What Do You Drive??

[burn_this_city]

Nice! We strongly considered one of those when we were car shopping last year. If only it was a 4 seater. Which motor does it have? The one I was looking at had the 3.2 liter Carerra motor.

[Table 5]

It's the base Cayman with the 2.7. The one you're talking about for the S version (with 3.4) was out of my price range (frankly so was this, but I'm excellent at upselling myself). The hp rating on the base looks rather weak compared to a lot of the competition, but to be honest with you, I haven't really missed it. With these cars it's all about the handling.

Btw, that 3.4 not really the 911 motor....its more like a Boxster S with 911 cylinder heads. Porsche unfortunately would never put the full-on 911 engine in this thing since it would then probably spank it's big brother consider it's mid-engine setup. Doubt we'll ever see that.

And yeah, a 4 seater would be nice....but with only 2 of us it's been pretty roomy. the 2 trunks offer a lot more storage than I though they would.

[burn_this_city]

Ya I remember now it was 3.4. Those cars are sweet, it should be a fun drive bringing it out west.

[Table 5]

What did you end up with btw? Was it the Camaro?

[burn_this_city]

Inferno Orange 2010 Camaro SS/RS. I'm sad to say it will be going to sleep for the winter shortly. Since I've been working up north I've only put 12k on it in 1.5 years.

[Bigtime]

Picked this up in late August, a 2011 Volvo XC70:


My new ride by BigtimeAa, on Flickr

It's the closest I'll get to a minivan!

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

Inferno Orange 2010 Camaro SS/RS. I'm sad to say it will be going to sleep for the winter shortly. Since I've been working up north I've only put 12k on it in 1.5 years.

Oh man, that sound insanely fun.

And I feel your pain about not driving it....since I bought my car 4 months ago, my FIL has driven it more than I have, since I work in the city but keep the car out in the wilds of long island (but have him driving in 1/2 times a week to give it some exercise).

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Picked this up in late August, a 2011 Volvo XC70

How are you liking it so far? Seems like a great Calgary car. And thanks for getting a wagon and not a crossover!

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Oh man, that sound insanely fun.

And I feel your pain about not driving it....since I bought my car 4 months ago, my FIL has driven it more than I have, since I work in the city but keep the car out in the wilds of long island (but have him driving in 1/2 times a week to give it some exercise).

The only positive is it keeps them new for longer. I wish I could mile it out though, it's a fun car to drive.

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by Table 5

How are you liking it so far? Seems like a great Calgary car. And thanks for getting a wagon and not a crossover!

I'm enjoying it. A little larger than my old 2002 S60, but it has 300hp and AWD so I'm really looking forward to it in the winter. It also has a crapload of safety stuff like blind side cameras, lane drifting warning, radar cruise control, driver alert system, etc.

Love the ability to fit quite a bit more cargo into it also, and it has TV's for the passengers (although we haven't shown Littletime that yet!).

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

I'm enjoying it. A little larger than my old 2002 S60, but it has 300hp and AWD so I'm really looking forward to it in the winter. It also has a crapload of safety stuff like blind side cameras, lane drifting warning, radar cruise control, driver alert system, etc.

Love the ability to fit quite a bit more cargo into it also, and it has TV's for the passengers (although we haven't shown Littletime that yet!).

Let me know how it works out. We're looking for something a little more practical for my wife to drive, as she needs to be able to haul small furniture in her line of work. And hell will freeze over before I buy a frickin' crossover.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Got rid of my old Saab and pounced on this thing a couple months ago. I jokingly call her Shakira, cause she's got hips that just won't quit.

Wicked! Any plans for it? I've always loved those cars with some KWs thrown on to remove the factory 4x4 stance:

Spoiler!

Originally Posted by Table 5

Let me know how it works out. We're looking for something a little more practical for my wife to drive, as she needs to be able to haul small furniture in her line of work. And hell will freeze over before I buy a frickin' crossover.

If only M5 Estates or RS6s were sold in Canada. S4 Avants are getting cheap! Hahah.

[Phanuthier]

Pictures from the 'net... same colour and model and everything...

2007 Honda Civic



2008 Ninja Kawasaki 250

[V]

What I just bought: 1995 Mazda MX-3



My baby that I had to sell because it wouldn't make it up the highway when I moved up north: 1987 Buick Century

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

Wicked! Any plans for it?

I tend to keep my cars fairly stock, but I have been thinking about some new wheels for sure. At the moment, I was thinking about recreating the classic Fuchs look....something similar to this:
http://www.speedart-tuning.de/2008/t...bb167f9c79.jpg

Some red calipers would be nice too.

It will have to wait till next summer though. A combination of purchase price + a major scheduled service + installing a clear bra + and soon having to pay a few grand in import fees has left my wallet smoking and crying for mercy.

Will probably spend the $50 to get clear side markers though, ha.

[Bill Bumface]

Cars. How you know you're doing it right:

Originally Posted by Table 5

has left my wallet smoking and crying for mercy.

[Nammer403]

recently sold this car


to buy this

[Muffins]

Obviously not mine but same color and package (MR)

Goes by the name Miho. Likes longs drives on the highway and being tossed around corners.

[TorqueDog]

Old car:
2002 BMW M5


New car:
2007 BMW 335i - JB4-tuned, 35% tint all around, M3 lip spoiler

[HerbalTesla]

Which bimmer do you like more?