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06-10-2005, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DFWRaider' date='Jun 11 2005, 04:51 AM
It's funny how everything is relative.
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I guess it's true that we are never quite satisfied, even when we attain what we thought was the ultimate.? But with that said, not a day goes by when I don't count my blessings for being able to own the Ultimate Driving Machine, and not a day goes by when someone in my office fails to remind me that I am driving what they consider to be the ultimate vehicle.
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I guess it's true that we are never quite satisfied, even when we attain what we thought was the ultimate.? But with that said, not a day goes by when I don't count my blessings for being able to own the Ultimate Driving Machine, and not a day goes by when someone in my office fails to remind me that I am driving what they consider to be the ultimate vehicle.
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06-11-2005, 06:08 AM
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
The 545 is, for me, the perfect vehicle. I don't believe I will ever want "more" in a car than this one gives me. Great motor, great ride, great handling, all the convenience features I want and need.
Actually, my old '96 Taurus SHO was pretty close to perfect, except for the anxiety of not knowing if and when the camshaft sprocket would shatter, leading to expensive engine parts scattering randomly over the pavement.
All that being said, if anyone knows where I can get a test-drive of that new Aston-Martin ...
Actually, my old '96 Taurus SHO was pretty close to perfect, except for the anxiety of not knowing if and when the camshaft sprocket would shatter, leading to expensive engine parts scattering randomly over the pavement.
All that being said, if anyone knows where I can get a test-drive of that new Aston-Martin ...
06-11-2005, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Jun 11 2005, 02:29 AM
[quote name='DFWRaider' date='Jun 11 2005, 04:51 AM']It's funny how everything is relative.
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I guess it's true that we are never quite satisfied, even when we attain what we thought was the ultimate.? But with that said, not a day goes by when I don't count my blessings for being able to own the Ultimate Driving Machine, and not a day goes by when someone in my office fails to remind me that I am driving what they consider to be the ultimate vehicle.
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I guess it's true that we are never quite satisfied, even when we attain what we thought was the ultimate.? But with that said, not a day goes by when I don't count my blessings for being able to own the Ultimate Driving Machine, and not a day goes by when someone in my office fails to remind me that I am driving what they consider to be the ultimate vehicle.
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[/quote]I agree - very well said. When I started the post, I did not intend to for anyone to think that I am in any way dissatisfied with my car. I love it. After 20+ years of driving and owning cars, it is by far the best car I have ever owned. I was just looking for an entertaining way to tell a story about my encounter with a Vanquish
06-11-2005, 07:42 AM
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My Ride: April Delivery 2005 - 545i Orient Blue/Beige Leather. Sport & Premium packages/Navigation/Heads-Up display/Premium Sound/Cold Weather Pkg/Park Distance Control/SMG/Split fold down rear w/ski pkg.
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Originally Posted by DFWRaider' date='Jun 10 2005, 10:51 PM
It's funny how everything is relative.
15 years ago when I got out of college I bought my first car, a Mazda MX-6.? For me, it was an awesome sports car but I saw Nissan Maximas on the road and dreamed of when I could afford one.
11 years ago I bought a Nissan Maxima and it was awesome.? Fast, nice leather, great sound system.? I loved it but dreamed of when I could own one of those fancy luxury division Infinitis or Acuras.? A BMW to me was one of those expensive exotic cars that was a pipe dream.
5 years ago I bought an Acura TL and it was awesome.? I finally had one of those luxury division cars.? It was fast and loaded.? A BMW 3 Series was within my sights, but I figured why buy an expensive exotic car like a Bimmer when a TL had all the options in it for $30k?
2 years ago I finally had the resources for one of those fancy exotic cars.? I bought a brand new shiny black 530i, the fancy new controversial design, and was the talk of my office.? I'd never had so many compliments on a car in my life.? I drove the car with pride, but after getting punked by a G35 at a stop light, I knew that my perfect car could be more perfect.
2 months ago my BMW sales guy offered me a great deal (after two weeks of negotiating and saying "no thank you") on something I never thought I'd have 15 years ago -- a top of the line BMW 545.? After getting punked by a G35 a few months ago, I was punking G35s -- badly.? Now my perfect car is really perfect.? And yet after attaining that car that I thought was unattainable, I'm now realizing that my perfect car could be even more perfect if it was an M5.
I guess it's true that we are never quite satisfied, even when we attain what we thought was the ultimate.? But with that said, not a day goes by when I don't count my blessings for being able to own the Ultimate Driving Machine, and not a day goes by when someone in my office fails to remind me that I am driving what they consider to be the ultimate vehicle.
15 years ago when I got out of college I bought my first car, a Mazda MX-6.? For me, it was an awesome sports car but I saw Nissan Maximas on the road and dreamed of when I could afford one.
11 years ago I bought a Nissan Maxima and it was awesome.? Fast, nice leather, great sound system.? I loved it but dreamed of when I could own one of those fancy luxury division Infinitis or Acuras.? A BMW to me was one of those expensive exotic cars that was a pipe dream.
5 years ago I bought an Acura TL and it was awesome.? I finally had one of those luxury division cars.? It was fast and loaded.? A BMW 3 Series was within my sights, but I figured why buy an expensive exotic car like a Bimmer when a TL had all the options in it for $30k?
2 years ago I finally had the resources for one of those fancy exotic cars.? I bought a brand new shiny black 530i, the fancy new controversial design, and was the talk of my office.? I'd never had so many compliments on a car in my life.? I drove the car with pride, but after getting punked by a G35 at a stop light, I knew that my perfect car could be more perfect.
2 months ago my BMW sales guy offered me a great deal (after two weeks of negotiating and saying "no thank you") on something I never thought I'd have 15 years ago -- a top of the line BMW 545.? After getting punked by a G35 a few months ago, I was punking G35s -- badly.? Now my perfect car is really perfect.? And yet after attaining that car that I thought was unattainable, I'm now realizing that my perfect car could be even more perfect if it was an M5.
I guess it's true that we are never quite satisfied, even when we attain what we thought was the ultimate.? But with that said, not a day goes by when I don't count my blessings for being able to own the Ultimate Driving Machine, and not a day goes by when someone in my office fails to remind me that I am driving what they consider to be the ultimate vehicle.
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06-11-2005, 07:45 AM
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My Ride: April Delivery 2005 - 545i Orient Blue/Beige Leather. Sport & Premium packages/Navigation/Heads-Up display/Premium Sound/Cold Weather Pkg/Park Distance Control/SMG/Split fold down rear w/ski pkg.
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Raider, except for the Maxima (Altima) our stories sound exactly alike! I'm sure many more could say the same thing, but you said it very well.
06-11-2005, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by robg' date='Jun 11 2005, 09:03 AM
I agree - very well said.? When I started the post, I did not intend to? for anyone to think that I am in any way dissatisfied with my car.? I love it.? After 20+ years of driving and owning cars, it is by far the best car I have ever owned.? I was just looking for an entertaining way to tell a story about my encounter with a Vanquish
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06-11-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DR.Z' date='Jun 11 2005, 11:10 AM
There is a new Aston Martin dealer opening up 4 blocks from my shop.
I have to pass it each day.
Boy those DB9's look fantastic .
DR.Z
I have to pass it each day.
Boy those DB9's look fantastic .
DR.Z
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06-11-2005, 02:10 PM
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In my mind, the Astons are the best looking cars out there at the moment. Got to hear a few db9s/vanquishes recently and they do sound pretty deep and throaty for somewhat of a luxury car.
06-11-2005, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by robg' date='Jun 11 2005, 12:13 AM
[quote name='?gent99' date='Jun 10 2005, 06:10 PM']545i is plenty fast for me...you could always compare mpgs with him and laugh all the way to the bank?? :'(
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[/quote]nor tickets
every day one parks from here 3 blocks in Belgium