[quote]Aggv wrote:
E28 and E30 M model BMW’s are increasing in value these days, similar to air-cooled Porsche’s. [/quote]
I saw a mint 2003 M5 with sub 40k miles on it maybe two years ago on auto trader for $25k. I knew at the time I should have snatched it up. [/quote]
The E39 M5 is one of those cars where i would spend the extra $$$ to make sure it was properly maintained. Otherwise it could really bend you over, remember they only used the S62 V8 in the E39 M5, and Z8 so it’s not exactly common place.
[quote]SexMachine wrote:
I don’t like the lines. They’re more aerodynamic sure. But the British cars look better. More classy, refined and prestigious.
[quote]SexMachine wrote:
I don’t like the lines. They’re more aerodynamic sure. But the British cars look better. More classy, refined and prestigious.
1939 Bentley[/quote]
I think you mean pretentious.[/quote]
Not at all. On the contrary they’re very understated and reserved. That’s what I like about them.
Love the XJR, particularly the 03 model. Unfortunately the M5 was also in the same price segment and you would have to be mental to pick the Jaguar over the M5.
[quote]SexMachine wrote:
I love how cars reflect the national character. Jaguars, Aston Martins, Bentleys, Rolls Royce - they’re so English looking and refined and traditional. Then the German cars with their supreme engineering and austere, functional interior. And the fiery Italian sports cars. Toys for playboys to zoom around the South of France and Northern Italy. The sublime red Ferraris. The crazy Lamborghinis and Maseratis.[/quote]
The GTO is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, period. Sucks they only made 33 of them. Imagine shelling out $25 million for the damn thing and some dumb bitch in a Camry taps your bumper?
I love this car because it’s so simple, back to basics. It has no power steering, it’s not an option. But a muffler delete is an option. Plus it’s pretty and Italian.
Awesome. My neighbor had one of those when I was growing up. The long, wedge-like front end always reminded me of the Aston Martin Lagonda.[/quote]
Oh Wow! I am glad you brought this car up. It was so ahead of it’s time when it was made. Reliability wasn’t a strong point, but the car is gorgeous, even today.
I got to drive one in a parking lot once. It wasn’t much, but it was cool to hear all the screens warm up when you turned the key. Unfortunately, the person who had it did not take very good care of it.
I am not much of a truck guy, but this thing is just stupid, which is why I love it. It’s absurd at every level.
I mean, how this got past the bean counters at Mercedes is beyond me, but I am glad they did it. It only comes as an AMG Model. There is no ‘standard’ version.
[quote]Aggv wrote:
If you’ve never driven a 911, do yourself a favor and take one for a spin. Nothing comes close[/quote]
I agree for the most part. It’s a completely unique car created and polished to undermine physics at every turn.
And you only understand it when you drive it, then and only then, do you “get it”. The car has such a unique character, is so ridiculously easy to drive fast and feels like no other car.
The early '80’s nearly saw the demise of this car. I am so glad Porsche came to their senses and recommitted to it.
One of my ‘bucket list’ things to do is to drive every generation of 911 from '63.5 on up. I would really like to know what the early ones felt like.
