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Feb 9, 2007 | 10:10 AM

#21

Nick Graves

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1. Are YOU gonna lend them the money?

2. Ahem, Jaguar X-Type, toes, tread, sham exposed?

Feb 9, 2007 | 10:20 AM

#22

gaddafi

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Originally Posted by matthehat17,Feb 9 2007, 04:42 PM

Why doesn't Ford stop arsing about and simply get on and build us a Mondeo Cosworth? It can be 4WD, have a 500bhp turbocharged V6 and a huge, ostentatious bodykit.

Then I'd be interested!

Vauxhall beat them to it with the Monaro

And who wants one of those?

(for more than

Feb 9, 2007 | 10:46 AM

#23

Bada Bing!

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I think the Monaro's are hideous though. Only the very last VXR 500's would I pay more than 7k for.

Feb 9, 2007 | 10:56 AM

#24

gaddafi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bada Bing!,Feb 9 2007, 07:46 PM

I think the Monaro's are hideous though. Only the very last VXR 500's would I pay more than 7k for.

no argument here

vulgarity on four wheels

Feb 9, 2007 | 11:22 AM

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nickrg3

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300bhp 4x4 as I understood?

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evospyshots/2044...d_focus_rs.html

Feb 9, 2007 | 12:14 PM

#26

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We'll have to reserve judgement till it appears I reckon, as 4WD has been mooted. But making it FWD is a f**king wasted opportunity.

Ford will never make another RWD vehicle in this country IMO.

Feb 9, 2007 | 12:30 PM

#27

nickrg3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bada Bing!,Feb 9 2007, 07:46 PM

I think the Monaro's are hideous though. Only the very last VXR 500's would I pay more than 7k for.

I went passed one this week hurling itself up Reigate hill.. gotta say it sounded ****ing awesome!

you see my VXR vid of it at MPH show? Here. More squeal than roar inside but still handy driving.