Weekend Car(s)

HerkHealer · 02-05-2022, 01:49 PM

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2019 Z06 Manual rag top I am extremely happy with this car, the fun factor is very high. Its a lot of car for the money and the last one before the C8 which while beautiful is automatic only.

Gorgeous ride ! I absolutely LOVE the 360 MPH speedo in these !

peteinpa · 02-05-2022, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sxs1687

This might be a dumb question but I've never had to think about this til recently. Those if you with a rag top, do you park your car outside during the winter/snowy months? I only have a 2-car garage and I'd like to keep those for my wife's and my main cars.

No sir. Sits in garage under a cover. Wife's car in the other spot. Leaves my 540 outside.
Previous years I would store it for a couple hundred a month. Starting to think I will do so next winter.

Joe-BMW33 · 02-05-2022, 05:29 PM

Right now the weekend car when it's not winter is the M550. The E39 is my daily. The plan for the spring is a 911. Definitely at least a C4S but hoping to find a turbo. I miss the handling of a small agile car. I still don't see myself making the M550 my daily, so it's going to be a tough choice on the weekends.

I'm not getting any younger and I've always wanted a P car.

GTFISH · 02-05-2022, 11:19 PM

718 on Ohlins.

NGT2 · 02-05-2022, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sxs1687

This might be a dumb question but I've never had to think about this til recently. Those if you with a rag top, do you park your car outside during the winter/snowy months? I only have a 2-car garage and I'd like to keep those for my wife's and my main cars.

For the previously mentioned Z3, my father has a storage unit for winter months. When it's not in storage, his 428 stays outside and the roadster goes in the garage.

It's those months sitting in a storage garage that do the most damage (hence the previously mentioned airing of tires and charging of battery). Cars and other equipment aren't made to sit unused for weeks/months on end.

eliphil · 02-06-2022, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HerkHealer

Gorgeous ride ! I absolutely LOVE the 360 MPH speedo in these !

Thanks I really do love it. It doesnt quite have the quality or feel of super car but its almost there and It feels great that its american!!

eliphil · 02-06-2022, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NGT2

For the previously mentioned Z3, my father has a storage unit for winter months. When it's not in storage, his 428 stays outside and the roadster goes in the garage.

It's those months sitting in a storage garage that do the most damage (hence the previously mentioned airing of tires and charging of battery). Cars and other equipment aren't made to sit unused for weeks/months on end.

I dont think winter storage is a big deal, just use a battery tender, car cover and check the tires in the spring. It actually adda lot of life to the car by keeping miles down. If you dont have a garage find one , outside is tough for four months.

eliphil · 02-06-2022, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Right now the weekend car when it's not winter is the M550. The E39 is my daily. The plan for the spring is a 911. Definitely at least a C4S but hoping to find a turbo. I miss the handling of a small agile car. I still don't see myself making the M550 my daily, so it's going to be a tough choice on the weekends.

I'm not getting any younger and I've always wanted a P car.

Joe, Just do it!!!!!!! Be like Mike.................

Joe-BMW33 · 02-06-2022, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Right now the weekend car when it's not winter is the M550. The E39 is my daily. The plan for the spring is a 911. Definitely at least a C4S but hoping to find a turbo. I miss the handling of a small agile car. I still don't see myself making the M550 my daily, so it's going to be a tough choice on the weekends.

I'm not getting any younger and I've always wanted a P car.

Joe, Just do it!!!!!!! Be like Mike.................

That's my plan!! I want three pedals like your vette, 911's are hard to come by with three pedals these days. 718 is easy to find a manual, but I've wanted a 911 since I was 16.

eliphil · 02-06-2022, 03:05 PM

I will be anxiously awaiting pictures of your new ride this spring/summer!!

Joe-BMW33 · 02-06-2022, 03:15 PM

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I will be anxiously awaiting pictures of your new ride this spring/summer!!

I'll meet you at Capital Grille Chestnut Hill when BC gets out in my new Porsche😃

eliphil · 02-06-2022, 03:29 PM

then your on the clock last day May 17

oilandgas · 02-08-2022, 07:08 PM

My weekend car is a DB11

2022M550i · 02-10-2022, 08:58 AM

2015 Viper

SctsOut06 · 02-10-2022, 09:05 AM

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2015 Viper

Still one of my boyhood dream cars!!

2022M550i · 02-10-2022, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SctsOut06

Still one of my boyhood dream cars!!

Mine too. The planets aligned and I was able to pick it up very reasonably a few years ago....before the prices went crazy.

They did the Gen 5's right...nothing like the previous generations. The last hand built analog supercar. Naturally aspirated V10 aluminum block, body is 48% carbon fiber, engine is set back 6" from the front axle line, 17" center gravity, 50/50 weight distribution, 3300 lb curb weight, 645 hp & 600 lb/ft torque...and believe it or not, shorter than the Porsche 911. It's a raw animal...tons of feedback to the driver.

HerkHealer · 02-10-2022, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 2022M550i

Mine too. The planets aligned and I was able to pick it up very reasonably a few years ago....before the prices went crazy.

They did the Gen 5's right...nothing like the previous generations. The last hand built analog supercar. Naturally aspirated V10 aluminum block, body is 48% carbon fiber, engine is set back 6" from the front axle line, 17" center gravity, 50/50 weight distribution, 3300 lb curb weight, 645 hp & 600 lb/ft torque...and believe it or not, shorter than the Porsche 911. It's a raw animal...tons of feedback to the driver.

Awesome machine ! I remember watching a Jay Leno episode where he said it might be his favorite car. He bought 2 of them!

2022M550i · 02-10-2022, 11:05 AM

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Awesome machine ! I remember watching a Jay Leno episode where he said it might be his favorite car. He bought 2 of them!

Thank you. My only regret is not buying an ACR Extreme. There was one for sale locally with only 2k miles for $117k 3 years ago. Now, probably at least $225k - $250k...who would have thought a virus would come and turn the world upside down. The used car market is nuts.

That said, I really appreciate my M550i....you get the best of all worlds. Luxury and speed...It's kind of a mind twister for me...speed historically hasn't been this comfortable....and no sore back after a long drive.

eliphil · 02-10-2022, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2022M550i

2015 Viper

what part of Ct u in?

2022M550i · 02-11-2022, 07:54 AM

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what part of Ct u in?

Fairfield county

dscabra · 02-11-2022, 07:59 AM

Factory Five MK4 Roadster (Cobra replica) that I built.

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OmahaDB · 02-11-2022, 08:19 AM

My weekend ride. The wheel pants are back on now, this was partly a post-maintenance test flight.

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