| Insomniac |
You know when your a kid and you dream of driving car X, and then when you actually get a chance, you think it sucks? What a let down.
For me, the two experiences were:
Integra Type R: When this car came out there was so much hype around it. I took one out for a 20 minute rip. The lack of torque really put me off, and the car didn't handle as good as I expected. Still a nice car, just didn't live up to the hype.
Buick Grand National: I always thought these were cool, until I drove one.... I took one for a test drive (with the intention of buying it), and man did it ever suck!!!!! To sum up this car, picture a 1985 Monte Carlo (interior of a cab from the 80's), terrible suspension, even worse brakes. The thing pulled hard out of the hole, I'll give it that, but everything else sucked. I don't know how the owners can put up with 80's GM interiors, and such terrible handling. I mean you really have to go through corners like your driving and ETS bus. The thing only had 280hp (not much for such a big car), and the brakes were easily overwhelmed. I can't imagine what it must be like driving one with more power (like most owners have). I think this car has a built up such an awesome image, that people forget it's short comings.
I don't mean to offend Type R or GN owners, we all just have our personal preferences, and these cars didn't do it for me (well I'd take the Type R since it's put together so damn well, resale, etc). |
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| ChromeDragon |
I really hope that a Ferrari GTO wouldn't let me down!
One day baby, you will be mine.....oh yes.....you will be mine!
Chromey |
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| SlowAzzPorsche911T |
| actually the porsche excedded my expectations and it's not even my dream mid 80's triple black turbo cabriolet!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: |
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| TheWask |
I haven't had a chance to drive my dream car/s Never will :(
SL55 AMG
SLR Vision
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| REDX2NV |
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Originally posted by Insomniac@Jun 5 2003, 02:04 PM
You know when your a kid and you dream of driving car X, and then when you actually get a chance, you think it sucks? What a let down.
For me, the two experiences were:
Integra Type R: When this car came out there was so much hype around it. I took one out for a 20 minute rip. The lack of torque really put me off, and the car didn't handle as good as I expected. Still a nice car, just didn't live up to the hype.
Buick Grand National: I always thought these were cool, until I drove one.... I took one for a test drive (with the intention of buying it), and man did it ever suck!!!!! To sum up this car, picture a 1985 Monte Carlo (interior of a cab from the 80's), terrible suspension, even worse brakes. The thing pulled hard out of the hole, I'll give it that, but everything else sucked. I don't know how the owners can put up with 80's GM interiors, and such terrible handling. I mean you really have to go through corners like your driving and ETS bus. The thing only had 280hp (not much for such a big car), and the brakes were easily overwhelmed. I can't imagine what it must be like driving one with more power (like most owners have). I think this car has a built up such an awesome image, that people forget it's short comings.
I don't mean to offend Type R or GN owners, we all just have our personal preferences, and these cars didn't do it for me (well I'd take the Type R since it's put together so damn well, resale, etc).
ok coming from a person who has driven(even owned) a shitload of cars here is my opinion..
Type R- Not a lot of torque, not super fast, but an excellent little car that screems to be begged. Handling is excellent and looks awesome, aswell as wicked gas mileage(28-30mpg) A+++ in my books..
Grand National- With about $3000-$5000 in mods you can have a 11-12 second car which is completely streetable.. Very sweet looking, more of and older person looking car, but still get looks wherever you go. I drove one before and this thing is seriously awesome-awesome pickup on the highway and off the launch. Almosrt bought one but it was written off. Auto gets boring though.. A+ for a summer driver..
MKIII Supra Turbo- Very nice car-interior was ver nice, pretty fast but actually stock its fairly slow compared to some of the other cars i mentioned. Also had the infamous headgasket problem for a car that had 80k's on it.. Targa top was a nice addition for summer cruzing..Gas mileage was killer though, only got like 15-20mpg at the most. Looks are kinda outdated also. A++
Never owned a GN but had some good previous experience with the supra and the type R.. |
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| colossus |
My dream cars would be a Porsche 928, '82 Corvette Stingray, and a Lambo.
Slowazz what's it like driving a porsche? Any diff than other cars? |
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| REDX2NV |
vette other than z06 or zr1 are boring(were talking production corvettes here)
but yea id really like a mk4 supra or sti impreza... |
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| s2oooR |
Test drove the jeep TJ sahara....totally dint like it....i just wanted it so i could take the doors off and the top off during the summer and drive it year round.....
i went around the block, and took it straight back!.....I woudnt mind it for a second car though......
oh well, bought myself a sportscar the following year :bigthumbup: |
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| MiniMan |
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Originally posted by REDX2NV@Jun 5 2003, 06:28 PM
vette other than z06 or zr1 are boring(were talking production corvettes here)
My friend's mom got a vette z06 for mother's day... sheep shit, what a gift... |
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| SplineZ |
I will never get to drive my dream car, because its too rare :(
Porsche 959, A car truely before its time. Only 200 made ever..
I really wouldnt know which "attainable" car I'd choose as a "dream car"..
Most dealerships wont even let me sit inside a car, let alone test drive one.. *sigh* :)
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| RF134A |
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Originally posted by SplineZ@Jun 5 2003, 08:39 PM
I will never get to drive my dream car, because its too rare :(
Porsche 959, A car truely before its time. Only 200 made ever..
I really wouldnt know which "attainable" car I'd choose as a "dream car"..
Most dealerships wont even let me sit inside a car, let alone test drive one.. *sigh* :)
James Z
Hey, that's my dream car too! 1987 1/2 Porsche 959 Sport. How can you NOT like 450bhp from a twin-turbo 2849cc flat-six? 1/4 mile time of 11.9 @ 119.5 is pretty good for a stock car. :D Paul Frere did 215mph with a tailwind... not many cars can do that.
MSRP: US$225,000 Current market: US$1,000,000+ |
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| colossus |
s2000 what sportscar did you end up getting? Can't believe you didn't like the ultimate off-road machine. :blink:
Spline, you can test drive anything in this city, just dress up a little, fake an attitude and hint that you have $$$ then you'll get to drive a Mercedes G-Wagen or a Jag.
P.S. What's so great about a Porsche 959, it's so ugly and so slow.... kidding! But is is a rather ugly car. Now a Porsche 928.... now that's different!!! |
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| SplineZ |
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Originally posted by colossus@Jun 5 2003, 11:31 PM
Spline, you can test drive anything in this city, just dress up a little, fake an attitude and hint that you have $$$ then you'll get to drive a Mercedes G-Wagen or a Jag.
hehe, Its not like I havent tried... I just look too young and I guess I sound unconvincing... :)
Ill just have to take my pops with me, and then they'll come crawlin ;)
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| ChromeDragon |
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Originally posted by colossus@Jun 5 2003, 11:31 PM
s2000 what sportscar did you end up getting? Can't believe you didn't like the ultimate off-road machine. :blink:
Spline, you can test drive anything in this city, just dress up a little, fake an attitude and hint that you have $$$ then you'll get to drive a Mercedes G-Wagen or a Jag.
P.S. What's so great about a Porsche 959, it's so ugly and so slow.... kidding! But is is a rather ugly car. Now a Porsche 928.... now that's different!!!
Ultimate off road machine?? Hahahahaha
Tj's are garbage, they are overpriced, underpowered, cheaply built replacements for the only real civilian jeep ever made. This obviously being the CJ, which had a full complement of built driveline parts that you could beat the shit out of and never break!
Sadly my little Tracker can take a TJ in most off road situations, the only limiting factor being ground clearance, throw on comparable tires and that is pretty much cleared up. Add some locking axles and for under $20k cdn brand new you would have an offroad vehicle that puts a Hummer to shame.
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| MightyMidget |
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Originally posted by ChromeDragon@Jun 6 2003, 02:41 AM
Add some locking axles and for under $20k cdn brand new you would have an offroad vehicle that puts a Hummer to shame.
Chromey
:lol: funniest line EVAR
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| BlueTurboEGG |
My Dream car?, an R390...
Not in this lifetime... |
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| colossus |
Ultimate off road machine?? Hahahahaha
Tj's are garbage, they are overpriced, underpowered, cheaply built replacements for the only real civilian jeep ever made. This obviously being the CJ, which had a full complement of built driveline parts that you could beat the shit out of and never break!
Sadly my little Tracker can take a TJ in most off road situations, the only limiting factor being ground clearance, throw on comparable tires and that is pretty much cleared up. Add some locking axles and for under $20k cdn brand new you would have an offroad vehicle that puts a Hummer to shame.
Chromey
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Ha ha ha , yeah right, no seriously... do you really think that?
CJ's are cool, and great for 1960's-70's technology.
Tracker vs TJ's heh heh, Trackers are ok, they are underrated, and can kick the ass of a Lada, or a Samurai any day. RAV4 -vs- Tracker? Dead even... |
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| SlowAzzPorsche911T |
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Originally posted by colossus@Jun 5 2003, 06:23 PM
My dream cars would be a Porsche 928, '82 Corvette Stingray, and a Lambo.
Slowazz what's it like driving a porsche? Any diff than other cars?
a Porsche 911 is a go-kart with balls :D |
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| RezaREX |
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Originally posted by TheWask@Jun 5 2003, 03:45 PM
I haven't had a chance to drive my dream car/s Never will :(
SL55 AMG
SLR Vision
There is one of these at my golf course all the time. mmmmmmmmmmmm :bow: |
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| MightyMidget |
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Originally posted by RezaREX@Jun 7 2003, 11:14 AM
There is one of these at my golf course all the time. mmmmmmmmmmmm :bow:
I really don't think that yuo own a golf course christian...... raising the :bs: flag on this one
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| RezaREX |
| On the contrary to become a member at the Mayfair Golf and Country Club one must buy a share in said golf course therefore I DO own a part of the course!!!! :thefinger: I Win! |
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| MightyMidget |
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Originally posted by RezaREX@Jun 7 2003, 11:32 AM
On the contrary to become a member at the Mayfair Golf and Country Club one must buy a share in said golf course therefore I DO own a part of the course!!!! :thefinger: I Win!
whatever it takes to make you feel special man....... :thefinger:
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| SlowAzzPorsche911T |
| awww Steve feels left out, would you like a lollipop steve? :gay: |
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| Mekanik22 |
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Originally posted by RezaREX@Jun 7 2003, 10:14 AM
quote:
Originally posted by TheWask@Jun 5 2003, 03:45 PM
I haven't had a chance to drive my dream car/s Never will :(
SL55 AMG
SLR Vision
There is one of these at my golf course all the time. mmmmmmmmmmmm :bow:
So is it your golf cart? :P |
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| RezaREX |
Nah it's too low class.
Ok I should be shot for even thinking that. |
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| MightyMidget |
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Originally posted by RezaREX@Jun 8 2003, 02:04 AM
Nah it's too low class.
Ok I should be shot for even thinking that.
go get stuck in a snow bank.............bitch
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