Popular Post TYS Posted October 9 Popular Post Share Posted October 9 This is a massive part of my life, and I don't think I have really seen it discussed through my lurking. Who do we have and what have you got? I'll start, my current fleet lineup is my E90 M3, E46 M3, and a 325i convertible. Love them all for different reasons. Next, I'd love to get a 1966 Chevelle with a Big block and a Muncie rock crusher behind it. My dad had one when I was growing up and I'd love to relive the nostalgia. Lets see your daily's, projects and passions! -Ty 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 What racing series do you participate in? I am active in competitive karting. On my 5th season currently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 2015 Audi A6 3.0T and 2020 Audi Q8. I'm not necessarily a diehard Audi dude, just so happens my current cars are both Audis. If I had to do over again, would strongly consider a bmw SUV over the Audi if only for the better front seat option (I'm tall and bmw has better leg extenders). The A6 is the best car I've owned and I wouldn't trade it for the world. If I had to choose an "attainable" dream car to buy at the moment I would choose either: mid engine Vette Z06 (as a newer option) or a 30s Ford model A hot rod or late 70s Chevy Silverado (for older options). Love all things cars and Id love to get more involved with kart or track events, but the closest track is still hours away from me and I don't have a track car. I also do a bit of e-racing on various platforms and games if anyone is interested. I reserve the right to troll any Tesla posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 I've owned a string of British cars. I try to stay away from German cars. Currently an Aston Martin Rapide which I have owned ~7 years. It's my daily driver, even in the winter with New England snow. My wife has a Volvo V60 CC estate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 7 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said: Volvo 66 estate....like the old ones? Bad A. And kudos to a the rapide as well. As for your aversion to ze Germans, ill.chalk that up to xenophobia lol. Volvo has some of my favorite new styling. Everything they make looks gooder than a barrel of booty...too bad they don't offer a bigger engine in their sedan and too bad their new interiors are underwhelming at best imo. I'm afraid they might be in for tough times despite my high hopes for their polestar product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYS Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 7 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said: I've owned a string of British cars. I try to stay away from German cars. Currently an Aston Martin Rapide which I have owned ~7 years. It's my daily driver, even in the winter with New England snow. My wife has a Volvo V60 CC estate. Very cool that you're into Karting, I was when I was younger. Honestly, I would love to start again! Typically, I run with NASA but I run with anyone that is local. I'm an instructor so I don't have to pay track fees which is the only way I could afford going to the track. Love the Rapide, such a beautiful grand touring car. Only thing I could have asked for differently on that car is a shooting brake version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYS Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 1 hour ago, Lamboinee said: I also do a bit of e-racing on various platforms and games if anyone is interested. I reserve the right to troll any Tesla posts. I frequent iRacing, Assetto Corsa, ACC, and some other computer-based racing sims. Lmk if you are on any of those so we can turn some laps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 7 hours ago, Lamboinee said: If I had to do over again, would strongly consider a bmw SUV over the Audi if only for the better front seat option (I'm tall and bmw has better leg extenders). This old 6'5" dude loves his X5 due in part to those seat extenders. It's the right car for me at this point in my life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 6 hours ago, TYS said: Very cool that you're into Karting, I was when I was younger. Honestly, I would love to start again! The league is the biggest electric indoor Karting league in the country, so I am told. Interesting thing is they can stop the whole race with a button. I was stopped on a hill last night and had to reverse to the bottom before the race resumed. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 7 hours ago, Lamboinee said: 66 estate....like the old ones? Bad A. And kudos to a the rapide as well. As for your aversion to ze Germans, ill.chalk that up to xenophobia lol. Volvo has some of my favorite new styling. Everything they make looks gooder than a barrel of booty ....too bad they don't offer a bigger engine in their sedan and too bad their new interiors are underwhelming at best imo. I'm afraid they might be in for tough times despite my high hopes for their polestar product. I don't mind the lack of engine variety. We used to have a T6 XC60 Inscription and I thought that it actually too much power! I would've preferred the Bower & Wilkens stereo over the T6 engine (2.0L 4 cylinder that is supercharged and turbocharged). As for German cars, there are circles I am in where driving a German car is not appreciated. I'll leave it at that. My family has owned a couple. We had an '85 MB 500 SEC as the family car for like 25 years and an '84 300D for a few years. My sentiment came later in life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JY0 Posted October 9 Popular Post Share Posted October 9 2006 Porsche Boxster. Huge fun in a small package. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 7 hours ago, Chibearsv said: This old 6'5" dude loves his X5 due in part to those seat extenders. It's the right car for me at this point in my life I had already presumed you were cool. And then, when we were on the zoom herf, and you told me about your seat preferences....you took my breathe way, and I KNEW you were cool. I bet someone from Buick is gonna read this post and our input to design the perfect old dude car with seats so deep out feet are dangling in the air. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasy Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 6’8” here. Chicago winters. Think I’m doing the 2025 X5. Can do delivery next month. Wife thinks an Audi Q7 will be more practical…Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYS Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 5 hours ago, chasy said: 6’8” here. Chicago winters. Think I’m doing the 2025 X5. Can do delivery next month. Wife thinks an Audi Q7 will be more practical…Thoughts? My wife has a X7. I'm 6'3" 195 and I fit with a ton of room to spare. Even if you have the front seats wayyyyy back there's still ample room in the second row. For the X5 or X7 make sure it is a 40i. the B58b30 engines is one of the most overbuilt factory engines produced today. Stout, reliable, powerful, and fuel efficient. Will last 200k or more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboinee Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 41 minutes ago, chasy said: Wife thinks an Audi Q7 will be more practical…Thoughts? More practical how? Do you need third row as standard? Go try the infotainment and see which one you hate less. The x5 probably drives a little better. But I think it might come with staggered wheels, which is annoying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I like the looks of the X7 more than the Q7 or X5. Escalade is pretty pimp too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasy Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 19 hours ago, Lamboinee said: More practical how? Do you need third row as standard? Go try the infotainment and see which one you hate less. The x5 probably drives a little better. But I think it might come with staggered wheels, which is annoying. Yes. It’s embarrassing, but with a second on the way and a 50lb dog, she thinks X5 won’t work for the 3-4 times a year we do a longer drive (4-5 hrs). Two baby seats in the back doesn’t leave room for dog (who she won’t put in truck area). So we’ll see. I feel silly getting a bigger car for what is 3-4 times a year we road trip. We also live smack downtown in Chicago so a slightly more maneuvrable car is preferred… Truly open to ideas as this is a real time decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 9 hours ago, chasy said: Yes. It’s embarrassing, but with a second on the way and a 50lb dog, she thinks X5 won’t work for the 3-4 times a year we do a longer drive (4-5 hrs). Two baby seats in the back doesn’t leave room for dog (who she won’t put in truck area). So we’ll see. I feel silly getting a bigger car for what is 3-4 times a year we road trip. We also live smack downtown in Chicago so a slightly more maneuvrable car is preferred… Truly open to ideas as this is a real time decision. If you live in the city, consider a Range Rover. The turning radius is so tight on them, it makes a great car to park and maneuver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasy Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 33 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said: If you live in the city, consider a Range Rover. The turning radius is so tight on them, it makes a great car to park and maneuver. I think we’d be entering some high cotton with that ride… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I couldn't usually give a monkeys about cars, but the new Aston Valiant is absolutely filthy...in a good way. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 2 hours ago, chasy said: Two baby seats in the back doesn’t leave room for dog (who she won’t put in truck area). Put one of the kids in the trunk so that the dog is more comfortable. You're welcome 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitmo Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 13 hours ago, chasy said: 6’8” here. Chicago winters. Think I’m doing the 2025 X5. Can do delivery next month. Wife thinks an Audi Q7 will be more practical…Thoughts? I’ve had a Q7 for 4 years ish now, chose it over an X5. But I have 3 kids, so space was the main consideration. That said, it’s a very enjoyable car to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post joeypots Posted October 10 Popular Post Share Posted October 10 2023 Subaru BRZ Limited. I’ve had it for a year and every time I drive it I smile. This is an old fashioned sports car. Naturally aspirated 2.5 L boxer engine that sits low and as far back as a front engine real wheel drive can. 6 Speed manual transmission. I was looking at a Miata just to buzz around town but didn’t fit in it. This thing fits and has room for enough stuff for a weekend or a bicycle. It isn’t scary fast at all but around corners it’s excellent. Too much going on this year to go to the track but I will get there if I don’t get arrested in it first. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 6 hours ago, joeypots said: 2023 Subaru BRZ Limited. I’ve had it for a year and every time I drive it I smile. This is an old fashioned sports car. Naturally aspirated 2.5 L boxer engine that sits low and as far back as a front engine real wheel drive can. 6 Speed manual transmission. I was looking at a Miata just to buzz around town but didn’t fit in it. This thing fits and has room for enough stuff for a weekend or a bicycle. It isn’t scary fast at all but around corners it’s excellent. Too much going on this year to go to the track but I will get there if I don’t get arrested in it first. Looks sharp in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 8 hours ago, 99call said: I couldn't usually give a monkeys about cars, but the new Aston Valiant is absolutely filthy...in a good way. I think Aston Martin and Jaguar make the most beautiful cars and that one certainly qualifies. Nice 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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