Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Sarlacc]

@spike021 Some things were easier in the good old days. When I was young and running wild I had a car with a bad starter. Since I could barely afford to put gas in the thing, buying a starter was a low priority. I used to run-start it. (dunno if that's an expression or if I made it up). Also used to ride a lot of ferries (fjord country). Had to tell the crew "I need to be at the back and the last car off the boat, because I have to run-start my car". They watched with a mix of respect and mirth as I put my rustbucket car in neutral (manual shift, of course), ignition on, the choke at about 2/3 position, and with the door open placed my shoulder on the a-pillar, right hand on the steering wheel, and pushed until I got up to a frisk jog, jumped into the seat, shifted to 2nd gear and dumped the clutch. It worked almost every time. Car started with a jolt and a puff of blue smoke, and off I went. Worked really well, just had to be very careful where I parked. Did that at least twice daily for almost a year. Developed a nasty bruise on my right shoulder, tough.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I used to think of it that way too... I prefer coupe like 911 or Cayman, but Panamera design grown on me. Specially current design.



That part alone, my wife want it... but sadly that spoiler only comes in Turbo ver... which is extra $65k more.



Base model? Turbo? Hybrid? I've driven one (base) and it wasn't bad. It's just luxury sedan for cruising.

Base. It was underwhelming.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Base. It was underwhelming.

Well 330hp w 4100lbs car, even w 8sp PDK it's not gonna help push this car forward. I've heard Turbo is the way to go... but is it worth $150k (starting) IDK

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Well 330hp w 4100lbs car, even w 8sp PDK it's not gonna help push this car forward. I've heard Turbo is the way to go... but is it worth $150k (starting) IDK

I meant underwhelming in all aspects not just acceleration. There are so many luxury sedans that offer well rounded cruising that it just would not make sense to me. The only real thing is if you want to say you have a Porsche.
And that wing.
As long as you could make the noise.
It would freak out small children.

[Brink]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

@spike021 Some things were easier in the good old days. When I was young and running wild I had a car with a bad starter. Since I could barely afford to put gas in the thing, buying a starter was a low priority. I used to run-start it. (dunno if that's an expression or if I made it up). Also used to ride a lot of ferries (fjord country). Had to tell the crew "I need to be at the back and the last car off the boat, because I have to run-start my car". They watched with a mix of respect and mirth as I put my rustbucket car in neutral (manual shift, of course), ignition on, the choke at about 2/3 position, and with the door open placed my shoulder on the a-pillar, right hand on the steering wheel, and pushed until I got up to a frisk jog, jumped into the seat, shifted to 2nd gear and dumped the clutch. It worked almost every time. Car started with a jolt and a puff of blue smoke, and off I went. Worked really well, just had to be very careful where I parked. Did that at least twice daily for almost a year. Developed a nasty bruise on my right shoulder, tough.

And these days we can't even be bothered to take a key out of our pockets to start the car.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I meant underwhelming in all aspects not just acceleration. There are so many luxury sedans that offer well rounded cruising that it just would not make sense to me. The only real thing is if you want to say you have a Porsche.
And that wing.
As long as you could make the noise.
It would freak out small children.

IC... What would be your top 5 luxury sedans would you choose? Out of curiosity

[Sapphireho]

Starting to look like a kitchen!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

IC... What would be your top 5 luxury sedans would you choose? Out of curiosity

I don't think I could name 5 luxury sedans. I would only really consider a mid sized one since the full sized are gross overkill.
The Cadillac CTS would be my first choice, then the Jag XF. I would probably check out the new Genesis lineup as well.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Starting to look like a kitchen!

Oh cool you made the old cabinets into your counter top for nostalgia!

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh cool you made the old cabinets into your counter top for nostalgia!

You caught that. Much cheaper than the quartz my contractor suggested.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

You caught that. Much cheaper than the quartz my contractor suggested.

Hard to believe it is the same place.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

@spike021 Some things were easier in the good old days. When I was young and running wild I had a car with a bad starter. Since I could barely afford to put gas in the thing, buying a starter was a low priority. I used to run-start it. (dunno if that's an expression or if I made it up). Also used to ride a lot of ferries (fjord country). Had to tell the crew "I need to be at the back and the last car off the boat, because I have to run-start my car". They watched with a mix of respect and mirth as I put my rustbucket car in neutral (manual shift, of course), ignition on, the choke at about 2/3 position, and with the door open placed my shoulder on the a-pillar, right hand on the steering wheel, and pushed until I got up to a frisk jog, jumped into the seat, shifted to 2nd gear and dumped the clutch. It worked almost every time. Car started with a jolt and a puff of blue smoke, and off I went. Worked really well, just had to be very careful where I parked. Did that at least twice daily for almost a year. Developed a nasty bruise on my right shoulder, tough.

Ahh ha! - ol Sarlacc jumps back on the forum - with a back-in-the-day story -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Starting to look like a kitchen!

Looking like you're making progress -

NOTE: TO MRS SAPPHIREHO:

PLEASE buy that boy a camera with an image stabilizer, for a belated birthday present.

Thanks


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

This part is pretty nifty, though.

...until it wears out.