if you had the money
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996 Porsche TT. In the market, allmost pulled the trigger on one last week, sold the day before i called. *tear*. For the price, there just isn't much that can beat it as an all around performer and the aftermarket for the cars is nuts. Roughly 3k can get you 500hp/550ft tq with an exhaust and GIAC tuning. Crazy she-it!
I'll make sure you all get pictures when i finally reel in that perfect car! (Yellow is kind of rare! *wink wink*)
I'll make sure you all get pictures when i finally reel in that perfect car! (Yellow is kind of rare! *wink wink*)
smo0f said:
lol. long time no see! The little b**** would sabatoge every attempt i made to sell her, so i gave up and decided to finish her (even though i've taken a few steps backwards with progress). I thought why not since i love driving it and its a unique car thats fun. Plus, i'm building a collection of yellow cars in my garage, so it fits in perfectly with the plans!
Rush said:.. One of a few options I'm eyeballing for when I graduate in a couple years.
Its a nice choice! I had one on order, but dropped my option to purchase in favor of picking up a 335 coupe... I just can't get over the insane modiability to the engines. The XEDE chip + Exhuast is putting out 405tq/355hp. That sheit is crazy!
OMGWTF, j00 live! Hooray for Matt!daedalus said:
Anyhoo, I'm just a lil' bitter about the UNavailability of a manual transmission in all the 'better' models of the IS line. The only one that has a manual as an option is the RWD 250 -- not even the AWD 250! St00pit Lexus! (stooges)
Rush said:OMGWTF, j00 live! Hooray for Matt!
Anyhoo, I'm just a lil' bitter about the UNavailability of a manual transmission in all the 'better' models of the IS line. The only one that has a manual as an option is the RWD 250 -- not even the AWD 250! St00pit Lexus! (stooges)
lol. yea i live. glad to see your well too and still gracing us with your presence!
I test drove the 250 manual, and its just too slow. Coming from the MSP you would be really dissapointed. Good news is that used IS350's are popping up for 250AWD prices now so just wait and pick up a used 350.
The 350 is a kick in the pants compared to the 250. Lots of torque, good engine note, (sounds kick ass w/exhaust). Handling isn't bad with the sport package, but some H&R springs/sways (about 500.00 for both) transform the car into something truly fun to drive. The interior is better than the BMW or Audi by a huge amount. The gear box isn't THAT bad. I mean, i'd prefer a manual, but you could live with it daily and have a great time with it.
The lexus forum boys also figured out the procedure for turning off the electro-nannies and apparently the car is quite a drifter!
GO FOR IT RUSH!
*edit* YAY FOR 3,000th post! (first)
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Jaysanooch
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Foolish said:How much money are we talking about?
If I had money, lots of money, I'd have a 993 Turbo, Black. Last of the air-cooled, with round headlights. A real 911, as far as I'm concerned!
This car, but in black:
I totally agree, I'd get a 993 in a second. In the late 90's, I had the pleasure to drive around in a 1993 911 RS America every other day. My father picked one up at an auction, it was a light smash with low mileage and he got it fixed. It was stolen 3 months later. It's been 10 years since and I'm still messed up over it.
