Updated pics of the garage (II)
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Southern California
Getting very close to being an official Mini member. Just working through the details...
5th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Nor-Cal
I am liking that race-deck flooring. I am thinking I may have to do that to my garage... right now my garage is all about the cars and work area, ...it's not so pretty. -But keeps my babies safe and provides an area for me to work on projects. (see photos below ...these will be the "before" photos).
5th Gear
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From: St Charles, MO
I am liking that race-deck flooring. I am thinking I may have to do that to my garage... right now my garage is all about the cars and work area, ...it's not so pretty. -But keeps my babies safe and provides an area for me to work on projects. (see photos below ...these will be the "before" photos).
5th Gear
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From: Nor-Cal
brand new set of rubbers waiting to get wrapped on...
Yep, I've been into cars for years. Worked on many and enjoyed many.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 625
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From: Phoenix Az
Audi??
I'm going to have to concur with Gus on the Audi vs BMW argument.
I've not had the pleasure of owning an Audi yet, although my next car will most likely be one. HOWEVER...My dad has had 4 Audis in the last year and a half or so. He was previously a BMW / Mercedes guy...but now, 100% Audi man.
Here's how his lineage of rides went...
2006 Mercedes S55 (Valet wrecked...doing 8k worth of damage, never drove the same again)
2007 Audi S6 - not big enough for his business
2007 Audi S8 - including the 6k Bang & Olufsson 13 speaker sound system (WOW!)
Keep in mind, both of these had the Gallardo V10. He loved these cars for their flexibility...you could just get in and cruise, or you could DRIVE them they way they were meant to be driven (which was not possible with the M5). They were also very understated, and less flashy than the comparable Bimmers and Mercs.
Now, he's got an 07 Q7...the Audi suv, while not super fast, the 4.2 V8 moves it along decently and the rear captains chairs are nice for his business partners and clients.
And for his toy...2008 Audi R8
Which I can say firsthand...this car is the most THRILLING car to ride in, let alone drive. It's one of 3 in the DFW area...well two now, one was wrecked in the first week! Obviously he didn't read the 500 page manual on how to drive the car!
Anyhow...My pop is now a converted man, no more bimmers or mercs...Audi's all the way. This R8 will be around until the R10 comes out next year, and possibly for the Cabrio which no doubt will follow sometime in the next couple years.
I've not had the pleasure of owning an Audi yet, although my next car will most likely be one. HOWEVER...My dad has had 4 Audis in the last year and a half or so. He was previously a BMW / Mercedes guy...but now, 100% Audi man.
Here's how his lineage of rides went...
2006 Mercedes S55 (Valet wrecked...doing 8k worth of damage, never drove the same again)
2007 Audi S6 - not big enough for his business
2007 Audi S8 - including the 6k Bang & Olufsson 13 speaker sound system (WOW!)
Keep in mind, both of these had the Gallardo V10. He loved these cars for their flexibility...you could just get in and cruise, or you could DRIVE them they way they were meant to be driven (which was not possible with the M5). They were also very understated, and less flashy than the comparable Bimmers and Mercs.
Now, he's got an 07 Q7...the Audi suv, while not super fast, the 4.2 V8 moves it along decently and the rear captains chairs are nice for his business partners and clients.
And for his toy...2008 Audi R8
Which I can say firsthand...this car is the most THRILLING car to ride in, let alone drive. It's one of 3 in the DFW area...well two now, one was wrecked in the first week! Obviously he didn't read the 500 page manual on how to drive the car!
Anyhow...My pop is now a converted man, no more bimmers or mercs...Audi's all the way. This R8 will be around until the R10 comes out next year, and possibly for the Cabrio which no doubt will follow sometime in the next couple years.
OK I thought this was GP section not Off Topic
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 625
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From: Phoenix Az
this tread was started back in 07.. by someone else " updated pics of the garage " and now, someone says off topic..There's always one out there. 
You and your familys should have a yard sale..I see a lot of cool stuff.. then you could get your car in the garage
The way I see it,,, It is in the GP section..The garage was built only for the GP. And there is a GP in the pictures..
Last edited by azminiman; Apr 8, 2009 at 08:04 AM. Reason: sp
No, not wrong at all!!! I would love to do that to my garage. I just saw a fan above so I wanted to know if there was heating as well.
I went throught the first 6 pages and only seen only 1 GP, then seen Bimmers, Hondas and Audis. Seen yours on 7th page after I posted, that I really did appreciate, not only the GP but the MINI related collectables. Not my garage just passive aggressive sarcastic postings of cluttered garages that have nothing to do with the price of Peanut Butter these days. One more pic though for kicks:
