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2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
An obvious model missing from the list of alternatives above is the MB SL. The new one just makes me smile. It has great road presence, it is in the priice range above, and is a just a great car. Another car that would make me smile is a Ford GT40. What would make me smile even more would be if Hype would just adopt me.
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I got the info from the dealer principal where I buy my cars. I do not know if the car is going to the US. Cars in Canada are different, most come standard with 4M.
Also the S class in now available with diesel 4M. They had one in stock.
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An obvious model missing from the list of alternatives above is the MB SL. The new one just makes me smile. It has great road presence, it is in the priice range above, and is a just a great car. Another car that would make me smile is a Ford GT40. What would make me smile even more would be if Hype would just adopt me.
already have two haha...
oh the fun!
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2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
Hype: You could be the father I never had. Understood on the SL. The Maser Coupe is a real looker too. It is also in the price range. An Alpina B7 would be sweet too, especially if you are the kind of guy that loves great looking wheels.
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but just not a BMW person, although the B7 sounds impressive after a quick googleI need something different from what I'm experiencing now in my MB's you know? interested in Lotus and also would like to look at some used Porche
too, they hold their value well eh?
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was admiring this badarse today.....it's an 07 Targa 4S with 30K miles.....
it is very nice and I may buy it........then trade it towards a new Caymen S in April......special ordered of course....
it's a stick, and I'm rusty, but able.......
it is very nice and I may buy it........then trade it towards a new Caymen S in April......special ordered of course....
it's a stick, and I'm rusty, but able.......
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Believe in me the angle that the image is taken is very VW lol
Well, after a second I realized that was Porsche
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An obvious model missing from the list of alternatives above is the MB SL. The new one just makes me smile. It has great road presence, it is in the priice range above, and is a just a great car. Another car that would make me smile is a Ford GT40. What would make me smile even more would be if Hype would just adopt me.
. i forgot to add the maserati and added it now 
. obviously, that's just a list of cars around the vantage v8's price range. there are more fun and good cars out there with lesser starting msrp.
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Found a nice video regarding your "dillema". Top Gear tests 4 door sedans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmeeF9ZtkCA
After all is said and done I'd still choose the Panamera. Granted its not as good looking as the Aston or Maserati but I'm a German Car Snob and I like German Engineering.
- Aston Martin Rapide
- Maserati Quattroporte
- Porsche Panamera Turbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmeeF9ZtkCA
After all is said and done I'd still choose the Panamera. Granted its not as good looking as the Aston or Maserati but I'm a German Car Snob and I like German Engineering.
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I do like wheelsbut just not a BMW person, although the B7 sounds impressive after a quick google
I need something different from what I'm experiencing now in my MB's you know? interested in Lotus and also would like to look at some used Porche
too, they hold their value well eh?
but just not a BMW person, although the B7 sounds impressive after a quick googleI need something different from what I'm experiencing now in my MB's you know? interested in Lotus and also would like to look at some used Porche
too, they hold their value well eh?
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at any rate: I signed the paper!!!!!
picking it up Friday morning!!! providing my wife will drop me off haha.....
it's an awesome car........might trade it in towards a 2013 Cayman S.....there is a new body style coming next spring and one can order as early as January......
We need a side shot, though
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the thing is all kinds of nasty too....I haven't driven a stick in about 5 or 6 years.......but it was really easy and I loved it........totally what I was looking for you know??
but damn.....have to wait until Friday LOL
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reliability and parts availability are big issues for aston marton (which relfect in the used car prices)
i like the new model with clear tail lights better. and they also get the newer key-insert ignition (key made of crystal) for the newer models, which this one doesn't have.
i like the new model with clear tail lights better. and they also get the newer key-insert ignition (key made of crystal) for the newer models, which this one doesn't have.
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I was going to say that a 997 would be a good pick up if you go used, and you damn well went out and got one. Very nice. I really like the proportions on the 997's. Please black out the chrome trim on the targa though. It would look so clean.
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I've heard and read the opposite; being they do hold value quite well....
at any rate: I signed the paper!!!!!
picking it up Friday morning!!! providing my wife will drop me off haha.....
it's an awesome car........might trade it in towards a 2013 Cayman S.....there is a new body style coming next spring and one can order as early as January......
at any rate: I signed the paper!!!!!
picking it up Friday morning!!! providing my wife will drop me off haha.....
it's an awesome car........might trade it in towards a 2013 Cayman S.....there is a new body style coming next spring and one can order as early as January......
! congrats, my man ! but what's the hold up? why have to wait til friday 
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Aston's are beautiful but the reliability and quality will make you want to drive it off a cliff, from what I understand. It requires dedication and utmost enthusiasm/passion toward it.
The Targa should be super fun.
For me, the two optimal cars in this range would be a new Base 911, and a (Used) 997 Turbo.
I'm in love with the 991, but I saw a 997 Turbo at a Porsche dealer right behind it, and I gotta be honest, the 997 Turbo CRUSHED the new 991 Carrera in presence and drama, though to be fair Turbo's always dwarf Carrera's in those aspects and the 991 was a lousy color. It really got me to re-appreciate the 997's namely in Turbo guise.
If you change your mind last minute on the Targa, consider one of these.
The Targa should be super fun.
For me, the two optimal cars in this range would be a new Base 911, and a (Used) 997 Turbo.
I'm in love with the 991, but I saw a 997 Turbo at a Porsche dealer right behind it, and I gotta be honest, the 997 Turbo CRUSHED the new 991 Carrera in presence and drama, though to be fair Turbo's always dwarf Carrera's in those aspects and the 991 was a lousy color. It really got me to re-appreciate the 997's namely in Turbo guise.
If you change your mind last minute on the Targa, consider one of these.
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not yet...........something from HRE hopefully.....the car already has 305's in the rear haha!! LOVE it!!
crystal? hmmm.......interesting
it can be ordered and configured as soon as January from what I was told.....this will be an excellent way to get my feet wet until and IF I order one....
I might do that, but right now I really like the car the way it is......even the wheels are not bothering me.......of course I have not picked it up yet
salesman has to be somewhere today.........
what model is this one? haha......thanx for the comment KA
reliability and parts availability are big issues for aston marton (which relfect in the used car prices)
the one I looked at was listed for 72.......a lot more than this P car
i like the new model with clear tail lights better. and they also get the newer key-insert ignition (key made of crystal) for the newer models, which this one doesn't have.
the one I looked at was listed for 72.......a lot more than this P car
i like the new model with clear tail lights better. and they also get the newer key-insert ignition (key made of crystal) for the newer models, which this one doesn't have.
Aston's are beautiful but the reliability and quality will make you want to drive it off a cliff, from what I understand. It requires dedication and utmost enthusiasm/passion toward it.
The Targa should be super fun.
For me, the two optimal cars in this range would be a new Base 911, and a (Used) 997 Turbo.
I'm in love with the 991, but I saw a 997 Turbo at a Porsche dealer right behind it, and I gotta be honest, the 997 Turbo CRUSHED the new 991 Carrera in presence and drama, though to be fair Turbo's always dwarf Carrera's in those aspects and the 991 was a lousy color. It really got me to re-appreciate the 997's namely in Turbo guise.
If you change your mind last minute on the Targa, consider one of these.
The Targa should be super fun.
For me, the two optimal cars in this range would be a new Base 911, and a (Used) 997 Turbo.
I'm in love with the 991, but I saw a 997 Turbo at a Porsche dealer right behind it, and I gotta be honest, the 997 Turbo CRUSHED the new 991 Carrera in presence and drama, though to be fair Turbo's always dwarf Carrera's in those aspects and the 991 was a lousy color. It really got me to re-appreciate the 997's namely in Turbo guise.
If you change your mind last minute on the Targa, consider one of these.
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Anytime. 
That's the 997 gen 911 Turbo. Man am I having trouble keeping myself away from wanting to dive into one of those babies, after seeing one on the lot the other day. 480HP TT in a 3500 lb precision tool and AWD. I'm not a speed freak so it's not even about the brute speed or performance, just something truly "magical" about the engineering put into a 911 Turbo!
That's the 997 gen 911 Turbo. Man am I having trouble keeping myself away from wanting to dive into one of those babies, after seeing one on the lot the other day. 480HP TT in a 3500 lb precision tool and AWD. I'm not a speed freak so it's not even about the brute speed or performance, just something truly "magical" about the engineering put into a 911 Turbo!
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Anytime.
That's the 997 gen 911 Turbo. Man am I having trouble keeping myself away from wanting to dive into one of those babies, after seeing one on the lot the other day. 480HP TT in a 3500 lb precision tool and AWD. I'm not a speed freak so it's not even about the brute speed or performance, just something truly "magical" about the engineering put into a 911 Turbo!
That's the 997 gen 911 Turbo. Man am I having trouble keeping myself away from wanting to dive into one of those babies, after seeing one on the lot the other day. 480HP TT in a 3500 lb precision tool and AWD. I'm not a speed freak so it's not even about the brute speed or performance, just something truly "magical" about the engineering put into a 911 Turbo!
It is an incredibly fun car to drive.......especially in comparison to my MB's
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beautiful car....I'm looking for a low mileage 2010/11 911S with PDK (so my wife can drive it and because PDK is faster than manual shifts).
I can wait patiently...I just need the car by August to replace the 350 BT.
I can wait patiently...I just need the car by August to replace the 350 BT.
