Comments on: Mercedes buyout of McLaren looks likely http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:24:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: maddawg0 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-294355 maddawg0 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:49:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-294355 Its funny alot of people bag the SLR Mclaren saying its ugly and thats the final story and move onto ford and shelby... But how many ford GT's out there can keep up with an SLR mclaren on a track, and yet be able to drive cross country for endless amounts of miles without breaking down once. Go watch Jeremy Clarkson talking about the SLR on Top Gear, and he made a great point, a super car with supercar conviencence, its brilliant... and you shouldnt be supprised from from the price tag. Its funny alot of people bag the SLR Mclaren saying its ugly and thats the final story and move onto ford and shelby… But how many ford GT’s out there can keep up with an SLR mclaren on a track, and yet be able to drive cross country for endless amounts of miles without breaking down once.

Go watch Jeremy Clarkson talking about the SLR on Top Gear, and he made a great point, a super car with supercar conviencence, its brilliant… and you shouldnt be supprised from from the price tag.

]]> By: GMrules http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287912 GMrules Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:04:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287912 Mclaren is nothing more than a Corvette wannabe that failed to impress. They should hire some GM engineers next time and maybe, just maybe they'll build a car worth buying. Nah, who am I kidding, everyone would rather have a Gm product over this pile o shit. :D Mclaren is nothing more than a Corvette wannabe that failed to impress. They should hire some GM engineers next time and maybe, just maybe they’ll build a car worth buying.

Nah, who am I kidding, everyone would rather have a Gm product over this pile o ****. :D

]]> By: Tim_s http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287878 Tim_s Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:35:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287878 GM site. What are you talking about? GM site. What are you talking about?

]]> By: GMrules http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287835 GMrules Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:20:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287835 GM haters need to leave please. This is a GM site thank you very much. GM haters need to leave please. This is a GM site thank you very much.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287779 Andre Neves Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:08:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287779 Jason, I agree with you totally. Jason,
I agree with you totally.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287778 Andre Neves Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:07:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287778 ^Wow, your really dumb. ^Wow, your really dumb.

]]> By: GMrules http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287736 GMrules Wed, 20 Dec 2006 02:54:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287736 Who cares. Buy a godamn vette if you want a real car. Who cares. Buy a godamn vette if you want a real car.

]]> By: Jason http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287536 Jason Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:40:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287536 Jazz, as long as Mercedes flows it's strategy of mushy steering, overweight and automatic slushbox cars to McLaren like it did with the SLR then Ferrari has nothing to worry about. The SLR is a car for rich guys' wives like Donald Trump and Erikson (Malibu Enzo crasher) and heiresses like Paris Hilton. McLaren hasn't built a real drivers car since the F1. Jazz, as long as Mercedes flows it’s strategy of mushy steering, overweight and automatic slushbox cars to McLaren like it did with the SLR then Ferrari has nothing to worry about. The SLR is a car for rich guys’ wives like Donald Trump and Erikson (Malibu Enzo crasher) and heiresses like Paris Hilton. McLaren hasn’t built a real drivers car since the F1.

]]> By: dre http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287458 dre Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:36:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287458 i agree, jazz. i would still take one in a mili sec..... but money talks so who knows what will happen/ i agree, jazz. i would still take one in a mili sec….. but money talks so who knows what will happen/

]]> By: Jazz http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287452 Jazz Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:19:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287452 Why would DaimlerChrysler do this? The only reason that I can come up with is that they want to build cars under the McLaren marque to compete with Ferrari and not be beholden to a Mercedes shape and platform. Seriously as great a car as the SLR is it is just wierd looking from certain angles. Mostly the front and side. Why would DaimlerChrysler do this? The only reason that I can come up with is that they want to build cars under the McLaren marque to compete with Ferrari and not be beholden to a Mercedes shape and platform.

Seriously as great a car as the SLR is it is just wierd looking from certain angles. Mostly the front and side.

]]> By: Fasterbater http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287373 Fasterbater Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:46:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287373 Lotus has been working closely with nissan on the new gtr's suspension, cosworth on the engine, and renault on the materials and transmission. Go Carlos! Back on topic though, McLaren doesn't need to make a new F1 road car, IMO. They've established themselves as a capable design house and engineering firm with the production of that vehicle, and now they're looking to improve their name as a general supercar manufacturer. Supercars these days don't have a specific cylinder or door count anymore, and they don't have to be mid-engined either. But a Mid-engined, low displacement high-revving v8 in a lightweight composite chassis would do wonders for marketing as a new successor to the fabled F1. Look at the Caparo T1, which in my opinion, is the true follow-up to the 90's Mclaren F1. 3 of the top designers for the Mclaren teamed up together to build this road and track monster, and it's the only vehicle that reads a spec sheet damn similar to that of the current Grand Prix cars. Either way, McLaren won't stain it's name building a car that won't wear it's badge properly. Lotus has been working closely with nissan on the new gtr’s suspension, cosworth on the engine, and renault on the materials and transmission. Go Carlos! Back on topic though, McLaren doesn’t need to make a new F1 road car, IMO. They’ve established themselves as a capable design house and engineering firm with the production of that vehicle, and now they’re looking to improve their name as a general supercar manufacturer. Supercars these days don’t have a specific cylinder or door count anymore, and they don’t have to be mid-engined either. But a Mid-engined, low displacement high-revving v8 in a lightweight composite chassis would do wonders for marketing as a new successor to the fabled F1. Look at the Caparo T1, which in my opinion, is the true follow-up to the 90’s Mclaren F1. 3 of the top designers for the Mclaren teamed up together to build this road and track monster, and it’s the only vehicle that reads a spec sheet damn similar to that of the current Grand Prix cars. Either way, McLaren won’t stain it’s name building a car that won’t wear it’s badge properly.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287370 meanpants555 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:12:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287370 Paris Hilton scoots around in a SLR by the way. Paris Hilton scoots around in a SLR by the way.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287369 meanpants555 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:11:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287369 My point being that maybe McLaren would do the same under Mercedes. My point being that maybe McLaren would do the same under Mercedes.

]]> By: meanpants555 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287368 meanpants555 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:09:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287368 Lotus has a consultancy division called Lotus Engineering that advises numerous manufacturers. I think it's mostly suspension related work. The car won't necessarily be badged as such ie: Isuzu Impulse or the formidably Lotus Carlton, but many go to Lotus since they know their schizzle. Lotus has a consultancy division called Lotus Engineering that advises numerous manufacturers. I think it’s mostly suspension related work. The car won’t necessarily be badged as such ie: Isuzu Impulse or the formidably Lotus Carlton, but many go to Lotus since they know their schizzle.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287364 Stuart Mon, 18 Dec 2006 06:48:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287364 Volvo might not be great but at this moment they can make more money then the whole of GM put together including Saab. Personally I prefer Mercedes either way Volvo might not be great but at this moment they can make more money then the whole of GM put together including Saab. Personally I prefer Mercedes either way

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287360 Veda Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:08:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287360 ???, why don't you elaborate on why volvo's aren't great? ???, why don’t you elaborate on why volvo’s aren’t great?

]]> By: Eisen Faust http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287356 Eisen Faust Mon, 18 Dec 2006 03:56:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287356 ahh i just noticed the correction... thanks ahh i just noticed the correction… thanks

]]> By: Eisen Faust http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287355 Eisen Faust Mon, 18 Dec 2006 03:54:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287355 Forget about all this volvo talk - this is a McLaren story! and I seriously hope they correct the glaring flaw in the story for the betterment of all - Bruce McLaren founded McLaren! thats a great way to alienate all New Zealanders LLN Forget about all this volvo talk – this is a McLaren story! and I seriously hope they correct the glaring flaw in the story for the betterment of all – Bruce McLaren founded McLaren! thats a great way to alienate all New Zealanders LLN

]]> By: Sharif http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287353 Sharif Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:05:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287353 For the record I tried talking in a unbiased manner. Anyway I think Benz should go through with purchasing the rest of the company because it would help both parties. Question, what is going on with Lotus, are the still thinking about potentially doing work with other car brands? Cause if they are that would be sweet powered by McLaren, tuned by AMG, and suspension by Lotus. For the record I tried talking in a unbiased manner. Anyway I think Benz should go through with purchasing the rest of the company because it would help both parties. Question, what is going on with Lotus, are the still thinking about potentially doing work with other car brands? Cause if they are that would be sweet powered by McLaren, tuned by AMG, and suspension by Lotus.

]]> By: Sharif http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287352 Sharif Sun, 17 Dec 2006 23:59:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287352 I kind of disagree volvo does make some nice cars like the S 60R, I personally think their only problem is that they are luxury-sport cars but that makes no sense cuz as a sports car its over weight and its underpowered. Still they are nice cars + their safe. So Eisen Faust I kind have to break it to you Saab sucks. They are also heavy, underpowered, less reliable, and according to me they look intensely ugly. Either way they are both pointlessly overpriced. I kind of disagree volvo does make some nice cars like the S 60R, I personally think their only problem is that they are luxury-sport cars but that makes no sense cuz as a sports car its over weight and its underpowered. Still they are nice cars + their safe. So Eisen Faust I kind have to break it to you Saab sucks. They are also heavy, underpowered, less reliable, and according to me they look intensely ugly. Either way they are both pointlessly overpriced.

]]> By: ??? http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287347 ??? Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:53:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287347 I don't want offend anyone but Volvo's aren't that great.... nobody really cares for them.... so don't go flashing off that you have one and think your cool I don’t want offend anyone but Volvo’s aren’t that great…. nobody really cares for them…. so don’t go flashing off that you have one and think your cool

]]> By: Eisen Faust http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287319 Eisen Faust Sat, 16 Dec 2006 20:54:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287319 And someone needs to get over that ford owned abortion they call Volvo. Buy a Saab if you want to be Different And someone needs to get over that ford owned abortion they call Volvo. Buy a Saab if you want to be Different

]]> By: Eisen Faust http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287318 Eisen Faust Sat, 16 Dec 2006 20:50:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287318 Hell LLN, are you forgeting about the legendary New Zealander Bruce McLaren?!! I'm Pretty sure a 10 year old Ron Dennis Didnt Found McLaren back in the 60's you ignorant twats Hell LLN, are you forgeting about the legendary New Zealander Bruce McLaren?!! I’m Pretty sure a 10 year old Ron Dennis Didnt Found McLaren back in the 60’s you ignorant twats

]]> By: maqm3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287308 maqm3 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:42:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287308 "...founder Ron Dennis..." Ron Dennis is not the founder of McLaren. This mistake is a bit unprofessional. “…founder Ron Dennis…” Ron Dennis is not the founder of McLaren. This mistake is a bit unprofessional.

]]> By: chevy490 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287305 chevy490 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:14:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287305 s-60 i thought whoopin ur ass and making ur mom give me head in front of u was enough!but no here u go being all gay again! s-60 i thought whoopin ur ass and making ur mom give me head in front of u was enough!but no here u go being all gay again!

]]> By: Saud http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287290 Saud Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:16:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287290 S-60 stop insulting GM because of one jackass. S-60 stop insulting GM because of one jackass.

]]> By: Andre Neves http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287289 Andre Neves Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:13:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287289 I believe the only reason they didn't produce the amazing chrysler ME-four12 is because of Mercedes not wanting anything interfering with the sales of the wanna-be supercar SLR. Sorry, I just don't like it. I believe the only reason they didn’t produce the amazing chrysler ME-four12 is because of Mercedes not wanting anything interfering with the sales of the wanna-be supercar SLR. Sorry, I just don’t like it.

]]> By: Saud http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287288 Saud Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:13:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287288 Nice. But I hope their next project is executed in a more McLaren F1 style. Nice. But I hope their next project is executed in a more McLaren F1 style.

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287273 The Stig Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:53:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287273 @ megator, Alonso may want to reconsider his move to McLaren if the reliability does not improve beyond what we've seen. @ megator,

Alonso may want to reconsider his move to McLaren if the reliability does not improve beyond what we’ve seen.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287271 A4 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:20:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287271 a volvo, better watch out yaris's.. here comes S60 a volvo, better watch out yaris’s.. here comes S60

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287270 A4 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:19:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287270 WOOOOW WOOOOW

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287263 Stuart Sat, 16 Dec 2006 07:03:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287263 Imagine the Mclaren F1 with the Chrysler ME4-12 AMG Quad turbo. Shit that would be a possible 280mph. Anyway seems like a good idea as long as they bring out the new models with Mclaren badges and not Mercedes-Benz. P.S. AMG is a tuning company, Mclaren actually makes cars. Its like comparing Shelby to Astom-Martin @ Ford Imagine the Mclaren F1 with the Chrysler ME4-12 AMG Quad turbo. **** that would be a possible 280mph. Anyway seems like a good idea as long as they bring out the new models with Mclaren badges and not Mercedes-Benz.

P.S. AMG is a tuning company, Mclaren actually makes cars. Its like comparing Shelby to Astom-Martin @ Ford

]]> By: americanrevolution http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287262 americanrevolution Sat, 16 Dec 2006 06:54:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287262 Especially jealous of the Volvo. Not much a girl wouldn't do on the front seat of one of those. No, S-60, I'll keep my old Z-28. Nay, I'll even keep my new Civic over your "chick-magnet" Volvo. Especially jealous of the Volvo. Not much a girl wouldn’t do on the front seat of one of those. No, S-60, I’ll keep my old Z-28. Nay, I’ll even keep my new Civic over your “chick-magnet” Volvo.

]]> By: S-60-driver http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287245 S-60-driver Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:50:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287245 I drive a Volvo. I have a hot g.f. I have money. Ya jealous, CHEVY?? GM is CRAP!!!! I drive a Volvo. I have a hot g.f. I have money. Ya jealous, CHEVY?? GM is CRAP!!!!

]]> By: chevy490 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely.html/comment-page-1#comment-287240 chevy490 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:42:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/15/mercedes-buyout-of-mclaren-looks-likely/#comment-287240 sorry for using caps my bad! sorry for using caps my bad!

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