Being noticed in hot cars

gonzo · 05-15-2009, 09:39 AM

What is crazy is that 400-430 would probably take it.

ZJP · 05-15-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Going off topic a bit.

Talk about a buyers market..

$490,000 asking price here in Dallas.

Geez... that's ridiculously cheap. A house similar to that on LI would easily cost anywhere from $800k-$1.5 mil

gonzo · 05-15-2009, 09:57 AM

Some people knock Texas for whatever reason(s). Being I was born here I am used to the heat/humidity etc..

If I lived elsewhere and had the mobilty to relocate I would have to consider Texas. You really can't beat the "bang for the buck" here. The job market remains fairly strong in most markets/fields.

The weather is really quite nice except for June-August...sometimes into early September. An yes, it can be brutal. 80 degrees at 6am.

BillLee · 05-15-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Some people knock Texas for whatever reason(s). Being I was born here I am used to the heat/humidity etc..

If I lived elsewhere and had the mobilty to relocate I would have to consider Texas. You really can't beat the "bang for the buck" here. The job market remains fairly strong in most markets/fields.

The weather is really quite nice except for June-August...sometimes into early September. An yes, it can be brutal. 80 degrees at 6am.

wow really? i've never been up that early to see what it's like outside.

no one ever looks at my car except me and other car enthusiasts.

c0nstant · 05-15-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Going off topic a bit.

Talk about a buyers market..

$490,000 asking price here in Dallas.

you have to be FUCKING SHITTING me.

gonzo · 05-15-2009, 10:35 AM

I am an early bird. Always have been.

I have met/been with plenty of women in Dallas/Houston who "loved" my car at the time. No more thank you. I now prefer the ones who could give a rats ass about a car.

From experience, all I got from the others was a sore ---- and a sore wallet.
I guess it was fun though.

vgame64 · 05-15-2009, 10:56 AM

Spaceman Spiff, I'm moving to Trinidad as well! Haha...It's so bad in my area, seeing a Bentley is no longer a "holy sh*t!" experience.

Being in a E90 (albiet a 335) means no one notices me. (and I like it that way

) I still get excited when I see an ///M car.

gonzo · 05-15-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

you have to be FUCKING SHITTING me.

Uh...no I am not. You would even get a sink in the garage!

Single Family Property
Status: Active
Area: 18
County: Dallas
Subdivision: Woodbridge
Year Built: 1997
4 total bedroom(s)
4 total bath(s)
4 total full bath(s)
Approximately 4579 sq. ft.
Two story
Type: Single Detached
Style: Traditional
Master bedroom
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Game room
Laundry room
Master bedroom is 18x13
Living room is 21x19
Dining room is 16x14
Kitchen is 16x14
Fireplace(s)
Fireplace features: Gas Starter Fireplace
2 covered parking space(s)
2 car garage
Attached parking
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Outside Entry, Side Parking, Sink in Garage, Swing Drive, Workbench
Heating features: Central Heat-Gas
Central air conditioning
Central heat
Cooling features: Central Air-Electric
Exterior construction: Brick, Piered Beam Slab Foundation
Energy Info: Ceiling Fans, Gas Water Heater, Thermo Windows, Tinted Windows
Roofing: Composition
Lot features: Creek, Heavily Treed, Irregular, Large Backyard Grass, Subdivision
Located on a cul-de-sac
Utilities present: City Sewer, City Water

aut0sh0cker · 05-15-2009, 11:33 AM

that would be a $2-3M house where I live...

TK-421 · 05-15-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Uh...no I am not. You would even get a sink in the garage!

Single Family Property
Status: Active
Area: 18
County: Dallas
Subdivision: Woodbridge
Year Built: 1997
4 total bedroom(s)
4 total bath(s)
4 total full bath(s)
Approximately 4579 sq. ft.
Two story
Type: Single Detached
Style: Traditional
Master bedroom
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Game room
Laundry room
Master bedroom is 18x13
Living room is 21x19
Dining room is 16x14
Kitchen is 16x14
Fireplace(s)
Fireplace features: Gas Starter Fireplace
2 covered parking space(s)
2 car garage
Attached parking
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Outside Entry, Side Parking, Sink in Garage, Swing Drive, Workbench
Heating features: Central Heat-Gas
Central air conditioning
Central heat
Cooling features: Central Air-Electric
Exterior construction: Brick, Piered Beam Slab Foundation
Energy Info: Ceiling Fans, Gas Water Heater, Thermo Windows, Tinted Windows
Roofing: Composition
Lot features: Creek, Heavily Treed, Irregular, Large Backyard Grass, Subdivision
Located on a cul-de-sac
Utilities present: City Sewer, City Water

Wow, seriously? GTFO

GTFO as in "I need to GTFO of here and move to Texas!!"

leemik · 05-15-2009, 01:27 PM

There are a ton of bimmers driving around my region.. Surprisingly I get a lot of thumbs ups in my E92 M3.. at least once a day.. I think it's the sound of the V8 + aftermarket exhaust they are attracted to..

Kenix · 05-15-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Going off topic a bit.

Talk about a buyers market..

$490,000 asking price here in Dallas.

Holy ****! That kind of money buys a 2-car garage over here.

gonzo · 05-15-2009, 03:45 PM

Just a short drive outside the Metroplex/Argyle.

Asking $650,000.

tommay248 · 05-15-2009, 03:53 PM

th6ose prices would get you a nice condo in CT, cant get any kinda sick house below $1.5m

Lucky for you guys

gonzo · 05-15-2009, 03:55 PM

For those who need a master bath the size of a two car garage.

$3,400,000 8700sf. Plano.

hks786 · 05-15-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Going off topic a bit.

Talk about a buyers market..

$490,000 asking price here in Dallas.

Insane. I'm not even from US but I know that is def CHEAP. Wow. I would expect nearly double that price.

im spencer · 05-15-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Going off topic a bit.

Talk about a buyers market..

$490,000 asking price here in Dallas.

Yes the real estate market in greater metropolitan areas in california are less then accommodating. Makes me want to move out and get a ranch somewhere. Perhaps even two ranches

im spencer · 05-15-2009, 05:23 PM

back on topic: The rice rockets love to do fly bys on me, I frequently almost get clipped. Sigh the only thing I regret driving around So-cal.... so many shitty drivers. And wtf is up with all the aftermarket HID kits on all sorts of low entry japanese cars?? The 210 literally turns into a rave past 8PM no joke

BK · 05-15-2009, 05:30 PM

Those TX home prices are in-fcuking-credible.

FWIW, I followed a Ferarri F430 and Lambo Gallardo home on the freeway after work last night. Now those are hot cars that you notice. The E9x, not so much.

On nice weekends around McLean and Great Falls, you'll see several exotics as people break out their weekend toys. During the week, it's a lot more unusual.

Phil G · 05-15-2009, 07:07 PM

Wow, those TX homes are awesome for the price. Here in Mobile, you can get a home like that first one for $490,000 easy as long as you aren't TOO close to downtown. Same with Birmingham, just as it's not in one of the ritzy suburbs close to downtown. Exactly why plenty of people are moving to Alabama once they actually let go of rural stereotypes and discover how great metropolitan Alabama is. Gotta love Southern lifestyle!

Back to on topic, yes, the ricers are VERY frustrating. Go out at night and its like Fast and Furious all over down here too and they all try to race. All I can do is just shake my head and laugh at them, and keep my distance as they drive like morons.

05-15-2009, 09:39 AM	#23
gonzo Lieutenant General 10337 Rep 14,454 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	What is crazy is that 400-430 would probably take it.
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10337 Rep 14,454 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Some people knock Texas for whatever reason(s). Being I was born here I am used to the heat/humidity etc.. If I lived elsewhere and had the mobilty to relocate I would have to consider Texas. You really can't beat the "bang for the buck" here. The job market remains fairly strong in most markets/fields. The weather is really quite nice except for June-August...sometimes into early September. An yes, it can be brutal. 80 degrees at 6am.
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10337 Rep 14,454 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I am an early bird. Always have been. I have met/been with plenty of women in Dallas/Houston who "loved" my car at the time. No more thank you. I now prefer the ones who could give a rats ass about a car. From experience, all I got from the others was a sore ---- and a sore wallet. I guess it was fun though.
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vgame64 Colonel 143 Rep 2,479 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Spaceman Spiff, I'm moving to Trinidad as well! Haha...It's so bad in my area, seeing a Bentley is no longer a "holy sh*t!" experience. Being in a E90 (albiet a 335) means no one notices me. (and I like it that way ) I still get excited when I see an ///M car.
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aut0sh0cker meh 125 Rep 1,752 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	that would be a $2-3M house where I live...
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leemik Lieutenant Colonel 512 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 LRP M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2020 Acura NSX [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [9.50]	There are a ton of bimmers driving around my region.. Surprisingly I get a lot of thumbs ups in my E92 M3.. at least once a day.. I think it's the sound of the V8 + aftermarket exhaust they are attracted to..
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05-15-2009, 03:45 PM	#35
gonzo Lieutenant General 10337 Rep 14,454 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Just a short drive outside the Metroplex/Argyle. Asking $650,000. Attached Images
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tommay248 1N'dONE 156 Rep 726 Posts Drives: N54 135i / VO 1M Join Date: May 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (9)	th6ose prices would get you a nice condo in CT, cant get any kinda sick house below $1.5m Lucky for you guys
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05-15-2009, 03:55 PM	#37
gonzo Lieutenant General 10337 Rep 14,454 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	For those who need a master bath the size of a two car garage. $3,400,000 8700sf. Plano. Attached Images
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im spencer Back in the f80 57 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	back on topic: The rice rockets love to do fly bys on me, I frequently almost get clipped. Sigh the only thing I regret driving around So-cal.... so many shitty drivers. And wtf is up with all the aftermarket HID kits on all sorts of low entry japanese cars?? The 210 literally turns into a rave past 8PM no joke __________________ 2003 SS S2000 2016 MW F80 2018 BMW X3 X-Drive
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BK Smiling politely 176 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Those TX home prices are in-fcuking-credible. FWIW, I followed a Ferarri F430 and Lambo Gallardo home on the freeway after work last night. Now those are hot cars that you notice. The E9x, not so much. On nice weekends around McLean and Great Falls, you'll see several exotics as people break out their weekend toys. During the week, it's a lot more unusual. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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05-15-2009, 07:07 PM	#42
Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 57 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Wow, those TX homes are awesome for the price. Here in Mobile, you can get a home like that first one for $490,000 easy as long as you aren't TOO close to downtown. Same with Birmingham, just as it's not in one of the ritzy suburbs close to downtown. Exactly why plenty of people are moving to Alabama once they actually let go of rural stereotypes and discover how great metropolitan Alabama is. Gotta love Southern lifestyle! Back to on topic, yes, the ricers are VERY frustrating. Go out at night and its like Fast and Furious all over down here too and they all try to race. All I can do is just shake my head and laugh at them, and keep my distance as they drive like morons. __________________ -'07 335i coupe (build date 02/2007) - Space Grey/Black Dakota/Dark Burl - 6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/CA/Heated Seats. Acquired in Munich 3/2007 via European Delivery. 16 years and almost 220k miles of pure joy! -'06 911 Carrera S - Black/Black - Full Leather/Sport Chrono/Porsche Sport Exhaust/Nav - 80k miles. Acquired 1/2021. One needy old German car just wasn't enough!
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