New car for the Wife. '11 SS convertible

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Old 04-07-2011, 05:09 PM
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Great looking! I was thinking it needed a stripe of some sort (hockey or SS) before I read the mod list. Congrats!
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Looks great Tony! Love the drop top lines.

Sold my G8 too soon I guess. Your Cyber Grey SS is going to be a fine addition to somebody's garage!
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car looks sharp T.
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Are my eyes playing tricks on me or are the rear tires smaller?
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I was right. It is the new "chick" car.
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Originally Posted by Powerhouse
Are my eyes playing tricks on me or are the rear tires smaller?
Front tires are 0.1 inches taller, but also the wheel gap on the rear is bigger than the front on these cars. Good eye.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Mike, I get much better deals on the Maggie kits.

Thats because you didnt call me for a Whipple price!
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Originally Posted by Mike TexaSS
Thats because you didnt call me for a Whipple price!
whipple also has a new kit for the vette's, whats the most power you think one of those 2.9's can make on a stroker motor mike??
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Sweet lookin ride! I wish I couldve snagged that Audi from you.
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Arrest me red all the way!
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Nice car, why the auto though? Did Lisa want that over the manual?
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Her Audi was automatic too. I don't see the big Camaro as a sportscar, it honestly isn't that much fun to shift a tank. The 6-spd auto is much better than the 4L60e crap, they actually drive very nice. No complaints about my auto CTS-V either. But, for cars like the Corvette or Viper, I'd NEVER buy an automatic. Not even a 4th gen automatic, unless it was some silly stupid low price.

JUISSD, the Audi was traded in at Buckalew Chevy in Conroe, TX. Ask for Eddy Cotton, I'm sure he'd love to sell it. The car was immaculate, and had the 3M clear bra since the week we bought it. That is one reason the trade offer was so good.
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I get to drive one of these at the NASCAR race on Saturday night and keep it for the weekend. Should be lots of fun at the NASCAR race. Anyone else goin?
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Originally Posted by 1sickz28
ballin!

BIG TIME!

nice rides........congrats to her
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Very nice Tony! Ya big ballah!


Originally Posted by 1_fast_gto
I get to drive one of these at the NASCAR race on Saturday night and keep it for the weekend. Should be lots of fun at the NASCAR race. Anyone else goin?

I'll be there. Snagged Chevrolet VIP tix. So I'll be at the Chevy "ride and drive" earlier on Saturday and later I'll be the drunk guy at the open bar in the hospitality tent.
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Wow, I am surprised your wife did that. 2010 Audi S5 is a sweet *** car. Personally I think you down graded big time. That Camaro convertible is nice but a year from now, you will see many on the road.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Her Audi was automatic too. I don't see the big Camaro as a sportscar, it honestly isn't that much fun to shift a tank. The 6-spd auto is much better than the 4L60e crap, they actually drive very nice. No complaints about my auto CTS-V either. But, for cars like the Corvette or Viper, I'd NEVER buy an automatic. Not even a 4th gen automatic, unless it was some silly stupid low price.

JUISSD, the Audi was traded in at Buckalew Chevy in Conroe, TX. Ask for Eddy Cotton, I'm sure he'd love to sell it. The car was immaculate, and had the 3M clear bra since the week we bought it. That is one reason the trade offer was so good.
How many mile did the car have? I may just go up there and pick it up.
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Audi had 18K miles on it. Bring about $60K, because I bet they list it for that. The S5 is indeed a better car than the Camaro, but you also have to consider the huge difference in price ranges. Audi was $66K new, Camaro stickered for $43K. Even with a nice down payment, the Audi was still $1K/month. Fun factor is the same, the Camaro is quicker. Besides, I customize my cars, our Camaro won't look like the others on the road.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Audi had 18K miles on it. Bring about $60K, because I bet they list it for that. The S5 is indeed a better car than the Camaro, but you also have to consider the huge difference in price ranges. Audi was $66K new, Camaro stickered for $43K. Even with a nice down payment, the Audi was still $1K/month. Fun factor is the same, the Camaro is quicker. Besides, I customize my cars, our Camaro won't look like the others on the road.
Well, I was just hoping you had 1 luxery car in your line-up. As much as I like those Audi's, i still say they are over-priced. In 2007 I went with the Lexus GS350 instead of the A5. Those Audi's just grab my attention when I see the front of those cars with the cool L.E.D lights.
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He still has a CTS-V.



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