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ok which, in ur opinion, is better.... i don't rly know how each of them work... so... thats one thing... the other thing is that i might be getting my sister's 325i (which has no compass) so i'd have 2 get the cobra, or if i get my Acura TL (which has the std. navi w/ compass thing) then i'll get the escort... but other than that, i have no deciding votes/choices... plz opinionate urselves...
ok well its no opinion. its a fact. X50. stay away from all cobras
1985 Honda Civic with Wal-Mart spinner hubcaps and a cardboard wing on the back, compared to an NSX. 8)
:lol: :lol: :lol: . omg. ROFL. thats exactly what its like thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by SmaartAasSaabr
The Passport 8500 X50 is ALOT better. One of the top 3 RD's today... and the other is ... well... :roll:
More like a Yugo GV versus a Saleen S-7 :D
No comparison. The X50 BLOWS AWAY the 9700
Yes, we really can't emphasize that enough :wink: :lol:
The X50 is 1,000,000 times better than the Cobra
Buying a detector for a compass is SOOOOOO STUPID!!!!! Cobra's suck ass and they cover up their suckiness with pointless features
Buy the Escort 8500 X50 and a $10 suction cup compass you can get at any auto parts store, something like this which is a perfect compass
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What is the deal with everyone needing compasses?
Don't buy a Cobra, some of the worst detectors I've seen. Stick with the higher end detectors: X50, V1, RX65, STI, 995.
Only cheap detector I've seen that is useful in the top end Whistler, although I wouldn't recommend that either.
had them both, ran them together, K band warning...
x50- 45 seconds
cobra 9600- 7 seconds
No comparison....
I disagree. Get the Cobra. It's a great value, and the SWS has saved me many, many times when I had my radio up and couldn't hear the sirens of the cop behind me, who was waving frantically for me to pull over for speeding, but I never knew because the Cobra didn't detect his radar to behind with.
Yeah, get the X50. Putting a Crapra in an Acura is like putting 87 octane in an Indy Car...you just don't do it.
ok ok.. escort it is.. lol its just that my friend is a speedo demon and he has a cobra... and he hasn't gotten a ticket b4.. so hence the comparisons
also.. i know this is off topic (RD) but should i get the new acura TL or a new 325i??
also... whoever linked
http://www.radarbusters.com/support/product-tests/2.asp
thxs.. very useful
I think you should buy my dad's old Volvo. The turbo almost works! Just needs a little TLC in the stopping/going/looking good areas. At only 11 years 160K miles it's practically the same thing as a new Acura or BMW. And I will personally throw in a compass for free!Quote:
Originally Posted by KillerPanda
no prob 8)Quote:
Originally Posted by KillerPanda
Brick's right, you need something sveedish! :lol: They look better than those new Bangle BMW's anyway :)Quote:
Originally Posted by brick
Someone almost gave me a 240 Turbo but then they disappeared :evil:
That's just not kind. I would love to find an old 242 turbo and make it fun again. Those engines will hold a lot more power than most people would believe. Not to mention that they have more character than anything BMW has made in the last 15 years! Call me crazy, but cars shouldn't look like ducks.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmaartAasSaabr
haha.. thxs.. but no thxs.. no offense... but i like new cars..
and ducks?? bmw's do not look like ducks...
My wife has an 04 530i. Not the same car but there are a few things a person should be aware of before they purchase a BMW. First of all the maintenance is a killer when the warranty expires. Expect to pay between 2 and 5k a year to keep a late version (newest 3, 5, or 7 series) BMW on the road. No I'm not kidding. The conventional wisdom is that its better to trade at the end of your 4 years then to keep it. In fact its pretty popular to sell the car to a dealer and then buy it back from them as a used car with the preowned warranty as a means to get around the maintenance costs for those that want to keep the car. Its a pretty interesting concept considering your talking about giving your car to the dealer who turns around and sells it right back to you for a couple k more than he gave you for it and you still come out will ahead in the long run. The other thing that you really should consider is that they are not very reliable cars. Expect to be in the shop every 3 or 4 times a year. If your like us and the nearest BMW dealer is two hours away its automatically a hassle. Every so many of those trips they will need to get a part shipped over the pond before your going to be back on the road. Obviously this takes a number of days. Just part of the fun. Not trying to scare you off, just trying to make sure you know what your getting into. They are great driving cars. BMW suspension/ride tuning is truly stellar. They also get far better performance out of their engines than the hp numbers would lead you to expect. You automatically get status with a BMW that you wont get out of any other car save a MB or various exotica. For some people this matters. My wife loves hers but shes probably going to trade it pretty soon for a a Lexus. Tired of being broken down and the hassle involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by KillerPanda
so... wut's ur insight on a new Acura TL vs. a new 325i?Quote:
Originally Posted by crabman
i think the TL's are awesome. a guy that works for my stepdad has one and its nice as h3ll. pretty dam quick too.
rly... lol cuz im thinking that a new metallic blue TL (or black) with a ESCORT Passport 8500 X50 (blue leds) will look darn sexy
this guy is black, and with the blue backlights for the instrument panel and a blue X50 it will look very sexy :D .
he's black or his car is black?? im thinking ur talking bout his car... cuz i could careless bout him... hah
The BMWs have arguably the best ride tuning one can buy in a sedan. The 3 turns in sharply and accurately with little body roll while being very firm and controlled. The cool part is that while doing so it also provides a smooth comfortable ride. Its something the Japs haven't managed to copy yet and if you haven't test driven a BMW its hard to get across just how phenomenal their suspension/ride tuning is. Acura has probably the best bang per buck of any brand in the small (TL) and mid size (RL) luxury sedan market. The RL is the only Acura I have driven so I cannot comment on the TL from personal experience. You cant get the same level of equipment from anyone else at the TLs price point which is not shared by an equally optioned BMW 3 series. They are notably more expensive. To be honest the BMW works best loaded. All those Gucci options are part of what makes them a BMW. This will put it at an entirely different price point which would include the new IS from Lexus which itself is a nice ride and certainly should be considered (among others) at that price point. IMO if your looking to buy at the TLs price point then its a more compelling choice because the comparable BMW will be fairly stripped and the 2.5 liter will be outgunned by the Acura in acceration. Happy hunting.Quote:
Originally Posted by KillerPanda
well, not 2 say im poor, but the couple/several extra K's don't rly matter... so its more of the ride... and looks... the looks - i like both.. the ride - i guess i just gotta test drive it myself! how old do u have 2 b 2 test drive a car??
also.. y is it that i see more 3 series bmw's than TL's? just recently i've been seeing more TLs on the road.. but not as much as, let's say, the 325i's
Well, they would probably look cockeyed at a 17 year old who walks in by himself, but if you are a serious buyer and have the money then who knows. If you have a parent on hand they shouldn't even think twice about it. If you are 20, 21 or older then it should be no problem to go on your own. Hell, I'm 23 and the dealer I bought my car from just handed me the keys and asked that I be back in 15 or 20 minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by KillerPanda
Just walk into the dealer with a suitcase full of cash, and you can do anything you want :D
Depends on the dealer and the individual buyer. As a general rule dealers can smell out a real buyer and will get the keys into their hands. A tire kicker will similarly be sniffed out and is notably less likely to get a test drive. In the former they make a decision that you are actually capable of completing the transaction financially and also have a real desire to buy the car. In the latter you will be more likely to get a test drive if they perceive you as being capable of affording the car outside of your intention as to buying it. I hate to say it but much of this is based on nothing more than looks. Pull up into the dealership in a beat up civic and dressed like you cant afford a new shirt and it says one thing. Drive up in a nicer car and dressed better it says another. Age itself is a factor. Older people are perceived as being more likely to afford a car than a younger (particularly early twenties) person.
Going back to the car itself if you can swing it then its really up to you. I would step up to the 3.0 liter, absolutely get the sport package and I would get it pretty much loaded. The 3.0 is a fair bit peppier making it a funner drive. Im a stick driver and the stick in the 3 series is a good one. It would be on my list.
huh? what were we talking about again?
passport.... cobra...........................bmw....acura.....
get the new IS350 or GS
I did some test drives on closed circuit, kinda like autocross:
i did a comparison on the IS350, IS250 and BMW 330, IS all the way
then I compared a CTS V and an M3.... M3 is better.
STS vs 530.... this is a tough one, bmw for exterior only, sts is better in all other categories... a very fun RWD gm sedan.
ooo never even looked at the IS... i like the stats... just not 2 keen on the looks... but i didn't care much for the TL's looks at the beginning either.. but now i love ti!! so.. again.. last factor.. test drive...
yeah if i was looking for a car, i would narrow it down to the IS and TL
I think they both look good. Lexus has a better reliability reputation though.