If you didn’t have a BMW what else would you drive?
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Topic: If you didn’t have a BMW what else would you drive?
Posted By: DSK328i
Subject: If you didn’t have a BMW what else would you drive?
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 13:03
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Just wondered what others would buy/drive if you didn't have a BMW for any reason? I tend to prefer Jaguar 'R' types, Mercedes AMG class, Audi 'R' models and Volvo 'R' models. I have an XKR and a T5 GT, but it would definately be one from the list mentioned. ------------- Let The Good Times Roll |
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Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 13:31
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I don't have a beemer at the moment, & drive a Rover 75. This is mainly because the rover was cheap, and is economical enough to use for work. I've often mused over what I'd drive if money was no object, I liked the M5 I drove very much, but I imagine I'd go for something British built, so probably a jag. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 15:15
Porka carrera 2 911 (964) in black please..  ------------- |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 16:04
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Difficult choice, maybe a Trabbant or a Kia Rio. Seriously though probably something on the lines of a Honda Accord, Lexus IS200, Audi A4 or VW Passat. If money no object then an Aston Martin. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: TRACKPIG
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 16:24
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i would have a fessie xr2i sweet choice! ------------- REMEMBER- POWER IS NOTHING WITHOUT KELLY REMOULDS E30 325 Sport - Gone but not forgotten E36 M3 evo Suzuki GSXR 750 Track Piece |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 16:48
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Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 17:30
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If I hadn't have bought my first beemer last year and got involved with the
club I'm fairly sure I would be driving a SWB Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DiD Warrior Automatic. Thats what I was planning to buy before diciding to get my first ultimate driving machine.  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 20:31
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Well as I also have a Ford Galaxy 2.8 V6 Ghia (just bought it for the wife to free my car from kids and so I can have more fun with it!) so without the beemer, it would be that. Cost no object? an early Aston Martin Vantage or a DB9 or a Vanquish, or the new V8 or...... another Aston. I do like them, suits me sir! Mike ------------- 
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 20:44
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Anything as God intended ........ Steer the Front & Drive the Back
(within reason of course! So that rules out any frods) ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 20:45
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ditto.... dear santa, i'd also like a ford sierra rs cosworth and a vauxhall monaro and a lotus carlton and an rs200 and.... ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephen520i
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 21:03
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I always liked the Merc 190e Cosworth. But for something modern (I'll be changing soon), I'd have an A6. (Really like the german auto's). ------------- E34 520i auto leather Previous: E36 93 316i M40 Boston Green |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 21:05
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Range Rover Sport 4.4 supercharged or Golf R32. Money no object ...... 85 Audi Quattro Turbo SWB . The original 4 wheel drive supercar. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 21:06
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dunno, maybe a big Landrover/Rangerover. I've gone places in our lasses Vit that I'd cry if I took my ti. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: nn_dd
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 21:58
Pretty much nail on the head for me there, realistic choices. I'm pretty spolied too with the M3 and the T5, but have a hankering after a Focus ST - that modern day quattro sound does it for me big time But hanging onto the M3 for the forseeable future.............love that car. ------------- E39 530d Touring |
Also would love another Alfa, a what you say!!! A Brera !Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 01-July-2007 at 23:31
I'd be on pub(l)ic transport.  -------------   
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 02-July-2007 at 09:30
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there are lots of other cars that I like and as i'm not one for brand loyalty my next car may well not be a BMW, especially given the challenging styling of the latset models. I like the new Accord and toyed with the idea of getting a 2.4 type-S. I also looked at an R33 Skyline GTS, a Nissan 200sx and a Focus ST170. I'd also love a 300zx TT but was scarred to buy one due to the expense of maintaining them, the potential for massive bills and the really bad MPG. Same goes for a Porsche 944 Turbo/S2. If money was no object I would get a Porsche 911 (997) Turbo ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 02-July-2007 at 13:45
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Would have said a Range Rover (not the sport - I'm not a soccer mom), and having had the 3.0D Vogue for the weekend I'd be tempted by the new, non-barge-like one. With a black e39 M5. But seeing as I can't have a BMW, then a Jag XKR, or an XKRR if they're allowed produce it now that they're seperate from Aston Martin... Time to go and rob that bank... ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 02-July-2007 at 19:47
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Excellent question. Difficult to answer too. I almost bought a Maserati 4200 GT but the clutch eating habits put me off. However, if I'd not driven the 6, the chances are I'd have taken the chance and bought the 4200. However, I'd also be regretting it right now, because I've since spoken to a few people from the UK owners club, and they're not the happiest bunch of folk you'll ever meet. ------------- 
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Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 02-July-2007 at 21:09
Don't mean to be pedantic but isn't the Supercharged a 4.2 litre?? ------------- |
Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 02-July-2007 at 21:48
I really, REALLY fancy a 928 GTS.
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Posted By: DSK328i
Date Posted: 02-July-2007 at 22:36
You're right, thats the Jaguar engined 4.2ltr Supercharged V8 - awesome in the Jags, but don't know what it's like in the Range Rovers, although it seems adequate. ------------- Let The Good Times Roll |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-July-2007 at 22:49
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Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 12:27
How right you are.... All I know after driving one was that it goes like sh1t of a shiney shovle. (spelling) Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 13:17
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I dont really know to be honest, brand loyalty makes it so much easier! Volvo's were and are my first love so to speak and i still collect them but i tried last year to have a T5-R as a daily driver but it drove me mad! I did think of an S6 there before i bought the M3 but for sheer reliability i would be tempted by a TT Supra or an R33 Skyline GTR. If it wasnt for such bland interiors. I have a landcruiser there for daily driving but am tempted to move it on and pick up an E39 of some sort or an Audi A4 TDi 130 if i could justify upwards on 15k on a glorified golf! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 13:27
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Any practical 4 door family saloon car as long as it is rear wheel drive except Jags, Merc and Lexus......so er um that leaves me with er um em oh yes I've found the car that meets my spec ...a BMW. If Ford made a rear wheel drive car I'd have one. Vauxhall make the Monaro (or have they stopped production now) but that doesn't meet the description of a 4 door family saloon car. Front is for steering, rear is for driving, end of argument! Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 13:47
Does now.... http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/vxr/html/vxr8.html - http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/vxr/html/vxr8.html ------------- 
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Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 13:57
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I'd have one of these, in fact nearly did it about 4 years ago, http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/vehicles/road/cars/maserati_ghibli_cup.html - http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/vehicles/road/cars/ma serati_ghibli_cup.html .... but one look at the history and cost of up keep, saw invoices and s -------------
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t myself, it was a no go, couldn't do it.Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 14:08
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Great Q - the obvious answer for me is an Elise 135i coupe, 335d touring, E28/34 M5, E46 M3, Z3M Coupe... any M-Power motor would do though, several Mazzers, a 993 C2 preferred but any 911, RS4 Avant, NS-X, S2k, Any Jag-R, SL63, TVR Griffith, Exige, Mustang, Noble, Weismann, 550 Maranello, Clio V6..... I need to stop or I'll depress myself. And that's only the aspirational stuff! If I got into the volumes of dodgy old motors I'd love to own, I'd be here for the rest of the day. This has been for sale for nearly a year now I'd say... some motor. I remember CARs report on it back in the day being tested by Paul Frere. http://carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=Car&carID=315550&message=You%20searched%20for%3A%20Maserati%20Karif%2E%20Your%20search%20returned%20one%20vehicle%2C%20which%20is%20shown%20below%2E&CFID=2175588&CFTOKEN=43726512 - Maserati Karif
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 20:07
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Was driving thorugh the village where I live and there was a great artic parked up on the other side of the road - flashing orange lights in the grill. The container on the back was being tipped and lowered backwards. On driving by I looked in the rear view and saw a bright yellow brand spanking new Lambo in the back!! Typical, left my phone at home so couldn't take a pic. I'll have to keep my ears open now. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 20:37
I never thought I'd ever see a point in my life where any car manufacturer made an entire range of stunning cars! Check out the VX range and prepare to be amazed! (IMO anyway!) Mike -------------
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: mickstreet
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 21:36
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Before my E46 330i touring I had a Nissan 200sx.Really, really liked that car but then the practicallity question was asked... If I didn't need the room it would definately be another 200sx / Skyline / 350Z. The 350 looks really good to me. Definately have to be RWD and more than likely Jap. If I was going for the practical angle again would probably go for a 535d touring. Money no object 250 GTO..... |
Posted By: chazzer
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 21:37
regards charlie (now off to bed as have to be up at 4.45am  )------------- Current : 1995 BMW E34 540I Auto 98K Fully Loaded, Leather, Sat Nav & Dvd. Previous: 1991 BMW E34 520I Manual(non-vanos) 185K with full leather. 1990 BMW E34 525I Auto 113k in sterling silver & 1993 BMW E34 520I SE in dimond black |
Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 03-July-2007 at 21:39
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A Kawasaki ZZR 1100 or A Hyabusa 1400 or maybe a GXR 1100R ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 04-July-2007 at 12:54
Ta I forgot about that one. Wonder how much it will cost though. Would be good value used though if previous Vauxhall residule prices are anything to go by. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 04-July-2007 at 13:49
Think they are mid £30k new, and come with your usual bits and pieces, climate, cruise, leather etc. three years old your probably looking at half that, or less. -------------
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Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 04-July-2007 at 20:29
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With aircon, sat-nav, CD multichanger, tinted wi........ oh, just realised, not enough wheels! Mike -------------
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: DSK328i
Date Posted: 04-July-2007 at 22:30
You'd be amazed at some of the kit you can get on bikes these days (but that sort of thing is more geared towards the large tourers). Sat-nav = tomtom lol CD Multichanger = headphones and quick fingers Tinted windows = tinted double bubble screen
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 04-July-2007 at 22:55
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isn't that illegal? ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-July-2007 at 00:16
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This another one you're going to write-off? -------------
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 05-July-2007 at 09:36
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Me too. I love Porsche 928s, the trouble is even though you can pick good ones up for well under 20k they still cost the same as any other 70k supercar to run. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 05-July-2007 at 20:10
Watch out, PC pitsy is about!
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Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 07-July-2007 at 22:28
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Pitsea? Is that not in Essex? -------------
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Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 09-July-2007 at 16:53
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well for me it would be either the Range Rover sport as a family car or a porsche 911 for me!!! do like the RS4 tho!!! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: 540 V8
Date Posted: 10-July-2007 at 10:13
Pitsy an essex boy? I had no idea except he's got an M3 rather than an XR3
Mike -------------
Current:E34 540i Touring 6 speed manual(Mpower bodykit & suspension)& Chrysler Voyager 3.3 V6 auto Previous:E34 530iSE AC Schnitzer suspension. E28 525e auto-Standard |
Posted By: muppet 2
Date Posted: 10-July-2007 at 22:47
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The Zed is my first Beemer and I would love to stay with an open car ,I would probably end up with a Mondeo though ------------- I have been diagnosed with ADHOtS. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Ohh that's Shiney 
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Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 11-July-2007 at 11:09
I'd have one of these
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Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 11-July-2007 at 11:35
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Ever since I were a lad, I've always wanted a Porsche 911 ...
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 11-July-2007 at 16:34
Good choice nero  nice in white also! a pure classic IMO(see my input on page 1 of this thread) 
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Posted By: DSK328i
Date Posted: 11-July-2007 at 22:47
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Very interesting to see what various members would opt for and why. The Ferrari and 911 above are true classics and really do stand out in a very nice way in modern day traffic jams and put a smile on peoples faces. ------------- Let The Good Times Roll |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 11-July-2007 at 22:51
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A bit like an E30 M3 oops, we're back to BMW's again ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 11-July-2007 at 23:08
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Will probably have a 911 next... ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 11-July-2007 at 23:11
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looks like i'll be seeing a lot of familiar names on the porsche owners club forum then ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 12-July-2007 at 00:19
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I'd have one of these again:
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 12-July-2007 at 00:33
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what is it? ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 12-July-2007 at 10:06
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The NSU Ro80. I had one for four years but, although everything worked, wasn't able to restore it properly, so it was sold to a fella in Coulsdon who already owned ten of the things..... My one had a Mazda 13B (2.6-litre equivalent) rotary fitted by the previous owner -------------
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Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 16-July-2007 at 16:41
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a shelby cobra just like in gone in 60 secs or a green ford mustang as in bullet for weekends workhorse the true gas guzzler the hummer and everyday cl55 amg. ------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 16-July-2007 at 19:34
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Man that Ferrari 308 is gorgeous. I'll have one some day. Even though
Pamela hates the look of it. Can't figure out why. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 17-July-2007 at 08:14
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Maybe, or perhaps there are just a lot of dreamers on here. Yes my next cars going to be a 911...
...when I win the lottery ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |