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May 18, 2003 | 07:59 AM

#131

yianni64

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From: Frisco, Texas

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Originally posted by fastball
Ahhh, the 8-series. How I miss those cars. They were beautifull, weren't they?

The Z8 is better

May 19, 2003 | 07:34 AM

#132

redgoober4life

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From: Detroit, MI

I'll take a Chrysler 300C and save a few pennies.

Then again I like Chrysler too much.

May 19, 2003 | 08:34 AM

#133

velfarretokyo

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Autoweek posted an article today about an upcoming Audi coupe to rival the 911. I think I heard rumours about an 8-series in development that be in a similar position to the 911/MB SL type cars. If true, I hope they don't make them overbloated like the previous 8 series.

May 19, 2003 | 05:24 PM

#134

ben1233

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Originally posted by velfarretokyo
Autoweek posted an article today about an upcoming Audi coupe to rival the 911. I think I heard rumours about an 8-series in development that be in a similar position to the 911/MB SL type cars. If true, I hope they don't make them overbloated like the previous 8 series.

I agree, but is the current SL any less bloated than the previous 8 series??? (Obviously the 911 isn't) In the SL's segment, being bloated is almost part of the equation. I think theres a HUGE thrill being able to move a 2+ ton barge to 60 in ~5 seconds, but yet it has to maintain some level of dynamic handling, which (I'm sure) the SL does.