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Dominique Aya

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Join date: 21 Apr 2008

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09-17-2008 00:45

Hi,

I'm shopping for a car and need some hints.
What I want is something smallish, a mini or likewise, or maybe a vw new beetle convertible. Main focus is more on actual driving than on "added features" but it should look more realistic than your average freebie car. And please, don't give me "my cars are the best" answers from vendors.
oh, vendors that offer test drives are preferred.

thanks,
Domi

Bree Giffen

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Join date: 22 Jun 2006

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09-17-2008 00:54

How about a Scion? You can go to Scion City to get one. Is that still around?

Or a Pontiac Solstice. I got that and it's neat! Just go to the Pontiac sims.

spinster Voom

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Join date: 14 Jun 2007

Posts: 1,069

09-17-2008 02:20

If you are planning on driving round the Linden roads, my advice would be to get a SLOW car. The fast ones I have tried have been pretty much uncontrollable, although quite fun to hurtle around crashing into the water on the vehicle sandbox sim. Also, if you are in a fast car, nothing will rez in time for you to see it before you've gone past.

I think I have a VW Beetle convertible which, if I remember rightly, is fairly driveable. If the perms are OK, I'll send you a copy when I am next inworld.

Kelli May

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Join date: 7 Oct 2006

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09-17-2008 02:50

I always liked the look of "Primouth" vehicles (and the punning name too). No idea how they drive though. They do a VW cabriolet, but the original Karmann one, not the new abomination erm, version.

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Jethro Stubbs

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09-17-2008 06:36

I found a Japanese guy making Fiat 500's (and Vespa motorscooters). There is probably nothing smaller or cuter than a 500.

If I find/remember the name, I'll post it.

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Amaranthim Talon

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09-17-2008 06:44

http://www.autotrader.com/?LNX=SPGOOGFYCSRCH

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Dominique Aya

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09-17-2008 07:54

From: Amaranthim Talon

http://www.autotrader.com/?LNX=SPGOOGFYCSRCH

very funny.

Denise Bonetto

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09-17-2008 08:00

I fell in love in MH Motors yesterday ..... but I don't have a road, just lots of sea.

Lots of very nicely made cars there.

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Osprey Therian

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09-17-2008 08:05

From: Bree Giffen

Or a Pontiac Solstice. I got that and it's neat! Just go to the Pontiac sims.

You must not get out much, Bree. Pontiac left nearly a year ago.

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Marianne McCann

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09-17-2008 08:06

From: Kelli May

I always liked the look of "Primouth" vehicles (and the punning name too). No idea how they drive though. They do a VW cabriolet, but the original Karmann one, not the new abomination erm, version.

I have a custom Primouth Fury pedal car (Thankoo, Akh!). It handles pretty well, actually.

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Tygarys Soyinka

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09-17-2008 08:49

What about Nissan? Are their sims still up?

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Mjolnir Uriza

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09-17-2008 09:31

look up herbie the love bug in the serch it's a blast to drive it comes with a nice 53 racing jacket

so if you you on the linden highway and get passed by a red head in a white 60-something vw is me not Lilo

Osprey Therian

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09-17-2008 16:48

I should add that Pontiac transferred their 7 sims to United Spinal Association, and there are still a few Pontiac Solstice convertibles for sale on "Motorability" island.

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Ghosty Kips

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09-17-2008 18:31

I am a BIG MH Motors fan. The cars are very well scripted, and go quite fast - but for regular road driving, wear the HUD, put the car in Cruise mode, keep it in 1st or 2nd gear and you'll be slow enough to handle most roads.

The Porsche is reeeeealy nice.

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Bree Giffen

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09-17-2008 20:53

Pontiac closed?

Well I don't really go back to a commercial sim after I've checked it out. But you say Solstice's are still sold there? I know there are other small convertibles like it by other SL makers too.

I agree with getting a slow car. Whenever I've driven fast I hit both lag from my computer rendering things as I drive past them and I also hit boundary crossing more often. Maybe if we put speed bumps on the road just before a boundary that will make people slow down.

Abu Nasu

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09-18-2008 03:57

I have a Dominus Shadow R/C. It's definitely small. And it's an absolute blast to drive around in, especially in skate parks and such.

Lindal Kidd

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09-18-2008 08:15

I'm not buying a car. Have you SEEN the price of HavokGas?

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Mortus Allen

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09-18-2008 08:37

If you want something low prim and a 2 seater try the Camera GT by ZA Motors, keep it to 1st or 2nd gear and damp the steering to 80 or 90% and it drives just fine on Linden Roads. If you are looking for more seating, and still low prim and looks good check out the 1964 Coupe De Ville by Tumansky Heavy Industries. Pretty happy with both.

advce for buying a car
Dominique Aya Registered User Join date: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 2	09-17-2008 00:45 Hi, I'm shopping for a car and need some hints. What I want is something smallish, a mini or likewise, or maybe a vw new beetle convertible. Main focus is more on actual driving than on "added features" but it should look more realistic than your average freebie car. And please, don't give me "my cars are the best" answers from vendors. oh, vendors that offer test drives are preferred. thanks, Domi
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	09-17-2008 00:54 How about a Scion? You can go to Scion City to get one. Is that still around? Or a Pontiac Solstice. I got that and it's neat! Just go to the Pontiac sims.
spinster Voom Registered User Join date: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 1,069	09-17-2008 02:20 If you are planning on driving round the Linden roads, my advice would be to get a SLOW car. The fast ones I have tried have been pretty much uncontrollable, although quite fun to hurtle around crashing into the water on the vehicle sandbox sim. Also, if you are in a fast car, nothing will rez in time for you to see it before you've gone past. I think I have a VW Beetle convertible which, if I remember rightly, is fairly driveable. If the perms are OK, I'll send you a copy when I am next inworld.
Kelli May karmakanic Join date: 7 Oct 2006 Posts: 1,135	09-17-2008 02:50 I always liked the look of "Primouth" vehicles (and the punning name too). No idea how they drive though. They do a VW cabriolet, but the original Karmann one, not the new abomination erm, version. _____________________ Do worried sheep have nervous ticks? Karmakanix@Sin-Labs http://slurl.com/secondlife/Circe/170/197/504 Karmakanix on SLX http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&MerchantID=61062
Jethro Stubbs Mainlander Join date: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 240	09-17-2008 06:36 I found a Japanese guy making Fiat 500's (and Vespa motorscooters). There is probably nothing smaller or cuter than a 500. If I find/remember the name, I'll post it. _____________________
Amaranthim Talon Voyager, Seeker, Curious Join date: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 12,032	09-17-2008 06:44 http://www.autotrader.com/?LNX=SPGOOGFYCSRCH _____________________ "Yield to temptation. It may not pass your way again. " Robert A. Heinlein http://talonfaire.blogspot.com/ Visit Talon Faire Main: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Misto%20Presto/216/21/155- Main Store XStreets: http://tinyurl.com/6r7ayn
Dominique Aya Registered User Join date: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 2	09-17-2008 07:54 From: Amaranthim Talon http://www.autotrader.com/?LNX=SPGOOGFYCSRCH very funny.
Denise Bonetto Registered User Join date: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 705	09-17-2008 08:00 I fell in love in MH Motors yesterday ..... but I don't have a road, just lots of sea. Lots of very nicely made cars there. _____________________
Osprey Therian I want capslocklock Join date: 6 Jul 2004 Posts: 5,049	09-17-2008 08:05 From: Bree Giffen Or a Pontiac Solstice. I got that and it's neat! Just go to the Pontiac sims. You must not get out much, Bree. Pontiac left nearly a year ago. _____________________ http:www.atomic-raygun.com Combat Cards in Europa [url=http://slurl.com/secondlife/grignano/118/116/]The Photography Studio in Grignano[/url] Mud! Mud! Glorious mud! Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood. So, follow me, follow, down to the hollow, And there let us wallow in glorious mud. Flanders and Swan
Marianne McCann Feted Inner Child Join date: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 7,145	09-17-2008 08:06 From: Kelli May I always liked the look of "Primouth" vehicles (and the punning name too). No idea how they drive though. They do a VW cabriolet, but the original Karmann one, not the new abomination erm, version. I have a custom Primouth Fury pedal car (Thankoo, Akh!). It handles pretty well, actually. _____________________ "There's nothing objectionable nor illegal in having a child-like avatar in itself and we must assume innocence until proof of the contrary." - Lewis PR Linden "If you find children offensive, you're gonna have trouble in this world " - Prospero Linden
Tygarys Soyinka Insane Furry Lag Monster Join date: 17 Sep 2005 Posts: 136	09-17-2008 08:49 What about Nissan? Are their sims still up? _____________________ Tygarys Soyinka Just what every planet needs, cats in charge. - The Doctor
Mjolnir Uriza Hammer of the Gods Join date: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 504	09-17-2008 09:31 look up herbie the love bug in the serch it's a blast to drive it comes with a nice 53 racing jacket so if you you on the linden highway and get passed by a red head in a white 60-something vw is me not Lilo
Osprey Therian I want capslocklock Join date: 6 Jul 2004 Posts: 5,049	09-17-2008 16:48 I should add that Pontiac transferred their 7 sims to United Spinal Association, and there are still a few Pontiac Solstice convertibles for sale on "Motorability" island. _____________________ http:www.atomic-raygun.com Combat Cards in Europa [url=http://slurl.com/secondlife/grignano/118/116/]The Photography Studio in Grignano[/url] Mud! Mud! Glorious mud! Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood. So, follow me, follow, down to the hollow, And there let us wallow in glorious mud. Flanders and Swan
Ghosty Kips Elora's Llama Join date: 2 May 2008 Posts: 2,386	09-17-2008 18:31 I am a BIG MH Motors fan. The cars are very well scripted, and go quite fast - but for regular road driving, wear the HUD, put the car in Cruise mode, keep it in 1st or 2nd gear and you'll be slow enough to handle most roads. The Porsche is reeeeealy nice. _____________________ -- Why aren't you doing something more useful, like playing WoW?
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	09-17-2008 20:53 Pontiac closed? Well I don't really go back to a commercial sim after I've checked it out. But you say Solstice's are still sold there? I know there are other small convertibles like it by other SL makers too. I agree with getting a slow car. Whenever I've driven fast I hit both lag from my computer rendering things as I drive past them and I also hit boundary crossing more often. Maybe if we put speed bumps on the road just before a boundary that will make people slow down.
Abu Nasu Code Monkey Join date: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 476	09-18-2008 03:57 I have a Dominus Shadow R/C. It's definitely small. And it's an absolute blast to drive around in, especially in skate parks and such.
Lindal Kidd Dances With Noobs Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 8,371	09-18-2008 08:15 I'm not buying a car. Have you SEEN the price of HavokGas? _____________________ It's still My World and My Imagination! So there. Lindal Kidd
Mortus Allen Registered User Join date: 28 Apr 2007 Posts: 528	09-18-2008 08:37 If you want something low prim and a 2 seater try the Camera GT by ZA Motors, keep it to 1st or 2nd gear and damp the steering to 80 or 90% and it drives just fine on Linden Roads. If you are looking for more seating, and still low prim and looks good check out the 1964 Coupe De Ville by Tumansky Heavy Industries. Pretty happy with both.

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