Krishna and I walked by the McLaren dealership this weekend.
Yeh, they’re bad ass.
I guess that’s why they cost over $300k.
I’m not even sure if I could drive one of these things properly. Check out the specs.
Would you rather have a McLaren or Ferarri?
The more I see the new Sting Ray, the more I like it. What a great value.
GT40. Definitely a crowd pleaser.
This is a perfect platform to strip down and track a car. Gotta love the old M3’s.
350Z with carbon hood.
Carrera S with a GT3 body kit. I’d love to do this to my car… but I think I’m leaning towards saving up for a 911 turbo instead in the future.
M3 with the V8 engine. Gotta love the lines… but I prefer a more neutral color.
2002 ti BMW. Gotta love the design.
New 2015 M3. It’s a huge sedan now. I wonder how it drives with the turbocharged 6 cylinder.
Interior of the M3.
Old school Jaguar. What a beautiful design.
And then the most insanely modded car of the day…
This guy put a lot of money and time into this car.
I mean, seriously.
Look at that interior. That is probably one of the most elegant things I’ve seen in a while.
Even the gas cap is custom.
Lovely R8. The exterior still looks great.
I’m still thinking about that V10 version in California.
There were a ton of Ferraris out there on sunday.
Not sure if I’d ever want to own one, but I’d love to take one out for a spin.
Even all these years, they still look great. I just wonder what it must cost to maintain them.
You don’t see these too often.
The back looks just as nice.
Speaking of yellow lambos…
Not sure what kind of body kit was on the back, but it looked a little different from stock.
Heavily modded S2000.
Really love the wheels on this AMG.
Annie and I rented a Volkswagen CC 2.0 Turbo when we went to California. Surprisingly, this was cheaper than a Mini Cooper (as a rental)!
Given a choice, I’d rather own a BMW 328i or Mercedes C250; however, the VW CC 2.0T probably has the most refined engine and transmission for the money… and makes for a wonderful rental car.
Power
The specs say the VW CC 2.0T has 200hp / 207lb torque and 0-60 in 6.5s. I’m absolutely convinced that this car delivers 0-60 faster. When the turbos spool up, it feels way faster than Audi A5, BMW 328i and Mercedes Benz C250. That’s probably thanks to the DSG (dual clutch transmission). Shifts are instant and keep the turbos spooled when you need the power.
I’m actually astonished by how much power a turbocharged 4 cylinder can deliver when paired with a dual clutch transmission. I just wished they included paddle shifters on the damn thing. It’s 2014 guys!
Handling
The brake pedal was as sensitive as all the other German cars I’ve driven. Overall handling was decent, but wasn’t nearly as refined as a BMW or Mercedes. I’d probably say the greatest flaw was the suspension setup. For whatever reason, the car took an extra bounce over bumps. Without proper dampening, I felt less confident around corners.
Comfort
I’ve read some reviews about the back seats being cramped, but I think they’re fine for people under 5’10”. The front seats are spacious and comfy. Personally, I’d like my seats to have more bolstering around my body, but these seats were decent. We drove over 800 miles in a week, and there wasn’t too much fatigue.
I will note that the cabin is loud—for whatever reason, the noise transferred from the tires were way too loud. For that, the VW CC gets low marks.
In addition, the engine and exhaust noise were non-existent. I would have liked a little more of *that* kind of noise. It was hard to tell if I was revving the engine high unless I looked at the dashboard.
Style
I actually think the back of the car looks better than the front. That being said, the car is a little plain in the front. Considering how stylish the Audi’s are, I would have expected VW to push for a sportier style.
Conclusion
For the price, the VW CC 2.0T is a decent sports sedan. What it lacks in styling, it makes up in its motor and transmission. I’m not sure if I’d personally want to own this car over an Audi, Benz or BMW, but for the price it’s a fair deal.
If you decide to get this car, get the dual clutch model. Also, you can stick with the 2.0 turbo—it’s plenty of power for the chassis.
I’d seriously consider buying this car if it came with flappy paddle shifters and a nicer front exterior… but at that point, the VW CC would essentially be an S4.
Not a huge turn out at Cars and Coffee today—I guess it was because it was Father’s Day.
370Z’s
Nice Subaru with a matte white finish.
GT40
Evo’s
Smart car with tow hook and Lambo style doors.
Aston Vantage
M6 with a bold license plate.
Over the top Viper.
Not sure exactly what this is, but it’s pretty cool. Looks like a variation of the GT40.
Anyway, I detailed my car for about 3-4 hours the day before, just to have a bird take a big crap on it the next day.
The worst part is that the turd blemished the finish a little. I’m hoping that I can buff it out.