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05-23-2003, 11:06 AM

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Why would it be a shame for the kids?

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05-23-2003, 11:20 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by robmug:
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Why would it be a shame for the kids?<hr /></blockquote>Because I'd give them a good clip round the ears for messing up the seats and carpet with their grubby mitts

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05-23-2003, 11:28 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Johnny - shouldn't you be looking for something with a flat 8, 10 or 12 engine? <hr /></blockquote>Ok, ok, Rob whatever you say..anyone got a 917 they want to p/x for a 2CV with a dubious wavey stripe down the side?

Actually, I quite fancy Jamie Oliver's split sceen camper from last Sundays top gear - the one with the 3.6 flat 6 in the back!! It still sounded like a vee-dub somehow..

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05-23-2003, 11:36 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Johnny G:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr /> Johnny - shouldn't you be looking for something with a flat 8, 10 or 12 engine? <hr /></blockquote>Ok, ok, Rob whatever you say..anyone got a 917 they want to p/x for a 2CV with a dubious wavey stripe down the side?

Actually, I quite fancy Jamie Oliver's split sceen camper from last Sundays top gear - the one with the 3.6 flat 6 in the back!! It still sounded like a vee-dub somehow..<hr /></blockquote>That did look rather fun, didn't it? I agree, though, it didn't sound like a 3.6...

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05-23-2003, 11:43 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Phil Raby:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by robmug:
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Why would it be a shame for the kids?<hr /></blockquote>Because I'd give them a good clip round the ears for messing up the seats and carpet with their grubby mitts

<hr /></blockquote>LOL! Interestingly, the M3 is, after 18 months of ownership, at the standard I like my cars to be at. Still got quite a way to go with the 964. Why to I sell cars when I get them right?

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05-23-2003, 12:27 PM

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Now here is my answer, if somebody wants to know...........

FOR ME, A PORSCHE IS NOT A REAL CAR, IST A HOBBY, A WAY TO GET OFF YOUR STRESS, A WAY TO FEEL GOOD AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL, HAVE A LOT OF FUN IN A BEAUTIFUL TIMELESS DESIGNED PIECE OF ART.

I would buy a SUV ike a BMW X5 or a Mercedes ML, I like them.
a BMW M3 E46 would also not be a bad option.

Have a nice weekend you all!!

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05-23-2003, 12:33 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Phil Raby:
 I'm seriously thinking of getting an MG ZT190 to run as a family car, to replace a very dull and embarrassing (cough) Nissan Primera.

Phil<hr /></blockquote>Phil, as if owning up to the Nissan isn't bad enough, you tell us the replacement!

I'm sure the MG is great (Buy British too), but those add-on styling bits? EVO magazine said recently that the styling had been done by Peter Stevens...not THE Peter Stevens, but a different Peter Stevens, Manager of a branch of Halfords! I think I agree. (In particular, that rather strange exhaust trim on the bumper)

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05-23-2003, 12:48 PM

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Rob, out of interest, how much is a near perfect M3 like that going for?

Oh, and in response to the original question, very likely an Alfa SZ ES-30 (1991).

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05-23-2003, 12:55 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by robmug:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Phil Raby:
 I'm seriously thinking of getting an MG ZT190 to run as a family car, to replace a very dull and embarrassing (cough) Nissan Primera.

Phil<hr /></blockquote>Phil, as if owning up to the Nissan isn't bad enough, you tell us the replacement!

I'm sure the MG is great (Buy British too), but those add-on styling bits? EVO magazine said recently that the styling had been done by Peter Stevens...not THE Peter Stevens, but a different Peter Stevens, Manager of a branch of Halfords! I think I agree. (In particular, that rather strange exhaust trim on the bumper)

<hr /></blockquote>LOL! Are you sure you're not thinking of the ZS - the smaller car with the massive rear spoiler? The ZT is rather more restrained and really is a superb car, especially for the money.

Peter Stevens (the real one) is a sound bloke and, like everyone at MG Rover now, a real petrolhead, so the cars are made to be fun to drive. Not convinced? Look at the XPower SV they're bringing out - 200mph for $60K. Nice!

And then there's a 350bhp ZTR V8 on the way...

I'm getting a ZT on loan in a couple of weeks if you fancy a try...

Cheers

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05-23-2003, 01:11 PM

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1)95 E36 M3
2)E30 M3
3) 5.0 Mustang (had one of these before the Porsche sickness set in. I sort of miss the rumble of american iron through the flowmasters I had on it. Not the best handling, crappy brakes, but it was really fun in a straight line).

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05-23-2003, 01:41 PM

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Yep always liked the BMW E24 especially the M6.

If I had to sell the Porsche. Hmm Perhaps either 3rd gen RX7 or S4tt. Currently looking for E30 318is to keep the miles down on the 964.

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05-23-2003, 01:46 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Riccardo:
Rob, out of interest, how much is a near perfect M3 like that going for?<hr /></blockquote>£6000. Although if 5 people want to give me £1k each, we can have it for 2 months of the year each...and I don't have to wave goodbye to it.

That gives me an idea...Damon Hill started P1, where rich guys get to share flash cars (paid for by DH, members pay fees).

Why don't we start a 964 Rennlist club where we all put in a bit of cash - we could then buy a fleet of some of the cars mentioned in this post! (You there BrizeyBee?)

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05-23-2003, 02:11 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Phil Raby:
Some interesting replies here. The reason I asked the question (apart from it being Friday, of course) was that I really can't think of any car that would really replace the 964 and give me the same pleasure and satisfaction. It's a strangely addictive car. I don't even really yearn after a newer 911 (well, maybe a GT3...).

There are plenty of cars I'd have in ADDITION to the 964, but not instead of. Phil<hr /></blockquote>I agree totally, As I said in another post - I do want a RUF and probably the BTR. However only when I'm allowed to have that in addition to my cab and not if I'm told I can only have one.

Don't get me wrong - I'm a huge car fan and have owned Lotus before and lusted for most of my life after Aston Martin, it is just now that having become hooked on Porsche heroin nothing else works for me (and that includes, somewhat sadly, new Porsches with their somewhat cheaper and mass produced attributes). My 964 puts a smile on my face and makes me happy and that is worth a lot to me.

...now if only Joey had posted his G-Tech times showing that the cup bypass I recently installed slowed my car at the low-end (which is where I want grunt) I'd be even happier <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" />

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05-23-2003, 02:12 PM

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A Ferrari 355 GTB, the most beautiful car ever produced!

Ciao,

Johannes E.

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05-23-2003, 02:21 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by robmug:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Riccardo:
Rob, out of interest, how much is a near perfect M3 like that going for?<hr /></blockquote>£6000. Although if 5 people want to give me £1k each, we can have it for 2 months of the year each...and I don't have to wave goodbye to it.

That gives me an idea...Damon Hill started P1, where rich guys get to share flash cars (paid for by DH, members pay fees).

Why don't we start a 964 Rennlist club where we all put in a bit of cash - we could then buy a fleet of some of the cars mentioned in this post! (You there BrizeyBee?)

<hr /></blockquote>That is a serious amount of car for the money! I remember driving them when they new and thinking I'd never afford one...

Phil

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