At The Cigar/Motor Club Tonight

"PatBateman" (PatBateman) 09/29/2015 at 00:47 • Filed to: Cigars & Cars

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Oh, nice Z8 Alpina. I think these cars were under appreciated when they first came out. Glad to know that this place has a nice *slowly turns to the other side of the room* WHAT THE F*CK IS THAT?!?!

It’s a... Uh... It’s an SLR McLaren. It’s an SLR McLaren.

IT’S A GOD DAMNED SLR MCLAREN.

So yeah, I have a new dream car, y’all.

Blondude > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 00:59

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I’d take the Z8 over the SLR 10 times out of 10.

TheHondaBro > Blondude 09/29/2015 at 01:18

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Even though the SLR drives way better than the Z8?

TheHondaBro > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 01:18

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Blondude > TheHondaBro 09/29/2015 at 01:21

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I just can’t get over it.

pip bip - choose Corrour > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 05:59

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gib!!

Punk_Girl_98 > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 08:27

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That’s an odd BMW

PatBateman > TheHondaBro 09/29/2015 at 08:38

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We might have drooled a little on it.

functionoverfashion > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 08:41

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“Why eat or pay rent when you could have this McLaren SLR instead?”

PatBateman > Punk_Girl_98 09/29/2015 at 08:42

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It looks nice in person. They only made it for four years (‘99-’03). I always thought the cab and roofline looked weird, but the pics don't do it justice.

PatBateman > functionoverfashion 09/29/2015 at 08:43

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The lighting was horrible in the room, but DAMN is it a pretty car.

Punk_Girl_98 > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 08:43

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Well yeah, in person it might be better. Doesn’t look bad. I’ve never heard of it is all.

PatBateman > Punk_Girl_98 09/29/2015 at 09:17

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I’ve seen a couple of them personally. Only 450 were shipped to the US (out of 555).

PatBateman > Blondude 09/29/2015 at 09:20

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While the nose is a little “different”, seeing it in person, it's not so bad.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 10:39

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I’ve still never seen one of these in the flesh

PatBateman > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 09/29/2015 at 10:55

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It was our first times as well. I was with my buddy “Al”, who is shopping for a McLaren MP4-12c.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 11:00

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Awesome, you know of my love for those as well.

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Also, better to avoid the mutual fund runaround that banks typically give and reach out to a real broker or just go with the “easy” button options that banks give you?

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PatBateman > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 09/29/2015 at 11:36

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I can give this answer publicly, as it’s very general.

If you have more than $100 that is earmarked for the long term (you don’t need it if you get a flat tire), you begin investing. Go to an actual financial advisor. Some banks have those in-branch, and it’s okay to speak to them. The most important thing is for them to figure out your risk tolerance.

After that, if you feel comfortable with the advisor, use them. The fees are usually negligible, really.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 11:55

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thanks.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 12:20

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I was lucky enough to sit in one at a dealership a few years ago. 10/10, would do dirty things to/with.

Also, the front is so Batmobile to me. Love it.

PatBateman > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 09/29/2015 at 14:53

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We were looking at the front end and I said that I’d be scared to get too close to anything, cars, curbs, etc, for fear of damaging the front end.

It's cool as hell, though.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 14:55

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I’d be a nervous wreck (though hopefully not literally) driving this thing for just that reason.

Nauraushaun > PatBateman 09/29/2015 at 23:25

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They’re cool, but aren’t they a bit crap? If memory serves they’re all auto and Hammond said the brakes were either on or off, nothing in between

LongbowMkII > PatBateman 10/03/2015 at 10:32

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SLR’s have always induced a resounding meh from me. except for the sterling moss edition. thats just cool.

PatBateman > LongbowMkII 10/03/2015 at 10:45

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In person, it was quite impressive. The hood is longer than the picture makes it out to be.

Before this moment, it was just a car that Paris Hilton drove for a bit. After, though... DAMN.

Tripper > Blondude 10/07/2015 at 09:01

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Yep without question

DrScientist > Punk_Girl_98 10/07/2015 at 14:42

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alpina z8, based on the bmw z8. you were probably an infant when it was released.

the z8 was part of that “retro” thing that happend around the turn of the century, that brought us cars like new ford thunderbird, the plymouth prowler, the chevy sst (or whatever that funny looking pickup was), and eventually the 2005 mustang.

the z8 used the bmw 508 as its inspiration. and it looks amazing in person. james bond (pierce brosnan bond) had one for one of those forgettable movies.

but the reviews weren’t overly positive, saying it was neither a sports car, nor a GT car, nor a blvd cruiser.

Punk_Girl_98 > DrScientist 10/08/2015 at 16:09

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Oh wow that 508 looked pretty. I can see how they tried to make it look like that. ?If it’s not a sportscar, it sure does look like one lol :)

Deputy Kovacs > PatBateman 10/23/2015 at 11:59

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SLR Mclarens are freaky to drive. The brakes really only have an on and off switch.

Even scarier when you’re driving it on coats of tarmac with approx. zero grip.

PatBateman > Deputy Kovacs 10/23/2015 at 12:01

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But DAT HOOD/DOSE DOORS.

So basically, don't drive it in the rain?

Deputy Kovacs > PatBateman 10/23/2015 at 12:36

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That’s a fair assumption. My boss let me take it around with him in it, minimal flogging. He let me ride with maximum flogging. Ein Deutscher lachen mit ein suden Deustchland Akzent ist sehr lustig.