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Reply #30 posted 02/20/12 1:27pm

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Reply #31 posted 02/20/12 1:29pm

Dave1992

chocolate1 said:

Dave1992 said:

Don't really like Lamborghini, Ferrari or Corvettes, I somehow always associate them with pimps, rather than with stylish gentlemen, who just happen to have a really cool, stylish and not too attention-seeking car. Plus, less is often more when it comes to sports cars, in my opinion.

It's funny, because I started my post by saying that I had "simple taste". I don't think Vettes are that flashy, compared to other sports cars.

Also, I am a very stylish LADY, and I'm sure that owning one would not diminish that. confused

Corvettes are flashy in their own way. They are the typical American sports cars and have something very wide and pompous about them. Dunno, I just never really clicked with them.

And of course owning one would never diminish that. I never said all people owning that car are not stylish or anything. I just gave the reason for my not dreaming of a Corvette!

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Reply #32 posted 02/20/12 1:30pm

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I recenty went to sign for a new car and caught sight of this beauty

A Caterham Superight R500

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Reply #33 posted 02/20/12 1:30pm

Dave1992

Graycap23 said:

[BMW]

It's interesting how many Americans associate BMW with sport! In Europe (especially Austria and Germany, which are full of them), they are simply luxurious and safe cars (some of them are quick, of course), but not really "sports cars".

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Reply #34 posted 02/20/12 1:31pm

Dave1992

Steadwood said:

I recenty went to sign for a new car and caught sight of this beauty

A Caterham Superight R500

Caterham is fucking brilliant.

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Reply #35 posted 02/20/12 1:34pm

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Dave1992 said:

Steadwood said:

I recenty went to sign for a new car and caught sight of this beauty

A Caterham Superight R500

Caterham is fucking brilliant.

I couldn't agree more

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Reply #36 posted 02/20/12 1:35pm

Graycap23

Dave1992 said:

Graycap23 said:

[BMW]

It's interesting how many Americans associate BMW with sport! In Europe (especially Austria and Germany, which are full of them), they are simply luxurious and safe cars (some of them are quick, of course), but not really "sports cars".

Now that u mention it..what exactly is a "sports" car? A racing car?

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Reply #37 posted 02/20/12 1:40pm

PurpleJedi

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I actually drive: mushy

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Reply #38 posted 02/20/12 1:41pm

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Dave1992 said:

The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Definitely up there for me, too.

Lotus Elise, ditto.

But I also like a bit of comfort, so I'd go for an Aston Martin DB9, or the Rapide.

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Reply #39 posted 02/20/12 1:44pm

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Graycap23 said:

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Literally, I salivated.

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Reply #40 posted 02/20/12 1:45pm

Dave1992

Graycap23 said:

Dave1992 said:

It's interesting how many Americans associate BMW with sport! In Europe (especially Austria and Germany, which are full of them), they are simply luxurious and safe cars (some of them are quick, of course), but not really "sports cars".

Now that u mention it..what exactly is a "sports" car? A racing car?

hmmm

Well, "racing cars" are cars that drive races (and most of the time aren't even allowed to be driven on the street), that's almost for sure.

Sports Cars, to me, would be cars which have their engine (quickness, weight etc) and style (especially when it is build to be very streamlined) put at the center of their marketing measures and above safety, luxury, energy-efficiency etc.

BMW's central theme definitely isn't pace and engine, but rather luxury and safety. That's probably why I (and other fellow middle-Europeans) don't necessarily associate BMW with sports cars, even though some of them are quicker than average cars.

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Reply #41 posted 02/20/12 1:45pm

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PurpleJedi said:

chocolate1 said:

I actually drive: mushy

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Not too flashy? boxed


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Reply #42 posted 02/20/12 1:48pm

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Graycap23 said:

[img:$uid]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/hamedjanam/bugatti-veyron-hermes.jpg[/img:$uid]

Cool...but I see it as a bit "feminine". shrug

The same with the Audi TT. I liked them, but saw them as "feminine" (just like the "round" VW Beetle).

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Reply #43 posted 02/20/12 1:50pm

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Graycap23 said:

[img:$uid]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/stewie131413/cobra.jpg[/img:$uid]

There's some type of car club dedicated to these in my old neighborhood...on summer weekends I'd see a few of them zipping around the neighborhood.

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Reply #44 posted 02/20/12 1:50pm

Graycap23

PurpleJedi said:

Graycap23 said:

[img:$uid]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/hamedjanam/bugatti-veyron-hermes.jpg[/img:$uid]

Cool...but I see it as a bit "feminine". shrug

The same with the Audi TT. I liked them, but saw them as "feminine" (just like the "round" VW Beetle).

1,000 H.P. feminine?

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Reply #45 posted 02/20/12 1:51pm

PurpleJedi

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Graycap23 said:

Very, very nice.

I'd buy that with the other half of my soul.

thumbs up!

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Reply #46 posted 02/20/12 1:53pm

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Graycap23 said:

PurpleJedi said:

Cool...but I see it as a bit "feminine". shrug

The same with the Audi TT. I liked them, but saw them as "feminine" (just like the "round" VW Beetle).

1,000 H.P. feminine?

lol

I'm just commenting on the styling.

I dunno why...it just looks like something Rhianna or Heidi Klum would drive around town in.

shrug

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Reply #47 posted 02/20/12 1:56pm

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Dave1992 said:

Graycap23 said:

Now that u mention it..what exactly is a "sports" car? A racing car?

hmmm

Well, "racing cars" are cars that drive races (and most of the time aren't even allowed to be driven on the street), that's almost for sure.

Sports Cars, to me, would be cars which have their engine (quickness, weight etc) and style (especially when it is build to be very streamlined) put at the center of their marketing measures and above safety, luxury, energy-efficiency etc.

BMW's central theme definitely isn't pace and engine, but rather luxury and safety. That's probably why I (and other fellow middle-Europeans) don't necessarily associate BMW with sports cars, even though some of them are quicker than average cars.

A "sports car" to me is something fast, stylish and small-ish... not for someone with a family in tow.

The VW Touareg is fast & stylish, but not a sports car.

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Reply #48 posted 02/20/12 1:57pm

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chocolate1 said:

PurpleJedi said:

pout

fishslap

hug

Not too flashy? boxed

NO...not at all. Even the color is subdued.

I gave u the fishslap for actually owning what I want (and can't have right now).

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Reply #49 posted 02/20/12 1:58pm

Graycap23

PurpleJedi said:

Graycap23 said:

Very, very nice.

I'd buy that with the other half of my soul.

thumbs up!

Such nastiness.............and I love it.

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Reply #50 posted 02/20/12 2:06pm

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PurpleJedi said:

chocolate1 said:

Not too flashy? boxed

NO...not at all. Even the color is subdued.

I gave u the fishslap for actually owning what I want (and can't have right now).

You will... hug


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Reply #51 posted 02/20/12 2:15pm

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chocolate1 said:

PurpleJedi said:

NO...not at all. Even the color is subdued.

I gave u the fishslap for actually owning what I want (and can't have right now).

You will... hug

hug

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Reply #52 posted 02/20/12 2:16pm

Dave1992

PurpleJedi said:

Dave1992 said:

hmmm

Well, "racing cars" are cars that drive races (and most of the time aren't even allowed to be driven on the street), that's almost for sure.

Sports Cars, to me, would be cars which have their engine (quickness, weight etc) and style (especially when it is build to be very streamlined) put at the center of their marketing measures and above safety, luxury, energy-efficiency etc.

BMW's central theme definitely isn't pace and engine, but rather luxury and safety. That's probably why I (and other fellow middle-Europeans) don't necessarily associate BMW with sports cars, even though some of them are quicker than average cars.

A "sports car" to me is something fast, stylish and small-ish... not for someone with a family in tow.

The VW Touareg is fast & stylish, but not a sports car.

Yeah, that chimes in with the weight, useful and handy aspect. Sports-cars usually have to weigh little (that's why they're usually smaller in size) and do not appeal to people who are looking for useful and handy cars. nod

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Reply #53 posted 02/20/12 2:36pm

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Dave1992 said:

PurpleJedi said:

A "sports car" to me is something fast, stylish and small-ish... not for someone with a family in tow.

The VW Touareg is fast & stylish, but not a sports car.

Yeah, that chimes in with the weight, useful and handy aspect. Sports-cars usually have to weigh little (that's why they're usually smaller in size) and do not appeal to people who are looking for useful and handy cars. nod

nod

Basically if you can use it to ferry your kids to soccer practice, it's not a sports car.

lol

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Reply #54 posted 02/20/12 2:40pm

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PurpleJedi said:

Dave1992 said:

Yeah, that chimes in with the weight, useful and handy aspect. Sports-cars usually have to weigh little (that's why they're usually smaller in size) and do not appeal to people who are looking for useful and handy cars. nod

nod

Basically if you can use it to ferry your kids to soccer practice, it's not a sports car.

lol

Hey, when I was of child-bearing age, I was trying to figure out how to get my kids into my imaginary Vette! biggrin

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Reply #55 posted 02/20/12 2:52pm

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Reply #56 posted 02/20/12 2:56pm

retina

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I actually drive: mushy

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Coolest car on the entire thread.

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Reply #57 posted 02/20/12 3:18pm

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Dave1992 said:

Graycap23 said:

[BMW]

It's interesting how many Americans associate BMW with sport! In Europe (especially Austria and Germany, which are full of them), they are simply luxurious and safe cars (some of them are quick, of course), but not really "sports cars".

Ive never considered them a "sports" car at all... They have always been a "sedan" to me... shrug

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Reply #58 posted 02/20/12 3:27pm

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Revolution said:

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Reply #59 posted 02/20/12 3:28pm

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retina said:

chocolate1 said:

I actually drive: mushy

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Coolest car on the entire thread.

Thank you! smile


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