Started looking for new vehicle for The Wife...
12-16-2010, 08:55 AM
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12-16-2010, 09:23 AM
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Give her what she wants. Happy wife = happy life.
If she likes the E-class, its a great car for commuting and comes close to other new cheaper cars with similar warranty.
The last few years we owned S430, E320CDI, R350, R320CDI, CL65.
I try to buy them 3 + years old with factory warranty and low enough miles to get us to the 7 year 100K miles MB certified warranty, basically 3+ years and at least 50K miles from MBUSA.com.
The CPO is only 5 years, so I buy the extra CPO extended warranty for 2 years.
I have fixed tons of stuff on the cars, not much if anything was not covered.
I pick one in the color she likes and ship it to local dealer or fly and pick it up.
If she likes the E-class, its a great car for commuting and comes close to other new cheaper cars with similar warranty.
The last few years we owned S430, E320CDI, R350, R320CDI, CL65.
I try to buy them 3 + years old with factory warranty and low enough miles to get us to the 7 year 100K miles MB certified warranty, basically 3+ years and at least 50K miles from MBUSA.com.
The CPO is only 5 years, so I buy the extra CPO extended warranty for 2 years.
I have fixed tons of stuff on the cars, not much if anything was not covered.
I pick one in the color she likes and ship it to local dealer or fly and pick it up.
12-16-2010, 10:26 AM
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Three Wheelin'
I know you say she doesn't want a truck, but with a name like this one....
http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/raptor.html
VelociRaptor 500
500+ HP Supercharged 5.4L Upgrade
Power:
• 501 bhp @ 5,100 rpm
• 520 lb-ft torque @ 3,200 rpm
Performance:
• 0 - 60 mph: 5.6 sec.
• 1/4 mile: 14.1 @ 97 mph
The VelociRaptor 500 Upgrade Includes:
• Twin Screw Supercharger System
• K&N Air Filter
• Custom Fuel Rails
• Upgraded Fuel Injectors
• Stainless Steel Headers
• Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Custom Engine Management Software Calibration
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Exterior Hennessey Emblem on Tailgate
• VelociRaptor 500 Badging
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• Professional Installation
• 1 Year / 12,000 Mile Warranty
For more information about upgrading your new 2010 SVT Raptor, contact our sales team at (979) 885-1300 or at sales@hennesseyperformance.com.
Ride Along in the VelociRaptor 500:
Dyno Testing the VelociRaptor 500:
http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/raptor.html
VelociRaptor 500
500+ HP Supercharged 5.4L Upgrade
Power:
• 501 bhp @ 5,100 rpm
• 520 lb-ft torque @ 3,200 rpm
Performance:
• 0 - 60 mph: 5.6 sec.
• 1/4 mile: 14.1 @ 97 mph
The VelociRaptor 500 Upgrade Includes:
• Twin Screw Supercharger System
• K&N Air Filter
• Custom Fuel Rails
• Upgraded Fuel Injectors
• Stainless Steel Headers
• Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Custom Engine Management Software Calibration
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• Exterior Hennessey Emblem on Tailgate
• VelociRaptor 500 Badging
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• Professional Installation
• 1 Year / 12,000 Mile Warranty
For more information about upgrading your new 2010 SVT Raptor, contact our sales team at (979) 885-1300 or at sales@hennesseyperformance.com.
Ride Along in the VelociRaptor 500:
Dyno Testing the VelociRaptor 500:
12-16-2010, 10:27 AM
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Three Wheelin'
12-16-2010, 10:29 AM
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LMFAO! But Hennessey? I might as well just give all my money to the rampant socialists in Washington.
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12-16-2010, 10:29 AM
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12-16-2010, 10:31 AM
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12-16-2010, 12:32 PM
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What I see is that in Congress, the Courts, the govment in general, regardless of the self applied, or applied label, be it Socialist, Liberal, Democrat, Republican, Right Winger...they ALL take that tasty paycheck and avail themselves of a health care program that few of us can imagine. Nice retirement benefits too.
Damn, why didn't I go into politics instead of working for a living?
12-16-2010, 04:24 PM
#86
I saw your first post giving props to Infiniti for have "interesting options" I haven't read the rest of the posts so I'm not sure what the wifey wants or what elese you've ruled out.
I'm pretty happy with my G37S. It's a touch on the small side but with 330hp, 6sp box, RWD, 14" brakes, ltd slip, staggered wheels, tighter steering ratio, tight suspension, sport seats, etc it's a pretty sweet car especially considering it's 99% the driving experience of a 3-series, you get Japanese quality and out the door it was $31K.
If I had the money I would have bought a 550i Sport.
I'm pretty happy with my G37S. It's a touch on the small side but with 330hp, 6sp box, RWD, 14" brakes, ltd slip, staggered wheels, tighter steering ratio, tight suspension, sport seats, etc it's a pretty sweet car especially considering it's 99% the driving experience of a 3-series, you get Japanese quality and out the door it was $31K.
If I had the money I would have bought a 550i Sport.
12-16-2010, 05:15 PM
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