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Old 01-03-2009, 11:28 PM   #29
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Re: The Test Drive Thread

i'll go alphabetic, and not every day either.

Alfa Romeo Spider(82):

pros: i guess the name
drop top
looks
the simplicity of it
can be cheap...to buy

cons: the cost of repairs
not very good in other then 60* weather

it was a fun car that i drove for about 20mins. i liked it's gear ratios, and the fact that above 50mph it could still accelerate in 4th with it's little amount of power. i won't say that it had creature comforts galore, but this one had power windows and locks, along with power steering and 4whl disc(not sure if thats stock) overall, awsome car for turns, not great in a strait line

aston martin v8 vantage(idk yr)

pros: the power
the comfort
the 6spd
the looks
the looks from others

cons: cost
leather interior, it was 90* out and black leather

friend's car for a period of 6 months, i ask if i could get a ride, he gave me the keys in trade for keys to my stealth. it was a very relaxing car that almost felt like it had nothing untill you really hit the gas. i've driven better, but it is a good alternative to a maserati

bmw 330xi

pros: all season drivability
comfort
looks
bullet proof motor
handling
6 disc cd

cons: the windows didn't work
6 disc in trunk

whether the window issue was common or not, it didn't phase me. the engine at higher rpm was an amazing sound. though not an m3 it still could perform well enough and carry luggage. its overall practicality was amazing.

bmw m3(08)

pros: the performance

cons: the navi system

didn't get but 5mins, so not much to say. it performed well, but felt a lil sluggish in turns. it looked awsome in red, no other color could've been nicer. interior was supportive in a turn, but i could imagine a long trip possibly being annoying. still as practical as a regular 3 series, just more power, and worse mpg.

buick rivera(67)..dads

pros: the interior space
the big v8

cons: brakes
cornering
manual everything

though now it's getting some work done, i did drive it for a few miles. i couldn't really start moving without a lil tire chirp or peel. awsome sunday driver, but not DD. huge trunk "fit 3 bodies in that". the interior...holy shit, huge. big torquey 430ci v8 with 360hp...fun, but it's gotta be 4000lbs.


that's it for now, i think i missed some, but o well.
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