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Picture of Your Car (2007)
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not even the lexus is350? (older one was toyota altezza in japan...donno if its still called that tho)
Maybe not the IS 350, but Lexus just released the IS F which is like the "M" series of the Lexus line. Or, it's going to be, once they release more cars. I've read reviews that race car drivers have deemed it pretty dang awesome.
Where are the double deuces man?
I really like those new highlanders, probably the only car I like in their lineup right now other than the Tacoma.
I heard that the ride was mushy on those though? Is that true?
i'm ok with factory 19's, especially with all the snow we get here in the souther tier of NY... the dubs come out in the spring!
i'm here to tell ya that the thing has a tight, yet forgiving ride. it really handles like its on rails. the body roll you would expect out of an suv is non existant. the ride at highway speeds is comparable to any lexus suv I've ever drive, and nicer than the gx - lx series. (obv)
The color is sweet. I wanted to do satin metal brush guard and rear signal guards on it, but no dice. you cant even get vent visors for em yet. it has the beige interior, lots of wood, and the main controlls for volume, temp and such are oversized and have a great textile feel to them. white led lighting illuminates the center counsole at nite.
iim pretty sure i have everything but navigation and dvd, and the sticker on mine is $38983. the hybrid with nav is around $45,795, plus dvd!
No new Toyota in the North American market has "sports car handling".
i guess i'm comparing its handling to other similary priced suv's on the market.
99 Forester
77 MGB
05 Vette
Ok, so maybe i only get to use the Forester and MG.
The MG is so cool, put the top down, drive around at night, i feel like i'm straight out of some movie. Oh, and it's a four speed, which is so cool. Come to think about it, i'm almost 20 and have never driven an auto in my life. Not pictured is a ford ranger which i took my test on, two no-no's a manual and a pick up, don't know how i passed.
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77 MGB
05 Vette
Ok, so maybe i only get to use the Forester and MG.
The MG is so cool, put the top down, drive around at night, i feel like i'm straight out of some movie. Oh, and it's a four speed, which is so cool. Come to think about it, i'm almost 20 and have never driven an auto in my life. Not pictured is a ford ranger which i took my test on, two no-no's a manual and a pick up, don't know how i passed.
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I have the Titanium-tipped exhaust installed on my RX-8 yesterday. It makes more deep sounds when I step on the gas.
I'm not one of those that thinks huge chrome alloys are good looking but I think that slightly bigger alloys would make the car. Steer clear of chrome.
i'm ok with factory 19's, especially with all the snow we get here in the souther tier of NY... the dubs come out in the spring!
i'm here to tell ya that the thing has a tight, yet forgiving ride. it really handles like its on rails. the body roll you would expect out of an suv is non existant. the ride at highway speeds is comparable to any lexus suv I've ever drive, and nicer than the gx - lx series. (obv)
The color is sweet. I wanted to do satin metal brush guard and rear signal guards on it, but no dice. you cant even get vent visors for em yet. it has the beige interior, lots of wood, and the main controlls for volume, temp and such are oversized and have a great textile feel to them. white led lighting illuminates the center counsole at nite.
iim pretty sure i have everything but navigation and dvd, and the sticker on mine is $38983. the hybrid with nav is around $45,795, plus dvd!
i guess i'm comparing its handling to other similary priced suv's on the market.
Woah! $40k for a Toyota Highlander. What is the world coming to!
I must say I've been in the old ones and I thought they rode very well. I'd like to go for a ride in one of these new ones, I really think they look nice. The new Sequoia and Land Cruiser I've got to say are hideous. But that's just my opinion. Obviously the Highlander will ride better then a lexus GX and LX , its more of a car than a real SUV.
I've never been very impressed with lexuses anyways. I mean they are nice cars and are reliable but the ES and LX have always been just a Toyota with some flares. I'm not really a fan of their interiors, they're built well but aesthetically they look cheap. There is also the thought in the back of your head whispering "I could have spend $10,000 less had I bought a Toyota". To me if you want a real luxury car you have to get something European. If you want something with just sheer brute power for a cheap price and a crappy interior buy an American car. If you want something super reliable buy a Japanese car.
Am I the only one here who thinks that factory alloy's are fine? I mean, I don't see why I should replace these:
with anything. I think they look sporty enough and at least they're not hub caps.
with anything. I think they look sporty enough and at least they're not hub caps.
Granted. I have nothing against upgrading, I just think that my factory's look too good to bother replacing.
I have nothing against upgrading, I just think that my factory's look too good to bother replacing.
Clearly as a student I'm unable to compete with the BMWs and Mazdas on here but I think I've picked a pretty great machine to get me to University and back on weekdays (its about a 1 hour drive).
It's a 2004 (54) smart roadster and it has a 0.7 litre turbocharged engine with RWD:
The best looking alloys on any small car:
And an electric folding soft top:
Inside it's pretty comfortable with its heated leather seats and since this photo was taken I've replaced the stereo with a Sony one with iPod connectivity so I can dock my iPhone:
I love it to bits. Handling is incredible (after moving from my Mum's Vauxhall Corsa/Fiat Punto to this I noticed an amazing difference) and it gets around 50mpg. I don't think I could have bought a better car with the money I had to spend.
It's a 2004 (54) smart roadster and it has a 0.7 litre turbocharged engine with RWD:
The best looking alloys on any small car
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And an electric folding soft top:
Inside it's pretty comfortable with its heated leather seats and since this photo was taken I've replaced the stereo with a Sony one with iPod connectivity so I can dock my iPhone:
I love it to bits. Handling is incredible (after moving from my Mum's Vauxhall Corsa/Fiat Punto to this I noticed an amazing difference) and it gets around 50mpg. I don't think I could have bought a better car with the money I had to spend.
In April it was about £7000 and insurance (my first car, aged 19 at the time) cost me £1400 for 10 months with Admiral. Hoping that it'll come down a bit when it's time to renew.
For me to insure a car like a Corsa or a Punto on my own they were quoting about £800 or £900 so I though that the extra was worth it and it definitely is!
For me to insure a car like a Corsa or a Punto on my own they were quoting about £800 or £900 so I though that the extra was worth it and it definitely is!
Did the Roadster come with a Manual? Or was it the ForFour that came with a manual, seeing as it was a Mitsu. Colt.
Wasnt the Roadster meant to be turned into a new Ac Ace? I read something about it..
Wasnt the Roadster meant to be turned into a new Ac Ace? I read something about it..
I disagree with this statement above. If you want a luxury car with power and a ****** interior get American. Please, I invite you to step inside the latest Cadillac CTS. Or for that matter, a Cadillac DTS. Yes they might not be the nicest interiors, but I believe both look better than any interior that BMW has to offer. Plus, GM has made great strides to go for the quality look. Also, I invite you to take a look at the Lincoln MKZ. As for European, I have been inside plenty of BMW's and found their interiors far less superior than any Cadillac, Lexus, or Toyota I have driven.
I disagree with this statement above. If you want a luxury car with power and a ****** interior get American. Please, I invite you to step inside the latest Cadillac CTS. Or for that matter, a Cadillac DTS. Yes they might not be the nicest interiors, but I believe both look better than any interior that BMW has to offer. Plus, GM has made great strides to go for the quality look. Also, I invite you to take a look at the Lincoln MKZ. As for European, I have been inside plenty of BMW's and found their interiors far less superior than any Cadillac, Lexus, or Toyota I have driven.
I am not just basing this on Cadillac. What about Ford explorers and expeditions? And for the record, BMW's are probably the best looking cars on the road with the cheapest looking interiors ever.
All I can say about american cars is: Plastic Wood?
Not even veneer? Or anything that actually looks like wood.
Explorer's and Expedition interiors aren't horrible. But they aren't great either. As for plastic wood, thats used alot more on foreign cars than American luxury automakers. Cadillac uses a process on their vehicles that puts a veneer on the wood 3 or 4 times that makes it look really shiny and fake, but the reality is that it is real.
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