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Title: They do'nt make 'em anymore.
Post by: amigov6 on 27 August 2008, 22:43:36
So in 10/20 yrs time will we all have Monaros/vxr8's  or similar or will we be nursing very old classic Migs?. Mk1 or 2 Granada etc.?
     Just wondered. :-/
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Post by: smoothomega on 27 August 2008, 22:45:16
300C  :y
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 August 2008, 22:46:38
Certainly wont be any of fords offerings, 300C is temping though.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 August 2008, 22:47:49
In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D

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Post by: Elite Pete on 27 August 2008, 22:49:51
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In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D

::)
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Post by: FRE07962128 on 27 August 2008, 22:50:33
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300C  :y


Well EU regulations have seen off the old Vespa scooter engine, so we won't even have one of those! :o :o ;) ;D ;D
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Post by: JueV6 on 27 August 2008, 22:51:06
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In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D


Does that mean the Ex-Elite Pete is in Menopause... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Elite Pete on 27 August 2008, 22:53:13
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In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D


Does that mean the Ex-Elite Pete is in [media]Menopause[/media]... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Manopause if you dont mind ;D
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Post by: amigov6 on 27 August 2008, 22:58:37
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In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D

The day you drive an MX5 i'll buy an Allegro & give up Indian food! :D
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Post by: JueV6 on 27 August 2008, 22:59:35
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In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D


Does that mean the Ex-Elite Pete is in [media]Menopause[/media]... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Manopause if you dont mind ;D

is that what hairdressers call it.... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 August 2008, 23:01:24
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In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D

The day you drive an MX5 i'll buy an Allegro & give up Indian food! :D

I have driven loads of them....including the latest (less interesting) varient.

Still dont really rate them.....they need a bit more umph but I suspect they might not be as gentle on the owners then  :y
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Post by: SteveD on 27 August 2008, 23:04:17
Gonna  get myself a Subaru Forester STI soon. It's about the only fun thing that will tow my pikey box. Wife will get the hand-me-down Omega  ;)
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Post by: feeutfo on 27 August 2008, 23:05:52
i think we will all have a hydrogen fuel sell by then. So enjoy it while you can.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 27 August 2008, 23:10:51
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In 20 years time I will be having a mid life crisis so may be driving an old MX5  ::) or if its really bad a Prius!  ;D


Does that mean the Ex-Elite Pete is in [media]Menopause[/media]... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Manopause if you dont mind ;D

is that what hairdressers call it.... ;D ;D ;D
Now now, you wouldn't want to wake up at Newent and find someone has had a go at you with a pair of sheers, would you ::) ;D
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Post by: amigov6 on 27 August 2008, 23:12:27
Must admit they could be quicker but they're "playfull" to drive & same as the Mig alot of bang for your buck.
  If anyone's been watchin' my bitchin' about these but never tried one & have a quiet weekend ahead, find an early pop up light model on a forecourt, get the salesman to put the tradeplates on & see for yourself. Don't have to buy it but might as well liven the boring shopping trip up a bit. :D
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Post by: JueV6 on 27 August 2008, 23:13:57
SWMBO's already done that, it fell out with stress.. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 August 2008, 23:16:08
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SWMBO's already done that, it fell out with stress.. ;D ;D ;D ;D

She's quiet tonight, ihave you got her cleaning the Miggy bits up to sell.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 27 August 2008, 23:16:13
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SWMBO's already done that, it fell out with stress.. ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D
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Post by: Varche on 28 August 2008, 14:10:13
I'll still be driving my Omega. Have to now that I've invested so much time, energy and dosh.

Spanish car tax will be around 2million euros a year for "top band" guzzlers.

I just hope Omega forum is still going then. There maybe some pretty strange problems develop on a thirty year old car.

varche
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Post by: dbug on 28 August 2008, 15:16:23
Bought my first car in 1963 - Ford E93A 1172cc - would never become a classic.  Bought my first TR4 in 1968 and thought then - this will become a classic - wish i could have afforded to keep it!  In 1981 bought, with a view to restoration, a 1967 TR4A which had been wrapped round a lamp post and was mechanically pretty crap - good points solid straight chassis and cheap price.  This car is now over 40 years old - and no doubt will still be around in 10/20 years time (as long as i am!)

Probably also still driving my Omega to recoup all the money recently invested!!
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Post by: bob.dent on 28 August 2008, 17:00:31
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I'll still be driving my Omega. Have to now that I've invested so much time, energy and dosh.

Spanish car tax will be around 2million euros a year for "top band" guzzlers.

I just hope Omega forum is still going then. There maybe some pretty strange problems develop on a thirty year old car.

varche

Engines will probably still be going but I suspect the bodies will have rusted away! ::)
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Post by: HolyCount on 28 August 2008, 17:57:02
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300C  :y

300 C needs nursing now !! Build quality is atrocious !!!
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Post by: Pete Wright on 28 August 2008, 18:19:57
In 20 years time, I think I will probably be on my 3rd or 4th Insignia, are we planning on letting them use OOF for their problems too???

I think the Insignia is lovely and am looking forward to being able to afford one! ;) :)