I MAY BE LEAVING YOU FOR GOOD, found my dream car Options

[axelrduvirage]

i'll be putting a serious offfer on this bad boy tomorrow morning. they are asking 15KCDN$. i am putting the Celi and the Tracker on a trade. unless someone wants to by a really nice 1999 GT USDM for 7500CDN$?



SPECIFICATIONS
1997 BMW 540iA

Engine Type V8, dual overhead cams, 32 valves
Engine Size 4.4 liters, 268 cu. in.
Horsepower 282 @ 5700
Torque (lb-ft) 310 @ 3900
Transmission 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic
Wheelbase / Length 111.4 in. / 188.0 in.
Curb Weight 3803 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 13.5
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal.
Fuel Requirement unleaded premium
Tires 225/55 R16 95H Continental Touring Contact
Brakes, front/rear vented disc / vented disc
Suspension, front/rear independent double-pivot strut /
independent multilink
Drivetrain front engine, rear-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE
EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
city / highway / observed 18/24/20
0 to 60 mph 6.6 sec
1/4 mile (E.T.) 14.7 sec
Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.31



WADDA YA THINK????

[axelrduvirage]

IT'S A DONE DEAL. THE CELIPIG IS OFFICIALLY FOR SALE!!!!




Thanks to those who encouraged me and respected my views and tastes. To the rest of you..you can all take a long walk off a short pier...phoque you!!!

I really should have called it a dreamy car rather than my dream car...still hope to win the lottery and buy a REAL car !!!

As far as performance it is a ROCKET, it has a "sport" program when you lock out 5th or even 4th gear and with traction control off it even squaks the tires jumping from 1st to 2nd (i know it scared the crap outta me!!!)...what a waste of gas though . all the creature comforts a man in his mid-life crisis would ever need although the sound system is lame-ass weak (do i hear jingle bells?)

I will miss the celica, it was/is a very spirited ride and if things were a bit different i would hang on to it and swap the engine (TurboDreams) drop in a 5 speed and mod the crap out of it (tastefully though, have to respect the Dragon ).

The community here is very giving i have learned not only a lot about a very special car but also a few things about myself. I hope your dreams are fulfilled. drive safe, continue to respect each other and learn to say these few words that can change someone's life when spoken with truth and honesty: i love you.

Amour, Paix et Soleil

Raymond J LeBlanc


PS i may troll and lurk occasionally but don't look for me on any BMW forums...they're just for "rich arseholes and wannabe ganstas"

PPS to the girls of the 6gc...kiss kiss hug hug -- i wish i were 20 years younger

This post has been edited by axelrduvirage: Oct 16, 2006 - 8:18 PM