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Yeah but they're totally different cars. Size is sorta comparable, but engines are way off. You've got a pair of blown 6s vs a big v8. HP differs by what... 80HP almost? The Audi is my favorite looking, BMW is favorite handling, MB is favorite overall.
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It's going to be at least another year (or first sign of problems with CLK) before I'd even consider trading her in. I will be looking for something newer than what the CLK series can offer. I don't know how I forgot about Porsche. I have always wanted one, but that's a road I've been cautious to take considering maintenance. Who knows, if I can do the majority of my own work on the MB maybe the Porsche wont be too bad either....
otherwise i'll probably just end up getting an SUV so i can pull the boat again.
otherwise i'll probably just end up getting an SUV so i can pull the boat again.
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It's going to be at least another year (or first sign of problems with CLK) before I'd even consider trading her in. I will be looking for something newer than what the CLK series can offer. I don't know how I forgot about Porsche. I have always wanted one, but that's a road I've been cautious to take considering maintenance. Who knows, if I can do the majority of my own work on the MB maybe the Porsche wont be too bad either....
otherwise i'll probably just end up getting an SUV so i can pull the boat again.
otherwise i'll probably just end up getting an SUV so i can pull the boat again.
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I agree, boxsters are hell-a-fun to drive. I had a 99 Boxster and even though it had about as much power as a dishwasher, it was a hoot in the corners.
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Yeah, looks wise (obviously they look nothing alike) they're similar. They're both good cars, but both fall short in the looks department.
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I beg to differ! I hated the Panarooskie at first, then after one blew by me on the interstate with a loud exhaust and sexy stepped lip wheels I found that my pants had fit tighter.
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Haha, can't say I've ever heard that one, but well put. I suppose both are cars that people will always debate the looks of, folks will by whatever makes them happy. For Pete's sake, a few unfortunate souls bought Aztecs? (please don't think I'm comparing ANY vehicle to the Aztec, except for a something like a sewage truck....on fire)
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Yeah thats how I feel about the w209. I have the same feelings about the BMW 8-Series. It's got classic lines that will always look good. (Although you're more likely to see a w209 on the road in 20 years than an 8-series, which you'd find in a repair shop)
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someone mentioned 8 series. which is the car i have looked at buying for the last few years. 850csi, yummmm. with m parallels, full oem engine rebuild, manual gearbox, coilovers, and a nice polished quad exhaust.
but in all seriousness, im thinking of buying an 07 G35 Sedan with Tech for my daily. Oh well.
but in all seriousness, im thinking of buying an 07 G35 Sedan with Tech for my daily. Oh well.
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M8
They made One of these. This is the 8-Series that should have been
BMW M8.... Nasty
BMW M8.... Nasty
someone mentioned 8 series. which is the car i have looked at buying for the last few years. 850csi, yummmm. with m parallels, full oem engine rebuild, manual gearbox, coilovers, and a nice polished quad exhaust.
but in all seriousness, im thinking of buying an 07 G35 Sedan with Tech for my daily. Oh well.
but in all seriousness, im thinking of buying an 07 G35 Sedan with Tech for my daily. Oh well.
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