mattk
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crossfire convertables arnt as bad as everyone lets on, my dad liked it, its fair quick very comfy and imo they look great
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Robbo
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Registered: 6th Aug 02
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clarkso et al seemed to like it but think that was mostly down to price tbh
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Steve X16XE
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Registered: 31st Dec 06
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It's an American 3 year only car.
But if his dad only wants it for that long then perfect.
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Daimo B
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He changes every year or 2.
I've tried to tempt him with a VXR Monaro. He says its too fast and too big.
Still, Jag 4.2 is still looking promising. I think it would suit him better than a boxster. I think he'd push the boxster too hard  and given his injury rate, we don't need any more cuts, broken bones and muscles
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John
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No matter how good a car the boxster is, or what car anybody else is driving, the only thing they will think about it is poor mans 911, even if they are in a rusty old nova.
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Munchie
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if he wants to be differnt and likes the looks.
Lexus SC430.
quiet comfortable v8 and convertible.
you cant beat it for comfort best car in its class but thats if you like the looks.
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by John
No matter how good a car the boxster is, or what car anybody else is driving, the only thing they will think about it is poor mans 911, even if they are in a rusty old nova.
On the head
Yeah i bloody read the 1st post by you and its Plastic fantastic 
Get more for your money i reckon what Japanese motors.
But i reckon he will end up with something German by the sound of things.
Minibusa
should add the new ducati 1098 to his list of bikes
He can buy my corsa for £15 if he gets stuck.
[Edited on 24-07-2007 by Sunz]
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by John
No matter how good a car the boxster is, or what car anybody else is driving, the only thing they will think about it is poor mans 911, even if they are in a rusty old nova.
Ahhhh and my old man will be sitting thinking what i've written above.
you've just spent £100k on your 190mph porsche, and i've got a £16k bike that will go quicker, and looks better (matter of opinion). And still got enough money to nearly buy a house.....
I know what i'd choose 
He's in his late 40's, i think he's past "oh lordy, what will chav in his nova think"
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Corsa Sport Gav
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Registered: 12th Feb 03
Location: Durham, County Durham Drives: A6 Allroad
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Audi B5 RS4
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Yeah but i could say I have a 8.5k bike that will go faster then your 16k bike and so on.
172 scooters will do 1/4 miles in 12 seconds now days and they cost 2k so will have 14k in there pocket over your motorcycle.
911 vs bike on the track and the 991 wins it for me.
Has been tested on tv before and the 911 won and the bike rider was either bsb or motogp.
You only lose out with cars anyways.
Tax, insurance, mot's and so on
his an oldish man so needs refinement i guess.
Audi Rs4 quattro 2001-2002
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BarnshaW
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how about a monaro here guys lol
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa Sport Gav
Audi B5 RS4
for 25k ?
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Fad
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Boxter S
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Joe
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Theres loads of B5's for under £25k James.
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jr
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beeing dumb sorry
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Joe
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Yes, yes you are. Thats where my money would be going to, awesome cars.
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Corsa Sport Gav
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
quote:
Originally posted by Corsa Sport Gav
Audi B5 RS4
for 25k ?
your thinking of B7
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davey_jack
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I honestly dont see the point in these threads, because half the people who ask people to suggest a car for them, have already made up their mind on the car they want already (in this case the chysler crossfire). Also I wouldn't imagine this guy is likely to go out and spend between 15-20k on a car just because someone on corsasport suggested it!
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Daimo B
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Exactly....
Im trying to drum up more ideas. So far, no-ones really come up with anything suitable.
Im saying noit to get the Crossfire.
My old man hasn't made his mind up, he's sitting at home after having about 15 rods and pins taken out his leg after being knocked off last year. He's bored and looking to spend his money
His suggestion of cars is not all that great. If I knew what cars to suggest to him, do you think i'd of posted in the first place??????
Yeah but i could say I have a 8.5k bike that will go faster then your 16k bike and so on.
172 scooters will do 1/4 miles in 12 seconds now days and they cost 2k so will have 14k in there pocket over your motorcycle"
And will look like every other Sports bike that everyone already has, a GSXR1000, an R1, yadder blah boring..
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Jill
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What about the Lexus SC? They look a bit quirky with the roof up- and clearly better when the roof is down. Interior is better than the Honda S2000 (IMO tho) and they're fun to drive as well (again IMO). Only thing is the engine is a 4.3... Not sure your dad would be interested in something like that?
JILL 
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Jay
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Just because internet forums think "poor mans 911" doesnt mean everyone on the road does, 9 times out of 10 people see a porsche and think its nice, and usually cant tell the difference. Boxster or the Jag id say.
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Daimo B
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Possibly a suggestion. Looks a bit different, not too quick, comfy, i'll suggest that one.
He's looking at the previous shape jap coupes with the 4.2 as well. Not massivly fast (like the lexus), just a big smooth engine.
Things like the Audis etc all have 4 doors, he won't be really interested in that.
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by JayM
Just because internet forums think "poor mans 911" doesnt mean everyone on the road does, 9 times out of 10 people see a porsche and think its nice, and usually cant tell the difference. Boxster or the Jag id say.
Other thing is a 2.7 boxster is a great balanced drive.
Basically a bigger version of the MX5, with the engine in the boot...
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Robbo
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Lexus SC is one of the worst cars ever produced 
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