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  • Start date Feb 28, 2017
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shmmeee

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  • Jul 13, 2017
  • #106
For how they look alone, forget actually driving them:



First car I remember lusting over IRL, if just for the pop up headlights:



Then these three (in order: likely actual next car, ideal next car if I didn't have the kids, ideal car with kids)

 

Malaka

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 13, 2017
  • #107
IrishSkyBlue said:
for me only one classic id love to buy and hopefully some day a shelby cobra love these cars:

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Perfection!!! Anything that Shelby get their hands on, but Cobra's do it for me
 

Nathccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 13, 2017
  • #108
My dad has an old Vauxhall Victor in his garage, needs a rebuild which I would do if I had time. Also gutted because he offered me a MK1 fiesta when I first passed my test 8years ago and evening a young driver it wasn't something that I wanted and considered it as damaging my reputation haha. So I said no and it got scrapped, I'm gutted because they are worth a fortune now and I would have loved to have drove it now. Maybe would have dropped a bigger engine in it. I suppose you live and learn.

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IrishSkyBlue

Facebook User
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #109
shmmeee said:
For how they look alone, forget actually driving them:



First car I remember lusting over IRL, if just for the pop up headlights:



Then these three (in order: likely actual next car, ideal next car if I didn't have the kids, ideal car with kids)

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ya the old shape mr2s are nice, tesla here in toronto just up the road from me i went in had look at all the models they are really nice if id the money id buy the s, i know a guy in my gym has one loves the car said they are crazy quick.
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #110
  • The Model X is weird big though. Not a fan. The S though is a lovely looking car, kinda like a Maserati. Just quicker and more reliable.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #111
Wouldn't mind a tesla, see a lot of them about now.
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #112
Nick said:
Wouldn't mind a tesla, see a lot of them about now.
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It's easy to forget about the limited range though. 265miles and then you need a lengthy stop to re-charge.

Good luck if you want to go to Cornwall in your £80k car.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #113
Yeah thats the only downside to it. Have to stay at a hotel and charge it halfway down.
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #114
Nick said:
Yeah thats the only downside to it. Have to stay at a hotel and charge it halfway down.
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I'm surprised there isn't some form of energy recovery system.
 

olderskyblue

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  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #115
Rich said:
It's easy to forget about the limited range though. 265miles and then you need a lengthy stop to re-charge.

Good luck if you want to go to Cornwall in your £80k car.
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80% charge in about 40 minutes with one of their superchargers. Stop at Exeter on the way down...
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #116
olderskyblue said:
80% charge in about 40 minutes with one of their superchargers. Stop at Exeter on the way down...
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But in my £20k car I can go all the way on one tank of fuel :angelic:
 

olderskyblue

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #117
Rich said:
But in my £20k car I can go all the way on one tank of fuel :angelic:
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Yep, I go to St Ives a lot, but always stop at Exeter Services for a cuppa. If the Tesla was £20K, I'd buy one :emoji_smiley:
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #118
Rich said:
It's easy to forget about the limited range though. 265miles and then you need a lengthy stop to re-charge.

Good luck if you want to go to Cornwall in your £80k car.
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Dunno about you, but I tend to stop on a long trip anyway. Only 45 min for a charge at a supercharger.

Besides, just rent a petrol car for the week with the cash you save on petrol. That's what most people do.
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 14, 2017
  • #119
Rich said:
But in my £20k car I can go all the way on one tank of fuel :angelic:
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For how much?

And what's the 0-60 time on your £20k car?
 

Gazolba

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 15, 2017
  • #120
shmmeee said:
For how they look alone, forget actually driving them:



First car I remember lusting over IRL, if just for the pop up headlights:



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I liked the first version of the MR2, then of course they ruined it.
Same thing with lots of cars. The first version is great, then they have to make it bigger and more powerful and ruin the original concept.
 
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wingy

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  • Jul 15, 2017
  • #121
Gazolba said:
I liked the first version of the MR2, then of course they ruined it.
Same thing with lots of cars. The first version is great, then they have to make it bigger and more powerful and ruin the original concept.
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Oh I don't know, thought the MK 2 was special too.
 

IrishSkyBlue

Facebook User
  • Jul 17, 2017
  • #122
la ferrari fxx k another beut i love:

 
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Gazolba

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • #123
IrishSkyBlue said:
la ferrari fxx k another beut i love:

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Horrible! Too many sharp edges. Cars should have curves - just like women. If you bumped into that car, you could cut yourself!
 

Gazolba

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • #124
Here's a 'real' Ferrari, the Dino, curved and sensuous:
 
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skybluetony176

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • #125
My Mrs usually gets me a supercar driving experience day for Xmas and I went the other week. Decided to drive the BMW I8 because I was curious, Ferrari California because I love the traditional front engined RWD set up and Coupe styling and the Audi R8 because it's one of the few I've never been in. Anyhow the I8 was impressive, the California is just a beautiful car in every way and the R8 is mental. Never really fancied the R8 as it's so ugly but what a driving experience. The expression corners like it's on rails should have been invented for this car. I'd have took home the Ferrari though.
 

Gazolba

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • #126
skybluetony176 said:
<snip> the California is just a beautiful car in every way and the R8 is mental. Never really fancied the R8 as it's so ugly but what a driving experience. The expression corners like it's on rails should have been invented for this car. <snip>
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The best handling car I ever owned was a Fiat X1/9. But it was a nightmare to maintain. Did not like the English weather. Acted up whenever it rained.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • #127
Went from a quattro audio to fwd, can really notice the difference especially in the rain. In that you could floor it whenever and it would go where you were pointing. Fwd it tries to spin when wet just pulling away
 

Gazolba

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • #128
Here's a car I used to own years ago. A 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto.
It was a sporty version of the Hillman Imp with twin headlights and a souped up twin-carb engine. Rear-mounted engine of course.
Mine was red with a black vinyl roof just like this one.
It was a fantastic car but it liked to throw off the water-pump belts if you accelerated too quickly.
 

olderskyblue

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 18, 2017
  • #129
Nick said:
Went from a quattro audio to fwd, can really notice the difference especially in the rain. In that you could floor it whenever and it would go where you were pointing. Fwd it tries to spin when wet just pulling away
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Agree with this. Had a 3.0L Quattro and when it came time to change, tried fwd audis. Rubbish in comparison.
 

Marty

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #130
I love the lancia delta integrale.


Next realistic car I want is a c class coupe

 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #131
Marty said:
I love the lancia delta integrale.
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This and the Audi Quattro of the same era are ace.
 
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Ranjit Bhurpa

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #132
fernandopartridge said:
This and the Audi Quattro of the same era are ace.
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Both were developed from their highly successful Rally versions under homologation regulations. Would love an Integrale due to the very limited numbers so long as it wasn't plastered in Martini decals. Also LHD.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #133
Ranjit Bhurpa said:
Both were developed from their highly successful Rally versions under homologation regulations. Would love an Integrale due to the very limited numbers so long as it wasn't plastered in Martini decals. Also LHD.
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Cost a fortune to keep running, mind.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #134
Ranjit Bhurpa said:
Both were developed from their highly successful Rally versions under homologation regulations. Would love an Integrale due to the very limited numbers so long as it wasn't plastered in Martini decals. Also LHD.
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Bloke who used to live by me had a yellow one, it only came out to be polished and went back in again
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #135
Nick said:
Bloke who used to live by me had a yellow one, it only came out to be polished and went back in again
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Probably all it could manage

Never had an Integrale, but had a couple of Lancias of similar vintage with turbos. Miss one like anything, only car I'd ever have back in a heartbeat...

But it cost me about three times its original cost in repairs and maintenance in the two and a half years I owned it!
 
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Ranjit Bhurpa

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #136
Deleted member 5849 said:
Cost a fortune to keep running, mind.
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Think it would be a weekend treat NW and not for a daily commute. Last time I checked, good ones were upwards of £30k......plus running costs!
 

Ranjit Bhurpa

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #137
Nick said:
Bloke who used to live by me had a yellow one, it only came out to be polished and went back in again
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Surely need to give it a blast every now and again? Each to their own but personally think most Italian performance cars look best in red.
 

Ranjit Bhurpa

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #138
Deleted member 5849 said:
Probably all it could manage

Never had an Integrale, but had a couple of Lancias of similar vintage with turbos. Miss one like anything, only car I'd ever have back in a heartbeat...

But it cost me about three times its original cost in repairs and maintenance in the two and a half years I owned it!
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One of the first cars I had was a Beta Coupe 2000 in a pale orange colour which turned to rust colour.....literally! Great shame as mechanically it was sound.
 
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fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #139
Where's the best site to get a car on contract hire (personal not business)?

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Ranjit Bhurpa

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 19, 2017
  • #140
fernandopartridge said:
Where's the best site to get a car on contract hire (personal not business)?

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I've never leased so cant recommend but Moneysupermarket.com have a car leasing section where you can compare a number of sites and apply online.
 
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