 DSCOTY 2010: Performance Sedans |
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 Feb 17 2010, 01:51 PM
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 Posting God  Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451  |
For more on the DieselStation Car of the Year 2010 competition, please see this thread.
Aston Martin Rapide Base MSRP: $199,950 Available Engines: 6.0 liter V12 with 470 HP and 443 ft.-lbs of torque Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 10 City/18 Highway Curb Weight: 4299 lbs.    Jaguar XFR Base MSRP: $80,800 Available Engines: 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 510 HP with 461 ft.-lbs of torque Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 15 City/21 Highway Curb Weight: 4306 lbs.    Mercedes E63 AMG Base MSRP: $85,750 Available Engines: 6.3 liter V8 with 518 HP and 465 ft.-lbs of torque Available Transmissions: 7-speed automatic Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 13 City/20 Highway Curb Weight: 4084 lbs.    Porsche Panamera Base MSRP: $89,900 Available Engines: 4.8 liter V8 with 400 HP and 369 ft.-lbs of torque, 4.8 liter turbcharged V8 with 500 HP and 516 ft.-lbs of torque Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic (PDK) Available Drivetrains: Rear wheel drive, all wheel drive EPA Fuel Economy: 16 City/24 Highway (S and 4S with PDK), 15/23 (Turbo) Curb Weight: 3968-4343 lbs.   
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Feb 17 2010, 02:52 PM
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Living the dream Group: Moderators Posts: 8,859 Joined: 27-August 03 Member No.: 28 Car: Ford F-150, Mercury Grand Marquis, Volkswagen Beetle |
You know you're in expensive company when an AMG Mercedes looks like a bargain.
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Feb 17 2010, 04:30 PM
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 Audi Fanboy; Toyota Hateboy Group: Members Posts: 4,057 Joined: 14-February 04 From: Jersey Member No.: 560 |
XFR hands down.
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Feb 17 2010, 04:55 PM
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 Only the Soul survives Group: Moderators Posts: 6,580 Joined: 5-June 04 From: Florida Member No.: 813 Car: Honda |
Panamera, there's something about the interior that I can't put aside. Not to mention, most of the articles I have read say it doesn't handle like something of it's size, and is pretty fucking quick.
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Feb 17 2010, 05:10 PM
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 IT SLIDES! Group: Moderators Posts: 6,345 Joined: 5-February 07 From: Maine Member No.: 3,670 Car: Volkswagen R32 Mk V |
Mercedes or Jaguar, Mercedes or Jaguar?!?!?
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Feb 17 2010, 06:05 PM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
Panamera. The Rapide is really just a stupid, stupid thing to me, and while I liked the XF when it came out, I've grown bored of it very quickly...the Mercedes is nice, one of the best Mercedes in ages, but the Porsche is like a lear jet on wheels, and that has to win.
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Feb 18 2010, 12:19 AM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
I voted for the Aston. Just look at it. Inside Line and a few others said it's well worth the entry price too if you factor in the exclusivity of the car.
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Feb 18 2010, 02:00 AM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 3,587 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Canada Member No.: 4,080 Car: 2009 Subaru Legacy |
Panamera.
Aston is too expensive, and who wants a four door Aston when the two doors are so nice? I loved the E55 AMG, this E class can suck it. The Jaguar is nice, but in a class like this I want AWD. |
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Feb 18 2010, 10:47 AM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 6-April 07 From: LA, Cali Member No.: 3,784 Car: B8 A4 2.0T |
Like others I'm between the Jag and the Merc....I'm going to sit on this..
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Feb 18 2010, 01:50 PM
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 **Snuggles** Group: Moderators Posts: 14,251 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 166 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX STI |
Rapide: The most boring car of the lot. Proof that AM couldnt design a new car if their life depended on it.
Merc: I have no idea how good or bad it is. I dont like the new Merc front end though. Panamera: Amazing performance but just looks weird in person. XFR: Very pretty and a nice little soundtrack to accompany the looks. Since there is not CTS-V in this group i will vote for the XFR. |
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Feb 18 2010, 07:56 PM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
The Panamera gets my vote, no question. Love the looks inside and out and by all accounts it's a fantastic drive. I'm quite fond of the Rapid too, it's just not really anything new and soooo expensive.
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Feb 19 2010, 12:33 PM
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 VTEC yo! Group: Members Posts: 2,503 Joined: 3-March 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 2,309 Car: 2007 Honda S2000 |
The Panamera is
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Feb 19 2010, 12:42 PM
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 Got V10? Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Switzerland Member No.: 4,120 |
XFR, it just ticks all the boxes.
I see a Panamera Turbo everyday at University, its growing on me, atleast in black. I love AMG in general, but the interior of the E is a big let down, and the outside is boring. I like the S and C, but this...nah (To be honest I'd still take the now 5 year old M5 over all of these, even with its faults, but thats because I'm a douche and fanboy...) |
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Feb 19 2010, 01:05 PM
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 Im Bitter. Group: Members Posts: 1,143 Joined: 28-May 09 From: 8,000-20,000 feet Member No.: 4,878 Car: the great blue yonder |
If I had the money, it would be the Rapide. In reality, it would be the jag.
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Feb 20 2010, 03:41 PM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 6-April 07 From: LA, Cali Member No.: 3,784 Car: B8 A4 2.0T |
Saw the E63 today on the freeway, going with that, wow that car was sick..
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Feb 20 2010, 05:04 PM
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Audi Fanboy; Toyota Hateboy Group: Members Posts: 4,057 Joined: 14-February 04 From: Jersey Member No.: 560 |
^Owner of an auto sound shop let me ride in his E63 AMG. It's nice, but i feel bored with it after a while.
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