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Offline BritWRX

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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #20 on: December 18, 2015, 11:28:21 am »
There's a bit of a domestic bias here guys but nevertheless some very well considered nominations.  I guess the Golf R ticks a lot of boxes as a semi-affordable practical daily (I hadn't thought of it, as it came out in 2014 in Europe).  Golf R owners seem pretty fanatical, so I'll say no more! ;)

I'm  not really a Camaro kind of guy (I've always preferred the Mustang/Challenger) but I will make an exception for the Z/28.  It does have genuine supercar presence. :)
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2015, 06:09:17 pm »
Quote from: JohnnyMac on December 18, 2015, 07:38:03 am
I actually went home last night and thought about this before making a decision.  There have been some pretty good vehicles come out in 2015, Porsche Cayman GT4, Chevy Corvette Z06, Mustang GT350, Mazda Miata, Cadillac CTS-V/ATS-V, Audi R8 and of course the VW Golf R.  One that never seems to be on people's list but was voted best drivers car is Mercedes AMG GT S.

But you know none of those would be my pick.  Majority of them are RWD and living here in NB means I wouldn't drive it for 6 months of the year.  A lot of them offer wicked performance but little else. 

My pick would be the Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupe.  First off it's a V12, it offers all the performance I'll ever need (I don't track my vehicles), and gives me the most luxury any coupe can offer.  There's a back seat for my dog and 4matic AWD for winter driving.

The S65 doesn't have AWD but the S63 does.
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #22 on: December 19, 2015, 12:33:44 pm »
Quote from: OliverD on December 18, 2015, 06:09:17 pm
Quote from: JohnnyMac on December 18, 2015, 07:38:03 am
I actually went home last night and thought about this before making a decision.  There have been some pretty good vehicles come out in 2015, Porsche Cayman GT4, Chevy Corvette Z06, Mustang GT350, Mazda Miata, Cadillac CTS-V/ATS-V, Audi R8 and of course the VW Golf R.  One that never seems to be on people's list but was voted best drivers car is Mercedes AMG GT S.

But you know none of those would be my pick.  Majority of them are RWD and living here in NB means I wouldn't drive it for 6 months of the year.  A lot of them offer wicked performance but little else. 

My pick would be the Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupe.  First off it's a V12, it offers all the performance I'll ever need (I don't track my vehicles), and gives me the most luxury any coupe can offer.  There's a back seat for my dog and 4matic AWD for winter driving.

The S65 doesn't have AWD but the S63 does.

Ah, good catch, guess it'd have to be the S63 then.
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2015, 04:47:57 pm »
Cadure, I already told Weels I have dibs!  We have established a relationship, I have a lawnmower from him already.  LOL!
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What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #24 on: December 20, 2015, 11:06:10 am »
GT350R


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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #25 on: December 20, 2015, 07:47:08 pm »
Quote from: aquadorhj on December 17, 2015, 08:00:39 pm
miata.


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GT350, the second.

Totally agree.  MX-5 would be my choice: affordable, fun-to-drive, quick enough, and a roadster.  GT350 would be a solid choice as well.
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #26 on: December 20, 2015, 08:20:17 pm »
BMW 7er. Saw it at the IAA. Saw it at Flughafen München. Saw it at the shopping centre in Frankfurt am Main. I want one of those technological marvels.

Plus, it's got frickin' lasers  :bounce:
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2015, 09:37:33 am »
MT's pick for coty 2015. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0mZBouwiYGU

No GT-350R though.  :P
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #28 on: December 21, 2015, 10:30:26 am »
Quote from: mlin32 on December 20, 2015, 08:20:17 pm
Plus, it's got frickin' lasers  :bounce:
Kinda can't argue with that...
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #29 on: December 21, 2015, 10:33:03 am »
Quote from: Weels on December 18, 2015, 09:21:30 am
Firstly, in the $$ no object category, the AMG GT. 
Just awesome...


That color + those wheels is an awesome combination.
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #30 on: December 21, 2015, 10:43:47 am »
Quote from: mlin32 on December 20, 2015, 08:20:17 pm
BMW 7er. Saw it at the IAA. Saw it at Flughafen München. Saw it at the shopping centre in Frankfurt am Main. I want one of those technological marvels.

Plus, it's got frickin' lasers  :bounce:

I'd take an S Class all day any day over the 7.

And, I retract one of my winners above...  The more I read about the new Camaro (in Motor trend car of the year issue) the more I can't believe what a performance bargain it is.
I'd save the dough and get one over the Vette.  I think....
I used to be a die-hard Mustang guy, but between those two,  no question I would put the GM in my driveway.  When (if) I get bored of the MX-5, that may be my next purchase.

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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #31 on: December 21, 2015, 11:35:32 am »
 ??? ::)   "the more I can't believe what a bargain it is?"............brain tired from chasing the Fugitive thru Christmas shopping malls..... :stick: ...well at least the Camaro's belt line will match yours... ;) :shuffle: :run: ...
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #32 on: December 21, 2015, 11:36:33 am »
Local dealer has a Z06 and a Z28 in the showroom, both black.  As much as I love the vette the Camaro drew me in more.
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #33 on: December 21, 2015, 11:40:38 am »
Quote from: wing on December 21, 2015, 11:36:33 am
Local dealer has a Z06 and a Z28 in the showroom, both black.  As much as I love the vette the Camaro drew me in more.
You picking up a new car to have over for the Christmas holidays?
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #34 on: December 21, 2015, 12:16:04 pm »
Quote from: Weels on December 21, 2015, 10:43:47 am
I'd take an S Class all day any day over the 7.
Never really warmed to any of the Mercs.
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #35 on: December 21, 2015, 12:25:10 pm »
Here's a countdown so far:

GT350R- 9x
Z06: 4x
R: 5x
Miata: 4x
911 Targa: 1x
Camaro: 2x
S70 D: 1x
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #36 on: December 21, 2015, 12:37:01 pm »
booooooooriiiiing
here is the answer
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #37 on: December 21, 2015, 02:35:42 pm »
Guess I will try to even things up a bit.

+1 for the MX-5
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #38 on: December 21, 2015, 03:52:48 pm »
  I'll take a COTY deluxe in Pearl light metallic  blue.....oxblood leather inside. :heart: :thumbup: :banana: :winner:
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Re: What's your car of the year 2015?
« Reply #39 on: December 28, 2015, 05:36:44 pm »
+2 for Tesla 70D. 

Was seriously considering the 70D when it came out, but we bought an RWD 85 used (CPO direct from Tesla) as we needed that little longer range for our winter road trips.

Would have liked to have the newer auto-pilot tech, but we'll see what comes out of Tesla in a few years time when we crest 140,000 km (already at 72000 km).
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