Hooknswoop 19 #1 May 1, 2006 Took one for a drive today. Hit 120 mph on the on-ramp. Didn't look at the instruments after that. It wasn't even working hard yet. That is one hell of a car. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #2 May 1, 2006 So Derek are you saying that with all of the money you've saved from not jumping that you can buy that sweet car? (When I add up all the money I've spent in this sport in such a short time, I could have a home nearly paid off) Are you buying it or just testing it out? BTW, I'm still homesick. Some friends called me from the Cherry Creek Sneak today since they remembered that I did that every year while living out there in Colorado...miss it...miss it a lot! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #3 May 1, 2006 QuoteAre you buying it or just testing it out? LOL- I wish. They go for about 500k. I just got to drive it. Absolutely amazing car. I can't think of anything I have ever been in that acclerated like this car did. The owner stopped it on the free way, in the fast lane, then got back up to speed before the traffic 1/4 mile behind us could catch us. He said it is the 3rd fastest production sprts car and the fastest stopping production sports car. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #4 May 1, 2006 Damn! You should've taken it out to Bandemere Speedway and put it to the ultimate test! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkey1031 0 #5 May 1, 2006 Or get an ariel atom... Save $450K -smd7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 May 1, 2006 Sure...but only one cup holder! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #7 May 1, 2006 Cool car... too bad about the gearbox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 May 1, 2006 OMG. I never thought I would see the day, but that might just knock off my Lamborghini's position as 'cream-in-my-jeans-I'm-so-hot-just-holding-the-keys' car...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #9 May 1, 2006 Sweet! You're one lucky dude:) If you've got a few extra minutes to kill, check out Top Gear's review of that scrumptious thing here Peace, Z Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Icarus 0 #10 May 1, 2006 The atom is one of the sickest machines out. I am going to get one as soon as I have enough $$ ________________________________________ "What What..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #11 May 1, 2006 QuoteCool car... too bad about the gearbox. So the secret has finally crossed the pond, Mercedes gearboxes aint worth shit Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #12 May 1, 2006 Nice opportunity. I read about the gearboxes not too long ago, but I certainly wouldn't turn one down if someone offered it to me. It is a beautiful ride. But one question, my husband and I were fueding a while back on the pronunciation of McLaren. Who is right? MICK-la-REN or MICK-LA-ren? Or is neither of us right? ..................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #13 May 1, 2006 It's kind of sad to see the McLaren name even associated with this car... especially after the F1, a car which still holds it's own among some of the top supercars, 12-13 years later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #14 May 1, 2006 I'm surprised BMW let it go. It was their motor engineering...................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #15 May 1, 2006 QuoteBut one question, my husband and I were fueding a while back on the pronunciation of McLaren. Who is right? MICK-la-REN or MICK-LA-ren? Or is neither of us right? Beats me. As for the gearbox, shifted fine for me. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #16 May 1, 2006 The second pronunciation. But the car isn't a proper Mclaren, word is a lot of the engineers were disgusted to put their company's name to it.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #17 May 1, 2006 I've heard the same. I think some of them actually quit over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #18 May 1, 2006 Ahhhh...that explains why the tunnel rates just went up. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
