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25-04-2005, 09:37 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth
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a couple of months ago i got to drive one of the new Mini Cooper S and was totally blown away. it handled and accelerated like a go kart. i got out of the car with a huge grin on my face.
well, two weeks ago, the same thing happened. only this time, it was a 1995 Mini Cooper Monte Carlo 1.3i that did it. not that quick in a straight line, but it feels fastbecause of how close to the ground it is, but it went around corners and roundabouts like a slot car. i liked the thing so much, i bought it. it is really easy to see how Mini lovers become attached to their cars. so, the RSgerry fleet expands. the car is a black with white roof and white bonnet stripes model with 4 speed manual, 1.3 fuel injected, half leather seats, walnut dash and air con (that works surprisingly well). every time i drive it i get out grinning like an idiot. and people stare, smile and wave at me. it is a bit odd at first, but the car has a strange effect on folks. if you want my advice, give one a try. be warned, you could end up buying teh thing though :-) |
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25-04-2005, 09:43 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TAS
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See Im kinda strange. It would have to be a complete sh!tbox for me to not be able to enjoy any car in some way, shape or form.
Im always looking at buying something else, Im never happy; but when ever I get into my car and spin them up, drift a little or just goof around I forget about everything and Im totally satisfied. I intend to have a small house with a massive garage one day...lol
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25-04-2005, 09:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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A car that made me smile was driving EXECJIM's VX SS, with its cam and head package fitted!!
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25-04-2005, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Where the Pirates are.
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25-04-2005, 09:51 PM
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An Old Boss™©
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
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My old XR8 made me smile, as does my current S15. The funny thing is that it doesn't take an expensive or even a dynamically capable car to make you smile - FPV weekend in Chuckys uncles ZC Fairlane was testament to that, what a cruiser! On the other end of the scale, I've had some fun punting a mates old GTI Swift around, it's not quick, just fun! Same goes for your classic paddock basher, it can be a total POS but by hell you can't get the grin off your face!!!
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25-04-2005, 09:53 PM
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Looking for clues...
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Morayfield
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RSGerry, I'm too scared to test-drive the new Mini... I still love the old ones. Great to see you found a car to sink some money into!
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25-04-2005, 09:53 PM
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Social Disaster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brisbane Southside
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All you'd need is a bar fridge in the shed and you won't need the house :P
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25-04-2005, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South East Melbourne
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I have a ball in work's Sherpa, there's probably a dictionary somewhere that has a photo of one next to 'slow'.
And you could get the grin off my face the first time I drove an XY GT. Blip the throttle and watch the shaker. Actually it was the only time. |
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25-04-2005, 10:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pakenham, Victoria
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My old RS2000. It was relatively stock but drove well. Now I have to rely on my XB for smiles whenever I've not modding it. It seems to spent more time in a performance workshop. For work I can't CBF'd doing anymore. Can't wait to get it back though. Everytime it comes home it's a blast.
Pitty tight arsed people dob you in for the slightest bit of noise now days. Even if it is legal!
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25-04-2005, 10:25 PM
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LPG > You
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
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I don't think there is a car that I would turn down, driving is fun, pure and simple.
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25-04-2005, 10:43 PM
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25-04-2005, 11:25 PM
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Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Mercedes Benz C36 BMW E36 M3 Mazda 626 2.5 V6 Mazda MX-5 VU II SS Ute M6 One day hopefully... a PHASE III!!! |
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25-04-2005, 11:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Area 51 (tm)
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Every time I put my foot down and hear 4 Barrels of Holley fed Goodness (tm) reach 6000RPM........
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25-04-2005, 11:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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cars that made you smile
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