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A classic.... View entire thread - DRMW on Jun 19, 2009, 1:23 AM

Nice Catch! - Patrick_y on Jun 20, 2009, 1:29 AM

Calling Lamborghini owners.... View entire thread - Velociphile on Jun 9, 2009, 6:29 AM

Jaguar XF real life experince? View entire thread - BHK9 on May 3, 2008, 8:02 AM

the XF is definitely a looker. hopefully it drives just as good as it looks! -nt- - octagonPower on May 9, 2008, 9:01 AM

I'm trying it next week! Can't wait! nt - Dje on May 18, 2008, 10:57 AM

I tried it! Well, I hope it will be my next car! nt - Dje on Jun 29, 2008, 6:15 AM

More info,please.... - Anonymous on Jul 1, 2008, 8:18 AM

Sorry it was a 2.7 turbocharged diesel engine! - Dje on Jul 1, 2008, 11:35 AM

Appreciate it!! - BHK9 on Jul 2, 2008, 7:58 AM

I tried again - Dje on Apr 23, 2009, 6:56 AM

Very Good except for one thing... - patrick_y on Apr 29, 2009, 5:54 PM

Better than S-type but.... - Velociphile on Jun 6, 2009, 3:40 PM

How are you? :-) - SALMAN on Jun 6, 2009, 4:31 PM

Hi Salman - brand issues.... - Velociphile on Jun 9, 2009, 6:18 AM

What was your first car? View entire thread - Wootichai on Feb 12, 2008, 1:16 AM

My first car I bought with my own money was a Jeep - Anthony Tsai on Feb 12, 2008, 9:39 AM

Front end is also a bit "messed up"...Ouch! =) (nt.) - Wootichai on Feb 12, 2008, 8:37 PM

Fantastic Story :-) I loved it, I'm too embarrassed to even say what my first car was (nt) - SALMAN on Feb 13, 2008, 1:15 PM

Come on, Salman, do tell! - Wootichai on Feb 14, 2008, 1:26 AM

First car I bought with my own money..... - SALMAN on Feb 14, 2008, 4:32 AM

SWEEEEET! I really, really like the 355...the first of the "tamed" Ferrari's - ThomasM on Feb 15, 2008, 5:00 PM

A great car.... - Dje on Feb 17, 2008, 1:05 PM

first car i bought w/ my own $ was this beauty... - octagonPower on Feb 17, 2008, 5:53 PM

Great pic; congrats on the magazine feature! (nt) - ThomasM on Feb 19, 2008, 6:19 AM

WoW that is one mean looking machine, very nice :-) (nt) - SALMAN on Mar 1, 2008, 4:08 AM

A red one, of course... - Gary G on Feb 21, 2008, 9:09 PM

Green Ford Anglia reg AT102 - Hatter Richard on Oct 30, 2008, 7:02 AM

no ferrari for me.. - riley on Nov 9, 2008, 11:36 AM

Brand new 1967 Pontiac GTO rag-top >> - Slugo on Mar 9, 2009, 3:23 PM

A '67 Simca 1000 - mrsnak on Mar 16, 2009, 2:45 PM

Hello mrsnak! - DRMW on Mar 16, 2009, 9:53 PM

This is a '67 Simca 1000 - mrsnak on Mar 30, 2009, 7:22 PM

1966 MGB .... - reelsmith. on Apr 2, 2009, 10:05 AM

Well, it was a rolling wreck, all right, my first car. . . - Jack Forster on Apr 14, 2009, 6:23 PM

So anyone who wanted to sit in the front passenger seat - Anthony Tsai on Apr 18, 2009, 8:33 AM

No one can top this: 1973 brand new Ford Pinto - Marcel on May 24, 2009, 11:52 AM

You got a pinto?! - DRMW on May 27, 2009, 1:13 AM

Thanks for the kind thought which obviously Ford did not share - Marcel on May 28, 2009, 6:14 PM

Re: What was your first car? - James Deady on May 29, 2009, 5:42 PM

James! A name from the past! - ThomasM on May 30, 2009, 11:12 PM

the NEW 2009 BMW 7=series *pix* View entire thread - octagonPower on Dec 20, 2007, 8:06 PM

I agree with you Anthony, that is a really nice design, I like the beefy tires in the..... - SALMAN on Dec 22, 2007, 8:46 AM

Sorry Octagon Power,,,,oops my bad :-) (nt) - SALMAN on Dec 22, 2007, 8:48 AM

Wow if that's how the new 7 series is going to look like, that's really SMOKING!!! - Anthony Tsai on Dec 26, 2007, 10:26 AM

Looks good! - Wootichai on Jan 2, 2008, 12:14 AM

Not quite - BDLJ on Jan 4, 2008, 7:04 PM

Love it. BMW is one of my fav brands. - Vicente on Nov 5, 2008, 10:08 AM

Not what a "sedan" should look like - mutt on Jan 22, 2009, 11:27 PM

My personal fovorite large sedan remains the E38 740iL... - ThomasM on Feb 5, 2009, 11:27 AM

Not Impressed - patrick_y on Jan 31, 2009, 1:36 AM

Mmmm - Arthur on May 21, 2009, 9:09 AM

Any Bimmerheads going to Bimmerfest this Sat, May 2, in Santa Barbara? View entire thread - ThomasM on May 1, 2009, 2:19 AM

Some pics from the event.... - DRMW on May 2, 2009, 11:52 PM

Large BMW turnout and nice venue - ED-209 on May 3, 2009, 9:08 AM

Thanks, DRMW, Ed-209. I have mixed feelings... - ThomasM on May 3, 2009, 6:51 PM

So I got to drive the DINAN 5 last night... - DRMW on May 10, 2009, 3:42 PM

What? Where'dya hear that!?! - ThomasM on May 11, 2009, 1:55 PM

Seems like the owner.... - DRMW on May 11, 2009, 3:19 PM

Now this really sounds exciting :-) :-) Supercharger? that'll be nuts :-) nt - SALMAN on May 12, 2009, 2:57 AM

a long held untested bias totally blown away... View entire thread - ThomasM on Apr 29, 2009, 2:09 PM

Beautiful in situ pics and great color! :-) nt - SALMAN on Apr 29, 2009, 3:06 PM

Amazing what HP & torque can do for you! - DRMW on Apr 29, 2009, 3:58 PM

Opening doors when electrics fail - patrick_y on Apr 29, 2009, 5:31 PM

Congrats TM - JerryW on Apr 29, 2009, 6:57 PM

LOL! nt - DRMW on Apr 29, 2009, 9:34 PM

Dr. Woo is my guiding light when it comes to appreciation of... - ThomasM on Apr 30, 2009, 5:47 PM

Awesome pics of the C6 - ED-209 on Apr 29, 2009, 11:51 PM

Great plates. ;) - JerryW on Apr 30, 2009, 9:11 PM

Congrats TM! - SJX on Apr 30, 2009, 9:21 PM

That e39 above is beautiful... View entire thread - Jacky on Apr 18, 2009, 11:39 AM

It's a M5! - DRMW on Apr 19, 2009, 12:03 AM

Is it? - Jacky on Apr 19, 2009, 9:53 AM

E39 M5 did not have a side grill. - ThomasM on Apr 20, 2009, 9:19 AM

Ahh.... - Jacky on Apr 22, 2009, 7:01 AM

Almost bought one of these beasts 9 years ago, fantastic machine the M5 nt - SALMAN on Apr 29, 2009, 3:07 PM

This is what makes the e39 m5 awesome - Anthony Tsai on Apr 29, 2009, 10:14 PM

ALMS @ Long Beach GP is this weekend! View entire thread - DRMW on Apr 13, 2009, 11:39 AM

789 Chevy - too cool View entire thread - mrsnak on Mar 28, 2009, 3:39 PM

Finally saw my 1st Lexus F car today View entire thread - Anthony Tsai on Feb 21, 2008, 4:10 PM

What's it about? Never heard about this (though I've been away from - ThomasM on Feb 24, 2008, 8:48 AM

Just Lexus' versions of the M and AMG cars (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Feb 25, 2008, 12:35 PM

Re: Finally saw my 1st Lexus F car today - Paneristi005 on May 19, 2008, 10:18 PM

Wow cool! - Anthony Tsai on Aug 19, 2008, 12:25 PM

Re: Wow cool! - thechief1 on Mar 26, 2009, 4:14 PM

New in the forum...wanted to share some passion View entire thread - NachoM on Mar 2, 2009, 8:13 AM

Welcome NachoM! - DRMW on Mar 2, 2009, 4:56 PM

Not as I would like to... - NachoM on Mar 3, 2009, 4:47 AM

Very nice! - Anthony Tsai on Mar 3, 2009, 8:59 AM

Didn´t have the chance to try the Z4M - NachoM on Mar 9, 2009, 11:19 AM

Great looking ride, I like how the BMW Badge Blue and the car's color gel.... - SALMAN on Mar 7, 2009, 6:51 AM

New Porsche 911 GT3 Dynamic Engine Mounts View entire thread - patrick_y on Jan 31, 2009, 1:46 AM

The new 911 GT3... - DRMW on Feb 2, 2009, 10:35 PM

Imagine The GT3 RS! - Patrick on Feb 7, 2009, 10:44 PM

I tend to agree with your priorities, and in theory, I think that's pretty cool... - ThomasM on Feb 6, 2009, 12:31 AM

Agreed... - Patrick_y on Feb 7, 2009, 10:52 PM

Thanks for your comments... - ThomasM on Feb 12, 2009, 9:46 AM

Thank you for that in-depth knowledge. - patrick_y on Feb 26, 2009, 11:47 PM

The BMWm5 uses the Castrol TWS 10W-60 oil - Anthony Tsai on Mar 8, 2009, 9:35 PM

I only wish BMW would - JerryW on Feb 8, 2009, 7:20 PM

You promised me a rear shot of that beauty Dr. T :-) nt - SALMAN on Feb 10, 2009, 6:49 PM

You know what, Salman? - ThomasM on Feb 12, 2009, 9:48 AM

Changes in Porsche....... - Linn on Feb 13, 2009, 11:57 AM

Thats really sad :-( - SALMAN on Feb 14, 2009, 10:47 AM

Ferrari 599 or 612 View entire thread - JerryW on Feb 16, 2009, 6:59 PM

Tough Choice.... - SALMAN on Feb 16, 2009, 10:13 PM

Go for the 612 - Sid Vasili on Feb 18, 2009, 2:45 PM

Thanks Sid - JerryW on Feb 18, 2009, 9:50 PM

Porsche 911 Turbo Vs GTR View entire thread - matthew on Oct 4, 2008, 7:10 PM

Porsche is disputing the claims of the GTR.. - DRMW on Oct 16, 2008, 3:42 PM

Ferrari California pictures View entire thread - octagonPower on Sep 23, 2008, 1:33 PM

For a "chick car"... - Wootichai on Sep 24, 2008, 10:39 AM

yeah...the event was mainly a sausagefest. disappointing ... heheh -nt- - octagonPower on Sep 25, 2008, 9:12 AM

Doesn't look as ferocious as a 360 or 430 IMO (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Sep 27, 2008, 9:59 AM

A look at the Wiesmann MF4 GT View entire thread - SJX on Sep 26, 2008, 9:59 PM

Apologies, more Porsche questions after the Cayman...a Cayenne? View entire thread - bernardcheong on Mar 21, 2007, 5:51 PM

hmm... - pchong on Mar 26, 2007, 2:46 AM

Now..I have been tempted by the V8 S version as of yesterday. - bernardcheong on Mar 31, 2007, 1:55 AM

No thank you Bernard, you deserve better style than that! - Dje on Mar 27, 2007, 3:09 PM

Yes..the car is actually ugly - bernardcheong on Mar 31, 2007, 1:52 AM

Jaguar: Grace, space and pace.... - Dje on Mar 31, 2007, 2:27 PM

I doubt now.... - Dje on Apr 1, 2007, 12:38 AM

The Cayenne, is the Jaguar more "reliable" these days? - bernardcheong on Apr 1, 2007, 3:31 PM

Jaguar is supposed to be reliable today.... - Dje on Apr 1, 2007, 10:21 PM

never had any problems with Jags - lutz on Nov 28, 2007, 12:33 AM

You will not escape not noticed alas, it would be pure fantasy to believe it. (nt) - John on Apr 19, 2007, 8:19 AM

Cayenne - Anonymous on May 1, 2007, 9:05 PM

This has been valuable advice. - bernardcheong on May 2, 2007, 5:15 PM

Nice move... - Porscheguy on May 24, 2007, 7:51 PM

Plain Cayenne - Robert on Jun 23, 2007, 8:57 AM

Cayenne - Linn on Sep 25, 2008, 10:23 AM

Which to keep??? 997Turbo vs. Audi R8 View entire thread - asg on Sep 27, 2007, 4:42 PM

I am in NJ too... - Rocky on Sep 28, 2007, 1:19 PM

Keep the Porsche - Anthony Tsai on Sep 30, 2007, 9:34 AM

Sell Both and get the Ferrari Super America, only 559 built, better long term value....... - SALMAN on Sep 30, 2007, 10:32 PM

SALMAN....you are funny! Anthony...you are practical.... - asg on Oct 2, 2007, 11:40 AM

Yes I have to say I am funny when it comes to depreciation :-> - SALMAN on Oct 2, 2007, 8:03 PM

interesting proposition, I have entertained the same scenario... - Kevin on Oct 19, 2007, 2:24 PM

when R8 is not enough - Vincent D on Oct 23, 2007, 6:17 PM

Re: when R8 is not enough - Paneristi005 on Dec 9, 2007, 11:16 PM

997 - gb on Sep 13, 2008, 1:24 PM

Which one - Linn on Sep 25, 2008, 10:05 AM

BMW 3 SERIES OR MERCEDES C CLASS View entire thread - khemka on Apr 28, 2008, 2:43 AM

I recently had a chance to drive the C class overnight... - ThomasM on Apr 28, 2008, 10:12 AM

I'd get the BMW 3-series turbo charged coupe - Anthony Tsai on May 2, 2008, 8:24 AM

3 Series all the way - JerryW on May 3, 2008, 8:57 AM

Did you try an X-Type from Jaguar? - Dje on May 18, 2008, 10:56 AM

I sold my Audi A6 2.8q> - Impay on Jul 21, 2008, 10:32 PM

I am driving my loaner MB car c230..... - octagonPower on Aug 14, 2008, 8:25 PM

Racing cars from the LeMans Classic: View entire thread - Andrew H on Jul 30, 2008, 1:41 PM

Classic Car Scene in Pakistan View entire thread - SALMAN on Jul 14, 2008, 6:47 PM

Great variety of classics - JerryW on Jul 19, 2008, 9:06 PM

The world's first wooden supercar is faster than a Porsche or a Lamborghini View entire thread - octagonPower on Feb 23, 2008, 4:25 PM

but how safe is it? - ThomasM on Feb 24, 2008, 8:48 AM

Might not be so good in a fire :) - TomE on Mar 14, 2008, 8:34 AM

Subaru Impreza STI View entire thread - David Bresch on Feb 23, 2008, 5:09 AM

Thanks for the owner impressions! How about some pics? - ThomasM on Feb 24, 2008, 8:46 AM

Re: Thanks for the owner impressions! How about some pics? - Anonymous on Feb 24, 2008, 10:50 AM

Wow nice masthead picture! View entire thread - Anthony Tsai on Feb 15, 2008, 8:21 PM

LOL! great caption! - ThomasM on Feb 16, 2008, 8:15 AM

The car's not bad but.... - Dje on Feb 17, 2008, 1:01 PM

:-) nt - ThomasM on Feb 22, 2008, 12:36 AM

Gorgeous car, Thomas! - Gary G on Feb 21, 2008, 9:04 PM

LOL! I used to be a hardcore Ferrari purist (12 cylinders was requisite - ThomasM on Feb 22, 2008, 12:35 AM

GTG sounds great - Gary G on Feb 22, 2008, 11:02 AM

pics of a long time friend and love... View entire thread - ThomasM on Jan 21, 2008, 10:47 PM

Sweet car, Thomas! - Wootichai on Jan 22, 2008, 2:08 AM

WoW Thomas that car is gorgeous, I love this car so hard to find them in such pristine... - SALMAN on Jan 22, 2008, 2:41 AM

My favorite BMW ever! Nice color too! Thanks for sharing - Dje on Jan 22, 2008, 2:29 PM

Beautiful car Thomas! - Anthony Tsai on Jan 26, 2008, 8:45 PM

Sweet! Can I get a ride when you get back? - DRMW on Jan 27, 2008, 11:31 AM

If at all possible, can we get a pic of the rear? :-) :-) (nt) - SALMAN on Feb 5, 2008, 2:20 PM

Ah, an a$$man! - ThomasM on Feb 15, 2008, 4:51 PM

Who doesn't like a nice booty shot? :) (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Feb 15, 2008, 8:18 PM

The Best BMW ever - JerryW on Feb 17, 2008, 11:40 AM

Timecycles View entire thread - BarryN on Feb 15, 2008, 8:53 AM

Very cool, Barry! Someone has WAAAAYYYY too much ... - ThomasM on Feb 16, 2008, 9:49 AM

Porsche Cayenne in motion.... View entire thread - HarryTan on Feb 8, 2008, 7:39 AM

Cool car! Thanks Harry. The owner is very lucky. :-) NT - SJX on Feb 8, 2008, 7:45 AM

Oh how I wish I could say its mine but alas.... - HarryTan on Feb 8, 2008, 7:53 AM

I've seen some of the new Cayenne Turbo S's on the roads here - Anthony Tsai on Feb 11, 2008, 9:33 AM

Great pic! White rebounds in popularity... - Wootichai on Feb 12, 2008, 12:07 AM

Naw...red is forever! - ThomasM on Feb 15, 2008, 5:01 PM

A year end message from the Founding Purist. View entire thread - ThomasM on Dec 31, 2007, 1:59 PM

Thank you TM.... - faiyaz on Jan 24, 2008, 12:44 PM

What do you guys think of the new GTR? View entire thread - Wootichai on Jan 10, 2008, 10:57 PM

remember u will ahve to pay at least $20K+ over msrp to get one. =nt= - Anonymous on Jan 14, 2008, 1:22 PM

They're calling the new GTR as the Corvette-killer (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Jan 15, 2008, 3:46 PM

Even non BMW-lovers are likely to enjoy this... View entire thread - Tony C. on Jan 1, 2008, 11:46 PM

Good stuff, enjoyed it! (nt.) - Wootichai on Jan 2, 2008, 1:26 AM

Hheheh too bad he didn't hit the 200 barrier :P (nt) - Anthony Tsai on Jan 2, 2008, 2:03 PM

Re: Even non BMW-lovers are likely to enjoy this... - Anonymous on Jan 8, 2008, 11:28 PM

finally got my car repainted :) View entire thread - andy.t on Dec 31, 2007, 4:27 PM

Looks awesome! Love the Gs... :)) Thanks for posting. (nt) - Vlad on Jan 1, 2008, 11:16 AM

Andy she looks amazing bro, brand new :-)....... - SALMAN on Jan 4, 2008, 3:02 PM

Re: Andy she looks amazing bro, brand new :-)....... - andy.t on Jan 4, 2008, 4:36 PM

The new paint is amazing bro, looks really nice... - SALMAN on Jan 6, 2008, 9:39 PM

Anyone see the BMW X6 . Looks alright View entire thread - Anthony Tsai on Dec 17, 2007, 12:22 PM

Re: Anyone see the BMW X6 . Looks alright - Anonymous on Dec 22, 2007, 12:56 PM

Any riders here View entire thread - Chucky1103 on Aug 13, 2007, 9:21 PM

Bikes - BDLJ on Aug 22, 2007, 12:58 AM

I ride a Suzuki SV650S... - Michael Schott on Aug 30, 2007, 6:56 PM

Harley - Mark on Sep 23, 2007, 6:30 AM

Re: Any riders here - Makinen Marko on Nov 22, 2007, 10:07 AM

Any riders here - bandchief on Dec 17, 2007, 2:33 PM

Kuwait Motor Show 2007 View entire thread - SALMAN on Dec 5, 2007, 3:37 AM

Is that the Aston Martin Rapide? - Wootichai on Dec 12, 2007, 5:22 AM

I think that's the Jaguar XF.... - Dje on Dec 14, 2007, 5:01 AM

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