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Most cars are bloody enormous, Gad. I see it every time I try to squeeze the Leg End next to something D-segment, like a 3er or Mondeo. I remember when E30s were oddly small. It's one of the reasons I cannot really get excited about most cars any more. I'll probably end up looking like a real pauper in a Honda Urban EV or something.
I do like the idea of Hammeriteing something really knobby, like a Bentley or somesuch!
I do like the idea of Hammeriteing something really knobby, like a Bentley or somesuch!
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All Porsches seem to be littered with engine based horror stories. I've never forget that journo who ran a 911 turbo (996?) and spent as much keeping it running as he did to buy it.
The Cayman or Boxster S being the only ones to have as they are off radar but also being reputedly fragile in their own right.
so lotus exige s it is then... right, where do i sign?
going off trend is the only way to avoid hipster inflation
The Cayman or Boxster S being the only ones to have as they are off radar but also being reputedly fragile in their own right.
so lotus exige s it is then... right, where do i sign?
going off trend is the only way to avoid hipster inflation
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From: Hertford
I understand Porsche has engineered-out some of the more stupid design decisions of the early 986 engines.
There have been a few Toyota engine failures in supercharged versions. And you have to re-fit bits of trim. So don't expect Honda levels of perfection. Rod-throwing F20Cs notwithstanding...
There have been a few Toyota engine failures in supercharged versions. And you have to re-fit bits of trim. So don't expect Honda levels of perfection. Rod-throwing F20Cs notwithstanding...
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All Porsches seem to be littered with engine based horror stories. I've never forget that journo who ran a 911 turbo (996?) and spent as much keeping it running as he did to buy it.
The Cayman or Boxster S being the only ones to have as they are off radar but also being reputedly fragile in their own right.
so lotus exige s it is then... right, where do i sign?
going off trend is the only way to avoid hipster inflation
The Cayman or Boxster S being the only ones to have as they are off radar but also being reputedly fragile in their own right.
so lotus exige s it is then... right, where do i sign?
going off trend is the only way to avoid hipster inflation
new looks a much better prospect
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From: Hertford
Honda (White) Elephant...No-one got it at the time, either.
I've just been thumbing through Motor Klassik and the recent auction results have been below 'target' in a lot of cases. But when an E-Type 3.8 Roadster goes for €334K, I'm not surprised.
You could get a lot of new cars for that.
Mind you, in Germany the Hipsters are into driving old junk like Kadetts and prices are hilarious. I'm sure you could get an Astra K (or whatever we're now at) for only a bit more through Carwah! or something.
I've just been thumbing through Motor Klassik and the recent auction results have been below 'target' in a lot of cases. But when an E-Type 3.8 Roadster goes for €334K, I'm not surprised.
You could get a lot of new cars for that.
Mind you, in Germany the Hipsters are into driving old junk like Kadetts and prices are hilarious. I'm sure you could get an Astra K (or whatever we're now at) for only a bit more through Carwah! or something.
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You're right there Unc
nostalgia and rose tinted specs
the excrote was incredibly crude and tail happy with a series of fugging awful motors
points? chocolate distributors and ht leads that sparked when wet
no thanks
the primo was 20 to about 5 years ago but chose carefully
gad.. a low miles 3.5 toyota lumped beasty can be had for £45k albeit Nicks limitations are ever present
nostalgia and rose tinted specs
the excrote was incredibly crude and tail happy with a series of fugging awful motors
points? chocolate distributors and ht leads that sparked when wet
no thanks
the primo was 20 to about 5 years ago but chose carefully
gad.. a low miles 3.5 toyota lumped beasty can be had for £45k albeit Nicks limitations are ever present
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You're right there Unc
nostalgia and rose tinted specs
the excrote was incredibly crude and tail happy with a series of fugging awful motors
points? chocolate distributors and ht leads that sparked when wet
no thanks
the primo was 20 to about 5 years ago but chose carefully
gad.. a low miles 3.5 toyota lumped beasty can be had for £45k albeit Nicks limitations are ever present
nostalgia and rose tinted specs
the excrote was incredibly crude and tail happy with a series of fugging awful motors
points? chocolate distributors and ht leads that sparked when wet
no thanks
the primo was 20 to about 5 years ago but chose carefully
gad.. a low miles 3.5 toyota lumped beasty can be had for £45k albeit Nicks limitations are ever present
I cannot buy this year but one would be a possible in 2018 q3-q4
I can tolerate issues if they are covered by a manufacturer's warranty or if it's the natural consequence of running a classic
but an expensive car that is out of warranty is not for me
slightly o/t I see the latest top Range Rover lists at £176K
can I hear the clatter of 16 hooves over the horizon?
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I would be interested to see the figures on outright purchase vs. company / private lease. I cannot believe people are handing their own money over for stuff like this. I would not pay £176k for a Range Rover. Actually ( and as i've said elsewhere more than once ) I would not be keen handing over £18k for a Micra.
20% VAT not withstanding, modern cars are ridiculously expensive.
20% VAT not withstanding, modern cars are ridiculously expensive.