Well, gang I didn't have time to put together a real video cast like I wanted, but I am uploading a short rough cut video of my new ride as I write this. Just picked her up this afternoon. Got a 2007 G6 hard top convertible. This car is very sweet. It was really hard to part with my old machine, but she served me well over the years. Here are a few quick pics.....
(http://www.treksf.com/images/oldride1.jpg)
(http://www.treksf.com/images/newride1.jpg)
(http://www.treksf.com/images/newride2.jpg)
(http://www.treksf.com/images/newride3.jpg)
WOW... Nice Ride Rico... love the license plate, isn't that from your previous car (can you just swap out license plates like that?)
Did you buy or lease?
Wow! Nice! I love convertibles, but I'm not responsible enough to care for the top. Good luck with it! (Don't get a ticket joyriding.)
Nice. Congratulations.
Nothing special to car for on the top. It's a hard top! This isn't the greatest pic, but here is how she looks closed....
(http://www.treksf.com/images/newride4.jpg)
What a sweet ride! Congrats!
Nathan and I love it!
Have fun, don't get any speeding tickets!
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on July 05, 2007, 04:47:12 PM
WOW... Nice Ride Rico... love the license plate, isn't that from your previous car (can you just swap out license plates like that?)
Did you buy or lease?
You can transfer old plates in Michigan Kenny. I ended up leasing for a variety of reasons. I've never had this type of car before, and the hard top has a lot of mechanicals in it. I'll post some pics some time of that. It like a Transformer. But I really wanted it. If I like it a lot, I'll just buy a new one in 2010 when my lease ends.
Ahh, ok. I missed that initially. Even cooler.
Oh I got your Transformer reference.. .I was going to say.. that's not one of the cars in the movie.. but with the convertable hard top.. it's like a Transformer.
This is rough, but you get the idea....
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Nice.. I really like those convertable hard tops.
Its like a transformer -- OMG !! So, when you get the new dog -- you have to take her for a ride too !!!
Very nice -- I'm sure you will be very happy. How is the radio with the top down ?
I figured you would lease -- most of my relatives with families lease one of their cars.
Yeah -- I REALLY liked that yellow car in the movie....really liked it....
Yeah - it's really a blast to drive. Handles well so far. The radio and just talking is fine with the top down. Even doing about 55 MPH - or more. :)
Mark - we have to go see Transformers again with this car. And then put the top down as we leave the parking lot. LOL!
P.S. The new dog will go in Lynn's car. ;)
Wow, that is a really nice looking car. I am sure you will get lots of enjoyment out of it. Congrats
Quote from: Rico on July 05, 2007, 05:35:40 PM
Yeah - it's really a blast to drive. Handles well so far. The radio and just talking is fine with the top down. Even doing about 55 MPH - or more. :)
Mark - we have to go see Transformers again with this car. And then put the top down as we leave the parking lot. LOL!
P.S. The new dog will go in Lynn's car. ;)
Ok -- but you need to get the Transformer sound effect on a CD. What am I saying -- probably already have the CD. So, you're to blame for the thunderstorm ??? Thought maybe someone had just washed their car. Do cars today still have a break-in period ?
Sweet! Must be mid-life crises time! I don't think my wife would let me go for one of those. I'd rather have a new truck anyway.
Kevin
Sweet ride Rico! It suits you. :)
I have a convertable too... I saved up $3,000 a few years ago to buy her. She's a red, 1975 MGB (little British sports car). Right now Dave is restoring her, so she's up on blocks in our garage...I really do miss "Meg", but she needs a few upgrades that will make the ride smoother.
Have fun with your new car Rico...Its VERY nice!
Thanks for all the compliments folks. I think I made a good call. It was weird though, didn't realize until I turned in my old car how much I was going to miss it. But, time to make a new friend with the new ride! ;)
Nice car Rico. You should have a lot of fun with it. . .
QuoteMark - we have to go see Transformers again with this car. And then put the top down as we leave the parking lot.
QuoteOk -- but you need to get the Transformer sound effect on a CD.
That'd be a very funny sight. . . :lol2 But it'd be cool too.
I so want to do that! Got to pick up the soundtrack from the movie first! Hehe.... :)
very nice car
We were looking at the VW Eos when we bought our new Passat Wagon
Hardtop convertibles are the way to go.
Wow nice mid life crisis, hey you have Jazz from Transformers, i think thats him...you need to dub that vid with REET ROW ROOT RA REET
Oh, HERE'S this thread, I totally missed it! My chance to say, "Dude, sweet ride!" Looks great and I love the color!
Thanks. The color is very cool. The pictures don't really show it off well. I used to work for BASF in automotive paint development so car paint was my life for 13 years. This has a special pigment in it that allows it to change color depending on the angle of the light that hits it and angle you view it from. Goes from light blue, to silver, to sort of a gold color. Pretty neat.
I'm really enjoying the car so far. Rode into work today with the top down doing 70 mph for part of the trip! Woo-hoo!! :)
Quote from: Rico on July 09, 2007, 07:40:42 AMI'm really enjoying the car so far. Rode into work today with the top down doing 70 mph for part of the trip! Woo-hoo!! :)
Sir, I'm going to have to ask you for your license and registration.
Rico, I need a lift mate. ;D
Quote from: Darmok on July 13, 2007, 07:00:49 PM
Quote from: Rico on July 09, 2007, 07:40:42 AMI'm really enjoying the car so far. Rode into work today with the top down doing 70 mph for part of the trip! Woo-hoo!! :)
Sir, I'm going to have to ask you for your license and registration.
But officer the posted speed is 70 mph. ;)
LOL ur car looks like the car in Weird Al's White and Nerdy. Ur hub caps don't spin do they? LOL. Anyhow congrats on the car.
It also looks like Jazz from Transformers
Awesome car Rico! Congrats!