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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:20 AM
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Mid life crisis at 30 , heck by the time you get to 50 a Lamborgini or Ferrari will surely be on order .
Which is only a problem if you can't afford the entry fee.

From the way Gibbo is going, he'll have a different one for each day of the week.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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Well I have looked long and hard as I tend to look for a new car after 2 years and my 2 year lease is up at the end of this month. Nothing else compares at anywhere near the same $$ so I am going to buy out my lease and keep it. It's small manouvarable still turns heads fits 4 goes like a scalded rabbit has 34000 km on the clock.... I'll have another think in 12 months. If I was looking I reakon the 300C SRT looks the goods... in Black with chrome wheels
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by nugsdad
If I was looking I reakon the 300C SRT looks the goods... in Black with chrome wheels
Those things tickle my fancy too but definitely not as a replacement for the 8.

I toyed with the idea of foisting one on 'er indoors as a family car but the back seat is pretty small for something so big. When I shut my eyes to the bling factor and power I also have nagging thoughts about the suspension tune and interior quality. Frankly, the F6 Typhoon makes a more convincing case in everything but looks.

Still, I'm gonna test drive one just for the hell of it.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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Mmmm 300 C Chrysler
Now thats a car !! No car turns heads like a Black 300C with 22's on it
And for the track a 2nd hand MX5 .
Nearly scored one over the weekend for 8 grand . Drop a 13B REW and for 13-15 Grand no one can touch your *** !
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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I suddenly want to buy a Lotus Exige S





http://www.autoclub.com.au/2006/02/lotus-exige-s.html
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:24 AM
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Nice @ the Exige :D

That would have to be on my wishlist for my next car.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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exige is too much or a go-cart...

maybe a honda xga in 2008? or the new BMW m3 thats coming soon
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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i'll add a pic of the honda xga, does resemble our car alot doesn't it
Attached Thumbnails Whats your next car?-mar1xga.jpg  
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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exige is too much or a go-cart...

maybe a honda xga in 2008? or the new BMW m3 thats coming soon

A go-kart that does 0-100 in 5.2 secs
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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What about a car that costs half as much as a Revelation otr, but still has ESP, ABS, EBD and ltd slip diff, leather, heated seats, sunroof, aluminium pedals, weighs in less than 1200kg, and does 0-100 in 8.2 stock? And here's the rub, spend another $1700 on an ECU upgrade, and you have a 40% power boost. There's quite a few dealers, too, and you can buy one tomorrow.

Anyone guess what it is?

Oh yeah, it's a four seater, too
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
What about a car that costs half as much as a Revelation otr, but still has ESP, ABS, EBD and ltd slip diff, leather, heated seats, sunroof, aluminium pedals, weighs in less than 1200kg, and does 0-100 in 8.2 stock? And here's the rub, spend another $1700 on an ECU upgrade, and you have a 40% power boost. There's quite a few dealers, too, and you can buy one tomorrow.

Anyone guess what it is?

Oh yeah, it's a four seater, too
New 159 ALFA ROMEO with 3.2 V6
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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...costs half as much as a Revelation....
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
...costs half as much as a Revelation....
Can't be the Alfa as it's list price is $74,990

I was browsing through the alfa brochures and noticed that none of the "technical specifications" include the length of the car... Strange..

Check out the city fuel consumption 19L/100km Can't see anyone complaining about the 8's consumption... Mind you the thing comes with a full size spare - a plus in my book - but it looks like a Mazda 6 and that means it will never get past the Finance Director...

So Timbo what is this masked marvel that you have discovered???

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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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...ain't Japanese (or French!!!)
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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Is it a Ford?
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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Polo or Golf (if you are a good bargainer) GTi.... such an easy question
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
.... (or French!!!)
Thanks to your God... We don't want to get "you know who "over excited...
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Polo or Golf (if you are a good bargainer) GTi.... such an easy question
..hard to get a new Golf GTI for half the price of a Revelation...they quickly get over $50k OTR once you go above base
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Talking

Hey Taka can you put in an order for me too?? I like that car a lot....love the colour.....love the styles....niiicceeee
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
What about a car that costs half as much as a Revelation otr, but still has ESP, ABS, EBD and ltd slip diff, leather, heated seats, sunroof, aluminium pedals, weighs in less than 1200kg, and does 0-100 in 8.2 stock? And here's the rub, spend another $1700 on an ECU upgrade, and you have a 40% power boost. There's quite a few dealers, too, and you can buy one tomorrow.

Anyone guess what it is?

Oh yeah, it's a four seater, too
Come on Tim spill the beans , tell us what is your next ride
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 05:05 AM
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Timbo,

Is it the... Mini Cooper S?
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Cooper S...no, the new one is not a patch on the original (and they are too 'spensive, anyway)
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
..hard to get a new Golf GTI for half the price of a Revelation...they quickly get over $50k OTR once you go above base
Yes but it's not hard to get a Polo GTI, is it?
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Timbo

Are you going for the DSG / OR straight manual ??

Heres a link

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...dsg-review.htm


If only it had the looks of the RX8
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