Re: Evo GSR or MR?
[Re: Dan Sarkar]
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April 24, 2008 02:31 am UTC
April 24, 2008 02:31 am UTC
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Jay McClelland
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I wonder if you like audi =] I sure do now! I did sit in a GSR recently just to try it on for size, and I have to say that for $40K I found it lacking, interior wise; it lacks panache. For one thing, the seats aren't all that adjustable, especially when compared to our A3. I know that they are more or less racing seats, or supposed to LOOK like racing seats, but do you really want track monster seats when doing the daily commute? (says the guy with Evo IX Recaros in his Talon) I dunno Mike. If you were in your 20's, single and freaking loaded, I would say get the Evo simply because of the giggles it would give you, performance wise. However, like most of us, you are older (and MAAAAAYBE a little wiser....;) )and you want a little more refinement and class in your ride. $40+K is a lot of coin to pay for a car, so think about it carefully.... I like them too. If I could I would have an RS4 or the RS6 Avant(I dont know if the rs6 is available in north america though)
2g awd, Back to dsms here I come.
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Re: Evo GSR or MR?
[Re: Jay McClelland]
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April 24, 2008 01:04 pm UTC
April 24, 2008 01:04 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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You wouldn't like the gas bills that ANY V8-powered sedan would give you. Otherwise, I'd love the RS4 or M5.
I've never cared if everyone else had the same car as I did or not. To me, the G35 is a BMW 3-series that's louder, lacks the refinement and superior handling, but is faster and cheaper.
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Re: Evo GSR or MR?
[Re: Dan Sarkar]
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April 24, 2008 05:07 pm UTC
April 24, 2008 05:07 pm UTC
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Grant Redfern
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OKAY. That's it, I'm sold! Whuddya think, Grant? you with me? Yes Please EFFIN AWESOME!!! I always thought they KILLED the appeal of the S4 when they decided to shoe-horn that aluminum V8 in there instead of the "oh so cool twin turbo V6" If I drive out of boost, I get amazing gas mileage (600-700kms/tank) which isn't an option with the V8. That '10 S4 looks like my new ideal perfect vehicle. Great find, Dan...........hmm, GROUP BUY? btw, I love that S4 badge on the brakes, that just screams mean.
6-MT Stage II B5 Audi S4
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Re: Evo GSR or MR?
[Re: omar Rassam]
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April 26, 2008 12:18 pm UTC
April 26, 2008 12:18 pm UTC
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Mike Jackson
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Well I test drove a G35X last night. Man that interior is mint. Makes the Evo interior look like an Echo. It had some balls but not a tonne of power. The transmission was nice. It had a standard mode, a sport mode and a manual mode. The shifts were pretty quick too. The AWD only kicks in when needed otherwise it puts all the power to the rear wheels. It sure had a lot of nice features while still having decent power and looks.
Then I went to the Cambridge Mitsu dealer but they were closed. This was about 7:45... I thought car dealers were open until around 9:00 on weekdays? They have a black and a blue EVO I could see through the window. For colours so far I don't like black or silver, I have to see a dark grey in person to judge. I kinda like white but I will never own a white car again since they look so dirty so quick. So I am thinking red, blue or dark grey.
So I have to decide, do I want to hit the road tracks or 1/4 mile any more? If not why not go with the G35 and use my bike for play time. If I do want to do any racing then the g35 is not the car. Tough choice ahead of me. The test drive of the G35 impressed me... it really is a gentlemens club car.
1998 AWD 12.1@122 421whp -SOLD Duck Dodgers = EPIC FAILZ!
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Re: Evo GSR or MR?
[Re: john putzu]
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April 26, 2008 02:35 pm UTC
April 26, 2008 02:35 pm UTC
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Dan Sarkar
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I agree with you Mike The G35 will make you feel all grown up, sophisticated and mature like. The Evo will make you feel like a 14 year old, giggling with a stupid grin on your face. (nothing wrong with either.....boys will be boys) I like the dark grey (or "graphite grey pearl" as it's called ) Slap on the factory spoilers and side sills, and you have a nice looking car. But hey, the G35 is like sitting in your living room and driving, and I can't deny the appeal of that.
I want an RS4.
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Re: Evo GSR or MR?
[Re: Dan Sarkar]
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April 27, 2008 06:58 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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I wouldn't go for the AWD in a car like that, though. The RWD with traction control is more than sufficient, and you won't get as many urges to play Rally-boy in the snow with a G35. Aside from a 1/4 mile car or something for extreme Winter driving (and probably not by me) I don't think I'd own another AWD car...
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