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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Busamav,Jan 18 2006, 01:42 PM
That cars not for him then , he has trouble cleaning them

maybe because he knows i cant stand seeing a decent car dirty and that i will go out and wash them .

I was really trying to find an alternative to the 911 rather than just go diving in, but there doesnt seem much that comes close .

btw , an exige was the same to insure as the 911
as noted probably more due to the fact if you have a barking bump you'll need a whole new front or back end at a couple of grand after paining. No bumpers so it doesn't take much to crack it.

lots of other
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 05:07 AM
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I cannot really see an NSX or Skyline being Elise alternatives.

They are just so different.

Might as well suggest an investment porperty!
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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alternative to a 911 though
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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Im still confused as to how he got insurance so damn cheap.

Tesco wont even cover me on a 350Z again im the same age, no point or convictions and live in a low risk area of Taff land....

1150 to insure a 911, stuff the rest id have one of those on the drive already.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob2005,Jan 18 2006, 03:32 PM
Tesco wont even cover me on a 350Z again im the same age, no point or convictions and live in a low risk area of Taff land....

1150 to insure a 911, stuff the rest id have one of those on the drive already.
possibility of them not insuring ethnic minoroties maybe ?

My sons mate has the higher powered RX8 and pays a very small amount imho , in the region of
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Crusoe,Jan 18 2006, 03:10 PM
alternative to a 911 though
true enough!
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Old May 3, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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A guy here has just had his new Exige delivered. 38,000 quid

air con was an extra 1200, paint an extra 1000.

Supercharged engine and 3.9 0-60 mph , he is taking me out this week
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Old May 3, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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You bast Jamie!

Id love one. Sod Porsche, Exige is a loony car

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Old May 3, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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I would love one.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/76093.htm
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Old May 3, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Me too, maybe next year........
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