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Old 06-24-2011, 01:16 PM
 
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I've got a V Star 950. It's my commuter. When it's raining, or the family needs to go, it's a Toyota Corolla.

I've also got a Dodge Caravan in the driveway for when I need to haul something.
Nice.

We're looking for something with a little cargo capacity for a work vehicle. Our business requires that we be able to carry a little cargo, and neither the car nor the bike can carry much of a load. Because a work vehicle doesn't need to be terribly "cool", but we'd like more of a people-hauling option, we're looking at minivans and small SUV's.
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:16 PM
 
Location: Over There
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Lightbulb Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph

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Have to agree. I saw a commercial on the Cadillac that goes 190 mph and is the fastest production car. The commercial was talking about the specially designed wipers that won't blow off at that speed.

The question I had was at 190 mph the last thing I would be worrying about is whether the windshield wipers worked, and who in the world cares, which lead me to post this thread.
That was a funny post; however, that is NOT the fastest production car.


King of All Cars Tops 267 MPH | Autopia | Wired.com
"The Bugatti Veyron is, once again, the fastest production car on the planet."


<http://www.thesupercars.org/fastest-cars/fastest-cars-in-the-world-top-10-list/>
"1. Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $1,700,000. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version: the Bugatti Veyron once again claims the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph."
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:16 PM
 
Location: SW Missouri
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Well, we'd never get one and the car she bought was a small SUV...it's just like how I love Escalades but will probably never get one. It's insanely impractical.
Actually an Escalade is on my list too! (an ESV, at that) LOL

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Old 06-24-2011, 01:16 PM
 
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I'd be interested in your analysis of the SmartForTwo car. My friend drives one.
In the US, it is a cheap way to look different, in European cities it makes a lot of sense.
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:17 PM
 
Location: Old Town Alexandria
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visit the Tri- in carter County you will see some of the most bizarre 1970's cars...and theyre being driven bcs thats all the people can afford. i never knew the Ford Maverick was still around, til I moved here.....
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:19 PM
 
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That was a funny post; however, that is NOT the fastest production car.


King of All Cars Tops 267 MPH | Autopia | Wired.com
"The Bugatti Veyron is, once again, the fastest production car on the planet."


<http://www.thesupercars.org/fastest-cars/fastest-cars-in-the-world-top-10-list/>
"1. Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $1,700,000. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version: the Bugatti Veyron once again claims the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph."
Yeah. I am just going by the commercial.
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:19 PM
 
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Can any1 explain the attraction to this? including the color ?
When it comes to the color, yes.
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:19 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Actually an Escalade is on my list too! (an ESV, at that) LOL

20yrsinBranson
I just want the regular one...*sigh* But since I don't really drive the truck on a daily basis (more for the dogs or home improvement or to get to work if it snows/storms), I can't justify having two ridiculously expensive cars...and the convertible is more fun!!!!!

You know, I picked the Explorer bc I saw the aftermath between it and a sports car...the sports car had panels ripped off of it and a huge dent...the Explorer had a scratch above the wheel well. A five inch scratch. We had to actively seek it out. It's been such a great car. I plan to keep it until it falls apart.
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:21 PM
 
Location: Texas
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That was a funny post; however, that is NOT the fastest production car.


King of All Cars Tops 267 MPH | Autopia | Wired.com
"The Bugatti Veyron is, once again, the fastest production car on the planet."


<http://www.thesupercars.org/fastest-cars/fastest-cars-in-the-world-top-10-list/>
"1. Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $1,700,000. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version: the Bugatti Veyron once again claims the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph."
I believe the only reference to 'the fastest car' the commercial ever made was the fastest production SEDAN. The op was misquoting the ad.

It is certainly not the fastest production car.
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:24 PM
 
Location: Old Town Alexandria
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When it comes to the color, yes.
ok, why yellow?? I get red or (in this area orange) but yellow???
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