Fast Lane Daily

former · 02-10-2009, 11:41 PM

Over at Fast Lane Daily, they are having a poll to pick the new car for one of their talking heads. Voting ends Friday, Feb 13th.

The contenders:

Chevy Cobalt SS
Pontiac Solstice GXP coupe
VW GTI
BMW 128i

It's anyone's guess right now between the Solstice and the 128i in terms of votes.

I had the thought that some folks here might have an opinion on the matter.

So, head on over to FLD and click on the POLL tab on the front page. You do need to register, but it's pretty quick. Then click on the green "Vote" part of the button to vote for the car you think he should get.

tbird · 02-11-2009, 05:10 AM

I didn't see a "Poll" on the front page. Can you do a link for us? Thanks.

former · 02-11-2009, 08:28 AM

I wish I could link directly to it, but the site design doesn't seem to allow that.

Perhaps this picture would help.

ptack · 02-11-2009, 12:10 PM

Don't see it.
Which host?

JTdrivin1 · 02-11-2009, 12:55 PM

seems like you have to register and 'sign in' in order to get to it...

ptack · 02-11-2009, 03:47 PM

I'm registered, but I don't see it.
Is this the guy who's like 4' tall and does some of his "hosting" standing on a box? In any case, is he not ready for a 135i?

former · 02-11-2009, 10:14 PM

Yeah... That's the guy. ^

The only way I know how to get to the poll it to login, hit the front page and then click on the Poll tab. It isn't linked to the hosts or a story. Try, try again - the Solstice is still in the lead.

ptack · 02-12-2009, 05:23 AM

You're right, it's tab marked Pull under the main video. You don't have to register to see it, but you do to vote. I didn't register for Fast Lane Daily, I am registered for Garage 419 and apparently they are the same company since Matt Farah is on their host list. If anyone is not that interested in Fast Lane Daily, check out Garage 419.

I voted for the 128i, but I'm not sure he's worthy.

tbird · 02-12-2009, 05:46 AM

I was finally able to vote. I was Vote # 700, and the Solstice is at 681.

Keep voting, it would be nuts to let the Solstice win. While I think that the Solstice is a bit neat looking, and I do love roadsters, if you look at its Repair Count, its numbers are in the tank. The car has habitual repair issues, the BMW does not. Just on that alone, the BMW is better. How could anyone vote for a car that has such habitual repair problems? To me, that just doesn't make sense.

"Pretty but crappy" just doesn't cut it anymore.

F0Bman · 02-12-2009, 02:24 PM

I like all those cars, they all have something truly incredible about them. But the BMW is my favorite for sure.

ptack · 02-13-2009, 06:43 AM

see the OP, it's in the post.

RockChalk135 · 02-13-2009, 12:50 PM

1095 (128) v. 1050 (Solstice)

former · 02-13-2009, 09:01 PM

1206 (128) v. 1219 (Solstice)

Edit: Never mind. Official voting closed at 4PM ET today. I guess they are just letting the poll run.

02-10-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	Fast Lane Daily - Pick Derek's Car Over at Fast Lane Daily, they are having a poll to pick the new car for one of their talking heads. Voting ends Friday, Feb 13th. The contenders: Chevy Cobalt SS Pontiac Solstice GXP coupe VW GTI BMW 128i It's anyone's guess right now between the Solstice and the 128i in terms of votes. I had the thought that some folks here might have an opinion on the matter. So, head on over to FLD and click on the POLL tab on the front page. You do need to register, but it's pretty quick. Then click on the green "Vote" part of the button to vote for the car you think he should get. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008 Last edited by former; 02-11-2009 at 12:38 AM..
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02-11-2009, 05:10 AM	#2
tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	I didn't see a "Poll" on the front page. Can you do a link for us? Thanks. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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02-11-2009, 08:28 AM	#3
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	I wish I could link directly to it, but the site design doesn't seem to allow that. Perhaps this picture would help. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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02-11-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Don't see it. Which host? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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02-11-2009, 12:55 PM	#5
JTdrivin1 1 Love 5 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	seems like you have to register and 'sign in' in order to get to it...
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02-11-2009, 03:47 PM	#6
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I'm registered, but I don't see it. Is this the guy who's like 4' tall and does some of his "hosting" standing on a box? In any case, is he not ready for a 135i? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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02-11-2009, 10:14 PM	#7
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	Yeah... That's the guy. ^ The only way I know how to get to the poll it to login, hit the front page and then click on the Poll tab. It isn't linked to the hosts or a story. Try, try again - the Solstice is still in the lead. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008
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02-12-2009, 05:23 AM	#8
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	You're right, it's tab marked Pull under the main video. You don't have to register to see it, but you do to vote. I didn't register for Fast Lane Daily, I am registered for Garage 419 and apparently they are the same company since Matt Farah is on their host list. If anyone is not that interested in Fast Lane Daily, check out Garage 419. I voted for the 128i, but I'm not sure he's worthy. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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02-12-2009, 05:46 AM	#9
tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	I was finally able to vote. I was Vote # 700, and the Solstice is at 681. Keep voting, it would be nuts to let the Solstice win. While I think that the Solstice is a bit neat looking, and I do love roadsters, if you look at its Repair Count, its numbers are in the tank. The car has habitual repair issues, the BMW does not. Just on that alone, the BMW is better. How could anyone vote for a car that has such habitual repair problems? To me, that just doesn't make sense. "Pretty but crappy" just doesn't cut it anymore. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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02-12-2009, 02:24 PM	#10
F0Bman First Lieutenant 3 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I like all those cars, they all have something truly incredible about them. But the BMW is my favorite for sure. __________________ Fully Restored 1985 Corolla GT-S 1987 328ci SR20DET Drift Car 1989 Honda Civic Si-R Current Project 2002 Corolla CE Daily Driver www.TheTunerSource.com
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02-13-2009, 06:43 AM	#11
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	see the OP, it's in the post. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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02-13-2009, 12:50 PM	#12
RockChalk135 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe, Le Mans, Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle-Area iTrader: (0)	1095 (128) v. 1050 (Solstice) __________________ March 30th, 2009 ED \| 135 Le Mans-Blue \| Black Boston \| Gray poplar \| Premium \| M-Sport \| Cold Weather \| CAS \| iDrive \| Premium Hi-Fi \| iPod \| HD Radio \| Smart Phone... I hope all this stuff doesn't break :-)
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02-13-2009, 09:01 PM	#13
former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	1206 (128) v. 1219 (Solstice) Edit: Never mind. Official voting closed at 4PM ET today. I guess they are just letting the poll run. __________________ -f 2009 135 6MT Montego Blue Coupe, Sport, Prem, Cold, Nav, CA, iPod, Smartphone \| Euro Delivery on 10/25/2008 Last edited by former; 02-13-2009 at 09:33 PM..
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