BluKoo
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Registered: 8th Apr 02
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My dad was following one of these the other day, and he's become quite fond of them. They remind him of a modern Lotus Carlton he says...
Its a little bit odd as he's a more of a Ford fan and he's never really liked Vauxhalls, but stranger things have happened I suppose.
Had anyone been in one? Or had any experiences with them?
I want to compile some info about them and see if i can tempt him to buy one. So load me up with pictures and stats please...
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Fraser Young
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Registered: 26th Dec 02
Location: Dundee City Drives: 58 Impreza WRX
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Single figure mpg...!
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Rob E
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Registered: 1st Jan 06
Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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I was driving one earlier today, the first tuned one I have had the pleasure of driving  They are immense machines but this one had a suspension knock which was impossible to find 
Also had 20" rims from vauxhall, lowered, full exhaust system with panel filter and a remap (Its a special deal that our dealership does) and fuck me it makes a difference over standard 
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Fraser Young
Single figure mpg...!
Fuel consumption isn't really an issue.
One question I want to ask is, given the choice, what would you rather have?
1. VXR8
2. Lotus Carlton
I think i'd have the Carlton, because it is, and always will be more of an icon. Therefore I imagine it will still be worth good money in about 5 years time.
[Edited on 24-06-2008 by BluKoo]
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Whittie
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Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
quote:
Originally posted by Fraser Young
Single figure mpg...!
Fuel consumption isn't really an issue.
One question I want to ask is, given the choice, what would you rather have?
1. VXR8
2. Lotus Carlton
I think i'd have the Carlton, because it is, and always will be more of an icon. Therefore I imagine it will still be worth good money in about 5 years time.
[Edited on 24-06-2008 by BluKoo]
I LOVE carltons, ask anyone who knows me, but i'd still have the VXR8, its an absolute beast. Heard a red one today and my god it's awesome.
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BluKoo
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I've still not had the pleasure of seeing or hearing one in reality. I'll probably cream myself when I do though. I'm a major sucker for a V8 burble :drool:
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X 60RSA
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Registered: 20th Aug 01
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Arent they bringing a new one out at 75grand a shot, saw something on pistonheads about it.......
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ed_jones
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ive driven one around oulton park and kept it in 4th gear all round due to instruction and my god does it pull, even low down. like a train. would love a supercharged one. sound amazing too.
Lotus Carlton anyday though
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Lotus Carlton is an entirely different proposition. You can't commute in one for a start.
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