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Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:57 pm Been looking at Lexi, Gs300 and is250's in particular. 300 seems to be the one to go for but not many about. Seems almost gvfm https://www.purpleskytrading.co.uk/used ... 2080327655
Have you driven a CVT? Tried it in a CT200h and an Auris, and it is a very odd experience.
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DeskJockey wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:46 pm
Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:57 pm Been looking at Lexi, Gs300 and is250's in particular. 300 seems to be the one to go for but not many about. Seems almost gvfm https://www.purpleskytrading.co.uk/used ... 2080327655
Have you driven a CVT? Tried it in a CT200h and an Auris, and it is a very odd experience.
Yeah I've heard they alternative but reliable. Seems more interesting than a Mondeo with relatively low running costs minus VED. Will go try one.
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Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:50 pm
DeskJockey wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:46 pm
Shlergen wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:57 pm Been looking at Lexi, Gs300 and is250's in particular. 300 seems to be the one to go for but not many about. Seems almost gvfm https://www.purpleskytrading.co.uk/used ... 2080327655
Have you driven a CVT? Tried it in a CT200h and an Auris, and it is a very odd experience.
Yeah I've heard they alternative but reliable. Seems more interesting than a Mondeo with relatively low running costs minus VED. Will go try one.
That's good. I couldn't get over the lack of gears. The sound is all wrong, but I'm sure you can get used to it. And the GS is probably a lot quieter than what I tried
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nuttinnew wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm A decent roadtrip to collect as well, SJ 8-)
Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops :?
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Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm
nuttinnew wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm A decent roadtrip to collect as well, SJ 8-)
Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops :?
:D Plus a ferry, it'll be like going abroad :P
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Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm
nuttinnew wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:37 pm A decent roadtrip to collect as well, SJ 8-)
Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops :?
You could go in the Galaxie far far away..
Cheers,

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Cheers,

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IanF wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:39 am
Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops :?
You could go in the Galaxie far far away..
I forgot to congratulate you on this at the time.

Well done :D
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I saw one one the “metal” for the first time late 2001 - it looked impossibly pumped and exotic. Lovely. 8-)

(And yes - Galaxie quip was under appreciated :) )
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Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:20 am
IanF wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:39 am
Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops :?
You could go in the Galaxie far far away..
I forgot to congratulate you on this at the time.

Well done :D
:D
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They still look incredible, like nothing else on the road.
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Still very much at the top of my lottery win list. They really are just a completely unique looking car.
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Sundayjumper wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:20 am
IanF wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:39 am
Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:55 pm Google says 8h20m each way if you don’t make any stops :?
You could go in the Galaxie far far away..
I forgot to congratulate you on this at the time.

Well done :D
+1 :D :oops:
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mik wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:50 am
I saw one one the “metal” for the first time late 2001 - it looked impossibly pumped and exotic. Lovely. 8-)

(And yes - Galaxie quip was under appreciated :) )
I drove one at Jonathan Palmer Motorsport when they were new. Once I'd got in, it was epic. Getting out was fun 😂
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the S1 Exige is definitely one of my all time favourite cars - it's proportions are just so right. my lottery garage would 100% feature one with a crazy spec Type R engine.
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Love the Exige S1, but I think I am now at an age where cars like Exige are too hardcore for me. :|

Won’t be in my Euromillions garage.
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The S1 Exige is one of my all time favourites.

Really into this. Would put smaller wheels on for a bit more of a muscle car look but apart from that it’s pretty tidy

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1417663
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1968 Maserati Mexico. I'm not sure I've ever seen one before.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175119251764


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That is lovely! Just finished the latest Evo and they're very complimentary about the MC20. Had me thinking about a classic Maserati to add to the list of cars I can't afford.
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Exige S1 was one of the shortest car ownerships I've had at 8 months, so I think that says it all for me ;) Save yourself the cash and get Dan to convert you an Elise...you'll even have the benefit of being able to take the roof off to hear it better.
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