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Colonel Tupperware wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 23:55:45 +0100, "Carl Farrington" > > wrote: > >> Colonel Tupperware wrote: >>> On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 17:50:53 +0100, "Ypnos" >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Was downtown the other night waiting at traffic lights, minding my >>>> own business and a Celica rolled up next to me with 2 kiddies in >>>> it, revving and doing other things that jap-car owners have to do >>>> to get noticed. I was more than happy to oblige, of course so I >>>> force fed them some dust and never saw them again lol >>>> >>>> I love my 156 >>>> >>> Don't try it against a Jap RX8. >> >> I think you meant RX7, or Skyline, or Supra, or ........ >> > Undoubtedly fast cars, but I did mean RX8. and that Renesis rotary hasn't proven itself yet. They *say* the rotor tip problems of the RX7 are gone but only time will tell. |
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Colonel Tupperware > wrote:
> And, if current prices are anything to go by, very little > depreciation. You say that like it's a good thing? Oh, yours was bought new, wasn't it? - Been there, done that, won't be doing it again. -- Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - Alfa 155 TS Lusso - COSOC KOTL BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # |
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Juhan Leemet wrote:
> On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 00:22:39 +0100, Ypnos wrote: >> I'm sorry but all this Japcrap that's going about... >> Granted they have engines that push the car about pretty fast, but >> where's the character? ...Subaru...have so many wings and spoilers... >> Apologies to any jap car owners, this is just one man's opinion > > Yah. I used to have a couple of Alfas, years ago: an old '62 2600 Spider > (which I really couldn't afford to restore) and a '73 2000 GTV. Miss 'em! > Can't afford an Alfa these days, and maintenance is impractical in Canada. > > Gotta say though that my Subaru Legacy (no wings, spoilers) gives me some > of the same "feel" as I remember from my GTV, though not quite as fast. > That's not hard, I suppose, as my previous car was an Audi turbo diesel. > > I think there is (were?) some Alfa(s) that are similar to the Subaru > Legacy (AWD, mini wagon, boxer engine, 5-speed)? None around here, though. > I have found a good mechanic/shop, so I might try to run an Alfa again. > P4 33 ITYF -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk |
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On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 19:32:04 +0100, "Carl Farrington"
> wrote: >Colonel Tupperware wrote: >> On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 23:55:45 +0100, "Carl Farrington" >> > wrote: >> >>> Colonel Tupperware wrote: >>>> On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 17:50:53 +0100, "Ypnos" >>>> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> Was downtown the other night waiting at traffic lights, minding my >>>>> own business and a Celica rolled up next to me with 2 kiddies in >>>>> it, revving and doing other things that jap-car owners have to do >>>>> to get noticed. I was more than happy to oblige, of course so I >>>>> force fed them some dust and never saw them again lol >>>>> >>>>> I love my 156 >>>>> >>>> Don't try it against a Jap RX8. >>> >>> I think you meant RX7, or Skyline, or Supra, or ........ >>> >> Undoubtedly fast cars, but I did mean RX8. > >and that Renesis rotary hasn't proven itself yet. They *say* the rotor tip >problems of the RX7 are gone but only time will tell. > True enough, but a 60,000 mile warranty with gurarnteed engine replacement if there is a mechanical engfine fault is good enough for me. -- ColonelTupperware spouting ******** on Usenet since 1997 Usenet FAQ at http://www.its.caltech.edu/its/servi...ws/news2.shtml UPCE FAQ at http://upce.org.uk/ UKRM FAQ at http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ |
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On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 06:02:42 GMT, Catman
> wrote: >>>>>And the GT beats the RX8 by miles when practicalty is >>>>>included............ >>>> >>>> With only 2 doors? I think not. >>>> >>>> Whats not practical about an RX8? >>>> 4 doors, 4 seats, a boot and 12000 mile service intervals. >>> >>>2 samll doors, 2 small rear seats and tiny boot, from what I've seen >>> >> 4 doors, yes really, count them, 2 on each side, > >Sorry, my error. I *meant* to type, but you know what I'm like > >>full size rear >> seats, > >*cough*. Come *on*. Full size for a coupe maybe The GT's are not much >bigger They really are full size seats for a car of that size. There is a big transmission tunnel and not a lot of leg room with the front seats all the way back, but I'm 6'2" tall and nearly as wide ;-) and I fit in ok. ( with the front seat forward) >>and reasonable bootspace for a sprots car. > >i.e enough for a bottle of bubbly? 3 of us went to France last weekend in it, with luggage. The boot lid is small but the space inside is big. So what is this practicality lead that the GT has? Any car where the front seat passenger has to get out to let the rear seat passenger in or out is not as practical as one that doesnt. -- ColonelTupperware spouting ******** on Usenet since 1997 Usenet FAQ at http://www.its.caltech.edu/its/servi...ws/news2.shtml UPCE FAQ at http://upce.org.uk/ UKRM FAQ at http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ |
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On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 19:30:52 +0100, "Carl Farrington"
> wrote: >Colonel Tupperware wrote: >> On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 23:55:45 +0100, "Carl Farrington" >> > wrote: >> >>> Colonel Tupperware wrote: >>>> On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 17:50:53 +0100, "Ypnos" >>>> > wrote: >>>> >>>>> Was downtown the other night waiting at traffic lights, minding my >>>>> own business and a Celica rolled up next to me with 2 kiddies in >>>>> it, revving and doing other things that jap-car owners have to do >>>>> to get noticed. I was more than happy to oblige, of course so I >>>>> force fed them some dust and never saw them again lol >>>>> >>>>> I love my 156 >>>>> >>>> Don't try it against a Jap RX8. >>> >>> I think you meant RX7, or Skyline, or Supra, or ........ >>> >> Undoubtedly fast cars, but I did mean RX8. > >Oh well I guess the serious supercars will remain elite then ! > Your having a giraffe. RX7, Supra, even Skyline- serious supercars? Nah. McLaren, Nobel, AM etc are serious supercars. -- ColonelTupperware spouting ******** on Usenet since 1997 Usenet FAQ at http://www.its.caltech.edu/its/servi...ws/news2.shtml UPCE FAQ at http://upce.org.uk/ UKRM FAQ at http://www.ukrm.net/faq/ |
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"SteveH" wrote:
> I regularly see a slightly 'worn' 155 Widebody and a 33 16v on my > commute, without fail we flash / wave at each other. > > Doesn't happen if you're driving Jap-crap. Sure it does... Ever driven a Mazda MX-5? Steven - - - |
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"Colonel Tupperware" wrote: > >Granted they have engines that push the car about pretty fast, but where's > >the character? Where's the sexy curves inside? > > Have you actually seen an RX8? > Let alone been in one? My idea exactly! The RX-8 is one gorgious machine! I had to chance to drive one. I could get used to that rotary-engine in a minute! Steven - - - |
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On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 08:51:53 +0100, Colonel Tupperware
>, wrote: >RX7, Supra, even Skyline- serious supercars? Nah. I am still ROF at that idea. "Supra Car" <LOL> Which shall take today RX7 or the Pagani Zonda Japanese supercar! interesting concept. Pete -- > 156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso (his) 147 2.0 TS (2002) - Gem Green (her's) |
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Colonel Tupperware wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 06:02:42 GMT, Catman > > wrote: > >>>>>>And the GT beats the RX8 by miles when practicalty is >>>>>>included............ >>>>> >>>>> With only 2 doors? I think not. >>>>> >>>>> Whats not practical about an RX8? >>>>> 4 doors, 4 seats, a boot and 12000 mile service intervals. >>>> >>>>2 samll doors, 2 small rear seats and tiny boot, from what I've seen >>>> >>> 4 doors, yes really, count them, 2 on each side, >> >>Sorry, my error. I *meant* to type, but you know what I'm like >> >>>full size rear >>> seats, >> >>*cough*. Come *on*. Full size for a coupe maybe The GT's are not much >>bigger > > They really are full size seats for a car of that size. There is a big > transmission tunnel and not a lot of leg room with the front seats all > the way back, but I'm 6'2" tall and nearly as wide ;-) and I fit in > ok. ( with the front seat forward) Fair enough. They don't *look* that big. > >>>and reasonable bootspace for a sprots car. >> >>i.e enough for a bottle of bubbly? > > 3 of us went to France last weekend in it, with luggage. The boot lid > is small but the space inside is big. > > So what is this practicality lead that the GT has? Any car where the > front seat passenger has to get out to let the rear seat passenger in > or out is not as practical as one that doesnt. > Fair enough. TBH I very much doubt that either of them will ever make it into my stable. They neither fill the requirements of a car that I would *need*. If I had that much money to spend on a toy, then I'd be buying an SZ (for no other reason than I really want one). If I still had money left over for more cars, than I'd have to start working my way down 'The List' BTW, CIHAGM? :> -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk |
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