# Mafia Machinez: Big Body discussion ITT. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [November 25, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476 "2011-11-25T16:14:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/21 "2011-11-26T06:55:43Z")
I can’t recommend anything really. I ain’t balla enough for a 7-series. I think every car you listed will turn into a nightmare approximately 2,250 miles after you buy. ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/22 "2011-11-26T07:05:13Z")
Gotta be out cho mind to own any of those out of warranty. ---
**Author:** ![Phate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Phate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Phate)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/23 "2011-11-26T08:13:56Z")
To talk me out of an E39 M5, someone explained to me that just because the once-$60k car is now in the mid 20’s, does not mean that the cost of parts has depreciated to match. I can only imagine its even worse with depreciated luxo-barges like those. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/24 "2011-11-26T09:14:52Z")
> [@Picked up a 99 1.8T 5spd Avant for the wifey today..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-a-99-1-8t-5spd-avant-for-the-wifey-today/44632/69): > > Gotta be out cho mind to own any of those out of warranty. I honestly think you’ll be okay with Lexus or Infiniti. The Euro ones, not so sure about. I got my M with 32kmi in May 2010 at Lia Infiniti. I’m now at 75k. In that time, other than me doing normal maintenance (I’m a maintenance stickler - follow strict schedules that I setup), I’ve only had the following happen: 1. When I bought it, I noticed my seat would move back and wheel would go up when I was leaving…BUT…it wouldn’t go back when I got back in the car. Had fixed under warranty obviously. 2. I blew (not the car - but me because of something I did) a wheel bearing on my way home from FL. I stopped in Philly and umm…kind of went over a one lane bridge a little quick. May or may not have caught some air. I guess when I may or may not have landed, it did something to the driver side wheel bearing or whatever. Was fine prior to the bridge, noisy as hell after lol. In my defense, it was like 3am, I had been driving for like 15hrs, and it was the back country of Philly…so I didn’t know the roads and the bridge just jumped out at me. :rofl Went to the dealer, they couldn’t separate the knuckle/hub/axle so they just replaced the entire thing for me. That is the only two issues I’ve had with my car and I will admit that I’m an aggressive driver. All of my electronics (other than the seat), work fine. I haven’t spent anything on parts as I’m still under warranty till 88kmi. At this rate, and with how I maintain my car, it’ll be fine till at least 120kmi I’m guessing. Bottom line is…take care of it, and it will take care of you. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/25 "2011-11-26T09:48:01Z")
Lexus will be fine out of warranty (still do your homework)…you’d have to be more drunk than me@GNR last Saturday to justify buying Euro of that age ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/26 "2011-11-26T10:12:41Z")
Dibs on GMC. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/27 "2011-11-26T14:40:01Z")
> [@Starcraft](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starcraft/27997/64): > > Have you driven one? Fucking living room on wheels with an awesome comfortable ride. Fuck a Crown Prick. Mid 90’s Lincoln Town Car \> \* > [@Which bag of milk gets the best MPG?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/which-bag-of-milk-gets-the-best-mpg/46783/27): > > 760li or ls460l. > [@Wine Tasting @ The Irishman (on main near Evans) 4/15/08 8pm](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wine-tasting-the-irishman-on-main-near-evans-4-15-08-8pm/46835/10): > > My pick is: > > Lexus LS \> Infiniti M (my car is kind of basic and still has a load of features - but the fully loaded ones come with rear reclining seats, rear cooled seats, etc. so it is definitely in this class of car IMO but it’s a newer brand who’s still building it’s reputuation, etc.) \> Audi A8 \> BMW 7-Series \> Benz \> Panamera \> Maserati \> \* > > The above is based on overall value, etc. > > Based on looks only: > > LS \> A8 \> 7-Series \> new M-series \> \* > > I am a HUGE fan of the new LS460’s…definitely hope to own one after the M or a few years later. Such an awesome car. Bottom line, to me, is anything Japanese \> anyone else. German/Euro cars are more expensive to maintain, tend to not be as reliable, and usually cost more than their Japanese counterparts. I’ll probably always buy Japanese. I’ve done some serious reading on the LS, they seem to be very reliable and have very few problems if any. I guess 2007 was iffy on the LS460 due to it being the first year of a redesign. The 460L is an amazing car, the back seat is so awesome. > [@FS: Camcorder, Cat5, Lighting](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-camcorder-cat5-lighting/46677/22): > > and it’s certified! > > [http://www.langanaudieast.com/certified/Audi/2006-Audi-A8-ff923c030a0d048e0013aa4e44e28bf7.htm](http://www.langanaudieast.com/certified/Audi/2006-Audi-A8-ff923c030a0d048e0013aa4e44e28bf7.htm) How many S8’s do you guys see? > [@Random Picture Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-picture-thread/34324/344): > > I can’t recommend anything really. I ain’t balla enough for a 7-series. > > I think every car you listed will turn into a nightmare approximately 2,250 miles after you buy. I think you are correct on the nightmare. I would love to know what an average visit to the dealership for an S65 would cost. > [@What in the fawking hell?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-in-the-fawking-hell/46822/16): > > Dibs on GMC. :rofl GMC stays. This would replace the S2000 **IF** I did it. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/28 "2011-11-26T19:22:41Z")
Fu. I’m about to buy a used one but all of them have the gay 4.8/4spd combo, which is… gay. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/29 "2011-11-26T20:19:56Z")
STS-V? ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/30 "2011-11-26T20:44:37Z")
> [@WTB: Coins](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-coins/43590/36): > > Fu. > > I’m about to buy a used one but all of them have the gay 4.8/4spd combo, which will get good fuel mileage and has more than enough power to tow anything that I’ll ever own, or think of towing Fixed ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/31 "2011-11-26T20:53:11Z")
While a powerful ass car…the STS-V isn’t even in the same ball park as these cars…not even a question. While I would buy another Infiniti (fully loaded) in a heart beat…the Lexus LS is by far the sexiest car on the planet as far as regular non-exotics go. What a car. (in order of interior that I think is best) ![http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/UpperTheLover/My%20LS460L/17122009175.jpg](http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/UpperTheLover/My%20LS460L/17122009175.jpg) ![http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/UpperTheLover/My%20LS460L/17122009181.jpg](http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb279/UpperTheLover/My%20LS460L/17122009181.jpg) ![http://image.automobilemag.com/f/9491879+w750+st0/0804_02_z+2007_lexus_lS460L+more_rear_legroom.jpg](http://image.automobilemag.com/f/9491879+w750+st0/0804_02_z+2007_lexus_lS460L+more_rear_legroom.jpg) ![http://www.babez.de/lexus/ls460/pic04.jpg](http://www.babez.de/lexus/ls460/pic04.jpg) ![http://www.auto-couture.com/nissan/y50_cp/img5.jpg](http://www.auto-couture.com/nissan/y50_cp/img5.jpg) ![http://www.dragtimes.com/albums/2006-Infiniti-M45-Mac-Mini-Front-Row/2006_M45_Sport_Interior_WideAngle.jpg](http://www.dragtimes.com/albums/2006-Infiniti-M45-Mac-Mini-Front-Row/2006_M45_Sport_Interior_WideAngle.jpg) ![http://www.expressionforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Car-BMW-7-Series.jpg](http://www.expressionforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Car-BMW-7-Series.jpg) ![http://futurecarsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2009-bmw-7-series-individual-1.jpg](http://futurecarsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2009-bmw-7-series-individual-1.jpg) ![http://newcarpictures.info/wp-content/uploads/pictures/audi-a8-183.jpeg](http://newcarpictures.info/wp-content/uploads/pictures/audi-a8-183.jpeg) ![http://www.luxuo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Audi-A8-interior1.jpg](http://www.luxuo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Audi-A8-interior1.jpg) ![http://facecarsx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mercedes-benz-s65-amg-w221-s-class.jpg](http://facecarsx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mercedes-benz-s65-amg-w221-s-class.jpg) ![http://mercedesbenzblogphotodb.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/the-new-mercedes-benz-s-class-viii-5.jpg](http://mercedesbenzblogphotodb.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/the-new-mercedes-benz-s-class-viii-5.jpg) And then you have this: ![http://www.dragtimes.com/images_dyno/9200-2006-Cadillac-STS-V-Dyno.jpg](http://www.dragtimes.com/images_dyno/9200-2006-Cadillac-STS-V-Dyno.jpg) ![http://img.thenewestcars.com/wallpapers/Cadillac-STS-V-4.jpg](http://img.thenewestcars.com/wallpapers/Cadillac-STS-V-4.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/32 "2011-11-26T20:58:15Z")
Wish I could find my balls and pull the trigger on a sts-v ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/33 "2011-11-26T21:05:44Z")
> [@STM Update: 98 GSX Build, Ricer Evo and Shop Pics](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stm-update-98-gsx-build-ricer-evo-and-shop-pics/45299/18): > > Fuck a Crown Prick. > Mid 90’s Lincoln Town Car \> \* > . I dont like them. My grandmother had a '91 and a '97 and I never cared for them. The Grand Marquis my mom had as a rental was much better. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/34 "2011-11-26T21:08:52Z")
![http://www.automotorblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cadillac-sts-2.bmp](http://www.automotorblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cadillac-sts-2.bmp) ![http://img2.netcarshow.com/Cadillac-CTS-V_2009_800x600_wallpaper_01.jpg](http://img2.netcarshow.com/Cadillac-CTS-V_2009_800x600_wallpaper_01.jpg) STS-V = Badass ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/35 "2011-11-26T21:12:40Z")
I dunno man. I agree it’s a great car performance wise…but I wouldn’t call it a Mafia Machine based on it’s interior. Looks…American…to me :lol. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/36 "2011-11-26T21:16:10Z")
American interior = junk. Correction, American vehicles = junk. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2011, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/37 "2011-11-26T21:19:26Z")
:lol I will admit they are getting better the last few years. There are a couple of American cars I’d consider… ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2011, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/38 "2011-11-27T13:02:07Z")
> [@WTB: Coins](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-coins/43590/36): > > Fu. > > I’m about to buy a used one but all of them have the gay 4.8/4spd combo, which is… gay. Look for an SLT if you want one with a 5.3L or 6.2L, I don’t believe the 4.8L was an option on the SLT trim, just the SLE’s. To me the six-deuce was overkill, I almost bought another white Denali when I bought my truck but maybe next time. > [@Dread"](#): > > STS-V? > [@Dread"](#): > > ![http://www.automotorblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cadillac-sts-2.bmp](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/e/4e7a7c37d828916a5150fbf2a6abf81dd9def552.bmp) > > ![http://img2.netcarshow.com/Cadillac-CTS-V_2009_800x600_wallpaper_01.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/9/29ad67779fed2b9d00af6bede2b4fd596e5972a8.jpeg) > > STS-V = Badass Don’t get me wrong, they’re great cars and make unreal power but the STS-V to me looks close to the CTS-V in styling and I think I’d rather have more of a roller than a racer. The old fuck inside me could care less about going like hell anymore lololol. The more I read and look at the Lexus LS the more I want one. ![http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll305/jwimages/IMG_7643.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/7/27e052be8ccb536c0342e3c472a13a80900ecb54.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2011, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/39 "2011-11-27T13:44:57Z")
Well clearly the Lexus and Inifiti are CP getters. Gotta get dat dat dat > ![http://www.dragtimes.com/albums/2006-Infiniti-M45-Mac-Mini-Front-Row/2006_M45_Sport_Interior_WideAngle.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/9/d9b82e7f3845500e8d898ea39b31d6b32e2d7156.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476/40 "2011-11-27T17:10:35Z")
:lol @ this thread. And yeah, LS is where it’s at man. If you can, get it! And Red, yes, the LS and M interiors are perfect. Figures, they are both Japanese. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mafia-machinez-big-body-discussion-itt/261476.md?page=3)