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Old 12-28-2003, 12:00 PM
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Why oh why did they give the NSX-R to Honda-Hater Hammond ?
Old 12-28-2003, 12:06 PM
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I thought he was quite complementary about it.

What a cracking car though.
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Undeniably very competent, but is it what you would choose to buy with your own money if you had
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Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the NSX, I really do.

But I do think the looks are getting a little too 1980's / 1990's, she is starting to look a little dated.

I therefore have to say here and now I can't wait for the new concept one to go into production. Not that I can afford it.

But Hammond stating that you would not pay
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Each to his own. Didn't fuss me. 911 clearly a great car but a little too many of them on the road for my taste.

Also here in the West Midlands 911s tend to attract the same owners as do BMW M3s. The ones who give the impression of living off immoral earnings. Mark will know what I mean.
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The ones who give the impression of living off immoral earnings. Mark will know what I mean.
Lawyers living off of immoral earnings?? Never!
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thought it was "fair comments" about the NSX_R. I thought they were going to show a sneak preview of the new NSX when he said they needed to replace it

I bet the Civic boys are a bit pissed the Stig didn't throw the CTR around the track
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Always loved the car,one of the best drivers of this world helped to develope the thing, Ayrton Senna. I dont think he as helped with this one though !!
The look is slightly dated id still have one if the lotto!
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I agree that the looks are very 80's but the NSX like the 300 Twin Turbo were real 80 /90 s muscle cars and for the prices you can ppick them up second hand and with Jap running costs as opposed to Porkers Id still have one over a 911.
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Originally posted by Welshman
Also here in the West Midlands 911s tend to attract the same owners as do BMW M3s. The ones who give the impression of living off immoral earnings. Mark will know what I mean.
Yes indeed, Philip - both the M3 and the 911 are cars that I'd love to own and drive, but the image would to some extent put me off both. Around here, more often than not they're driven by those in the same kind of business as da PMW - especially if he had also diversified into unlicensed pharmaceuticals.......

Despite me not being prepared to shell out


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