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Katamarino

12-04-2002, 01:03 AM

Bit ugly - not like a proper corvette, that one looks a bit silly changed into a saloon!

Jap Crap? (Well yes, that one is) A souped up Subaru will paste any chevrolet any day! No match for four wheel drive, the acceleration is awesome - its just not physically possible to get that much force acting between road and car in an equivalent 2 wheel drive.

SUV? (Sport Utility Vehicle...?) Is that yankee for a jeep style thing or a pick-up? Either way, pick-ups over here are only really for wanna-be texans and dodgy builders, and jeeps are crap for comfortable long distance driving and fuel economy. Worse for packing long gear like sails as well, you cant lie it down properly in something small enough to get insurance in! Sadly we have to pay for petrol over here, rather than 20cents a gallon or whatever you get! No wonder George is so desperate to go invade and get you all some more oil!

Do you not need to get insurance in the US? I dont think you've told us your age, but going on the photo of you in the photo thread and your posts i'd think maybe 16/17. In the UK you'd bankrupt yourself getting insurance on a 5.7 at 35, let alone under 20! Or can you only drive it with a parent on board or something images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif

Hmm, comes in at $2000 on an insurance quote, with you as a named driver and a parent as main owner, no accidents, benefit of doubt on all questions. Mad! Here it would be WELL over $15,000 and you're VERY unlikely to even be given a quote. I did have your address as Iowa though (random choice) i guess theres not alot to run into. It was more if i put you down as female though, the feminists will want to be onto that one! images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Guess the car fits into your rude-boy image - doesnt quite gell what with the whole cigar smoking, gold chains and then PlaneSpotting. You remind me of Ali G images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

tommyalf

12-04-2002, 01:10 AM

Hey PolishAir42 what is that on the ground infront of the car? Great looking car to, I love those Impala's images/smiles/icon_wink.gif Nothing like a big American Highway cruiser. Have you done any mods to it?

FlyingTexan

12-04-2002, 01:49 AM

Aviation enthusiasts have the coolest cars!

1995 Isuzu Trooper 4X4 – soon to be a something else. I'm getting an Airstream that weights about 4,000 lbs (the Trooper's tow capacity is 5,000 but I don’t want to push it).

Any suggestions? I'm thinking Tahoe – but maybe – just maybe a Land Cruiser or Hummer H2.

PolishAir42

12-04-2002, 02:55 AM

Tom just a protective covering, and nothing will leak off.

:Bit ugly - not like a proper corvette, that one looks a bit silly changed into a saloon!
Jap Crap? (Well yes, that one is) A souped up Subaru will paste any chevrolet any day! No match for four wheel drive, the acceleration is awesome - its just not physically possible to get that much force acting between road and car in an equivalent 2 wheel drive.

SUV? (Sport Utility Vehicle...?) Is that yankee for a jeep style thing or a pick-up? Either way, pick-ups over here are only really for wanna-be texans and dodgy builders, and jeeps are crap for comfortable long distance driving and fuel economy. Worse for packing long gear like sails as well, you cant lie it down properly in something small enough to get insurance in! Sadly we have to pay for petrol over here, rather than 20cents a gallon or whatever you get! No wonder George is so desperate to go invade and get you all some more oil!

Do you not need to get insurance in the US? I dont think you've told us your age, but going on the photo of you in the photo thread and your posts i'd think maybe 16/17. In the UK you'd bankrupt yourself getting insurance on a 5.7 at 35, let alone under 20! Or can you only drive it with a parent on board or something "

1. Chevy what? Subaru is crap. And owned 25% by GM images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif 4 wheel drive HAS NOTHING to do with speed.

2. BWHAHHA Yankee Crap? Im sure a Subaru hauls more than an F-150 or a Dodge Ram. 20c a gallon? shows how ignorant you are.

3. I am 17, I am paying a part of my insurance and my parents the rest. Car insurance is mandatory in the state of IL.

I dont live in the UK, I never will want to live in the UK. I cant stand little putty totty engines...

Give me a 2000 Mustang SVT R any day...burns the hell out of any BMW or MB. (Yes including M3, M5, AMG and the whole latta.)

":Bit ugly - not like a proper corvette, that one looks a bit silly changed into a saloon!"

I guess an Impreza is nicer laff.gif

c72

12-04-2002, 03:29 AM

http://www.geocities.com/c72/55chevy.jpg

1955 Chevy 327 small block, 325 HP

gonna put a 350 next spring with over 400 HP

fun fun fun!!!!!

[ December 03, 2002 10:29 PM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by c72 ]

Coyote

12-04-2002, 03:42 AM

http://www.drunkfox.com/pics/chopper.jpg

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Katamarino

12-04-2002, 08:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
Tom just a protective covering, and nothing will leak off.

1. Chevy what? Subaru is crap. And owned 25% by GM images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif 4 wheel drive HAS NOTHING to do with speed.

Correct, but 4wd has everything to do with acceleration which is what will win pretty much any race. Doesnt matter if your car can do 210 if it cant get there before the corner when it has to slow down and start over again! Its also got to TURN the corner, something American cars arent famed for...

2. BWHAHHA Yankee Crap? Im sure a Subaru hauls more than an F-150 or a Dodge Ram. 20c a gallon? shows how ignorant you are.

Forgive my exageration, its obviously lost on you... i seem to remember mentioning comfort and running cost about the whole jeep thing, and i know full well that petrol will cost me in the region of $1.36 a gallon.

3. I am 17, I am paying a part of my insurance and my parents the rest. Car insurance is mandatory in the state of IL.

I dont live in the UK, I never will want to live in the UK. I cant stand little putty totty engines...

Who said I wanted to live in UK? images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif I'm out of here to NZ as soon as i get the chance!

Give me a 2000 Mustang SVT R any day...burns the hell out of any BMW or MB. (Yes including M3, M5, AMG and the whole latta.)

Dont remember mentioning BMW/MB, but as you bring it up BMWs are far superior images/smiles/icon_wink.gif Like you say, not built for sheer speed but a far far more comfortable ride than a Mustang! Not my thing though.

I guess an Impreza is nicer laff.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://www.lumine.net/subaru/wrxsti/media/11.jpg You're damn right it is!

[ December 04, 2002 04:00 AM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by Katamarino ]

PolishAir42

12-04-2002, 06:35 PM

"Correct, but 4wd has everything to do with acceleration which is what will win pretty much any race. Doesnt matter if your car can do 210 if it cant get there before the corner when it has to slow down and start over again! Its also got to TURN the corner, something American cars arent famed for..."

A Mustang turns corners better than any BMW or Mercedes...check out the slalom statistics. SVT has a bigger top speed and acceleration.

Actually the 2000 SVT has a speed of 71.2mph on a slalom run making it more manuevarble and faster than a M3, M5 or AMG. As i said 4WD wont help you much.

"Forgive my exageration, its obviously lost on you... i seem to remember mentioning comfort and running cost about the whole jeep thing, and i know full well that petrol will cost me in the region of $1.36 a gallon"

Thats what I pay...your point is..

"Who said I wanted to live in UK? I'm out of here to NZ as soon as i get the chance!"

Even worse...lol

"Dont remember mentioning BMW/MB, but as you bring it up BMWs are far superior Like you say, not built for sheer speed but a far far more comfortable ride than a Mustang! Not my thing though."

Thats a matter of opinion....and as for addons a 120,000 dollar car vs a 50,000 dollar car...and the 50k can still beat the living ****e out of the 70-120k car.

Impreza looks like a squigged Mini Cooper...LOL
I love the fake air intake

images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

FlyingTexan

12-04-2002, 06:42 PM

IMHO the Chevrolet Impala SS is one of the finest automobiles General Motors has ever produced. If I did not need 8,000 lbs towing capacity and off road capability, I’d definitely be driving one. It is a beautiful car, extremely comfortable and top notch handling/acceleration.

FlyingTexan

12-04-2002, 06:44 PM

BTW, Tom, lovely GTP you have – is that a stock hood, or no?

Robert

12-04-2002, 06:58 PM

This is it..
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I also own a motorcycle which I dont get the chance to ride very often. images/smiles/icon_sad.gif

I'm in the market for a car now.. What kind I dont know.
Something fassssst images/smiles/icon_smile.gif images/smiles/icon_smile.gif..

I went and looked at Ford the other day and saw some nice Mustangs..

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I'm serious about buying a new car, I just have NO idea what I want and I really havent started looking yet..

BTW how old are you Peter?

tommyalf

12-04-2002, 10:07 PM

Greetings:

No Pontiac doesn't offer a stock Ram Air hood. The hood is made by ASCDC (American Sports Car Design Concepts). It's fully active and links up to a CAI Box by SLP.

PolishAir42

12-04-2002, 10:20 PM

I am 17, 18 in February images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

The SS series is indeed one of the greates vehicles the US produced. Of course thats why cops drove the Caprice (lower end version as we know of the 94-96 line)

My car currently has no loss value. It has a market value of $25,500 with everything...considering its a 1996 it isnt bad at all...we know there is a big demand for them evil2.gif

Im sure an Impreza is nicer though... laff.gif laff.gif laff.gif

Katamarino

12-04-2002, 11:07 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
"Correct, but 4wd has everything to do with acceleration which is what will win pretty much any race. Doesnt matter if your car can do 210 if it cant get there before the corner when it has to slow down and start over again! Its also got to TURN the corner, something American cars arent famed for..."

Acceleration is to do with force exerted on the road. 4 tires do this far better than 2. I can go through the maths if you want, i'm sure i could put it in terms you understand.

A Mustang turns corners better than any BMW or Mercedes...check out the slalom statistics.

I've been to chat to the automotive department here. According to the Cambridge University Engineering department, a BMW is much happier cornering than a Mustang. Got another argument?

Blah Blah BMW Blah.

Did i EVER bring up BMWs!? Geez.

As i said 4WD wont help you much.

Meet the Nissan Skyline - fastest car ever point to point on real roads according to every car magazine i can find that mention it. Its 4wd. Hmmm.

Even worse...lol

Ever been there...? Beats Poland, thats for sure images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif And you dont have to squeeze past obese fools every few yards á la America.

"Dont remember mentioning BMW/MB, but as you bring it up BMWs are far superior. Like you say, not built for sheer speed but a far far more comfortable ride than a Mustang! Not my thing though."

Thats a matter of opinion....and as for addons a 120,000 dollar car vs a 50,000 dollar car...and the 50k can still beat the living ****e out of the 70-120k car.

Performance - wise yeah, but i think if you read up you'll notice i was talking about comfort. Sorry if reading the whole of my posts is an effort for you. I'll try and use shorter words.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Got to go now, i'm sure i can carry on refuting you later images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Robert

12-05-2002, 12:13 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
I am 17, 18 in February images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

The SS series is indeed one of the greates vehicles the US produced. Of course thats why cops drove the Caprice (lower end version as we know of the 94-96 line)

My car currently has no loss value. It has a market value of $25,500 with everything...considering its a 1996 it isnt bad at all...we know there is a big demand for them evil.gif

Im sure an Impreza is nicer though... laff.gif laff.gif laff.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Peter for some reason I thought you were like 15.. images/smiles/icon_confused.gif

Mine is worth about $28,000.
I can get cars for dirt cheap, my brother in law and his dad own a car place and tow/repo and whenever they repo they charge storage fees which is $15.00 a day and alot of times it will sit for a year or more then they file for a title and sometimes get it for about $300.00 including all title fee's. Which is somewhat how I got the 4runner only I bought it from him for alot more then $300 since he could have easily made $25,000 off of it but I still got a hell of a deal!
I'm not going to sell it though I just also want a car.
Maybe an Impreza would be nice?

laff.gif (just kidding)

PolishAir42

12-05-2002, 12:21 AM

"Acceleration is to do with force exerted on the road. 4 tires do this far better than 2. I can go through the maths if you want, i'm sure i could put it in terms you understand"

Funny how the top supercars arent 4WD

"I've been to chat to the automotive department here. According to the Cambridge University Engineering department, a BMW is much happier cornering than a Mustang. Got another argument?"

According to BMW Stats and Ford stats tested by Edmunds and R&T......let me see the Cambridge stats.

2000 SVT R

Performance
Acceleration
0-30 mph : 2.5 sec. Quarter Mile time : 13.4 sec.
0-60 mph : 5.3 sec. Quarter Mile speed : 108 mph
30-50 mph : 1.6 sec.
50-70 mph : 2.1 sec. Road Course Lap Time : 1:06.25

Handling
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad) : .95g Slalom Speed (700ft slalom): 70.5 mph

2002 BMW M3

0-60 mph, sec 5.5/- 1/4 mile, sec 14.0@98.6/-
60-0 mph, ft 112/- 600 ft slalom, mph 67.0/-
Top Speed, mph 140/155

Funny isnt it?

"Did i EVER bring up BMWs!? Geez."

Just giving an example...because BMW is better than Subaru...so i doubt i even need to compare Subaru.

"Meet the Nissan Skyline - fastest car ever point to point on real roads according to every car magazine i can find that mention it. Its 4wd. Hmmmm"

Skyline fastest car ever to go on a real rode? BWHAHAHAHHA
Up example...2000 SVT R is faster...lol funnnnnnnnnnnnnny.

"Ever been there...? Beats Poland, thats for sure And you dont have to squeeze past obese fools every few yards á la America."

Nice generalization...Its ok you dont have to resort to racist remarks just because you know im right. Not like i havent heard NZ Sheep stories... images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

"Performance - wise yeah, but i think if you read up you'll notice i was talking about comfort. Sorry if reading the whole of my posts is an effort for you. I'll try and use shorter words."

Dont choke on that...the question is have you been in both cars and can throughtly judge comfort...

FlyingTexan

12-05-2002, 02:21 AM

Maybe an Impreza would be great since it can tow 8,000 lbs.

SST2707

12-05-2002, 02:27 AM

We have several cars in my family:

This is the beater (aka, my older car):
Nissan 200SX SE 1996
http://www.nissan-200sx.org/CarPics/BrandonT/1.jpg

This is my car now:
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4Motion
http://www.vw.com/art/passat/gallery/gal_lg_ext_4.jpg

This is my parent's/mom's car:
2000 Audi A6 2.7T
http://www.audiusa.com/common/images/gallery2_a627t_lg.jpg

This is my dad's truck:
2002 Toyota Tundra Trintron V8 (I couldn't convince him to get to get a Dodge/Ford images/smiles/icon_sad.gif )
http://www.toyota.com/images/shop/vehicles/gallery/tundra/exterior/photo_2.jpg
He has an older GMC too but I don't know where I can get a picture of it.

Funny how the neighbors thought we won the lottery when he bought my car and decided to by a new truck the same day. images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

IntheShade

12-05-2002, 04:25 AM

1970 SS El Camino

http://home.earthlink.net/~bzdel/70elrs.jpg

1983 Jeep CJ-8 SCRAMBLER

http://scrambler.cj-8.com/images/newfront.jpg

1984 Jeep CJ-7

http://www.pressenter.com/~stennant/85cj7.gif

AccessAir

12-05-2002, 02:58 PM

Because I live in the real world and cannot afford an expensive car, I drive a used 1988 Nissan Maxima.
Its gets me from point A to B. Thats all that matters.

AccessAir images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Katamarino

12-05-2002, 03:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
Funny how the top supercars arent 4WD

On a track, 2wd is faster, but only if driven perfectly. The component of friction exerted by the steering wheels can be used fully for steering while the forward component of the rear wheels is used fully for acceleration. This means that at critical value of friction, a 2wd car corners faster and also means that the 4wd car (assuming engine size and weight are equal) will accelerate faster. However, conditions on real roads are not race-track perfect, and as such on real roads a 4wd car is faster point to point (I'm talking about roads with corners, hills and other driving features not long straight flat mid-american highways). In a straight line top speed wins, on real roads its a mix of acceleration and cornering cause you'll never be able to hit top speed anyway. And yes, point to point on real roads (ie driving a route from place A to B) the Nissan Skyline is fastest - It can beautifully handle the kind of roads that a supercar couldnt touch.

"I've been to chat to the automotive department here. According to the Cambridge University Engineering department, a BMW is much happier cornering than a Mustang. Got another argument?"

According to BMW Stats and Ford stats tested by Edmunds and R&T......let me see the Cambridge stats.

The sites i'm seeing quote 0-60 as 4.8, a bit faster than the SVT. Anyway, not got stats for BMWs, i'll ask them when i'm next in department, but the Jap Crap Toyota Supra pulls .98 Not bad...

"Did i EVER bring up BMWs!? Geez."

No BMW can touch a jazzed up impreza. Or even the Grey legacy imports from japan, the kind of car with 4 litre twin turbo. As its four wheel drive, its acceleration is untouchable!

"Meet the Nissan Skyline - fastest car ever point to point on real roads according to every car magazine i can find that mention it. Its 4wd. Hmmmm"

Skyline fastest car ever to go on a real rode? BWHAHAHAHHA
Up example...2000 SVT R is faster...lol funnnnnnnnnnnnnny.

Nice generalization...Its ok you dont have to resort to racist remarks just because you know im right. Not like i havent heard NZ Sheep stories... images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

I've been to the US over 30 times. And thats the inmpression i have received, i have never seen fatter people. I'm talking theres a higher proportion of fat people than i see elsewhere and the fattest of them are fatter than elsewhere. Didnt realise i had to spell stuff like this out! Only an idiot would think i was talking about every citizen, i've seen plenty of very fit and shapely americans as well. And the sheep stories? You only have to shag them if you want to - i guess you're implying that were you to visit you wouldnt be able to resist the temptation images/smiles/icon_wink.gif I feel i can compare countries such as NZ, Poland and the USA because i have visited them all. Have you been to New Zealand? I'd be interested to hear about your visit.

"Performance - wise yeah, but i think if you read up you'll notice i was talking about comfort. Sorry if reading the whole of my posts is an effort for you. I'll try and use shorter words."

Dont choke on that...the question is have you been in both cars and can throughtly judge comfort...[/B]
Yes. I have.
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Of course this whole argument is a little odd. A mustang is damn good at being an American Supercar, A legacy is great for capacity, towing and cost. I'm sure you can appreciate running cost and purchasing cost is important - it must have taken you ages to work and raise the money for your $25,000 car! (Or was that helped out with by mummy and daddy too...?) I have $16,000 worth of sail boat to consider so i'll spend the minimum on the car to get one that will do what i need! I'd rather spend the rest of the money on my Hobby. If your hobby is cars, like the SS, then thats what you spend your money on, fair play.

I'm not going to be on site for the next few days, moving down from college is generally a bit hectic! Have a good few days all.

http://poseur.4x4.org/reasons2.html
On a slightly different topic - hehehe

PolishAir42

12-05-2002, 10:41 PM

"The sites i'm seeing quote 0-60 as 4.8, a bit faster than the SVT. Anyway, not got stats for BMWs, i'll ask them when i'm next in department, but the Jap Crap Toyota Supra pulls .98 Not bad..."

What site are you looking at...please provide a link images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

"I've been to the US over 30 times. And thats the inmpression i have received, i have never seen fatter people. I'm talking theres a higher proportion of fat people than i see elsewhere and the fattest of them are fatter than elsewhere. Didnt realise i had to spell stuff like this out! Only an idiot would think i was talking about every citizen, i've seen plenty of very fit and shapely americans as well. And the sheep stories? You only have to shag them if you want to - i guess you're implying that were you to visit you wouldnt be able to resist the temptation I feel i can compare countries such as NZ, Poland and the USA because i have visited them all. Have you been to New Zealand? I'd be interested to hear about your visit."

HAHAHA of course I realize that people in the US are generally overweight...the percent actually runs at 30-40% of the total population not being in their target weight. I was only joking with the sheep...one dosent have a sense of humor I see...

I have not been to NZ...I didnt compare NZ to anything though so I dont know what your argument is. Im suuuure you have been to Poland in the recent years though images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Katamarino

12-06-2002, 12:11 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
"The sites i'm seeing quote 0-60 as 4.8, a bit faster than the SVT. Anyway, not got stats for BMWs, i'll ask them when i'm next in department, but the Jap Crap Toyota Supra pulls .98 Not bad..."

What site are you looking at...please provide a link images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

http://www.jbroadtests.com/index4.php
voila! images/smiles/icon_smile.gif I have to say, Dodge Vipers are rather nice! nod.gif

HAHAHA of course I realize that people in the US are generally overweight...the percent actually runs at 30-40% of the total population not being in their target weight. I was only joking with the sheep...one dosent have a sense of humor I see...

Mate, i MAKE the sheep jokes around Cambridge images/smiles/icon_wink.gif And i have to say i didnt remember seeing 40 odd percent overweight! (Not arguing with your figures at all, i have heard them myself a few times elsewhere as well) Maybe Sarasota is just healthier than average, heh. Dare say its got a lot of tourists, same for the Colorado mountains where i've spent a great deal of time. They're awesome!

I have not been to NZ...I didnt compare NZ to anything though so I dont know what your argument is. Im suuuure you have been to Poland in the recent years though images/smiles/icon_smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I was in Poland 3 years ago, both Warsaw and Krakow (Spelling?). A historical trip, we started off in Prague in Czeck republic and then took an overnight train to Poland. It was extreeemely cold! Some picturesque castles i remember though. And if you havent been to NZ, how do you know its 'even worse' than the UK? images/smiles/icon_wink.gif Sounds like a bit of a comparison! (Believe me, its unbelievably better but i have to say i am not a UK fan in general - cold, crowded and dirty although it has some extremely beautiful areas)

Midnight here already, geez. Lectures are done though, nothing to do apart from the Christmas Ball until i sod off home on saturday! images/smiles/icon_cool.gif

ATLcenter

12-06-2002, 12:47 AM

My car? I drive a McLAren F2 around. It's aweosme...I love flooring it and feeling the engine accelerate me like hell. BUt seriously, my parents have a Toyota Sienna, and a Toyota Corolla.

Oh yeah, they also have a '98 Ford escort which seems as though its going to break down in three minutes. Nice going, Detroit!

PolishAir42

12-06-2002, 04:01 AM

"http://www.jbroadtests.com/index4.php
voila! I have to say, Dodge Vipers are rather nice! "

I was refering to a 2000 SVT R but oh well *sighs*

And yes Dodge Vipers are nice smilewink.gif

"Mate, i MAKE the sheep jokes around Cambridge And i have to say i didnt remember seeing 40 odd percent overweight! (Not arguing with your figures at all, i have heard them myself a few times elsewhere as well) Maybe Sarasota is just healthier than average, heh. Dare say its got a lot of tourists, same for the Colorado mountains where i've spent a great deal of time. They're awesome!"

Try Milwaukee.. 45% of the population is either obese or everweight making it the fattest US city.

"And if you havent been to NZ, how do you know its 'even worse' than the UK? Sounds like a bit of a comparison!"

Well NZ to me is just to secluded...UK is nice and close to mainland Europe, nice airports like LGW, LHR, STN, MAN, BHX and such.

Katamarino

12-06-2002, 05:52 AM

Actually, to be precise, the majority of the time in Cambridge i drive a bike. One you have to pedal of course! images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Katamarino

12-06-2002, 12:03 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
Well NZ to me is just to secluded...UK is nice and close to mainland Europe, nice airports like LGW, LHR, STN, MAN, BHX and such.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmm, secluded. Yup, cant argue with that! Very pretty though images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

http://www.apexphotos.com/images/New%20Zealand%20-Milford%20Sound.jpg

http://www.apexphotos.com/images/New%20Zealand%20-Rangitoto%2C%20Auckland.jpg

http://www.apexphotos.com/images/New%20Zealand%20-Rotorua.jpg

http://www.apexphotos.com/pages/TekapoV3.jpg

Leftseat86

12-06-2002, 02:57 PM

I wont even post a picture of my car, or else Peter and everyone will be making fun of me forever!!! images/smiles/icon_redface.gif

-Clovis

PolishAir42

12-06-2002, 10:10 PM

You posted a photo of it on anet...rofl

Leftseat86

12-08-2002, 02:40 PM

Thats a mistake that I wont make twice Peter! images/smiles/icon_redface.gif images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

-Clov

Jim

12-09-2002, 07:47 AM

http://www.exithere.net/roadwarriors/edsel.JPG

Virgin777

12-09-2002, 07:59 PM

My two cars below !

Ford Escort GTi
Ford Cougar V6

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and

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cheers Tony

Jim

12-10-2002, 10:44 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tom:
On more then one occasion evil.gif American Muscle, nothing else like it images/smiles/icon_cool.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You got that right, but Classic American Muscle is the real deal. Eight solid cylinders, propulsion on the rear wheels, four carburators (not a wimpy injector), 440 cu. inch, 390 hp and about 4 miles to the gallon when you're lucky.

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IntheShade

12-10-2002, 06:20 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jim Knight:
http://www.exithere.net/roadwarriors/edsel.JPG <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Jim, is it a good idea posting on the internet where you grow your weed?

J/K

[ December 10, 2002 01:21 PM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by IntheShade ]

Jim

12-11-2002, 12:44 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Pipe Organ:
Your backyard, Jim ? images/smiles/icon_wink.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sort of. It's part of the few acres I rent from ITS in Texas to grow my experimental weed. I also raise African ants there but so far the ones I smoked didn't get me high. Rolling ants into a reefer is tricky. nonono2.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE>quoteI noticed the bullit holes(?) in the windshield. Murgatroyed ?

No, me. Smoking ants made me sneeze. nod.gif

Pipe Organ

12-11-2002, 05:33 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jim Knight:
http://www.exithere.net/roadwarriors/edsel.JPG <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Your backyard, Jim ? images/smiles/icon_wink.gif
I´ve noticed the bullit holes(?) in the windshield. Murgatroyed ?

PO

[ December 10, 2002 12:39 PM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by Pipe Organ ]

oe-vap

12-17-2002, 08:24 AM

sorry to link to the other site but its the only pic of my car i have online
My car (http://www.airliners.net/open.file/223870/L/)

PolishAir42

12-17-2002, 06:38 PM

Nothing but the best

http://www.theherd.com/Impala%20SS/rodrun01/DSC00031.JPG

http://www.theherd.com/herdfest/2001/BBB-SS-2_small.jpg

Bottom one is mine. A nice 5.7L V8 LT1 Vette Engine complete with mods brings hp to 340hp.

AKA Rice Killer Candidate #1.

I just had to repost it...its such a nice vehicle heheh

HAMSpotter

12-18-2002, 11:12 AM

My car is a Peugeot 206! love.gif

Is it available in the US as well?

Here I found a picture! But this one is not mine! It is just an exact looking other one! clap.gif

http://www.zalamedia.hu/autozala/eucar/images/20020403/P1010245.jpg

[ December 18, 2002 06:14 AM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by Christian Müller ]

aerpix

12-19-2002, 07:23 PM

Mine is a 1988 BMW 325iX, that's 4x4 mid-sized sedan. Good for our narrow roads, and for icy winters.

Regards,
Peter

Robert

12-19-2002, 07:45 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
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I just had to repost it...its such a nice vehicle heheh<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

skeptical.gif

images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

My friend wrecked his car and bought a Ford Thunderbird, I rode in it the other day its pretty nice. Not exactly a show car but its fast.
I loooooooooove the way the dash is angled to the driver.
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The only thing I don't like about his car is its a two door and its white..

I'm looking for a new or used car I'll keep my 4Runner but I also want some kind of car.. There is a 93 T-bird for 3500 down the road I might look at..

Lance

12-23-2002, 01:52 AM

Since I'm the new guy I will tell you about the cars I own. Yes, I'm in the car-biz. That is why I have seven of them! Too Many!

1. 1962 Chevy Impala SS (http://www.1motormart.com/gallery/62chvy01.jpg)

2. 1965 Ford Mustang (http://www.showofwheels.com/1965%20Mustang%20Conv%20Red%20FF.jpg)

3. 1972 AMC Gremlin (http://www.mederle.de/amc/amcpics/grem70.jpg)

4. Ford F-250

5. 1974 AMC Hornet (http://www162.pair.com/nashram/nash/Portland/74hornet.jpg)

6. 1993 Toyota Corolla

7. 2002 Dodge Caravan (http://www.dodge.com/caravan/)

nonono2.gif I have to stop buying so many of these things!

[ December 22, 2002 08:52 PM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by Lance ]

Coyote

12-23-2002, 01:58 AM

Im trying to sell mine. best car out there - see my ad here. (http://www.drunkfox.com/mov/dakc.mov)

[ December 22, 2002 08:58 PM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by Coyote ]

tommyalf

12-23-2002, 02:49 AM

Coyote that was great! Are you in the adverstising industry? If not you should consider it. BTW was that you?

Harri

12-23-2002, 02:56 AM

Hi!

I ride with a valid bus pass... That´s why I can travel all around the world many times in a year to see a lot more planes than you car owners! laff.gif

Keep up the good things, the ones you love!

Harri

Coyote

12-23-2002, 03:09 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Harri:
Hi!

I ride with a valid bus pass... That´s why I can travel all around the world many times in a year to see a lot more planes than you car owners! laff.gif

Keep up the good things, the ones you love!

Harri<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Am i missing somthing here, or do you ride in buses that turn into ships?

Coyote

12-23-2002, 03:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tom:
Coyote that was great! Are you in the adverstising industry? If not you should consider it. BTW was that you?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Its a funny clip. 8-) No, im not in advertising. Actually thought for a while back in 1984 when I saw the Apple "1984" commercial that was a play on Orwells book "1984". I thought, wow, thats a cool way to grab your attention. But alas, I became a computer geek, a tech head. Closest ive came to doing anything advertising is making some small bad spoofs using Final Cut Pro digital editing software. laff.gif

Now that I spent a pretty good amount of time as a unemployed geek after the great dot coms became the dot busts... I prolly should have went into advertising. shake.gif

[ December 22, 2002 10:22 PM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by Coyote ]

Jim

12-23-2002, 03:40 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Coyote:
Im trying to sell mine. best car out there - see my ad here. (http://www.drunkfox.com/mov/dakc.mov)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Humm... I'd have to download your ad to see it... Didn't you once say you drove a Toyota Virus? skeptical.gif

Coyote

12-23-2002, 04:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jim Knight:
Humm... I'd have to download your ad to see it... Didn't you once say you drove a Toyota Virus? skeptical.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Virus? Its a Celica - its the "Coyotemobile" laff.gif my plates say its a coyote anyway smilewink.gif

Been a good car. matter of fact, only complaint ive had out of it in the past 3.5 years, it was loosing power. But a tune up, oil change, new plugs brought it all back to life. One should not wait almost 4 years to do a service i guess, but its not given me any complaints besides acting a bit "slow out of the chute" this past few months.

And look at it this way, at least the Japanese can pronounce Celica... not like the Toyota "Cor roar rah"... laff.gif laff.gif

[ December 22, 2002 11:29 PM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by Coyote ]

muc-spotter

12-30-2002, 10:31 AM

I actually own two cars, both very European, so most of you will not know them.

The "summer-car" is a Fiat Barchetta Coupe in red
(this is a pic from the internet)
http://www.auto.de/Testberichte/images/barchetta-3.jpg

And the "winter-car" is a Opel Zafira (Opel belongs to the GM-Group of Companies) - here is also an internet-pic:
http://www.opel.de/showroom/zafira/opc/images/intro_01.jpg

Bye from MUC,
Marc www.muc-spotter.de (http://www.muc-spotter.de)

NWA_Flyer757

12-30-2002, 07:16 PM

I'm only 14, so I don't drive. But all I will EVER drive is American made machines. Pref. the 2002 Silverados, raised a little with bigger tires, better exhaust, etc, etc... No foreign crap for me images/smiles/icon_smile.gif And luxery cars, hah, the worst in this world, I won't start images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Lance

12-30-2002, 07:22 PM

I have a extra car (http://www162.pair.com/nashram/nash/Portland/74hornet.jpg) for sale. To all you American Airlines (http://www.aa.com) fans I will call it a A'AMC! laff.gif

Lance

12-31-2002, 04:45 AM

Another just like it! Airplane not included!

http://www.riversiderebels.com/amccf/mainokset/77amc_09_hornet_sportabout.jpg

hkgspotter1

12-31-2002, 05:48 AM

I don't drive and being in Hong Kong I don't need to as the public transport is great.... however It's interesting to see how some of you call things not American "Foreign crap". Are you telling me Mercs, BMW's, Jags, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Toyota, Mazda etc are all crap ??

Strange how thy all sell around the world if there so bad.

http://www.scenesaver.com/assets/images/db_images/db_097-1.jpg
http://www.scenesaver.com/assets/images/db_images/db_098-1.jpg

What about this then evil2.gif

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch3?pic=image14.jpg&show=2002MondialdeL'Automobile

Boeing4ever

12-31-2002, 08:39 PM

I drive a 1992 Copper/brown/gold Ford Taurus GL.

tommyalf

01-01-2003, 06:39 AM

Mazada isn't foreign anymore their owned by Ford smilewink.gif

On a serious note, I really don't think there's a major difference anymore between imports and domestics. Take my friend for example she has a 2000 Acura CL and already had two trany's put in, I have a 1999 Pontiac and haven't had any trouble. There's good and bad on both sides, allot of times it comes down to how you maintain the car.

G-TDTW

01-01-2003, 08:53 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tom:
Mazada isn't foreign anymore their owned by Ford smilewink.gif

On a serious note, I really don't think there's a major difference anymore between imports and domestics. Take my friend for example she has a 2000 Acura CL and already had two trany's put in, I have a 1999 Pontiac and haven't had any trouble. There's good and bad on both sides, allot of times it comes down to how you maintain the car.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Mazada????? i never heard of that company but i've heard of Mazda, Anyway i drive a Kia Shuma II how embarassing! nonono2.gif

Robert

01-01-2003, 10:30 PM

Wellllllll I'm looking for a new car.. Went to CARMAX and another place and saw a NICE black Impala SS (94?) similiar to Peters, only much cooler. smilewink.gif j/k

And a brand new Accord (blue) 4-door, a 2000 Integra (silver), C1500, and a slightly used Trailblazer..

Ah the choices.. images/smiles/icon_smile.gif I really like the Impala though!

tommyalf

01-02-2003, 02:24 AM

Get the Impala !!!!!!!!!!!! It's hot!!!!!!!

G-TDTW

01-02-2003, 08:52 PM

I want to drive a DMC De Lorean 12 but i can't find a JPEG image so visit there website at http://www.delorean.com

Regards,
Dan images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[ January 03, 2003 06:38 AM: Message edited 1 time, lastly by G-TDTW ]

Lance

01-02-2003, 09:17 PM

Dan to post image on this board use this code

(img)http://www.delorean.com/!!!images/salesdelorean.jp(/img)

Also find a image you want to post and left click on the image. Go to "properties" and you will get a new window. Copy the image URL and Paste it on the reply forum with the code above with "[]" and this what you will get!

http://www.delorean.com/!!!images/salesdelorean.jpg

REMEMBER! USE "[]" Not "()"

Stephen Toernblom

01-13-2003, 04:46 AM

I have a 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang and a 2001 Chevy S-10. I want to buy either a Yamaha YZF-6R or a Honda CBR 600 motorcycle.

Stephen

PolishAir42

01-13-2003, 11:16 PM

"Mercs, BMW's, Jags, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Toyota, Mazda etc are all crap ??"

Mr. Chapman I would like to point out a couple mistakes in your reasoning.

1. Jag, Aston, Lamborghini and Mazda (total crap) are all owned by US companies.

2. We are not talking about supercars. I think this post is regarding street cars, something up to a Viper or such. Not Diablos and Murcialegos and Corniches'

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just hate ricers, I dont think every non-american car is crap. But ill tell you that a 64' mustang kicks BMW/Mercedes/Mazda/Jag upside down and inside out. Kudos to our LGB resident for driving such a fine piece of machinery!

pereb

01-14-2003, 07:42 AM

I drive a Ford Expedition with all the trimmings pluss a Ford Lynx Ghia on Wednesdays (colour coding).
So what have I learned after only owning and driving European cars previously? American "iron" is pure and utter crap! Then again I suppose these cars suits the American driving style. Me, I like driving.
Point in case are "tests" performed by American car mags.
0-60, 1/4 mile, skidpad and slalom, yep that make for some real life driving I would say. shake.gif
Ever wondered why hardly anyone else by American cars? Check your export figures and cry!
Per

PS
I've owned a number of ol' American cars, '55 to 64 Impalas, Dodge, Pontiac and a nice '58 Buick Super. Fun cars? Yes! Good cars? Nope.
Otherwise VWs (Jetta and Caravelle), Peugots (205, 305 405, 206), Fiat 127, Hillmans (Minx and Super Minx), Rover 600 Ti, Land Rover Discoveries, Citroen GS X3, Toyota Cressida, Opel Ascona and some forgotten.

Katamarino

01-14-2003, 01:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by hkgspotter1:
I don't drive and being in Hong Kong I don't need to as the public transport is great.... however It's interesting to see how some of you call things not American "Foreign crap". Are you telling me Mercs, BMW's, Jags, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Toyota, Mazda etc are all crap ??

Strange how thy all sell around the world if there so bad.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Of course they're calling everything Non-US crap, they're American arent they images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif If anyone accuses me of sterotyping, you lot prove my point perfectly laff.gif . Hey, you all cant get enough of your aeroplanes, now who invented the Jet Engine... wow, a brit and a german.

glurb

01-15-2003, 08:03 PM

I drive a Vauxhall Corsa uhoh.gif

AC_A340-500

01-26-2003, 06:19 PM

HI!
I have a 911 Carrera 3.2 with the European high compression engine (came stock with 231 hp). With minor modifications the horsepower was increased a mighty 6(!)hp clap.gif to 237 hp in total. Torque was raised by about 10 foot-pounds as well. While it's not the world's most powerful car, it does accellerate not bad in the quarter mile: 13.80's at 102mph due to the fact that it only weighs 1160kg. Top speed was raised (according to the "Fahrzeugbrief", - an official document that accompanies each vehicle here in Germany) from 245 km/h to 253km/h (157mph) due in part to the lip-spoiler on the front.
But accelleration and top speed are not what make this old car fun to drive: it's the handling and braking power which make it phenomenal.

However, a part (a very small part) of me does miss the Mustang that I drove before. Must be the V-8 thing.

Ciao,

Chris

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