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Speaking of being old and out of touch...
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I choose a car that could drive over yours, can drive past yours without even going near 8th gear, looks better and handles better. Why would I choose something slow, low and tiny, when I can have something better and more fun?Originally posted by Whorty View Post
Choice being the operative word .... being young, fit and flexible, I can choose a low car. You oldies, you need something more fitting for your arthritic bodies
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You never did tell the rest of the class what car you have.Originally posted by WTFH View Post
I choose a car that could drive over yours, can drive past yours without even going near 8th gear, looks better and handles better. Why would I choose something slow, low and tiny, when I can have something better and more fun?I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man
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I think it's a FIAT SUV of some kind. Probably spends most of it's time in the repair shop.Originally posted by Whorty View Post
You never did tell the rest of the class what car you have.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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Some kind, yes. (Giorgio platform)Originally posted by _V_ View PostI think it's a FIAT SUV of some kind.
In the same way that the Audi TT is the same as a Skoda Octavia (MQB platform)…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Obviously taste is personal, but looked at all vehicles on that platform and I wouldn't touch any. I'm sure they're great cars for you, but I'll keep my hairdresser car thanks.Originally posted by WTFH View Post
Some kind, yes. (Giorgio platform)
In the same way that the Audi TT is the same as a Skoda Octavia (MQB platform)
I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man
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I can imagine that is the exact look on most women's faces when you try to woo them!Originally posted by Whorty View Post
It's one technique I employ to get the girls screaming!Comment
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Not all of them .... some are peacefully asleep thanks to rohypnolOriginally posted by vetran View Post
I can imagine that is the exact look on most women's faces when you try to woo them!I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man
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