstate. An Altima might be another possibility, because Nissan makes great transmissions. I really look at the transmission before anything else, because a good engine doesn't really mean anything if it is built on an automatic transmission, or a bad manual transmission.

tigger · 05-30-2010, 09:50 AM

Here you go Max. Its the open air model.

tigger · 05-30-2010, 09:53 AM

Or if ya don' t want to mess up your hair, and its easy to park!

mart · 05-30-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Max

I'm still rethinking this Honda Civic that I might get. I hear you can hit 5th gear going about 40, that is when you should be shifting into 4th. Another problem is when you get onto the interstate, your engine is going really fast, and you are out of gears. I'm not entirely sure what I'll get when I get a car, but I am still 100% sure that it will have manual transmission. I might want to go with something like an Accord, I've heard that the engine has a lower speed on the interstate. An Altima might be another possibility, because Nissan makes great transmissions. I really look at the transmission before anything else, because a good engine doesn't really mean anything if it is built on an automatic transmission, or a bad manual transmission.

Well it just sounds like you have a trnsmission fetish Max!, there's more to a car than the transmission!, like the colour!.

Nice cars Tigger!, wish i could afford one of them!.

Max · 05-31-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mart

Well it just sounds like you have a trnsmission fetish Max!, there's more to a car than the transmission!, like the colour!.

Nice cars Tigger!, wish i could afford one of them!.

Color doesn't really matter to me, I just take what they've got if it's used, or I'll make a logical choice if it's new. The color of a used car is a silly reason not to buy it.

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Raymond Danielle's Biggest Fan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 415	This is my current daily driver: But I've been looking for another 1997-2001 Mercedes 600SL as a weekend driver. But I'd prefer one with the AMG Rims and Body Styling. I loved that car and preferred the old body style to the new one. I'd LOVE a mint condition one of these: Last edited by Raymond; 05-23-2009 at 11:14 AM.

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kpmacker Danielle Junkie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 26	'06 Altima SE R. Pretty hot little rocket for a supposed 4-door family sedan....

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Max Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 769	I'm still rethinking this Honda Civic that I might get. I hear you can hit 5th gear going about 40, that is when you should be shifting into 4th. Another problem is when you get onto the interstate, your engine is going really fast, and you are out of gears. I'm not entirely sure what I'll get when I get a car, but I am still 100% sure that it will have manual transmission. I might want to go with something like an Accord, I've heard that the engine has a lower speed on the interstate. An Altima might be another possibility, because Nissan makes great transmissions. I really look at the transmission before anything else, because a good engine doesn't really mean anything if it is built on an automatic transmission, or a bad manual transmission.