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Over the years there have been many cars that have got under my skin, that no matter how wrong wanting them is, I'd still love to own one. Chief among these is the Allegro HL Equipe and I would still crawl over hot coals to own one :eek:.
Others include the Mistubishi Starion and Mk2 Ford Escort RS000, which I'm not at all embarrassed about, and nor should I be :no: .
But the worst, and I know it's wrong, very wrong, but I can't help it, is the Porsche 924. I'm looking to get a second car in July, a toy if you will, and I just can't get this car out of my head. :annoyed:
Does anyone else have horrors like this they'd love to own and would seriously buy one (other than Leon of course)? :confused:
I've always hankered against a 500SL :o
I know they're big and heavy and handle like an ar$e, but imo they look gorgeous and I've have one like a shot if I was offered it for free :D
I've always hankered against a 500SL :o
I know they're big and heavy and handle like an ar$e, but imo they look gorgeous and I've have one like a shot if I was offered it for free :D
Ooh yes - SEC with the full AMG kit :smitten:
Still remember the day I went home and told my bf that a car had powered past me - didn't know what it was but it said 'AMG' on one corner :)
That was a looong time ago!!
NSX - not that there is anything wrong in that
a 1930s Ford chopped into hotrod with a HUGE engine.
Citroen T.Avant or 5 with aforementioned engine and flames.
VW Charger/Nova
Old Mk1 Skyline
Celica.
the list goes on...
I've just thought of another - VW Polo G40. Hmmm Supercharger :smitten:
Scrabbletastic :wack:
citroen ds
And another :cool:
240z mmmmm :smitten: :smitten:
Aitch, get on MSN pwoodhouse@hotmail.com, I'm slightly pissed and trying no to think about getting up for work in the morning
240z mmmmm :smitten: :smitten:
Aitch, get on MSN pwoodhouse@hotmail.com, I'm slightly pissed and trying no to think about getting up for work in the morning
Haven't got MSN. :(
Still remember the day I went home and told my bf that a car had powered past me - didn't know what it was but it said 'AMG' on one corner :)
That was a looong time ago!!
I see one every day on my way into work, and even though it's got chrome wheel arch extensions I'd still buy it :rolleyes:
Haven't got MSN. :(
THEN ****ING GET IT
THEN ****ING GET IT
How? :confused:
How? :confused:
IT's a free download iirc :
Try here :) messenger (http://messenger.msn.co.uk/)
IT's a free download iirc :
Try here :) messenger (http://messenger.msn.co.uk/)
Doing it now - cheers :thumbs:
LOL good lad :thumbs:
You won't catch me on there tonight...been up since 06:30 so off to bed now :) But have fun with any of the other sxoc guys on there :)
tac_200sx@hotmail.com btw, tho normally sign in under my non-public id these days ... ;)
LOL good lad :thumbs:
You won't catch me on there tonight...been up since 06:30 so off to bed now :) But have fun with any of the other sxoc guys on there :)
tac_200sx@hotmail.com btw, tho normally sign in under my non-public id these days ... ;)
Cheers :thumbs:
Back on topic, what other absolute shitters of cars does anyone aspire to? :confused:
SX Me Up
26-06-2004, 02:58
Oh God, this topic was made for me.
Datsun Laurel C31 (saw a mint one on eBay recently and nearly bidded, regret not doing it now too)
Datsun Skyline 240K GT C210
Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX Z31
Nissan Skyline DR30 RS-X Turbo C
Mitsubishi Lancer EX 2000 Turbo (early 80's, the 2000 aint the year!)
Mitsubishi Galant GTi/VR-4 (late 80's/early 90's)
Ford Sierra Sapphire (not Cosworth)
Lada Riva 1.5 2105
GAZ Volga 3102
Hyundai XG30
Kia Magnetis
Feel free to rip into me for the Korean/Russian ones at least!
ScoobyDoo
26-06-2004, 05:20
Capri 280 :smitten:
what other absolute shitters of cars does anyone aspire to? :confused:
S13. :D
Alfasud 1.5ti (not really a shitter but you try finding one)
NSU Ro80
80's toyota Crown (kitsch)
Granada 2.8i (mate had a twin turbo one and it was the dogs, till he crashed it, twice)
Sierra XR4i / XR4x4
:)
Aitch, you do not want a 924, trust me on this I used to have one, it was horrid
hmmm, could also add TR7 to my ikkle list there, and Vauxhall Chevette HX, Lotus Sunbeam, Starrion, S12, S13, AE86, Gen1 RX7, the list goes on...
Mazda 626 coupe, dunno why I think they look a bit like the R32 but better!
Mitsi Starion turbo the first one that everyone slated!
Proton GTI, does anyone know if there is a forum for these?
John Bennett
26-06-2004, 11:56
Delorean. (of course I'd have to put a turbo PRV into it)
RX-7 FD3S. Nothing wrong with it, but it'd be asking for trouble knowing my luck.
That new MG supercar looks nice too :wack:
tintin63
26-06-2004, 11:57
My old Nova GTE back :cry:
Oh God, this topic was made for me.
Datsun Laurel C31 (saw a mint one on eBay recently and nearly bidded, regret not doing it now too)
Datsun Skyline 240K GT C210
Feel free to rip into me for the Korean/Russian ones at least!
They aren't exactly shitters...
MarkH - why the Mk1 Starion? Only 156bhp on those ones, otherwise pretty much the same other than a few interior bits to the I/C-ed Mk2...
eerr dunno, I think it is the Mk1 I like show me a pic of the mk2 and I could be converted!!! Never studied them as I never took em seriously!!
eerr dunno, I think it is the Mk1 I like show me a pic of the mk2 and I could be converted!!! Never studied them as I never took em seriously!!
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Never took them seriously?
They were as fast as one of the faster porsches of the day!!! And they are fantastic to drive...
MK1 and MK2-3 were nearly the same on the outside - just a minor difference in the lip spolier at the back.
They are the narrow bodies.
Mk4 onwards were the widebodys...
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.stacey1/images/DSC00065b.jpg
this is teh same as mine was - one of the last of the 2. narrows.
an't find a pic of a Mk1 yet but it is identical pretty much (aside from the vented bonnet of course - how could i forget that!)
sroberts
26-06-2004, 12:25
Allready thinking about selling for the one BWM I'd have :cry:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/349000-349999/349114_8_full.jpg :D
In no perticular order here are some cars that probably didn't receve universal praise but that I want anyway:
Maestro (or even Montego :eek: ) Turbo
Rover 420 Turbo
Citroen ZX 16v
Daihatsu Charade GTti
Fiat Uno Turbo
Hyandai S-Coupe Turbo
Fiat Croma Turbo
Lancia Dedra Turbo
Lancia Thema 8.32
BMW M Coupe :notworthy
Audi S2 (Coupe)
Honda CRX (old version)
309 GTi
Renault 21 Turbo Quadra
Saab 9000 Carlsson
Vauxhall Carlton GSi 24v
Suburu Legacy Turbo
Vauxhall Calibra Turbo
I could go on :wack: :cry:
A realy would quite like a jag , possibly with the wood interior.
Heres a pic.
http://www.paramount-performance.com/images/photographs/xkr-450-grandprix.jpg
As a teenager, always had a hankering for one of these
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=89212373
As a teenager, always had a hankering for one of these
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=89212373
where they around when you were a teenager? ;)
voodoo_melon
26-06-2004, 13:25
As a teenager, always had a hankering for one of these
http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/ATD_web/servlet/media?id=89212373
As a teenager? I've seen the way you look at orions that come into the car park at the mids meets ;)
As a teenager? I've seen the way you look at orions that come into the car park at the mids meets ;)
I'm gonna kick your head in on Monday sunshine :annoyed: :furious: :mad: :censored: :annoyed:
voodoo_melon
26-06-2004, 13:30
I'm gonna kick your head in on Monday sunshine :annoyed: :furious: :mad: :censored: :annoyed:
:wave:
Papa Lazarou
26-06-2004, 14:25
Erm. I have some weird ones probably
Late 70's Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Rover Vitesse (SD1)
Rover 3500 (P6)
'70 Chrysler 300
'69 Dodge Charger R/T
'70 Plymouth GTX 440
Vauxhaul Senator 3.0 24V
Ford Granada 2.8i Ghia X
Old Ford Granada 3.0 Coupe
Saab 900 2.3 Turbo
Loads more I've forgotten
SX Me Up
26-06-2004, 14:27
They aren't exactly shitters...
I didn't think that either but most people don't agree..... Datsun badge, you know? I can understand them not liking the Laurel, I suppose it is a bit boxy and dated but I think it's quite charming. The C210 Skyline is just gorgeous though, proper Capri style car. But no one likes it!
I've always wanted to get another one of my 1st car,
1977 Toyota Celica ST Liftback (2.0L)
Mine was White and sexy..
Here's a few pics of others to those that dont know it, jap performance as my 1st car :nod:
http://home.wanadoo.nl/celica1/jepege/mikec.jpg
Sexy arse too
http://home.wanadoo.nl/celica1/jepege2/ingmar01.jpg
General Lee style
http://home.wanadoo.nl/celica1/jepege2/gareth08.jpg
http://home.wanadoo.nl/celica1/jepege4/mark1.jpg
been trying to find a clean example ever since...
As a teenager? I've seen the way you look at orions that come into the car park at the mids meets ;)
That's when there isn't an MG 214 to turn his head. :rolleyes:
1958 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 60 SPECIAL
http://www.hubcapcafe.com/i/2002/hopkins/cady5801.JPGhttp://www.hubcapcafe.com/i/2002/hopkins/cady5801a.JPG
Or a lot of other late 50's American.
One day we'll get one :smitten:
Aitch, you do not want a 924, trust me on this I used to have one, it was horrid
I know I shouldn't want one. My head tells me I don't want one. But when I can't find a Starion or MR2 when I buy an Auto Trader, I find myself looking at 924s and I get a burning sensation in my bank account. :annoyed: I've managed to resist so far but I'm weak. :wack:
I know I shouldn't want one. My head tells me I don't want one. But when I can't find a Starion or MR2 when I buy an Auto Trader, I find myself looking at 924s and I get a burning sensation in my bank account. :annoyed: I've managed to resist so far but I'm weak. :wack:
Wak used to have a 924. Why don't you ask him what he reckoned to it?
dtmpower
26-06-2004, 17:35
Oh God, this topic was made for me.
Datsun Laurel C31 (saw a mint one on eBay recently and nearly bidded, regret not doing it now too)
Feel free to rip into me for the Korean/Russian ones at least!
http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f24317960
There is more on there.....
Just thought I'd look for a De Tomaso Pantera, as I have always wanted one.
http://www.manorgarage.co.uk/new_images/deto2.jpg
Anybody got a spare £75,000 :rolleyes:
http://www.manorgarage.co.uk/266deto.htm
I've always wanted to get another one of my 1st car,
1977 Toyota Celica ST Liftback (2.0L)
You can really, really, really go off some people you know....
:cry:
Fiat Tipo 2.0L 16V Sedicivalvole :wack:
I really want a Fiat 128 3p or (another) Hillman imp
I really want a Fiat 128 3p or (another) Hillman imp
quite a few Imps on Ebay I think.
128s - are they the things that would fit inside a shoebox?
128s - are they the things that would fit inside a shoebox?
No, that would be shoes. :rolleyes:
64 Chevrolet Impala on hydraulics
GMC A-Team Van
Transit Van
Toyota Hi-Lux
128s - are they the things that would fit inside a shoebox?
That would be the 126, complete with sewing machine engine :wack:
quite a few Imps on Ebay I think.
128s - are they the things that would fit inside a shoebox?
This is a 128 3p... before and after a British winter
as for the imps on eBay.. I'd love one but luckily just before I hit the 'bid' button I remember my last one. ;)
marty_t3
26-06-2004, 23:23
Only 2 cars i'd really want would be a Mk1 RX-7 and an SD1 V8. Can't really complain cuz i've already owned both and they are the best cars i've ever driven (except my S12/13s :D )
SX Me Up
27-06-2004, 03:23
http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f24317960
There is more on there.....
I love that style of modding, it's cheesy but cute. On an Option video I think it was they had this guy with a Cedric and it had the pointy up exhaust and a light-up chandelier instead of the usual little light. The engine noise was so ace too, like brrrrooooaaa. Oil cooler stuck out on the front but not even hooked up, huge arches. Godfather theme plays when you toot the horn. People were looking at it disapprovingly but him and his mate were sat inside grinning loads, I'd love a car like that.
citroen axgt. now very old and succumbing to classic french build quality.
my first car was one of these. it was on a g-plate and 11 years old when i got it for £900. central locking and leccy windows fcuked, wobbly steering, and made a strange clonking noise on right turns (should've been driveshaft gaiter but still did it when i replaced it). served me well for three years. one week it developed a misfire and i replaced rotor arm, leads etc to no avail. then got pi55ed off with it, took it out and thrashed it and lo and behold it cured itself
absolute sh1tter but blessed with so much personality. a rare finding in cars nowadays. if i could find it i'd buy back it in an instant and give it the tlc it deserves. alas i think it has probably gone to the scrapheap.
no car i've driven since has put such a smile on my face (though the 200s come close) and i doubt one ever will :smitten:
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