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Old 05-17-10 | 07:04 PM
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In my search for a coupe, I stopped by the Ferrari dealer to check out the Maserati coupe. In the lot parked all around were Ferrari's, Jag XKR, Maserti and an Aston. As I walked out of the dealer back to my GS sitting next to all those high end cars, it hit me that the GS was holding it's own. I know the GS is no exotic by any means but it was hanging in there.
I'm sure I would have felt different if it was stock but it isn't. Made me feel the wasted money was well worth it to build a nice car.

BTW, the Maserati coupe was comfy enough but looks like I'll never own a Ferrari F430. It was tough getting in and out. I'd have to lose 50 pounds to own it. I don't know how big athletes drive that car. Prolly why they only use them on weekend short rides. Not that I could afford one but that dream is now put to rest. That Maserati though, they are half the price of the 430. The dream is alive...it's distant but alive.
Old 05-18-10 | 03:44 AM
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yea those maserati coupes are very sexy looking, hey u never know they say all u need is a dollar and a dream
Old 05-18-10 | 08:13 AM
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The 3GS has aged extremely well. It is a beautiful car.
Old 05-18-10 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
In my search for a coupe, I stopped by the Ferrari dealer to check out the Maserati coupe. In the lot parked all around were Ferrari's, Jag XKR, Maserti and an Aston. As I walked out of the dealer back to my GS sitting next to all those high end cars, it hit me that the GS was holding it's own. I know the GS is no exotic by any means but it was hanging in there.
I'm sure I would have felt different if it was stock but it isn't. Made me feel the wasted money was well worth it to build a nice car.

BTW, the Maserati coupe was comfy enough but looks like I'll never own a Ferrari F430. It was tough getting in and out. I'd have to lose 50 pounds to own it. I don't know how big athletes drive that car. Prolly why they only use them on weekend short rides. Not that I could afford one but that dream is now put to rest. That Maserati though, they are half the price of the 430. The dream is alive...it's distant but alive.
I agree that the 3GS is a very good looking car and looks at home among the best luxury cars. However what worries me is that the same cannot be said of the HS250h, the GX460, or the CT200h. So I worry about the 4GS.
Old 05-18-10 | 09:30 AM
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the one thing I really like about my GS is that around my area you barely see any so mine really stands out from the pack, you mostly see alot bmw 5 series, 3 series alot of acura TLs but rarely and 3GS300 so im glad I got mine
Old 05-18-10 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mr3gs300
the one thing I really like about my GS is that around my area you barely see any so mine really stands out from the pack, you mostly see alot bmw 5 series, 3 series alot of acura TLs but rarely and 3GS300 so im glad I got mine
I agree, BMW's are like A**holes, everyones got one (even I use to have one).
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The 3GS has aged extremely well. It is a beautiful car.
Modding it slows down the aging process.
Old 05-18-10 | 07:39 PM
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The Aston-Martin DBS or DB9 are, in my opinion, the most beautiful cars built.
Re: professional athletes or (C)Rap sewage - all the money in the world can't buy an I.Q.
Old 05-18-10 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Modding it slows down the aging process.
I've had people on occasions guess the year of the car that don't know anything about cars say 08 09 10 newish. For this design to be out as a 2006 model shows the design was ahead of its time.
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Personally in the 100k plus luxury car league, I like the Bentley Continental GT and it's 4door counterpart the Bentley Flying Spur.

Interestingly my girlfriend thinks my GS460 looks like a Bentley Flying Spur
Old 05-19-10 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kmurstig
I agree, BMW's are like A**holes, everyones got one (even I use to have one).
Hahaha. Yeah, I see a lot of those around here.
Old 05-19-10 | 03:45 PM
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my car can be next to a bugatti, but it will still be my sexy lexy that will shine! cause its mine! all mine!! =)
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