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Old 07-21-2006, 03:02 AM
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Well, it is now a good few weeks since I sold my S2000 and I now finally have the keys of the replacement in my sweaty paws. I actually started looking for a replacement car back in November last year so it has been a long old haul.

I am married and have 2 kids, however my wife is sufficiently understanding to allow me to run a 2-seat sports car, but draws the line (not totally unreasonably) at me owing a
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Nice

So ....... are you going to bring it along to JAE this weekend?

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nice.

Dare I ask how you actually got/tracked down the one of the front off the Top Gear mag?

There must be a little story there for us all?
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Haven't had time to read your write up yet, but I am so jealous.

Nice choice!
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Can't believe they havent tarmac'd the car park...



nice motor!
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Mmmmmm - Thats all I am going to say while dribbling!

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Nice one Ian!

Didn't even cross my mind that the mystery car would be an NSX!

Lovely colour too.

How would you compare it to the 996? Both seemed very stable, but I didn't get to rag the NSX partiularly when I test drove one a couple of years ago.
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you tease.....

looks luurvely

definite pose material for the pub too

still on for that next week

or tonight?
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Sweet!!

Congrats on getting yourself something other than a Porsche 911 or Lotus Elise
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Don't forget the photos !!

So jealous

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