Pics of my cars (F430 (2x), 599, 997 GT3 RS, SL550, CLK63...

[novass]

The 550/575 is one of my favorite modern Ferraris. Looks great and drives great. Im sure you didnt like to see it go but I admire the fact that you let it go because you didnt have the time to drive it and all the cars you got are meant to be driven. It would be a shame to let them sit and collect dust. Your new Turbo looks amazing in that color, it is definitely a fair trade off for the 575.

[blackenzo]

hey magwheel ever thought of trading in your murcielago for a lp640 such an awesome car and the looks are just fantastic :drool: ive heard some good reviews aswell also might give your carrera gt a run for its money :lol:

[magwheel]

hey magwheel ever thought of trading in your murcielago for a lp640 such an awesome car and the looks are just fantastic :drool: ive heard some good reviews aswell also might give your carrera gt a run for its money :lol:
Hey blackenzo, I'd love to but it's really too early 2 ways. :drool: First, I only got the Green Murci, aka 'HULKSTR' in February of this year. Trading or selling it now would be an invitation for a severe ass kicking financially. :slap: Secondly, I'm always concerned about buying a car 'hot off the press' if you know what I mean. I'd like to wait until the Winter or Spring of 2007-2008 to make the switch and to make sure any 'bugs' are worked out. Michael

[blackenzo]

yeh goodpoint its always best to see what there like on reliability day 2 day use etc and like you say depreciation

[donnasworld]

I saw Magwheel's new addition. It was the car I wanted next- a black Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Guess after unloading one of his Ferrari's, he had some spare change! Tired of Range Rover's, huh? It's still lookin' good in this neigborhood!

[ferrarif1fan89]

what was the point of this?

[saadie]

he sold one of the ferrari's :| ....... weird ..
wellllllllll lets just wait for magwheel ..... lets see whats the story behind this .. .

@ donnasworld ... you have to have some pics to post in the section ;)

[harryo2b]

It appears donnasworld may be a close neighbor of magwheel as they are both from Poland, Ohio.

[nthfinity]

pretty cool, for sure :)

[magwheel]

he sold one of the ferrari's :| ....... weird ..
wellllllllll lets just wait for magwheel ..... lets see whats the story behind this .. .

@ donnasworld ... you have to have some pics to post in the section ;)
OMG..... She knows how to post on her own. :shock: DONNASWORLD, aka my EX is straight up and legit although a little wacked! She's like Poltergeist and the Exorcist all rolled into one. :crazyeyes: No matter where I go or what I do, she knows! And just think...... I'm the one who taught her how to use the computer.

The reason I got the C Turbo S was because I gave my 05 RR Westminster to my ex (the sweet little thing she is) until the new 07s come out in October (?). Her lease was up and I didn't want to hear her keep bitching :bad-words: because my girlfriend had a newer RR than her so I told her to drive mine until the 07s appear.

Then I thought.... hey.... since the girlfriend is going to get a new RR in November and my lease is up in December, I probably should get something different and a little more fun.

The RR is a fantastic car and if I only had one SUV, there would have been NO way I would have chosen the Cayenne over the RR...... Cayenne Turbo S or not!

About the Maranello..... Sorry, but I dun dood it! I sold the 04 Ferrari 575 Maranello on August 29th. Just had too many cars and not enough asses! I would try and rotate the cars in order so that they all got equal road time and exercise. But I wouldn't drive any of them in the rain so it seemed they were on Battery Tenders a whole lot and it just seemed stupid to try and keep them all. I loved the Maranello but I just got the new Porsche 997 Turbo and it's a little more fun to drive and obviously a lot faster. Hated to see the 575 go because she was a beauty and ALWAYS turned heads and got comments on being the most 'classy' sports car they had ever seen!

I may decide to possibly sell the F430 next Spring or Summer and get a 599 but only after I hear some readers reviews. Sure will hate to pay the extortionist premium the dealers will be asking!! I hope not too many of you are pissed off at me for parting with the Maranello. I apologize!

Give the EX a break..... I know she'd like to give me one...... a broken neck! :snipersmile: Even though she hates me..... I still watch over her and TAKE REAL GOOD care of her.

I'll be posting some pics of the Cayenne Turbo S and the CGT and the 997 Turbo in a line-up soon. I have a pretty neat layout in my mind that will be cool. Magwheel

[saadie]

hmm not bad .....

cant wait for the pics .... realy sad to hear about the 575 ..... hope its in good hands ...

imo the 599 just isnt as appealing as the rest of the ferrari's .. mainly because its not front engined and looks a bit awkward :? ... maybe its just me ....

you should get a taste of the zonda and the Koenigsegg ..... some of the rare stuff ... if you ever want a newer lambo ... you could always get rid of the ones you got and go for the Lp640 ;) .. :) ....

[SFDMALEX]

This is some sad non JW like shit......................

[ViperASR]

Magwheel, you are still the man! Only I would reconsider selling the F430 for a 599. I love the 430 to death so maybe i'm a little on the biased side, but i think that is a more true Ferrari. And you will probobly get raped on the price. But if you want something to replace the 575 the 599 would be the obvious choice.

P.S. I really appreciate you sharing your awesome car collection with us car freaks 8)

[SFDMALEX]

Why you all cock ridding?

[nthfinity]

This is some sad non JW like shit......................
are you talking about the hate for our Collector member's sale of a car he couldn't find enough time to drive? and/or the fact that mr. Saadie doesn't know a front-engine rear drive car if it ran over him?

Why you all cock ridding?

the F430 is nice, definately.... in fact, its a really GREAT car. But; its' novelty wears off pretty quick in the company of other exotics, performance cars, and Ferrari's.... It is the new starbucks car. :(

I'm sure some member reviews of the 599 will be forthcoming here over the next.... hmm.... 6 months at the most ;)

[stmoritzer]

thanks for the news magwheel, looking foreward for the Porsche triple :good:

[TT]

Topics merged ;)

[magwheel]

Topics merged ;)
Hi TT, Good to hear from you. Haven't talked to you or Jabba in a long time. Thanks for merging the subjects. Hey.... tell the EX is she starts picking on me for any reason, you'll ban her butt cause we're good friends and you're not going to allow her to beat me up. She's always picking on me! :prr:

How about her..... I get her a new Range Rover every 2 years and she's still bitching :bad-words: and POd at me. She says she wants a Maserati Quattroporte instead of a RR because I got the Cayenne Tuirbo S and that's what she wanted. Uhhhh wake up call my 'sweet petunia'. We live in Northeastern Ohio where every December thru March we get this funny white stuff all over the ground. How the hell are you going to get around in a Maserati in the snow? I just know what she would say. "Why honey, just buy me a small, cheap SUV too." :wanker:

BTW Jabba and TT...... Since March 18th, 61,188 hits as of 2 minutes ago and still going (I feel like a Timex watch or even the Energizer bunny). :clap: Not bad for someone who's ass you canned early on for potentially being a fraud. Thanks for introducing me to all these people and I hope I haven't disappointed anyone with any of my posts.

Hopefully, in the next couple of days, the sun will appear here in Ohio and I can get some shots of the new Cayenne Turbo S and even the shot of the 3 Porsches lined up. Take care TT. Michael

[TT]

Dude! :D as long as you'll add/switch cars to your garage, this topic will be alive :D

[jenk12m]

i think the 599 will be a nice addition and i cant wait to see the porsches lined up

[Audiophile]

Magwheel :good: :good:

One of the best threads ever! Thank you for sharing these stories with us. I hadn't noticed this thread earlier but now when I did I read it thru in a day. :crazyeyes:

Great collection :good:

It's absolutely amazing how you are willing to share all of this with us and write these long stories. It's something you don't see everyday. And (although you get this a lot) I have to say that the politeness that one can notice from your posts is truly great. Again something that you don't encounter too often :D

Keep buying those cars so we can read about them :D :D

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Arttu
Carfreak from Finland
CarFreaks.net

[Mattk]

Anyway - the Cayenne Turbo S, the 997TT and the Carrera GT are for sure a nice combo in anyone's garage!

I agree. One for every conceivable purpose.

[TNT]

:clap: just need to keep it going Magwheel :clap: we all wish to be like you.

[magwheel]

:clap: just need to keep it going Magwheel :clap: we all wish to be like you.
Hi TNT, Awww shucks, :oops: You're making me all red face and everything!!! Hopefully, I'll be able to supply you guys with future interesting photos and stories. Just remember though..... it's better to be your own person and not a copy of someone else! :clap: BUT, Thanks for the compliment. Magwheel :smilecolors:

[fsandys]

Some wierd opinions going off in this thread :roll:

[TNT]

:clap: just need to keep it going Magwheel :clap: we all wish to be like you.
Hi TNT, Awww shucks, :oops: You're making me all red face and everything!!! Hopefully, I'll be able to supply you guys with future interesting photos and stories. Just remember though..... it's better to be your own person and not a copy of someone else! :clap: BUT, Thanks for the compliment. Magwheel :smilecolors:


oh i wouldn't copy you i just need maybe 2 or 3. :P :wink:

[Mattk]

it's better to be your own person and not a copy of someone else!

I've wanted a DB9 ever since it came out. Is that being my own self? :P

[magwheel]

it's better to be your own person and not a copy of someone else!

I've wanted a DB9 ever since it came out. Is that being my own self? :P
Hi Mattk, Sure is and I don't blame you! From what I've read and seen, the DB9 is supposed to be an excellent car. :) BTW, did you know that Ford supposedly has or is going to put Aston Martin up for sale? :cry: Magwheel

[Mattk]

BTW, did you know that Ford supposedly has or is going to put Aston Martin up for sale?

Yeah, I heard/read about that. I don't think they'll do it. I'd be pretty disappointed if they did.

[Erez]

how do you feel about adoptions Michael?.. :lol: cause i'm cool with it :lol: :wink:
great to read any word you write, as usual 8)
(but the whole ex thing is beyond me i have to say..)

always good hearing from you :)

[MSM_2JZ]

hey Michael, I'm a noob here to jabbasworld, but i just finished reading this entire thread. i have to say, QUITE impressive! if you're every down in the parkersburg, WV or marietta, OH area, be sure to look me up. by the same token, if i'm up around Youngstown and i see an exotic, i'll be sure to honk and wave. you are living the dream of many, many people, and i hope one day to have even one of the cars you('ve) own(ed). keep doing what you're doing!

Chris

[Element]

Damn nice collection! :drool:

Turbo S is great , however i would prefer a new ML63 AMG i think. :D

[magwheel]

Damn nice collection! :drool:

Turbo S is great , however i would prefer a new ML63 AMG i think. :D
OH Damn!........
NEWS FLASH!! :faint: I just sold both of my Lamborghinis on Friday. Too many cars! The Gallardo was 1 year old this month and I only had 970 miles on her. I bought the Murcielago in February of this year and she only had 450 miles on her speedo. Yeah... yeah.... I know! :wanker:

BUT.... just this past Tuesday, I did buy a 2007 SL550 in Pewter with a light cream interior. Ironically, I had just gone to the dealer to see the SLR they have had there since February, the one I took for a test ride, and they said that they had just dealer traded it to a San Diego dealership. :wall: Bummed out..... but then I saw the SL550 sitting there and fell in love :drool: with her immediately! Went home and got the girlfriend and we went back and I signed the papers and brought her home that same day. I'm sure I'll put a lot more miles on her compared to the Lambos. I loved the Lambos too but to let them just 'kinda' sit in the garage on Battery Tenders and hardly drive them is asinine, ridiculous, absurd and brainless!. :scrambleup:

Since I had a little 'moolah' left over from the sale..... I also bought a 2007 Mercedes S550 in Iridium Silver with black leather interior and the AMG Sport Package. She'll be here on Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. It will be nice to have a couple of cars I can take out every day of the year and not worry about rain or snow or being paranoid about parking them somewhere where they might be vulerable to door bangers or jealous idiots!

Sorry about the Lambos guys but it was necessary and the right thing to do. :bad-words: Please don't hate my ass for selling them! Mags

[saadie]

you were getting to old for fast cars anyway :P ... j/k

realy sad to hear about the lambos :(
you should buya LP640 just to make us happy :( lol

Sl is way more practical then supercars ... thats for sure ...
cant wait to see the mercs :D

btw .. you had to take pics of the porsche trio :P .... you should do it before it starts snowing :P

[magwheel]

you were getting to old for fast cars anyway :P ... j/k

Sl is way more practical then supercars ... thats for sure ...
cant wait to see the mercs :D

btw .. you had to take pics of the porsche trio :P .... you should do it before it starts snowing :P
Boy saadie, You sure know how to bust an 'old' mans ass! :prr: At least I can get in the SL550 without doing an Harry Houdini imitation!

It will be fun to drive the new Mercedes. They really are 'the cat's ass' of luxury cars!

Hopefully I'll get a chance tomorrow to shoot a pic of the three Porsches in a line-up and maybe even the SL. It's beautiful out here in Ohio with the leaves changing. :hello: I'll try my best. Mags

[TT]

Well, must have been sad to see two bulls go at the same time, but if you can't enjoy them, as you said, it's pointless to keep them

And adding two comfy Merc to the collection can't be that bad.

Of course I would have been more thrilled by AMG versions, but the 550 must already be a hell of a ride :D

Can't wait to see some pics

[man430gt]

Well, must have been sad to see two bulls go at the same time, but if you can't enjoy them, as you said, it's pointless to keep them
Guess thats true :roll: :cry:

[TT]

While in Europe it will still be called SL500, it will be rebadged SL550 in the USA, and well it's basically the new SL500, not the AMG one

[Erez]

really sad to hear about the lambos, hulkstr in particular :(
well the mercs would be nice (and great for daily use..).. but the cherry would be a 599 :twisted: :wink:
hope you'll be happy with the mercs!

[magwheel]

really sad to hear about the lambos, hulkstr in particular :(
well the mercs would be nice (and great for daily use..).. but the cherry would be a 599 :twisted: :wink:
hope you'll be happy with the mercs!
Erez, my fellow MOT, Yeah... it was a bummer to see the Lambos go :faint: but so far the SL550 is really an enjoyment to drive. It''s so nice to have a car I can take out all the time... even if it might rain that day without freaking out over it. The S550 should be here Tuesday or Wednesday and it will be a riot driving that machine with all its gadgets. It has the Night View Assist which allows you to see 500 feet up the road at night via infrared :ninja:, Distronic Plus Cruise Control which keeps you a certain distance behind the car ahead of you and it also has the AMG Sport Package which is the wheels and tires and some lower spoilers plus some other goodies!

I was going to take pictures of the 3 Porsches together today but the sun is so low, I'm getting too many shadows to provide a good picture. I'll figure something out and hopefully get the pictures online soon. Magwheel :hello:

[MIHALS]

wow, what a changes in your garage :shock: :cry:

as said, it must be very sad to see both Lambos going, but on the other hand, hopefully they'll be driven more often as they deserve :D ... I loved your Green Hulkster, Mike. but reality is hard and now it's gone :bah:

SL - well, I always loved this car, it's sound and practicality is way better than both Lambos together :lol:

good luck with your new Mercs, Mike!!! :D

can'twait for pictures :wink:

[magwheel]

wow, what a changes in your garage :shock: :cry:

as said, it must be very sad to see both Lambos going, but on the other hand, hopefully they'll be driven more often as they deserve :D ... I loved your Green Hulkster, Mike. but reality is hard and now it's gone :bah:

SL - well, I always loved this car, it's sound and practicality is way better than both Lambos together :lol:

good luck with your new Mercs, Mike!!! :D

can'twait for pictures :wink:
Hi MIHALS, Thanks for understanding my predicament. It's nice to be able to have all those cars but what good is it if you don't drive them. I've driven the SL550 several times already and it's a pleasure to drive. Smooth, laid out interior and absolutely fantastic color combination. Sirius satellite radio and navigation and all kinds of other trick stuff. Thanks for the good luck wishes. Mags

[TNT]

yeah but with all those cars how do you drive them all ;) must be a tough choice in the morning :P

Oh we should hang out when you are in the Pittsburg area. maybe go see a Steelers game.

[ae86_16v]

While in Europe it will still be called SL500, it will be rebadged SL550 in the USA, and well it's basically the new SL500, not the AMG one

In the US they also got a new 5.4L engine as well.

Congrats on your new purchases. Can't wait for the new pictures Mags.

[davide]

From an overload of Italian cars, ze German step in and take over :)

I agree, sad to see the lambos go, but they really are cars to be driven, it's sad just to see them sit around...
And it's always fun to swap now and then! ;)

pictures, pictures, pictures! :D

[Mattk]

Please don't hate my ass for selling them!

I am of the belief that cars should be driven and not kept garaged. And by driven, really driven on highways and the like. If you don't drive them, no point keeping them and having them depreciate needlessly.

The Mercedes is a good addition. I like the shape of the SL and it seems like a great car to drive on a day-to-day basis.

[Erez]

Erez, my fellow MOT, Yeah... it was a bummer to see the Lambos go :faint: but so far the SL550 is really an enjoyment to drive. It''s so nice to have a car I can take out all the time... even if it might rain that day without freaking out over it. The S550 should be here Tuesday or Wednesday and it will be a riot driving that machine with all its gadgets. It has the Night View Assist which allows you to see 500 feet up the road at night via infrared :ninja:, Distronic Plus Cruise Control which keeps you a certain distance behind the car ahead of you and it also has the AMG Sport Package which is the wheels and tires and some lower spoilers plus some other goodies!

I was going to take pictures of the 3 Porsches together today but the sun is so low, I'm getting too many shadows to provide a good picture. I'll figure something out and hopefully get the pictures online soon. Magwheel :hello:

well, like you said, if you dont use them, there is no point to keep them, that would be a waste for both you and them ;)
as for the S, just make sure all the systems are on be for you put your faith in them, as we all remember what happend when benz showed it for the first time.. :wink:
and hell, as a daily supercar, the 997 Turbo is just fine 8)
and the CGT for some nice weekends ;) and the F430, shit.. i guess the lambos lose is not so big now that i think about it.. :lol:
anywho.. i'm sure you would be more then pleased with the mercs, cause i personally never saw an SL\S owner complain about it.. ;)
waiting for all the pics with crossed fingers for nice weather ;)

[TopGearNL]

Sad but understandable why the Lambos had to go.

Glad your still having fun with your new toys! :D

[Raw South]

Hey all,

I’ve just spent a few good hours glued to this thread. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.
Magwheel, your collection never ceases to amaze. Although I’m very sad to see the lambo’s go (I’m a HUGE murcie fan), you now have a perfect blend of luxury and performance. Congratulations.

Your friend,

Josh
:D

[callen]

great first post josh, and no suprise you found this topic so interesting, magwheel is a stand up guy and is more than willing to share his knowledge, passion and obsession with all of us!

[TNT]

yeah Magwheel is the man!!!! i wonder what the next toy will be? :P

[magwheel]

Well..... I picked up the Mercedes S550 on Tuesday. Jeez.... what a car! 8) I got lucky and found one in Iridiium Silver with all the gadgets I was hoping to get. Distronic Plus, Night View Assist, Panorama Roof, the AMG Sport Package and lots of other stuff.

Had her out last night and was able to use the Night View Assist. :black: Ummmm, I think the jury is still out on this one. Ohh.... yeah, it shows everything in front of you and like they say, even farther ahead than your low beams BUT..... you have to look down where the speedometer is to see the road ahead. It's kind of tough to look down to see the screen when you have this learned 'bad habit' of keeping your eyes on the road so you don't crash the car or run over anything! :crazyeyes: The view is excellent except it's hard to keep watching the screen because of where it's at. I've heard that the Heads-Up System display is easier to watch because it's on the windshield area but it isn't anywhere near as clear as view as the Night View Assist System.

Now the Distronic Plus is something else! You set it and it drives the car for you (speed wise that is). If you come upon another car in front of you, it slows you down automatically! Then it speeds up if he does or if you go to pass, it resumes to your preset speed.

The Panorama Roof really sets the car off from the outside. The car being silver and the roof glass all black, the color combination is absolutely stunning. Add in the AMG Sport Package with its wheels and tires, the front mesh grille and rear lower spoiler and the rocker panel accents, it makes the car the cat's ass! :drool:

I'm going to try and post some pics of the SL550 and the S500 together this afternoon or evening. I looked outside and there's this thing in the sky that's real bright and shiny.... I think they call it the SUN..... :faint: so it should be a nice afternoon to take some decent pictures.

As the TERMINATOR once said..... "I'll Be Back"! :snipersmile: Magwheel

[saadie]

me wants pics :(

goes to the corner and cries :cry:

[TopGearNL]

Certainly, can't wait for the pics. Amazing cars you keep buying! :mrgreen:

[ViperASR]

I wish I had that kind of money...

[magwheel]

HELP!!! Is there anyone that can post the pics of the new SL550 and S550 I took this afternoon. If I send them to you, say 900 or 1200 pixels each and around 10-20 pics if you can handle them, could you put them online for me? I would appreciate it if you could. Thanks, Michael

[nthfinity]

HELP!!! Is there anyone that can post the pics of the new SL550 and S550 I took this afternoon. If I send them to you, say 900 or 1200 pixels each and around 10-20 pics if you can handle them, could you put them online for me? I would appreciate it if you could. Thanks, Michael

hi Mags

sorry, but i had to watch the Tiger game; i think you understand :P

They'll be online momentarily!

Edit: Michael's new SL550, and S550 (nice roof!)

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Everybody should thank mags yet again, as some of us know how much work it really is to go set up the cars for photos, clean them, set them up some more, dump the photos on pc, resize them, and finally upload them; which I greatfully do for our good friend in Ohio (down with Ohio State tomarrow! ;) )

[TopGearNL]

Great pics magwheel (thanks nthfinity for posting!) :D

I really like the colours you picked for the S, very nice!

Love the shots with the 2 together! And like the teddy-bear too :mrgreen:

[saadie]

the new S lokks sooo much better then the sl :?
or is it just me ? :mrgreen:
the color of the S is the best i've seen :| .. it looks really cool ... more like a coupe then a 4 door 8)

Congrats Micheal ! 8)

[Erez]

i think 50% of merc over here are that same color..
hows the newly improved sl? and good luck with all those leafs :lol: I forgot what a pain that could be.. :lol:
PS- loved the teddy pics 8) :lol:

[Mattk]

Nice teddy bear. Even better car. Congratulations on your new purchase.

[acmarttin]

Sweet buttery babies. Pair o' Benzes for you then, huh magwheel? :twisted:

One for the day to day and one for the weekends, I love it! Thumbs up.

[magwheel]

Nice teddy bear. Even better car. Congratulations on your new purchase.
Thanks Mattk, Yeah the Teddies give me someone to talk to when I'm POd :bad-words: at the girlfriend. I'm really enjoying the cars. We had the 'S' out last night and went to a wine taste at the Country Club. The couple we went with loved the car. The 'Jury' is still out on the 'Night Vision Assist' though. :robot: It's hard to watch and keep yours eyes on the road... normally. Maybe if I was a video game expert it wouldn't bother me so much! But it is a neat conversation piece. Makes you feel like Superman with X-Ray vision. It will be interesting to see how good it works in the fog or a heavy snowstorm.

Isn't this trick as heck..... I'm here in Ohio of the United States and I'm conversing with someone in Sydney, Australia! The best part is it's FREE! I like Free stuff!

P.S. The girlfriend just got her new 07 Range Rover this afternoon. She got it in Zermatt Silver Metallic. :drool: Absolutely beautiful color. I was gonna get an 07 Range Rover too but then decided on the Cayenne Turbo S. A lot more fun and faster than hell! :2gunfire: It didn't make sense to have two Rovers in the same garage. Take care everyone. Magwheel

[ARMAN]

Nice toys you got there Magwheel :wink: congrats

[Erez]

:lol: the 'Night Vision Assist' is not your fault.. they should have made it as a head up display.. :wink:
..so you have the xray in the S and the muscle in the CGT! you are superman! :wink:
as for how good it will work in the fog or a heavy snowstorm... i wouldn't put my faith in it.. :lol: but i sure am anxious to read your review about it..

8) ..Free is good... Free is THE BEST ;)

congrats on the Range... now YOU have the pick of two SUVs.. ;) good once! :wink:
pics of the Range to come? would love to see it in some nice poses ;) in the snow would be even better :mrgreen: would be proper wallpaper material ;)

congrts again ;) and take care too ;)

[TopGearNL]

Congrats Magwheel, nice additions you've done to your collection. I can get the same collection but only in 1:18 :mrgreen:

[magwheel]

:lol: the 'Night Vision Assist' is not your fault.. they should have made it as a head up display.. :wink:
..so you have the xray in the S and the muscle in the CGT! you are superman! :wink:
as for how good it will work in the fog or a heavy snowstorm... i wouldn't put my faith in it.. :lol: but i sure am anxious to read your review about it..

8) ..Free is good... Free is THE BEST ;)

congrats on the Range... now YOU have the pick of two SUVs.. ;) good once! :wink:
pics of the Range to come? would love to see it in some nice poses ;) in the snow would be even better :mrgreen: would be proper wallpaper material ;)

congrts again ;) and take care too ;)
Hi Erez, Sorry for the late reply. So far as far as I've been able to tell, the Night View Assist is just a novelty (albeit a really neat one). There is no way, and I'm speaking for myself..., that I feel it would be useful for me. It really does show you everything in front of you but it's just too dang hard to watch it. Plus it doesn't give you the peripheral vision the human eyes and brain do. But.... i may change my mind a little after a fog or heavy snow. I know in the rain, it's even worse because fo the reflection off of other cars and especially from street and freeway lights! :crazyeyes:

The Cayenne Turbo S is just a blast to drive. It's so damn fast it's ridiculous! :shocked!: I had it up to an easy 107-110 the other day with the girlfriend in the car. Never knew I was there until I looked at the speedo! I don't want to spill the beans too much about her until I can take some neat pictures and then I'll do a complete review for you guys.

Would you believe I haven't even been in the Range Rover for a short ride yet? The girlfriend loves it and it now has Bluetooth capabilities and Sirius Radio. I guess with my new rides, the Mercedes and the Turbo S, I have my hands full deciding what I want to drive of my own cars. Yes..... I promise some really great pics of the Turbo S in the snow and hopefully in other backrounds.

Hope all is well with you and thanks for saying hello. Michael :lol:

[TopGearNL]

I keep hearing that the Cayenne Turbo S is pretty fast, but coming from you it must be true! :D

Thanks for the update Micheal!

[cooperluke]

Congrats for the new Mercs. The S looks very very very good!!!

I think you've just one thing missing in your garage. A classic!
It would an an extra touch of class, and there is nothing that reaches the thrill of driving a fast classic far. :D

[TopGearNL]

Congrats for the new Mercs. The S looks very very very good!!!

I think you've just one thing missing in your garage. A classic!
It would an an extra touch of class, and there is nothing that reaches the thrill of driving a fast classic far. :D

True, yet its his decision :wink:

If he does an E-type or something 8)

[Erez]

Hi Erez, Sorry for the late reply. So far as far as I've been able to tell, the Night View Assist is just a novelty (albeit a really neat one). There is no way, and I'm speaking for myself..., that I feel it would be useful for me. It really does show you everything in front of you but it's just too dang hard to watch it. Plus it doesn't give you the peripheral vision the human eyes and brain do. But.... i may change my mind a little after a fog or heavy snow. I know in the rain, it's even worse because fo the reflection off of other cars and especially from street and freeway lights! :crazyeyes:

The Cayenne Turbo S is just a blast to drive. It's so damn fast it's ridiculous! :shocked!: I had it up to an easy 107-110 the other day with the girlfriend in the car. Never knew I was there until I looked at the speedo! I don't want to spill the beans too much about her until I can take some neat pictures and then I'll do a complete review for you guys.

Would you believe I haven't even been in the Range Rover for a short ride yet? The girlfriend loves it and it now has Bluetooth capabilities and Sirius Radio. I guess with my new rides, the Mercedes and the Turbo S, I have my hands full deciding what I want to drive of my own cars. Yes..... I promise some really great pics of the Turbo S in the snow and hopefully in other backrounds.

Hope all is well with you and thanks for saying hello. Michael :lol:

Hi Michael, No prob ;) I'm not too fast myself.. :lol: its hard to see all thats new on JW with so much activity..
Maybe one day we'll get the Night View Assist as we all dream of.. at a click of a button (or maybe voice activated ;) )
the front screen view will change into one of few modes.. normal, Night View Assist, infra-red and who knows what else ;)
man that would be cool 8)
hopefully with the current tech it will be of some assistance in fog or snow, tho i guess it will be hard to get used to
using it, but all new things are in a way I guess..

I will be waiting for The Cayenne review for sure, as much as some people find it ugly (I don't..) its one bad ass SUV, and
its hard to think of a better one (on the road that is..) let alone a faster one :twisted:
my only prob with it, is Porsche making an SUV still feels like a saleout.. but I guess they had to, and as long as it keeps
them in business I guess thats a good thing, as I LOVE Porsches 8)

I actually would believe you haven't had time for the Range.. you are a man with a hard decision to make each morning,
which is again, a very good thing 8)
Bluetooth capability in the car sounds great! if they only made the iPod (or Zune) with Bluetooth! but I'm sure thats coming
as well, the Turbo S in the snow sounds like a great shoot, I'm sure the pics will turnout great!

All is pretty well, (seen better days but worse as well.. ;) )
I'll always have the time to say hello, especially to a fellow MOT ;) :good:
Best regards :good:
Erez

[Mattk]

It would an an extra touch of class, and there is nothing that reaches the thrill of driving a fast classic far.

With such a broad range of high-performance automobiles in his stable, I don't think he needs any more to satiate his hunger for speed. :P Also, classic cars are pretty high maintenance, so it's hard to drive them the way they should be driven, and I'm sure we'd all agree that sports cars are meant to be driven fast.

The Cayenne Turbo S seems more fun than it looks. Not a car I'd buy, but driving it seems like a blast. I'm glad you're having fun with your cars.

[magwheel]

What started out as a nice Thanksgiving day, turned real sad after we got home from my girlfriend's brother's home. :( My German Shepherd-Husky mix dog, Toby, passed away that afternoon. My girlfriend found him laying on the foyer tile floor, one of his favorite spots, when she walked into the house. I had adopted him from my next door neighbor in July of 2004 after he had been bitten by a tick and was temporarily paralyzed. Before I adopted him, Toby had been an outside dog 365 days a year no matter what the weather was like. :x When I befriended Toby in December of 2003, I had begun taking him hamburgers and chicken strips to eat and straw to keep him warm during the cold Winter when I saw his situation. After he was bit by the tick in the Summer of 2004, it took him 3 weeks at the Vets to recover and I then begged and pleaded with my next door neighbor to let me take him home with us where he could live inside my house with our other 4 dogs (3 Labrador Retrievers and a little Boxer). She accepted my offer knowing how much I love animals :D and that anytime she wanted, she could just walk down our drive and visit with him.

He slept as first in the laundry room (for only a few days) and then we wanted him to start sleeping in the master bedroom with all of us. :D Toby was unbelievable. He only had a few accidents the whole 3 years he lived with us which is unreal since he had spent his whole prior life outside chained up to a dog house. The neighbor next door was pretty sure that he was at least 12 years old or more when I adopted him from her. What was unreal was that he was the only dog that when he had to go, he would whimper to let you know.

Toby was supposed to have exploratory surgery this coming Monday for a mass in his chest that the Vet found early last week with an x-ray. :( I think it was better that he passed away in his sleep rather than have to go through surgery and then a recovery period with an uncertain outcome.

I was just so happy that he was able to live with us and be part of our family for the last 3 years of his life. He was a beautiful dog and I miss him bad. :cry: I've been a basket case since Thursday but life goes on. Toby is buried in our side yard grass field with our other 7 pets that have passed away. :angel: The grass field, 5-7 acres, is where he spent all his time outside wandering around with his brothers and sisters, the Labs and the little Boxer, exploring every shrub and tree and anything else that interested him.

I hope everyone will forgive me for this little story but Toby meant more to me than any of my cars. I'm going to try and get a picture of Toby posted next to my Cayenne Turbo S so this post won't be entirely out of line.

Good bye Toby my little friend. I love you and will always remember all the good times we spent together. :angel: Thank you for sharing your life with me. Michael

[nthfinity]

It sounds like he was a very good companion, my condolences Michael. May Toby rest in peace

[TNT]

that is a very happy yet sad story, i have a Boxter/Mastiff mix, and she means the world to me. i fully understand what you are going through.


may Toby RIP. :(

[TopGearNL]

very sad indeed, may toby rest in peace :(

Your a good man magwheel !

[nthfinity]

http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/9651/tobycayenneturboswu5.th.jpg (http://img453.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tobycayenneturboswu5.jpg)

per Michael's request, Toby and the Cayenne Turbo S behind him. Many of us are dog lovers, and animal lovers in general, and know exactly how you feel.

thanks for the photo :)

[TopGearNL]

The pic says a thousand words Micheal.

Again Im sorry for your loss :(

[magwheel]

My thanks to everyone of you for your kind thoughts. I would like to thank especially nthfinity who always comes through for me when I need him and especially this time when I was desperate for his assistance to get Toby's picture posted for all of you to see. I will forever owe you a debt of gratitude Isaac. You've made me smile when it has been almost impossible to do over the last few days.

dani_d_mas, Since you've also experienced a pet loss recently, I have a little story for you and me and all pet lovers who have ever suffered a loss of their faithful and loving companion. Although every time I read it, it brings tears to my eyes, this little tribute also offers hope for in the future that we may be reunited with our companions we have lost. dani_d_mas..... this one's for You!

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth, called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge is a land of meadows, hills and valleys, with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm Spring weather. The old and frail animals are made young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again, and those who are ill are made well again. They play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches, the ears are up, and eyes are staring. And this one suddenly runs from the group.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together... never again to be separated. :angel: ~Author Unknown

[magwheel]

I had the Cayenne Turbo S out for a ride today because I went to see my sister. It was a beautiful day, temps in the low 60s and partly sunny. So..... I took some decent pictures of her after going through one of those high pressure laser washes and will try and do a review tonight so I can post it tomorrow. A lot of you have been asking for it and I think by now I can give you a very good impression of what she's like. :shock:

If I may, I would like to dedicate this review to Toby, my faithful companion, and to nthfinity (Isaac), who as you all know by now, was instrumental in getting Toby's picture uploaded for me under my post. Thanks so much again Isaac. :)

I'm hoping to get the review on tomorrow or Tuesday at the latest and to pester nthfinity to help me post the pics of the Turbo S. I think you should enjoy the review because the Turbo S has been a very pleasant surprise to me in so many ways. Please bear with me because of my sadness over the last few days from the loss of Toby. :( I hope that the review won't let you down in any way. Magwheel (Michael)

[nthfinity]

the last pet that i would concider mine was nearly 6 years ago already...

my Senior year in high school, and early in the fall, a nearly ferral dog found his way in our back yard garden. It was a small back yard, (front yard for that matter) that was fenced in. He was a little dirty, weak, and scared for his life. I wouldn't dare put my hand near his mouth, as he would've bitten hard and deep for instinct.

I searched out the neighbors homes for some dog food, or treats until I found some; and came back to the bush he was hiding under for shade. Still scared, but definately hungary, he came out slowly, and within 30 seconds, had nothing but kisses and love to give! Soon, I found 6 ticks in various states of growth on him; and plucked them off one by one to help them meet thier death... thankfully, they had not taken this dog to the state of paralysis yet.

There was no dog tag, just a coller with no name, and no licence information. For several months, we contacted the humane society asking if anybody was searching for such a dog as him; a 1/2 Golden Retriever, and 1/2 German Shepherd... It was to no avail, so we adopted him.

I've often been weak with names, and after 2 months, the name "Dog" just stuck; it fit him very well :) He never had any accidents indoors, and never had a problem being outside, and staying in our small yard. It didn't matter much, as it was a joy to take him for walks, or by the park on the dog run.

There was one issue that Dog had, and it was itchy paws, to which he eventually gnawed to a slight infection. Thankfully, the vet. had a simple solution, force the dog to be unable to reach his paws, and let them heal; and put on ointment for a few weeks.

This was going quite well when he dug into a loose bag, and couldnt paw it off because of the funnel around his head. He wandered essentially blind, and fell down the stairs to the basement, and had severe head trauma, which killed him after getting up and wandering an additional 10 ft.

It was very dificult to lose him, even after such a short time.

~after such a long time of not thinking about this, it does make me sad all over again.




If I may, I would like to dedicate this review to Toby, my faithful companion, and to nthfinity (Isaac), who as you all know by now, was instrumental in getting Toby's picture uploaded for me under my post. Thanks so much again Isaac. :)


I'm always happy to help :)
how can i compare to a guy who's told us so much first hand about so many dream cars, of your own lessons learned in life, and loving life... and so on ? :)

[TeflonTron]

Damn, nth: that's a terribly sad story. Concentrate on the good times that you gave him though.

[Erez]

Hi Michael,
I'm really sad about your loss, I have only one Labrador (http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39332)
and i can't even bring myself to think about life without her, (she's sleeping on my bed right now, and it even hard for me to write about such a thing..)
at least you were able to give him a few good years, I have to say, we have a neighbor whose dog also chained up 365 days a year, for who knows how many years by now.. and I simply hate those people and people like them, thats a horrible thing to do.. :|

[magwheel]

I finally finished the Turbo S review. It's been a hard week since Toby passed away. :cry: Really miss him and I keep doing things around the home from habit that he was always a part of. It's as though he's still here. I'm dedicating this review to Toby, my little sidekick, because he and I have something in common. I adopted him and I myself was adopted. Toby, here's to all the good times we spent together and hopefully someday, we will be together again. :angel:

Let's see... where should I start? :?: Oh yeah... how did I become interested in a Porsche Cayenne. Well, over the past 4 or 5 years, I've had two Range Rovers in our family. My girlfriend had one and so did I. Her lease was up a couple of weeks ago and I knew she wanted a new one because she loved it so much. So I wound up getting her a 'Supercharged' version when she was really supposed to get the regular model. I accidentally slipped out that I was getting the 'Ex' a Supercharged version (to get her the hell off my back... but that's another story!) and then she (my girlfriend) said why can't I get one too.

I was just trying to be a nice guy by making sure the Ex was well taken care of and I ran into a hornets nest with both of them. The funny part is the Ex wanted to know what color my girlfriend was getting so she could decide what color she wanted. Well, I blew my top and told her if she didn't give me a answer on the color by the next morning, she wasn't getting any car. Do you believe she never called me? So far she doesn't have her new Range Rover yet!

Back to the Turbo S. Since we already were getting a new Range Rover in a couple of months, I thought that having two in the same household was probably ridiculous. So a few months ago, I went shopping for a Cayenne Turbo. Didn't even know about the 'Turbo S' yet but eventually I found out! I had looked at one (standard Turbo) at our local dealer. It was nice but not as good looking as the Range Rover, IMO.

So I cooled down on the Cayenne desire until one day I had made an appointment at the Cleveland Porsche dealer to take in my Porsche Carrera GT to have the letter 'T' that popped off, put back on. I also wanted to get the oil changed and the overall inspection. Before I went up there, I had checked their website for Cayenne Turbos out of curiosity and found two (Turbo S) that were pretty well decked out. One was a couple bucks more than the other and had some interesting additions.

First of all, it was all black... exterior and interior. PLUS... it had the blackout package. :drool: Wow! Had no idea what it was but it sounded 'stealthy'! I called the dealership to make sure it was still there and they confirmed it had not been sold yet.

Now let me tell you how I happened upon Porsche of North Olmsted. I had posted on another Porsche forum that while drying off the CGT after washing it one afternoon, my towel had snagged the letter 'T' and popped it off. :shock: I asked the forum members if anyone had an idea of the best and safest way to put it back on. After several comments, 'Bernie', the owner of the North Olmsted dealership responded that he would be more than happy to 'come' down and put it back on for me. COME DOWN to me? Huh? :clap: I e-mailed Bernie and said that was nice but it would be ridiculous for him to come down. I would be more than happy to 'come up' to his dealership and meet the guy who had made such a kind offer. So I made the appointment to have the letter put back on and also have the oil changed, a few TSBs and whatever else was deemed necessary.

In the meantime, I talked to Bernie and asked him if we could try and work out a deal on the Cayenne Turbo S. He made me a great offer which interested me to see it even more. I also asked that just in case I didn't like the car, would he give me a loaner to drive back to my home. He said sure, no problem. How about that for potential customer relations?

Well I got there and whoa daddy! There it was in all it's grandeur... the all Black 'SR71' Porsche Cayenne Turbo S! I finally found out what the 'blackout option' was. All the trim (doors, windows, etc.) which are normally chrome, were replaced with 'black chrome.' Dang thing looked like a 'CIA' special!

I took it around the block, came back and cried on Bernie's shoulder for a better deal to which he finally relented and I drove her back home! What an excellent highway cruiser! She just rocketed all the way home.

Now for the 3 to 4 month ownership review. The difference between the Range Rover and the Cayenne Turbo S, IMO, is the following: the Range Rover is a sharper looking car, it has a richer quality interior and slightly more cargo space and I think she rides a bit smoother but I'm comparing it to the 'Turbo S' which has a hairier suspension to begin with so this may not be a fair comparison on the ride quality.

I like the sportier interior of the Turbo S better and the 'red dash gauges' are the cat's ass! The seat heaters will get your buns red hot in no time at all and the car itself heats up pronto! I love the dash layout with the sound system buttons and arrangement. The stereo system controls make it very easy to switch between AM, FM, CD or Satellite (Sirius). It also has the 'trick' front and rear parking sensors in the bumpers... PLUS, interior front and back headliner lighted bar sensors that light up like the head band of that crew member on Star Trek. :scatter: "Beam me up Scotty!"

Then there's the brakes. The front discs are the size of manhole covers and will stop you on a dime! I should know. I was buying my girlfriend a birthday gift for her, uhhhh, 21st, 25th, 30th or whatever, hell she won't admit what birthday it is anyway! Coming home, I wound up behind one of those left lane road hogs that drive you nuts so I kicked in the gas a little more and the turbos lit up and OMG, some guy turns in front of her and doesn't see me coming! All I could see was a T-Bone Sandwich! Well at least my eyes and my brake foot still work even if nothing else on my body does! I hit the brakes slightly hard... but I didn't push them to the floor and that car slowed down so fast, it felt like my nose was in front of the grilles! :wall: Bingo... now that's what I call brakes.

I really like the ass end and front end lower stainless metal pans in the front and rear and also the dual 'double barrel shotgun' exhaust tubes that look like small cannons. I haven't tried the 'Tip Buttons' cause I think they're stupid. I prefer the paddle systems a lot better like the ones on my F430 or on the Lamborghinis I just sold. But not like the paddles on the BMW M3s with SMG I had a few years ago. Those damn things rotated with the steering wheel! The F430 and the Lambos paddles stay fixed and make you feel as though you're on the circuit chasing Michael Shu!. The Turbo S buttons are too small and awkward for my taste. The F430 paddles are the perfect size.... but I hardly ever use them anyway. The F1 trans shifts so smooth and positive that they're really not needed. Just like the buttons on the Turbo S aren't! "Buttons... what Buttons? We don't need no stinking buttons!" :2gunfire:

The steering wheel feels great and seems to be of the right thickness. Nice sunroof and neat headliner. But... the console cup holders need to be spaced out a little farther apart from each other. She has the split rear hatchback cover which I haven't used yet except for the photo here. The cargo area is nice and you can see where I added a WeatherTech cargo mat and also use their floor mats. They are really nicely made and the floor mats have a lip that overhangs the door sills a little so you can just sweep the debris off the mats to the ground outside. Nice products WeatherTech! Oh yeah..... the door sills. Their lettering is lighted. Looks 'dynomite' at night!

One area of disappointment so far is the windshield wiper delay system. The delay mechanism is tied into the rain sensor and it detects the amount of moisture on the windshield. At this point, the sensor and the delay are working about as good as a 3 Stooges Fire Drill. Sometimes on time and sometimes..... nyuk, nyuk, nyuk! :slap:

The headlights are akin to 'landing lights' on a 747 or World War II search lights. They light up the road like it's daytime just as the lights on my 997 Turbo and CGT also do. I get flashed a lot from some oncoming cars who are not use to Bi-Zenon headlights because they just think you have left your brights on. Once I do flash them my brights, they immediately dim theirs and and calm down.

I've enclosed a close-up picture of the rear view camera closed.... please forgive the reflection off my bald head! I tried using the rear view camera a little but it makes me feel like I'm on LSD or some other kind of psychedelic drug. After 10 or 20 seconds of watching that rear camera screen, my eyes are crossed and watering! It may be OK to check quickly for children, pets or claymore mines but I wouldn't recommend taking too long of a look.

As you can see in a few pics, I've trained my dogs to sniff out the Turbo S to make sure everything is A-OK before takeoff! By the way, doesn't the front end with those 3 huge grilles look like the open mouth of JAWS?

Now I've saved the best part for last! The Turbo S engine.... 520 horses of insane power! :roflmao: I can't believe how she responds. Sure there is turbo lag but so what. When she hits that turbo band, gentlemen... hide your women and children and lookout!!! Zaaappp.... all hell breaks loose! I swear, I drive this car on the 'average' faster than any other car I own and that includes the CGT! On the freeways, I blast along at 80-85 or more most of the time. I've had her up to 100 , 105 and 110 several times already. And that's not me. I don't like high speed because I just don't trust myself or other people on the road. My girlfriend has had to use the 'oh sh_t' handles on the console a few times already. I just feel so stable and confident in the Turbo S that it's unreal. I guess the license plate is appropriate!

I'm really glad I bought the Cayenne Turbo S and want to thank Bernie and the WHOLE staff at Porsche of North Olmsted for treating me like a 'king' and giving me such a great deal on a fantastic car!

Sorry for possibly being a little long winded but it's hard not to keep praising the wonderful experience of my Turbo S. Magwheel

p.s. I'll be sending the pics to nthfinity which he said he would post for me. Please give him a couple of days to get them on. Thanks again Isaac. You 'da' man! :D

[gucom]

dont worry about these kind of posts being too long, i love them :D thx for a great review 8) and sorry to hear about Toby :(

[Z3uS]

Great review man. Waiting for the pics now :mrgreen:

[Erez]

Great review Michael! absolutely great! thanks for taking the time to do it!
waiting for pics! 8)

[nthfinity]

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thanks Michael! Superb photos, particuarly the interior shots :) used with the new Sony? and a great read BTW :)
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[MIHALS]

wow, what a GREAT review Mike!!!

I love your writtings, you put us into the story like we were just right in your car :D

review was too long? damn, these kind of reviews are NEVER long enough if you ask :wink:

funny kind of gabbling is great aswell :D

thanks for your time to write!!!

and sorry to read about Toby :cry: May he Rest In Peace in Dog's Heaven!!!

[Erez]

The blackout package seems to do it.. she is looking mighty fine 8) 8)
best looking Cayenne I've seen 8)
:good: nice pick Michael 8)

[Z3uS]

Awesome car man, i loved the red gauges!

[TT]

Nice review and nice pics of the only SUV I'd own!

[TopGearNL]

Great review Micheal!!

Love the pics!!

Hope you really enjoy this car mate, you deserve it!

May Toby Rest In Peace :(

[davide]

Wow, it looks awesome in the black outfit! Really cool!
the read gauges really fit all that black, nice interior shot! you got some photoskills ;)

Sorry to hear about Toby :(

[TNT]

looks great Mike, are your other dogs trained as drug dogs, :lol: they sure are smelling every inch of the new Cayenne :P


Ok quick question what is your current garage status? you sold the Lambos and got two merc. and a porsche?

[ViperASR]

it must be nice in that your oldest car is an 04 and its a CGT :twisted:

Love the Cayenne though, the blackout is badass. Also like the V1 :mrgreen:

[Mattk]

Glad you're enjoying the car, Michael. Nice photos - the really seem to bring us into the car itself.

[magwheel]

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to take the time to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. I hope your Holiday is a joyful and cheerful one. Please be careful on the road so you can come back and relate you wonderful time with all of us. I hope you all were good so Santa brings you all you wished for. I'll see everybody back here in a few days. And to all of you who were kind enough to send me and Toby your sympathy, thank you very much. Your thoughtful wishes were very much appreciated. Michael

[MIHALS]

Merry Christmas to you Michael!!!

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have a wonderfull time and enojoy every second!

what did you wish? Zonda F maybe? :D I believe Santa heard your wish and you'll get it as you were very kind this year :wink:

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[bmagni]

merry Christmas to you too, and an excellent new year !!!

[TT]

Merry Xmas Mike! May 2007 bring new cars to your garage ;)

[davide]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[magwheel]

How about that.... I just got a great Christmas Wish from Mexico, Switzerland, the Czech Republic (Forgot to add!) and Sweden! So it's true..... "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!" Ho... ho... ho! :x-mas: Thank you guys, Michael

[MIHALS]

you forgot the previous page :cry:

:mrgreen:

[stmoritzer]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Michael!!!

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[magwheel]

you forgot the previous page :cry:

:mrgreen:
My humble apology! :hello: I corrected my omission.... check the post again! And a double Merry Christmas back to you! :x-mas: :x-mas: Michael

[magwheel]

Merry Xmas Mike! May 2007 bring new cars to your garage ;)
Thank you TT. That was kind of you to send me a Christmas wish back. I hope everything is merry and bright with you and yours! “Fröhlichi Wienachte” :x-mas: Michael p.s. Did I get it right? I did a big time search on Google to try and find the right wording!

[nthfinity]

Merry Christmas Michael!

Have a safe holiday, and let us all be thankful that so many we care about are here with us day in and day out. Kinship is the greatest gift that keeps on returning long after our toys have lasted thier usefullness.

Thankyou for bringing your passion to JW with a personal touch that so many don't even know exists. Your time here has no price; my only wish is that you recieve back something from us each time you visit.

Maybe even the ex can be nice for a day or few :P :wink:

[gucom]

Merry Christmas, although i suppose there'll be a seperate thread to wish it to all the JW members :)

BTW i think it should've been Fröhliche Weihnachte, but either way, TT is from the french speaking part of switzerland :wink:

[TT]

Sadly this is the worst Christmas ever for me. A very very very sad one, but don't want to ruin the warm atmosphere in here ;)

Oh, and actually my mother language is italian and I live again in the italian speaking part of Switzerland since July, so it's "Buon Natale" for me ;)

[ae86_16v]

Shout out from California! :D . . . Merry Christmas Michael.

TT. . . hang in there buddy :). We are a community here and we support each other. :)

[Wutputt]

Long time since I visited this thread. Looks like you made some changes to your car line-up. Congratis with the new Mercs and 955TTS and a Merry Christmas ;)

[magwheel]

Hey Everyone, I wanted to thank all of you for the belated Christmas gift you gave me. :clap: Although it was only, (I'm guessing 6-12 hours late), you guys did it. Since March of this year, the Topic I started has received 80,000 hits early Tuesday morning. :crazyeyes:

Your interest in my cars and the reviews I did, has put a huge smile on my face. :D Plus, the various friends I've made from all over the world is a great extra. I'm not a traveler since, (boy I hate to admit this), but I'm 'chicken sh_t about flying. :shocked!: I haven't been in an airplane since 1977. So hearing from people in different countries is kinda my way of being a 'world traveler'!

Again, thank you for the fantastic Christmas present! I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and please have a safe, healthy and happy New Year! :smilecolors: Michael p.s. I still owe you guys reviews on the Mercedes SL550 and S550. I'll give you those next month. Thanks again. Michael

[Stoopie]

Lol magwheel you should try flying in airplanes nowadays :D I wasn't even born in 1977 but I am sure the planes are a helluvalot better these days! But then again, if you hate flying, the flying part didn't change. :P

[magwheel]

Well everyone, 2007 is just about here! :bday: I wanted to take the time out from my not so busy schedule and wish all of you a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Except for TOBY passing away on Thanksgiving :(, it's been a wonderful year. I hope that everyone else had a great year too!

Everybody take care and stay out of trouble on New Year's night. :drinking: NO drinking and driving! Let the women chauffeur you around! I want to see one and all back here posting and arguing and conversing January 2nd at the latest. It's been my pleasure to meet so many new friends from all over the world. :clap: Since I'm not a traveler anymore, (haven't been in airplane since 1977 cause I'm too chicken sh_t to fly), you given me insights from countries everywhere.

So to all of you from all of us over here at the 'Animal House' :lol:, Happy New Year and may God Bless You for 2007. Michael and Eunice plus our pets Raspberry, Whizzer, Shadow, Cassie (our 4 dogs), Winston (our cat) and Scooter (our wild rabbit). :smilecolors:

[nthfinity]

a pair of Toy's for chirstmas, Michael? (as in toyota's)

Thanks, and wishes of good health, prospairity, and safety to you as well :) :rainbowafro: :drinking: :roflmao:

[MIHALS]

wish you ALL THE BEST in new Year, Michael!!!

lol "Let the women chauffeur you around!" you're insane mike :lol:

Can't wait for other reviews, hope you'll get some nice wheels in the upcoming year, so we can keep drooling :mrgreen:

Mike

[stmoritzer]

Merry Xmas Mike! May 2007 bring new cars to your garage ;)
Thank you TT. That was kind of you to send me a Christmas wish back. I hope everything is merry and bright with you and yours! “Fröhlichi Wienachte” :x-mas: Michael p.s. Did I get it right? I did a big time search on Google to try and find the right wording!

"Fröhlichi Wienachte" is correct, it's real swiss german :good: :wink:
in germany they say "Fröhliche Weihnachten"

It's about time to get ready for the big bang - 17 min to go for New Year!

Happy New Year!

[Pimp Racer]

Hey Michael I read in your signature that you got yourself a TACOMA???

GREAT BUY MAN! How are you liking it so far? Any pics? Also what kind did you get? 2 or 4 doors?

Check out my Tacoma. http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41357

More pictures will be added probably in a few weeks time. :D

[magwheel]

Merry Xmas Mike! May 2007 bring new cars to your garage ;)
A little late but I guess you could say Santa made it! :x-mas:

Well.... TT and Jabba, I've got some more ammunition for your web site. :snipersmile: It's gonna make some people happy and somebody mad. I traded the 2005 Ford GT and the 2007 Porsche 997 Turbo on a brand new 2006 Mercedes McLaren SLR!

I had first taken a SLR for a test ride in March of 2006 (You may remember my test ride review here on JW) and loved the car but not enough to cough up the :shocked!: 'beaucoup' amount of moolah to buy it. The thought of another huge car payment made me nauseous! But then every other month, the SLR bug bit my ass again and again. First I'd want one.... :good: then I wouldn't.... :bad: then I would.... and then I wouldn't! This has gone on and on and on for the past several months. :crazyeyes: So just this past week, I decided to cut to the chase and get off my arse and break open my piggy bank!

I called the Cleveland Mercedes dealer and worked out a deal trading in the 997 Turbo and the Ford GT. I feel I got a pretty good deal but won't know for sure until after I drive the car and try and wipe the drool and huge grin off my face! I'm hoping that the price drop of the SLR comes to a sudden halt soon and it starts to climb back up a little. Kinda taking a huge gamble on the future value of the car but sometimes.... 'You've gotta throw all caution to the wind and say the hell with it!' :wanker:

I bought the Crystal Laurite Silver with the Silver Arrow 300SL Red Leather interior SLR. I liked the Black one too but I think the Silver will show its body lines off better and will certainly stand out a little more in the sun.... especially with the red interior. She should be here Wednesday or Thursday at the latest according to the dealer.

The dealer also sent a few guys to pick up the Ford GT and the 997 Turbo Friday night.... guess they were afraid I'd suddenly change my mind on the SLR...... Who me? The bummer was, it was raining pretty good and although the 997 has seen a little rain, the Ford GT couldn't even spell rain! The thought of getting the Ford GT's engine compartment wet and dirty made me cringe in pain! :x

Unfortunately, right now, there's a couple empty parking spots in the garages!

I'll try and do a review of the SLR and a comparison to the Carrera GT shortly after I get the steering wheel is in my horny little hands! :drool: The Mags

p.s. I really loved the Ford GT (but hardly drove it.... only 1000 miles in 2 years), so it just didn't make sense keeping her. And even though I did drive the Porsche 997 Turbo a lot more than the Ford GT, I just couldn't justify holding on to the Turbo when I could have the SLR in its parking spot ! Did I do OK? :faint:

[Pimp Racer]

I can understand the GT but the 977 as well! :( Oh well its your choice. Its still good though.

[TopGearNL]

Wow Magwheel!! :shock: :D

At least you get the opportunity to do these kind of things! :D

I think you did well to start off! Your bang on about the Silver, the lines do come out best in that colour! And I love the red interior too, its the same type SLR they used on the TopGear Race!

Anyway I can understand why you put the GT and the Porsche away.. I fully can! If you can't enjoy them, why keep them :bah:?

You will have a Carrera GT, a racing car for the streets! And a SLR which is also a racingcar wen you want it to be..! If you just want to drive it normally put in in D and waft forever! :D

This puts such a big smile on my face, really does!

Again I think you did well, the SLR is the best and most reliable supercar ever made IMO!

Hope you will enjoy it for a very long time, keep us updated! Oh and Happy New Year my friend! :D

[nthfinity]

I felt this might be the trade up you were having in mind when i spoke to you in november or so.

Perhaps not the trade I would have done, but hey, its not my collection, now is it !!! :spaz: LOL But how can I say its not a bad choise either... particularly when the GT is still holding its value quite nicely :)

I look forward to your ownership review Michael... the content you keep bringing is undending, and utterly spectacular!

[Mattk]

A belated happy new year, Michael, and I'm glad you're still enjoying your cars. I'm sure the SLR will be great, although I was a bit surprised you traded in the 997, because you seemed quite enraptured with it when you bought it.

[MIHALS]

wow, as others are shocked - I can understand FGT, but 997TT? oh no :cry: the best car in the best color... oh well, we might expect the 997GT3 then? :D

congrats for the SLR Mike! I think you've made a good choice even I wouldn't buy it, but that noise would change my mind pretty quickly I guess :shock: :D
so enjoy your new baby and I can't wait for the PROPPER review :wink:
Happy new year Mike!

[Erez]

sad to see 2 great cars go! but hotdamn! an SLR! :D
i bet in a week or two we'll see pics of you with no panties britney next to you :lol: :wink:
andwho! congrats man!! can't wait to hear what you have to say after you had some more ownership time with it! ..and pics! :mrgreen:
great way to start the new year! :mrgreen:
congrts man! 0X your my new idol now :mrgreen: can't wait to the day (and it will come.. :P ) that i could have such a nice and exciting car life :mrgreen:

[Stoopie]

Congratz on the SLR, too bad the 997 had to go :( Btw, your SLR is exactly the same as my avatar :lol:

[cooperluke]

No more 997TT??? :(

I like the Slr... but.... no more 997TT??? :(

You didn't like it?

Just a small question... you get tired of your cars very fast, don't you??? :)

[stmoritzer]

Well, though decisions you've to make magwheel :mrgreen:

Congrats to your new ride, the SLR! - silver is the standard color .... that's maybe the reason I would have choosen another color like black for instance :wink:
IMO it's ok to trade the GT and the TT for the SLR.

[mevistox5]

Are you visiting the Mclaren factory for the SLR Expirience??? Take a look here:
http://www.mclarencars.com/cars/slr_customer_care.htm

[Iwan]

amazing, always thought I'm crazy changing 7 cars in 14 months,
of course different level but this just tops everything!

good choice on the SLR, have seen a couple in real life, the only thing missing
on that one is the sound output.

have fun with all your beasts!!

regards
iwan

[cooperluke]

Are you visiting the Mclaren factory for the SLR Expirience??? Take a look here:
http://www.mclarencars.com/cars/slr_customer_care.htm

Humm.. I think that implies flying=airplane=NO :D

Am I right or what? :D

[ViperASR]

Wow, it seems that you enjoy your cars for a bit and then theyre gone. Ill take the handydowns :wink: .

I must be very nice to enjoy cars of this caliber everyday! I'm jelous, one day..... 0X

Congrats on the SLR, although im a little upset that you got rid of the 997TT, but hey, its ur money right :twisted:

[mevistox5]

Are you visiting the Mclaren factory for the SLR Expirience??? Take a look here:
http://www.mclarencars.com/cars/slr_customer_care.htm

Humm.. I think that implies flying=airplane=NO :D

Am I right or what? :D

It's a one time opportunity. If you take into account what the car costs the airfare is pocketchange.

[Z3uS]

Wow, man... I want to be like you in the future :mrgreen:

SLR is a great car, one of my favourites and i'm sure you will enjoy it. A pitty the 997T had to go, but it's all great when a SLR is coming though :P

Congratulations for the trade.

[nthfinity]

Must..... Not..... Flame.......

Stay....... on...... topic........ ugggggh.... so....... much..... hate..... of....... american cars.....

I think that it is safe to say that Michael hasn't been on an aircraft of any kind in at least 20 years... but i think even longer (sometime in the 70's) ;)

[cooperluke]

LOL... I think the money isn't the issue...

The problem is that an airplane has that "naughty habit" of taking the wheels of the ground... ;)

[mevistox5]

LOL... I think the money isn't the issue...

The problem is that an airplane has that "naughty habit" of taking the wheels of the ground... ;)

Should have read all the pages :oops:

[cooperluke]

LOL... I think the money isn't the issue...

The problem is that an airplane has that "naughty habit" of taking the wheels of the ground... ;)

Should have read all the pages :oops:

Yep....



(boy I hate to admit this), but I'm 'chicken sh_t about flying. I haven't been in an airplane since 1977

It would be funny... someone buying an SLR, and then not going to the factory to save money! :D


In fact.... almost as funny has someone having and driving cars that can do 300km/h, but being afraid to fly! :D

[nthfinity]

LOL... I think the money isn't the issue...

The problem is that an airplane has that "naughty habit" of taking the wheels of the ground... ;)

Should have read all the pages :oops:

Yep....



(boy I hate to admit this), but I'm 'chicken sh_t about flying. I haven't been in an airplane since 1977

It would be funny... someone buying an SLR, and then not going to the factory to save money! :D


In fact.... almost as funny has someone having and driving cars that can do 300km/h, but being afraid to fly! :D

It is a whole lot of pages LOL... but its a nice way to spend a bit of time :)

Also, a friend who bought a CGT in early 2005 had one on order originally, stopped the order, and bought his at 40,000$ off MSRP... and didn't fly to Weissach, or Stutgart to do any of the available options for pick up, or pre-ordered costomer events, and is quite happy he saved 40,000$... but... I have another friend who has one, and is quite happy to have flown to Germany for the special costomer options, and doesn't regret it whatsoever...

different strokes for different folks :)

[TT]

While reading your post I was hoping for a "new" color and not one of the two original ones, but well, silver will do and damn, what a nice addition to the collection, although it's pretty sad to see the 997 already go!

[sameerrao]

I change my shorts about as frequently as Mike changes his cars... I guess it is time for my change then ... see you later :)

I have not been checking up on the comings and goings in this thread for ages. Sorry to read about the passing of your dog! Hope you have a nice 07

[magwheel]

LOL... I think the money isn't the issue...

The problem is that an airplane has that "naughty habit" of taking the wheels of the ground... ;)

Should have read all the pages :oops:

Yep....



(boy I hate to admit this), but I'm 'chicken sh_t about flying. I haven't been in an airplane since 1977

It would be funny... someone buying an SLR, and then not going to the factory to save money! :D


In fact.... almost as funny has someone having and driving cars that can do 300km/h, but being afraid to fly! :D

It is a whole lot of pages LOL... but its a nice way to spend a bit of time :)
different strokes for different folks :)

Oh yeah guys...... go ahead and just keep picking on my sorry 'old' spoiled brat ass! :prr: Just cause I'm afraid to fly (in an airplane) and not go over 120 mph or so in a car doesn't mean I'm a 'candy ass' or..... does it???

Heck... I use to drag race across the nation and once hit a guard rail at around 100-110 mph. Didn't roll the car (1967 Camaro Super Stocker) but the accident would have made a fantastic Coca Cola commercial. After I got out of the car and the "Hurst Safety Safari Team' got to me, they asked me if I was OK? I responded to them by saying "I'm alright... do you have a Coke?... gimme a Coke!" :shocked!:

You've guys got to remember, I'll be 59 next month. Back in the 60s, if I had these cars then, I might have been as 'wild and crazy' like most of you 'young shi_ts' are nowadays! :slap: You'll see, as you get older and wiser, you'll value the time you have left here on Earth and slow down a little.

Plus, if you promise be nice to me... I'll send you an autographed picture of me and the SLR signed 'The Beast and the Chicken'! :roflmao: The Mags

[Erez]

^ I know what you mean, even I in my age (:roll: :P :lol: ) am "slower" then I was a few years ago.. :mrgreen: (could be tho its just the I now dont have a car and just drive what i can leech from people :mrgreen: and 3-4 years ago I had a some really fast wheels :mrgreen: , time will tell I guess.. :D )
anywho, will be waiting for those postcards or even an "E-card" :D ;) :lol:

PS- do feel free to share more stories :mrgreen: :wink: and be sure to take a Coke with you in the SLR, as you'll be doing 120 in no time :wink:

[cooperluke]

Plus, if you promise be nice to me... I'll send you an autographed picture of me and the SLR signed 'The Beast and the Chicken'! :roflmao: The Mags

I promiss to be nicer..... :oops:

You can send!

Apartado 2879
2400 Leiria
Portugal-Europe

:D And if you want, you can also send an airplane ticket that I won't bother visiting you to see that amazing SLR!!!


LOLOLOL

[stmoritzer]

....


You've guys got to remember, I'll be 59 next month. Back in the 60s, if I had these cars then, I might have been as 'wild and crazy' like most of you 'young shi_ts' are nowadays! :slap: You'll see, as you get older and wiser, you'll value the time you have left here on Earth and slow down a little.

Plus, if you promise be nice to me... I'll send you an autographed picture of me and the SLR signed 'The Beast and the Chicken'! :roflmao: The Mags

being 50+ doesn't mean you have to change cars every week to drive them all :mrgreen: :twisted:


good one with the Coke :lol:



btw: did you see that I wrote 50+, so IMO that was "be nice with me" -> looking foreward for the autoraphed photo :D

[mevistox5]

You've guys got to remember, I'll be 59 next month. Back in the 60s, if I had these cars then, I might have been as 'wild and crazy' like most of you 'young shi_ts' are nowadays! :slap: You'll see, as you get older and wiser, you'll value the time you have left here on Earth and slow down a little.


Mmmmm, with me it's the other way round. The higher the age, the younger I act. :twisted: :twisted:

Nico

[TopGearNL]

You've guys got to remember, I'll be 59 next month. Back in the 60s, if I had these cars then, I might have been as 'wild and crazy' like most of you 'young shi_ts' are nowadays! :slap: You'll see, as you get older and wiser, you'll value the time you have left here on Earth and slow down a little.


Mmmmm, with me it's the other way round. The higher the age, the younger I act. :twisted: :twisted:

Nico

Must be something hanging in the air in Holland :wink: :P

[magwheel]

Hey Michael I read in your signature that you got yourself a TACOMA???

GREAT BUY MAN! How are you liking it so far? Any pics? Also what kind did you get? 2 or 4 doors?

Check out my Tacoma. http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41357

More pictures will be added probably in a few weeks time. :D

Hey Pimp Racer, Sorry for the late reply. I bought the 4 door extended bed. Most of its use will be for getting corn and bird seed :D and occassionally hauling items too big for the Toyota FJ. I usually haul 800 to 1000 lbs. at a time and she has no trouble!

I had a 06 Ford F150 but was tired of driving a 'big' truck :shock: so I gave it to my girlfriend's brother to finish out the lease. He had some financial problems and I tried to ease his stress a little.

Enjoy your Tacoma.... I really like mine. I just installed a Sirius Stiletto radio in her yesterday. Their channel selection is really great. I love listening to Radio Classics (channel 118) which plays a lot of radio shows from the 40s and 50s. :mrgreen: Take care. Michael

[magwheel]

[quote=cooperluke]LOL... I think the money isn't the issue...

The problem is that an airplane has that "naughty habit" of taking the wheels of the ground... ;)
Yeah... that's the ticket! And then there's the slight problem of all those 'drunken' pilots! :prr: The Mags

[Mers]

Damn, all these stunning cars and no classics? Why don't you venture into the classic ferrari market, magwheel? A 250 PF Coupé might just do the job

[magwheel]

Well, after my turbulent last few months with selling and buying cars, I finally realized I needed some 'runabouts' I could spend more time in. :roflmao:

I really loved the Ford GT (but hardly drove it.... only 1000 miles in 2 years), so it just didn't make sense keeping her. And even though I did drive the Porsche 997 Turbo a lot more than the Ford GT, I just couldn't justify holding on to the Turbo when I could have the SLR in its parking spot! Being honest though, I also wanted to reduce the 'inventory' a little because I just had too many wheels and couldn't drive them all a decent amount of time. Having a lot of nice rides is great but having them, not putting miles on 'em' and only looking at them is 'assinine'! :silly:

The SLR arrived on January 11th. Amazing... truly amazing! :shocked!: The Crystal Laurite Silver and the Silver Arrow Red leather interior is just 'unbelievable'!

But... there are some things I'm slightly disappointed with. :-/ Some items that almost any one of us could have said, "Hey... McLaren/Mercedes... What the hell were you thinking?" Don't get me wrong, I'm very, very happy I got the car and glad I worked out the trade for her. She absolutely will be driven a ton more than I drove the Ford GT and maybe as much as I would have driven the Porsche 997 Turbo. Give me a few more days in the SLR and and I should be able to provide you with a pretty decent review and the comparison to the Carrera GT some of you had asked for.

In the meantime, I'll try and get nthfinity to post a few pics of the McLaren SLR and her 'brother' in their garage. It's been raining here for the last few days so right now I can't get come up with some decent outside pics. When the sun shines again, I'll try and take better pictures to provide you with.

By the way.... aren't those possibly the two finest pair of 'derrières' you've seen in a some time? :drool: Magwheel

[ViperASR]

wow man, just wow :shock:

I'll gladly fly out to see you and ur collection :wink:

[novass]

I always enjoy your stories and its nice to know you respect the cars enough to sell them if you arent using them. I know a lot of people that would rather buy and keep them just to say they own them and one up the next guy.

Cant wait to see some pics of the SLR :D

[nthfinity]

In the meantime, I'll try and get nthfinity to post a few pics of the McLaren SLR and her 'brother' in their garage. It's been raining here for the last few days so right now I can't get come up with some decent outside pics. When the sun shines again, I'll try and take better pictures to provide you with.

By the way.... aren't those possibly the two finest pair of 'derrières' you've seen in a some time? :drool: Magwheel

Can you believe that certain friend just bought a 288 GTO???

yeah, i'll be on top of that, and loged into aol when i saw this topic bumped again. :D !!!

What a weekend! I got to get to bed, and be at work in 6 hours, so I'll get started on photos... nearly 2 gigs worth to sort through :)

Congratulations on delivery of that fine stead!

[novass]

Can you believe that certain friend just bought a 288 GTO???

How dare you say that and post any pictures! :slap: :P :lol:

Seriously though, I think I speak for everyone when I say we want pics of the 288 GTO and the SLR...and lots of them. No hurry though.













They posted yet? :lol:

[Pimp Racer]

Hey Michael I read in your signature that you got yourself a TACOMA???

GREAT BUY MAN! How are you liking it so far? Any pics? Also what kind did you get? 2 or 4 doors?

Check out my Tacoma. http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41357

More pictures will be added probably in a few weeks time. :D

Hey Pimp Racer, Sorry for the late reply. I bought the 4 door extended bed. Most of its use will be for getting corn and bird seed :D and occassionally hauling items too big for the Toyota FJ. I usually haul 800 to 1000 lbs. at a time and she has no trouble!

I had a 06 Ford F150 but was tired of driving a 'big' truck :shock: so I gave it to my girlfriend's brother to finish out the lease. He had some financial problems and I tried to ease his stress a little.

Enjoy your Tacoma.... I really like mine. I just installed a Sirius Stiletto radio in her yesterday. Their channel selection is really great. I love listening to Radio Classics (channel 118) which plays a lot of radio shows from the 40s and 50s. :mrgreen: Take care. Michael

Ya the Taco can just handle about anything and is I think the best mid sized truck out. We use the truck usually to move things such as small cooking grills, 2 or 3 propane tanks, big bowls and cooking utility when we hold a family gathering or something similiar and sometimes I take it to school. Really we had no need for a truck this big/nice but we just needed something another car to get us from point A to point B (We have currently 4 cars and maybe another will be coming soon.) My dad wanted to look at the prius and a few other hybrids and then he saw the truck and just completly changed his mind and decided to buy it. :D Also my brother and I kinda forced him to get it becuase we both liked it so damn much but too bad for my bro he away for college to enjoy the truck hehe.

Nice to see you help out your girlfriend's brother man! :)

Everything on our truck is stock but I have plans on getting a darker tint, maybe them blue lights which look very eye catching and some big rims around 20-22's :) But my dad also told me that I must get this with my own money so.....I will have to wait a while.....or after college. :lol:

Enjoy the truck and the new SLR man! :D

[s7saleen1019]

Why get a Toyota, get a Chevy :wink:

[TopGearNL]

Im glad to hear that the SLR arrived safe and well Micheal and that you are enjoying it much! :D

Take your time with the pics, sun is always better then rain :wink:

Looking forward to the review/comparision with the Carrera GT!

Take Care Rory

[Stoopie]

I can't wait for the pictures, bring it on anytime :D

[stmoritzer]

Hi magwheel
comming back to your review of the Cayenne.
You're perfectly right, this car drives like no other SUV I've seen. Awesome power, very good driving behaviour and massive brakes :mrgreen:

Feel free to read my impressions
http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=46757

it was also a full black model, which looks gorgeous
http://img174.imagevenue.com/loc563/th_88072_Dsc04838_122_563lo.jpg (http://img174.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=88072_Dsc04838_122_563lo.jpg)

one thing, why didn't you took the rear "spoiler" in black too ???
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/370/dsc04961cr8007ck.jpg



btw, I used one of your picture for my new signature ("Cayenns Turbo S logo") I hope you don't mind :wink:

Cheers
stmoritzer

[magwheel]

Hi magwheel
comming back to your review of the Cayenne.
You're perfectly right, this car drives like no other SUV I've seen. Awesome power, very good driving behaviour and massive brakes :mrgreen:

it was also a full black model, which looks gorgeous

one thing, why didn't you took the rear "spoiler" in black too ???
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/370/dsc04961cr8007ck.jpg


btw, I used one of your picture for my new signature ("Cayenns Turbo S logo") I hope you don't mind :wink:

Cheers
stmoritzer
Hi Stmoritzer, I'm glad you enjoyed your ride in the Cayenne Turbo. :D Everything on my car is stock the way it came from Porsche. The rear spoiler and real lower pan are stainless steel. They kinda look good and are set off against the black.

No problem using my pic as your 'avatar' but the least you could have done was 'Photoshop' my balding head with a full head of hair :rainbowafro: or taken it out completely. The reflection in the backround almost makes me feel like 'Yul Brenner'! Take it easy, Michael

p.s. HELP!!! I sent nthfinity the pics of my SLR and he it either out of town or has taken the next flight on the Russian Space Rocket :scatter: to the International Space Station cause he isn't around. I was wondering if there is anyone else out there who can post the SLR pics for me. I can send them to you in hi-res and you can downsize them or I can send them in 800 pixels or more. I would really appreciate someone's help. I have 6 pics of the SLR. :clap: Thank you ahead of time. Mags

[stmoritzer]

^you can send it to me

pm sent



p.s.: modified my signature :wink:

[Stoopie]

:lol: I always thought you had big wavy hair magwheel!

I can't wait to see those SLR pictures :D

[nthfinity]

Hi magwheel
comming back to your review of the Cayenne.
You're perfectly right, this car drives like no other SUV I've seen. Awesome power, very good driving behaviour and massive brakes :mrgreen:

it was also a full black model, which looks gorgeous

one thing, why didn't you took the rear "spoiler" in black too ???
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/370/dsc04961cr8007ck.jpg


btw, I used one of your picture for my new signature ("Cayenns Turbo S logo") I hope you don't mind :wink:

Cheers
stmoritzer
Hi Stmoritzer, I'm glad you enjoyed your ride in the Cayenne Turbo. :D Everything on my car is stock the way it came from Porsche. The rear spoiler and real lower pan are stainless steel. They kinda look good and are set off against the black.

No problem using my pic as your 'avatar' but the least you could have done was 'Photoshop' my balding head with a full head of hair :rainbowafro: or taken it out completely. The reflection in the backround almost makes me feel like 'Yul Brenner'! Take it easy, Michael

p.s. HELP!!! I sent nthfinity the pics of my SLR and he it either out of town or has taken the next flight on the Russian Space Rocket :scatter: to the International Space Station cause he isn't around. I was wondering if there is anyone else out there who can post the SLR pics for me. I can send them to you in hi-res and you can downsize them or I can send them in 800 pixels or more. I would really appreciate someone's help. I have 6 pics of the SLR. :clap: Thank you ahead of time. Mags

weekends i'm out more then in.... but i have to be out til 330 today... i can get them up around 4pm :)

[stmoritzer]

Here're the pics of your new baby :D

the CGT is much lower than the SLR :shock:
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m284/stmoritzer/McLarenSLRCarreraGT.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m284/stmoritzer/McLarenSLRCarrer1EE847.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m284/stmoritzer/McLarenSLRrear.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m284/stmoritzer/McLarenSLRleftrear.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m284/stmoritzer/McLarenSLRleftsideview.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m284/stmoritzer/McLarenSLRleftside.jpg

[Stoopie]

:drool: damn that's an awesome combination! Have you decided yet what plates you'll put on it? :D Again, congratulations on the purchase :D

[pitfield]

I can't see the pics.

[TopGearNL]

the CGT is much lower than the SLR

Yep, but not faster :wink: :P

Congrats again on the purchase Micheal! Your like an inspiration to me! Those ladies look just fine together 8)

Thanks for the pics!

Take care

Rory

[magwheel]

Here're the pics of your new baby :D

the CGT is much lower than the SLR :shock:
Thanks stmoritzer, I appreciate your help. Maybe you can give me a quick lesson :spaz: over the internet on how to post future pics so I don't have to be a 'pain in the arse' to you and nthfinity!


By the way, the reason the SLR sits higher is because I had the tires filled with Nitrogen!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Thanks again, Mags

[magwheel]

:drool: damn that's an awesome combination! Have you decided yet what plates you'll put on it? :D Again, congratulations on the purchase :D
Tahnks Stoopie, Yep.... I've got a plate reserved in my mind :drool: and even checked it out over the internet site and it's available. Just waiting waiting for the title to get it to the license bureau. Hopefully, it may be this week. Until then..... I gotta keep it under wraps. :hello: Sorry! Mags

[magwheel]

They look amazing together. Must be a great feeling when you open the carage door and see those two next to eachother. :)
Insane.... It is a great feeling and I have my Father :clap: to thank for it. Without him I'd probably be driving a 1964 Honda moped! Magwheel

[ViperASR]

:drool: Damn magwheel, thats getting to be quite the awesome collection :drool:

Is that the "old" Lambo garage?

So what do you have in mind for you next awesome car.

[inso]

As I saw the SLR pics, I started thinking what plate it will have and looks like I am not alone ;)

Fabulous car, there is a nice collection of Mercs in your garage now. Congrats.

Could you compare a little the SL550 to SLR, how much they feel different and how they grip and so, I really would like to read the feelings that make it stand out from the little more ordinary Mercs (ordinary is so subjective with your cars..).

R8 would be the next nice add-on to your fleet, should be okay for a daily driver too.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/exotic/112_0701_2008_audi_r8/index.html <-MotorTrend test, I just love that White <3 <3

A second choice for an add-on on that so nice fleet would be 997gt3rs, in white, of course ;) Too bad it is not as much of a daily driver as the R8, but I guess the kicks driving it would so much bigger..

Ps. 288GTO is my all time favourite of all cars ever made. It is like F40 in the most beautiful party dress..
http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/carintro.php?reqcardir=FE-288GTO-57715 <-who wouldn´t love a car that looks like that?(and goes like stink too)

PPS, if 288GTO is the partydress version of F40, this is the Gym outfit ;)
http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/carintro.php?reqcardir=FE-F40LM-97881

[TNT]

Magwheel you just make me want to come live next to you so i can wash and care for your cars :shock: you are a role model. :clap:

keep up the good work.

[ViperASR]

Magwheel you just make me want to come live next to you so i can wash and care for your cars :shock: you are a role model. :clap:

keep up the good work.

I'll fly up to Ohio to wash and detal cars like that for free :twisted: . I could also think of a few friends that would willing to drop whatever they are doing to fly up to detail cars like that :wink:

[TT]

Nice garage pics!

I was wonder, when you'll have some spare time, what about some custom shots of the new ladies? not because we don't believe you, but this way I can update the car registry :D

SLR, S550, SL550, RR and if you want, the Toyotas too :D

[Stoopie]

^ I always find it funny when you see those exotics with the manuals and the keys on a picture, it reminds me that they're just cars too :P Somehow I always expect something else than a key to start such a car ;)


PS Magwheel, I can't stand it that you're hiding your new plates still :P Can't wait to see what you came up with :)

[Mattk]

Some nice pictures of two fine automobiles, Michael. 8)

[magwheel]

:drool: Damn magwheel, thats getting to be quite the awesome collection :drool:

Is that the "old" Lambo garage?

So what do you have in mind for you next awesome car.

Hi ViperASR, Yeah... that's the 'ole' Lambo garage. :wink: Worked out real well for the SLR. When I had the Lambos, I tried to get the Murcielago next to the Carrera GT and she was just too wide. :roll: But, as you can see, the SLR fits nice and cozy next to the CGT.

I'm sure the fact that the garage is heated will make those two real comfortable in there especially on days like today when it's 26 degrees now with 3 or 4 inches of snow on the ground, 3-5 more due tonight and the temp is going down to 8 or 9 degrees tonight. :shocked!:

I'm sure they'll start up nice and easy for me when the weather breaks! :mrgreen: The Mags

[magwheel]

Nice combo shots Magwheel :D

Seems that you like grey supercars, don't you? :wink: do you know if there was any special colour as an option for the SLR? do you know the extra cost for... let's say... have it painted in red? anyway, I'd probably take it in silver too... it's just the perfect colour for it! :good:

Now the question is - when will you replace the SLR for a black-on-black SLR 722?? :twisted:

Silver cars are super easy to hide any dirt or grime on their body. Plus although I like other colors for the CGT, to ME, Silver just makes the car look classy as hell!

Every time I say I'm done buying cars cause I like what I have, I freak out for some reason and go and trade or buy something new. :silly: Soooo, for right now I'm A-OK and have intentions of buying something else. I've only driven the SLR 5-10 miles because of the Ohio weather. At least give me a chance of getting bored with it..... NOT!!! Magwheel

p.s. I don't think SLR 722s will be imported any time soon according to news reports.

[magwheel]

PS Magwheel, I can't stand it that you're hiding your new plates still :P Can't wait to see what you came up with :)

You're just gonna have to wait until I get the title and file the papers for the new plate. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Jeez...... you got more 'ants in your pants' than me! I think you gonna love it though!!! :clap: Magwheel

[magwheel]

Great pics once again. The SLR looks awesome, but it's even better with the CGT in the pic too. The difference in height looks big, though it's only about 4".
I haven't noticed it before, but the SLR has a face in the back. Taillights are the eyes, tailgate forms a nose and the oval shaped opening below them gives like an evil, robotic two-teethed wince:-)
Thanks for the pics!

mrmojo77, Now... didn't I tell you to quit 'experimenting' with 'hallucinogenic' drugs!!! :scatter: Mags

[TopGearNL]

PS Magwheel, I can't stand it that you're hiding your new plates still :P Can't wait to see what you came up with :)

You're just gonna have to wait until I get the title and file the papers for the new plate. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Jeez...... you got more 'ants in your pants' than me! I think you gonna love it though!!! :clap: Magwheel

Wonder what you came up with..

I bet its something dirty :wink:

[mrai]

Woah Magwheel such a beautiful car collection you own there. Enjoy them all in good health. Loving the carrera Gt and SLR, why not the Mercedes Benz S600 instead of the S550?! You guys are lucky there, we still get the S500.

[acmarttin]

Mags, just promise us you'll never sell the CGT.

[Stoopie]

You're just gonna have to wait until I get the title and file the papers for the new plate. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Jeez...... you got more 'ants in your pants' than me! I think you gonna love it though!!! Magwheel :clap:

I guess so, but that still doesn't make the pain of waiting more bearable! ;) I think it's gonna be something like I So Like Rodeo. (HA! Get it? SLR? :') I'm so funny :prr: )

[magwheel]

Mags, just promise us you'll never sell the CGT.
Hi acmarttin, Never is a 'big time' word. BUT, it will probably be awhile before I do anything that drastic! :shock: That is unless...... Porsche comes out with a 'replacement' such as a 'super' GT! :lol: Mags

[MIHALS]

so this year is gonna be in the sign of Veyron and Zonda F? :D

just can't come up with other supercars you didn't own... :hmm:

maybe Koekeokekoniggekoseokeosegg or how to spell the damn think :lol:
maybe Salleen, maybe Enzo, maybe some jappaneese like R35GTR, EVO, Impreza... :twisted:
or do you have anything else in your mind now, Mike?

[TopGearNL]

/\/\ A koenigsegg would be nice! :D

But then again it isn't my choice LOL


Im wondering too just like Mihals Magwheel, any other cars in sight? :mrgreen:

[nthfinity]

Koenigsegg and Zonda wont be in the USA anytime soon, regardless of the CCX being made for the american market; neither company has the financial abilities to be imported while meeting any form of DOT standards; but may in fact comply with EPA regulations... The first zonda dealer may be near the Gulf Coast... if it arrives.

perhaps i'm the odd one out, but I appreciate Michael's collection for being what it is..... continuously evolving, and unique to any other collection out there. I feel no want to try and push this or that, as 99% of the user's here have nothing to say besides reading an article here and there. Sure, i'd love it if magwheell had each car that is my favorite... but would it be his personal flair anymoree?

about that Super Carrera GT..... while that isn't likely to be named that... i've hearrd something is in the hopps and yeast in Stutgart... as a guessing man, that is still 4-6 years from production delivery... just a guess :p

man, februrary can't leave fast enought... come on april! (skip march if it's cold too LOL )

[MIHALS]

Wish you all the BEST for your B'day Michael!!! I know I missed it, but I was at work that time, so I couldn't stay longer to write some :bah:

hope you got yourself some VEEEEEERY nice present and enjoyed the day!!!

happy b'day again Mike!!! :D

[magwheel]

Wish you all the BEST for your B'day Michael!!! I know I missed it, but I was at work that time, so I couldn't stay longer to write some :bah:

hope you got yourself some VEEEEEERY nice present and enjoyed the day!!!

happy b'day again Mike!!! :D
Hi MIHALS, Dang.... That was very nice of you to remember my :bday: even if you were a couple days late. The girlfriend threw me a fantastic party at the club (all family) and we had a great time. Probably would have had a better (wilder) time if I didn't have that 'ball and chain' :roflmao: around my ankles but 'so be it'!

The GF got me a lot of 'Mercedes' clothes and neat items. I don't know what gave her the idea I like Mercedes? :roll:

I finally got the plate for the SLR! I hope you're gonna like it. It has some 'nostalgia' behind it from an old time Marlon Brando movie and I think it fits the car perfectly! Since you were the first (and only) :( person (individually) to wish me happy Birthday on the web, I'll send you a pic later on today (hopefully) and then I'll post it on the site.

You have a great day yourself :clap: and thanks again for remembering me on my B-Day. Next year is one of the 'big ones'. I'll be 60!!! So far, I think the only birthday that ever bothered me was when I turned 20. :hmm: It's been so long ago, I really can't remember. Not sure, but I think it bothered me because I was no longer a teenager! :drinking:

Birthdays are like women in your life. 'They come and go' and you have some good memories and some bad memories. But there's really nothing you can do about it so just take both (B-Days and women) in stride!!! :D Mags

[silentm]

The GF got me a lot of 'Mercedes' clothes and neat items. I don't know what gave her the idea I like Mercedes? :roll:

Porsche clothes would have been way cooler :P :lol:

naw, congrats on your Bday! i hope you had a splendid time! already turning 60? hmm reminds me of my dad :P

i'll turn 20 soon, so i think i shall take those words of advice you just wrote :D

[Stoopie]

Magwheel just post the plate already! Can't wait anymore :P

[dons5]

Koenigsegg and Zonda wont be in the USA anytime soon, regardless of the CCX being made for the american market; neither company has the financial abilities to be imported while meeting any form of DOT standards; but may in fact comply with EPA regulations... The first zonda dealer may be near the Gulf Coast... if it arrives.

Ibe seen vids of the net from the U.S. with americans who have purchased the loeniggsegg. Maybe they imported it themselves?

[x-per]

Ibe seen vids of the net from the U.S. with americans who have purchased the loeniggsegg. Maybe they imported it themselves?
Actually Koenigsegg have one official dealer in the USA, ecacp.com and they have been the official dealer since the summer of 2006 so yes, people can actually buy the CCX in America now so i have no idea why nthfinity said that Koenigsegg wont be avalible in the states anytime soon.

[nthfinity]

Ibe seen vids of the net from the U.S. with americans who have purchased the loeniggsegg. Maybe they imported it themselves?
Actually Koenigsegg have one official dealer in the USA, ecacp.com and they have been the official dealer since the summer of 2006 so yes, people can actually buy the CCX in America now so i have no idea why nthfinity said that Koenigsegg wont be avalible in the states anytime soon.

every video of a CCX in USA has been the press car, and is not DOT legal yet. Check your sources mate. I know a person who had tried to be the future US koenigsegg dealer...

again, not one CCX is in the US besides the press/mfr car making it's rounds... at least this was true 2 months ago last time I checked... any new videos of a new car on US streets? was it a CCR/CC8S privately imported?

http://www.ecacp.com/inventory/productdetails.aspx?id=37
Edit:

Perhaps things have moved along in the last 2 months, i see one new car.. is it legal yet?

[TopGearNL]

Good to hear you had a nice birthday Mags..

Don't feel to upset, noone ever wishes me birthday too except my mum and grandparents so... Im use to it.

Love to see the plate, I like marlon brando too!

Rory

[magwheel]

Good to hear you had a nice birthday Mags..

Don't feel to upset, noone ever wishes me birthday too except my mum and grandparents so... Im use to it.

Love to see the plate, I like marlon brando too!

Rory
Thanks Rory, Sorry about the delay on the plate display. I was gonna take a pic yesterday cause the sun was out but somehow I ran out of time. :wanker: Then... I wanted to try again today but this little 'white stuff' keeps flying around all over the place outside. :shocked!:

Kinda have a neat idea for the plate intro but it would be nice if that 'white stuff' would stop for at least 15 minutes or so. :wall: Please bear with me. I'll do it tomorrow even if I have to get the SLR wet :drool: with some snow flurries. Take care friend, Mags

[x-per]

every video of a CCX in USA has been the press car, and is not DOT legal yet. Check your sources mate. I know a person who had tried to be the future US koenigsegg dealer...

again, not one CCX is in the US besides the press/mfr car making it's rounds... at least this was true 2 months ago last time I checked... any new videos of a new car on US streets? was it a CCR/CC8S privately imported?

ecacp.com/inventory/productdetails.aspx?id=37
Edit:

Perhaps things have moved along in the last 2 months, i see one new car.. is it legal yet?
Since the official dealer started taking order in the summer of 2006 and the waiting time is over 1.5 years for the production of the Koenigegg......you do the math why you dont see the koenigegg on the streets in the USA yet.

[nthfinity]

every video of a CCX in USA has been the press car, and is not DOT legal yet. Check your sources mate. I know a person who had tried to be the future US koenigsegg dealer...

again, not one CCX is in the US besides the press/mfr car making it's rounds... at least this was true 2 months ago last time I checked... any new videos of a new car on US streets? was it a CCR/CC8S privately imported?

ecacp.com/inventory/productdetails.aspx?id=37
Edit:

Perhaps things have moved along in the last 2 months, i see one new car.. is it legal yet?
Since the official dealer started taking order in the summer of 2006 and the waiting time is over 1.5 years for the production of the Koenigegg......you do the math why you dont see the koenigegg on the streets in the USA yet.

all I'm saying is at the time, Koenigsegg couldn't meet EPA and DOT crash testing...

[nthfinity]

Good to hear you had a nice birthday Mags..

Don't feel to upset, noone ever wishes me birthday too except my mum and grandparents so... Im use to it.

Love to see the plate, I like marlon brando too!

Rory
Thanks Rory, Sorry about the delay on the plate display. I was gonna take a pic yesterday cause the sun was out but somehow I ran out of time. :wanker: Then... I wanted to try again today but this little 'white stuff' keeps flying around all over the place outside. :shocked!:

Kinda have a neat idea for the plate intro but it would be nice if that 'white stuff' would stop for at least 15 minutes or so. :wall: Please bear with me. I'll do it tomorrow even if I have to get the SLR wet :drool: with some snow flurries. Take care friend, Mags

And most of us miss your Birthday, a bit late, but good wishes for a great year from Michigan :) a few flakes never hurt a SLR before... its just the blizzard she wont like :P

[magwheel]

10,9,8,7,6,5.... Launch on hold! Houston, We have a problem here!

Well, I finally got around to taking the pics of the SLR and its new license plate. :) I got the idea from the 1953 Marlon Brando movie, "The Wild One". I think it fits the cars personality pretty good..... how about you?

As you can tell by my title for this post, we do have a problem over here in Northeast Ohio. It's a minor thing called.... 12-15 inches of snow! :shock: My driveway has a few up and down slopes and after driving on them and packing the snow down, it gets pretty icy and slippery.

So the SLR and the Carrera GT are stuck in the garage until the drive clears up. :( Damn.... it sure felt good being in her even if it was to back her up so I could take the pics I promised you.

Again, sorry for the delay but it kept snowing on and off again and then it would clear up.... for a few minutes and then start all over again.

I'm enclosing the links for the pics and hope they come out. If they don't, I'll have to beg somebody to post them for me the right way! Magwheel

p.s. Just checked the pics I put on Photobucket and they worked!!! Now I can do pics on my own from now on. See ... you can teach an old dog new tricks!


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/th_SLRleftrear900pix.jpg (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRleftrear900pix.jpg) http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/th_SLRrightfrontclose900pix.jpg (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightfrontclose900pix.jpg) http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/th_SLRrightsidefar900pix.jpg (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightsidefar900pix.jpg) http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/th_SLRrightfront900pix.jpg (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightfront900pix.jpg) http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/th_SLRrearhigh900pix.jpg (http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrearhigh900pix.jpg)

[TopGearNL]

Nice one Mags!

Too bad the weather isn't helping, global warming my ass! :wink:

NP about the delay it was worth it! I love marlon brando too so I can see why you did it, I guess you become a wild one when you enter that car :mrgreen:

Thanks again!

Rory

[magwheel]

Nice plates Michael! :D

Although 'the wild one' should be the CGT - the SLR is more... relaxed, isn't it? :wink: :P

Too bad for the snow. Must be annoying to have all those beauties in the garage not being able to drive'em because of the snow :? :?
dani_d_mas, Maybe you forgot the plate that I do have on the CGT.... "ILL B BAC" :robot: from 'the Terminator! I think that fits the CGT a little better. :roflmao: Magwheel

[ViperASR]

:good: nice plate magwheel!

So how's the new skyline sounding to ya? :twisted:

[Mattk]

Nice pics, Michael. And creative thinking!

[TT]

:good: very good the pics on the snow! Any chance you could upload bigger versions? (1024 wide or more?) :) pretty please? :D

[MIHALS]

wow, when you get lucky to see supercar on snow? :shock:

It's amazing to see these pics Mike! :D

so if you'll be bothered and there still will be the snow and you won't be scared to drive them on snow, I'd love to see the others on snow too :drool: :multi:

great to read you had a nice B'day!!! :wink:

[twboy1999]

congrats on the slr

is a beast for sure

[magwheel]

:good: very good the pics on the snow! Any chance you could upload bigger versions? (1024 wide or more?) :) pretty please? :D
Hi TT, Wow... how did I miss this request? :silly: Sorry for the oversight! I'll try and do them later on tonight. The girlfriend is out of town :clap: so the only thing I have to do is check all the car forums and click through the XXX channels :drool: on satellite to exercise my eyes! Beats eating carrots!!! :roflmao: Mags

[Erez]

wow can't belive i missed those pics been posted!
she is looking mighty fine 8) hope for some better weather so she and the CGT could go out for a nice photoshoot maybe? :mrgreen: :wink:
hope your having a ton of fun with all the new toys Michael :wink:

[TopGearNL]

:good: very good the pics on the snow! Any chance you could upload bigger versions? (1024 wide or more?) :) pretty please? :D
Hi TT, Wow... how did I miss this request? :silly: Sorry for the oversight! I'll try and do them later on tonight. The girlfriend is out of town :clap: so the only thing I have to do is check all the car forums and click through the XXX channels :drool: on satellite to exercise my eyes! Beats eating carrots!!! :roflmao: Mags

LOL! :lol:

Looking forward to the high res magwheel! 8)

Rory

[magwheel]

Hey guys, here are the Hi-Res pics of my SLR in the snow you asked for. :D Mags

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightsidefarshot.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightsideclose-up.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightreardoorsopen.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightfront.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrightfrontclose-up.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrearstandingshot.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRrearendhigh.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRleftside.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/magwheel1/SLRleftrear.jpg

[RC45]

Very nice- but I can't imagine living with all that snow and having all that awesome iron stuck in the garage for so many months of the year ;)

[TopGearNL]

Should have posted thumbs but ok :P

Nice pics Micheal! Just mindblowing!

Love the numberplate!

I would like the 3rd or 5th pic in the photo of the month contest! :D

[nthfinity]

great one Michael! Thanks :D

[magwheel]

Whoops..... :silly: I thought something was wrong when I used Photobucket this time. Last time in their linking process, they asked me if I wanted to use thumbnails. I couldn't find the same area this time so I posted it the wrong way by accident. I apologize! TopGearNL said he can help me out by slapping some sense into me! :slap: If he does it with the thumbnails, I think I can eliminate the larger pics.

Is there a photo service that is easier to use than Photobucket?

Well...... I guess that just goes to show that you don't have to have brains :crazyeyes: to own a 'Supercar'!!! The Village Idiot, Magwheel

[Rex]

Beautiful Supercar! the temp seems very cold .. :)

[acmarttin]

Well...... I guess that just goes to show that you don't have to have brains :crazyeyes: to own a 'Supercar'!!! The Village Idiot, Magwheel


HOORAY!!!!

You've given me the motivation to go to work tomorrow morning...er....in 8 hours :oops:

[Mattk]

Some fantastic pics there. And a nice house too! 8)

[TT]

Thanks for the high-res :!:

[TopGearNL]

TopGearNL said he can help me out by slapping some sense into me! Slap If he does it with the thumbnails, I think I can eliminate the larger pics.

LOL at the slapping, PM sent Micheal 8)

Rory

[Shinigami]

I would prostitute myself for a ride in an SLR...

[TopGearNL]

^^ You can sell yourself here

http://www.jabbasworld.net/viewforum.php?f=210

[inso]

Really nice pics, once again. I could read this kind of thread 24/7. Every time I come here(and that is quite often). I check if this thread has been updated.

You are almost too good to us:)
Thanks.

[ViperASR]

I would prostitute myself for a ride in an SLR...

And sell my soul

[Stoopie]

^^ You can sell yourself here

http://www.jabbasworld.net/viewforum.php?f=210

LOL :lol:

[magwheel]

I would prostitute myself for a ride in an SLR...

How about for a 997GT3 RS? :drool: I'm looking at an Orange one right now and wanted to get some opinions from the 'Jabba Gang'! (That is other than I'm out of my friggin mind!) :crazyeyes: Can you all give me some pros and cons (way above sticker is an obvious one)! How about Orange versus a Green one? And..... do you think I'd get my 'rocks off' :wanker: in the RS more than I did in the Turbo? The Turbo was fast as hell but it was a little too sedate (body effects and color wise) for me. As Joe Cocker would say..... "I get by with a little help from my friends!" Help me..... please! Mags :roflmao:

[nthfinity]

My friend Ken has said that his 997 GT3 RS is the only GT3 he'd get, as he prefers the wider rear end... it is more muscular.

my personal opinion? The green would fit in the same soul as the Hulk you parted ways with.

How is your epxerience in harsh track oreinted street cars? Is it the look and feel of the GT3 that gets your blood pumping? In the US, the RS ought to hold it's value quite well for a while, so I don't think that will be an issue... where the Turbo, and normal GT3 will drop off more quickly.

The US speced car has more comfortable seats, and A/C as standard equipment, and not the intrusive roll cage (full cage) as the european counterpart. I would fully expect the GT3 to ride about the same quality as a Z06, perhaps a little harsher.

In any case, for myself, I would love one .... [/selfishthoughts] :wink:

[Erez]

:shock: GT3RS is the most badass 911 ever 8) its HARDCORE!
are you up for the challenge of an RS Porsche? :mrgreen:
it no shopping car like the Turbo\SLR.. I think you'll get your 'rocks off' a lot more then in the Turbo.. 8)

(if you get it, get it in ORANGE :mrgreen: )

keep us updated :D and boy has your garage changed since the 1st page :lol: :wink:
when the sun will come out and you have the time a few new 'group' pictures would be awesome 8)

[magwheel]

GT3RS?!?! :shock:

Go for it!! :P
James, As Sam Kinison :wanker: used to say, Oh... Oh..... Oh..... thanks a lot!!! Go ahead... drive me to the 'poorhouse!' :wall: Some friend you are! Waddya want me to do... get a 3rd job at McDonalds? :niet: Mags :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

[nthfinity]

GT3RS?!?! :shock:

Go for it!! :P
James, As Sam Kinison :wanker: used to say, Oh... Oh..... Oh..... thanks a lot!!! Go ahead... drive me to the 'poorhouse!' :wall: Some friend you are! Waddya want me to do... get a 3rd job at McDonalds? :niet: Mags :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

work the drive through window, and keep an eye on the the exotics :P

[ViperASR]

Mags, Imma live my life vicariously through you from now on :wink: .

GT3 RS would be an AWESOME car to drive, and from what nth said it sounds like it would be fairly civilized on the street (as I really dont care about ride quality). Cant give you a take on it from personal experience as I havent even seen one with my own two eyes. My vote, go for it! You've got your "luxury" supercar, now its time for your kick in the nuts adrenaline junky track ready Porsche! My vote for color, orange and black, love at first sight :love:

BTW, I might have to prostitue myself for a plane ticket to Ohio to come make love to ur cars :lol: :wink:

[magwheel]

Mags, Imma live my life vicariously through you from now on :wink: .

GT3 RS would be an AWESOME car to drive, and from what nth said it sounds like it would be fairly civilized on the street (as I really dont care about ride quality). Cant give you a take on it from personal experience as I havent even seen one with my own two eyes. My vote, go for it! You've got your "luxury" supercar, now its time for your kick in the nuts adrenaline junky track ready Porsche! My vote for color, orange and black, love at first sight :love:

BTW, I might have to prostitue myself for a plane ticket to Ohio to come make love to ur cars :lol: :wink:

ViperASR and all the rest of you who have been such good friends and supportive of my 'questionable sanity' :silly: :bad-words: :crazyeyes: :prr: :drool: :shock: :wall: I DID IT!!! Closed the deal an hour ago on the Orange GT3 RS from that Boston Porsche dealership! Like always, I've been eating my guts out trying to figure out what to do. :argue: Yes.... No..... Yes.... No..... Yes...... No..... !!!

The papers will be here Tuesday and they'll get them back Wednesday and hopefully the car will be here the following week sometime UNLESS...... somebody goes in there and offers them more 'stupid money' than I did! :snipersmile: BUT.... Well, we (the Owner's son and I) made the deal over the phone, shook hands virtually and I'm sending him a deposit next week! I would think that's a 'solid' binding contract! :drool:

Please don't ask me what I paid! I really don't need any more people than my family, my girlfriend and the rest of her family trying to convince me I'm a complete 'asshole'!!! :puke:

Lemme see..... how can I justify this transaction. How about a Top 10 list: 1) I don't have an Orange car 2) I'm 59 and not sure how much time is left 3) I have an empty space in the garage 4) I like aggravating my girlfriend 5) My family hates me 6) I don't have a mistress on the side 7) 2 Porsches is not enough for anybody 8) I sold my 997 Turbo to get the SLR and now I'm totally depressed 9) I'm a deprived child..... (yeah right!) 10) I really am a complete asshole !!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Sorry.... gotta go and take my medicine! Mags

[TT]

:shock:

And now I can't wait for some pics :D

Orange is a great color, and an hardcore car in your collection would fit pretty well!

Do you have any race track nearby?

Oh, and what about the plate? :P

[TopGearNL]

Congrats! You are going to get my most desired Porsche!! :shock: :D

Sh*t Micheal Im speechless..

You have a nice idea for the numberplate of your latest car too?

BTW you got it in the best colour-combo possible!

Rory

[r2r]

Big Congrats!

You can't go wrong with buying a GT3. But it should definitely see some track time while it's in your ownership, as that would abviously be the best and ultimate way to fully experience this car.

[ViperASR]

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guess its time to start prostituting myself :lol:

A huge congrats on the purchase, I think everyone here on JW agrees with me in that there is no better way to spend that amount of "stupid money".

ViperASR and all the rest of you who have been such good friends and supportive of my 'questionable sanity'
I'm not questioning shit now that youve bought a GT3RS :prr: :wink:

2 Porsches is not enough for anybody
I cannot agree more, comming from a family with 2 Porsches :lol:

I cannot wait to see pictures of this beast! Again, congrats on the purchase.

[philip]

Great collection. The property you are photographing the cars on is also quite pretty. Your photos are great.

If you have not been there yet, I would suggest you visit wreckedexotics.com as I do not want to see any of your cars show up there.

As you continue to drive these great cars I would love to hear from you, your impressions. Which is your favorite. Which is your least favorite. Which are you the most comfortable driving fast, which one you are not.

As they age I would also enjoy hearing about maintainence. Which is the most reliable, most expensive to maintain. Which car causes you the most trouble due to lack of ground clearance.

Thanks for posting your cars here, it is a treat to see them all.

[magwheel]

:shock:

And now I can't wait for some pics :D

Orange is a great color, and an hardcore car in your collection would fit pretty well!

Do you have any race track nearby?

Oh, and what about the plate? :P

TT and TopGearNL (sorry for leaving you out!), You know I can't reveal the plate until I get the title and apply for the plate otherwise..... some unscrupulous person :roll: could take my idea and get the plate before I do!

But..... when I get it, if it doesn't meet with the 'majority' approval of JabbasWorld :fuck:, I always have 'FUZY NVL' (the liquor drink) which was on the Pearl Orange Gallardo that I felt was a fantastic plate. It's still mine for 3 or 4 more months on reserve! I was leaving a restaurant one night and a 'older couple', hmmmm, I guess my age, were laughing :roflmao: their asses off after reading the plate. That's what I love to see, people laughing with me.... instead of at me! Take care TT. I'll have some more news soon on my Tangerine! Mags :lol:

[novass]

Congrats man!!! That is my favorite car at the moment and you chose my favorite color combo of all time, orange and black! I can't wait to see some pics and to hear how you like it. :D

[TopGearNL]

TT and TopGearNL (sorry for leaving you out!), You know I can't reveal the plate until I get the title and apply for the plate otherwise..... some unscrupulous person could take my idea and get the plate before I do!

NP. I understand completely, Im sure the waiting will be worth it though! :D

[nthfinity]

hehe

from Zero to GT3RS in 10 reasons. Nice.

[inso]

Great choice Mags, the new RS should be so much fun, delivering the kicks also in more moderate speeds, the Turbo shines in the higher speeds and even then it is more the machine that shines than the driver.

997RS should be also more useable than the 996RS, European version being little more hardcore, seats and so on.

I suppose this one will be for keeps until new GT2 comes along, or prancing horse with F430CS :) Enjoy the new car, I hope the weather will allow it soon.

[Erez]

8) 8) 8) Congrats man 8)
I'm sure you'll be more then happy with it 8)
like pretty much everyone said.. can't wait for the pics 8)

[gucom]

wow incredible choice, cant wait to see it! all the rest that's already been said by other guys applies to me too, except for the prostitution part :)

[magwheel]

You bought an RS? Niiiiiiiceee, I like! :D

Btw, has the snow melted over there yet, so you can finally take those rides out?

Obviously can't wait for some pics and possibly a review (?). :)

insane, Yep.... the snow is 98-99% gone, :clap: that is until this coming weekend! We may get a slight sprinkle again but it looks pretty good from now on.

I even had the SLR out last night and I was foaming at the mouth with excitement! :drool: BTW.... my girlfriend's bother met us up at the restaurant we go to and he started talking about the empty garage space at the house I own next door to the main house. He started agitating me :prr: about how I should be getting something new to fill the void up there. Well, while he was talking and making suggestions, I had this 'shit eating' grin on my face and the next thing you know, he says...... "I knew it, I just knew it! You got something didn't you!"

My girlfriend starts giving me :ninja: dagger looks.... and then I'm reminded for sure why I will never get married again! :fuck:

Anyhow, not being a liar, I toid my GFs brother what I bought..... probably coulda fried eggs on my GF's head! :roflmao:

Well.... we get home and I show her pics of the Orange RS! Surprisingly, she likes the car and the Orange color the best of all 4 color choices. She even said it looked real sharp!

And the saga continues..... the Mags..... over and out! :scatter:

[TopGearNL]

LOL good to hear the snow has gone Micheal and even better that your GF likes the car! :D

I bet she said it looked just like an orange, thats what my mum said :lol:

Rory