2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR
12-21-2003, 12:03 AM
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Originally posted by Qhris
I'd hijack it and selll it on Ebay!!:D That'd teach him!
I'd hijack it and selll it on Ebay!!:D That'd teach him!
Enjoyed your album of your rx8 wicked .
I have always been amazed by the idiots who carjack old cars hey if you must do it go for something worthwile, with class , if you get caugth at least you have great memoriesof a nice ride.
Selling on Ebay is a bit suspicius but i know a guy in russia who would pay for it in any currency of your desire as long as you can deliver. ha ha ha.
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12-21-2003, 12:39 AM
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Thanks for checking out the album - more to come over the next few months....
I hear ya, carjackers are scum. I hope they know how "worthless" the RX-8 is.
I mentioned Ebay as a joke - kinda. i have a friend who almost got taken on a seemingly sweet deal via Ebay. As to your Russian friend, can he take delivery in Portland, Oregon??? _just kidding!_ I have nothing to offer, hot or legitimate. My RX-8 is not for sale, but I'll let him stand next to it fir a photo - $10 OBO.
I hear ya, carjackers are scum. I hope they know how "worthless" the RX-8 is.
I mentioned Ebay as a joke - kinda. i have a friend who almost got taken on a seemingly sweet deal via Ebay. As to your Russian friend, can he take delivery in Portland, Oregon??? _just kidding!_ I have nothing to offer, hot or legitimate. My RX-8 is not for sale, but I'll let him stand next to it fir a photo - $10 OBO.
12-21-2003, 09:33 AM
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
I noticed that it had an AT and was going to say something snotty but figured most of them would be 6MTs. It's only available in AT??? Ugh... liking it less and less by the minute.
I noticed that it had an AT and was going to say something snotty but figured most of them would be 6MTs. It's only available in AT??? Ugh... liking it less and less by the minute.
12-21-2003, 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by cueball
Yep, Automatic tranny only. As I said before, no "super car" deserves that title when it is only available with a AT.
Yep, Automatic tranny only. As I said before, no "super car" deserves that title when it is only available with a AT.
12-21-2003, 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
The bastards do the same nonsense with a lot if not all the AMG models... What a crime.
The bastards do the same nonsense with a lot if not all the AMG models... What a crime.
The rx8 is not a super car but mazda still screwed up IMO by creating a automatic.
12-21-2003, 05:20 PM
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I don't think Mazda screwed up at all. They gave us one of the best 6 speeds available, anywhere.
Sure they made an auto version, but it didn't compromise the six speeds sporting nature. As long as a manual is available then it’s fine by me.
Merc screwed up because you can only get their cars with autos.
Sure they made an auto version, but it didn't compromise the six speeds sporting nature. As long as a manual is available then it’s fine by me.
Merc screwed up because you can only get their cars with autos.
12-21-2003, 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by cueball
I don't think Mazda screwed up at all. They gave us one of the best 6 speeds available, anywhere.
Sure they made an auto version, but it didn't compromise the six speeds sporting nature. As long as a manual is available then it’s fine by me.
Merc screwed up because you can only get their cars with autos.
I don't think Mazda screwed up at all. They gave us one of the best 6 speeds available, anywhere.
Sure they made an auto version, but it didn't compromise the six speeds sporting nature. As long as a manual is available then it’s fine by me.
Merc screwed up because you can only get their cars with autos.
12-21-2003, 07:06 PM
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Merc screwed up because you can only get their cars with autos.
12-21-2003, 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by MikeA
You can pick any Merc. w/ automatic and it will still smoke your RX8's you idiots.
You can pick any Merc. w/ automatic and it will still smoke your RX8's you idiots.
Originally posted by Lock & Load
I agree but by making an auto rx8 has mazda compromised the image of the rotaries?
I agree but by making an auto rx8 has mazda compromised the image of the rotaries?
12-22-2003, 10:07 AM
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i like it...still i'd never spend that much money on a car unless one day i had diarrhea and i just kept shitting hundred dollar bills nonstop...
otherwise, the only thing i dont' like about the SLR is the giant crooked witch nose...
otherwise, the only thing i dont' like about the SLR is the giant crooked witch nose...
12-22-2003, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
If I had 350k to spend on a car...
1.) I'd go buy 2 FordGTs
2.) bring my closest friend along
3.) find someone with the SLR
4.) find out what time he leaves his house every morning
5.) wait for him up the street
6.) blow his doors off every morning to make him realize what a moron he is
7.) then go buy 2 Lotus Elises with the leftover money
If I had 350k to spend on a car...
1.) I'd go buy 2 FordGTs
2.) bring my closest friend along
3.) find someone with the SLR
4.) find out what time he leaves his house every morning
5.) wait for him up the street
6.) blow his doors off every morning to make him realize what a moron he is
7.) then go buy 2 Lotus Elises with the leftover money
Yes it's stupid to spend $350,000 on a car, but then again it's also stupid to spend $138,000 on a car (or whatever price Ford settles upon for the GT).
12-22-2003, 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by Lock & Load
I agree but by making an auto rx8 has mazda compromised the image of the rotaries?
I agree but by making an auto rx8 has mazda compromised the image of the rotaries?
You may not agree with it, and a manual may be much more fun (and generally better for performance) but Mercedes - for whatever reason - has decided that making good automatics is part of their brand image and they're sticking with it.
Strikes me as kind of stupid on their part, but there you have it.
12-22-2003, 02:30 PM
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Originally posted by FamilyGuy
I'm pretty sure the SLR is faster, even though it uses an automatic transmission.. 3.8 second 0-60 mph. I think (?) that the Ford GT is slower, if only by a tiny fraction of a second.
Yes it's stupid to spend $350,000 on a car, but then again it's also stupid to spend $138,000 on a car (or whatever price Ford settles upon for the GT).
I'm pretty sure the SLR is faster, even though it uses an automatic transmission.. 3.8 second 0-60 mph. I think (?) that the Ford GT is slower, if only by a tiny fraction of a second.
Yes it's stupid to spend $350,000 on a car, but then again it's also stupid to spend $138,000 on a car (or whatever price Ford settles upon for the GT).
Take a look at my post in the lounge about the Ford GT, it whooped up on the Ferrari Challenge Stradale and the GT3. There's no real numbers out for the SLR but I'll be shocked if they can make match or better the GTs.
12-22-2003, 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by FamilyGuy
I'm not sure you can even get a Mercedes with a manual transmission, period - can you?
I'm not sure you can even get a Mercedes with a manual transmission, period - can you?
Originally posted by RX8-TX
Isn't MB coming up with a 7 speed auto ?
Isn't MB coming up with a 7 speed auto ?
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12-22-2003, 08:08 PM
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You guys gotta realize that this is a MERCEDES. Mercedes doesn't pride themselves in their automatics, but their overall drivability and civility. They're meant for cruizing and bahn-storming as easily as possible. The car is even being marketed as "THE EVERYDAY SUPERCAR" by Mercedes themselves. Because of this I think it would be odd to have to shift my own gears!!! This is a MERCEDES and it should do damn near everything by itself.
12-23-2003, 05:41 AM
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
Take a look at my post in the lounge about the Ford GT, it whooped up on the Ferrari Challenge Stradale and the GT3. There's no real numbers out for the SLR but I'll be shocked if they can make match or better the GTs.
Take a look at my post in the lounge about the Ford GT, it whooped up on the Ferrari Challenge Stradale and the GT3. There's no real numbers out for the SLR but I'll be shocked if they can make match or better the GTs.
Automobile Magazine had a comparison between a pre-production Ford GT, the Lambhourgini Gallardo, and the Ferrari Modena. They also listed the GT as the fastest and the Modena as the slowest but the review said that the Ferrari was just a little bit more fun to drive.... kind of like the way the 350Z can definitely outrun the RX8 in a straight line but the RX8 has a loyal following anyway.
12-24-2003, 06:45 AM
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Yeah the Ford GT is fast and a better "RACECAR", but you can only get a few types of woman with it!!!!
In the Merc. you can have sex with ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the Merc. you can have sex with ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12-24-2003, 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by MikeA
Yeah the Ford GT is fast and a better "RACECAR", but you can only get a few types of woman with it!!!!
In the Merc. you can have sex with ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah the Ford GT is fast and a better "RACECAR", but you can only get a few types of woman with it!!!!
In the Merc. you can have sex with ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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AT are taking over manuals since the advanced ones shifts as fast as manual and don't require clutch jobs. It's gonna be hard to find manuals in the next 10 years as AT technology takes over (other than sports and economy cars).
BTW, Ferrari offers AT also. It's still a supercar AT or not.
The SLR has a huge front fender, not very attractive... I do like the SL 55 AMG and will happily keep the extra money for a G SUV. I guess it's all about exclusivity when you spend mega bucks. I was at Irvine the other day and saw 3 SL parked out front of Marriott where I was staying. I guess the SLR would stand out a lot more.
I felt like a poor man with my FD
BTW, Ferrari offers AT also. It's still a supercar AT or not.
The SLR has a huge front fender, not very attractive... I do like the SL 55 AMG and will happily keep the extra money for a G SUV. I guess it's all about exclusivity when you spend mega bucks. I was at Irvine the other day and saw 3 SL parked out front of Marriott where I was staying. I guess the SLR would stand out a lot more.
I felt like a poor man with my FD
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