"Deputy Kovacs" (grandbudapest)
03/04/2014 at 16:37 • Filed to: None
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"Deputy Kovacs" (grandbudapest)
03/04/2014 at 16:37 • Filed to: None | 1
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Am I a psycho for considering this? Well, it's not actually me, my father is considering it. Right now, he's driving a 997.1 S Cabrio for the summer, and a Cayenne S that was my mothers until she took delivery of the AMG wagon last month. The cayenne is pretty standard looking, and is a phenomenal car other than the colors and 18" wheels. The 997 was a bit of a placeholder car when his E92 M3 met its fate this past summer, so he's considered getting either a 991 4S or 997.2 4S, but he's grown fond of having a bigger car in the winter so after thinking he's thought of keeping the 997.1 and getting another E63 AMG 4Matic wagon, albeit with better looking (read: manly) color choices. The E63 is just so much fun to drive.... mind bending speed and it sounds like the god of thunder rolling around the city. Gimme your thoughts oppo. Enjoy a pic of the current AMG for your consideration.
Moxy
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:40 |
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2? No. 3, is when you start to hit psycho level
Brian Silvestro
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:40 |
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I'm sorry, I don't have anything to add, I just wanted to compliment you on your awesome username.
Jagvar
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:41 |
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A second E63 wagon? No, no. You don't want that, trust me.
Now, a Pontiac Aztek... that's the car to get!
therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now)
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:41 |
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Actually a guy that lives on my street has two of the same cars, same year, same model, same colour, same rims, not sure about transmission.
Party-vi
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:42 |
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Sorry, I was busy wondering what it would be like to have money flowing freely from my ass. He should definitely get another AMG wagon, and then his & hers license plates.
Mercedes Streeter
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:42 |
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Do whatever your petrolhead heart desires. If I had the dough, I'd own multiples of the same car...if only just for colour differences or options, yadda yadda....
Source: I have 20 smart fortwos in Forza 4 and would probably have the same in real life if I could. Deal with it.
It's a "Porch-uh"
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:45 |
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Hey, if he likes the car (who wouldn't?) and he wants that utility year round, then go for it.
I'd be happy with two of those in my garage. No worries about whose car to take the kids in (because they sure as hell aren't eating in my M5).
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Deputy Kovacs
> Brian Silvestro
03/04/2014 at 16:47 |
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Who said it was just a username?
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:50 |
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The strongest argument for more than one car, nay a dozen or so, is that you always have spares from which to create your ideal form, and cause it to LIVE, LIVE!
Roberto G.
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:51 |
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Moxy
03/04/2014 at 16:53 |
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I refuse to admit that I have a problem, and the 6 inter-family Series Land Rovers and 5 70s-80s Benzes are on my side.
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Brian Silvestro
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:54 |
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Brian Silvestro
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:55 |
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Dunnik
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:56 |
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I'd say: hell yes.
I've driven the 2013 E-Class, and I can only imagine it in wagon form with a turbo V8.
Also, that a Cayman owner should switch to an AMG wagon tells me that there is hope for humanity. Your mother deserves to be applauded.
Jon-o
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:57 |
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can never have too many of an awesome car! My parents both have 335i's one coupe E92(m/t) one convertible E93 (auto) his and hers when they both had a recall you can take them both in at the same time! lol
Nice choice love those E63 amg wagons!
BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 16:58 |
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I've wondered this as well. In my case, it would be owning my Spit6 as well as a GT6. They're both the same chassis, and would both have Triumph I6s up front.
The way I'd get around it is by making them different in character. My Spit6 will be a bit of a torque monster. 2.5l long-stroke I6 revving to about 6000. A future GT6 would have a 2.0l short-stroke high-revving screamer :)
It's a bit different if you're not modifying the cars though. Hell, they're your dad's choices. Personally, I've got too many different cars I like to waste time getting multiples of one I've already got. But that's just me :)
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Roberto G.
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
03/04/2014 at 17:07 |
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...and it will have an humongous Schwanzstück!!
With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 17:08 |
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I can't say whether or not he should get another E-wagon, but you totally nailed it about the non-manly colors of that complete mom-mobile. He should definitely sell it because I can tell that just having it around is detrimental to his masculinity. Something that prissy will have to go cheap, too. Look, I feel you pain and I'd like to help you out. I think I can swing fifteen grand for it to salvage your dad's manliness.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Roberto G.
03/04/2014 at 17:09 |
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Precisely.
gt6xxer
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 17:22 |
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I'll just add that I want a second Miata with an alternative engine setup. I think its reasonable. Though, I've got no give/take balance in my life. I do what I want.
bob and john
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 17:24 |
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no problem.
Lekker
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 17:26 |
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Sure, why not? If you like something and it suits your needs, heck with it. Do it.
Casper
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 17:31 |
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Most people who buy classic Z cars assume they need to be owned in packs, so I see nothing wrong with having duplicates. They can each be customized to their own flavor or at a minimum sacrifice themselves as organ donors for the best of the herd.
feather-throttle-not-hair
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 17:42 |
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I want 2 FD3s RX7s
One showroom stock and pristine, the other with an LS swap plus mods.
RazoE
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 17:43 |
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I used to own 3 MKIII Supras at once. 1 was an 86.5 sport package, another was 7MGTE swapped '89 with all the goodies, and the last was a semi-stock 2JZ-GE swapped '92. All were 5 speed, 2 were targas and 2 had LSDs. It was a mix-match of the best of all worlds.
ihm96
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 18:03 |
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You can still order a CTS-V wagon for another few weeks!! Do it and then have a comparison! Plus the cts looks pretty damn manly
Textured Soy Protein
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 18:03 |
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So let me make sure I actually understand this. Your family's current cars are:
Dad: 997.1 S Cabrio + Cayenne S (year?)
Mom: E63 AMG wagon (awd or rwd?)
Dad is considering one or both of the following:
1. Replacing 997.1 S Cabrio with 997.2 4S or 991 4S.
2. Keeping 997.1 S Cabrio, and replacing Cayenne S with another E63 AMG wagon.
Regarding #1 - if I had some other car to drive in the winter there's no reason to get an awd 911 instead of a rwd one.
Regarding #2 - If he really wants to replace the Cayenne with something else I would avoid another E63 just for sake of variety. Rather than any of the current crop of top-level performance SUVs that also weigh 5000+ lbs, I would hang out a little longer for the Macan Turbo.
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ihm96
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 18:22 |
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Wait, you can still order a CTS-V Wagon for a short time! Buy one and then do a comparison test! It's cheaper, has a manual, and its def more manly for your dad
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Deputy Kovacs
> ihm96
03/04/2014 at 19:11 |
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AWD is necessary.
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ihm96
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 19:32 |
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But, but, but, but... Burnouts :( it seems like he would be able to drive another of his cars in the winter tho, right? Plus winter tires would do the job pretty well. I understand tho, despite my disappointment
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Deputy Kovacs
> ihm96
03/04/2014 at 19:41 |
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Unfortunately, it just doesn't work out. He has the cayenne, my mom has the AMG, my brother drives a 2005 E500 4matic wagon and I have the RR Sport away at school.
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ihm96
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 19:47 |
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:( I understand. Maybe you should ask for the caddy instead of the range haha
awe46m3zcp
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 20:58 |
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First of all you're lucky to have such a Jalop family!
Secondly what happened to the E92?
Third, why get 2 of the same car? Theres so many wonderful cars to experience. If I could have 20 cars, no 2 would be the same.
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Deputy Kovacs
> awe46m3zcp
03/04/2014 at 21:13 |
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Well, I definitely understand where you're coming from, but it just seems practical to maybe get another wagon. The trunk in the wagon is even bigger than the trunk in the Cayenne... so sad.
The E92 met its fate in the form of a flooded street, unfortunately. I learned to drive stick on that car, and that was the first car I learned to pull sweet drifts in. I'll miss it dearly :(.
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Deputy Kovacs
> ihm96
03/04/2014 at 23:10 |
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Nah, I'm looking at switching to a B8 S4 or something similar.
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ihm96
> Deputy Kovacs
03/04/2014 at 23:16 |
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The American beauty is only a little more :) an S4 would be a good choice tho. My car is an Audi A3 3.2 (the hatch not the new one) and I love it. My dad an I are big audi fans, he almost got an R8 but decided on a Z06 instead and he also has a b5 s4 currently
Inflame333
> Deputy Kovacs
03/05/2014 at 08:42 |
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Jesus what a rough life... lol
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Deputy Kovacs
> Inflame333
03/05/2014 at 08:46 |
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There had to be at least one prick to make a comment like this, right?
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Big-Boi
> Deputy Kovacs
03/05/2014 at 23:22 |
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Matching AMG wagons is pretty badas* if you ask me.
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Inflame333
> Deputy Kovacs
04/07/2014 at 12:22 |
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It was a joke man, nice cars.