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I love cars. Yes, low minded, unevolved, I suffer from a primitive affection for very few material things, cars and sound equipment. Both my cars have 6 speed manual transmissions, hence the user name, 2x6spds.

So, here's the big girl:

Over the years I've modified it ever so slightly - Dinan Stage II chip (bumps HP to 248 from stock 230), RM Racing Cold Air Intake and Kone Engineering exhaust - probably about 255 HP at the crank, XM Radio, Brembo Cross-Drilled, Slotted Rotors, Porterfield RS4 pads, Eibach ProKit Springs, Koni struts, 13.7 lb (very light) 17" wheels, gum ball tires, 6 speed manual transmission, GTech Pro Timed to 60 in 6.0 seconds flat.

I also have another 6 speed, this one my toy.


So, although the Legend is in perfect condition, is an absolute joy to drive, and has perfect monthly payments - $0.00- I feel the urge for something new.

I'm considering replacing the Legend coupe with an Acura TL 6 speed (white with camel leather interior), or, and here's the problem, a new Acura RL. They don't come with a manual transmission - this would be my first automatic (5 speed) in more years than I care to recall. So, if I get the RL, I won't be able to call myself 2x6spds, maybe 1x6spds+1x5spdA, that's awkward. Of course, if I keep the Legend and get the RL, I could slide - or if I get a TL 6 speed, I could be 3x6spds.

Anyway, anyone want to talk about cars?

Wow, both those cars sure are beauties. I really like the S2000. I've wanted either a WRX STI, or the ultra-cool looking Nissan 350Z. Unfortunately I'm a poor college student. If you want the ultimate in smooth looks, I like the Cadillac SLR. Did the Brembo's make a huge difference in you decceleration?

I absolutely LOVE that S2000...

Well, if chesseroo were here I'm sure he'd suggest a name or two.... ba dum bum. But seriously, you'd have to register a new account and lose your addict status -- it's almost unthinkable!

If I were you, I'd go with the 2005 RL. With its SH-AWD system giving it the ability to dynamically distruibute power between the front and back axles, but also to move power between each rear wheel (up to 70% in either direction), it must be a blast to throw that thing around the road.

Yes, the S2000 is much too good for me, but they sold it to me anyway. I was also a poor college student - had a bicycle, then a motorcycle which I laid down at 40 mph, felt delivered by the Eternal One, never rode another.

Yes, the Brembos, superb pads and kevlar/teflon braided stainless steel brake lines made a big difference, both in pedal firmness and stopping power.

Yes, well Chess has his problems.

I haven't driven the new RL, but it looks like Acura has finally built a worthy successor to the Legend. I've heard rumors that Acura is considering building a coupe version of the RL, but it probably won't have a 6 speed manual either. Pity. If they offered the RL with a 6 speed, I'd grab one right away.

If I were gonna buy a new sedan, it just might be a Chrysler 300C. I'm 6'5" and my first consideration for a car is whether I'll fit in it.

dont get rid of that acura,you will kick yourself in the ass down the road.i had a 89 and a 93 both 2 door coupes,wish i still had the 93,similar to yours..what year is that anyway?

I've got a WRX and I'm taking it to a track in just 8 days! I can't wait. It'll be a lot of fun to see what it can really do at speed.

You guys make me sick... I think I need to have a "planned" midlife crises!

Sign me....
"Minivan Driver in NH"

Both cars are nice choices. I got the Acura TSX right after they came out and generally love it. If it had the engine from the TL it'd be perfect. Oh, that and if it was real wheel drive, THEN it'd be perfect. I've not driven the RL or new TL but my guess is that the TL would feel a little more sporty than the bigger, heavier RL. Still, both cars would be great. Probably can't go wrong with either.

i like the look of the cars, but i have never been a sports car kinda guy.. i have always had trucks, or big heavy american cars, so speed was never really an option.

i did have a girlfriend that had an eagle talon 5spd stick. it had a turbo, and that thing was fun as hell to drive. my only problem was that it was a front wheel drive.. so you couldnt really do any power slides in it.. very peppy car though..

my current vehicle is a 97 chevrolet 1 ton, crew cab, long bed, with a 350..it aint much for speed, but it can tow just about anything you got!!!

bigjohn

rvcc, it's a 93 Acura Legend LS coupe, bought new in August 1993. It spends every night in my garage, and except for a bit of wear on the driver's seat's door-side bolster, and a bit of road rash on the front chin spoiler, it is in perfect shape. I don't think I can let it go, it is as close to a perfect lux/sports coupe as I've ever driven - not quite as sporty as the new 3 series, but certainly more luxurious. The Eibachs and Konis have lowered the car about 1.5" and the handling is beautifully snubbed and well damped. The 3.2 liter V6 is not a VTEC effort, but puts out 230 HP stock. It now puts out almost as much at the front wheels, thanks to the chip and intake and exhaust relief. I think if I get a new car, I'll keep the Legend anyway.

Love the WRX. The 300C is a nice effort, nice gangsta look, and quick if you choose the 340 HP hemi. Not for me though. The Eagle Talon in non-AWD trim is a hoot, tossable if you're willing to abuse the parking brake.

I'm not surprised, BigJohn. Doesn't everyone in Texas drive a truck?

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I made a similar mistake... when our "tore up from the floor up" rebuild of a '78 LeBaron started showing signs of age again, I told the better half... here's the Auto Trader, find yourself a 'new' car.

I picked out a pimped out Fifth Avenue... 3" lift, limo tint, you get the picture. Checked in a few days later to see if she'd gone to see it, she'd "forgotten" to call until that night and it was sold... but, there was another car...

And that's how we bought a Pontiac Tempest... flagship car of 45 year old spinsters everywhere.

Even her little sister came out when we first pulled up and looked quizzically at it and said "you bought an' ol' lady car?"

Bren R.

Once had a 66 Pontiac Tempest coupe with the 326 cid HO V8 4bbl dual exhaust 4 speed and Flowmasters ... funny, not a granny car.

We're talking the 90s Tempests - a Beretta by any other name.

Bren R.

I'm only on my second car, and I'll drive my current one until it falls apart. I guess that's my general philosophy on "un-cheap" posessions.

Speaking of cheap - I can't justify a brand new car - it's a bad investment - drops what, 30% of it's value when you get a block away from the dealership?

Sometimes I guess I'm too tight for my own good... like ol' Sam Whazzizname that owned Wal*Mart, multi-millionaire and still drove a '78 pickup with dog bite marks on the steering wheel.

Bren R.

Change the oil every couple of months and it should last a long time. What kind of car, pmb?

probably the smartest way to go BR

Me, I'm buying a new car next time. Long ass warranty, free maintenance, here I come! Too much trouble with the used '94 Volvo 850 Turbo Sportswagon. But I do really like it...

I ain't posting pictures because the exterior is in pretty bad shape... driving for work every day and parking all over the Bay Area will do that to a car.

Yeah, that was my thoughts when in 2002 I needed a new car. I bought a Chrysler Intrepid, which still has warranty. It is built locally (Brampton) and has been a great car!.

Unfortunately the warranty is up on my pride and joy - a 1955 Studebaker Champion, also made locally (Hamilton).

Come to think about it, the warranty was up long before I was born!!!

2x6- well, not everyone in texas drives a truck, but pretty dang close..

speaking of 'granny' cars.. i had a 1963 chevrolet bel-air station wagon for a few years. now, it looked granny, but it had a 327 star-fire motor, with a holley 4-barrel and dual exhaust. everything on that car was metal, and i cant remember what it weighed, but that car could get up and move. i could smoke out the tires from a dead stop, and when those 4 barrels opened up, it was a lovely sound. i was always a little scared to really get it up to top speed, cause it handled like a tamk. it would sway and pitch real bad, and those drum brakes would take several miles to bring it to a complete stop. not a comforting feeling when you are closing up fast on a stopped car.

the coolest thing about that car was the back hatch seat. it had one of those roll down windows in the rear, and the back seat could be folded down, but when pulled up, it was a rear facing seat. so, i would let other people drive the car, and just sit in the back, facing the on coming cars and watch the world streak by.. good memories

bigjohn

2x6, in 2000 (back in the day) I bought a used '97 Nissan Maxima SE 5-spd from iMotors, online. It's fully loaded, even has butt-warmers and a Bose sound system!!!

It's my second car, and fully paid for, I might add. My previous car was an '88 Honda Civic that I got from my sister for free. All I had to do was fly out to Omaha to pick it up.

1955 Studebaker, especially the coupe, is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. The Studebaker President Speedster coupe was an awesome car in its day.



The Chevy 327 is one of my favorite engines of all.

Well, pmb, your politics may be all messed up, but your taste in cars is just fine. 5 speed SE, a very quick, very tight, luxury sedan. Nice choice.

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Doesn't everyone in Texas drive a truck?

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Nope!

1996 Honda Accord LX 5 speed. Paid for.

Wife works for a Mazda Dealership...she drives a demo...usually a van or Tribute. Still have not persuaded her to bring home an RX-8 yet.

I have a yearning for one of the new Mini's...my father-in-law had one of the originals with the 12" tires (think Mr. Bean's car). And to think they just came out with a convertible...

Dream car: 1969 Ford Mustang GT

Hated to get rid of my '66 (six banger and all) but got real tired of putting alternators, voltage regulators and batteries in it...could not find the issue and could not afford the wiring harness redo...

Ah, to dream...

WhatFurrer

2x6, I looked at the prior model of the TL extensively and briefly looked at the RL. It seems the TL is more car for the money - with a more roomier interior and more HP. That may have changed though, eh?
I thought the Infiniti G35 sedan was an awesome little ride. The Lincoln LS with a V8 and black leather was very, very impressive - big discounts on them right now, too. I thought the X Type and S Type Jags were pathetic and disappointing respectively.
My $.02.

I had to give up my toy when the kids starting coming. A 1971 Trans Am 455HO 4 speed. To many upgrades to list but instead of just burning rubber leaving a light, I could do one better. I could lift the front wheels from a dead stop. Anyway, wife said the muscle car had to go so I sold it..........but she let me keep my truck. 1985 Chevy Silverado that was loaded and was mildly bored out and a few other things. For a truck, it went not to bad. Sold it last year as it was just to heavy on gas. I had no real speed toys for years until she cut me a little slack a few years back at which time I went from 4 wheel muscle to 2 wheel muscle. A Ducati 955. Had it for a little over 2 years and it's a blast!!!!!

I'm still on the hunt for a 69 SS Camaro to restore but so far no luck.

Ola furrer, the new Mustang GT has looks inspired by the 69 GT but with underpinnings based on the Lincoln LS.

The last generation TL was an awesome value, and the 260 HP CL-S 6 speed coupe with its helical limited slip diff was an awesome performer, but the new TL 6 speed sedan with 270 HP and standard features which shame just about any other car out there elevated my pulse.

I like the Lincoln LS V8 but no manual trannie. I think the X Type Jag is a joke, and although I think the S Type is good looking, it just doesn't do it for me.

1996 Accord 5 speed is a great car. Motor Trend comments about the new v6 Accord that it may be the perfect family sedan, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, 14.9 through the 1/4, taut handling and luxurious interior, the Accord is tough to top. But the 96 4 cylinder 5 speed was a frisky ride, quick, excellent handling qualities, luxurious but simple, with that Honda low cowl and perfect seating position for driver.

I forgot about the new Mustang - that looks pretty good. But if it has those dummy rear brake vents, I ain't buying.

What about the G35? We test drove the sedan and were pretty impressed. The coupe is downright drool-inspiring.

The new G35 6 speed coupe is a very nice car. Great handling from the FM chassis, strong brakes, and a torquey 3.5 liter V6. I like it but did not fall in love with it. The interior is not something I could live with for 4 years, and the engine, although very strong, was cobby. Once you've lived with the turbine smoothness of a Honda (Acura) V6 (just about as smooth as the BMW I-6) it's hard to settle for anything less smooth. I also didn't like the feel of the G35's shift linkage.

The owners of our semiconductor company are millionaires many times over. Pretty close to billionaires.

They own an S500. Last year the husband bought a new Boxster to practice driving a stick, since he didn't know how. Really. Why you ask? Because his yellow Lambo Gallardo was on order. He got that a few months ago and sits it the no parking zone in front of the building. About a month after that, the wife got her brand new red Ferrari Spyder deliver to the office.

I want to be the one to sell them clutch plates...

The wife should immediately take out an enormous life insurance policy on your boss. It's nice that he's going to try to learn how to drive stick for his new Gallardo. The 500 HP Gallardo is one of the highest performance cars on the planet. 60 comes by in about 4 seconds, a bit quicker according to some. This 10 cylinder raging bull of an exotic can get an experienced driver into deep trouble - a bit too much pedal on an off camber curve, etc. Putting a novice to a manual transmission behind the wheel of one of these monsters is like giving a 5 year old your 9 mm Glock to play with. Good luck to him and his family.

Someday I'd love to own a Cord.

...and a Tommy gun and a gangster hat.

Beat me to it...

... walkin' down the street shootin' people that I meet with my rubber tommy water gun...

Bren R.

[IMG]http://summerville-novascotia.com/AmericanMotors/1953HudsonHornetClubCoupe[/IMG]

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your politics may be all messed up

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That was unnecessary.

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thats funny.... i was thinkin the same about you and bigwill!!!

come on now.. one good shot deserves another...

bigjohn

Hey, bigjohn, that's low indeed. 2x6 is a Democrat!

bigwill- when i first saw your new avatar, i thought you were wearing a bra.. now obviously, that was a quick thought, and after a closer glimpse, i see it is a wife beater t-top. but it still makes me laugh..

dont worry man, its no worse than having everyone think that i have a framed picture in my living room, of my wife holding up a diaper...

bigjohn

HAHAHA, very funny. I'd wear a bra, but the clasp keeps ripping out my back hair.

And I'm changing it when I get home! My wife said it was "gay".

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HA... i would have the same problem!!!

when i was in the military, my buddies used to say, that for me to get a 'high and tight' haircut, i would have to take my shirt off!!

bigjohn

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And I'm changing it when I get home! My wife said it was "gay".

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...and that would be a true crime.

You'd have to smile to even have a chance at looking gay in that picture.

LOL! Awesome, spiff.

That may not be a flattering picture, but it is not remotely "gay".

I dunno, doesn't he look a little like a bear? {evil grin}

I even tried adding a gay tattoo, and he still looks too grumpy to be gay. (don't worry Bigwill, I'll take your "gay" picture down soon.)

My wife said - "oh my God! His bicep is as big as the baby!"

I think it's a great picture.

I do not believe that non-parents can fully appreciate it.

Anyone else thinking about how to spend their winnings from tomorrow night's Powerball?

Michael Sheehan would be getting a visit from me.

if i win the 215 million-minus the lump sum tax -minus the fed tax-minus the state tax -and minus the wipeing your ass tax and whatever other taxes i forgot,id probbably take the remaining 75 bucks and get a few new dvds

I don't know what the taxes are like where you live, but a guy in my office won $100K and walked with roughly 70. So in Tennessee, that wittles down $215 million (after the cash payout of $117 million) to a little over $81 million. I can live with that. Of course, I'll have to use part of that money to remove the chimpanzees that will magically grow out of my ass when I win.