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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Alpha on September 17, 2002, 03:24:47 pm
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Ok here's the deal, what's you favorite car and WHY, good statements please. And don't go like Ferrari or something like that.
Why? I'm getting a new car because my sister is getting my old one (first time is good to be the oldest brother), I'm looking at a max price of $30k's because my dad is gonna help with the payments.
Of course, this is a hypotetical situation, this may not happen and my sister may get a used car. But when first got my used car we suffered a lot with stuff breaking down, so that's why I MAY get a new car.
By the way, I live in the US. So remember not all cars are avaiable here (comparing to Europe and other countries).
What I have in mind? A '03 Subaru Impreza WRX. 227 bhp (Horsepower), turbo, all-wheel-drive, in less words; a rally car!!
Ok, I figured this could be a good discussion topic and I could also get some good input. Hope there's no problem with it...
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Either an M1A1 Abrams with a fully operational 100mm turret and one of those cool new electronic warfare rigs, or a VTOL hovercraft with enough ground clearance to deal with most traffic problems once and for all.
The first because you can blow up ****, the second because I happen to be making one in my garage. And because it's cool, even if it's only got a top speed of 30 or 40 mph.
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De Lorean, what with the brushed steel finish, gull-wing doors and time traveling/flying.
I've already got a DMC t-shirt, just need the car...
[EDIT] Eye candy --> (http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/32/31993/515.jpg)
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somehow I don't think that will help him Stryke, allthough that would be sweet.
Personally, I'd also go with the Subaru, or maybe an Altima. ohh, the Nissan 350z is also in that price range I think. Porsche performance/Not Porsche price
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Originally posted by Stryke 9
Either an M1A1 Abrams with a fully operational 100mm turret and one of those cool new electronic warfare rigs, or a VTOL hovercraft with enough ground clearance to deal with most traffic problems once and for all.
The first because you can blow up ****, the second because I happen to be making one in my garage. And because it's cool, even if it's only got a top speed of 30 or 40 mph.
Nice! What's the retail on those??? :D
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Originally posted by diamondgeezer
De Lorean, what with the brushed steel finish, gull-wing doors and time traveling/flying.
I've already got a DMC t-shirt, just need the car...
Hey did you know that if you go to the Gamestop.com site and click on the promotion of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City there's actually a sweepstake to win a Delorean. I entered but the odds of winning are not that high.
At least I'm trying... :p
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Not sure. If there's an army surplus Abrams on the market, it'll probably have its turret screwed up and engine block shot to hell, so it'll be relatively cheap (ten thousand dollarish, I'd imagine), and would only take a few months to restore.
The jumper, well, I'm trying out a design since I can't afford a car, so that should tell you the price range. There's no guarantee that it'd work, and I haven't worked out a power source yet, so it may not even be worth that. Still, I'll sell you a copy of the blueprints for, oh, say, $2500. That should take care of the fan system for me, and that's all I really need at this point. Problem is, it DOES cost moeny to make, and I'm skint. Something like $500 in life savings, $30 pocket change, and that's it. Not even enough for a housing.
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Hey diamondgeezer, did you know that they actually kinda retrofitted a new Celica to look like a Back to the Future time machine. I live in Orlando, FL, and not too long ago went to Universal Studios. They had this "retrofitted" Celica by the attraction, it was just horrible. If I'm able to get a picture I'll post it so you can see it.
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*shudder*
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Dark Blue Mini Cooper, rally set up, like in the Italian Job, but with a scottish flag on the roof.
Or, to go into the realms of insantiy, Jaguar XJ220. Or even an ole' E-type, provided it actually runs.
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The car I want to own: the Ford XB Falcon GT Sedan, i just love it :nod:
http://www.falcongt.com.au/RODSXBGT.html
just need to put the wheel on the left :p
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Originally posted by venom2506
The car I want to own: the Ford XB Falcon GT Sedan, i just love it :nod:
http://www.falcongt.com.au/RODSXBGT.html
just need to put the wheel on the left :p
now that would ruin the car. But MAN what a car
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Well, I'll have to say the best car that has a good price/value coparison is the subaru WRX sports wagon (not sure if that's the exact type but something like that) 'cause it's 4wd and is pretty cheap for it's value (I've heard)
Another good one is the PTcruiser LE just because... well PT man!!! ;)
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Cat 797 definitely. As to why I like it, these pictures make it apparent: :D
http://www.cat.com/about_cat/news/03_products_n_services/images/797wtrk2.jpg
http://www.cat.com/about_cat/news/03_products_n_services/images/797wtrk3.jpg
Too bad it costs $3 million. :(
Realistically speaking, I have not really made up my mind on what I want to buy later on (I don't need a vehicle at all least for another two years minimum, and even this I will not be buying my own until after another five or six years), but probably some sort of big-rig truck in the $55k-$60k range. That is somewhat expensive, but quite reachable after saving up for a few years.
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Delorean, all the way. Stainless steel, extremely rare, '80s sports car styling, gull wing doors. BUT! Did you know that the Delorean Motor Company is still in business?! They supply parts and maintenance. But what's more, is that they buy used Deloreans, completely refurbish them, and sell them WITH WARRANTY for under $30 grand!! It's fantastic! I'm getting one as soon as I get out of school.
More information: http://www.delorean.com/
They have free E-mail, too. That's why I'm on there!
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(http://www.mershons.com/photos/4686.jpg)
1969 Mustang Mach I :drools:
Only $22000.
It's in Ohio.....
Either that or the Delorean.
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one of these (http://www.moller.com/skycar/m400/) would be sweet.
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1969 Mustang Mach I
:yes: :yes: :yes: yes yes yes yes!!! YES YES YES !!! More more MORE MORE!!! ;) yeah baby! :cool:
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1959 Cadillac (preferably pink)
why? Because it's classic, it's powerful, it's overall awesome!
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
failed beetles songs
"We all live in a pink cadillac, a pink cadillac, a pink cadillac"
:nervous:
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:D lol Knight Templar :D :D :D :D :D
(http://members.tripod.com/~cool59/mp6.jpg)
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:D :D :D
so my 2nd grade teacher was a lil fruity...
"all the kids back when i was in Elementary school used to call me "Guy Pie" (name is guy...) so i know how hurtful names names can really be"
"Can we call you Mr. GuyPie?"
"NO"
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Thank you every one, I've made my decision.................
I'll get the PINK CADILLAC
;) :D :p
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Originally posted by CP5670
Cat 797 definitely. As to why I like it, these pictures make it apparent: :D
http://www.cat.com/about_cat/news/03_products_n_services/images/797wtrk2.jpg
http://www.cat.com/about_cat/news/03_products_n_services/images/797wtrk3.jpg
Too bad it costs $3 million. :(
Realistically speaking, I have not really made up my mind on what I want to buy later on (I don't need a vehicle at all least for another two years minimum, and even this I will not be buying my own until after another five or six years), but probably some sort of big-rig truck in the $55k-$60k range. That is somewhat expensive, but quite reachable after saving up for a few years.
OO;; That's a big fuggin' truck!! Can you imagine cruising down the highway with that thing? You'd be able to crush every single car on the road as if they were made of paper!
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yeah, that thing is soooooo useful for everyday's life :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by venom2506
yeah, that thing is soooooo useful for everyday's life :rolleyes:
For women yes:p
For men now:D
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Originally posted by darkage
For women yes:p
For men now:D
for women? what a woman would do with a truck? excepted if she works in transport of course :p.
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Originally posted by venom2506
for women? what a woman would do with a truck? excepted if she works in transport of course :p.
Women like shopping and the normal cars are getting to small for the stuff they bought, thats why there usefull for women:p
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Originally posted by darkage
Women like shopping and the normal cars are getting to small for the stuff they bought, thats why there usefull for women:p
:blah:
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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish ;7
(http://www.astonmartin.com/media_gallery/vanquish/car3_800.jpg) ("http://www.astonmartin.com/vanquish_intro_base.html")
Wouldn't say no to a Harley bike tho. (Yes, I'm a rock n' roll romantic... #Everything louder than everything else!)
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:cool:
(http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/graphics/tuscanr/newnewpics/front.jpg)
(http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/graphics/tuscanr/newnewpics/tracking_rear.jpg)
It's the TVR Tuscan, sweet car :D
I couldn't find the TVR speed 12 though....
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(http://www.cnn.com/TECH/9709/25/land.speed.record/thrust.large.jpg)
(http://www.abacuspub.com/photos/Harrier.jpg)
(http://www.space-readyroom.de/SAAB_Isscv_2.jpg)
And why the hell can't I find a decent pic of Danger Mouse's jam jar?
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yeah, that's obviously what we call cars :rolleyes:
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Really? :nervous:
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oh, and you picked up the only bad ship design of the series, congrats :D
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Originally posted by venom2506
oh, and you picked up the only bad ship design of the series, congrats :D
You did see the finale right? It came into it's own then.
HOO-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *boom*
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Originally posted by venom2506
oh, and you picked up the only bad ship design of the series, congrats :D
Oh, now I'm going to have to hate you forever :rolleyes:
:D
[EDIT] The six VCD S:AAB set I won on auction turned up this morning... joy... :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Originally posted by an0n
You did see the finale right? It came into it's own then.
HOO-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *boom*
yeah, I saw it. I dunno about the story of the show itself, but wild guess: it got cancelled, right?
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Originally posted by venom2506
yeah, I saw it. I dunno about the story of the show itself, but wild guess: it got cancelled, right?
I don't think it was ever meant to be anything more than a one-off. After all, only three survived, one of them dropped out of the military and another was critically injured.
And the finale was the penultimate battle. They'd reached their homeworld with almost the entire fleets of both races facing off against each other. You can hardly make a second series out of a few hours of battle.
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yes, it is, and i still haven't found out who ate my strawberries in cream.
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Saleen S7, first american supercar ala Ferrari
(http://www.jorsm.com/~jpanfil/saleen%20s7.JPG)
hummer with AT missile launcher ;7
(http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/hmmwv-dvic368.jpg)
and just for fun. the biggest disgrace in automotive engineering is:
(http://www.mindspring.com/~corvair/image/trabi.jpg)
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Originally posted by an0n
I don't think it was ever meant to be anything more than a one-off. After all, only three survived, one of them dropped out of the military and another was critically injured.
And the finale was the penultimate battle. They'd reached their homeworld with almost the entire fleets of both races facing off against each other. You can hardly make a second series out of a few hours of battle.
well, seems to me they wrote this end quickly to have a "real" end.
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Hmmm... is it just me, or are all of the cars pictured on this except two renders? And fair to poorish ones at that?
Anyway. Prowlers kick arse, as does pretty much every concept car ever made.
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I want this car!
(http://members.tripod.co.uk/bensfingerofdoom/My Car.jpg)
No, I've already got it. Don't take the piss. I got it up to 110 mph. And I fitted a new engine yesterday ;)
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My dad's 80something BMW 630csi
Lots of room (I'm a tall guy... need room), fast, looks good.. now to find some pics...
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1969 Hurst Olds. also known as the Winged Wonder. or GTO, any year
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Here in my car
I feel safest of all
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My lil ol piece of crap
(http://icestar.hypermart.net/lonewolf/0000.JPG)
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I bought it on Muswell Hill
From a bloke from Brazil
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o.O
I want this
(http://icestar.hypermart.net/lonewolf/prodroll1.jpg)
(http://icestar.hypermart.net/lonewolf/interior2.jpg)
Pickup convertible