Finding a 4 seater alternative for the S2k
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From: the tracks around Europe
Originally Posted by Jefferson D'arcy,May 14 2006, 07:06 PM
You won't consider testing the S4?
Its a very stealthy and very underrated car. If you have qualms about BMW quality, you might find the Audi is right up your street.
Its a very stealthy and very underrated car. If you have qualms about BMW quality, you might find the Audi is right up your street.
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Originally Posted by stocky,May 14 2006, 11:21 AM
THe RX-8 is faster than you think
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Hypersonic's right - there have been problems with the hi-power version.
Oddly, the RX-8's weren't struggling to keep up with the S2000 at the joint meet. Clearly a better road car than a track car.
I'm saddened to hear that BMW are now part of German Leyland. I hope Audi don't join in, but I feel it's inevitable.
How the mighty are fallen.
Oddly, the RX-8's weren't struggling to keep up with the S2000 at the joint meet. Clearly a better road car than a track car.
I'm saddened to hear that BMW are now part of German Leyland. I hope Audi don't join in, but I feel it's inevitable.
How the mighty are fallen.
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,May 15 2006, 09:04 AM
Oddly, the RX-8's weren't struggling to keep up with the S2000 at the joint meet. Clearly a better road car than a track car.
You'd be suprised, I was. I went on a meet 2 years ago and there was very little in it on the road, he was able to keep apace, and I was not holding back - redline all the way and driving hard.
It doesn't have the same outright power but you can still have a lot of fun with it. The handling is sublime, especially for a 4 door coupe. In it's favour is a unique engine that you get the same high pitch banzai noise similar to the S. That wonderfull 9000rpm red line is a fantastic feeling, it makes you feel like you are driving a sports car. I have driven a standard one round Oulton Park plus I was then taken out by a Pro driver and these cars can handle, much tauter than a 3 series which wallow by comparison!
The car does have a special feeling, it is different and unusual which all helps to put a smile on your face. By definintion a four seater is a compromise and in that context Mazda have done an incredible job.
What about a nearly new Masser Quatroporte?
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From: Bristol-ish
Originally Posted by dws2000,May 15 2006, 10:44 AM
What about a nearly new Masser Quatroporte?
Hate to think what the day-to-day costs would be though...
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Originally Posted by alex.stanley,May 15 2006, 11:31 AM
One of those would be very nice - very exclusive and stunning to look at
Hate to think what the day-to-day costs would be though...
Hate to think what the day-to-day costs would be though...
Beautiful car and very fast but you need deep pockets and to buy with the certain knowledge that the car will hurt you financially
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Think of Maserati as Ferrari without the reliability or residuals and you get the picture.
Fine if you are well enough off to have the luxury of more money than sense.
A client's car was rear ended & the bill came to over
Fine if you are well enough off to have the luxury of more money than sense.
A client's car was rear ended & the bill came to over