croat Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Nice cars the merc, but how could you even consider it over a r34 gtr. I would take a GTR34 over anything! The best value for money car as i see it. I prefer them to ferrari's and lamb's. Anything! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Mate. Next time your in Sydney drop buy and try out my car - I don't know how you could look anywhere else There is something to be said for walking into a dealership and actually seeing the car before buying though. Wheres the adventure there???? :Pimp2: Heres something to look at while you think it over Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 Mate.Next time your in Sydney drop buy and try out my car - I don't know how you could look anywhere else There is something to be said for walking into a dealership and actually seeing the car before buying though. Wheres the adventure there???? :Pimp2: Heres something to look at while you think it over Point taken Kris... Looking at your car is like falling in love all over again :love: .. Has your car arrived already?? PS: Kris you once PM'd me that website with all the auction results.. I can't find it & hoping you'd be able to send it again or post it up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 rrrage.. yeh the SLR would come in handy, on the odd occassion forget the cigarette lighter I could always heat up the brakes & lights up my smoke ...but a $1M+ cigarette lighter ??? I dunno, that's something the Salten of Brunai would do. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DF4Th3R Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 u need AMG nuff said Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 u need AMGnuff said [/img] is this close E-nuf said ? (a pic from a sau skidpan day when we took the e55 and the gtr along) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DF4Th3R Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 lol u need 2 doors, still young ure only 30 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siksII Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 meshmesh THATS YOU? i have always wondered who the intruder in the e55 is on trackdays(not ones i have been to but that e55 is always in the pictures!) i always think, who is that hoon and wat the hell are they doing in an e55 lol. no i know.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siksII Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 That LARS K one looks damn nice, but I certainly wouldn't be paying that much money for a SOHC engine. I haven't been in one, but I do hear they go quite nicely. I'd still take the R34 though.Kind of off topic, but it involves luxury cars. My dream car is a Toyota Aristo V300 Vertex Edition (Lexus GS300 with a VVTi 2JZ-GTE). I was considering buying a locally delivered GS300 and dropping the V300 engine in, but it was a bit out of my price range. It's not a coupe though, so it's not really what you're after. I'm not too sure why I even mentioned it hey, there is one for sale right now, look on carsales.com.au and its on a forum but i cant remember which one. buy it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRgeoff Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Simon, 30 and looking for a car of that price range. You are doing pretty good mate, and the boat too........ What the hell, get one of each!!!! I am available for technical inspections and road tests. *adopts AMP ad voice over* AMG????????? AMG!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 G0DF4Th3R - the only thing that CL is missing in your pic are some "Autosalon babes" and some decent plates.. hmmm how about PIMPIN By the way, you're (mate/or not??) nicholas with the Silver 34 tuned by that guy from japan, was one that I added to the list of time wasters... no hard feelings. Geoff check your email, some update pics on the boat. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DF4Th3R Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 meshmesh, no hard feelings, has nothing to do with me.. sorry things didnt work out though... its a sweet car g/l Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dojobi Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 hey, there is one for sale right now, look on carsales.com.au and its on a forum but i cant remember which one. buy it! Yeah? I can't find it, but I'll keep searching. Sounds like exactly what I want. The German cars are good, but I'll take Japanese turbo luxury any day EDIT: found it - I was looking in the dealer cars. I sooo want it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRgeoff Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Simon the boat is going to look sweet. Can't agree on the Jap turbo luxury Mic, but the V8 Soarer is pretty good living for the cost. I'd prefer an AMG though...or even better Brabus Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgs Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 meshmesh, its somewhat an old mans car... most young guys can't tell a Merc apart but something like a R34 GTR is likely the most sought after item for anyone with a turbo/import. Having driven most of the top end gear from Mercedes including CL500, CL55 and CL600, I'd have to say I absolutely love these things; would have to stretch to a 55 or a 600 even if I was serious about one, but I'm sure the 500 would be a suitable enough cruiser Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dojobi Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Simon the boat is going to look sweet. Can't agree on the Jap turbo luxury Mic, but the V8 Soarer is pretty good living for the cost. I'd prefer an AMG though...or even better Brabus Don't get me wrong - I'd love pretty much all the high performance German cars, but there's something I just love about turbos - and Mercedes can't offer that to me. Porsche and Audi on the other hand... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshmesh Posted October 9, 2004 Author Share Posted October 9, 2004 Geoff, we can't wait either.. "they maybe using the artwork progress over a couple of issues in some power boat magazine" Morgs, the 500 isn't the most powerful of engines, and in something that way 2tonne, we wouldn't be getting anywhere in a hurry... it was just one of those spontanious trains of thought (which happen quite often unfortunately) But the revival thanks (Kris) sewid, brought back a reality check... so for now anyway, we're back on the 34 train...choo choo Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Happy to hear it too. Its true, a decent R34 GTR can be imported from Japan under SEVS, sight unseen (auction photos arent really anything) and turn out just great. And you can save yourself $10 - 35k in the process (as opposed to buying one already here from an private/import yard sale). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin 09 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Mesh, was following a prepped Porsche GT3 today... nice crackly exhaust etc. Get one of those!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8_Gohan Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 pfft, all this talk of Mercedes, BMW all the waaaaaaay baby!! Simon, your list includes the following.... 1. New BMW M5 complete with V10 #: 507 horsies (380kw's) but can run with ONLY 400hp (298kw's) in economy mode. Not sure if this is where they shut off 2 cylinders? Because the current M5 V8 is 298kw's. So rip snortoring power, but also economical. Isn't THAT handy given current fuel prices. #: 0 - 100, under 5 seconds. #: 8000+rpm #: 7 Speed 2. BMW M3 CSL #: Epitome of performance in my opion. 265kw's from only 3.2ltrs N/A Straight six. Carbon fibre roof, glass fibre composite seats, 19" rims, and those awesome Michellin Pilot Cup(??) tyres. Quicker than a 911 GT3 around Winton. 3. 996 911 Turbo #. In all seriousness, when you look at these cars just think R34 GTR but better. Very similar makeup. 3.6 flat six Twin Turbo vs. 2.6 straight six Twin Turbo. Both have torque distribution style 4WD's, ableit Porsche's arugably better. Both coupes. Both got killer brakes. I know these are $315k new or $330k for the slighty hgiher output one, not sure what they are 2nd hand. But i reckon they are very similar to R34 GTR's just slightly better all round. But i think this more due to restrictions the Japanese had when developing the R34. Or GT3, GT2 would suffice as well. But those above cars are serious $$'s. $200K +, so R34 GTR with $20k spent on it, blow em all away. Go the R34 GTR no MERC!!! cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53036-opinions-is-this-an-old-mans-car/page/2/#findComment-1043854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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