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2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring, 2022 F-150, 1926 Rolls-Royce SSG roadster
Another GT
Last night I traded in my Audi e-tron for an e-tron GT. So I now have two GTs in the garage.
The Audi came in "tactical green" which is a horrendous color so I am having it wrapped in a color as close to Audi's ultra blue as possible. I wouldn't have acquired the car if I couldn't wrap it.
The two GTs each have 469 HP but the Audi, despite weighing 1500 lbs more, feels quicker. Nevertheless, the 0-60 times are also identical.
The advantage of driving the Audi is that it has 4 seats. It's also a little less "look at me!" ("Oh, is that the new Hyundai?") It's best not to flaunt one's wealth in L.A. these days.
I can do one better, my garage is currently a AMG GTC, Macan GTS and Golf GTI all by pure coincidence 😂 oh and also they are all 7 speed double clutch transmissions! DTC, PDK, DSG
Last edited by sodhigtc; Mar 27, 2022 at 02:10 PM.
2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring, 2022 F-150, 1926 Rolls-Royce SSG roadster
Originally Posted by JSwan724
If Scotts happy I’m happy.
However, I was hoping for the new MB-E Announcement and review.
CONGRATS SCOTT.
Thanks.
I got close on the EQS 580 but in addition to the grand slam on the price* ($5k over MSRP) they diddled me on the money factor on the lease. And had the gall to lie and tell me the MF was locked in. There is always a bit of leeway for extra vig for the dealership.
(It was a Mercedes dealership I almost bought, with a group of client-investors, 25+ years ago.)
What with all German car companies closing down during the Russia-Ukraine War, and higher interest rates on the horizon, I figured I had better move now and got an excellent deal under the circumstances.
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*In the days before the chip shortages, a "home run" was a sale at MSRP, or close to it with lots of extras added.
2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring, 2022 F-150, 1926 Rolls-Royce SSG roadster
Originally Posted by California John
Scott is right. A sickening color.
Pro tip: Never buy an automobile that's the same color as your house. (Not really, but the second photo makes the green look a little bit better and matches my house color.)
Pro tip: Never buy an automobile that's the same color as your house. (Not really, but the second photo makes the green look a little bit better and matches my house color.)
I have to be honest; I love that colour on the etron GT. Congrats, Scott.
I’ll be buying out the lease on my ‘19 etron soon as there is a ton of equity in it. Just need more choices to be available and the market not to be so damn broken!
2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring, 2022 F-150, 1926 Rolls-Royce SSG roadster
Originally Posted by AMG 17GT
Yeah it’s a mustard green…
How does it drive?
I don't know yet. I haven't done the twisties from my house to PCH yet. It seems quick and goes into the turns well with neutral steering, but it's 1500 lbs. heavier than the Mercedes, so I suspect I will reach its (my) limits a lot sooner. Braking is a bit of a chore. You can definitely feel the extra weight there.
I don't know yet. I haven't done the twisties from my house to PCH yet. It seems quick and goes into the turns well with neutral steering, but it's 1500 lbs. heavier than the Mercedes, so I suspect I will reach its (my) limits a lot sooner. Braking is a bit of a chore. You can definitely feel the extra weight there.
My son-in-law just purchased one and took me on a short drive. It had plenty of acceleration with all four wheels, and 22 inch wheels at that, grabbing for purchase. He told me the car weighed over 6,500 pounds.
2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring, 2022 F-150, 1926 Rolls-Royce SSG roadster
Originally Posted by California John
My son-in-law just purchased one and took me on a short drive. It had plenty of acceleration with all four wheels, and 22 inch wheels at that, grabbing for purchase. He told me the car weighed over 6,500 pounds.
My son-in-law just purchased one and took me on a short drive. It had plenty of acceleration with all four wheels, and 22 inch wheels at that, grabbing for purchase. He told me the car weighed over 6,500 pounds.
Not even the ‘regular’ etron weighs that much and it’s built on a modified ICE architecture
2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring, 2022 F-150, 1926 Rolls-Royce SSG roadster
Color correction in progress.
(Talking to the salesman yesterday, he admitted I got a good deal because the interior leather in a bluish grey didn't match the pus green exterior. Dealers in my area are typically adding between $10 and $30 K as ADM.)
2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring, 2022 F-150, 1926 Rolls-Royce SSG roadster
Originally Posted by Acta_Non_Verba
Hi Scott
Starting to look good, different. Hope you post pics of the finished job. Let's see how they do door jams...if....
My car is in for a wrap in 3 weeks.
I insisted on the door jambs. I wanted any part that could be exposed (including inner boot/trunk and hood/frunk) to be covered. It's been in for 10 days as of today. I hope to have it back by Friday.
Why don't you just put the money in to a respray? With the cost of a full wrap and the fact that a wrap is a temporary thing seems like your bargain is not a bargain. What will happen when it comes time to sell it and the perspective buyer doesn't like the so called "Pus Green" paint?
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
Looking forward to seeing the final product.
