S3 gone to a new home....

IanL-RS3 · Nov 19, 2005

DJ - I'm in the west end and have black s3 on a private plate with OZ Superleggeras and the crappiest M3 mirrors you have ever seen! (must get round to fitting new mirrors!), Will keep an eye out for you. Like most people up here i've read pretty much all of Glen's articles on how your car got to be the way it is. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person!! I feel like i know the thing better than my own car! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

As for DavidR's car......i might be clutching at straws or reading a clue into something that isn't there, but what cars have a push button start?

350z? (although would that be too similar to te 200sx?)

Khufu · Nov 19, 2005

Will also keep my eye open when up in Glasgow - I've seen the beast before /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

PaulJC84 · Nov 19, 2005

Yeah i will keep an eye out for you. I visit Glasgow quite a bit as my dad lives at Charring Cross (dunno how you spell it).

I normally leave my car at his office in the underground car park, so i may be in his V6 4 motion (black). Will give you a flash if i see you.

PaulJC84 · Nov 19, 2005

Also whats the mileage and stuff on the car?

I never even saw it advertised??!

DavidR · Nov 19, 2005

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I never even saw it advertised??!

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It wasn't /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

David asked nicely and the deal was done...

DavidR · Nov 19, 2005

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As for DavidR's car......i might be clutching at straws or reading a clue into something that isn't there, but what cars have a push button start?

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Push button start? Pah. Proper car's don't have these...

No, it's not a 350Z - awful things

Ess_Three · Nov 19, 2005

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Push button start? Pah. Proper car's don't have these...

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Totally agree...vulgar fashionable crap!
No need...
A key works perfectly...

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No, it's not a 350Z - awful things

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..and built using such high quality plastics! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Ess_Three · Nov 19, 2005

Despite myself and David (and relevant other halves) drinking ourselves stupid last night (one of us to the point of unconsiousness...and it wasn't me!) we felt we were able to risk taking his new beast out onto the NEs finest frost covered back roads by lunchtime today.
Once a bacon sarnie was polished off, and the re-hydration process completed, I had the pleasure of a good few miles at the helm of his new steed.
What a beautiful machine...

Obviously, hurtling around frosty roads in a light, wide tyred, powerful, purposeful driving machine with a fearsome reputation for swapping ends, gave me a reason to focus the mind...but what a superb tool.

I very much look forward to a longer drive on warmer roads.

A true icon...with a well deserved reputation...
And it starts with a turn of a key! (Albeit very finely engineered and perfectly weighted key)

Ryanc · Nov 19, 2005

It's a 911 porkka then.

jojo · Nov 19, 2005

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It's a 911 porkka then.

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Or an M3 CSL or Noble M12/400.....

All I can say is /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif ....

PaulJC84 · Nov 19, 2005

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What a beautiful machine...

Obviously, hurtling around frosty roads in a light, wide tyred, powerful, purposeful driving machine with a fearsome reputation for swapping ends, gave me a reason to focus the mind...but what a superb tool.

I very much look forward to a longer drive on warmer roads.

A true icon...with a well deserved reputation...
And it starts with a turn of a key! (Albeit very finely engineered and perfectly weighted key)

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I think it must be a BMW i think being RWD and Glen saying "perfectly weighted key" and BMW sometimes go on about weight distribution.

Not sure if they have a fearsome reputation though??! Hmm maybe has to be a porsche then.

Cheers,
Paul.

AndyS3 · Nov 19, 2005

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleep.gif

imported_velcrobix · Nov 20, 2005

A TVR perhaps???

Ryanc · Nov 20, 2005

Lets get it out in the open,this is a a3/s3 forum after all.

Ess_Three · Nov 20, 2005

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Lets get it out in the open,this is a a3/s3 forum after all.

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True...
I wish he's just get on with letting people know... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

CJ A4 · Nov 20, 2005

Come on guys let us know ...talk about keeping you in suspense! What is it? An M3, Lotus Exige, Skyline R34, RS4 saloon. well tell us man for goodness sake! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

HTC · Nov 20, 2005

Its a Suzuki Liana

imported_Strider81 · Nov 20, 2005

jojo · Nov 20, 2005

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Its a Suzuki Liana

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I saw one of these on the road for the first time last week, exactly like the one on TG, they do look pony I have to say. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cry.gif

jojo · Nov 20, 2005

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DB9

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Lightweight?, I think not.

imported_fingermouse · Nov 20, 2005

if it is then has it 3 wheels or 4 ??? as per TG

jojo · Nov 20, 2005

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if it is then has it 3 wheels or 4 ??? as per TG

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Luckily for the poor owner, it had all 4 wheels intact! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh_2.gif

ImS3ola · Nov 20, 2005

This is truly pathetic now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleep.gif

Also, unless he has bought a a3/s3 this should be in the other marques forum

jojo · Nov 20, 2005

Yup.... very /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleep.gif indeed...... infact, it's taking so long that I've gone and purchased a new motor myself, it's a shiny Black example, turbocharged, 4WD 2+2 with the engine in the back. It has shiny 5 spoke alloys and a plastic interior, and a very good power to weight ratio.....
I'll post some pics when I can be bothered to take some /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PS. i'm not kidding!, I seriously have bought one of these!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devil.gif

DavidR · Nov 20, 2005

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This is truly pathetic now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleep.gif

Also, unless he has bought a a3/s3 this should be in the other marques forum

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Oh dear, sorry to be so pathetic...

If you recheck the title post it comments on my S3's departure - which bit of my ex-S3 does not fit in the a3/s3 forum?

C_Audiboy · Nov 20, 2005

OK, you've had your fun - WTF is the new car !!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

sssgucci · Nov 20, 2005

I reckon it is a M3 and jojo dont tell me its a MR2 turbo?

jojo · Nov 20, 2005

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I reckon it is a M3 and jojo dont tell me its a MR2 turbo?

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It's not Jap Gucci, I will post pics up in a few days time hopefully. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

sssgucci · Nov 20, 2005

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I reckon it is a M3 and jojo dont tell me its a MR2 turbo?

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It's not Jap Gucci, I will post pics up in a few days time hopefully. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Nice to hear that dude!

god_thats_quick · Nov 20, 2005

it won't be an M3, I've not heard them having a reputation for swapping ends, and surely you wouldn't go from an S4 (ok then S3) to an M3...

can't be bonkers enought to have bought a TVR up in scotland, so come on david what is it? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/noidea.gif

Porsche Turbo I'm thinking at the moment although it changes frequently!!!

sssgucci · Nov 21, 2005

Its a 993 RS!!!

DavidR · Nov 21, 2005

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Wow, all kinds of suggestion...

The answer is, of course, a Porsche 911, in particular a metallic black 993 carrera 4 with a particularly nice selection of factory fit options and a fine history. Glass's guide list it as the slowest depreciating modern car (and in fact some are appreciating).

However, to discount a few others, M3 is a fine car, but is losing money hand over fist at the moment and is still rather "bling", TVRs are still poor to drive and if you could see how much salt, frost and ice are decorating our roads at the moment you'd understand why 4WD is a good option.

Incidentally, Porsche have an interesting view on 4WD... There is seemingly very little drive going to the front given the number of times the car has tried to turn me round under power... Very entertaining!

I was waiting to get some nice pictures but the weather here has been awful, so the car has mostly been brown from mud or white from salt... Soon though!

Ess_Three · Nov 21, 2005

Thank the lord for that... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Nice car though...and very different to mine.

HTC · Nov 21, 2005

We don't mind dirty porka pictures.

god_thats_quick · Nov 21, 2005

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PaulJC84 · Nov 21, 2005

Sound like a good car you have bought there.

Good choice.

madvw · Nov 21, 2005

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We don't mind dirty porka pictures.

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i'd prefer some pictures of you new porsche to be honest /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

HTC · Nov 21, 2005

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i'd prefer some pictures of you new porsche to be honest /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

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I'm not fussy. I'm okay with any sort of dirty photos! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

imported_gek · Nov 21, 2005

How many miles is a well maintained 993 engine good for?

The Slug · Nov 21, 2005

Nice car DavidR, get ya photography skills out and giv us all a look /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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