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  1. DriveAfterDark

    DriveAfterDark F1 Veteran

    Jan 1, 2007
    9,148
    Norway
    I miss mine. Only car I could go 10/10 on the streets in the city without putting myself of others to danger. Very good car as a first sportscar!
     
  2. vettesrule76

    vettesrule76 Formula Junior

    Jun 12, 2011
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    Brad
    #227 vettesrule76, Oct 8, 2011
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  3. chp

    chp Formula Junior

    Jul 9, 2005
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  4. Nativetroy

    Nativetroy F1 Veteran
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    Nov 29, 2010
    5,941
    central fl
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    Troy
    #229 Nativetroy, Oct 9, 2011
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  5. Nells250

    Nells250 Rookie

    Mar 16, 2012
    42
    Near Boston
    #230 Nells250, Mar 18, 2012
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    My daily driver has been a 1998 Ford Crown Vic since April 2000. It now has about 128,000 miles. Vic has the Handling Package, which places it somewhere between the base suspension and police suspension. When I was working, during nice weather, if things worked out properly, I'd drive my 1974 AMC Javelin. Now I take it out for fun instead of just transportation. It needs full restoration, and is my first project car. I have a lot to learn!
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  6. mclaudio

    mclaudio Formula 3

    Dec 13, 2003
    1,236
    Seattle area
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    Claudio
    #231 mclaudio, Mar 18, 2012
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    Replaced 996 (and short term Cayman) with W210 AMG six months ago. Great bang for the buck - comfy, fast, muscle car characteristics and space for family/friends. Here it is doing airport parking duty.
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  7. carguy98

    carguy98 Formula 3

    Apr 27, 2009
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    Cleveland, Ohio
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    Grant
  8. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 4, 2008
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    How is the 996 as a DD? I have a 2000 Lexus GS400 - fairly sporty but still a little stuffy. My children are getting a little bigger, but I still need a backseat. I'm now 43 and want something a little sportier...yet retain the ability to haul the kiddies to soccer.

    I've heard the 996 has quality issues (I know almost every car does), but curious if the 996 is a reasonable DD candidate...
     
  9. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

    Sep 4, 2001
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    Cumming, Georgia
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    Franklin E. Parker
    A 911 back seat is for amputated midgets and can only be used to haul your children if you only have one who can ride in the front seat, or they are VERY small.
     
  10. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 4, 2008
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    One could ride in the front for sure. I agree though - it's a tough sell...just figured life's short, you know?

    I could get a Corvette or something, but then I'd need another car just in case I have to haul the kiddies...
     
  11. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

    Sep 5, 2007
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    One Stupid SOB
    Get a nice E34 M5. Absolute hoot to drive!

    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
     
  12. 250californiafan

    250californiafan Formula 3
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    Sep 26, 2006
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    Shawnee, KS
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  13. 4re308

    4re308 F1 Rookie

    Jun 13, 2001
    4,813
    Woodstock, GA
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    Mitch D
    #238 4re308, Apr 12, 2012
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    Here is my new daily driver! I just sold my daily Porsche 968 6 speed coupe that I loved. I needed something that was cool looking, fun to drive and able to accomodate 2 kid seats, here is what I came up with! I LOOOOVE this car! Its a 1991 Brilliant Red over black buffalo hides E34 M5 that has been ported & polished when the engine was rebuilt 2 years ago. Puts down almost 350hp to the rear wheels!! It hauls some booty and some kids.
    Enjoy the penultimate family truckster!
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  14. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

    Sep 5, 2007
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    Nice!!

    Even with the stupid hail damage, I have to say I love my '93.

    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
     
  15. mclaudio

    mclaudio Formula 3

    Dec 13, 2003
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    Seattle area
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    Claudio
    I daily drove a 99 996 up to 140K miles. Back seats were good for short rides and for < 5'4" height.
     
  16. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 22, 2007
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    Gregg
    Brilliant!!! I love the older I6 M5's.
     
  17. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

    Sep 4, 2001
    12,887
    Cumming, Georgia
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    Franklin E. Parker
    After 15 years of daily driving an e34 M5, e36 M3, e39 M5 and e60 M5 , I now have a 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet. While the M cars were faster, the S5 is a much better daily driver IMHO. They look great with their Italian styling by Walter de Silva, superior build quality-fit & finish, are fast enough for fun on the street, are very luxurious, superb handling, better than average MPG, and the Quattro AWD is a bonus safety feature for foul weather. I am now an Audi convert and plan to move up to a new RS5 next year.
     
  18. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 22, 2007
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    Anyone here us a E28 M5 as a DD?
     
  19. 2000 CVPI

    2000 CVPI Karting

    Apr 29, 2012
    135
    Maitland, FL
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    Alex H.
    Mine is a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, as you may have guessed.
     

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