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08-29-2006, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by skc
I might wait for the new Skyline
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We can FI the 8, buy a spare engine for practically nothing and still be way ahead cost wise. Tough decision - I love my RX8 - its got a few interior squeaks which annoy me - but for me it is a very practicle, safe, sporty car.
If I go for the Lotus Exige S - I am probably going to have to keep the RX8 so I am back to having 4 cars in the garage.
The skyline would be unreal - but I prefer a RWD car.
08-29-2006, 09:05 AM
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Or you could swap to something like...er...a Polo GTI as a daily, then pick up a 2nd hand 8 at auction for $20k...and then really have some fun 
08-29-2006, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Or you could swap to something like...er...a Polo GTI as a daily, then pick up a 2nd hand 8 at auction for $20k...and then really have some fun
Does this mean you may be bidding for the Yellow one coming up at PICKLES AUCTION GROUP
Your plan kind of makes sense , you obviously miss the fun of the 8.
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08-29-2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Or you could swap to something like...er...a Polo GTI as a daily, then pick up a 2nd hand 8 at auction for $20k...and then really have some fun
08-29-2006, 09:53 PM
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Deano, I have to agree with you in your praise for the F6 I test drove one (also owned a XR6Turbo), and the torque is really something else.
Its a big silky smooth very fast sedan and I really like it. However,Would I buy one? nope.
Other than the roller coaster like sprints to 100kmh i think the car is pretty uninvolving.
You dont feel like you are driving anything more than a hyper powered family car.
I Definately would go a Lotus when my income matches their price range. The purple is awesome!
Its a big silky smooth very fast sedan and I really like it. However,Would I buy one? nope.
Other than the roller coaster like sprints to 100kmh i think the car is pretty uninvolving.
You dont feel like you are driving anything more than a hyper powered family car.
I Definately would go a Lotus when my income matches their price range. The purple is awesome!
08-29-2006, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by StratoMike
Deano, I have to agree with you in your praise for the F6 I test drove one (also owned a XR6Turbo), and the torque is really something else.
Its a big silky smooth very fast sedan and I really like it. However,Would I buy one? nope.
Other than the roller coaster like sprints to 100kmh i think the car is pretty uninvolving.
You dont feel like you are driving anything more than a hyper powered family car.
I Definately would go a Lotus when my income matches their price range. The purple is awesome!
Its a big silky smooth very fast sedan and I really like it. However,Would I buy one? nope.
Other than the roller coaster like sprints to 100kmh i think the car is pretty uninvolving.
You dont feel like you are driving anything more than a hyper powered family car.
I Definately would go a Lotus when my income matches their price range. The purple is awesome!
I still can't see myself in an F6 - but at $55k + $6k for suspension it was *very* impressive. Equally impressive was the luggage capacity!
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08-30-2006, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by deano
My RX8 has the standard suspension, the F6 I drive as the Tein V8 super car suspension with computer adjustment. It would easily out handle the standard RX8.
I still can't see myself in an F6 - but at $55k + $6k for suspension it was *very* impressive. Equally impressive was the luggage capacity!
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I still can't see myself in an F6 - but at $55k + $6k for suspension it was *very* impressive. Equally impressive was the luggage capacity!
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08-30-2006, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by StratoMike
Fair enough, I havent driven one with tweaked suspension! Could be whole different kettle of fish
08-30-2006, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
I'd agree....but then it's still not my scene
09-12-2006, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by deano
If I go for the Lotus Exige S - I am probably going to have to keep the RX8 so I am back to having 4 cars in the garage.
The latest issue of Motor has a review of the Exige S - sounds like a lot of fun.
In answer to a query, I'm told they got low 11's at Wakefield. Since most people struggle to go under 14's in even modified 8's, that should give you an indication of the track potential.
09-12-2006, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Deano,
The latest issue of Motor has a review of the Exige S - sounds like a lot of fun.
In answer to a query, I'm told they got low 11's at Wakefield. Since most people struggle to go under 14's in even modified 8's, that should give you an indication of the track potential.
The latest issue of Motor has a review of the Exige S - sounds like a lot of fun.
In answer to a query, I'm told they got low 11's at Wakefield. Since most people struggle to go under 14's in even modified 8's, that should give you an indication of the track potential.
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09-12-2006, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by deano
Hi Revolver - I am *very* close to ordering. Getting quotes at the moment.
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I'm bloody jealous!
09-13-2006, 12:33 AM
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IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO WAIT THIS COULD BE A BETTER OPTION
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=151&page=1
LOTUS EUROPA
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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=151&page=1
LOTUS EUROPA
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09-13-2006, 12:37 AM
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This ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIOZONE for a mere 80,000 pounds
IS MORE YOUR TYPE OF RIDE . 
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_o...sid=156&page=1
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This ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIOZONE for a mere 80,000 pounds
IS MORE YOUR TYPE OF RIDE . http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_o...sid=156&page=1
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09-13-2006, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizzly8
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This ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIOZONE for a mere 80,000 pounds IS MORE YOUR TYPE OF RIDE .
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_o...sid=156&page=1
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This ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIOZONE for a mere 80,000 pounds
IS MORE YOUR TYPE OF RIDE . http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_o...sid=156&page=1
MICHAEL
Interesting. Not sure about the rear end though - check out the shot on page 4 of that review - looks like a smile turned upside down! The rest looks pretty tasty but for AUS$200,000 plus taxes, etc, etc I think I'd rather have a 911 thanks.
And it is an Alfa - do they throw in rust proofing for the non-carbon bits?
Only two seats too.
09-13-2006, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizzly8
IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO WAIT THIS COULD BE A BETTER OPTION
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=151&page=1
LOTUS EUROPA
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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=151&page=1
LOTUS EUROPA
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If you want it for the track, get the Exige S.
If you want it for the street and the track, spend a little more and buy the Cayman.
09-13-2006, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Ahh, that link worked.
Interesting. Not sure about the rear end though - check out the shot on page 4 of that review - looks like a smile turned upside down! The rest looks pretty tasty but for AUS$200,000 plus taxes, etc, etc I think I'd rather have a 911 thanks.
And it is an Alfa - do they throw in rust proofing for the non-carbon bits?
Only two seats too.
Interesting. Not sure about the rear end though - check out the shot on page 4 of that review - looks like a smile turned upside down! The rest looks pretty tasty but for AUS$200,000 plus taxes, etc, etc I think I'd rather have a 911 thanks.
And it is an Alfa - do they throw in rust proofing for the non-carbon bits?
Only two seats too.
I'd have the Alfa over a Porsche anyday.
Forget about the Europia or whatever the other Lotus is - it doesn't have the performance of the Exige S and I reckon they are ugly.
The Alfa is beautiful - I'd have one in a second but I don't reckon you'd get any change from $300k on the road. The pounds convert to $200k - add import duty, gst and luxury car tax and you'll be way out of my price range.
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09-13-2006, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by deano
The Alfa is beautiful - I'd have one in a second but I don't reckon you'd get any change from $300k on the road. The pounds convert to $200k - add import duty, gst and luxury car tax and you'll be way out of my price range.
(sheesh - I hope Julia isn't reading this
).Granted, from some angles it's a pretty thing, but from other angles it looks a bit forced and overdone. A little pumped up looking too IMHO. These things are all subjective though.
But $300K. That's nearly Porsche Turbo money fella! Sure you'd still have the Alfal assuming the Lotto ***** dropped your way???
09-13-2006, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Like most Alfa's - great initial impact but their styling tends to date quicker than 3 day old milk. Have a look at the GTV and Spider models these days - almost embarrassing.
(sheesh - I hope Julia isn't reading this ).
Granted, from some angles it's a pretty thing, but from other angles it looks a bit forced and overdone. A little pumped up looking too IMHO. These things are all subjective though.
But $300K. That's nearly Porsche Turbo money fella! Sure you'd still have the Alfal assuming the Lotto ***** dropped your way???
(sheesh - I hope Julia isn't reading this
).Granted, from some angles it's a pretty thing, but from other angles it looks a bit forced and overdone. A little pumped up looking too IMHO. These things are all subjective though.
But $300K. That's nearly Porsche Turbo money fella! Sure you'd still have the Alfal assuming the Lotto ***** dropped your way???
09-13-2006, 01:51 AM
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Alfas are (nearly) always beautiful...but always disappoint. And, as Rev says, on a quiet night you can hear them rusting. The words "Alfa" and "years of trouble-free driving" never appear in the same sentance except in the negative form 
Ooh dear...am perhaps a tad judgemental today...but a colleague just managed to dump his 3yo 156 to an unsuspecting buyer. He had taken to leaving it in deserted carparks...unlocked!
Ooh dear...am perhaps a tad judgemental today...but a colleague just managed to dump his 3yo 156 to an unsuspecting buyer. He had taken to leaving it in deserted carparks...unlocked!
09-13-2006, 01:58 AM
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The new TURBO 911 does it for me but the rest of the 911 series is boring IMHO
IF only the Aston Martin Vantage , handled drove as well as the 911 that would be nice .( i already have the plates AMV08
now all i need is the car 
The ALFA IS INTERESTING BUT NOT FOR THOSE $$$$.
Alfas have not had a rusting problem for a long time but resale is **** 
and build quality is questionable .
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IF only the Aston Martin Vantage , handled drove as well as the 911 that would be nice .( i already have the plates AMV08
now all i need is the car The ALFA IS INTERESTING BUT NOT FOR THOSE $$$$.
Alfas have not had a rusting problem for a long time
but resale is **** and build quality is questionable .Michael
09-13-2006, 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by deano
I like the Porsche 911 AWD Turbo - I'd have one of those. I think you'd need more like $400k to get one of them on the road with some options though!! They are $300k +++
go to brisbane porsche centre website and you can "customise" your porsches....
listen to the sound clip, its amazing
09-13-2006, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by deano
I like the Porsche 911 AWD Turbo - I'd have one of those. I think you'd need more like $400k to get one of them on the road with some options though!! They are $300k +++
We're in fantasyland anyways right??