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  4. A new Countach is coming soon

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    I get the business case. Squeeze a couple hundred million more out of the decade-old Aventador chassis and powertrain. Not sure you would want to pay close to $Xm dollars for a car that had an out of date transmission when it was introduced. Really cynical marketing ploy that has clearly worked, apparently they have sold all of them. It looks pretty good, its not Reventon ugly but you can clearly see Aventador because they can't move the hard points. The interior looks almost stock. It's a shame they would sully probably their most iconic car with a warmed over close out model. Feels like Jordan to the Wizards. Anybody else think that most buyers of this car, their first Lamborghini was an Urus?

     

  5. Choose an SUV

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    None of the above. Get a used e63s Wagon. $3.5k RENNtech tune and you have close to 800 hp/torque monster that does 0 to 60 in 2.8 seconds. 1/4 quarter mile is 10.8.  I have a 2020 one. Best car I have ever owned. It's not close. 

  7. Urus or e63 wagon?

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    On 12/8/2019 at 7:50 AM, cake said:

    Personally I prefer a car over SUV but for choice given I’d go with Urus  

    I am a fan of wagons and hubby likes the sleeper E63. We took a long test drive in one and it rode like a buck board. I’m very easy going about how a vehicle rides. My back is fine and I’ll give up comfort for sporty to an extent. But even I didn’t like how it drove or handled.  And hubby has very bad back and cannot tolerate a stiff ride and he hated the E63 despite wanting to love it. 
     

    We enjoyed several AMG cars in the past but the wagon fell short for us. 
     

    FYI love our ‘18 Panamera. Hubby puts in comfort mode. I drive in sport plus which drops it a couple inches and stiffens suspension. It handles exceptionally well for a large sedan. Love the hatchback and fold down seats. We can cart a lot of stuff similar to a wagon. Love the look of the current generation. Goes great in snow (AWD). 
     

    My choice for wagon is BMW 3 series. Certainly not a performance car but handles great, is fantastic in snow (Michelin Alpin) and very versatile.   Also relatively small which has its advantages. 
     

    I agree the AMG rides harsh, but where I live the roads are good so it's not a problem.  That's said I think it handles well for a large car. Relatively speaking  price wise it's a bargain compared to Panamera turbo s.  With the Renntech upgrade, it's super car fast. I love it's sledgehammer nature. Gas mileage is awful, I'm averaging 12 mpg. Mercedes should have fitted a larger gas tank.

    My wife has had 3 BMW 3 series diesel wagons in a row, they are great cars.  Shame BMW stopped importing them. 

  9. Urus or e63 wagon?

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    Picked up an e63s last week. Love it and the attention it doesn't get. According to Renntech they actually make stock  685 hp and the 0 to 60 is 3.08, 0 to 100 7.29. A $3,500 tune gets you 773 hp/778 ft pds of torque, 0 to 60 2.8, 0 to 100 6.76.

     

     

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  12. Koenigsegg family hauler!

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    That is next level.  I always associate Pagani and Koenigsegg together as they came to market around the same time.  The Zonda was a much better first effort, Koenigsegg had a kit car feel at the time. The game has moved on and Pagani hasn't adapted.  This, the Jesko. The Hyuara is a dinosaur with only 800 HP and rocking a single clutch gearbox. It didn't move the game on from the Zonda. Should have built the Hyuara with a manual and carved out that niche. 

  13. The Audi RS-6 Avant Comes Stateside (Finally!)

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    On 1/29/2020 at 7:14 AM, cake said:

    No offense to those who like it:

    I love the IDEA of this car but the looks fall short for me - entirely because it’s too busy. The profile isn’t bad but I don’t like the rear and the nose.  If it were “lower key” I’d be very interested.
     

    Too “boy racer” for my taste kinda like a Honda Civic Type R.  Tries too hard to look the part. I prefer understated, more of a sleeper. 
     

    For wagons in the US, I’ll stay with my ‘18 BMW ix drive  I love the look and elegant lines. It’s  versatile.  Gas mileage is excellent (not overly important but a nice bonus).  Comfortable.  
    Our 2012 BMW wagon was bulletproof.  The ‘18 has had electrical issues.  Stupid annoying things that don’t work consistently as they should.  It’s our last BMW.  The dealer doesn’t seem to have the ability to fix it. Don’t know what we’ll get next.  
     

     I hear very mixed reviews on Audi reliability.  If they offer a less “fancy” Avant AND they aren’t plagued with issues, I will be tempted.  
     

    The ‘18 Panamera4 doesn’t get much use these days and is a big car but fantastic driver and versatile with the hatchback.  That one might become the default wagon when the BMW goes away.  I just wish we had a decent car wash that could accommodate the rear tires.  They are too wide for the tracks and it’s a big job to hand wash. 

     

    Having owned three Audi's, one I still own, they make BMW look like Lexus.  Reliability is not good. I couldn't agree more, love the concept of a superfast estate, hate this execution.  People who drive estate's want Q cars.  Mercedes does it better, but even their styling is getting close to obnoxious. 

  15. Favorite Benz cars

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    You really have to rev that cossie, not a lot of low down torque. It's a dog leg too, which is great.  I'd still have the CLK, they are a bargain and will appreciate, especially as unupgraded motors continue to grenade.   

    Another classic early 90's E500. I owned one for 18 months, stolen, seamless torque in it's era. Off topic, my friend that owns the CLK, built a 91 Audi RS2 Coupe. Imported all the Porsche and Audi factory parts and built a car that never existed. 

     

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  17. Favorite Benz cars

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    All good choices. I have a buddy that owns a CLK Black. Put the rear seats black in so he can take his kid to school in it. It's a sledgehammer, not a scalpel and all the better for it. It's an absolute blast to drive.  Just got to get the head bolts upgraded.

    I'd add a 71 280 SE 3.5 Cab to that list. 

     

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  20. Breaking news! Kobe Bryant to testify against Clintons

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    Totally inappropriate title. 

    My wife and I were regulars at Lakers games when we lived in LA. When we lived in Los Gatos, we would go to Golden State games (when they sucked)  to watch them. We were at the double-overtime game against Phoenix in the playoffs, the greatest game I have ever seen. Kobe sunk a 3 to tie the game to go overtime, sank another 3 to send it into double overtime, sunk another 3 to win the game in double overtime. The guy was a killer on the court. A true legend. Unbelievable work ethic. RIP. Such a shame his oldest daughter died and 7 other folks. 

  23. 600LT Versus others....?

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    On 8/22/2019 at 5:44 AM, kmr said:

    737Drvr thank you for taking the time to reply and write that all up. I am leaning towards the 600LT as its something different than the Gallardo and LP570 I have had. Heading to Charlotte next month to go test out all the seat options for the 600LT and drive a 720S as well. Will go from there..... 

    McLaren has four issues.

    Inherent unreliability.

    Ridiculous prices for replacement parts. 

    Eat their young product strategy.

    Massive depreciation.

    Fast as hell, I like the 600 LT a lot, though I wouldn't touch one with a barge pole. A buddy of mine had a 650 LT Spyder for 6 months, spent 3 months at McLaren being "fixed". Ended up a lemon. 

      

  24. *C8 Corvette Images Inside* How likely are you to consider buying a C8 Corvette ?

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    On 10/12/2019 at 8:01 PM, Griza said:

    For sub $100k, this car is going to be a winner. Its not a Lambo, Ferrari, Maclaren etc, it's a Corvette. Fun factor, price, mid engine almost 500hp...it is going to be a smash success. The aftermarket will be tremendous without the huge Lambo like tax. The platform is in its infancy, the future models (ZR1, Z06 whatever) will be impressive. It will never be an Italian exotic but for what it is, it's a homerun. 

    I totally agree, Matt Farah's post drive review sums it up. Great value, more chassis than engine, time to ditch the low revving OHV engine, typical GM fit and finish. First year model that needs a lot of tweaking.  

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