what's the nicest car you ever test drove?
06-21-04 | 11:33 PM
#31
Originally posted by SoCalSC4
A few (perk of the job):
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Bentley GT
Porsche 996 Turbo & GT2
Mercedes SL55
Ferrari 575 Maranello
Ferrari 360 coupe & Spyder
Ferrari 360 Challenge (not street-legal)
BMW M3 SMG widebody
Lamborghini Murcielago
Lamborghini Diablo GT
Nissan Skyline R34
Acura NSX
BMW M5
There are probably more, but these stand out in my mind...
A few (perk of the job):
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Bentley GT
Porsche 996 Turbo & GT2
Mercedes SL55
Ferrari 575 Maranello
Ferrari 360 coupe & Spyder
Ferrari 360 Challenge (not street-legal)
BMW M3 SMG widebody
Lamborghini Murcielago
Lamborghini Diablo GT
Nissan Skyline R34
Acura NSX
BMW M5
There are probably more, but these stand out in my mind...
I'd be happy to take yours for a ride...
06-22-04 | 12:37 AM
#32
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Re: btw
Originally posted by fireballs gs400
if you open a limo company, you can write off an entire maybach, my friend has.
if you open a limo company, you can write off an entire maybach, my friend has.
My friend already had a buyer lined up before he bought it.. otherwise he wouldnt have bought it(***** LOL).
06-25-04 | 06:33 AM
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Re: Nicest cars I ever test-drove ?
Originally posted by mmarshall
....from a sporting view, the two blue-with white-stripes Viper GTS coupes...
....from a sporting view, the two blue-with white-stripes Viper GTS coupes...
Test Drove? I'm driving it now.
I haven't even been able to sit in my dream cars:
1986 Ferrari Testarossa,
1997 Ferrari 355F1,
2002 360 Modena.
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06-26-04 | 07:40 AM
#37
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Here's the latest car I test drove. Well actually, that was yesterday
2004 BMW 745Li
This test drive event is part of a nationwide breast cancer fund (Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation). Go here for more info: http://www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive
The first thing I noticed when I stepped inside the car was the enormous setup of buttons and controls. I was overwhelmed to say the least. This was almost my first experience with the iDrive function. It's not really my cup of tea (i.e. confusing, and I don't see how it makes driving a "different" experience), but it sets itself apart from the other automotive navigational systems.
The nicest features I found was the butt massager (very useful on those long road trips) , and the amazing acceleration on the highways (floored it a couple times, and it got up to 90-95 MPH in no time). Overall, the 745 is an excellent vehicle, but I have to say that the advanced technology implemented is too much to grant the 745 as an "ultimate driving experience". IMO BMWs are designed for the driver to actually control the driving, and not from dozens of computer and electronic gadgets (e.g. iDrive).
EDIT: Wow I didn't notice I hit the 3,000 post mark!
2004 BMW 745Li
This test drive event is part of a nationwide breast cancer fund (Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation). Go here for more info: http://www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive
The first thing I noticed when I stepped inside the car was the enormous setup of buttons and controls. I was overwhelmed to say the least. This was almost my first experience with the iDrive function. It's not really my cup of tea (i.e. confusing, and I don't see how it makes driving a "different" experience), but it sets itself apart from the other automotive navigational systems.
The nicest features I found was the butt massager (very useful on those long road trips)
, and the amazing acceleration on the highways (floored it a couple times, and it got up to 90-95 MPH in no time). Overall, the 745 is an excellent vehicle, but I have to say that the advanced technology implemented is too much to grant the 745 as an "ultimate driving experience". IMO BMWs are designed for the driver to actually control the driving, and not from dozens of computer and electronic gadgets (e.g. iDrive).EDIT: Wow I didn't notice I hit the 3,000 post mark!
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06-26-04 | 08:02 AM
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2004 Acura NSX-T. I bought one 3 weeks later. I couldn't sleep after that test drive and still can't believe I got one. I know it's not a super car in 0-60 etc. but to me it's amazing. It's built well and has some everyday functionality. I loved me SC430 too, though. That is a great car as well.
06-27-04 | 06:36 PM
#40
the best car u ask it would probly be the clk 500.the fastes car i have ever driven was a iroc that we borrowed from the owner when i was 17 it had about ten grand into the motor plus a full bottle...
07-07-04 | 06:06 PM
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I figured I could use these to impress future ex-girlfriends...
This Vanquish was used ain our booth at SEMA in 2002 and this was taken immediately after in the photo studio. The car now graces our brochure...
This Vanquish was used ain our booth at SEMA in 2002 and this was taken immediately after in the photo studio. The car now graces our brochure...
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07-07-04 | 06:09 PM
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And my favorite of the ones I've driven, a Ferrari 360 Challenge car- one seat, no carpet, lots of noise...
I actually drove this car down the Las Vegas strip briefly... on Pirelli slicks! Waaaay illegal!
I actually drove this car down the Las Vegas strip briefly... on Pirelli slicks! Waaaay illegal!
07-07-04 | 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by lexusk8
Here's the latest car I test drove. Well actually, that was yesterday
2004 BMW 745Li
This test drive event is part of a nationwide breast cancer fund (Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation). Go here for more info: http://www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive
The first thing I noticed when I stepped inside the car was the enormous setup of buttons and controls. I was overwhelmed to say the least. This was almost my first experience with the iDrive function. It's not really my cup of tea (i.e. confusing, and I don't see how it makes driving a "different" experience), but it sets itself apart from the other automotive navigational systems.
The nicest features I found was the butt massager (very useful on those long road trips) , and the amazing acceleration on the highways (floored it a couple times, and it got up to 90-95 MPH in no time). Overall, the 745 is an excellent vehicle, but I have to say that the advanced technology implemented is too much to grant the 745 as an "ultimate driving experience". IMO BMWs are designed for the driver to actually control the driving, and not from dozens of computer and electronic gadgets (e.g. iDrive).
EDIT: Wow I didn't notice I hit the 3,000 post mark!
Here's the latest car I test drove. Well actually, that was yesterday
2004 BMW 745Li
This test drive event is part of a nationwide breast cancer fund (Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation). Go here for more info: http://www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive
The first thing I noticed when I stepped inside the car was the enormous setup of buttons and controls. I was overwhelmed to say the least. This was almost my first experience with the iDrive function. It's not really my cup of tea (i.e. confusing, and I don't see how it makes driving a "different" experience), but it sets itself apart from the other automotive navigational systems.
The nicest features I found was the butt massager (very useful on those long road trips)
, and the amazing acceleration on the highways (floored it a couple times, and it got up to 90-95 MPH in no time). Overall, the 745 is an excellent vehicle, but I have to say that the advanced technology implemented is too much to grant the 745 as an "ultimate driving experience". IMO BMWs are designed for the driver to actually control the driving, and not from dozens of computer and electronic gadgets (e.g. iDrive).EDIT: Wow I didn't notice I hit the 3,000 post mark!
I would say for me....."Ford Focus"