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    Default car makes that become more appealing...?

    do you have a make you really never cared for but after you drove or owned one you gained appreciation for?

    for me it is mercedes benz...



    i bought a c230 kompressor a while back and i throughly enjoy this car. never had one issue, drives like a dream and i beat the sh!t out of the supercharger as much as possible. now after seeing the new C series i'm really impressed i really would love to upgrade; i think all of the new models from the c300 to the c63 amg are just f'n sick!

    any makes you feel the same about?
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    well.... i use to not much care for the evo's.... like when the evo 8 was the newest thing out... i didn't much care for them...

    but the body grew on me more and more... then i've driven eds a few times now.. and i love them..... i guess that's about it... but that's not a make.. just a model....
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    Sometimes even simple things like the wheels the car comes with can set a car off so nice that it makes me want it along with performance and style
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    oh.. another is the honda element... the first gen....

    absolutely thought they were the worst thing i'd ever seen...

    then i rode in a few.. and the inside made it more appealing.. i drove one a couple times too and liked how smooth it was... again.. that's a model.. not a make.. but still same concept...
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    im with killer on that evo 8 thing

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    I didnt care much at all for evos, hated 'em. After driving and getting to "know" them they are great reliable cars. I wont ever appreciate German cars. When you work on cars, you dislike more and more cars. haha

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    MB too

    Thinking about getting a C32, after seeing the C63. Don't want to pay $65K for the C63 right now because in 3 yrs I can get one for $25K
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    The 1st gen Scion xB's. I never cared for them at all, thought they were just weird looking.. not necessarily ugly, just weird looking. Then my best friend got one and we went on a drive and my mind completely changed. It was one of the most comfortable econoboxes I've ever been in, and there were a bunch of cool little accessories and hidden storage compartments on the inside... not even to mention the fact that there's cargo room for years. We went on a ride out to Commerce and back and by the time we got back I loved it.

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    idk about more appealing, but the one make i hate more and more every time i step inside any of its models is GM for sure.
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    here is another



    i think all of the throw back models and new retro designs are hot! not including big american muscle. i remember when the PT came out i was like WTF; finally between the mustang, charger, challenger, camaro, etc american cars are becoming more appealing as well. i would totally rock a challenger specially for 37k w/ 425hp 6.1L HEMI

    http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...umentid=483319
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    the c63 definatly did it for me too for MB, that commercial makes me love even more...

    But i used to hate trucks, but now i have a love for super dutys
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    The new VW's are growin on me mainly for the Diesel option.... fooking gas prices up here don't come w/ lube at the pump kinda need it at $4.60/gal for regular...
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    Quote Originally Posted by JITB
    the c63 definatly did it for me too for MB, that commercial makes me love even more...

    But i used to hate trucks, but now i have a love for super dutys
    ya i totally love in the commercial where they are like "we thought 450hp was alot... so we gave it 451hp"
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    Quote Originally Posted by admin
    here is another



    i think all of the throw back models and new retro designs are hot! not including big american muscle. i remember when the PT came out i was like WTF; finally between the mustang, charger, challenger, camaro, etc american cars are becoming more appealing as well. i would totally rock a challenger specially for 37k w/ 425hp 6.1L HEMI

    http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...umentid=483319
    speak for yourself homie. gas just went up to 3.70. im waitin for that retro-muscle bike where i get to go fast and get good mpg. lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ksniperfox
    speak for yourself homie. gas just went up to 3.70. im waitin for that retro-muscle bike where i get to go fast and get good mpg. lol.
    3.70???? where are you gettin your fuel???
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    I want my fuel to be $3.70 wtf we're getting raped up here on Nantucket...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Killer
    oh.. another is the honda element... the first gen....

    absolutely thought they were the worst thing i'd ever seen...

    then i rode in a few.. and the inside made it more appealing.. i drove one a couple times too and liked how smooth it was... again.. that's a model.. not a make.. but still same concept...
    x2

    i saw one at the dealership that took my mind set from off to on..it was fully painted w/ honda oem options...omg:idb:



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    there are too many blindspots in the Elements due to the split doors... I'm looking at the new TDi Jetta or I might say screw it and go for a new S4


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    Quote Originally Posted by Killer
    well.... i use to not much care for the evo's.... like when the evo 8 was the newest thing out... i didn't much care for them...

    but the body grew on me more and more... then i've driven eds a few times now.. and i love them..... i guess that's about it... but that's not a make.. just a model....
    yeah i never really cared for it until i drove it.

    anyway thanks for the appreciation. see you tonight
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed
    yeah i never really cared for it until i drove it.

    anyway thanks for the appreciation. see you tonight


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    Volkswagens. i used to make fun of them (a lot) and said they were were girly cars and are overrated and have random electrical problems, but after driving some i have truly changed my mind.

    horsepower per mod and fit and finish is impeccable, granted it is viewed as girly to some but fuk it. i had a pink prelude so this is an upgrade.
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    Muscle Cars... I love GTOs, Mustangs, anything with a V8 and RWD. Ive always liked them but never owned one. I came from a boosted AWD car as well.

    Honestly, I want a Challenger for my next car.
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    I was going to type a contributory reply until i sequentially read post #20 and 21.

    anyway..

    I really disliked the Honda brand a before the turn of the century. After running projects on a few, i've gained respect for the automaker.

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    I never cared for American Muscle but I've been seriously considering dropping the G and going for restoring a Camaro
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    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    I never cared for American Muscle but I've been seriously considering dropping the G and going for restoring a Camaro
    restoring or doing a retro rod?

    do the latter...for the latter is the sh1t.
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    BMW's. Driving the e60 530i reallly impressed me. Handling and responsiveness was really much better than I would ever imagine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyF
    I didnt care much at all for evos, hated 'em. After driving and getting to "know" them they are great reliable cars. I wont ever appreciate German cars. When you work on cars, you dislike more and more cars. haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Yousef
    restoring or doing a retro rod?

    do the latter...for the latter is the sh1t.

    Retro Rod, as you can see I have some research to do...
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    a crx personally. I loved integra's to death and it still sucks that mine is gone now til i save and get another one, but I've actually had some fun whipping it around and you sure as hell cant beat the gas consumption. i
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    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    Retro Rod, as you can see I have some research to do...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nemesis
    Muscle Cars... I love GTOs, Mustangs, anything with a V8 and RWD. Ive always liked them but never owned one.
    i'm right there with ya on that one!
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    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    Retro Rod, as you can see I have some research to do...
    tony, that one you posted is pure sex! much love to retro rods.
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    hyundai.



    F*CK YOU GUYS.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GKtib®
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    F*CK YOU GUYS.


    what WAS that?

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    Pony cars

    ive always like imports,but now i have a camaro..and its not fast,but still alot of fun to drive,even if it is a deathtrap in the rain
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevykev


    what WAS that?
    lmfao i posted it this morning when i just in to work. looking back at it, i'm laughing my ass off

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    If I could afford it by august I would go for the new Audi RS5 or even just the S5


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    I have a lot of respect for Volvo's after owning one. It was my first FWD car (850 GLT) but it drove like a dream and had amazing creature comforts. But you can never go wrong with a good ol' rwd v8!

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