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Old 22 September 2023, 01:33 PM   #31
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That is stunning!!!
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Old 22 September 2023, 01:47 PM   #32
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That is one sweet car. Big congratulations.
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Old 22 September 2023, 02:19 PM   #33
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Spectacular specification.

500kW with manual gearbox and rear wheel drive sounds like fun to me.

Doubt my license would survive.
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Old 22 September 2023, 02:53 PM   #34
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Old 22 September 2023, 03:18 PM   #35
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Very nice! I miss manual transmissions. Congrats!!
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Old 22 September 2023, 04:19 PM   #36
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When GM stopped building cars in Australia there was a big rush from the local GM V8 fans to get one of the last models. The last Commodore V8s were similar to this and if you could afford the petrol and A$100K + price were a good acquisition. The manual gearbox is an absolute must in my opinion. Why would you not want to swap cogs in that. It's all about operator involvement. It's a good looking car. You have done well.
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Old 22 September 2023, 10:24 PM   #37
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Congratulations Michael, really a fantastic machine.

I’m surprised it rides better than the M5.
Thanks. Every time I drive it, I am more and more impressed with this suspension. The MagnaRide technology has really gotten good. Honestly, there are some roads in which this thing rides better than my BMW 7 series did.

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Although I still have nightmares about manual transmissions.

I think my leg is still shaking 35 years later from driving a manual transmission Jeep in stop and go traffic in LA "freeways".
Yeah, I got stuck in traffic driving home a couple of days ago... it's a heavy clutch, but having gobs of torque really helps too. But if the delay lasts more than about 10 minutes, I really start to regret my decision for a DD.

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Congratulations. It looks like a lot of fun to drive. Is it ever frustrating sticking to the speed limit in a powerful car?
Of course! But historically I've spent a lot of time on the racetrack, so I can get my fix there, where it's much safer and legal.

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Congrats Mike!! Enjoy it for however long it may last in your fleet!

- a fellow car addict with OCD
(Haven’t kept one longer than 14 months in the last ten years)
Yeah, it's a terrible disease, isn't it?

Many times I lament that I could have retired at 40 if not for my car habit. But then I think about all of the fun that I've had....
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Old 23 September 2023, 01:29 AM   #38
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There is nothing to laugh about. That’s a great car. I’m not really enthusiastic about the new 5 series from BMW or new E class from Mercedes, so this is a serious contender.


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Old 23 September 2023, 09:37 AM   #39
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Awesome car! Big congratulations!
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Old 23 September 2023, 08:20 PM   #40
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Now this is a serious machine. What a beast. Automotive journalists love this thing. Really great choice! Makes a hell of a great sound...nothing like a bad ass American V8!
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Old 24 September 2023, 01:55 AM   #41
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Cool! I like Cadillacs. Although we went to look at one at a local dealer awhile back and we were very ignored among a large crowd and never got a test drive.
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Old 25 September 2023, 04:03 AM   #43
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Nice ride… V8’s are so right


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it's illegal to get that car out of 2nd gear!
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Old 26 September 2023, 03:37 AM   #45
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Sweet, congrats! Blackwings are rowdy.


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Old 26 September 2023, 03:43 AM   #46
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it's illegal to get that car out of 2nd gear!
Not in Germany
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Old 26 September 2023, 04:43 AM   #47
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Old 26 September 2023, 08:22 AM   #48
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Have you had the new M3 6MT? I have one and love it.
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Old 26 September 2023, 09:38 AM   #49
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Very clean. I hope you got a good rate on it
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Old 26 September 2023, 07:44 PM   #50
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Whats a manual transmission?
A millennial anti theft device.
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Old 26 September 2023, 08:59 PM   #51
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Bad Ass machine.. congrats
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Old 26 September 2023, 09:16 PM   #52
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Congrats! Great looking car!


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Spectacular specification.

500kW with manual gearbox and rear wheel drive sounds like fun to me.

Doubt my license would survive.
I'd probably wrap myself around a tree, the licence would be the least of my worries
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Old 26 September 2023, 10:23 PM   #53
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A millennial anti theft device.
Hahaha!..nice one.
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Old 26 September 2023, 10:36 PM   #54
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Congrats! Great looking car!




I'd probably wrap myself around a tree, the licence would be the least of my worries
Not on the waiting list, for one of these, Bas?



2023 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
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Old 26 September 2023, 11:13 PM   #55
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Have you had the new M3 6MT? I have one and love it.
Not sure who you are asking, but I had two of the new (G82) M4, both with a manual. Great cars. But the Blackwing is better in every regard except interior material quality and the stereo.

And I'm a long-time BMW fanbois.
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Old 27 September 2023, 12:25 AM   #56
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Congratulations. It’s an awesome ride!
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Old 27 September 2023, 02:07 AM   #57
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Congrats! That is gorgeous. I'm jealous.

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Old 27 September 2023, 02:07 AM   #58
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That looks really good.

I don't think you can buy them in the UK. I like the sound of the manual transmission, not many cars that size are available in the UK with manual gearboxes now.
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2023 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
(510 BHP. AWD. 0-60mph 4.9 secs)
No, I don't want an electric car, nor do I want a Chinese Volvo.
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