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**shumozar** · 09-26-2007, 07:21 AM

I think you'd be surprised by the amount of automatics on the road in the UK. A lot of the exec/luxury barges are equipped with autos either semi or fully auto. I personally drive an auto and quite honestly I would never buy an auto again, they're so uninvolving and boring to drive. It's only a 4speed auto and on a 2.8 v6 engine it sux, not to mention torque steer and wheelspinning in the wet if you're not careful, truly awful.

**MartZubok** · 09-26-2007, 11:51 AM

Lets see if anyone knows what it is

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03284.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03292.jpg

My truck and my toy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Reborn/069.jpg

**eskimosik** · 09-26-2007, 12:38 PM

Lets see if anyone knows what it is

Looks like an old style Toyota MR2.

**kneexyFreedly** · 09-26-2007, 06:40 PM

I think you'd be surprised by the amount of automatics on the road in the UK. A lot of the exec/luxury barges are equipped with autos either semi or fully auto. I personally drive an auto and quite honestly I would never buy an auto again, they're so uninvolving and boring to drive. It's only a 4speed auto and on a 2.8 v6 engine it sux, not to mention torque steer and wheelspinning in the wet if you're not careful, truly awful.

I'm aware alot of luxury class vehicles will have an automatic (cars such as Mercs mostly in particular), but for the everyday manufacturer such as Ford or Vauxhall, they're alot more rarer IMO.

I'd agree with you there. I'd always prefer a manual as it feels more involving to drive and far more flexible too.

**viagsjicguara** · 09-26-2007, 07:35 PM

I'm aware alot of luxury class vehicles will have an automatic (cars such as Mercs mostly in particular), but for the everyday manufacturer such as Ford or Vauxhall, they're alot more rarer IMO.

I'd agree with you there. I'd always prefer a manual as it feels more involving to drive and far more flexible too.

where i work, lots of middle aged/old people come in their big merc's etc and yes lots are auto boxes.

**altosburg** · 09-27-2007, 12:42 AM

I think you'd be surprised by the amount of automatics on the road in the UK. A lot of the exec/luxury barges are equipped with autos either semi or fully auto. I personally drive an auto and quite honestly I would never buy an auto again, they're so uninvolving and boring to drive. It's only a 4speed auto and on a 2.8 v6 engine it sux, not to mention torque steer and wheelspinning in the wet if you're not careful, truly awful.

Erm...sorry but theres a huge different between some 4spd auto and the 5,6,7 and 8 spd transmissions you find in a proper luxury car. Then theres the CVT transmissions and the semi autos like BMWs SMG and Audis DSG.

Maybe your cars trans is truly awful, but the new cars have amazing automatic transmissions. Obviously if you disagree you havent driven one of those.

**xanaxist** · 09-27-2007, 12:48 AM

I've always wondered... why buy a sh*tty car and spend fortunes on ugly body kits instead of going for a decent car right from the start??

Anyway...

Here's mine (not the Rav4

):

**wJswn5l3** · 09-27-2007, 01:19 AM

well just found out my head gasket is on the way out

gotta find a new car now as well very soon

**jinnsamys** · 09-27-2007, 01:25 AM

But soon, either

or

**viagsjicguara** · 09-27-2007, 01:35 AM

id get the c-class. i think they're stunning.

**chppjdf** · 09-27-2007, 02:06 AM

id get the c-class. i think they're stunning.

2nd Vote for C-class.

**OlgaBorovikovva** · 09-27-2007, 02:13 AM

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**viagsjicguara** · 09-27-2007, 02:20 AM

Too bad the C class weighs over 3500 lbs. Nothing like driving a brick around.

i thought that would be light comapred to other stuff in the states

i dont think thats abnormally heavy anyway. it is probably a bit heavier than a 3 series, but about 75% the weight of an X5.

**BakerBonce** · 09-27-2007, 02:21 AM

Looks like an old style Toyota MR2.

Yup! I agree.
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**MartZubok** · 09-27-2007, 03:06 AM

Yeah it is one.

**maxsobq** · 09-27-2007, 04:12 AM

i have a 57 plate 2.2d Jaguar sport premium 35 miles on the clock

**OlgaBorovikovva** · 09-27-2007, 04:24 AM

i thought that would be light comapred to other stuff in the states i dont think thats abnormally heavy anyway. it is probably a bit heavier than a 3 series, but about 75% the weight of an X5.

I guess it comparison it isn't really that bad. If I bought a sports car though I would want it to way no more than 3000 lbs. I thought most cars in that range weighed less but the Acura TL is around 3300 and the A4 weighs around 3500 as well. Quite heavy compared to my 2500 lb civic.

**Freedjome** · 09-27-2007, 04:40 AM

Lets see if anyone knows what it is

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03284.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03292.jpg

My truck and my toy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Reborn/069.jpg

a fiero?

**dwestemesse** · 09-27-2007, 05:15 AM

'06 Evolution IX MR SE (old pics, I now have carbon fiber side spats, Ganador mirrors & some other goodies on it):

DYING to get my Buschur Racing Stage I & II kit for it. Might be a few months before I can allocate funds to that project though.

**kneexyFreedly** · 09-27-2007, 06:04 AM

well just found out my head gasket is on the way out

gotta find a new car now as well very soon

How much would a new head gasket cost? I'm pretty sure it won't be a cheap job, but if everything else on your car is mechanically sound, then why not get it done?

The biggest problem with cars. At one moment, everything's ok, but the next moment and you find there's a big problem.

09-26-2007, 07:21 AM	#81
shumozar Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 524 Senior Member	I think you'd be surprised by the amount of automatics on the road in the UK. A lot of the exec/luxury barges are equipped with autos either semi or fully auto. I personally drive an auto and quite honestly I would never buy an auto again, they're so uninvolving and boring to drive. It's only a 4speed auto and on a 2.8 v6 engine it sux, not to mention torque steer and wheelspinning in the wet if you're not careful, truly awful. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2007, 11:51 AM	#82
MartZubok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Lets see if anyone knows what it is http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03284.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03292.jpg My truck and my toy. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Reborn/069.jpg Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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eskimosik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	Lets see if anyone knows what it is Looks like an old style Toyota MR2. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2007, 06:40 PM	#84
kneexyFreedly Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 372 Senior Member	I think you'd be surprised by the amount of automatics on the road in the UK. A lot of the exec/luxury barges are equipped with autos either semi or fully auto. I personally drive an auto and quite honestly I would never buy an auto again, they're so uninvolving and boring to drive. It's only a 4speed auto and on a 2.8 v6 engine it sux, not to mention torque steer and wheelspinning in the wet if you're not careful, truly awful. I'm aware alot of luxury class vehicles will have an automatic (cars such as Mercs mostly in particular), but for the everyday manufacturer such as Ford or Vauxhall, they're alot more rarer IMO. I'd agree with you there. I'd always prefer a manual as it feels more involving to drive and far more flexible too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2007, 07:35 PM	#85
viagsjicguara Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	I'm aware alot of luxury class vehicles will have an automatic (cars such as Mercs mostly in particular), but for the everyday manufacturer such as Ford or Vauxhall, they're alot more rarer IMO. I'd agree with you there. I'd always prefer a manual as it feels more involving to drive and far more flexible too. where i work, lots of middle aged/old people come in their big merc's etc and yes lots are auto boxes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 12:42 AM	#86
altosburg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 601 Senior Member	I think you'd be surprised by the amount of automatics on the road in the UK. A lot of the exec/luxury barges are equipped with autos either semi or fully auto. I personally drive an auto and quite honestly I would never buy an auto again, they're so uninvolving and boring to drive. It's only a 4speed auto and on a 2.8 v6 engine it sux, not to mention torque steer and wheelspinning in the wet if you're not careful, truly awful. Erm...sorry but theres a huge different between some 4spd auto and the 5,6,7 and 8 spd transmissions you find in a proper luxury car. Then theres the CVT transmissions and the semi autos like BMWs SMG and Audis DSG. Maybe your cars trans is truly awful, but the new cars have amazing automatic transmissions. Obviously if you disagree you havent driven one of those. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 12:48 AM	#87
xanaxist Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	I've always wondered... why buy a sh*tty car and spend fortunes on ugly body kits instead of going for a decent car right from the start?? Anyway... Here's mine (not the Rav4 ): Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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wJswn5l3 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	well just found out my head gasket is on the way out gotta find a new car now as well very soon Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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viagsjicguara Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	id get the c-class. i think they're stunning. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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chppjdf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 534 Senior Member	id get the c-class. i think they're stunning. 2nd Vote for C-class. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 02:20 AM	#93
viagsjicguara Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	Too bad the C class weighs over 3500 lbs. Nothing like driving a brick around. i thought that would be light comapred to other stuff in the states i dont think thats abnormally heavy anyway. it is probably a bit heavier than a 3 series, but about 75% the weight of an X5. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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BakerBonce Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 349 Senior Member	Looks like an old style Toyota MR2. Yup! I agree. ________ Kitchen Measures Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 03:06 AM	#95
MartZubok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Yeah it is one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 04:24 AM	#97
OlgaBorovikovva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	i thought that would be light comapred to other stuff in the states i dont think thats abnormally heavy anyway. it is probably a bit heavier than a 3 series, but about 75% the weight of an X5. I guess it comparison it isn't really that bad. If I bought a sports car though I would want it to way no more than 3000 lbs. I thought most cars in that range weighed less but the Acura TL is around 3300 and the A4 weighs around 3500 as well. Quite heavy compared to my 2500 lb civic. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 04:40 AM	#98
Freedjome Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 424 Senior Member	Lets see if anyone knows what it is http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03284.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/DSC03292.jpg My truck and my toy. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...Reborn/069.jpg a fiero? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 05:15 AM	#99
dwestemesse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	'06 Evolution IX MR SE (old pics, I now have carbon fiber side spats, Ganador mirrors & some other goodies on it): DYING to get my Buschur Racing Stage I & II kit for it. Might be a few months before I can allocate funds to that project though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-27-2007, 06:04 AM	#100
kneexyFreedly Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 372 Senior Member	well just found out my head gasket is on the way out gotta find a new car now as well very soon How much would a new head gasket cost? I'm pretty sure it won't be a cheap job, but if everything else on your car is mechanically sound, then why not get it done? The biggest problem with cars. At one moment, everything's ok, but the next moment and you find there's a big problem. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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