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Don`t believe everything of what you read. Didn`t the midget off of Top Gear really like the chassis and grip of the early roadsters? Anyway, the Coupe especially is a cracker, even in non-///M form. Should hold value well (hopefully) as they are reasonably rare. -
It's a bit hardcore for baggy, he likes pensioners cars like Hondas, nice and soft for his piles. He also doesn't think torque is important, instead he thinks it is nice to drive with 9,000 rpm dialed up all day with his ear defenders on.Originally posted by SuperZ View PostDon`t believe everything of what you read. Didn`t the midget off of Top Gear really like the chassis and grip of the early roadsters? Anyway, the Coupe especially is a cracker, even in non-///M form. Should hold value well (hopefully) as they are reasonably rare.
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Con my tractor, pimp?Originally posted by Pondlife View PostPimp my tractor?"Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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Morris Marina?Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostTopgear car ratings are generally determined by a roll of the dice
take a guess at the comfort score that accompanies this piece. I'll draw your attention to one sentance in particular:"Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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Same here, might have to seel my beloved RAV next month to get me through the next few months.Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostBack in Ireland at the moment, current mode of transport is a white Berlingo
Next month it will be push bike.
I started out in contracting with a Merc.
Am I doing something wrong.Comment
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Why do you want a car??
- nothing but an expensive pain in the ass that's becoming increasingly un-PC by the second.
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Ain't got much choice when you live in the middle of nowhere!Originally posted by pzz76077 View PostWhy do you want a car??
- nothing but an expensive pain in the ass that's becoming increasingly un-PC by the second.
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Because I will start to visit customers at their offices. And it is not time efficient to go by pubic transport to some chemical plant in the middle of nowhere 200km away.Originally posted by pzz76077 View PostWhy do you want a car??
- nothing but an expensive pain in the ass that's becoming increasingly un-PC by the second.
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So far I have been here for almost 2 and a half years and I have not needed a car as I have gone to the same client co office every day. Thus I have not got a car here yet. Now I will need it - then I will get it.
Simlpes - and explained in the initial post
"Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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If you need a car for a day, hire one, why waste money and driveway space buying one??Originally posted by ThomasSoerensen View PostBecause I will start to visit customers at their offices. And it is not time efficient to go by pubic transport to some chemical plant in the middle of nowhere 200km away.
So far I have been here for almost 2 and a half years and I have not needed a car as I have gone to the same client co office every day. Thus I have not got a car here yet. Now I will need it - then I will get it.
Simlpes - and explained in the initial post
Car hire = still 100% tax deductible in the UK I believe.
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Don't be a muppet.Originally posted by pzz76077 View PostIf you need a car for a day, hire one, why waste money and driveway space buying one??
Car hire = still 100% tax deductible in the UK I believe.
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Think kerbside jewellry.Comment
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