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147 messages,  Last post on Dec 08, 2007 at 9:15 AM

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What is this discussion about? Cadillac CTS-V, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, BMW M3, Acura TL, Audi S4, Audi S6, Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, Lexus IS-F, Audi R8, Coupe, Convertible, Sedan

#102 of 147 Photos of the Audi R8 by dkaplan435 Feb 18, 2007 (6:37 am)
hi Folks,   Here are some photos of the Audi R8, a hot 420 HP six speed, loaded w/ carbon fiber and other cool things (including the rear engine V8).   Is that a rear engine or mid engine?   You can view the photos at http://www.taxicabs.com/autoshow/chicago2007/Audi/R8/   The first 5 photos are lower quality, so I went back to the Auto show with a new camera, and took 15 more photos. Just click on the photo of the R8 to move to the next photo.   Enjoy,   Dave
#103 of 147 C & D Comparo by ggesq Feb 20, 2007 (6:19 pm)
1st- E63 2nd- S6 3rd- M5
#104 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [dkaplan435] by rockylee Feb 23, 2007 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: dkaplan435 (Feb 18, 2007 1:46 am) I gave the IS-F to much credit as it's only going to have 390 hp. vs 490.   Regardless it will be a great BMW 335i beater but I predict the M3 to walk all over it. I really would like to see a 08' M3 Sedan photo's.   Rocky Replies to this message: pat (Feb 24, 2007 5:15 am) rockylee (Feb 24, 2007 9:14 pm) dhamilton (Feb 25, 2007 7:16 pm) and 1 more... dkaplan435 (Mar 19, 2007 3:05 pm) and 1 more... dkaplan435 (Mar 15, 2007 4:50 pm) pat (Mar 16, 2007 1:18 am) and 1 more... aviboy97 (Apr 07, 2007 5:06 am)
#105 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [rockylee] by pat HOST Feb 24, 2007 (5:15 am)
Replying to: rockylee (Feb 23, 2007 4:33 pm) "only" 390 hp? Replies to this message: rockylee (Feb 24, 2007 9:14 pm) dhamilton (Feb 25, 2007 7:16 pm) rockylee (Feb 26, 2007 3:50 am) dkaplan435 (Mar 19, 2007 3:05 pm) rockylee (Mar 19, 2007 5:31 pm) dkaplan435 (Mar 15, 2007 4:50 pm) pat (Mar 16, 2007 1:18 am) dkaplan435 (Mar 19, 2007 3:02 pm) aviboy97 (Apr 07, 2007 5:06 am)
#106 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [pat] by rockylee Feb 24, 2007 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: pat (Feb 24, 2007 5:15 am) Pat, have you seen any pics of the M3 sedan or heard anything about prices. I bet this new one pushes $60K or more. I will admit I'm a BMW M3 fan but boy they sure have gotten very expensive.   I'd love to see pics of the new M3, especially the sedan.   Rocky   P.S. 390 hp. is a Lexus isn't the same as 390-400 in a BMW. You know that as well. 0-60 times with 400 hp M3 is likely low 4's. My buddy's 240 hp M3 Sedan would do it in 5.4-5.6 range and add another 160 hp with new engine technology you can easily take a second to almost a second and half off that. Replies to this message: dhamilton (Feb 25, 2007 7:16 pm) rockylee (Feb 26, 2007 3:50 am) dkaplan435 (Mar 19, 2007 3:05 pm) rockylee (Mar 19, 2007 5:31 pm)
#107 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [rockylee] by dhamilton Feb 25, 2007 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: rockylee (Feb 24, 2007 9:14 pm) Rocky  I think if you go to German car fan, and then click BMW, they have some photos, and artist renderings Replies to this message: rockylee (Feb 26, 2007 3:50 am)
#108 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [dhamilton] by rockylee Feb 26, 2007 (3:50 am)
Replying to: dhamilton (Feb 25, 2007 7:16 pm) Dan, all I got under punching in German Car Fan in the search window was the World Cars site. It didn't have any 08' M3 sedan pics. They are predicting the 08' M3 to be around $55K so I figure in the $60's if you get options like Navigation, unless it comes standard ?   Here's a good pic.   http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=34&article_id=3765   Rocky
#109 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [pat] by dkaplan435 Mar 15, 2007 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: pat (Feb 24, 2007 5:15 am) I ordered the IS-F. I have the IS350 right now, I traded in a 1999 M3 Convertible for that.   The M3 handled much better than the IS350, though I'm hoping the IS-F will handle better than my old M3. I agree, the new M3 will be faster and handle better than the IS-F, but I'm going to have a hell of a great time with it.   If it wasn't for the damn I-drive, and the fact the M3 would probably cost 20k more (fully loaded) I would LOVE to get it.   Dave Replies to this message: pat (Mar 16, 2007 1:18 am) dkaplan435 (Mar 19, 2007 3:02 pm) aviboy97 (Apr 07, 2007 5:06 am)
#110 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [dkaplan435] by pat HOST Mar 16, 2007 (1:18 am)
Replying to: dkaplan435 (Mar 15, 2007 4:50 pm) About the iDrive, have you experienced it? I haven't, but from what I consistently read in discussions and consumer reviews, nearly everyone reports that it's not at all as difficult as some would have us believe. Like I said, no personal experience here - just wondering about your perspective. Replies to this message: dkaplan435 (Mar 19, 2007 3:02 pm)
#111 of 147 Re: IS-F Video [pat] by dkaplan435 Mar 19, 2007 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: pat (Mar 16, 2007 1:18 am) I have. My mother has a 530 w/ i-drive. It's ok to use, I suppose.... but nowhere near as easy as my Lexus touchscreen.

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