The New Car Fanatic Thread

[Okie State 3844]

I wouldn't touch a first year Aviator, but they do look good. Especially in the higher trims.

 

In-laws just took delivery of a new X5. Very nice looking. I wish them luck with it.

 

[troph 24905]

I think the Tesla fanboys probably expected it. But Porsche had always been conservative with their performance figures. No surprise they outperformed again.

I love Tesla - absolutely love it - but I never would expect Tesla to out perform Porsche in an apples to apples comparison (i.e. electric vs electric). I do enjoy some of the Silicon Valley configurations Tesla brings but as soon as I can afford a Taycan I’m on it - and for me that means waiting for a used one. But getting one when it’s obtainable for me is not even a question.

 

[Pato del Muerto 52571]

I’d also like to mention in a tangentially related post, that the public transport system here is the Sarasota County Area Transport, so there’s signs that say SCAT all over the place. 

[pepper brooks 580]

12 hours ago, Okie State said:

I wouldn't touch a first year Aviator, but they do look good. Especially in the higher trims.

 

In-laws just took delivery of a new X5. Very nice looking. I wish them luck with it.

 

prayers scent to your in-laws.  

[PittsburghTiger 6195]

On 2/7/2020 at 11:31 PM, ChiTownDoc said:

Taycan, I’m drooling   Sorry for all my shit talking on electric cars, so...This is a long shot but if anyone can hop me in line for the Taycan happy to pay 5k+.  Wife finally wants a car I actually love.  I am putting out an APB.  TIA

Did you see the picture of the green one in the November 2019 issue of Panorama? It was stunning.

 

https://www.pca.org/panorama/edition/panorama-november-2019

[Pato del Muerto 52571]

Saw a silver w/black Maserati GT convertible. Nice looking but the front end looks a little bit like an S2000. 

[Prepuce of Doom 21102]

4 hours ago, pepper brooks said:

prayers scent to your in-laws.  

Someone married into the Briscoe family?! 

[ChiTownDoc 21154]

1 hour ago, PittsburghTiger said:

Did you see the picture of the green one in the November 2019 issue of Panorama? It was stunning.

 

https://www.pca.org/panorama/edition/panorama-november-2019

I did not but I fucking love it.  Wow

[ChickenSandwich 9849]

New GT3RS

but purple. Why?

[elfenix 34331]

1 hour ago, ChickenSandwich said:

New GT3RS

but potato. Why?

shutter speed wasn't fast enough, flip flop

[ChickenSandwich 9849]

Test

 

[Pato del Muerto 52571]

That wing is just floating unattached!!

[Okie State 3844]

This is one of the only purple cars I've ever liked. I'm a bit biased though.

[Chewbacca 7782]

New GT3RS
but purple. Why?

Because that car looks fantastic in any color. Purple and green are my favorites.

[Pato del Muerto 52571]

Ahem

[Thetexashammer 1062]

So I'm doing a european delivery on an E-Class. Any advice is appreciated.

[52-80 19231]

2 hours ago, Thetexashammer said:

So I'm doing a european delivery on an E-Class. Any advice is appreciated.

Keep right unless passing.

Watch out for 150hp diesel golfs and Passat wagons flying at their 130mph top speed.

[G650 14273]

8 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

 

 

The purple to rule all others.

[Prepuce of Doom 21102]

Anyone who says otherwise is plum crazy! 

[Chewbacca 7782]

So I'm doing a european delivery on an E-Class. Any advice is appreciated.

Mercedes museum and Porsche museum are both must sees. Both are in Stuttgart.

[Chewbacca 7782]

Also, prepare to chuckle every time you see an exit sign.

[PittsburghTiger 6195]

22 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

8 hours ago, Thetexashammer said:

So I'm doing a european delivery on an E-Class. Any advice is appreciated.

Mercedes museum and Porsche museum are both must sees. Both are in Stuttgart.

YES!

[G650 14273]

1 hour ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

Anyone who says otherwise is plum crazy! 

[Prepuce of Doom 21102]

This looks like some shit from The Fifth Element. 

[Bigpoppapump 532]

1 hour ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

This looks like some shit from The Fifth Element. 

Jesus the direct sideview looks like a short bus vette and the front view I just see a penis.

[Speedtrucker 2076]

[elfenix 34331]

2 hours ago, Bigpoppapump said:

Jesus the direct sideview looks like a short bus vette and the front view I just see a penis.

nttawwt

[Jersey Man10 3540]

Anyone going to COTA tomorrow?

[texas08 1599]

GT3RS out in the wild.

 

Just perfect.

 

 

[brown water 3778]

On 2/14/2020 at 8:25 AM, Chewbacca said:

Also, prepare to chuckle every time you see an exit sign.

Truly a beautiful language. My personal favorite... 

Also adding this pic from the same trip to keep thread on topic. 

[Jersey Man10 3540]

At COTA

[texas08 1599]

Sick

[Atxracer 797]

Pretty cool. Didn’t know that was going this weekend.  The blue GT3 looks decked out nicely. 

[Okie State 3844]

For anyone who changes their own oil.

https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/promotions/22-days-pennzoil-400-2020.html#iframe=L2RpeS9PMTkxMF8xL2luZGV4LmNmbQ

[Jersey Man10 3540]

Minivan on the track.

[Jersey Man10 3540]

Minivan on the track.

[Atxracer 797]

None of my business, but, why?  I mean, you could make a tractor fast if you wanted.  But, as long as you are spending a lot of money for very little in return, why wouldn’t you start with something a little more suitable?

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

It’s just a shop project.

[Jersey Man10 3540]

It had a supercharged k20 lol. It was fast but not on the straights.

[Prepuce of Doom 21102]

Honda put Simon Pagenaud in a bonkers Odyssey at Pike's Peak a few years ago. 

https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/news/a4829/news-motorsports-simon-pagenaud-pikes-peak-honda-odyssey/

[G650 14273]

10 hours ago, Atxracer said:

None of my business, but, why?  I mean, you could make a tractor fast if you wanted. 

People make tractors fast all the time.

 

[Bert Orange 1120]

Wife’s failed experiment with the Range Rover (as expected) is over. Just put her in a GLS63. Have to say, I enjoy driving the hell out of that mommy wagon. It sounds mean as hell. 

[Bert Orange 1120]

dp  

Edited February 16, 2020 by Bert Orange

[Atxracer 797]

1 hour ago, G650 said:

People make tractors fast all the time.

Hah, point taken. But, in the context, more meant ones that can turn. 

[Atxracer 797]

42 minutes ago, Bert Orange said:

Wife’s failed experiment with the Range Rover (as expected) is over. Just put her in a GLS63. Have to say, I enjoy driving the hell out of that mommy wagon. It sounds mean as hell. 

It’s almost always going to fail in that and a G Wagon. And, love the 63 motor.  

[Bert Orange 1120]

[fattyflattie 4638]

Nice hood. 

[tx 3 putt 77345]

very nice suv 

[PittsburghTiger 6195]

Went to the car show in town yesterday. The new Corvette was there. I think it looks better in person than in pictures. I still don't like the rising button ridge on the center console.

The Lincoln Continental with the suicide doors was there. It's cool.

I am still amazed at how expensive trucks have become. Also, I looked at the new Ranger and the dimensions of that are pretty close to those of my 1994 F-150. Some of the trucks were so damn big. I've had three F-150s and I'm pretty solid as far as they go but the Rams sure looked nice, especially the interiors.

The Genesis G90 is really nice.

[Goofyboy 3294]

Nice neighborhood. Bellaire or Rice?