sevfiv Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Sev, for the love of Mike, would you go to craigslist already and quit torturing yourself ?.....and me. ugh - all i usually see on Craigslist are 1972+ spray-painted hunting vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hardly. If you are in the market for a prestigious luxury car, buying a discount flop like the Phaeton is hardly the way to go.Like I said, you get everything but the Flying B.The car was only a flop in the states because we snobby Americans couldn't fathom a luxury Volkswagen. The fundamentally same car is for sale for 300k under a different brand. Go figure.If you are looking for the luxury, comfort, power, features of the Flying Spur and don't care about the Flying B, then a Phaeton will serve your purposes. If you want the social prestige, then you get the Flying Spur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Like I said, you get everything but the Flying B.The car was only a flop in the states because we snobby Americans couldn't fathom a luxury Volkswagen. The fundamentally same car is for sale for 300k under a different brand. Go figure.Well let's be fair here. The Phaeton was also a flop in Europe. I don't think the problem was just that it was a luxury Volkswagen. Potential buyers were also put off by the reputation of Volkswagen dealers, which is dubious at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Well let's be fair here. The Phaeton was also a flop in Europe. I don't think the problem was just that it was a luxury Volkswagen. Potential buyers were also put off by the reputation of Volkswagen dealers, which is dubious at best.It wasn't a flop in Europe. It is still in production and on sale in Europe. They are also doing a mid-cycle redesign and will be re-releasing to the US market.The irony to me is, the Phaeton sold out in the states. If you wanted one brand new, you couldn't find one. Regardless, it is still an amazing car. The technology, luxury, and speed is remarkable. Jeremy Clarkson tried to make fun of it, but couldn't. So flop or not, it is still a great car. Just for the entertainment value, here is the Top Gear video for the Phaeton. Click Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmancuso Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I heard a couple weeks ago that Maybach is actually going to move forward with a production design of this beast. Jay-Z used this car in one of his recent videos (Lost One, I believe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexAmerican_Moose Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo I had the pleasure of driving a 997 Turbo Cab on Friday. It was, um, enjoyable to say the least. I got it on the BW and let it rip. Amazing car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I was wondering, if you could have ANY car, what would you get any why?I currently drive a 1997 Cadillac Eldorado ETC which I purchased NEW when I was 17, and had to work 3 jobs just to pay it off, but after 8+ years, I still love it as much as I did when it was new! I'm planning to move to Houston in the next few weeks/months and since my Eldorado has 110,000+ miles on it, I might purchase a new car to go with my new lifestyle.I don't plan (probably can't afford) any of the cars that someone says but one can still dream! I will never trade my Eldorado for any other car, but I need a new one, so I guess I'll have 2!What is your fantasy car with money being no option? (sorry if I didn't list your favorite, but I'm going to majority) Mine would be a new Porsche Boxster, and hopefully I get one someday!I honestly think the Honda Accord (luxed-out) is one of the finest cars for the money. If money was no option I would probably get the Mercedes E320. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Aren't you conservative. At least get the S-Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Aren't you conservative. At least get the S-Class.Dunno ... just always liked the look of the E-class cars. The wide, low stance is really sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 The E-Class looked better than the previous gen S-Class, but the new S-Class is just pure sex. I've never been a fan of Mercedes-Benz either (save for the CL and the SLR). The new S and CL classes are some of the sexiest cars on the road. And the new S-Class interior isn't typical boring Benz.I would gladly sport a new S-Class. If I won the next MegaMillions (I will buy a ticket if it is over $65mil. It is my idiot tax), I'd grab an all Mercedes fleet.S-63CL-64GL-550SLR RoadsterA Brabus Unimog if I realy had my way as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Okay, I'll splurg with the E-63AMG.Damn nice car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Okay, I'll splurg with the E-63AMG.Damn nice car.A little better I suppose. ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 i had a WRX before, then found out i was having a kid. so, i wanted a 5 door and the best one/the one i liked is the mazda3's (fully loaded with more options than a new civic by the way). then, low and behold, what does subaru come out with 2 months after recieving my car. a nice 5 door WRX that gets the same flipping gas mileage (new EPA standards) as my "fuel effecient mazda". now, dont get me wrong i LOVE my mazda, but there is nothing like AWD...oh and 256 HP... EDIT: and there is nothing like the BMW 335xi Coupe...droool http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/3/335xicoupe/default Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I still want Clive Owen to drive, but the BMW is just so, I dunno, expected.He can drive me in this:http://www.lti.co.uk/My driver aside, these are totally cool. And should last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Montrosian Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I saw a black 60's-era Avanti on the road the other day near Chimney Rock & Braeswood - gracious, those things are bizarre. If I hadn't been married to an esoteric car fan at one time, I wouldn't have had a clue as to what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 II get a lil' worn on hearing the "Bangle this, Bangle that" commentary. He is an award winning designer who has done nothing but IMPROVE BMWs sales. Design is very subjective, and his subjects love him and are growing by the lot.Too bad their reliability and service can't improve as well.So far, this vehicle doesn't exist.They will be making an X6/7 variant, but it will be a full size Sport SUV (think X5 but bigger and more luxurious) with some sport thrown in (low slung roof line, high hip line).The BMW X6 is being put into production, and it unfortunately looks just like the show car. Top Gear was ragging on how pointless a vehicle it was. It was really quite funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 What is your fantasy car with money being no option?I think I'd hire a bunch of engineers to provide something on the scale of an 18-wheeler with amphibious capabilities such that it'd be capable of making transatlantic crossings, as well providing a launching platform for ultralight aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liammclaren Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 this is easy, Audi R8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 You can add the Aston Martin Rapide to my list, as well as the Maybach 62 Laundaulet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Any Alfa Romeo I could get my hands on. Or all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Any Alfa Romeo I could get my hands on. Or all of them.Beautiful cars, but not known for their quality. Nevertheless, you will get your chance. Alfa will be returning to the US in another year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidegate Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 if by quality you mean reliability, then no. neither is bmw. but there's never been a positive correlation between reliable and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 If money was no object, I'd send my 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel off to the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, CA and have them do a complete overhaul of the car and then drive it as long as I could. It's 26 almost 27 years old with nearly 380k mi on it and it still looks pretty good inside and out and runs GREAT. Like all old cars, it needs things fixed here and there, but it's not like your average 27 year old comparable American car. The interior has no rips or tears in the uphoulstry, the ceiling is not hanging down, no warning lights on, it's aged well. I took it up to Conroe on Friday and today and took it out to Katy on Saturday. It's a mostly city driven car, and the over 300 miles of highway driving accumulated since Friday did it some good. On the treks to Conroe, I took it out on the Hardy Toll Road and opened it up as much as traffic and weather would allow. It got some much needed exercise and seems to run a little smoother as a result of my "Italian Tuneup" treatments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liammclaren Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Any Alfa Romeo I could get my hands on. Or all of them.call me crazy, I used to love the Milano back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northbeaumont Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Well let's be fair here. The Phaeton was also a flop in Europe. I don't think the problem was just that it was a luxury Volkswagen. Potential buyers were also put off by the reputation of Volkswagen dealers, which is dubious at best.Simple, a Corvette. I'm turning 50 next week. Maybe I'm going through a mid-life crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcat22 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Not sure if these all count...kind of 1 and 1/2 of these are cars: Daily Driver: Tesla Roadster Electric (teslamotors.com) To get to the airport, road or sky: Super Sky Cycle (thebutterflyllc.com) To leave the airport: F-1 Rocket (teamrocketaircraft.com) I should say if time were no object too...those last two would take a few years to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I have several friends who drive hybrids. Of them, (8 in total), five have had to have batteries replaced. Luckily, four of them were under factory warranty (3Y-30k). Next round, they won't be so lucky.Ever since this post first appeared, I have kept an eye out for any evidence that early battery failure is, or ever has been, a problem with hybrids. No evidence or even credible allegations were to be found. Your account does not fall into the category of credible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBuddy06 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Toyota Echo, fully loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.