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Title: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 12,000 RPM on July 27, 2016, 08:33:14 AM
Family ride? Track day animal? Who says you have to choose?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RVr8XkeuKA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RVr8XkeuKA)

:hammerhead:  :wtf:
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 2o6 on July 27, 2016, 08:57:06 AM
I read "MCM" as 'man crush monday' and I got really confused for a solid 30 seconds.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Raza on July 27, 2016, 09:02:08 AM
Quote from: 2o6 on July 27, 2016, 08:57:06 AM
I read "MCM" as 'man crush monday' and I got really confused for a solid 30 seconds.

Is that a thing?  I know about WCW and TBT and Taco Tuesday.  I guess it makes sense. 
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 12,000 RPM on July 27, 2016, 09:29:44 AM
Definitely a thing, and not just in the gay / CarSPIN community
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Raza on July 27, 2016, 10:32:17 AM
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on July 27, 2016, 09:29:44 AM
Definitely a thing, and not just in the gay / CarSPIN community

I'm so behind.  Are kids still saying "on fleek" and "rad"?  Does bad still mean good?  Can I still wear a life preserver as a fashion statement?
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: CaminoRacer on July 27, 2016, 10:52:55 AM
Yes, in fact some fancy restaurants in LA won't seat you unless you're wearing a life preserver
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Raza on July 27, 2016, 11:14:28 AM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 27, 2016, 10:52:55 AM
Yes, in fact some fancy restaurants in LA won't seat you unless you're wearing a life preserver

Good, because that's how I fucking roll.

(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/bttf/images/e/e5/Martyvest1955.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110112223247)
Title: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 11:18:22 AM
I have driven the X5 and X6 M on track at BMW events. They are a riot. But I'd never get one to actually track it in real life. The running costs of tracking those just in expendables - brakes, tires - are insane. They are also not allowed in my track club. Cayenne is the same story.

As a matter of fact a club friend is offering to sell me his 2010 X5M with about 35,000 miles. I'd spend half of what a new X5 5.0 or XC90 cost. But I want a car that I can trust won't leave us stranded with the baby in the middle of nowhere. For that I already have the M5.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: CaminoRacer on July 27, 2016, 11:18:35 AM
Sorry but the style has gone full hipster now. Those newfangled vests are so gauche.

(https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/little-boy-wearing-life-preserver-looking-camera-67331866.jpg)
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 11:25:04 AM
Quote from: Raza  on July 27, 2016, 09:02:08 AM
Is that a thing?  I know about WCW and TBT and Taco Tuesday.  I guess it makes sense.
This is Carspin where gay is the norm, so not surprising at all at the confusion.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: MrH on July 27, 2016, 11:34:46 AM
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 11:18:22 AM
I have driven the X5 and X6 M on track at BMW events. They are a riot. But I'd never get one to actually track it in real life. The running costs of tracking those just in expendables - brakes, tires - are insane. They are also not allowed in my track club. Cayenne is the same story.

As a matter of fact a club friend is offering to sell me his 2010 X5M with about 35,000 miles. I'd spend half of what a new X5 5.0 or XC90 cost. But I want a car that I can trust won't leave us stranded with the baby in the middle of nowhere. For that I already have the M5.

That says everything about BMW.

A used car with 35k miles?  No, I need something I can trust :lol:
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: SJ_GTI on July 27, 2016, 11:48:10 AM
Quote from: MrH on July 27, 2016, 11:34:46 AM
That says everything about BMW.

A used car with 35k miles?  No, I need something I can trust :lol:

Ouch.  :lol:
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 01:05:43 PM
Quote from: MrH on July 27, 2016, 11:34:46 AM
That says everything about BMW.

A used car with 35k miles?  No, I need something I can trust :lol:

Quote from: SJ_GTI on July 27, 2016, 11:48:10 AM
Ouch.  :lol:
Well, a 6 pot BMW I can trust not to leave me stranded. The turbo V8s no, especially of that vintage.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: MrH on July 27, 2016, 01:08:01 PM
The fact you even have to preface it with a certain type of engine still says a lot.

If someone said, "I need something that won't leave me stranded", a 35k mile used Toyota (any model really) would work.  Just the opposite for BMW.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: MrH on July 27, 2016, 01:08:01 PM
The fact you even have to preface it with a certain type of engine still says a lot.

If someone said, "I need something that won't leave me stranded", a 35k mile used Toyota (any model really) would work.  Just the opposite for BMW.

I wonder, who is the mythic manufacturer that builds a reliable 600hp 0-60 in sub 3 seconds SUV?

I want something that won't leave stranded (for a few years) and will outaccelerate almost anything. Hence, new X5 V8 sound good. Or Cayenne S (but too expensive).
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 2o6 on July 27, 2016, 01:43:49 PM
The GMC Yukon isn't as fast, but still not 'slow', and has more room and a very nice interior.  :huh:
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Char on July 27, 2016, 01:46:39 PM
Quote from: Raza  on July 27, 2016, 11:14:28 AM
Good, because that's how I fucking roll.

(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/bttf/images/e/e5/Martyvest1955.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110112223247)

I literally lol'd
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 68_427 on July 27, 2016, 03:53:14 PM
FWIW my friends brother has the latest gen x5m and never been in the shop unexpectedly.  He drives 100+ miles a day too
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 04:04:30 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on July 27, 2016, 03:53:14 PM
FWIW my friends brother has the latest gen x5m and never been in the shop unexpectedly.  He drives 100+ miles a day too

Latest gen is fine. The early twin turbo V8s are the ones that are very problematic. They've been ok for the last 3-4 years or so.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Laconian on July 27, 2016, 04:12:11 PM
Quote from: Raza  on July 27, 2016, 10:32:17 AM
I'm so behind.  Are kids still saying "on fleek" and "rad"?  Does bad still mean good?  Can I still wear a life preserver as a fashion statement?

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/168864/20160707/microsoft-invites-bae-interns-to-get-lit-and-enjoy-hella-noms-at-its-beer-pong-party.htm (http://www.techtimes.com/articles/168864/20160707/microsoft-invites-bae-interns-to-get-lit-and-enjoy-hella-noms-at-its-beer-pong-party.htm)
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: FoMoJo on July 27, 2016, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on July 27, 2016, 01:43:49 PM
The GMC Yukon isn't as fast, but still not 'slow', and has more room and a very nice interior.  :huh:
A friend of ours has one.  For all its bulk, it's still pretty tight inside.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Raza on July 27, 2016, 04:20:31 PM
Quote from: Char on July 27, 2016, 01:46:39 PM
I literally lol'd

:lol:
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Raza on July 27, 2016, 04:21:28 PM
Quote from: Laconian on July 27, 2016, 04:12:11 PM
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/168864/20160707/microsoft-invites-bae-interns-to-get-lit-and-enjoy-hella-noms-at-its-beer-pong-party.htm (http://www.techtimes.com/articles/168864/20160707/microsoft-invites-bae-interns-to-get-lit-and-enjoy-hella-noms-at-its-beer-pong-party.htm)

I know what beer pong is.  And I've been to a party before. 

What the fuck everything else though. 
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 68_427 on July 27, 2016, 09:48:34 PM
The sound of the M2 blows the S series engine in the 3/4 out of the water.  Especially from inside the car.
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 12,000 RPM on July 28, 2016, 05:40:46 AM
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 01:33:30 PM
I wonder, who is the mythic manufacturer that builds a reliable 600hp 0-60 in sub 3 seconds SUV?

I want something that won't leave stranded (for a few years) and will outaccelerate almost anything. Hence, new X5 V8 sound good. Or Cayenne S (but too expensive).
Infiniti FX with the V8

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (I know, I know)
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: 68_427 on July 28, 2016, 05:59:25 AM
I'm sure he wants something with a turbro
Title: Re: MCM.... looks like you can have the best of both worlds for the family car
Post by: Char on July 28, 2016, 07:15:31 AM
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on July 27, 2016, 11:25:04 AM
This is Carspin where gay is the norm, so not surprising at all at the confusion.

Honestly, I was lost too.  :huh: