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Old 05-24-2014, 07:07 AM
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Hi Member's,
Some new `rides to check `out so you know what's out there , or going to be out there on the roads with you Which one(s) do you like/want ?
Post & let us know (?) "Dreams R still `free"
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2015 BMW X4Apparently "mini X6" is a viable segment now.
JENS MEINERS | MAY 2014
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2015 Hyundai Genesis V-6 RWDForgetting our obsession with power, this is likely the best Genesis.
ALEXANDER STOKLOSA | MAY 2014
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2014 Ram 2500 HD Power WagonRam's ground-pounding icon advances without going soft.
MIKE SUTTON | MAY 2014
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2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProAs beautiful off-road as it isn't on the street.
STEVE SILER | MAY 2014
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2015 Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost: Pony Rides, Two CentsWe take the shotgun seat in a 2015 Mustang EcoBoost and form some opinions.
DANIEL PUND | MAY 2014
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2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD ProToyota's "Taco Supreme" is a desert delight.
STEVE SILER | MAY 2014
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2015 BMW M3 SedanNow BMW's only M3, the sedan does a fine job of shouldering the mantle.
JARED GALL | MAY 2014
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2015 BMW M4 CoupeIs it still heresy if the car's excellent?
JARED GALL | MAY 2014
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2015 Volvo S60 / V60 PolestarVolvos for drivers who care more about how they drive than how they crash.
KEVIN A. WILSON | MAY 2014
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Old 05-24-2014, 07:09 AM
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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric DriveB is for 'burbs.
DAVEY G. JOHNSON | MAY 2014
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2015 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4Bug-resistant—and every bit a proper Lamborghini.
TONY QUIROGA | MAY 2014
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2015 BMW i8Destination: THE FUTURE.
DON SHERMAN | APRIL 2014
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2014 Ferrari LaFerrariThe LaFerrari is definitely *the* Ferrari.
EDDIE ALTERMAN | APRIL 2014
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2015 Chevrolet TraxThe Sonic's crossover cousin aims for the Kia Soul.
JENS MEINERS | APRIL 2014
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2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 / 4SRobots resurrect Porsche's original top dropper.
AARON ROBINSON | APRIL 2014
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2015 Honda FitLess of the Honda we love, more of the Honda mass-market consumers buy.
JARED GALL | APRIL 2014
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2015 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESVCadillac flagship? We've got your flagship right here.
JEFF SABATINI | APRIL 2014
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2015 Hyundai Genesis SedanA proper luxury car, with an assist from Lotus.
ERIC TINGWALL | APRIL 2014
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2016 Volvo XC90Even for conservative Volvo, 12 years was a long wait.
CSABA CSERE | MARCH 2014
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2015 McLaren 650S Coupe / SpiderPotential realized: The supercar the 12C always longed to be.
STEVE SILER | MARCH 2014
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2015 Chrysler 200Chrysler lobs a long Dart into the car market's hottest segment.
JARED GALL | MARCH 2014
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Old 05-24-2014, 07:20 AM
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Cool What do U THINK ? Interesting `Ride 4>$ure<


Of all the above cars listed, I like this new 4-bang'in 2015 Mustang for best Bang 4 the $'s...

This one is going to be interesting (?) I like the #'s
What do U think of it ? Post your thoughts/opinions
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2015 Ford Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost: Pony Rides, Two Cents <Click 2 know more 'bout `it<We take the shotgun seat in a 2015 Mustang EcoBoost and form some opinions.
DANIEL PUND | MAY 2014

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Specifications >

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $27,000

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 140 cu in, 2300 cc
Power (est): 305 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (est): 300 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 107.1 in
Length: 188.3 in
Width: 75.4 in Height: 54.4 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3500-3600 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.0-5.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.8-13.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.7-13.9
Top speed: 120-145 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 19-20/30-32 mpg

 
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Old 05-24-2014, 07:25 AM
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1. Ford Mustang

Price: $19,995 – $42,9950 to 60 mph:4.2 secEPA:15/26 mpg

2. Chevrolet Camaro

Price: $23,530 – $43,2500 to 60 mph:4.1 secEPA:14/16 mpg

3. Dodge Challenger

Price: $22,945 – $39,9900 to 60 mph:4.5 secEPA:14/23 mpg
 
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Old 05-24-2014, 09:12 AM
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Wow some nice cars on that list.

Personal Fav's are the M series BMW's, always been a fan of them.

The 6 cylinder mustang does seem to be the best bang for the buck, and a friend of mine just bought a truck with the eco boost motor and can't stop raving about it.

The Hyundai Genesis, even though I have a stigma of Hyundai's of yesteryear that won't go away, the quick to rust out body panels, floor pans, window channels (my aunt's front window rusted out under the trim in under 3 years of ownership) the new car's do look nice, and seem like a good car with a good warranty for the price you pay, but the Genesis is catching my eye looks like a nice ride

Of course the Ferrari's I don't even think I need to comment on them as well as the Lambo, they are works of art

Too many cars and not enough garage space
 
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Old 05-24-2014, 11:52 AM
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Cool >Thanks `Ken<

Hi `Ken,
Thanks for being the 1st to post on this thread...You also have expensive dreams ...So do I, good thing that dreams are `free or we would be mentally `broke (LOL)

I hope member's enjoy checking what's out there or going to be out there on the highways....It seems every ride I like is super expensive....I really need to win a big lotto Until then I will just have to keep working on my dreams & trying 2 save my $'s.....

Look 4ward to seeing what other member's post on what they like from the above posted rides...

Thanks `Ken for being a active contributing member I enjoy reading what falls outa your head on2 this screen b-4 me
 
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Am I reading that right that the mustang has a 4 cylinder that has over 300 horsepower? That is crazy. But if I was buying that car it would still have to be a v8.
 
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Old 05-25-2014, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by crazyzach722
Am I reading that right that the mustang has a 4 cylinder that has over 300 horsepower? That is crazy. But if I was buying that car it would still have to be a v8.

You read correct `Zach, or you've been smok'in something Yes, it's a four banger...Now they just have to get it to sound like a V8 (LOL) I kinda like it > It's light & quick 4 what it is > I'd love 2 test drive one when they get out.

I think it's gona fool a few peep's when they pull next 2 it @ a light
 
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