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Title: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 03 March 2008, 21:59:53
I am NOT going to go look at this tomorrow!  I am NOT scrounging up all my pennies!   :-X

(http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=662161419)
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: Vamps on 03 March 2008, 22:01:57
I wouldn’t either not practical for the family.  8-)
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Post by: Debs. on 03 March 2008, 22:04:10
Lublee!  :y

but, is that the best place Vx. could think to place that front plate; really ruins to 'look'  :'(
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Post by: miggy on 03 March 2008, 22:04:46
Dam, i looked,

made no difference though
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Post by: Danny on 03 March 2008, 22:05:20
let us know how it drives ;D
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 03 March 2008, 22:10:58
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let us know how it drives ;D
Who are you talking to?  No Theo here, never met him, certainly isn't looking at this car tomorrow . . .  [smiley=engel017.gif]
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 03 March 2008, 22:11:14
have seen a test..lap times are nearly same as new 330 Ci..

but with a crazy price tag..
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: waspy on 03 March 2008, 22:11:28
What's a secret :-?
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Post by: theolodian on 03 March 2008, 22:12:46
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What's a secret :-?
The teleportation that I had to invent in order to get in and out of it?  ::)
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: waspy on 03 March 2008, 22:23:52
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What's a secret :-?
The teleportation that I had to invent in order to get in and out of it?  ::)

Why, are you a bit of a chubby lad  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 03 March 2008, 22:25:16
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What's a secret :-?
The teleportation that I had to invent in order to get in and out of it?  ::)

Why, are you a bit of a chubby lad  ::) ;D
No, but over 6' and not as flexible as I used to be . . .  :-[
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 March 2008, 22:29:50
Looks great  :y

....just make sure it's not that 'rebuilt' one that went around all the car forums last year!

Seriously though, it does look good, I went on various bits of the MIRA test track in one with a pro driver once... pretty sure he was auditioning for Top Gear as I don't recall the car pointing in the direction of travel once  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 03 March 2008, 22:31:33
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Looks great  :y

....just make sure it's not that 'rebuilt' one that went around all the car forums last year!

Seriously though, it does look good, I went on various bits of the MIRA test track in one with a pro driver once... pretty sure he was auditioning for Top Gear as I don't recall the car pointing in the direction of travel once  ;D ;D ;D
It's from a dealer that swears the history is clear, one owner.  Don't have an account to check it myself though.
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Post by: waspy on 03 March 2008, 22:32:33
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What's a secret :-?
The teleportation that I had to invent in order to get in and out of it?  ::)

Why, are you a bit of a chubby lad  ::) ;D
No, but over 6' and not as flexible as I used to be . . .  :-[

Off the track slightly. How are you getting on with GOW :question
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Post by: theolodian on 03 March 2008, 22:34:24
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Off the track slightly. How are you getting on with GOW :question
The other guy didn't die right away for once and managed to finish it yesterday.  [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 March 2008, 22:35:12
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Looks great  :y

....just make sure it's not that 'rebuilt' one that went around all the car forums last year!

Seriously though, it does look good, I went on various bits of the MIRA test track in one with a pro driver once... pretty sure he was auditioning for Top Gear as I don't recall the car pointing in the direction of travel once  ;D ;D ;D
It's from a dealer that swears the history is clear, one owner.  Don't have an account to check it myself though.

No problem then, most dealers HPI there cars anyway (and let's be honest, who wouldn't on a car like that). Just make sure the sale docket states it is HPI clear.
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 04 March 2008, 20:37:48
Well, it needs TLC.  Main things are a full service, a few pieces of interior trim, and most importantly wishbone bushes!  They're so bad that I am reluctant to drive it the 2hrs home.  Seem to be original at 58K which is a lot for that car.  Underneath all that I defo get the feeling that there is a solid car though.  Surprisingly similar sentiments to when I got the miggy.  ;) :)

Negotiating them down, but very tempted!  :y
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Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 04 March 2008, 20:56:25
boy that one uuuuuuuugly car, looks like it was made by those guys who just been arrested in italy for making fake farrari's :-/
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Post by: Jay w on 05 March 2008, 09:12:39
58K and wishbone bushes gone!!!!

Sounds a bit iffy.

Check for Track day usage, tyres are a good starting point for this, and speak to the prev owner as well.

Not the prettiest car in the world, but i understand they handle well and aer a lot of fun to drive even in N/A form

looked after you will not lose much on it come resale
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: Vmax on 05 March 2008, 09:13:33
YUM !  :o
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 05 March 2008, 19:03:59
Got the price down as far as possible.  Mulling it over with the missus.  Looking positive!  8-)
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: supermop on 05 March 2008, 19:08:13
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Lublee!  :y

but, is that the best place Vx. could think to place that front plate; really ruins to 'look'  :'(

Agree.

Time to call the debadging crew!
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 05 March 2008, 19:20:42
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Lublee!  :y

but, is that the best place Vx. could think to place that front plate; really ruins to 'look'  :'(

Agree.

Time to call the debadging crew!
Can you still do the bonnet stickers, or are those verboten now?
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: supermop on 05 March 2008, 19:25:02
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Lublee!  :y

but, is that the best place Vx. could think to place that front plate; really ruins to 'look'  :'(

Agree.

Time to call the debadging crew!
Can you still do the bonnet stickers, or are those verboten now?

They're not stickers, they're actual dents that look like stickers  ;D
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: smoothomega on 05 March 2008, 19:29:37
Lovley looking car, very envious. As far as i am aware stickerd number plates are still leagal and TBH the bonnet is crying out for the number plate to be put there
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: theolodian on 05 March 2008, 19:59:11
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Lovley looking car, very envious. As far as i am aware stickerd number plates are still leagal and TBH the bonnet is crying out for the number plate to be put there
Thanks!  Yeah, that's what I was thinking too about the number plate.
Title: Re: Top Secret: Do not look!
Post by: Dave-C on 05 March 2008, 20:01:02
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Lublee!  :y

but, is that the best place Vx. could think to place that front plate; really ruins to 'look'  :'(


Thought that too... :y  Were on the same frequency Debs..

DC