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Originally Posted by LETSGOEERS06 (Post 316341)

my first "car" was a Jeep Wrangler Laredo (89) w/ AC (actually rare'r than you would think)

89 wrangler -> 95 Wrangler sahara -> 03 eclipse gts -> 95 Blazer ->
-> 01 Grand Cherokee -> 05 Grand Cherokee -> 06 Grand Cherokee, and a 07 SRT8 but that one was only mine for a month

Lol - I've got a '99 Jeep Cheroke Larado 4.0L straigt six (I think I've got a thing for the straight six... ) for my winter beater - with a turbo muffler! Whoot whoot ;)

Mine was a 06 VW Polo GTI, not sure if the US gets this car.

It had a lovely 20 valve 4 cylinder 1.8L turbo engine from the audi's. I miss the low down torque the small turbo's gave, as well as the rediculous level of fuel efficiency and the ease of parking the thing... =)

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Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 302665)

First car, a '57 MGA in 1966 for $125. First Z, a 260 bought new in 1974 for $5000

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...59-MGA-web.jpg

http://images50.fotki.com/v1513/phot...84314/z-vi.jpg

My first Z was a 74 260 back in 84, I paid $2000, I also hated the Original Carbs! tossed those out and used the 71 carbs, and in 86, I found my 70.

1. 1997 Ford Probe GT
2. 2004 Nissan Murano SE
3. 2007 Audi A4 3.2
4. 2009 Nissan 370z

370z is the best yet!

After having experienced Nissan, had to go back. Once you go Nissan, You never go back.

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2 (Post 304500)

This might be of interest to all the former RX-7 owners.
A camouflaged Roadster-bodied prototype has been spotted on the test track and two experimental models of the 16X rotary engine are being tested at the moment. The 16X rotary engine is of particular interest, it’s said to produce around 270ps and be 20% more economical on fuel thanks to direct injection and rapid combustion technology. Capacity is increased over the 13B coming in at 800cc x2 and will remain naturally aspirated. HA are quick to add that the 16X will certainly change the perception of the rotary engine as a gas guzzler to one that can produce high power and be light on fuel. Power will be transmitted through a world-first manually adjustable twin-clutch SMG. A dial on the center console will allow the driver to select various modes and while in “Auto” it will engage with precisely the right amount of pressure according to normal driving RPMs. If the RPM exceeds the amount designated for that particular mode, the clutch will automatically increase pressure to compensate. In “Sports” mode greater pressure is applied in the same way but without the reduced drivability that comes with a heavier clutch.
The 2012 RX-9’s chassis is said to be a totally new design and will focus on maximum weight saving which will also dictate the use of resin and aluminum panels for the body. Weight is expected to be around 1200kg and only slightly heavier than the current model Roadster. HA say that according to their source, out of all the designs for the new RX-9 that have appeared in various magazines the one pictured below is closest to what the RX-9 should look like.
0 to 60 should be 4.5 or lower.

Mazda RX-7?????? < ???? < ???? | ??? Car News - ?? ??????

http://www.carnews.com/Files/News/Ca...989242_550.jpg

:icon18: it would be such a cool car except for that stupid Mazda smiley face grille

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Originally Posted by John Bradley (Post 302515)

I bought a new RX-7 GSL-SE in 1985, I loved that car too :)

The GSL-SE was a hot car!

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2 (Post 304500)

What is the Name of this thread!??? :gtfo2:

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Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 317445)

What is the Name of this thread!??? :gtfo2:

Apparently it's "Rag on people who post interesting cars" going by your post.

:D

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Originally Posted by Lug (Post 317552)

Apparently it's "Rag on people who post interesting cars" going by your post.

:D

I see, I missed his earlier post, and missed the connection! thanks for pointing that out Lug. :tiphat:

All my jeeps besided the 3 newest ones were Inline 6's that engine in bulletproof... you could beat that thing up like no other and it would just keep going.

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Originally Posted by vipor (Post 316348)

almost as many as i've had lol

you love your jeep/dodge cars huh lol

Well when i was 16 my parents and I went looking for cars I wanted a sports car... they thought I would kill myself in my moms z28 so I got a jeep and fell in love with them... after my eclipse and the wranglers I miss a Manual so much and where I live its unpractical to get a rwd car unless you have a 4x4 for the ICE/SNOW up and down these mountains.

Had nothing but the Nissan family, love them.

Past: 87 Max SE (mom had 83 280zx, brother 86 Max SE both got me hooked), 89 Max SE (stolen), 91 300 Zx, 95 Max SE (totalled), 97 Maxima SE, 03 350Z (Lemon lemon traded for 03 Max SE)

Current: 09 370Z base with sports pkg
03 Max SE
05 G35s Sport (wifes)

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Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 317628)

I see, I missed his earlier post, and missed the connection! thanks for pointing that out Lug. :tiphat:

I live to serve.

Mine was an S15...still one of my dream cars