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Old 06-14-2017, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by freeman727
High taxes does not stop rich folks from spending. When taxes are too high, like in France, people leave. I don't think U.K. would ever tax too highly. The government would have a lot to lose.
No - but it raises the bar on who can afford a 911 significantly - effectively limiting the market.
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Originally Posted by R_Rated
No - but it raises the bar on who can afford a 911 significantly - effectively limiting the market.
Willing to spend is a harder thing to measure.
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Originally Posted by freeman727
It would be amusing if these were personalized plates, and the owner is a vascular surgeon.



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It would be amusing if these were personalized plates, and the owner is a vascular surgeon.



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I get the DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) but what's RK66? Is that a scalpel?
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I get the DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) but what's RK66? Is that a scalpel?
No idea. I was just musing. Initials and birth year maybe ? A scalpel model would be funnier.
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We are planning a trip to the UK in September, my fathers wife is from the Cotswolds, will be our first trip to Europe. Any suggestions on "must see" things that are not the typical tourist destinations?
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Originally Posted by johnmhudson111
We are planning a trip to the UK in September, my fathers wife is from the Cotswolds, will be our first trip to Europe. Any suggestions on "must see" things that are not the typical tourist destinations?
You might consider the Goodwood Revival.
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Originally Posted by R_Rated
Plus we don't pay socialist level income taxes.... yet....
Don't forget to add your health insurance to that number.....
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Originally Posted by johnmhudson111
We are planning a trip to the UK in September, my fathers wife is from the Cotswolds, will be our first trip to Europe. Any suggestions on "must see" things that are not the typical tourist destinations?
i would not be a good person to ask because I'm not native and we are not here long enough to do anything outside of touristy activities. The free parks and the British museums have been good so far. We are staying at the Hyatt Regency at the Churchill. Great hotel near Marble Arch. The best restaurant has been Roti Chai. It's really 2 restaurants in 1. Indian street food upstairs and dining room downstairs. We are using Uber everywhere. I know the Tube is a more authentic experience, but it's not much more expensive for a family of 3.
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More on point from Mayfair Porsche:
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Originally Posted by bkrantz
You might consider the Goodwood Revival.
That is definitely a bucket list event.
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Originally Posted by johnmhudson111
That is definitely a bucket list event.
Still on my list. I made it to the GW Festival of Speed a few years ago. A truly incredible event, both the cars and the drivers present. And seeing some fast driving was an extra thrill.
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Originally Posted by randr
^^looks like you're in bound on the M4/A4 to central London close to Brentwood, probably having arrived at Heathrow and about to go to your Hotel
Brentford
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Originally Posted by aggie57
Don't forget to add your health insurance to that number.....
Add real estate taxes as well...



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