Upcoming car you are most excited about.

Rich · December 30, 2009, 03:58:34 PM

Mostly the 2011 Mustang GT

To a lesser extent, the refreshed R56 and the ND Miata

Eye of the Tiger · December 30, 2009, 04:16:10 PM

500

Raza · December 30, 2009, 05:55:40 PM

Quote from: rohan on December 30, 2009, 02:37:23 PM
I'm completely in love with the new 7 but with it costing north of $100,000 (one's on my dealers lot anyway) this one looks very much like it and it's got my heart pounding! Only thing I dont like about this one is it's a little too much like the 7 but who cares with a 4.4l twin turbo 8 that the dealer says is making 0-60 numbers south of 5 seconds? And honestly it makes the E-class look like a bunch of 5th graders drew it up.

Wow, it looks really fucking good there! Like a bigger, grown up 3 series.

the Teuton · December 30, 2009, 07:00:14 PM

It looks great, but it's nothing groundbreaking...thank goodness...

Raza · December 30, 2009, 07:15:22 PM

Quote from: the Teuton on December 30, 2009, 07:00:14 PM
It looks great, but it's nothing groundbreaking...thank goodness...

A good looking vehicle from BMW? It may not be groundbreaking, but it sure as shit is refreshing.

SVT666 · December 31, 2009, 02:49:56 AM

All is right with the world. The 2011 Mustang GT will weigh just 23 lbs more then the current car with an additional 97 hp.

GoCougs · December 31, 2009, 03:08:20 AM

Quote from: HEMI666 on December 31, 2009, 02:49:56 AM
All is right with the world. The 2011 Mustang GT will weigh just 23 lbs more then the current car with an additional 97 hp.

Why in gods' name would you put so much stock into such things???

AutobahnSHO · December 31, 2009, 06:22:13 AM

Quote from: GoCougs on December 31, 2009, 03:08:20 AM
Why in gods' name would you put so much stock into such things???

That is Critical World Safety News.

sportyaccordy · December 31, 2009, 06:31:42 AM

Quote from: GoCougs on December 31, 2009, 03:08:20 AM
Why in gods' name would you put so much stock into such things???

Cause usually improvements come with significant weight... plus dude is excited about the car

Seems pretty straightforward to me. It will have close to the power of the Camaro SS with about 1000# less weight, and a lower cost. That is just full of win IMO

Raza · December 31, 2009, 06:38:06 AM

Quote from: sportyaccordy on December 31, 2009, 06:31:42 AM
Cause usually improvements come with significant weight... plus dude is excited about the car

Seems pretty straightforward to me. It will have close to the power of the Camaro SS with about 1000# less weight, and a lower cost. That is just full of win IMO

At a lower cost? The current price of the Mustang GT is higher than the Camaro SS, isn't it? The car has significant upgrades and a lower cost?

MX793 · December 31, 2009, 08:34:34 AM

Quote from: Raza on December 31, 2009, 06:38:06 AM
At a lower cost? The current price of the Mustang GT is higher than the Camaro SS, isn't it? The car has significant upgrades and a lower cost?

The weight difference is under 400#, first off. Second, the base GT undercuts the price of the base Camaro SS by about $2K, but the base GT is absolutely stripped of amenities and there are few factory options (unlike the previous iteration where you could get leather or the Shaker 500 stereo in the base car as options). Similarly equipped, they're within a few hundred dollars. The GT Premium with track pack and all the same goodies as a 2SS is likely a little bit more.

SVT666 · December 31, 2009, 09:45:21 AM

Quote from: Raza link=topic=19190.msg1233815#msg1233815 date=1262266686
At a lower cost? The current price of the Mustang GT is higher than the Camaro SS, isn't it? The car has significant upgrades and a lower cost?

I built them on both the US and Canadian sites and comparably equipped, the Camaro was a few hundred more on the US site, and on the Canadian site it was a couple grand more then the Mustang.

Vinsanity · January 03, 2010, 12:05:21 PM

FWIW, the Mustang does give you a better interior.

MrH · January 03, 2010, 12:06:46 PM

Jesus, can't we keep the Mustang vs. Camaro bitching contained in the three fucking threads dedicated to it already?

Raza · January 03, 2010, 07:29:41 PM

Is the new 5 series going to have a stick?

the Teuton · January 03, 2010, 09:55:59 PM

This proves my point: a 620 hp 550i.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/03/2011-bmw-5-series-tuned-by-racing-dynamics/

The M5 is officially a waste of money.

sportyaccordy · January 04, 2010, 10:01:50 AM

Quote from: the Teuton on January 03, 2010, 09:55:59 PM
This proves my point: a 620 hp 550i.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/03/2011-bmw-5-series-tuned-by-racing-dynamics/

The M5 is officially a waste of money.

Now now just wait. Maybe they will install a thrilling NA V12 recalling the spirit of the McLaren F1. An interesting proposition, as well as a harkening to the original M5s, as well as a reasonable alternative to whatever a tuner can come up with. Plus they will be able to legitimately charge a price premium over even a top of the line 550i Sport. Win fcking win.

I am pretty sure they will follow in the structure set by the X5/6 M though.

Are they making a new 6 as well?

nickdrinkwater · January 04, 2010, 12:41:15 PM

I'm looking forward to the LFA. Not that I will ever get my hands on one

SVT666 · January 04, 2010, 01:14:58 PM

Quote from: nickdrinkwater on January 04, 2010, 12:41:15 PM
I'm looking forward to the LFA. Not that I will ever get my hands on one

Top Gear drove it last night. Fastest ever lap in the wet by 3 seconds. Impressive car.

sportyaccordy · January 04, 2010, 02:32:05 PM

Quote from: HEMI666 on January 04, 2010, 01:14:58 PM
Top Gear drove it last night. Fastest ever lap in the wet by 3 seconds. Impressive car.

Shit... really? What episode # was it?

SVT666 · January 04, 2010, 02:45:01 PM

Quote from: sportyaccordy on January 04, 2010, 02:32:05 PM
Shit... really? What episode # was it?

Episode 7

nickdrinkwater · January 05, 2010, 01:24:58 PM

Quote from: HEMI666 on January 04, 2010, 01:14:58 PM
Top Gear drove it last night. Fastest ever lap in the wet by 3 seconds. Impressive car.

I saw it...posted in the TG thread!

Raza · January 06, 2010, 01:46:24 PM

I've got to go download the episodes I've missed and then watch them.

MidnightDave · January 10, 2010, 10:25:26 AM

Thread is spot on for me: I'm selling my '06 MINI b/c I'm bored with it, and there's nothing I want out right now, (that I can justify the investment to the wifey), so I'm going to buy a dirt bike (WR250F) from a buddy and screw around for a year or two till that Toyobaru or whatever you call it, the 2011 'stang and some other cars come out and prove out...

Atomic · January 14, 2010, 06:53:02 PM

the 2010 detroit auto show makes me hunger for the mercedes-benz e-class ragtop and cadillac cts-v coupe. nothing too lofty, really. the buick gs looks sweet, but i cannot see myself owning one. it's the "buick thing", i guess. i look forward to seeing the cadillac xts, but again, not my thing. i simply love those big american cars from yore. something about a massive grille, and from caddy, the "fins" of yesterday. glad to see them (in modern form) on the xts, unlike the sts. the fiat 500 looks much better than pre auto show pics indicated. not my kinda car, but i can now see the appeal.