The MW Automotive Thread 5.0 GT

[reddsun1]

I love how the lift gate doubles as a rear deck spoiler...

[pfunk]

I love how the lift gate doubles as a rear deck spoiler...

Even the box is welded to the cab, definitely nothing stock about it. Im sure you could get a lot of cash with that truck Edited August 11, 2012 by pfunk

[ron5864]

Was a Mitsu Evo.....

[Shadow]

It's a real shame Pikes Peak is now paved.

Riding shotgun with some iconic rally cars, including some of the notorious Group B monsters.

http://www.youtube.c...d&v=mXgWWNJVdYA

[reddsun1]

Jesus!

[areaseven]

Anyone here still remember the Suzuki Samurai? It's still being sold worldwide under its original Japanese name.

Edited August 23, 2012 by areaseven

[Agent ONE]

Anyone here still remember the Suzuki Samurai? It's still being sold worldwide under its original Japanese name.

I can pick up the back end of one of those.

[BeyondTheGrave]

video or it didn't happen

[myk]

Anyone here still remember the Suzuki Samurai? It's still being sold worldwide under its original Japanese name.

I remember numerous trips to the desert with a friend and his family in one of those things in junior high. Their version had a soft top and they'd always have it off/down when we headed out. By the time we got to our destinations we were always covered in dirt, dust and we looked like homeless people; people would regard us accordingly. Anyway, "samurai," what a dumb name for a vehicle...

[derex3592]

went to Hobby Lobby last night and saw this,,,,,,$400,000+ Rolls Royce Phantom, My first thought was...OMG.it's the size of a house trailer! Seriously,,,it's like someone put a normal car in a copier and enlarged it by 15%, My second thought was....don't these "people" have lesser "people" to do their shopping for them, and lastly I thought....haven't they been told, there's an economic crisis going on in this country!

[areaseven]

Another year, another drag race.

[jenius]

Why is the BRZ there? Just for humor? 'Cause it was kind of funny.

[Beltane70]

The other question: How much of the drag race is the car's ability vs the driver's ability?

[ron5864]

I thought they were going to post "DNF" for the Subaru BRZ. Seriously, why not put the Toyota Prius c in there as well?

[myk]

went to Hobby Lobby last night and saw this,,,,,,$400,000+ Rolls Royce Phantom, My first thought was...OMG.it's the size of a house trailer! Seriously,,,it's like someone put a normal car in a copier and enlarged it by 15%, My second thought was....don't these "people" have lesser "people" to do their shopping for them, and lastly I thought....haven't they been told, there's an economic crisis going on in this country!

Maybe some people like to "keep things real." I know that if I had money I would have no problem driving to Wal*Mart, Hooters, work or even a 7/11 with my Ferrari or a (insert name of insanely priced vehicle here). I mean why not? A car is a car and it should be driven. Lastly, let's not get political, yeah? Besides, driving a $400,000 car is no more ridiculous than buying a $200 (or whatever 'Valks cost these days) piece of plastic that turns into a jet, a robot, and a hybrid version of the two...

[David Hingtgen]

I've always dreamed of owning a Countach (or now, Aventador), driving it on the highway during summer and getting it covered with bugs, and then parking it in a small, old, rural Wal-Mart's parking lot and taking pics.

[areaseven]

I traded in my 2007 Hyundai Getz for a brand-new 2012 Kia Picanto 1.2. Enjoy the pics!

[reddsun1]

Another year, another drag race.

Hehe, I like how the BRZ scooted off the line, like: "yeah! yeah! I got this....oh"

[Shadow]

http://jalopnik.com/...r-his-dying-son

Really tragic story. Glad to hear so many people reaching out to help.

[BeyondTheGrave]

Edited September 6, 2012 by BeyondTheGrave

[Agent ONE]

I would have thrown it into reverse, then actually driven over him.

[reddsun1]

It's funny how even if you don't speak the language, you can still pretty much extrapolate what's [probably] being said...

0:15 - "...alright, bud--get yo' ass up out the street, you're not hurt. That's alright. Damn this--I'm callin' the cops...."

[areaseven]

Yes, some people still think there's just not enough horsepower.

[BeyondTheGrave]

Yes, some people still think there's just not enough horsepower.

That's what Hennessey says

[reddsun1]

That's what Hennessey says

Yeh but Christ, did they have to use such an ugly car to begin with?

Like a panel van, pretending to be a sports coupe...

*best Peter Griffin voice* "you son of a bit*h!"

Edited September 11, 2012 by reddsun1

[derex3592]

ohh man..I LOVE the way the new Caddy coupes look! The CTS-V one's that is.

[Agent ONE]

I'm with Reddsun. The Caddy is not good looking. Not horrible, but certainly not good looking, and NOT the base for a supercar.

[David Hingtgen]

Re: the car apartment. If you could actually drive into your living room---that'd be cool. But a 5-10 minute sequence to have it delivered near your living room behind glass? Seems a massive time-waste. Just think about bringing in groceries or luggage or something. (of course, if you're that rich, you don't need to haul your own groceries or luggage)

[Phyrox]

I know a guy whose long driveway has a spur that he can drive down into an auxiliary garage with a car-sized turntable. The rest of the room is a den with a large plasma, full bar and a few chairs. The kicker is, the ceiling is glass and is actually the floor for his living room.

Best garage ever.

[anime52k8]

Re: the car apartment. If you could actually drive into your living room---that'd be cool. But a 5-10 minute sequence to have it delivered near your living room behind glass? Seems a massive time-waste. Just think about bringing in groceries or luggage or something. (of course, if you're that rich, you don't need to haul your own groceries or luggage)

I don't think I'd actually want my car in my actual living room even if it was a Lamborghini. Now if you had that set up but you road in the car up the elevator into a glass penthouse garage that opened into your apartment.

[jenius]

I am cool with how the normal CTS-V sedan looks, it's pretty manly. That Hennessy coupe though is is too manly... like a huge female body builder.

[myk]

I would love to have my car(s) as a room mate-the smell of oil, gas, rubber and cheap plastic filling my lungs with every breath. I like the 'V also. Seacrest out....

[anime52k8]

I would love to have my car(s) as a room mate-the smell of oil, gas, rubber and cheap plastic filling my lungs with every breath. I like the 'V also. Seacrest out....

I like my rooms to smell like clean linens, fresh air and jest a hint of mojito.

Edited September 12, 2012 by anime52k8

[reddsun1]

Hehe, like a giant, upscaled multi-disc CD changer concept. But definitely suited to single, nouveau riche lifestyle and tastes, I'd say.

Sure as hell would put a strain on a married man. How about: now if he thought he got nagged for not leaving his shoes at the door on a rainy day before... "Oh, no you didn't bring that thang up in here, tracking up my carpets!"

Edited September 12, 2012 by reddsun1

[reddsun1]

I like my rooms to smell like clean linens, fresh air and jest a hint of mojito.

I think ol' George LeBay (Christine) put it better'n just about anybody:

George LeBay: Her name's Christine.

Arnie Cunningham: I like that.

Dennis Guilder: Come on Arnie, we gotta get goin', huh?

George LeBay: My a-hole brother bought her back in September '57. That's when you got your new model year, in September. Brand-new, she was. She had the smell of a brand-new car. That's just about the finest smell in the world, 'cept maybe for pussy.

Edited September 12, 2012 by reddsun1