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06-14-2009, 12:32 PM
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Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
Posts: 5,703
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I got me a new daily driver!
Well, as you may remember, a jack @ss t boned me while making an illegal u turn across 4 lanes. My brand new 3 week old 2009 C-C300 4-matic Mercedes is smashed and it waiting for the insurance company/ body shop and dealer to fix it.
So, now for a loaner. I went to Enterprise and they gave me a 2009 Chevy Silverado extended cab - it had 170 miles on it so brand new. Within 5 minutes I confirmed to myself that I hate pick up trucks.
So, I began calling them for an alternate car. They kept on promising me they would get other cars in.....and after constant calls I told them I would return the truck and go to another Enterprise - this seemed not to bother them.
So, I go in this past Friday, spend like 1 hr waiting for a car. They offered me a Ford whatever, I was like NO. They offered a durrango, I was like HELL NO. They offered a Lincoln Towncar, again HELL NO!. I was almost sold on a Pontiac G6 GT...... and the guy says why don't we take a look in the back - I said sure why not.
So, we are walking back there and I see my dream car (no, not a dodge neon) and I jokingly say I'lll take that one! He says sure. I am like..... are you kidding me? He says no. I say, is it really a rental car??? He says yup. I'm still not believing him and then he unlocks the car and hands me the keys?!?!?!?
Yes, the new SEXINESS:
http://www.bbbracing.com/12secondv6/challenger/
I've got it for probably the next month.
I pay $1 per day for it  Work covers the first $45 for a loaner!
It's a v6 and is surprisingly peppy. Now, it seems very happy in my driveway so now I start saving for an R/T version!
And yes, I will take it to the track 
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2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - 12.079 at 116.45
2010 Ford Taurus SHO - stage 4+ tune and an intake - no times yet
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06-14-2009, 12:34 PM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,149
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LOL
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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06-14-2009, 01:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 5,623
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HAHA nice...beat the piss outta it james...just don't crash
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1982 Z28 Pacecar 305
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06-14-2009, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: hamilton nj / glassboro nj
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i must say... they are beautiful cars... i would definitely drive one any day. its definitely styled better than the new camaro but i still am planning on getting the new camaro
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06-14-2009, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: brick, nj
Posts: 641
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very nice very nice
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06-14-2009, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
Posts: 9,214
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w00t James finally got a tank 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
dumbass.
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06-14-2009, 03:45 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
Posts: 22,473
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Nice James, definitely cooler than the average rental car.
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Originally Posted by Knipps
w00t James finally got a tank |
Glad I wasn't the only one thinking that
::waits for BiGals::
- Justin
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2002 Suburban - Wife's DD
2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?
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06-14-2009, 03:50 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Northwest
Posts: 8,860
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V6 is peppy? Surprising.
And great looking cars...unless you're directly behind one.
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1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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06-14-2009, 05:26 PM
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8 Second Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,315
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Knipps
w00t James finally got a tank |
james needs a tank!!!
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06-14-2009, 06:25 PM
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12 Second Club
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: metuchen, nj
Posts: 1,476
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drive it like bo duke
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06-14-2009, 10:12 PM
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Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
Posts: 5,703
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It is just plain gorgeous!
I would definately say the 215 60 17 tires are WAY too narrow!
I've already recieved a couple compliments at the gas station..... to which I say it isn't mine, just a rental.
I found one magazine that got 15.6 out of one...... slow..... very slow but what do you expect.... 250 hp ain't enough power for a 3800 lb car. But, quicker than my v6 f body was when it was stock/ slightly modified.
Very enjoyable on a long drive...... and best part is I have unlimited miles on the car
Only sucky thing is, when pricing out an R/T......I hit about $36XXX.... at that point, might as well get an SRT8 for $41XXX....... now I just gotta convince the wife to get me one!!!!
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2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - 12.079 at 116.45
2010 Ford Taurus SHO - stage 4+ tune and an intake - no times yet
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06-14-2009, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Haledon, NJ
Posts: 5,162
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haha nice James!
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2016 Chevy Colorado LT 3.6 v6
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L RIP 12/29/2016
1998 Honda CBR 600F3
2003 Yamaha FX140
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06-14-2009, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
Posts: 7,108
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I can see it now...James runs the car at the track and a wild dingo runs out onto the track causing $5K worth of damage to the car lol...of course he's not injured.
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2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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06-14-2009, 10:44 PM
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Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
Posts: 5,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frosty
I can see it now...James runs the car at the track and a wild dingo runs out onto the track causing $5K worth of damage to the car lol...of course he's not injured. |
And then I get out of the car.... ands get struck by lightning
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2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - 12.079 at 116.45
2010 Ford Taurus SHO - stage 4+ tune and an intake - no times yet
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06-14-2009, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
Posts: 9,214
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erupting in flames.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
dumbass.
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06-14-2009, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lakewood
Posts: 452
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Very nice car.
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06-14-2009, 11:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mays Landing, NJ
Posts: 7,108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
And then I get out of the car.... ands get struck by lightning |
hahaha
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2018 Camaro 2SS Redline package, ESC Novi 1500 tuned by EFX, Might Mouse wild catch can, GM STB, smoked ZL1 3rd brake light, Xpel XR Black 35% tint all around, Street Scene front splitter, C7 Carbon ZL1 side skirts, Drake Muscle Car Wickerbill spoiler
2010 Infiniti G37x-Moonlight White w/Graphite interior. Stock...for now. Xpel XR Black tint(hey it's a mod lol)
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06-15-2009, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
Posts: 13,598
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No comment.
Question for you though...with Chrysler selling to Fiat, did Diamler ever get rid of teh 20% they owned before hand, or no?
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2/20/2013: They Day the ****s Stopped
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06-15-2009, 12:59 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: coumbia. nj
Posts: 1,317
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Mopar Or No Car. 
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06-15-2009, 01:02 AM
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2007 Member of the Year
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seabrook, TX
Posts: 14,281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slo86Bird
Mopar Or No Car. |
... no.
James, is this one getting some NAWWWZZZZZZZZZ?!?!
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Kommandant of the ACL (Anti Canadian League)
Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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06-15-2009, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: West Milford, NJ
Posts: 2,127
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
It is just plain gorgeous!
I would definately say the 215 60 17 tires are WAY too narrow!
I've already recieved a couple compliments at the gas station..... to which I say it isn't mine, just a rental.
I found one magazine that got 15.6 out of one...... slow..... very slow but what do you expect.... 250 hp ain't enough power for a 3800 lb car. But, quicker than my v6 f body was when it was stock/ slightly modified.
Very enjoyable on a long drive...... and best part is I have unlimited miles on the car
Only sucky thing is, when pricing out an R/T......I hit about $36XXX.... at that point, might as well get an SRT8 for $41XXX....... now I just gotta convince the wife to get me one!!!! |
I already said you could have one. You just need to find the money to have it. Lol.
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06-15-2009, 07:49 AM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Ewing
Posts: 6,213
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ****OnWheels
I already said you could have one. You just need to find the money to have it. Lol.
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Uh oh, that means James will be "working late" to raise the cash!
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06-15-2009, 05:45 PM
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Token v6 Guy
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: No longer neon land :(
Posts: 5,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
No comment.
Question for you though...with Chrysler selling to Fiat, did Diamler ever get rid of teh 20% they owned before hand, or no?
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Wanna go for a ride in it
You might change your mind
To my knowledge, they still have 20%...... but the past week or so I am uncertain.
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2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - 12.079 at 116.45
2010 Ford Taurus SHO - stage 4+ tune and an intake - no times yet
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06-15-2009, 05:49 PM
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Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,341
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lets go fishing
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06-15-2009, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
Posts: 13,598
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12secondv6
Wanna go for a ride in it
You might change your mind
To my knowledge, they still have 20%...... but the past week or so I am uncertain. |
Sure, but Ive driven a bunch of LX cars.
All of them feel like the suspension is made of used tea bags compared to the G8.
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