[nsx_23]

Well, if Aston Martin's next styling direction is anything like the Lagonda, they better just keep using their photocopier and make various DB9-shaped blobs.

 

[DNA Doc]

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Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif well, ... They improved the Lotus Exige S, but they look the same, so I won't post pictures of that. By the way, is Aston Martin still owned by LVMH?

Well, the front end is different and the rear wing is larger on the new Exige S, so it's not exactly the same.

Aston Martin is owned by Investment Dar (a consortium of prominent Kuwaiti investors founded in 1994), who are thought to be considering selling.

 

[Rednamalas1]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, if Aston Martin's next styling direction is anything like the Lagonda, they better just keep using their photocopier and make various DB9-shaped blobs.

yeah, lagonda is really something else. I wanted to gouge my eyes out when I saw it. Make high-quality performance cars for years -> follow it up by bandwagon jumping into money-making SUV business with possibly ugliest SUV in the market. Great idea. I wonder why anyone else hasn't thought of it.

*cough*Porsche Cayenne*cough*

 

[nsx_23]

The problem is that the Cayenne sold like hot cakes to rich soccer mums.

 

[Rednamalas1]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The problem is that the Cayenne sold like hot cakes to rich soccer mums.

indeed. I'd much rather get a wagon if I needed extra space. Better fuel economy, far better handling, acceleration etc.
And if you need real off-roading ability, grab a SUV that can actually do off-roading. Like a jeep wranger or Land Rover defender. I wouldn't mind owning either of those for those ventures into muddy adventures

Or, if you must burn cash and burn it fast, Merc G-wagon is the way to go.

 

[SweetAdeline]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I find the Aston 1-77 really overdone.

AMEN.

I really like that Infiniti proto.

 

[nsx_23]

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Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif indeed. I'd much rather get a wagon if I needed extra space. Better fuel economy, far better handling, acceleration etc. And if you need real off-roading ability, grab a SUV that can actually do off-roading. Like a jeep wranger or Land Rover defender. I wouldn't mind owning either of those for those ventures into muddy adventures Or, if you must burn cash and burn it fast, Merc G-wagon is the way to go.

I'd get an M5 wagon.

If I wanted to go offroading, I'd get a G-Wagon or Defender. The G wagon really tugs at my heartstrings for some reason, especially the V12 turbo Brabus version. I'd love to drive past a greenpeace meeting in that thing with my foot to the floor

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

I would like to vent that anyone over the age of 85 should not drive... just got rear ended while i was at a dead stop by some old man who was driving to quick for the weather (very rainy and wet) and rear ended me and totaled my daily. Awosem.

 

[cash68]

That ****ing sucks dude. Say your neck hurts and take all his ****. That'd what I'd do.

 

[nsx_23]

Ouch. One less MX5 in the world

I got tailgated by a guy in a Discovery yesterday whilst going down a steep slope which is notorious for having mobile speed cameras operating regularly. He started tailgating me since the highway, and I was in the slow lane only 2-3km/hr below the limit so he was more than welcome to overtake.

People just need to learn to keep their cool. My car's speedo is a digital display, so I know the "exact" speed that I'm doing unlike conventional dials in 5km/hr increments.

So what're you going to replace the daily with now?

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

Prolly go to own my FOURTH miata in 4 years. I'm on a F'in roll.

 

[cash68]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ouch. One less MX5 in the world I got tailgated by a guy in a Discovery yesterday whilst going down a steep slope which is notorious for having mobile speed cameras operating regularly. He started tailgating me since the highway, and I was in the slow lane only 2-3km/hr below the limit so he was more than welcome to overtake. People just need to learn to keep their cool. My car's speedo is a digital display, so I know the "exact" speed that I'm doing unlike conventional dials in 5km/hr increments. So what're you going to replace the daily with now?

Uh, FYI, the fact that your display is digital means NOTHING. GPS is the only way to verify the correct, true speed. If you put a set of new tires on your car, it'll read a little slower than it does with worn tires. The circumference of the same sized tire from manufacturer to manufacturer also varies. Also, there is a tolerance in speedometers, set by the governement. They usually make them run a little high (ie, you are going slower than it says by a little bit) due to the fact that if it went the other way, people would get pissed off if they received tickets. This is why almost ALL speedometers are about 2-3mph "fast" when you're doing 55mph.

Find someone who has a GPS unit and verify yours, it's the only way to know.

 

[DNA Doc]

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Originally Posted by DanTheMiataMan /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would like to vent that anyone over the age of 85 should not drive... just got rear ended while i was at a dead stop by some old man who was driving to quick for the weather (very rainy and wet) and rear ended me and totaled my daily. Awosem.

Man that sucks. I am really sorry to hear that.

On a positive note, I am assuming from your post that everyone is uninjured. At least that's a good thing.

 

[nsx_23]

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Originally Posted by cash68 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Uh, FYI, the fact that your display is digital means NOTHING. GPS is the only way to verify the correct, true speed. If you put a set of new tires on your car, it'll read a little slower than it does with worn tires. The circumference of the same sized tire from manufacturer to manufacturer also varies. Also, there is a tolerance in speedometers, set by the governement. They usually make them run a little high (ie, you are going slower than it says by a little bit) due to the fact that if it went the other way, people would get pissed off if they received tickets. This is why almost ALL speedometers are about 2-3mph "fast" when you're doing 55mph. Find someone who has a GPS unit and verify yours, it's the only way to know.

Yep, its out by 2km/hr when measured against a radar.

Of course, I realize its not a perfectly accurate speedo, but it still gives a better indication than the 5km/hr increment dials. Having said that, even GPS units vary from unit to unit, so hmm.....

But anyway, Dan, 4th Miata in 4 years hey?

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

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Originally Posted by nsx_23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yep, its out by 2km/hr when measured against a radar. Of course, I realize its not a perfectly accurate speedo, but it still gives a better indication than the 5km/hr increment dials. Having said that, even GPS units vary from unit to unit, so hmm..... But anyway, Dan, 4th Miata in 4 years hey?

Word they are dirt cheap, easy to fix, good gas milage (29mpg on E10 going 75 at like 3700rpm) fun to drive and again dirt cheap and can be taken 100% apart and put back together with a 10-12-14-16mm Socket set.


And 1st miata is in a garage needing me to be unlazy and tune it

2nd miata i bought it the water pump failed 2 weeks later so i replace it on the side of I-5 North then sold it as it felt like a lemon

3rd this one that now will be totaled.

4th who knows!