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Been driving it for a while, it handles pretty well.   

What's your best lap time in it on what race course?  

Let me know which track you like, and I'll tell you.  I guess it would be just an average time, but I really enjoy driving many cars, even virtually. 

I don't own a PlayStation, XBox, nor Nintendo.  And I'm terrible with the virtual cars.  It's much easier in real life.  

....... between driving virtual or real cars nowadays. You must try GT6 or iRacing for PC, you will not believe how "real" it has become. Of course you better do it with the proper pedals, steering wheel and gear paddles or stick, as I do.  This message has been edited by VMM on 2014-01-12 07:58:43

Lightning quick for Laguna Seca.  

How cool is that concept car!? See the ultra low profile tires? The SLS AMG Final Edition is sure to be highly collectible in the decades to come.

I loved it.  And it's affordable, you can drive it in the video game!  All you need is a video game, and a TV.  

The Vision concept car is really stunning.

In this post, there is a video of how they designed the Vision Concept car.  

Well, I think I would go for a C63 too (I'm not a big fan of the SLS in this level of cars)

The M4 will be an amazing car.  But it'll be broadened for en masse.  The latest BMW M5 is already exhibiting this.  When driving the latest BMW M5, the difference is very small compared to the 550i.  The difference between the previous M5 (the E60 chassis) and the 545i/550i models was much more substantial.  The E60 M5 was firmer sprung, different suspension system altogether (non active) and had a unique engine and transmission that really differentiated the car.  The E60 M5 was a visceral experience.  It was a pain in the rear to drive on the road as the clonky transmission didn't like upshifting below 4000 RPMs, and I'm not going to be driving my GRANDMOTHER with upshifting at 4000 RPMs, she'll feel vibrations and even with her hearing aid off, she'll hear the engine.  The symphonic engine note from the V10 was nothing short of spectacular, it'd beg to be driven to 6000 RPMs consistently, and it had a generous redline of over 7000 I remember.  Driving the car aggressively on an open windy road however proved massively enjoyable and memorable.  It was a bit long in length and wheelbase, but it was an amazing machine nonetheless.  The latest M5 is just boring compared to the previous E60 M5.  However, the latest version is much more usable in chauffeuring the grandmother, the in-laws (if you have those), and whomever you don't want to make a bad impression with.  

Thanks for sharing these thoughts Patrick.

Sadly, that's how things evolved lately."

I can definitely see where you're coming from Mark.  Continued evolution creates distance from the traditional sports cars Porsche used to make.  

I can't say which I prefer from the heritage/nostalgia or the technology, having only limited experience with the brand; and only experience with their modern cars.  I haven't personally driven any Porsche vehicle produced before the year 2000 nor any of the air-cooled vehicles, so my interpretation of what is "traditional" and "raw" is pure conjecture.  

So you've got me stumped Mark.  I can only pretend to understand what you mean.  

I will say though, in my experience with only modern cars, I've seen some evolution too.  I went from driving a modern car with a normal conventional suspension to another modern car with a special active suspension that has a computer controlled anti-roll bar.  The new active roll-bar suspension took some getting used to, and for the first month of getting used to the car it felt very unnatural to me.  However, after a month, I now find that it is a helpful technology.  I still miss the traditional conventional suspension I used to drive and when I do drive cars today with a normal suspension I relish the natural feel immensely.  But I'm able to embrace the new active technology, employ it, and enjoy it.  

I hope that you'll find the virtues of these new modern Porsches.  Who knows, after a month of putting up with it, you may like it.  

This message has been edited by patrick_y on 2013-12-25 13:27:30

... maximum mess with a minimum of effort.

Other than that, I like the S-class a lot. Weird, didn't recall having thought like that a while ago. Maybe the 50th birthday affected my brain, and I have become a "senior driver" ...

Marcus

I have white sofas in the living room.  Maximum stain, minimal effort. 

Thanks for sharing beautiful pictures of beautiful cars. The S65 AMG is simply awesome...beautiful and classy with power. Best is the word. Never knew they still produce V12 though. Thought the world had gone smaller engines this days.

The Concept car's wheel is bad ass !

 

Regards

Jacky

Glad you like the new S-Class.