Robster Craws Report post Posted September 12, 2013 I would of never changed that for an Mp4. Not even at gunpoint and under the threat of torture to loved ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted September 12, 2013 the CGT is the ultimate exotic, but only if you could afford to have a few exotics at one time. IMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted September 12, 2013 Thats amazing! Yes, lets all get together soon! David could come to the go-kart event, but then he'd kick our asses a little too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted September 12, 2013 I wish I was able to have both! but honestly if I could only pick one, I would still go with the mp4. for me its the best of all worlds wrapped up in one car. both great cars with a totally different experience. Im sure the Mp4 is more useable, and easier to get the performance from.. But the CGT is a Supercar, and an investment, while the MP4 is a depreciating asset. But hey, we all buy cars for different reasons, your Mp4 is bad ass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted September 12, 2013 you guys are making me miss my old car ill have another one soon! Man you sold it SO fast, and now you love-slurp that coddled/electronic-nanny/turn-anyone-into-Senna MP4...where are your balls Bill, what happened to you! Looking forward to seeing how this latest Allan obsession goes. Analog ftw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted September 13, 2013 you guys are making me miss my old car ill have another one soon! That car is stunning, I still can not believe you've dumped it for a MP4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Man you sold it SO fast, and now you love-slurp that coddled/electronic-nanny/turn-anyone-into-Senna MP4...where are your balls Bill, what happened to you! Looking forward to seeing how this latest Allan obsession goes. Analog ftw. you guys are funny... I was always the manual 6 speed guy with raw 2wd power and then I was introduced to the GTR which changed my life lol I loved that car but it just wasn't exotic enough. I figured the mp4 was the answer for me (especially with the SP mods) and so far I think I was right! down the road when I can have 5-6 exotics at ONE TIME, I will def have another CGT in my collection. trust me if you have 2 nice DD cars and one CGT for weekends/special outings you will get a little annoyed. the CGT is very special and it should come out only on those very special days. issues for me: always watching miles any little repair/service is big $$$$ zero luggage space with top off radio sucks forget about talking on cell or doing anything else while driving. you must be 100% focused at all times. (a little stressful) CF yellowing DO NOT get stuck in traffic positives: great resale great looks sound is awesome a real drivers car/very rewarding on the right roads=pure bliss you will barely see another one on the road Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 trust me if you have 1 crappy DD car and 1 nice date car and one CGT for weekends/special outings you will be very happy. FIXED! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted September 13, 2013 FIXED! LOL it depends what car is the "date night" car?! for me it would have to be a mp4, 458, SL, or a hooked up SLR/SLS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted September 13, 2013 LOL it depends what car is the "date night" car?! for me it would have to be a mp4, 458, SL, or a hooked up SLR/SLS. IT's fun to give you shit, but seriously you owned a CGT. Few can claim this. Knowing you, you will have the fleet of exotics you speak of and will have one again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 IT's fun to give you shit, but seriously you owned a CGT. Few can claim this. You also have one of the nicest MP4s around! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted September 13, 2013 IT's fun to give you shit, but seriously you owned a CGT. Few can claim this. Knowing you, you will have the fleet of exotics you speak of and will have one again. thx bud! I think your right you are heading in the same direction! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted September 13, 2013 You also have one of the nicest MP4s around! thx man, I seriously love that car (even without the rawness of a CGT) it makes up for that in other areas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted September 13, 2013 you guys are making me miss my old car ill have another one soon! Why aren't the LEDs in the bandana lit up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Why aren't the LEDs in the bandana lit up? no LED's in 05' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted September 13, 2013 IT's fun to give you shit, but seriously you owned a CGT. Few can claim this. Knowing you, you will have the fleet of exotics you speak of and will have one again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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better4worse Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Can't think of the CGT without thinking of this clip CGT Drift on Public Road Oh and its white too ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted September 14, 2013 issues for me: always watching miles any little repair/service is big $$$$ You need to see whats involved with changing the windshield washer bottle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted September 14, 2013 You need to see whats involved with changing the windshield washer bottle. Both the CGT and SLR are brutal for anything service or damage related, surprised Dad hasn't had that much $$$ outlay on his to date because everyone else I've ever talked to that owned one said it absolutely took them to the cleaners... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDADDY Report post Posted September 14, 2013 Both the CGT and SLR are brutal for anything service or damage related, surprised Dad hasn't had that much $$$ outlay on his to date because everyone else I've ever talked to that owned one said it absolutely took them to the cleaners... Dad has had his share of issues , the latest being an alternator going bad. fcuking stupid and ridiculous. Needless to say, MB and McLaren are also having some issues with Dad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrump Report post Posted September 14, 2013 Dad has had his share of issues , the latest being an alternator going bad. fcuking stupid and ridiculous. Needless to say, MB and McLaren are also having some issues with Dad. How much? $8500? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDADDY Report post Posted September 14, 2013 How much? $8500? For an alternator ? Not quite lol . They are on crack with their prices but even MB couldn't muster up the courage to charge that much for an alternator. $600 + 7 hours labour . I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ALTERNATOR GO BAD ON A CAR AT 40000KM SO HOW IN THE fcuk MB JUSTIFIES IT, I DON'T KNOW. They haven't heard the last on this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted September 14, 2013 Regardless of the car, alternators are made by pretty much two people and consist of nothing but an aluminum housing, some magnets, and a bit of copper wire. Even $600 is harsh, but I guess its fair when compared to that $30k shock job. But you're right, an alternator just shouldn't have any issues till well over 100k miles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted September 14, 2013 Regardless of the car, alternators are made by pretty much two people and consist of nothing but an aluminum housing, some magnets, and a bit of copper wire. Product knowledge is king, made some good money knowing which parts were interchangeable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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