So What's Next?
07-24-2006, 08:05 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
I'm about 9 months away from my lease expiring.
(I parked my Audi A6 2.7T Sport (chipped) for 3 months before turning it in 3 months early to get my 545i SMG).
Given that, I am anywhere from 3 to 9 months away from my next ride.
As always, I am all over the map when it comes to the next car.
Current thoughts:
Porsche 997TT - Have to own a Porsche Turbo at some point in my life (why not now?).
BMW M5 - Duh!
BMW M6 - Not as practical as an M5, more $$, but there are already a few E60 M5's in my town.
Aston Martin DB7 - Looks sweet, sounds sweet, but then why not get the Porsche?
BMW M3 ('07) - don't want to pay a premium (timing would suck).
MB E63 - I LOVE Torque!!
Audi S6 - 4 door Gaillardo?
Audi S8 - Bigger, but gotta love those B&O tweets (and the V10).
BMW 8-Series - Yeah it's old, but there are a bunch of mods for the 4.0 and some for the V12. Insurance is cheap, car still looks exotic, uh... OK, too much beer tonight.
Dodge Charger R/T - Don't flame me... Throw another $15K in mods and it may actually work. Then I can paint an 01 and a CF flag on it... OK, Flame me now!
So... What may be next for you and why?
(I parked my Audi A6 2.7T Sport (chipped) for 3 months before turning it in 3 months early to get my 545i SMG).
Given that, I am anywhere from 3 to 9 months away from my next ride.
As always, I am all over the map when it comes to the next car.
Current thoughts:
Porsche 997TT - Have to own a Porsche Turbo at some point in my life (why not now?).
BMW M5 - Duh!
BMW M6 - Not as practical as an M5, more $$, but there are already a few E60 M5's in my town.
Aston Martin DB7 - Looks sweet, sounds sweet, but then why not get the Porsche?
BMW M3 ('07) - don't want to pay a premium (timing would suck).
MB E63 - I LOVE Torque!!
Audi S6 - 4 door Gaillardo?
Audi S8 - Bigger, but gotta love those B&O tweets (and the V10).
BMW 8-Series - Yeah it's old, but there are a bunch of mods for the 4.0 and some for the V12. Insurance is cheap, car still looks exotic, uh... OK, too much beer tonight.
Dodge Charger R/T - Don't flame me... Throw another $15K in mods and it may actually work. Then I can paint an 01 and a CF flag on it... OK, Flame me now!
So... What may be next for you and why?
07-24-2006, 08:32 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
What: A minivan. Why: Kids... 
But it will be at least 5 more years. 
Alternative may be the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8.
But it will be at least 5 more years. Alternative may be the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8.
07-24-2006, 08:33 PM
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Wow... DB7 and Dodge in the same list... I would have had a good chuckle with you as a roommate in college the morning after a night out. Put down the beer, if you're eyeing the Charger you've had enough. 
From your list... if you need 4 doors get the M5. From the sound of your list you really don't need the S8. If it's two doors, I would get the 997TT with the DB7 right along side the 997TT.
B&O in the S8?
I need to take a closer look at that car. Not that I want to drive my own limo.
From your list... if you need 4 doors get the M5. From the sound of your list you really don't need the S8. If it's two doors, I would get the 997TT with the DB7 right along side the 997TT.
B&O in the S8?
I need to take a closer look at that car. Not that I want to drive my own limo.
07-24-2006, 09:09 PM
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My next car (I wish), '07 MB S-Class 500 or BMW 7 Series. By the time i'm about 20 something, i don't wanna be driving sports cars or modified cars anymore. Want luxurious and professional cars. Hope i'm not stretching too far, but thats just my thought.
07-24-2006, 09:34 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
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But then again... that wont do for driving people around... right?
YA I second jiio's option... take a look at the Jeep SRT-8
But then again... that wont do for driving people around... right?
YA I second jiio's option... take a look at the Jeep SRT-8
07-24-2006, 09:35 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Motor Trend tested its 0 to 60 in 4.8 sec
60 mph to 0 in 117 feet! Thats ummm better than the 530.
Car and Driver got 4.5 sec and a skidpad of 0.88g
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/10...rokee-srt8.html
One hot Jeep! If I had extra cash I'll have one in my garage.
GOTTA watch the Birds video here... Listen to it. Sounds AWESOME!
http://www.jeep.com/grand_cherokee/photos_video.html
60 mph to 0 in 117 feet! Thats ummm better than the 530.
Car and Driver got 4.5 sec and a skidpad of 0.88g
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/10...rokee-srt8.html
One hot Jeep! If I had extra cash I'll have one in my garage.
GOTTA watch the Birds video here... Listen to it. Sounds AWESOME!
http://www.jeep.com/grand_cherokee/photos_video.html
07-24-2006, 10:02 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Leburpor' post='314734' date='Jul 24 2006, 10:56 PM
I won't be looking again for another 3 years. Hopefully by then the following will be out 
07-25-2006, 04:36 AM
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Maserati Quatroporte and a 6 wheeled Pinzgauer for fun!