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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:02:51 PM EDT
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BMW M4 if new. BMW M3 if used.
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:05:35 PM EDT
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BMW M4 if new. BMW M3 if used. I forgot to mention I am a fatty. SIL had a 318, cockpit was a little snug for me. Where as the G37 I had fit like a glove. All of those horsepowers though. 
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:08:56 PM EDT
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I forgot to mention I am a fatty. SIL had a 318, cockpit was a little snug for me. Where as the G37 I had fit like a glove. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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BMW M4 if new. BMW M3 if used. I forgot to mention I am a fatty. SIL had a 318, cockpit was a little snug for me. Where as the G37 I had fit like a glove. I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs. I wouldn't call myself a fatty, but my 2011 M3 was roomy. I had a guy that was 6'4" and 350 lbs in it. He was fine. I just couldn't accelerate as fast when he was in the car. 
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:10:48 PM EDT
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I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs. I wouldn't call myself a fatty, but my 2011 M3 was roomy. I had a guy that was 6'4" and 350 lbs in it. He was fine. I just couldn't accelerate as fast when he was in the car. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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BMW M4 if new. BMW M3 if used. I forgot to mention I am a fatty. SIL had a 318, cockpit was a little snug for me. Where as the G37 I had fit like a glove. I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs. I wouldn't call myself a fatty, but my 2011 M3 was roomy. I had a guy that was 6'4" and 350 lbs in it. He was fine. I just couldn't accelerate as fast when he was in the car. lol I'll have to find one to test drive to see how it does. What do you like most about it? |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:13:37 PM EDT
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I had the DCT. I loved that transmission. It is a high-revving and nimble car. The balance on it seemed near perfect and it was a blast to take on curvy roads.
I also had a lot of fun with the launch control which really makes the car take off from a dead stop. Edited: I no longer have the car. I am, however, lusting after my neighbor's M4. He had all the Dinan stuff done to it and he upped the HP from about 420 to 525 HP. It's a beast. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:15:52 PM EDT
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I had the DCT. I loved that transmission. It is a high-revving and nimble car. The balance on it seemed near perfect and it was a blast to take on curvy roads. I also had a lot of fun with the launch control which really makes the car take off from a dead stop. nice, how was the ride, really firm or comfortable? |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:20:56 PM EDT
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nice, how was the ride, really firm or comfortable? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I had the DCT. I loved that transmission. It is a high-revving and nimble car. The balance on it seemed near perfect and it was a blast to take on curvy roads. I also had a lot of fun with the launch control which really makes the car take off from a dead stop. nice, how was the ride, really firm or comfortable? It varied. I had electronic dampening control. You could select the mode from Comfort (soft ride), Normal, Sport and Sport +. The Sport +1 is for the track and when I put it on while on the road you could feel every pebble on the road. Comfort was much better, but it's still fairly firm by say an Escalade's standards. I usually ran everything in the tightest setting and the fastest shifts. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:24:06 PM EDT
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Get a new Ram 2500 Cummins and have plenty of power and comfort.
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:39:23 PM EDT
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Mercury marauder
6speed vq35 powered Nissan Maxima How new does this car have to be BTW a 2wd twin I bean f250 rides rather nice |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:48:29 PM EDT
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I find it odd that the OP wants a sports car to get good ride.
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:49:45 PM EDT
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Get a new Ram 2500 Cummins and have plenty of power and comfort. I already have a 2009 F250 I don't need two 3/4 ton trucks. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:50:39 PM EDT
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I find it odd that the OP wants a sports car to get good ride. have you ever ridden in a 4wd F250? My FX35 on 20's feels like its on air compared to it. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:51:23 PM EDT
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Mercury marauder 6speed vq35 powered Nissan Maxima How new does this car have to be BTW a 2wd twin I bean f250 rides rather nice I am keeping my f250 and need 4wd on it. I'd get another G37 if I went the Nissan route. and I had a cop car before, Imapala, no thanks. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:54:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: have you ever ridden in a 4wd F250? My FX35 on 20's feels like its on air compared to it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I find it odd that the OP wants a sports car to get good ride. have you ever ridden in a 4wd F250? My FX35 on 20's feels like its on air compared to it. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 5:55:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I already have a 2009 F250 I don't need two 3/4 ton trucks. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Get a new Ram 2500 Cummins and have plenty of power and comfort. I already have a 2009 F250 I don't need two 3/4 ton trucks. You didn't say that in the OP But the cars you listed will have stiff suspensions. it is part of performance |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 6:05:09 PM EDT
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So, today really got to my last nerve, literally. Riding down the highway in my rough ass riding F250 and I hit a bump with out bracing for impact. Head jerks down from the bump and boom, pulled a muscle/pinched a nerve in my back all the way to my hand. Nice tingly/burning sensation, lovely. So, this can't go on anymore. I am throwing all reservations out the window and practicality is going to the curb. I really would like a 2+2 but not necessary. Reliability isn't a problem, since I have back up cars but after market support would be a plus. So here's the short list. 996 911 m96 engine C6 Vette Jaguar XKR CTS V coupe somthing that is borderline ridiculous. What do you guys suggest. 2005-2012 Acura RL 2006-2010 Infiniti M (non sport model/suspension) 2006-2011 Lexus GS |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 7:56:45 PM EDT
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You didn't say that in the OP But the cars you listed will have stiff suspensions. it is part of performance Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Get a new Ram 2500 Cummins and have plenty of power and comfort. I already have a 2009 F250 I don't need two 3/4 ton trucks. You didn't say that in the OP But the cars you listed will have stiff suspensions. it is part of performance Sorry about that. I did took a c6, non magnethoric suspension, for a test drive, it was like a old mans Cadillac compared to my f250. I think it may be the horrible roads down here. Maybe I'm looking more for a grand tourer. My gto was a very comfortable car. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 7:57:59 PM EDT
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2005-2012 Acura RL 2006-2010 Infiniti M (non sport model/suspension) 2006-2011 Lexus GS Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, today really got to my last nerve, literally. Riding down the highway in my rough ass riding F250 and I hit a bump with out bracing for impact. Head jerks down from the bump and boom, pulled a muscle/pinched a nerve in my back all the way to my hand. Nice tingly/burning sensation, lovely. So, this can't go on anymore. I am throwing all reservations out the window and practicality is going to the curb. I really would like a 2+2 but not necessary. Reliability isn't a problem, since I have back up cars but after market support would be a plus. So here's the short list. 996 911 m96 engine C6 Vette Jaguar XKR CTS V coupe somthing that is borderline ridiculous. What do you guys suggest. 2005-2012 Acura RL 2006-2010 Infiniti M (non sport model/suspension) 2006-2011 Lexus GS That M is a sexy beast. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 9:07:35 PM EDT
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Any one has experience with a 2007 and newer XKR?
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Posted: 9/3/2015 9:34:21 PM EDT
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have you ever ridden in a 4wd F250? My FX35 on 20's feels like its on air compared to it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I find it odd that the OP wants a sports car to get good ride. have you ever ridden in a 4wd F250? My FX35 on 20's feels like its on air compared to it. Sounds like there's something wrong with the suspension, how old is the truck? If you're not running at GVWR lower the tire pressure to maybe 45FR/65RR for starters and see how that rides. My old '91 F350 2WD CC (9200 GVWR) rode like a Caddy at 50FR/65RR, I went a bit higher on the front because the 7.3l diesel weighed twice what a small block did. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 9:59:59 PM EDT
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Sounds like there's something wrong with the suspension, how old is the truck? If you're not running at GVWR lower the tire pressure to maybe 45FR/65RR for starters and see how that rides. My old '91 F350 2WD CC (9200 GVWR) rode like a Caddy at 50FR/65RR, I went a bit higher on the front because the 7.3l diesel weighed twice what a small block did. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I find it odd that the OP wants a sports car to get good ride. have you ever ridden in a 4wd F250? My FX35 on 20's feels like its on air compared to it. Sounds like there's something wrong with the suspension, how old is the truck? If you're not running at GVWR lower the tire pressure to maybe 45FR/65RR for starters and see how that rides. My old '91 F350 2WD CC (9200 GVWR) rode like a Caddy at 50FR/65RR, I went a bit higher on the front because the 7.3l diesel weighed twice what a small block did. I just replaced the front parts and the rear isn't sitting on the helper spring. Tires are at 55psi. Also running soft Monroe shocks. Maybe my tires are the problem. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 10:58:42 PM EDT
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I bought a Polaris Slingshot a couple of weeks ago. It is quick. It is a blast to drive.
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Posted: 9/3/2015 11:15:54 PM EDT
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I bought a Polaris Slingshot a couple of weeks ago. It is quick. It is a blast to drive. Those are pretty cool, too bad the wife doesn't let me get another bike and my suits would get pretty nasty on a bike. |
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Posted: 9/3/2015 11:21:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You didn't say that in the OP Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I already have a 2009 F250 I don't need two 3/4 ton trucks. You didn't say that in the OP 
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Posted: 9/3/2015 11:25:15 PM EDT
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Yes, he specifically mentioned F250 in the OP and 3/4 in thread title Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I already have a 2009 F250 I don't need two 3/4 ton trucks. You didn't say that in the OP
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Posted: 9/3/2015 11:27:00 PM EDT
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I have been doing some research on the 2007+ XKR's and it seems like it will fit my bill since it's a GT car. The parts and aftermarket support probably sucks though.
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Posted: 9/4/2015 12:33:59 AM EDT
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I have been doing some research on the 2007+ XKR's and it seems like it will fit my bill since it's a GT car. The parts and aftermarket support probably sucks though. Funny. You go from a VW to a jaguar. What's next, a land rover? Are you a glutton for punishment? |
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Posted: 9/4/2015 12:56:03 AM EDT
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Funny. You go from a VW to a jaguar. What's next, a land rover? Are you a glutton for punishment? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have been doing some research on the 2007+ XKR's and it seems like it will fit my bill since it's a GT car. The parts and aftermarket support probably sucks though. Funny. You go from a VW to a jaguar. What's next, a land rover? Are you a glutton for punishment? lol, funny you mention it. I had a disco and loved it.
I can never make my mind up. 
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Posted: 9/4/2015 1:58:49 AM EDT
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I really want this aero package
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Posted: 9/4/2015 10:08:47 AM EDT
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Jag F-type
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Posted: 9/4/2015 12:35:22 PM EDT
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Jag F-type awesome car, but if I am going to spend that much coin, I would buy a Aston Martin or a 996 Turbo or a Phase I ZB viper coupe. |
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Posted: 9/4/2015 4:50:05 PM EDT
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My vote is the Jag XKR for a smooth ride. The maintenance on those is not too bad as far as that category car goes and it sure is a lot cheaper than an Aston. Jag has made a lot of changes for the better on reliability.
The Vette with the adjustable suspension would be nice too. |
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Posted: 9/5/2015 12:41:54 AM EDT
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My vote is the Jag XKR for a smooth ride. The maintenance on those is not too bad as far as that category car goes and it sure is a lot cheaper than an Aston. Jag has made a lot of changes for the better on reliability. The Vette with the adjustable suspension would be nice too. I know, the jag is growing on me more and more. It's also a plus that it has a legit back seat. I wonder if the 5.0 on the newer cars is that much better than the older 4.2. The 5.0 has direct injection goodness. I wonder if anyone makes the supporting mods for the bottom end to handle more HP.
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:27:43 AM EDT
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CTS-V
The rest of those cars are also going to have stiff suspensions. At least that one is comfortable & 640HP. |
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:30:27 AM EDT
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lol, funny you mention it. I had a disco and loved it.
I can never make my mind up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have been doing some research on the 2007+ XKR's and it seems like it will fit my bill since it's a GT car. The parts and aftermarket support probably sucks though. Funny. You go from a VW to a jaguar. What's next, a land rover? Are you a glutton for punishment? lol, funny you mention it. I had a disco and loved it.
I can never make my mind up. I love my Disco 2, but it's sort of like a pimp's love. It's different. |
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:34:45 AM EDT
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CTS-V The rest of those cars are also going to have stiff suspensions. At least that one is comfortable & 640HP. This, or sell f250 and buy GMC
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:49:55 AM EDT
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This, or sell f250 and buy GMC Quote HistoryQuoted:
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CTS-V The rest of those cars are also going to have stiff suspensions. At least that one is comfortable & 640HP. This, or sell f250 and buy GMC Oh no he didn't!
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:51:32 AM EDT
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CTS-V The rest of those cars are also going to have stiff suspensions. At least that one is comfortable & 640HP. Those cars are pretty damn fast. I really like the coupes, sort of GT90ish looking |
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Posted: 9/5/2015 9:52:03 AM EDT
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I love my Disco 2, but it's sort of like a pimp's love. It's different. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have been doing some research on the 2007+ XKR's and it seems like it will fit my bill since it's a GT car. The parts and aftermarket support probably sucks though. Funny. You go from a VW to a jaguar. What's next, a land rover? Are you a glutton for punishment? lol, funny you mention it. I had a disco and loved it.
I can never make my mind up. I love my Disco 2, but it's sort of like a pimp's love. It's different. lol |
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