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OT - For Car Lovers: Some Recent Exotic Spottings

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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,360
    We were all pulling for you.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269
    Mercedes was the biggest joke of all. Terrible interior, outdated tech, cheap leather, and every single car that was outside had rotors that looked like this. Even the Maybach rotors were this bad. 

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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,360
    DoubleEgger said:
    Mercedes was the biggest joke of all. Terrible interior, outdated tech, cheap leather, and every single car that was outside had rotors that looked like this. Even the Maybach rotors were this bad. 


     Every time we test drove a Mercedes I felt like I should have a poodle in my lap and be looking for Grey Poupon.  I had a ML320 for a number of years and it was a nice car. It was built like a tank with nice leather, the cup holders were in front of the vents though (blowing AC on your coffee or heat on your pop*) and it had a 11 gallon fuel tank with a similar mpg so I was always nervous like the battery car folks.  Spot rust on rotors would not bother me, they just need to be driven, I remember seeing new cars with temporary plastic rotor covers to hide that spot rust but i don't remember where and they looked worse/silly.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,870
    DoubleEgger said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Merry Christmas!  … to someone else. 


    Nice!!  What a beast.  What are you picking up?

    Turbo S!  My man!  That is my dream machine, even more than a GT3RS!
    Man I’m just busting your chops. I stopped in to look at the Cayenne models while vehicle shopping this afternoon. I was surprised but I like my Q8 a lot better.  
    The Q8s are very very nice, same exact platform too, did they have a Cayenne S or Turbo models in?  I find those more comparable to the Q8.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    The Q8s are very very nice, same exact platform too, did they have a Cayenne S or Turbo models in?  I find those more comparable to the Q8.
    Yeah they had all of them including a $180k variant. It felt like the Cayenne was a minimum of $25k more expensive than the Q8 for basically the same car. 

    I’m still convinced that the Audi RS Q8 is the best two row SUV for the money. 

    I actually liked the Land Rover Sport as well. Very sleek and minimalist. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,870
    edited December 2024
    DoubleEgger said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    The Q8s are very very nice, same exact platform too, did they have a Cayenne S or Turbo models in?  I find those more comparable to the Q8.
    Yeah they had all of them including a $180k variant. It felt like the Cayenne was a minimum of $25k more expensive than the Q8 for basically the same car. 

    I’m still convinced that the Audi RS Q8 is the best two row SUV for the money. 

    I actually liked the Land Rover Sport as well. Very sleek and minimalist. 
    The wife really wanted an RS Q8, but none were available at the time.  I lobbied hard for the Porsche, however, I agree with you on your assessment of the Q8, it is a banger of a SUV.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269
    alaskanassasin said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Mercedes was the biggest joke of all. Terrible interior, outdated tech, cheap leather, and every single car that was outside had rotors that looked like this. Even the Maybach rotors were this bad. 


     Every time we test drove a Mercedes I felt like I should have a poodle in my lap and be looking for Grey Poupon.  I had a ML320 for a number of years and it was a nice car. It was built like a tank with nice leather, the cup holders were in front of the vents though (blowing AC on your coffee or heat on your pop*) and it had a 11 gallon fuel tank with a similar mpg so I was always nervous like the battery car folks.  Spot rust on rotors would not bother me, they just need to be driven, I remember seeing new cars with temporary plastic rotor covers to hide that spot rust but i don't remember where and they looked worse/silly.
    I went to five dealerships in the last two days and MB was the only one with any rotor rust. I saw zero rust elsewhere. They must be using a different metal compound than every one else. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    The Q8s are very very nice, same exact platform too, did they have a Cayenne S or Turbo models in?  I find those more comparable to the Q8.
    Yeah they had all of them including a $180k variant. It felt like the Cayenne was a minimum of $25k more expensive than the Q8 for basically the same car. 

    I’m still convinced that the Audi RS Q8 is the best two row SUV for the money. 

    I actually liked the Land Rover Sport as well. Very sleek and minimalist. 
    The wife really wanted an RS Q8, but none were available at the time.  I lobbied hard for the Porsche, however, I agree with you on your assessment of the Q8, it is a banger of a SUV.
    It’s been a good one. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,870
    DoubleEgger said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    The Q8s are very very nice, same exact platform too, did they have a Cayenne S or Turbo models in?  I find those more comparable to the Q8.
    Yeah they had all of them including a $180k variant. It felt like the Cayenne was a minimum of $25k more expensive than the Q8 for basically the same car. 

    I’m still convinced that the Audi RS Q8 is the best two row SUV for the money. 

    I actually liked the Land Rover Sport as well. Very sleek and minimalist. 
    The wife really wanted an RS Q8, but none were available at the time.  I lobbied hard for the Porsche, however, I agree with you on your assessment of the Q8, it is a banger of a SUV.
    It’s been a good one. 
    My wife’s favorite colour too!  Nice 

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,233
    DoubleEgger said:

    Looks might hard to get in and out of - especially if that is the driver pictured. 

    Naturally, it’s pretty much the only reason I don’t own one. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269
    GrateEggspectations said:
    DoubleEgger said:

    Looks might hard to get in and out of - especially if that is the driver pictured. 

    Naturally, it’s pretty much the only reason I don’t own one. 
    It was that guy’s car. I’d buy one if it got better gas mileage  ;)
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,392
    GrateEggspectations said:
    DoubleEgger said:

    Looks might hard to get in and out of - especially if that is the driver pictured. 

    Naturally, it’s pretty much the only reason I don’t own one. 
    I'm wondering if it's even visible in the rear-view mirror in the truck in front.  
    ___________

    They call them heated seats ... because rear defroster was already taken.


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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,870
    DoubleEgger said:

    Glad to see it being driven!  Even if it looks like a dreary midwestern afternoon with threats of snow.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,490

    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,988
    dbCooper said:

    I believe those are called Korean Krack Pipes
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,233
    @dbCooper

    I have seen these types of pipes on heavily modified cars, and I guess they can have their charm for some in that context, but I wonder what would compel an individual to put them on an apparently stock Hyundai (Elantra?). 

    Live and let live. 
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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,490
    GrateEggspectations said:
    @dbCooper

    I have seen these types of pipes on heavily modified cars, and I guess they can have their charm for some in that context, but I wonder what would compel an individual to put them on an apparently stock Hyundai (Elantra?). 

    Live and let live. 

    They sure seemed out of place to me.  Ride height was lowered so maybe other mods too.  Maybe a V8 in the front!  :)
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,233
    @dbCooper

    True. Ride height definitely considerably lowered. Had missed that at quick glance. 
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  • Buckwoody Egger
    Buckwoody Egger Posts: 883
    what a wonderful way to burn a leg.  right after burning through a small paycheck. 

    also an injury attorney opportunity. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269
    Buckwoody Egger said:
    what a wonderful way to burn a leg.  right after burning through a small paycheck. 

    also an injury attorney opportunity. 
    1-800-CALL-KEN
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,870

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,360
    Viper?
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,870
    alaskanassasin said:
    Viper?
    Yup!  An ACR edition (American Club Racer).

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,269
    @kl8ton


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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,873
    DoubleEgger said:
    @kl8ton


    You shouldn't have!  Thank you!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,360
    that thing look bad ass!
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,233
    billt01 said:
    Getting a service done

    this was in the showroom 

    no ECU
    no bluetooth
    No safety features

    just a diesel you can put 2 million miles on


    Love it. Low tech is the best tech, IMO. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,278
    No exotics in this link but an interesting breakdown:

    Ranked: Most Satisfying vs. Most Reliable Car Brands in 2024


    https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-most-satisfying-vs-most-reliable-car-brands-in-2024/
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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