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    #61
    Originally posted by n5gooner
    I currently have a Jaguar S-Type nice for longer journeys, and the onboard SAT NAV is nice is it does not clog up the dash. Taken it to 175mph in France, got caught when I was slowing down, clocked at 135mph

    I also have a Mazda MX-5 convertable, very nice in this weather. Sticks to the corners like glue, so I now vary my route to this gig to go round the country lanes.....I will have an accident on day, but heck I'll just buy a new one!!

    Questions to all - looking to change the Mazda - but what do people recomend, I need somthing quick of the mark, but that can corner very well at speed....
    Best car in that class for everything except carrying capacity is the Toyota MR2. Absolute hoot. A bit pricier than others but sooooo much better.
    I am not qualified to give the above advice!

    The original point and click interface by
    Smith and Wesson.

    Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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      #62
      Your parents ruin the first half of your life and your kids ruin the second half

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        #63
        Or for a bit of a lunatic and off the wall tool try a Grinall Scorpion.
        I am not qualified to give the above advice!

        The original point and click interface by
        Smith and Wesson.

        Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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          #64
          Originally posted by The Lone Gunman
          Best car in that class for everything except carrying capacity is the Toyota MR2. Absolute hoot. A bit pricier than others but sooooo much better.
          The MR2 is good but like the MX-5 lacks grunt. Bung in an extra 10k and buy the Honda s2000.
          I remember the good old days of this site when people used to moan about serious contractor related issues like house prices and immigration. How times have changed!?

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            #65
            Originally posted by Numptycorner
            The MR2 is good but like the MX-5 lacks grunt. Bung in an extra 10k and buy the Honda s2000.
            I was thinking of a AC Cobra - but I don't know whats its like on the cornering...
            SA says;
            Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!

            I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!

            n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
            (whatever these are)

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              #66
              Originally posted by hyperD
              Given the state of the roads in Surrey I think that is superfluous to requirements.
              Specifically the roads in Leatherhead Surrey!

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                #67
                Originally posted by The Lone Gunman
                I have a Rover!

                MG ZS.
                I also have an old Mondeo for going to the tip and carrying building materials.
                I also have a KTM Duke II for weekend personal transport.

                Does a kite buggy count?

                Rover! Rover! You sound like my mechanic!
                MG Race Bred........I also have an MG ZS180 2.6 Litre V6 full of fun and in Go Faster Trophy Yellow...........

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                  #68
                  Originally posted by n5gooner
                  I was thinking of a AC Cobra - but I don't know whats its like on the cornering...

                  Thing is with a car like an MX-5 or an MR-2 you can drive them near the limit alot of the time. A dash of acceleration isn't going to unbalance the car. The mistake people make when stepping up from such a car is thinking you can get away with the same type of driving (fancy traction control gadgets accepted). Which is when they accidently go sideways through a hedge at 90mph.

                  PS do you mean a replica Cobra?
                  I remember the good old days of this site when people used to moan about serious contractor related issues like house prices and immigration. How times have changed!?

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                    #69
                    Originally posted by n5gooner
                    I was thinking of a AC Cobra - but I don't know whats its like on the cornering...
                    Scary ..

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                      #70
                      I currently have a Jaguar S-Type nice for longer journeys, and the onboard SAT NAV is nice is it does not clog up the dash. Taken it to 175mph in France,
                      Faulty speedo obviously.
                      ...my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...

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