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May 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM #404455May 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM #403758
CoronitaParticipant[quote=sdrealtor]Guys, one thing. Ya gotta remember, I’ve been driving clunky GM and Ford SUV’s for 20 years. Anything is gonna be fun for me. I dont need to super twin turbo Z4 maxed out. I dont need to blow away people at stop lights. It’s for ME and beating others or looking good for others doesnt mean a thing to me. Frankly, proper iPod integration is probably more important to me that a twin turbo 300hp engine.
Don’t take this the wrong way but I always wondered what it was with Asian guys and their fascination with driving the fastest foreign sports car around?[/quote]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years. For me, I like to tweak, hack, and play with machines. Given the choices, I’d pick a week of track day over a week in europe or cruise anyday. Too bad my spouse doesn’t share the same opinion.
May 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM #404011CoronitaParticipant[quote=sdrealtor]Guys, one thing. Ya gotta remember, I’ve been driving clunky GM and Ford SUV’s for 20 years. Anything is gonna be fun for me. I dont need to super twin turbo Z4 maxed out. I dont need to blow away people at stop lights. It’s for ME and beating others or looking good for others doesnt mean a thing to me. Frankly, proper iPod integration is probably more important to me that a twin turbo 300hp engine.
Don’t take this the wrong way but I always wondered what it was with Asian guys and their fascination with driving the fastest foreign sports car around?[/quote]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years. For me, I like to tweak, hack, and play with machines. Given the choices, I’d pick a week of track day over a week in europe or cruise anyday. Too bad my spouse doesn’t share the same opinion.
May 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM #404249CoronitaParticipant[quote=sdrealtor]Guys, one thing. Ya gotta remember, I’ve been driving clunky GM and Ford SUV’s for 20 years. Anything is gonna be fun for me. I dont need to super twin turbo Z4 maxed out. I dont need to blow away people at stop lights. It’s for ME and beating others or looking good for others doesnt mean a thing to me. Frankly, proper iPod integration is probably more important to me that a twin turbo 300hp engine.
Don’t take this the wrong way but I always wondered what it was with Asian guys and their fascination with driving the fastest foreign sports car around?[/quote]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years. For me, I like to tweak, hack, and play with machines. Given the choices, I’d pick a week of track day over a week in europe or cruise anyday. Too bad my spouse doesn’t share the same opinion.
May 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM #404310CoronitaParticipant[quote=sdrealtor]Guys, one thing. Ya gotta remember, I’ve been driving clunky GM and Ford SUV’s for 20 years. Anything is gonna be fun for me. I dont need to super twin turbo Z4 maxed out. I dont need to blow away people at stop lights. It’s for ME and beating others or looking good for others doesnt mean a thing to me. Frankly, proper iPod integration is probably more important to me that a twin turbo 300hp engine.
Don’t take this the wrong way but I always wondered what it was with Asian guys and their fascination with driving the fastest foreign sports car around?[/quote]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years. For me, I like to tweak, hack, and play with machines. Given the choices, I’d pick a week of track day over a week in europe or cruise anyday. Too bad my spouse doesn’t share the same opinion.
May 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM #404460CoronitaParticipant[quote=sdrealtor]Guys, one thing. Ya gotta remember, I’ve been driving clunky GM and Ford SUV’s for 20 years. Anything is gonna be fun for me. I dont need to super twin turbo Z4 maxed out. I dont need to blow away people at stop lights. It’s for ME and beating others or looking good for others doesnt mean a thing to me. Frankly, proper iPod integration is probably more important to me that a twin turbo 300hp engine.
Don’t take this the wrong way but I always wondered what it was with Asian guys and their fascination with driving the fastest foreign sports car around?[/quote]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years. For me, I like to tweak, hack, and play with machines. Given the choices, I’d pick a week of track day over a week in europe or cruise anyday. Too bad my spouse doesn’t share the same opinion.
May 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM #403763an
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Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years.
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Did you get the Recaro toddler car seat for your kid? This is what I have in my wife’s car right now. Probably need to get one for my G35 eventually. I would think I’d pick up tracking again once he’s older and I have more free time.May 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM #404015Participant[quote=flu]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years.
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Did you get the Recaro toddler car seat for your kid? This is what I have in my wife’s car right now. Probably need to get one for my G35 eventually. I would think I’d pick up tracking again once he’s older and I have more free time.May 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM #404254Participant[quote=flu]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years.
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Did you get the Recaro toddler car seat for your kid? This is what I have in my wife’s car right now. Probably need to get one for my G35 eventually. I would think I’d pick up tracking again once he’s older and I have more free time.May 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM #404315Participant[quote=flu]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years.
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Did you get the Recaro toddler car seat for your kid? This is what I have in my wife’s car right now. Probably need to get one for my G35 eventually. I would think I’d pick up tracking again once he’s older and I have more free time.May 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM #404465Participant[quote=flu]
Oh I don’t know, perhaps rebellion from strict asian parents that always wanted to you do something “normal” :).. My track days were over the day my toddler car seat went in back. AN, you’ll know what in 1-2 years.
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Did you get the Recaro toddler car seat for your kid? This is what I have in my wife’s car right now. Probably need to get one for my G35 eventually. I would think I’d pick up tracking again once he’s older and I have more free time.May 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM #403773CoronitaParticipant[quote=AN][quote=flu]
If were to get a roadster: Lotus Elise.Kinda unique, probably pretty fun, sort of environ friendly, and not something you would lug around your clients in. Plus, not nearly as many BMW buying types on the label alone driving the same thing. After warranty, just raid the toyota parts bin since the engine is sourced from there 🙂
For you, the Base model would is well under $60k. ($48k I think)
http://www.jbcarpages.com/lotus/elise/2008/specs/
(Please don’t choose the orange color or the neon green)[/quote]
I would personally pick the Elise too, but he did mentioned luxury in his criteria. I actually was considering the Elise before buying my G35. Mainly because of the luxury and back seats.[/quote]You’re right, I guess Elise’s aren’t built for comfort…Especially getting in and out of them.
May 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM #404026CoronitaParticipant[quote=AN][quote=flu]
If were to get a roadster: Lotus Elise.Kinda unique, probably pretty fun, sort of environ friendly, and not something you would lug around your clients in. Plus, not nearly as many BMW buying types on the label alone driving the same thing. After warranty, just raid the toyota parts bin since the engine is sourced from there 🙂
For you, the Base model would is well under $60k. ($48k I think)
http://www.jbcarpages.com/lotus/elise/2008/specs/
(Please don’t choose the orange color or the neon green)[/quote]
I would personally pick the Elise too, but he did mentioned luxury in his criteria. I actually was considering the Elise before buying my G35. Mainly because of the luxury and back seats.[/quote]You’re right, I guess Elise’s aren’t built for comfort…Especially getting in and out of them.
May 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM #404264CoronitaParticipant[quote=AN][quote=flu]
If were to get a roadster: Lotus Elise.Kinda unique, probably pretty fun, sort of environ friendly, and not something you would lug around your clients in. Plus, not nearly as many BMW buying types on the label alone driving the same thing. After warranty, just raid the toyota parts bin since the engine is sourced from there 🙂
For you, the Base model would is well under $60k. ($48k I think)
http://www.jbcarpages.com/lotus/elise/2008/specs/
(Please don’t choose the orange color or the neon green)[/quote]
I would personally pick the Elise too, but he did mentioned luxury in his criteria. I actually was considering the Elise before buying my G35. Mainly because of the luxury and back seats.[/quote]You’re right, I guess Elise’s aren’t built for comfort…Especially getting in and out of them.
May 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM #404326CoronitaParticipant[quote=AN][quote=flu]
If were to get a roadster: Lotus Elise.Kinda unique, probably pretty fun, sort of environ friendly, and not something you would lug around your clients in. Plus, not nearly as many BMW buying types on the label alone driving the same thing. After warranty, just raid the toyota parts bin since the engine is sourced from there 🙂
For you, the Base model would is well under $60k. ($48k I think)
http://www.jbcarpages.com/lotus/elise/2008/specs/
(Please don’t choose the orange color or the neon green)[/quote]
I would personally pick the Elise too, but he did mentioned luxury in his criteria. I actually was considering the Elise before buying my G35. Mainly because of the luxury and back seats.[/quote]You’re right, I guess Elise’s aren’t built for comfort…Especially getting in and out of them.
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