02-06-2014, 05:01 AM
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Subaru. Currently we have three in the family and have owned a total of seven. Not only have they saved us a lot of problems on winter highways, but they run forever. I must admit that part of our attraction is the local dealer. Not a sexy brand, but a real workhorse.
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02-06-2014, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Winnipeg MB
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If I get tired of my Boxster I think I would really like a 308 or 328 (or even a Mera!)
Timco - we seem to have similar taste in vehicles. My other car is a Mazda B4000, which is a re-badged Ranger, and I've been looking at Touregs lately. (You can keep the MG and its Lucas electrics though)
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02-06-2014, 06:39 AM
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recycledsixtie
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Edmonton Canada
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On rereading the question(history of my auto experience above is redundant!) I will try this again. Second choice has to have some excitement. So I would go with either a BMW or Audi sedan/coupe. It might have to have 4 wd for the snow and if I pass on then auto transmission for the wife heaven forbid! And it would have to have some warranty left on it.
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02-06-2014, 09:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_T
If I get tired of my Boxster I think I would really like a 308 or 328 (or even a Mera!)
Timco - we seem to have similar taste in vehicles. My other car is a Mazda B4000, which is a re-badged Ranger, and I've been looking at Touregs lately. (You can keep the MG and its Lucas electrics though)
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In 1986 I rented a 308 GTI for a day, I was not impressed in the least although it was an enjoyable PPI.
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02-06-2014, 09:50 AM
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Lamborghini. There is nothing in the world like a V12. Everything else to me is just a car.
Everyone that rolls off the line is a work of art made by the hands of a true artisan.
If I had the means I would drive an Aventador everywhere, each and every day.
No stick shift but at least its not DCT, it's the real deal.
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02-06-2014, 10:21 AM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
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Im boring too. My wife and I have been married 17 years and have had over 30 cars...but some of those were my toys. I am a Honda guy. Daily is an 07 accord with a big v6 and my wife drives a pilot. With all my toys though, I must say...my 89 944 turbo has got to be the most enjoyable and absolutely the most comfortable ride i have ever experienced. I loved my boxsters, loved them...but this 944 turbo is really something. When my kids are older, I will buy another and use as a daily. In Florida, we can get away with that kind of thing year round! 
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02-07-2014, 08:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trimer
I loved my boxsters, loved them...but this 944 turbo is really something. When my kids are older, I will buy another and use as a daily. In Florida, we can get away with that kind of thing year round! |
That buzz will wear off. And then you'll be in the 981S Cayman.
I just saw a black one with these gun metal wheels, tinted windows. That car looked subtle and sinister. and it had the PERFECT proportions for a Porsche. It's the driver's car in tin top form. If I had to have Pcar with a fixed roof, that would be my no-brainer.
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02-12-2014, 02:38 PM
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
That buzz will wear off. And then you'll be in the 981S Cayman.
I just saw a black one with these gun metal wheels, tinted windows. That car looked subtle and sinister. and it had the PERFECT proportions for a Porsche. It's the driver's car in tin top form. If I had to have Pcar with a fixed roof, that would be my no-brainer. |
I hope it doesn't wear off! And a Cayman S...absolutely. That would be my go to for a refined sports car! The Porsche turbo (in my case an 89 with all the turbo S upgrades from 88) is just plain cool. And for cheap (in Pcar terms or compared to a boxster maintenance program) you can build these to 400hp with very little work. I just love it... 
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02-12-2014, 03:00 PM
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Location: Greenville, S.C.
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Dream garage for me would be all the best 2 seat open roof Porsches. 550 on one end 918 on the other. Carrera gt and such in between.
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02-12-2014, 03:44 PM
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Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trimer
I hope it doesn't wear off! And a Cayman S...absolutely. That would be my go to for a refined sports car! The Porsche turbo (in my case an 89 with all the turbo S upgrades from 88) is just plain cool. And for cheap (in Pcar terms or compared to a boxster maintenance program) you can build these to 400hp with very little work. I just love it... |
That's a cool one. Looks well-maintained. I've seen a ton of not so well maintained. In fact there's two things I can always count on seeing at my Indy's shop: Old tires in the back and a 944 in for repairs.
When I was a lot younger I always though the 944 and 928 had modern, forward-looking designs. Whereas the Carrera just seemed too VW to me, especially the round lights. The first time I saw a mettalic blue slant nose in the flesh I thought "that's it!! that's the Carrera that will never be mistaken for a Beetle! I always thought there was a little 944 spirit in it:
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02-06-2014, 10:23 AM
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Honda or Toyota, never had a non scheduled maintainance repair on any of them. I'll never buy another German car
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02-06-2014, 10:26 AM
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Honda fit is the workhorse in the family. I imagine that car will last forever, but waiting for good weather to drive the Boxster seems like an eternity.
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02-06-2014, 11:46 AM
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Location: Houston, TX
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Toyota and Honda for quality and longevity. I admire Honda for their success in F1. For dream cars, I am intrigued by Pagani and Koenigsegg. If you watch the documentaries on YT, it's amazing how they design and hand build their cars.
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02-06-2014, 05:03 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
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Triumph, MG, and Austin Healey. I love an original sports car! If they were more reliable, I doubt that I'd even own a Porsche.
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02-06-2014, 05:07 PM
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Multi-Boxer Driver
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Location: Orange Park, FL
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Definitely Mercedes. I enjoy the hell out of my '95 E320 (last year for the W124). I used to be a huge Volkswagen guy, still miss my '07 Golf GTI though. That car was a hoot.
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02-06-2014, 08:42 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
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Location: Wisconsin
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I've always had a Honda since the 70s, currently have a Pilot. As far as another car, an S model Audi Quattro is a lot of fun in the winter.
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02-07-2014, 08:56 AM
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I have to say Lotus, I have a 2006 Lotus Elise and I must-say it is the best sports car I have ever owned, don't get me wrong, I love my Boxster but to be honest if I had to choose one sports car, it would be the Elise. 
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02-07-2014, 09:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbs986
I have to say Lotus, I have a 2006 Lotus Elise and I must-say it is the best sports car I have ever owned, don't get me wrong, I love my Boxster but to be honest if I had to choose one sports car, it would be the Elise. |
What no pics? you lie.
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02-07-2014, 09:45 PM
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Quote:
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What no pics? you lie.
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Pictures are on my computer at the office I'll post some Monday for you guys.
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02-12-2014, 09:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfectlap
What no pics? you lie.
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Here are my baby's
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