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03-10-2006, 11:33 PM
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I think Simon clearly likes his cars, so its more of an enthusiasts buy and that one does have a lot of history! I really think its overpriced compared to what you could buy though...
Aston / Lambo springs to mind
PS - I think it looks damn tough, I like that sort of look. The Impreza / EVO / Integrale also come from a similar looks stable
MB
Aston / Lambo springs to mind
PS - I think it looks damn tough, I like that sort of look. The Impreza / EVO / Integrale also come from a similar looks stable
MB
03-11-2006, 12:05 AM
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03-11-2006, 12:11 AM
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Essex police toyed with the idea of using them as traffic cars at one stage - anything to blag a test drive eh?
03-11-2006, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark,Mar 11 2006, 08:33 AM
I think Simon clearly likes his cars, so its more of an enthusiasts buy and that one does have a lot of history! I really think its overpriced compared to what you could buy though...
Aston / Lambo springs to mind
PS - I think it looks damn tough, I like that sort of look. The Impreza / EVO / Integrale also come from a similar looks stable
MB
Aston / Lambo springs to mind
PS - I think it looks damn tough, I like that sort of look. The Impreza / EVO / Integrale also come from a similar looks stable
MB
DB9's will go the same way.
The RS200 'should' never go down, especially if it's not driven.
I think the comments above are against Lancia's etc, but I would like to see any 'hot hatch'
keep up with 0-60 in 3.6 like the RS200.My dream car used to be a Lotus Esprit S4, I drove one when I was 25 and have never wanted one since.
But as insinuated from the title, the RS200 would not be bought to cruise around in, it would be bought as a piece of history, probably even lent to a museum.
03-11-2006, 03:11 AM
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Haha I dont think a 150bhp fiesta would have my Integrale for breakfast, its quicker than an S any day of the week on any type of road!
I dont think that its time has passed, everywhere I drive it people stop and stare. People love asking questions about it, was in a petrol station next to an Ascari and guess which car everyone was looking at, just a clue, it wasnt the Ascari!!
I dont think that its time has passed, everywhere I drive it people stop and stare. People love asking questions about it, was in a petrol station next to an Ascari and guess which car everyone was looking at, just a clue, it wasnt the Ascari!!
03-11-2006, 03:17 AM
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Oh and its most definately not old hat in terms of performance, 0-60 is 5.6 standard with 210 bhp, so thats quicker than an S then
and mines got 270bhp!!
As someone said its all about the 'fun' factor of the car. Everytime I drive it puts a smile on my face, I would go as far as saying its more fun than my Westfield. The feedback from the car is amazing and it is so special to drive!
and mines got 270bhp!!
As someone said its all about the 'fun' factor of the car. Everytime I drive it puts a smile on my face, I would go as far as saying its more fun than my Westfield. The feedback from the car is amazing and it is so special to drive!