what do u drive
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Made in Spain, it said so on the tin.
Dedans Penthouse
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My (sincere) apologies GRANITECHIEF; my bad....and me dumb. mea culpa
nhstennis: I did test drive a FX35 and the 'exhaust note' did strike a chord in me. I'll level with you: my next door neighbor, a woman who was aware that I was an "Infinity" person, asked me about my impressions of Infinity's in general (reliability, service, etc.), because she was considering an FX35. I gave Infinity a two 'thumbs up' and she went out and got one (in black). She also knew that I was about to get "something new" and I told her that I wanted to STAY in the Infinity family, but that each model had a "minus" consideration to it, ranging from the FX's "station wagon" look, the way-too-big Q56, the increasingly 'blah' Q45 (which was bad in the snow) and the 'rear' styling of the 'M' series (an otherwise very sweet car). She said that she thought the FX35 was (in her opinion) a girlie-looking car. Though I thought the front was/is narly-looking, overall it did strike me as having a touch of "soccer mom" (read: station wagon) to it.
That said, I was looking hard & heavy at the Infinity 'M' series and test drove them as well--sweet cars. The M45's engine won the day-hands down; an absolutely beautiful beast sits under the hood of the M45! But a more practical (winter-driving) purchase would've been the M35-X (all-wheel not available on the M45). However, stupid me, I couldn't get over a stupid 'cosmetic' consideration style-wise respective to the "plastic overkill" that comprised the rear lights: i.e. the HUGE...AND WAY TOO MUCH RED PLASTIC rear lights which made an otherwise pretty good-looking car look cheap for a car in its class. Maybe I should've sucked it up and bit the bullet as far as that 'style' point consideration went. But anyway, with respect to the R.R. Sport, it was a "love-at-first-sight" thing, plus the test drive ride proved so solid. When I saw "my" particular R.R. Sport featured on the showroom floor (featuring the 'extra' factory-installed, added-on accessories), I was blown away by its looks. And it was a pretty scare vehicle at the time because they weren't yet available via a leasinig program (buy or bye-bye). Maybe not the most prudent of purchases, but then again, I've never been accused of being too practical (i.e. "bright").
Regards.slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
Hhahaha, DP, my wife's uncle's been an Infiniti guy for like ten years now. Just got the new M45 -- lives in a warm/dry climate, so no need for the M35x.
Like you (and I, among others), he had a problem with the overuse of red plastic on the rear end (I feel the same way about certain women), so he took it to a custom shop and got them covered in a smokey gray. I thought it would come out cheesy, but it came out much bettah.
The thought of a portly old white guy talking about the nuances of rear lampcovers at a tuner shop was hysterical to me. Thought they might talk him into a whaletail and a bodykit....maybe some curbfeelers and a couple of plasma monitors while he was in there.
Like you (and I, among others), he had a problem with the overuse of red plastic on the rear end (I feel the same way about certain women), so he took it to a custom shop and got them covered in a smokey gray. I thought it would come out cheesy, but it came out much bettah.
The thought of a portly old white guy talking about the nuances of rear lampcovers at a tuner shop was hysterical to me. Thought they might talk him into a whaletail and a bodykit....maybe some curbfeelers and a couple of plasma monitors while he was in there.
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Dedans Penthouse
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[size=+2]"Ma !!!..... 'Uncle Joey' turned the 'M' into a low-rider!"[/size]
You ARE da man, slice~! LMAO (although, when I think of that 'smokey gray' alternative you mentioned....hmmm, I wonder what if I had the 'marbles' to think of that......)
You ARE da man, slice~! LMAO (although, when I think of that 'smokey gray' alternative you mentioned....hmmm, I wonder what if I had the 'marbles' to think of that......)
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
You nailed it, man, haha! I envision him either with the boys over at West Coast Customs or some cool lowrider chopshop with the WAR record on endless loop.
Here is an official statement from X-IBIT and the crew at Wes' Coas' Customs.
"Our man, Uncle Curtis and his ride are gonna be equally at home at the club...and at da club.
He makes his livin' in the world of finance, so we decided to do up the interior in this thousand dollah bill pleather. And so he can track his commodities and stocks and bonds....we got a real-time ticker where we'd normally put a Playstation2. And since Curt is obviously is a cool, pimped-out tennis playin' playah from the west side, we got him some retro 80's Ivan Lendl argyle graphics on the hood scoop, a EVIAN spring water dispenser in da console fo' his matches....and a SAM ball machine that shoots balls out da trunk. All Uncle Curty need to do is back his M45 up to whatever court he's got booked at the club and POWPOWPOW, practice time.
Uncle Curtis, you've officially been...pimped out."
Here is an official statement from X-IBIT and the crew at Wes' Coas' Customs.
"Our man, Uncle Curtis and his ride are gonna be equally at home at the club...and at da club.
He makes his livin' in the world of finance, so we decided to do up the interior in this thousand dollah bill pleather. And so he can track his commodities and stocks and bonds....we got a real-time ticker where we'd normally put a Playstation2. And since Curt is obviously is a cool, pimped-out tennis playin' playah from the west side, we got him some retro 80's Ivan Lendl argyle graphics on the hood scoop, a EVIAN spring water dispenser in da console fo' his matches....and a SAM ball machine that shoots balls out da trunk. All Uncle Curty need to do is back his M45 up to whatever court he's got booked at the club and POWPOWPOW, practice time.
Uncle Curtis, you've officially been...pimped out."
Jonnyf
Hall of Fame
Anyone else think that sounds like Westwood? He's the 49 year old "wigga" (ie. Utter prat) who runs the UK's version of Pimp My Ride. Seriously, try find some UK Pimp My Ride on Youtube it's utterly pathetic! who wants to see a 1980's Fiat Panda (which barely runs) be spray painted Flourescent yellow with Ali 3 stenciled on the roof?
Here's the Wikipedia profile on "hard brother number one"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Westwood
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
Sweet ride 'nh'~!
My dads beast.....i drive it occasionally (JOYRIDES)
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
Then I take it you're not a "Cher" fan?
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
Oh....one other thing: that's one of the funniest posts I've ever read. Lendl?....argyle?.....unbelievable. LMAO.
Craig Sheppard
Hall of Fame
My dads beast.....i drive it occasionally (JOYRIDES)
Is that an M45? Sat in one in a car show, really nice.
nhstennis
Semi-Pro
as i said the pics of the wonderful plastic abundant tailllights are coming...lolSweet ride 'nh'~!
So are you selling your LRover or were you just telling a story of the past....
DP buy an M and put this on the tailights- http://www.rvinyl.com/cart/store.php?crn=61&rn=2304&action=show_detail
nhstennis
Semi-Pro
M35. he has driven benzes and BMW's and loves his car way more....there's something abt it
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Craig Sheppard
Hall of Fame
If he wants to sell it, I'll buy it for $200. Or I have some good rackets to trade... ;-)
Jonnyf
Hall of Fame
See, even that spoof is better than the normal UK version
Serve em Up
Rookie
My main ride is a 2004 Toyota 4 runner.
My wife has a 2003 Honda accord.
I really want a BMW Z4.
Just don't want to get the Z4 and lose 1/2 of everything in the process.
My wife has a 2003 Honda accord.
I really want a BMW Z4.
Just don't want to get the Z4 and lose 1/2 of everything in the process.
by the time the financing is over on that car...there won't be accord hybrids. they're pulling the plug from the 08s.
unfortunately...i had to thankfully take an 03 toyo matrix...looking at some civic si's for next year.
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
Then I take it you're not a "Cher" fan?
Haahhaha, no...not that I would actually claim it even if I were a fan of hers (and owned the Moonstruck dvd).
Way too kind, especially coming from one of the absolute most intelligent/funny people around. Too kind...glad you got a laugh, man.
Take care,
-BH
nhstennis
Semi-Pro
wut about the camry hybrid??? The sales on the accord hybrid were terrible no wonder........the new accord coup looks kinda funky IMO i guess it'll grow on me. Always been a fan of accord stylin
nhstennis
Semi-Pro
get a evo if you dont mind the whole turbo and the tuner scene. The car is way faster and more practical than the Z4
im sure the camry hybrid will continue to sell well...especially if it's built on the prius platform...which i heard there's still a waiting list for. im actually a fan of the prius...it may not be the prettiest car...but damn...50+ highway mpg is irresistable. only downside is that they're not giving carpool passes anymore...and the people usually driving them drive so damn slow.
there's also rumors of a sports hybrid coupe from toyota....we'll see what's up w/ that
Craig Sheppard
Hall of Fame
I must be getting old, b/c I sat in a new Camry and thought, "hey this is nice..." <sigh>
Mr.Federer
Hall of Fame
I roll with this fine piece of luxury,it's free and gets me from point A to point B. No other automobile turns more heads around than this beauty.... God I can't wait to get my drivers license!!!!
nhstennis
Semi-Pro
I wanna drive one and see if they really are that borin to drive...cuz they look nice inside and kinda on the out...
the new camry's ARE nice...especially the exterior...it's amazing how these common cars like the civic, accord, and camry are getting such nice makeovers.
still want my civic si though...fiji blue pearl.
nhstennis
Semi-Pro
interesting car post pics if you get a chance
nhstennis
Semi-Pro
the euro civic looks so much better the lights are much sexier...i dont know why there are two versions??
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Wes2
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that's different. that's the type R...we dont get that here in US. we just get the coupe and sedan. there's gonna be the mugen edition of the sedan though...which should look pretty nice to some. but imo, the sedan SI's are pretty ugly...
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
Cool car, Wes. I dig the hardtop convertible. Part of me prefers the old 'do it by hand' tops of yesteryear, but that only works on a 2 seater. The folding hardtop is a great thing.
So, does it handle like an Audi A4 ragtop, have a roof like a Mercedes or a Lexus...and costs what, $40K or so? Hope you love, it, man. May it spend little time in the shop.
Hey wait a minute, Wes2, your vanity license plate IS the make and model of your car. You are that guy aren't you? The guy who wore that band's concert t-shirt TO that band's concert ... didn't you?
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Wes2
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LOL. No, I've never done that kind of things in my life. When I first got the car few months ago, people ask me what kind of car it was almost every other day. I also frequent a VW car forum and people likes to get vanity plate with the name EOS in it. So it gave me the idea.
The car is a front wheel drive so it cannot compare with any rear wheel drive at all. This is my secondary car and it cost just a bit over $30K, and it's a hard top convertible. When the turbo kicks it, it's a lot of fun. I'm very happy with it. I ended up driving it much more than my primary car, a Porsche Cayenne S.
The car is a front wheel drive so it cannot compare with any rear wheel drive at all. This is my secondary car and it cost just a bit over $30K, and it's a hard top convertible. When the turbo kicks it, it's a lot of fun. I'm very happy with it. I ended up driving it much more than my primary car, a Porsche Cayenne S.
LafayetteHitter
Hall of Fame
Mercedes CL55 when I can get it away from my GF.
I'm not old enough to have my get my license...
I recently got this from my uncle. (yes, he is an engineer with a bit too much time on his hands)
New one
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1229
And my old one
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/651
I recently got this from my uncle. (yes, he is an engineer with a bit too much time on his hands)
New one
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1229
And my old one
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/651
