Closespudgun:Had the M8 as a dd for a month last summer, it’s an absolute monster when you floor it. On the verge of intimidating but lots of fun. Would probably still go for the 850, bit more civilised/suited for our European roads and still packing a serious punch.
Thank you Sr. SpudGun,
That sounds perfect, I think I'll seek the ceramic brakes then, maybe they're superfluous.... but sounds like I might need them
spudgun:Classy spec 👌🏼, interested in your feedback...
Will do! Should be highly amusing... maybe winter tires too.
This purchase was interesting as the first cracks in the car markets appeared: $10k under for a brand new 2023. Simultaneously, I moved my 2022 turbo S with 2200 miles for $43k over, so they're still strong if not higher than 6 months ago.
We may start to see some values this year.
watt:spudgun:Classy spec 👌🏼, interested in your feedback...
Will do! Should be highly amusing... maybe winter tires too.
This purchase was interesting as the first cracks in the car markets appeared: $10k under for a brand new 2023. Simultaneously, I moved my 2022 turbo S with 2200 miles for $43k over, so they're still strong if not higher than 6 months ago.
We may start to see some values this year.
German dealer over here offered me a BMW M4 Convertible with 12% discount, the M8 Convertible with 16% discount and even the new M3 CS I ordered with 5% discount (without me even asking 
).
Mercedes? 3% for the SL63 AMG but only because I am a "good" customer (had three AMG Mercedes in the past 36 months). BMW dealers here are still generous but not for long: BMW, Mercedes and VW will switch to a different dealer/manufacturer franchise model, where the orders are basically made through the manufacturer and the dealers are only the ones who deliver and take care of the cars. Meaning: No discounts anymore. 
Not sure how this system will be received here in Germany, I think many customers will switch to different manufacturers, unless of course the others start to use the same model.
I wonder what would happen if BMW, Mercedes and Co. would introduce the same system in the USA? Dealers wouldn't be amused I guess.
You made the right decision for your needs, Watt. Congratulations. Very nice and fast car and very reliable as well from what I heard. 
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
RC:watt:spudgun:Classy spec 👌🏼, interested in your feedback...
Will do! Should be highly amusing... maybe winter tires too.
This purchase was interesting as the first cracks in the car markets appeared: $10k under for a brand new 2023. Simultaneously, I moved my 2022 turbo S with 2200 miles for $43k over, so they're still strong if not higher than 6 months ago.
We may start to see some values this year.
German dealer over here offered me a BMW M4 Convertible with 12% discount, the M8 Convertible with 16% discount and even the new M3 CS I ordered with 5% discount (without me even asking
Mercedes? 3% for the SL63 AMG but only because I am a "good" customer (had three AMG Mercedes in the past 36 months). BMW dealers here are still generous but not for long: BMW, Mercedes and VW will switch to a different dealer/manufacturer franchise model, where the orders are basically made through the manufacturer and the dealers are only the ones who deliver and take care of the cars. Meaning: No discounts anymore.
I wonder what would happen if BMW, Mercedes and Co. would introduce the same system in the USA? Dealers wouldn't be amused I guess.You made the right decision for your needs, Watt. Congratulations. Very nice and fast car and very reliable as well from what I heard.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
Interesting RC. We've had such a hot market virtually everything has been over window for a couple years, and dealers were proud of the selves for staying at window. My second TRX, which I ordered in December is the first window car I've seen. Pistas were over 100, etc last year.
HaHa,
Country living! We have 300 gallons of Super premium ethanol free, and red diesel conveniently located by the barn. The ethanol free premium is .50 per gallon cheaper at home than at the 2 stations we have in town. The custom designed fuel truck that delivers is amazing, he can mix 5 different fuels on site.
Mar 4, 2023 3:59:21 PM
Mar 4, 2023 5:36:00 PM
CGX car nut:I’m surprised you’re not vertically integrated with a few oil wells and refinery somewhere back in the woods.
Haha,
The Rockies are pretty self sufficient with substantial oil and gas production, and our own refineries in SLC and Casper:
https://www.sinclairoil.com/about/refineries
https://www.hfsinclair.com/operations/facilities/default.aspx
Mar 6, 2023 8:17:13 AM
CGX car nut:I’m surprised you’re not vertically integrated with a few oil wells and refinery somewhere back in the woods.
Well...who knows what surprises Watt has for us later on...the year is still young. 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
Mar 9, 2023 7:03:47 PM
Mar 9, 2023 7:27:44 PM
CGX car nut:RC:
Except this one doesn't share its parts with a Toyota Supra.
You mean the other way around... 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
watt:HaHa,
Who knows what surprises will come to pass! The 80' semi got close to the property in 8 new inches, and the 4wd of the mighty M8 came the rest.
While my new hip is healing, I'll look for snows.
I'm surprised you haven't purchased a dealership by now. 
If I don't fly, I drive my .:RS :)
Pilot:watt:HaHa,
Who knows what surprises will come to pass! The 80' semi got close to the property in 8 new inches, and the 4wd of the mighty M8 came the rest.
While my new hip is healing, I'll look for snows.
I'm surprised you haven't purchased a dealership by now.
HaHa,
Why be tied to silly rules and a brand? More fun to go on your Ferrari binge.... and just stop. And go on an other, and another.....
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Another 2 feet yesterday, we've had about 15' fall so far -- it's been a very good winter. As the hip heals and the narcotics end, I'll jump on the ToolCat and move the excess white stuff; some prudent delay. as narcotics and new construction equipment tend to clash.
BTW, the white "smoke" on the ridge in the background is an avalanche starting; we've been listening to Boom after Boom as they crash down - why we're in BoomBoom Country
Pilot:^ Where you live is absolutely lovely...
Thank you Pilot. RC doesn't like the snow, he thinks sand is better.
Sun Ra has taken the most interesting movie, here are some stills from it.... Hark, what do I see?
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