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07-15-2014, 12:33 AM
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All I want to know is....When am I coming for a ride in it?
Not sure Maccy D's trip advisable though Colin, we'd end up covered in kids like some dodgy 1970's entertainers
Not sure Maccy D's trip advisable though Colin, we'd end up covered in kids like some dodgy 1970's entertainers
07-15-2014, 04:59 AM
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No prob mate. I should get to the meet next week, a bit late but after work. Weather dependant. Will be in beater if raining.
It is an amazing experience in there. It seems to bring out some really admiring glances off some people. It's just fecking nuts. It's easy to say when you've had one for a few days but I would not flog this in a hurry. Last time I felt like this was with the s. I couldn't sleep for days before then felt excited days after. I still feel excited now. It's a really incredible vehicle.
It is an amazing experience in there. It seems to bring out some really admiring glances off some people. It's just fecking nuts. It's easy to say when you've had one for a few days but I would not flog this in a hurry. Last time I felt like this was with the s. I couldn't sleep for days before then felt excited days after. I still feel excited now. It's a really incredible vehicle.
07-15-2014, 07:29 AM
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I drove mine in some pretty shitty conditions and they aren't that bad, but clearly not something you would choose as a mode of transport. A048s are an E marked road tyre and are ok in the wet as long as there isn't huge standing water. ALthough i've been through some big ones at over 80 and survived 
Nottm, you've been pondering for about 4 years - pull your finger out! If you have a road car, then it allows a more extreme second car than an S2000
Nottm, you've been pondering for about 4 years - pull your finger out! If you have a road car, then it allows a more extreme second car than an S2000
but it'll replace that. I will keep my S forever because
1. It's worth f all
2. It's by far the best car i have ever owned
3. Over 12 years we've grown nearly as close as Col and Uncle Jimmy
4. The S can piss the DD gig, it did that for me for years until sproggo arrived
5. The missus just bought another Golf so Sproggo is sorted
07-15-2014, 07:41 AM
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Awesome! Always wanted an Exige and test drove one before I got my second S. Decided against it in the end as I wanted a "one car for everything job" which the S was for me. but as time goes on I can see myself looking at these again, just too cool and an itch I need to scratch at some point! well done. 
07-15-2014, 10:27 PM
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Not been out yet mate! Spending too much time behind the wheel. Weirdly, I'm detailing my bosses m3 this weekend. So I'll get my monthly fix. In honesty, the paint on this exige is near perfect. I won't machine polish but just claybar and wax/seal.
07-15-2014, 10:29 PM
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Yes it's all marina and cortina in there but wow, they know how to make a driver's motor. Took another mate out in it last night. It's just a track car with lights. Nothing more. Absolute hooligan machine.
07-15-2014, 10:31 PM
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Awesome! Always wanted an Exige and test drove one before I got my second S. Decided against it in the end as I wanted a "one car for everything job" which the S was for me. but as time goes on I can see myself looking at these again, just too cool and an itch I need to scratch at some point! well done.
07-15-2014, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by arsie' timestamp='1405408991' post='23244255
Rear end view - what all others will mostly be seeing - is that Ferrari or Cortina Mk1 parts bin? 
Joking of course little green men here 
Joking of course little green men here Yes it's all marina and cortina in there but wow, they know how to make a driver's motor. Took another mate out in it last night. It's just a track car with lights. Nothing more. Absolute hooligan machine.
It's about the only performance car that you can look cool in that doesn't make people angrily envious as far as i can see, i think it's because it's British and the size isn't vulgar.