What's your commuter?
02-25-2012, 10:59 PM
#53
When i bought it
Need new tires
Master Cylinder
Brake Booster
Battery
Radio
It came with the xenons, LED interior lights, rims, lowered, and $900 fart can exhaust
Ive done so far are:
Coilovers
Control Arms
Black Interior Conversion
Paint Job
Plans with tax return
Single Turbo
Supra Valves
AEM Computer
4 row Front Mount
R154 5 Speed Conversion, (auto wont handle the power upgrade)
Need new tires
Master Cylinder
Brake Booster
Battery
Radio
It came with the xenons, LED interior lights, rims, lowered, and $900 fart can exhaust
Ive done so far are:
Coilovers
Control Arms
Black Interior Conversion
Paint Job
Plans with tax return
Single Turbo
Supra Valves
AEM Computer
4 row Front Mount
R154 5 Speed Conversion, (auto wont handle the power upgrade)
02-26-2012, 01:01 AM
#54
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2005 E55 AMG
I can't do a dedicated commuter car. I've tried it several times and it just gets sooo boring. Currently I cycle between our Nissan Altima Hybrid, MB E55, and MB SLK230. I try to use the Altima more than the other cars to save on gas costs and keep the mileage off the MBs. But the other cars do the commute at least once every week or two.
My commute is currently about 26 miles each way.
My commute is currently about 26 miles each way.
02-26-2012, 04:26 AM
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07 E63. 07 STi limited #606/800
I'm using my 2007 Subaru Impreza STi limited. The grown up's STi. Around 15-19 mpg City and I've gotten 26.9 mpg on many trips to and from California.
I love it, as it's pretty sleeper looking, and avoid speeding tickets which is nice. I always get the cops to start tailing me no matter how normal I'm driving in the AMG. Luckily the Purple Heart plates tend to lean them away from the Red and Blue light switch.
I love it, as it's pretty sleeper looking, and avoid speeding tickets which is nice. I always get the cops to start tailing me no matter how normal I'm driving in the AMG. Luckily the Purple Heart plates tend to lean them away from the Red and Blue light switch.
02-26-2012, 11:39 AM
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I'm using my 2007 Subaru Impreza STi limited. The grown up's STi. Around 15-19 mpg City and I've gotten 26.9 mpg on many trips to and from California.
I love it, as it's pretty sleeper looking, and avoid speeding tickets which is nice. I always get the cops to start tailing me no matter how normal I'm driving in the AMG. Luckily the Purple Heart plates tend to lean them away from the Red and Blue light switch.
I love it, as it's pretty sleeper looking, and avoid speeding tickets which is nice. I always get the cops to start tailing me no matter how normal I'm driving in the AMG. Luckily the Purple Heart plates tend to lean them away from the Red and Blue light switch.
Im looking for a 06-07 Wrx limited for my DD as soon as I graduate.. Love the sound of that boxer engine
02-26-2012, 12:47 PM
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E55
My wife got promoted and she now drives the E55 4 miles a day. In 4.5 years, we put around 20k miles on the car. I guess we need to drive it more. I went out and bought a 02 C230 Coupe for my 120 mile daily commute. I put more than 3000 miles a month on the car. It has been solid for the past 1.5 year but some minor issues are starting to develop. I can probably get the amount I paid for the car minus all the maintenance. The C230 now has 120K miles.
02-26-2012, 12:54 PM
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My wife got promoted and she now drives the E55 4 miles a day. In 4.5 years, we put around 20k miles on the car. I guess we need to drive it more. I went out and bought a 02 C230 Coupe for my 120 mile daily commute. I put more than 3000 miles a month on the car. It has been solid for the past 1.5 year but some minor issues are starting to develop. I can probably get the amount I paid for the car minus all the maintenance. The C230 now has 120K miles.
02-26-2012, 01:48 PM
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02-26-2012, 03:56 PM
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02-26-2012, 05:24 PM
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07 E63. 07 STi limited #606/800
AKnight55 You won't be disappointed! I think the limiteds only came on the 2007 STi and 2007 WRX. Then I think there are the newer ones that have limiteds too, but they don't look nearly half as good as 2002-2007 Impreza's.
Chawkins that is a fast *** truck. lol. My panties are down.
Chawkins that is a fast *** truck. lol. My panties are down.
02-26-2012, 05:28 PM
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AKnight55 You won't be disappointed! I think the limiteds only came on the 2007 STi and 2007 WRX. Then I think there are the newer ones that have limiteds too, but they don't look nearly half as good as 2002-2007 Impreza's.
Chawkins that is a fast *** truck. lol. My panties are down.
Chawkins that is a fast *** truck. lol. My panties are down.
Wont nearly have the grunt as the 55, but want something decent on gas and can handle pretty well
02-26-2012, 05:47 PM
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07 E63. 07 STi limited #606/800
But the handling offsets everything. I take turns in the STi I would never think about doing in the AMG. I know my AMG would turn just as decently, but the all wheel drive makes you feel a bit more confident.
02-26-2012, 05:52 PM
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How long have you had those HRE's
Did you order them from Wheels Boutique in MIA
I remember that rim was sitting in their showroom for the longest time due to a customer that cancelled his order
How long have you had those HRE's
Did you order them from Wheels Boutique in MIA
I remember that rim was sitting in their showroom for the longest time due to a customer that cancelled his order
02-26-2012, 09:23 PM
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On the shoulder
I use the E63. There are a lot of pretty cool cars for about $8-10k you could find to commute in. My non-daily is a 335 coupe. (I know, I have it backwards!!)
03-31-2012, 01:46 PM
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2015 E63s, 2012 E63-all done , Saab 9-5 Aero (2) Honda CBR 929-sold
Just got my E63, and still driving my other cars as dd. SAAB 9-5s. Have 3 of them, 2 Aeros, '01+'02, and a regular '00.\ sedan. The 'oo and '01 are at 130k miles, the 02, which I drive mostly on my 100 mile round trip commute, has 197k . All are reliable, and dependable. Do all the work on them , so not that expensive. Now if I can just figure out how to jack (and jack stand ) this E63 up !@#
03-31-2012, 05:41 PM
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07 E63. 07 STi limited #606/800
I've been thinking of buying a new 2 door TDI golf manual.
I have USAA, so I can pick it up for $24,036+TTL. Not bad.
I'm sure the way I take care of my cars, I can make that diesel last 400k in my hands driving mostly to california from az and waste half as much on gas.
I have USAA, so I can pick it up for $24,036+TTL. Not bad.
I'm sure the way I take care of my cars, I can make that diesel last 400k in my hands driving mostly to california from az and waste half as much on gas.
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04-01-2012, 12:39 AM
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1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
You could do better than that. My tdi is $29.7k msrp (tech pkg + other stuff) and I got it for $29.9k otd including refundable 100k extended warranty. It's 2012 and I bought it in early Oct.
04-01-2012, 08:04 AM
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