More shake ups at the home garage...

[Vinsanity]

Oh man that sucks, if I were you I would put like 500miles on it between now and tomorrow. I just took a brief spin in a Cayman S and I though about how much fun you must have in the Boxster. I really like that car probably even more than the Z4 M I just drove.

That's a fabulous idea

I'd like to see Raz get an s2k only to see him sell it a few years later and get a Caddy

Seriously, though, with regards to s2000's, the best thing I can recommend is that you find one with service records, just to save yourself some trouble. And I personally prefer '02+ models for their glass rear window. Other than that, you should be good to go.

[the Teuton]

Raza, you need to tell your dad to save some money and do the right thing.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/775909932.html

Am I really suggesting he get a Volkswagen?

[Raza]

He wanted one at first, but couldn't find one in the area. 

We took delivery today.  It took a lot longer than I thought it would; three and a half hours. 

Then my brother's engine died as I was driving his car back from the dealer, but we got it running again. 

I was out of the house practically all day, so no pics today.  Probably not tomorrow, either, unless I manage to find some time.  Bet on pics for Sunday.

I drove it.  It's not bad.  It's very quick, the steering is heavy, although a little artificial, and the car rides well without being floaty, like the old LS430 was. 

[CJ]

What did I say?  I think it went to the tune of, "you might be pleasantly surprised."  Yeah, I think that was it.

 


What color is it?

[Shift507]

Probably he just went against the Audi because it's German like the Mercedes. He might have liked it but could have also thought that it'd give him similar experiences to those of the Mercedes.

Let's see if your views on the Lexus keep changing 

[Madman]

He won't even look at the XJ8 because it's British.

What's his problem with British Cars?  The XJ8 isn't a 1970's MGB.  The old "Lucas, Prince of Darkness" jibe doesn't apply here.  I'm getting really sick of hearing people dump on modern British cars based on thirty-year-old misconceptions.


Madman of the People

[the Teuton]

What's his problem with British Cars?  The XJ8 isn't a 1970's MGB.  The old "Lucas, Prince of Darkness" jibe doesn't apply here.  I'm getting really sick of hearing people dump on modern British cars based on thirty-year-old misconceptions.


Madman of the People

Jag sucked all the way until the late-1990s, and it doesn't help that Tata Motors as a whole scored the lowest on JD Powers Initial Quality Survey of any manufacturer.

[Raza]

What's his problem with British Cars?  The XJ8 isn't a 1970's MGB.  The old "Lucas, Prince of Darkness" jibe doesn't apply here.  I'm getting really sick of hearing people dump on modern British cars based on thirty-year-old misconceptions.


Madman of the People

He doesn't like British cars (even still if you're looking at JD Powers, the XJ has predicted reliability of 3 stars, the Merc and the Audi 4.5, and the Lexus 5), and he doesn't particularly care for the British people. 

Yes, he's slightly prejudiced, but grow up when and where he did, you'd have a bad taste in your mouth as well.

And it's not that I find JD Powers or Consumer Reports generally reliable; they're just all that's out there, and when you want evidence to support your case, you'll find it where you have to.

[Raza]

Probably he just went against the Audi because it's German like the Mercedes. He might have liked it but could have also thought that it'd give him similar experiences to those of the Mercedes.

Let's see if your views on the Lexus keep changing 

My brother's car is a piece of shit, and with the recent change in prices, it looks like he's not going to get the CLS after all.  My dad now seems to love Lexus, and is pushing him to get the GS350.  I'm not so convinced yet.  Lexus has yet to earn the benefit of the doubt.  Besides, there's nothing saying that the LS460, while good, is any better than its competitors.  Although, as far as handling, I doubt any of the heavier cars are going to be notably better.  The Jag probably handles a good amount better due to its light weight. 

My brother has opened up to two doors, and is now looking at the S5. 

Also, we drove the A8 a few years ago, before we had any problems with the S320 or E320.

[Raza]

What did I say?  I think it went to the tune of, "you might be pleasantly surprised."  Yeah, I think that was it.

 


What color is it?

It's black sapphire pearl; an interesting color.  In low light situations, it looks black, but in the sunlight, it looks like a very dark, deep blue. 



I'll have to take my own pictures to really demonstrate it, but I don't know if it will do it justice even then.

[Lebowski]

Besides that you don't want the gold-chain, balding-man, Lebowski-esque stigma.

I don't wear a gold chain!     

[Lebowski]

IMHO, you're dad's an idiot. 

What was his daily driver before?  The boxster wasn't his only car right?



On getting a sports car, as much as I hate to sound like the conservative grandpa yet again why not work for a few years and save up some cash before blowing it on a second car?

[Submariner]

My brother's car is a piece of shit, and with the recent change in prices, it looks like he's not going to get the CLS after all.  My dad now seems to love Lexus, and is pushing him to get the GS350.  I'm not so convinced yet.  Lexus has yet to earn the benefit of the doubt.  Besides, there's nothing saying that the LS460, while good, is any better than its competitors.  Although, as far as handling, I doubt any of the heavier cars are going to be notably better.  The Jag probably handles a good amount better due to its light weight. 

My brother has opened up to two doors, and is now looking at the S5. 

Also, we drove the A8 a few years ago, before we had any problems with the S320 or E320.

In my experience, the A8, S550, and 750 all handle about the same (incredibly well for their size) however, the Jaguar feels the part.  Aside from the light steering, somehow the car manages to feel like a midsize, due in part to the fact that it weighs as much as one.

Anyways, tell yor brother to check out an 08 E-350 with the sports package.  It's a better performing, better feeling, and far better looking saloon than the GS.

Sorry, I'm starting to sound like Wimmer. 

[MX793]

IMHO, you're dad's an idiot. 

What was his daily driver before?  The boxster wasn't his only car right?



On getting a sports car, as much as I hate to sound like the conservative grandpa yet again why not work for a few years and save up some cash before blowing it on a second car?

IIRC, his dad's daily driver was the Mercedes that suffered total engine failure not too long ago and is no longer running.

[CALL_911]

Anyways, tell yor brother to check out an 08 E-350 with the sports package.  It's a better performing, better feeling, and far better looking saloon than the GS.

Or you can get a 535i which is better performing, better handling, and better feeling than the E350!

[Submariner]

Or you can get a 535i which is better performing, better handling, and better feeling than the E350!

And looks like ass 

[cozmik]

Price point is going to be about 15K.  I don't think the Sky Redline will drop to that price in a year.  And, on top of that, the top operation is annoying, and I'd like a little luggage space for weekend excursions.  That's why the Z4 is on the list, and higher than the S2000.  Two days ago, the S2000 was at the top of my list.

But Z4 has a 9 cu ft trunk.  That's rather large for a car that size.

The S2000 is supposed to have 8.

[JYODER240]

It's black sapphire pearl; an interesting color.  In low light situations, it looks black, but in the sunlight, it looks like a very dark, deep blue. 



I'll have to take my own pictures to really demonstrate it, but I don't know if it will do it justice even then.

That's one of the better colors. My personal favorite is Truffle Mica it's a dark grey but looks bronze-ish in certian light. I doubt you say one though, they are fairly rare. Have you played with the useless self-parking or is it not equipped with it?

[CALL_911]

That's one of the better colors. My personal favorite is Truffle Mica it's a dark grey but looks bronze-ish in certian light. I doubt you say one though, they are fairly rare. Have you played with the useless self-parking or is it not equipped with it?

Have you ever used it? How good is it? I've always wanted to see it in action.

[CALL_911]

And looks like ass 

No comment.

[JYODER240]

Have you ever used it? How good is it? I've always wanted to see it in action.

It works quite well but by the time you set it up you could have already parked the car and been in the building. It's a nice pice of technology but not really practical in the real world.

[CALL_911]

It works quite well but by the time you set it up you could have already parked the car and been in the building. It's a nice pice of technology but not really practical in the real world.

Yeah, I hear you. I never understood the point of the technology, but it is kinda cool, even if I wouldn't ever buy it on my car.

[The Pirate]

Yeah, I hear you. I never understood the point of the technology, but it is kinda cool, even if I wouldn't ever buy it on my car.

If it would park the car without me being in it, I'd definitely use it.  I could just roll up in front of my parking spot, change a few settings and start walking to my destination while the car parks itself. 

[The Pirate]

He wanted one at first, but couldn't find one in the area. 

We took delivery today.  It took a lot longer than I thought it would; three and a half hours. 

Then my brother's engine died as I was driving his car back from the dealer, but we got it running again. 

I was out of the house practically all day, so no pics today.  Probably not tomorrow, either, unless I manage to find some time.  Bet on pics for Sunday.

I drove it.  It's not bad.  It's very quick, the steering is heavy, although a little artificial, and the car rides well without being floaty, like the old LS430 was. 

I rather like the Lexus LS.  Always have.  The only one I have seat time in (as a passenger) is the first gen.  You're absolutely right, it's geared a bit more towards comfort than prowess, but I still like 'em.  There's something about a big comfy RWD cruiser that really gets me excited. 

[BimmerM3]

You should direct your brother at an IS instead of a GS.

[68_427]

I think the S5 is a great idea!

[Raza]

IIRC, his dad's daily driver was the Mercedes that suffered total engine failure not too long ago and is no longer running.

Yep.  Mercedes quoted $31,000 for an engine swap. 

That's not a typo. 

[Raza]

Or you can get a 535i which is better performing, better handling, and better feeling than the E350!

But it sucks so hard my brother won't even consider one. 

[Raza]

That's one of the better colors. My personal favorite is Truffle Mica it's a dark grey but looks bronze-ish in certian light. I doubt you say one though, they are fairly rare. Have you played with the useless self-parking or is it not equipped with it?

They had to go find it, and it's got a few options combinations that you don't usually see, apparently, according to the dealer. 

Yes, it has the self park feature.  I haven't used it yet, and I told my dad never to use it. 

[Raza]

IMHO, you're dad's an idiot. 

What was his daily driver before?  The boxster wasn't his only car right?



On getting a sports car, as much as I hate to sound like the conservative grandpa yet again why not work for a few years and save up some cash before blowing it on a second car?

For someone my age, I have a lot of savings, I think.  I could save it, but for what?  I mean, I would save it, but I can't think of any reason to go out of my way to save money.  I'm not getting married (I don't even have a serious girlfriend), and even if I do, I'm not having kids, so I don't have any expensive anchors weighing me down in the near future.  I could buy a house, but why tie myself to a mortgage and one place? 

I just don't have any reason to save a whole lot of money when I could take a small loan on a used sports car, pay it off in a year, and then own it for little running costs?