What other cars do you own?
10-03-2007, 10:17 PM
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My current toys are listed. The Turbo's are daily drivers when I have to go to my NJ office. But for NY, you want something more "intimidating" as Cobalt alluded to.
Ag02M5 - I had a Lexus Gs-400w/Bilstiens. Great, Great car. My son now has it after it reached the 110,000 mile mark.
Ag02M5 - I had a Lexus Gs-400w/Bilstiens. Great, Great car. My son now has it after it reached the 110,000 mile mark.
10-04-2007, 05:34 PM
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Well, I live in the UK. The land that they are trying to promote the enviromentally friendly car which I completely agree with. To that end I have the following.
My daily driver is an F150 Lightning Pick Up. My business partner also agrees with the green issues and he has one too along with another chap that works for us.
Of course I have
but I have always wanted one of these as well which finally arrived three weeks ago
Again wishing to do my bit for the environment I thought I ought to buy one of these, with a 427 big block
plus the mrs has a BMW X5 4.6iS but we do our bit with a brabus smart for two cabriolet that has been chipped up (110bhp approx) and a custom built Harley that I have owned since 1993 with a 98 S&S motor.
My daily driver is an F150 Lightning Pick Up. My business partner also agrees with the green issues and he has one too along with another chap that works for us.
Of course I have
but I have always wanted one of these as well which finally arrived three weeks ago
Again wishing to do my bit for the environment I thought I ought to buy one of these, with a 427 big block
plus the mrs has a BMW X5 4.6iS but we do our bit with a brabus smart for two cabriolet that has been chipped up (110bhp approx) and a custom built Harley that I have owned since 1993 with a 98 S&S motor.
10-06-2007, 09:53 PM
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Besides the 92 3.8tt America(what a nasty ride this one is!)
04 Challenge Stradale
04 BMW Dinan S2 M3
67 GTO (built race motor)
72 BMW CSI
07 Ford F150 4x4
Just sold in the last month
68 Lamborghini Islero S
97 Porsche 3400s
Recent history
Ferrari 550m
Ferrari 355T
Ferrari 360
Viper sc'ed 700+hp
BMW M
BMW 540 sc'ed
04 Challenge Stradale
04 BMW Dinan S2 M3
67 GTO (built race motor)
72 BMW CSI
07 Ford F150 4x4
Just sold in the last month
68 Lamborghini Islero S
97 Porsche 3400s
Recent history
Ferrari 550m
Ferrari 355T
Ferrari 360
Viper sc'ed 700+hp
BMW M
BMW 540 sc'ed
10-10-2007, 01:26 PM
#37
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Riverflyer...
Nice list of toys! We had a Challenge Strad on the tour to the Summit Point PCA Club Race this weekend. Before we left, someone made the comment that, "oh, I don't know why they even brought that out here today, he won't get on it", well obviously they don't know my buddy... by the end of the day a couple of guys were say'n wow.. he really drives that car.... I think that began after he ate the 997TTs lunch!
What color was your Islero? I've always loved those and missed out on one about 4 years ago for $17k
Any pics?
Paul
Nice list of toys! We had a Challenge Strad on the tour to the Summit Point PCA Club Race this weekend. Before we left, someone made the comment that, "oh, I don't know why they even brought that out here today, he won't get on it", well obviously they don't know my buddy... by the end of the day a couple of guys were say'n wow.. he really drives that car.... I think that began after he ate the 997TTs lunch!
What color was your Islero? I've always loved those and missed out on one about 4 years ago for $17k
Any pics?
Paul
10-10-2007, 04:45 PM
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Paul, thanks for the compliments. I am actually in the market for a turbo car and am sorting out needs vs wants toward finding the most appropriate model.
I just sold the Islero last month. Very sad to see her go as we imported the car from Europe several years ago.
The CS is an awesome car and loves to be used as intended.
;-)
I just sold the Islero last month. Very sad to see her go as we imported the car from Europe several years ago.
The CS is an awesome car and loves to be used as intended.
;-)
10-10-2007, 04:51 PM
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Paul, thanks for the compliments. I am actually in the market for a turbo car and am sorting out needs vs wants toward finding the most appropriate model.
I just sold the Islero last month. Very sad to see her go as we imported the car from Europe several years ago.
The CS is an awesome car and loves to be used as intended.
;-)
I just sold the Islero last month. Very sad to see her go as we imported the car from Europe several years ago.
The CS is an awesome car and loves to be used as intended.
;-)
10-10-2007, 05:29 PM
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can I join in !!!
I know I haven't asked any daft questions on the forum for a while! but my cars are bonkers so here we go.
2 smart cars ,1 passion 2001 city coupe 75 bhp remap brabus sb1 silver grey the other black Brabus city coupe 100bhp remap 2004 model.(good fun and average 45-60 mpg) 1 lhd / 1 rhd.
1, 2002 Mercedes ml 430 v8 petrol black 24"rims.
1,rubystone red 1992 turbo 2, converted to 3.8 rsr look, cage, spg's speedlines etc etc.(63,000 km's)lhd
1,1983 911sc white 72k miles rhd and not messed with ,well 7&9's only.
and my newest toy 1989 bmw m3 schwartz 131,000 km's standard for now but it might become a trackday car in the end?
Regards Gaz,
PS, NO MORE CARS FOR ME,,,,SHE TELLS ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 smart cars ,1 passion 2001 city coupe 75 bhp remap brabus sb1 silver grey the other black Brabus city coupe 100bhp remap 2004 model.(good fun and average 45-60 mpg) 1 lhd / 1 rhd.
1, 2002 Mercedes ml 430 v8 petrol black 24"rims.
1,rubystone red 1992 turbo 2, converted to 3.8 rsr look, cage, spg's speedlines etc etc.(63,000 km's)lhd
1,1983 911sc white 72k miles rhd and not messed with ,well 7&9's only.
and my newest toy 1989 bmw m3 schwartz 131,000 km's standard for now but it might become a trackday car in the end?
Regards Gaz,
PS, NO MORE CARS FOR ME,,,,SHE TELLS ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10-11-2007, 12:05 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
riverflyer...
Very nice, and very few with wire wheels... is the car black or dark blue?
I have a few more questions... will send PM
Very nice, and very few with wire wheels... is the car black or dark blue?
I have a few more questions... will send PM
10-11-2007, 12:25 PM
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Anthony, I thought I was getting a very special late 60's vintage car to replace it but the "new" car has some unknown rust issues and I may pass.
Heres an engine shot. 4 cam, 6 webers, very advanced for its time and at 330hp one of the faster late 60's cars.
Its very dk blue.
Heres an engine shot. 4 cam, 6 webers, very advanced for its time and at 330hp one of the faster late 60's cars.
Its very dk blue.
10-13-2007, 12:51 PM
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The fleet I bank roll
'91 964T (thinking about changing for 997 GT-3 or 997TT)
'03 Jag VDP(wifes)
'05 Cooper S (son)
'00 BMW Mcoupe (son)
'03 Maima SE (daughter)
'05 Durango w/Hemi Daily + gas card:-)
'91 964T (thinking about changing for 997 GT-3 or 997TT)
'03 Jag VDP(wifes)
'05 Cooper S (son)
'00 BMW Mcoupe (son)
'03 Maima SE (daughter)
'05 Durango w/Hemi Daily + gas card:-)
10-13-2007, 06:33 PM
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This is our 3rd Smart. The Brabus has had a remap and apart from the still sluggish auto gear change it goes very well. Sort of like a mini 3.6 turbo. The plus side is that they all have been pretty reliable (current one 46,000 miles), good on fuel, you'll always find a parking space and no one will ever touch it. ie. go out for a meal, have a few drinks, get a cab home and it is still in one piece. The down side is that you really tend to be treated like a 2nd class citizen on the road. If you overtake someone they have to try and retake you. I don't have a big issue with this as I do not drive it that much. The Mrs is really fed up with it and a mate who bought our last Smart gets the same hassle.