Finally the Sun is out...and so are the cars.

[TMARCUSK]

I was driving around today and came across my first Audi R8 on road. I couldn't get a side shot, but I followed it for awhile as we were both going the same direction. It definately turns heads. I've never seen so many people nearly wreck, fall off the sidewalk, etc.

[lea69]

R8s are a beautiful car. What do they retail in the US for? In Australia $250k plus. Near 1:1 fx too.

[jryguyi]

msrp $109,000 usd

[e36m34life]

Yup, one of my absolutely all time favorite cars. It really is a looker.

[MagikMark0]

Hello everyone from the NW and Tacoma area, E36 M3 Sedan Owner as of last week. Looking for other M3 nuts on here.

[TMARCUSK]

Yup, one of my absolutely all time favorite cars. It really is a looker.

Definately a killer looking car. I just don't know if I could drop 100K on an Audi. :dunno:

[Garyx5]

looks like the left break light isn't working?:dunno:

[MagikMark0]

So how many of you guys been hitting up Mt. Rainier since the weather has been nice? I went there last weekend, very beautiful up there. Lovin the twisties there.

Any other great roads to drive at around here? How about the roads on Mt St Helens?

[e36m34life]

Definately a killer looking car. I just don't know if I could drop 100K on an Audi. :dunno:

Eh...don't get me wrong, there are other cars in that price range that might be a better option, but the R8 would still be near the top of my list if I had enough dough to even be looking into cars like that :D

[Lavalamp425]

So how many of you guys been hitting up Mt. Rainier since the weather has been nice? I went there last weekend, very beautiful up there. Lovin the twisties there.

Any other great roads to drive at around here? How about the roads on Mt St Helens?

The roads around Mt. St. Helens are fun, and pretty much vacant, but the pavement isn't in good condition in many places, plus its in the middle of nowhere. The problem I have with FS-25 is that it is LONG and I found myself getting tired after a while and wanting some nice straights to just relax.

SR-821, Canyon Road between Ellensburg and Yakima, is a great drive. Follows the Yakima River canyon. You can make it a loop with Mt. Rainier and make a good day out of it :thumbup:

Now that we're totally OT :dunno:

This is from a couple years ago, but summer does indeed bring out the more "unique" cars:
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[E3987]

Check the Northwest section at bimmerforums.com There is a rainier/st. helens cruise set up for this wednesday July 16th. We're meeting up in Tukwila, so check it out if you're up for the 5+ hr cruise.

[TMARCUSK]

Eh...don't get me wrong, there are other cars in that price range that might be a better option, but the R8 would still be near the top of my list if I had enough dough to even be looking into cars like that :D

Definately at the top of the list for sure. I'm a big Porschephile...so I can think of alot of 100K Porsches's that I would buy before the Audi. That said, it's still a Damn nice car and always catches my eye.:thumbup:

[traffic]

The roads around Mt. St. Helens are fun, and pretty much vacant, but the pavement isn't in good condition in many places, plus its in the middle of nowhere. The problem I have with FS-25 is that it is LONG and I found myself getting tired after a while and wanting some nice straights to just relax.

I was in a Miate going through this section, and I found myself getting motion sick. And I was driving!

I've taken my old bike through there a couple times. I come back and my tires look like cones. Worn out sides and brand new middle section.