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Old 01-23-2002, 01:51 PM
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One of my toys, like StevenM I have some of the two wheeled variety, which usually cover about 20-30,000 miles per year.

In an pathetic attempt to justify another fast toy, I told my wife the S2000 would be a fun car that we could both drive, on sunny days etc, now the children are more independent. So I px'd the Jag (Old mans image, but dead comfy), and persuaded my wife to buy a new Civic ( cos that would be our main family car wouldn't it) Great, also as we could negotiate a keen deal with the local Honda dealership on two cars

However, since acquiring the S in October have covered about 8000 miles, and not been near the Bikes. (and no I'm not afraid to ride in a bit of snow/rain or frost)

So it's very much used as my primary transport, although not brought with that intention.

(StevenM - I also have a new one on order, a R1150GS which should be delivered to the UK on 31 Jan) Summer will be full of dilemmas
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Originally posted by johnnyuk
Better quality than my last car - a Merc!
Hmmmm.... I spent last weekend with my mate up in Boston, Lincs and went for a ride in his new Merc - a 500CL

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by PWE 896
[B]This is by far and away the best car I've ever owned. It isn't a mode of transport to me, it's thrilling entertainment every time I ride in it. Sheer adrenalin rush. That's why it isn't just my primary car, it's my only car! Why would I want to drive anything else?
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Originally posted by graybloke
StevenM - I also have a new one on order, a R1150GS which should be delivered to the UK on 31 Jan. Summer will be full of dilemmas
Nice bike! I know 3 people who have purchased these over the last 6 months, one of the guys had his stolen and has now replaced it.

I decided some time back that I would get rid of both the bikes and get something in-between that I could use for both weekend fun and a daily comute into the City.

The SV was nice but a bit slow on the A1M bit and the 748 was too noisy and uncomfortable. Last October a blue van took out the SV and I am now awaiting a settlement from their insurance.

(If I have to work weekends I sometimes use the S2000)
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7 days a week, 365 a year,come rain, snow, ice and on two days a year (let it be 11th, 12th May) Sun
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Only car - and most cherished of any I've owned
17 months down the line, and I still love every mile
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ONLY CAR

What's the point in having a car like this if you are only going to drive it a few thousand miles a year and keep it in the garage - unless you're just interested in selling it again?!!!

Ditch the shopping or commuting mobile, buy a hard-top and let it be a S2000 summer every day!!!



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It'll be my "main" car on the insurance but will proably drive it 50/50 with the Fiesta, especially when parking anywhere potentially hostile (the cinema, pub car parks etc). I suggested that we use my girlfriend's Civic for such purposes but got a slap
Reasons for the Fiesta are economy and winter suitability. It'll make me appreciate the S even more
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Only car.

Who wants to drive anything else?!?
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TOY..........But still managed to put 7500miles since September 2001.


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