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08-12-2018, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Not a fan of most new cars/trucks but new m5 wow! (wipes drool off face)
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...s-photos-info/
Besides the vette, the silverado and the tahoe, most new cars are just ehhh to me... not worth the money, ugly, or have some weird thing about them (ram 1500 knob shifter)
Then I see this beauty. the 2019 m5 bmw, selectable 2wd, 4wd or 4wd sport.
0-60 in 3.1-3.2 seconds. Just when I thought I might be loosing some interest in cars... bam lol
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08-12-2018, 01:25 PM
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American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wastelands of NJ
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It's amazing what the manfs. are coming out with these days.
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2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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08-13-2018, 02:55 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by unstable bob gable
It's amazing what the manfs. are coming out with these days.
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Remember when 400hp was a lot?
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08-13-2018, 03:27 PM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,170
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Remember when 400hp was a lot?
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And 13.0 was crazy fast for a street car
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
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08-13-2018, 05:21 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Berlin, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
And 13.0 was crazy fast for a street car
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And people actually had to drive and park their cars?
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08-13-2018, 07:11 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,370
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"Overdrive Transmission!" "ABS Standard" "Cruise Control" all the phases of radios 
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08-13-2018, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Remember when 400hp was a lot?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
And 13.0 was crazy fast for a street car
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lol seriously in 02 when my dad bought an e46 bmw... he was like 333 hp who needs to go that fast (m3) ? and he got a 330ci which was 225 hp lol
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08-14-2018, 08:28 AM
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Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 10,971
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New V6 Camaros put out more power then a 3rd gen. I've driven a few of the newer M3's and I'm a fan, I couldn't imagine an M5.
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08-14-2018, 09:37 AM
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13 Second Club / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ
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I'm sure a lot of the old farts on here who lived through the muscle car era of the 60s will scoff, but we are living in the golden age of speed right now.
You can get a Camry with nearly as much horsepower as my LS1 Camaro came with. That still boggles my mind.
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08-14-2018, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Highland Mills, NY
Posts: 1,915
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The m5's are fun but all of these cars have so many electronics they don't have that raw feeling anymore. It will most definitely pin you to the seat.
Haven't tried it in RWD mode yet since most I see at this point are all before the 1200 mile break in, the others we dont have the front/rear diff fluids in stock to do during the 1200 so im going to avoid trying it just yet
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08-14-2018, 05:07 PM
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American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wastelands of NJ
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Hell my "new" V6 Avenger has 285 hp and is a hoot to drive.
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unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND,
ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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08-15-2018, 04:38 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,370
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Fuggin dyno queens
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08-18-2018, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Posts: 835
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Problem with the halo cars such as the M5 is that once the warranty runs out, pain is always around the corner - whether it be routine maintenance or something breaking - electronic or otherwise, it costs a fortune each time.
Not saying that all new cars aren't like that - they are for the most part, but certain models will hollow out your bank account way too quickly.
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08-18-2018, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Huryk
Problem with the halo cars such as the M5 is that once the warranty runs out, pain is always around the corner - whether it be routine maintenance or something breaking - electronic or otherwise, it costs a fortune each time.
Not saying that all new cars aren't like that - they are for the most part, but certain models will hollow out your bank account way too quickly.
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ohh yeah 100% ... only benefit is im a mechanic so i get parts for cost and labor for free lol
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08-18-2018, 09:18 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hamilton, Mercer county
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Looks like every other BMW on the road
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08-19-2018, 06:29 AM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PolarBear
Looks like every other BMW on the road
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So it looks like the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, etc but not the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, etc?
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08-21-2018, 02:28 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Hamilton, Mercer county
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Looks like any of the other relatively new ones
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