The ultimate daily driver

[SeanPlunk]

I submit my pick for the ultimate daily driver:

2010 Mercedes Benz S65 AMG
5.5L SOHC Twin Turbo V12
604hp
738ft/lb
11.975@118mph 1/4mile
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/autoshows/shanghai/2009/2010mercedesbenzs63s65amgnews.mercedess65amg1.img. jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-news/mercedes-benz-consumer-website-reveals-2010-s63-s65-amg-sedans/18292551+cr1+re0+ar1/2010-mercedes-benz-s65-amg.jpg

Smooth, comfortable, roomy, and ridiculously fast. I also like it better than the Maybach. I think it looks better and is a little more stealth. If I were going more exotic (or 2 door) I would pick one of these three:

Bentley Continental GT
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/uploads/continental_gt_stage2.jpg

Rolls Royce 200EX
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/10-rolls-royce-200ex-official_580op.jpg

Aston Martin Rapide
http://www.autonet.hr/userdocsimages/Premijere/Aston%20Martin%20Rapide/Aston-Martin-Rapide-1024x768.jpg

I think the maintenance and reliability would be way more on any of those though than the Mercedes.

[SoCalC55]

I sees you silly little S65 and raise you

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/09/Brabus-Mercedes-S-Class.jpg

http://cache-foo-09.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/12/2009/09/800x600_brabus-sv12r-3-7.jpg

http://cache-foo-03.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/12/2009/09/800x600_brabus-sv12r-6-7.jpg

Brabus SV12 R drops a tuned twelve-cylinder engine producing 750 HP and an astonishing 995 lb-ft of torque between the rails of the 2010 Mercedes S-Class. That'll take the luxury barge from 0-to-epic in just under four seconds.


NOM NOM NOM

[SeanPlunk]

I sees you silly little S65 and raise you

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/09/Brabus-Mercedes-S-Class.jpg

http://cache-foo-09.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/12/2009/09/800x600_brabus-sv12r-3-7.jpg

http://cache-foo-03.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/12/2009/09/800x600_brabus-sv12r-6-7.jpg

Brabus SV12 R drops a tuned twelve-cylinder engine producing 750 HP and an astonishing 995 lb-ft of torque between the rails of the 2010 Mercedes S-Class. That'll take the luxury barge from 0-to-epic in just under four seconds.


NOM NOM NOM

Winner :drool:

[SeanPlunk]

Seriously though, would it have killed them to squeeze another 5 ft/lbs of torque out of that brute?
















:leaving:

[SoCalC55]

lol, well another 5tq would just make the ESP flash all the more... or make your tires vanish into [smokey] thin air


on a side note... somebody's posts seem to be a bit more on the Euro AMG side of things as of late... ah-oh :D

[SeanPlunk]

lol, well another 5tq would just make the ESP flash all the more... or make your tires vanish into [smokey] thin air


on a side note... somebody's posts seem to be a bit more on the Euro AMG side of things as of late... ah-oh :D

What can I say, the Germans know how to build some uber sedans :thumbs_up:

The CTS-V is a fantastic step in the right direction from us Yanks though :D

[Damian]

Aston Martin, dont care which one, so any of them.

[94cobra69ss396]

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/IMG_1336.JPG

1994 Cobra
471rwhp/423rwtq
11.69 @ 119
Seating for 4
DVD with monitors for each passenger
600w RMS sound system with 10 sub

[BRUTAL64]

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/IMG_1336.JPG

1994 Cobra
471rwhp/423rwtq
11.69 @ 119
Seating for 4
DVD with monitors for each passenger
600w RMS sound system with 10 sub

Yep, that's got my vote.:thumbs_up::thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

Yep, that's got my vote.:thumbs_up::thumbs_up:

LOL, I hate you 2 :thumbs_up:

I was thinking more the along the lines of a larger, comfort oriented vehicle. It's hard to argue with your choice though :p

[Vettezuki]

The English cars really stand out to me as having more class. The German cars are just thugs.

[SeanPlunk]

The English cars really stand out to me as having more class. The German cars are just thugs.

Twin Turbo V12 thugs to be precise :thumbs_up:

[heypal]

turbo impala

[SeanPlunk]

turbo impala

LOL, daily driver implies that it actually has to run on a daily basis :p

[heypal]

don't ever talk to me again.

[SeanPlunk]

don't ever talk to me again.

They're working you too much - you're starting to say crazy things. I'm off work on Wednesday - want to do dinner or something?

[kameleongt]

that brabus is no joke

[Vettezuki]

LOL, daily driver implies that it actually has to run on a daily basis :p

:nutkick:

[BRUTAL64]

The best of all daily drivers is the 1970 Thunderbird. :judge:

[enkeivette]

Sorry if my idea of a cool DD isn't a 3 ton automatic. :rolleyes:

http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/porsche_carrera_gt_in_motion_1-568-426.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

Sorry if my idea of a cool DD isn't a 3 ton automatic. :rolleyes:

http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/porsche_carrera_gt_in_motion_1-568-426.jpg

For some reason I just can't get into the Carrera GT. I'd much rather have a Ferrari.

[enkeivette]

For some reason I just can't get into the Carrera GT. I'd much rather have a Ferrari.

Still way better than a Brabus with a gym in the back seat. I was debating picking a Ferrari over the Porsche, it's a toss up for me.

[enkeivette]

Which one is this Plunkers? Show me pics of the front.

http://www.2dayblog.com/images/6-novitec-ferrari-f430.jpg

[BADDASSC6]

THat is hte Novitech supercharged F430. Basicly really fancyexpensive Blah.

[enkeivette]

Sexy, but I'd still go for the Porsche.


Realistically, on a not so modest but more realistic budget, a new black Corvette would get my vote for the ultimate DD. Comfy, sexy, fast, amazing handling and braking with killer mileage in 6th gear.

http://www.cargurus.com/images/2009/03/16/20/48/pic-14249.jpeg

[BRUTAL64]

Sorry if my idea of a cool DD isn't a 3 ton automatic. :rolleyes:

http://www.madwhips.com/upload/images/porsche_carrera_gt_in_motion_1-568-426.jpg

Actually that is only 2 1/2 tons.;)

[enkeivette]

Actually that is only 2 1/2 tons.;)

Take a ton off of that, now we're talking.

[heyitsdatguy]

Aston Martin Rapide
http://www.autonet.hr/userdocsimages/Premijere/Aston%20Martin%20Rapide/Aston-Martin-Rapide-1024x768.jpg



A guy in my same work plaza drives this car everyday. I don't even think he's 30 yet. His parents bought it for him for managing the family business(coffee shop). I believe his is a Vantage... I think.

Edit - My ultimate DD would be a Lotus Elise.

[Vettezuki]

A guy in my same work plaza drives this car everyday. I don't even think he's 30 yet. His parents bought it for him for managing the family business(coffee shop). I believe his is a Vantage... I think.

Edit - My ultimate DD would be a Lotus Elise.

That must be a hell of a coffee shop. Any connection to the Dietrich family or Keane coffee perhaps?

Aston Martin can actually hook you up with some pretty specialized financing. For example, 12 year fixed at relatively low rates, say 7%. If it's a slightly used one it will probably be in the low 100s and the monthly cost might *only* be $800 give or take, depending on down payment.

[heyitsdatguy]

^I don't know. It's called Chai for Tea.

[Damian]

Aston Martin can actually hook you up with some pretty specialized financing. For example, 12 year fixed at relatively low rates, say 7%. If it's a slightly used one it will probably be in the low 100s and the monthly cost might *only* be $800 give or take, depending on down payment.

In that case, Ill trade the Goat in for the new Vantage or DB9 this weekend!

[Vettezuki]

^I don't know. It's called Chai for Tea.

May be a small chain. I vaguely remember a Cha for Tea across the street from UCI. :huh: (Cha is Japanese for Tea.)

[Vettezuki]

How could I forget.

Ferrari 599GTB with the HGTE Sport Package. Don't think it gets much better than that. . .

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/supercars_and_exotics/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte_first_drive_revie w/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte_18/2160917-1-eng-US/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte_18_zoomed.jpg

[enkeivette]

How could I forget.

Ferrari 599GTB with the HGTE Sport Package. Don't think it gets much better than that. . .

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/supercars_and_exotics/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte_first_drive_revie w/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte_18/2160917-1-eng-US/2010_ferrari_599gtb_fiorano_hgte_18_zoomed.jpg

Body styling alone I like your 82 better.

[Vettezuki]

Body styling alone I like your 82 better.

Let's face it, the 80-82 Corvette is pretty special. But there is a bit more going on with the 599. :smack:

[enkeivette]

Let's face it, the 80-82 Corvette is pretty special. But there is a bit more going on with the 599. :smack:

Body styling alone, I think the front of that Ferrari is kinda ugly. Give me some resin and matte, I'll fix it. :p

[jedhead]

My daily driver:

[enkeivette]

Very nice, but I'd take the one camera left for the ultimate DD.

[SeanPlunk]

Screw it - I would DD a Veyron if I could :D

[enkeivette]

I said C6 right? I want this one:

http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/248d420bbc5496.jpg

[Chuck]

I said C6 right? I want this one:

http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/248d420bbc5496.jpg

:iagree: :bow:

[BlacknBoostn]

I said C6 right? I want this one:

http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/248d420bbc5496.jpg

Uh.... i demand more pictures and more info about this car.

Thanks very much.

[enkeivette]

Info:

Body - C6
Torque - Too Much
HP - Prob even more
Brakes - Parachute
Steering - Scared to live so close to that motor
Tires - Fatter than Michael Moore

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http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/248d420bbc5496.jpg
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