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#51

05-18-2008, 06:57 PM

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I would go back to the Miata or recently i've had something for these:

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05-19-2008, 07:59 AM

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If practicality wasn't an issue: Lotus Exige.

If practicality was an issue: 335i.

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05-19-2008, 09:50 AM

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VW Rabbit.

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05-19-2008, 07:39 PM

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Practical car: VW GTI 5 door
Impractical car: Honda S2000

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05-19-2008, 08:01 PM

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Back to Z3 or Z4

Would be tempted to go back to a Z3 ... had a 97 model, 5 speed manual, with a 1.9 liter ... MCS 07 has many of its excellent characteristics ... love the MINI and its more generous boot ... another alternative would be Z4 ... had a 3 liter Steptronic ... wonderful cruiser ... as is the MINI ... hmmm ... maybe I already have the best parts of both Z3 and Z4 in the MCS ...

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#56

05-20-2008, 08:17 AM

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replacement for the Mini:

-practical everyday car ...would have to be a VW GTI (R32 version)
-for my weekend fun car ...i'll stick w/ my Porsche Turbo (out handles almost anything i've ever driven).

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05-20-2008, 11:37 AM

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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

Very Nice

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Mazdaspeed 3, or 2 if they send it here, 1 series, GTI or Lancer Ralliart, or Alfa Romeo Mi.To..........

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+1 on the Alfa Romeo Mi.To

+2 on the Alfa Mi.To

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I used to have a Renault Clio, I loved that car. It saved way more gas than my MINI and I loved that.

When I was chooshing cars my short list came up like this: MINI, BMW 1, Audi A3, Peugeot 207 CC and Pontiac G5.

If I had more money I would love to get MCS convertible, Audi TT, Audi R8, Pontiac Solstice or Audi 44.

I am an Audi lover.

Being realistic my next car would probably be a MCS, I just love MINI <3

207 GTi/RC logical choice. same engine.

Also why not a Fiat Grand Punto Abarth?

And if I won the lottery and went of the deep end the Alfa 8C, any Aston Martin, Porche 911 GT3, Turbo or GT2, or Nissan Skyline GT-R R34

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05-20-2008, 11:54 AM

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Either a Chevette or a Dodge Omni

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05-20-2008, 12:13 PM

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BMW 1, VW GTI R32, Pontiac G8 GT

What I would really love to have is a '66 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, '69 GTO Judge, Ferrari F430 or an Alfa Romeo 8C

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05-20-2008, 12:19 PM

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a used Ferrari. one of the V12 models as they are "more" reliable than the V8 models. i figure, i'll go to the other extreme.

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05-20-2008, 12:22 PM

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If I were in Europe why not also think about the Audi S3, Seat Leon Cupra-R, Opel Corsa OPC, Vectra OPC(Vauxhall VXR range in UK), Euro Ford Focus RS/ST.

Just a few out of many

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05-20-2008, 12:42 PM

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I'm sold on the lightweight of the MCS. Every 3K+ lb car feels like a barge now, so I'd lean toward a Lotus Elise. I'll be interested to see what the mini Audi is like when it reaches production.

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05-20-2008, 01:22 PM

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Either a Chevette or a Dodge Omni

My first 3 cars were Chevette's, I had a neighbor who put a 350 in one.

(drag car). I loved the rear wheel drive in the small frame. I could go for one, if they were made today.

When my lease expires on my MCS, I'll be going back to my (finished rebuild) 68 VW type 1 baja!

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05-20-2008, 01:33 PM

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another Mini?

otherwise, a S2000, 135i, 335i, M3, G37S, IS350, A4 Quattro would be nice.

practically speaking though, probably something like a Mazdaspeed3

impractically speaking, I'd like a Nissan GT-R

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05-20-2008, 01:33 PM

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arial atom

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05-20-2008, 01:37 PM

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BMW Z4 M Coupe!

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05-20-2008, 01:39 PM

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lotus elise...

oor more practical.. audi a4 convertible... or a jag xj :D

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05-20-2008, 01:39 PM

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I agree

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05-20-2008, 01:43 PM

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Of course I'd have to get at least ONE more Mini. Maybe one in every color???

And a '67 Stingray.

Wow...well...I have a list actually. But it's only to be used AFTER I win the lottery.

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05-20-2008, 01:47 PM

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I agree

i'm glad theres some atom love in the house.

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05-20-2008, 01:57 PM

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i'm glad theres some atom love in the house.

I looked into getting one of brammos kit a few years ago. didn't have the proper facility or the time or the funds but now it looks like brammo isn't distributing the atom anymore. so i kind of gave up on that.

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05-20-2008, 02:03 PM

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There is an atom for sale on ebay... $75k!

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05-20-2008, 02:04 PM

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If I had the money, one word: Tesla!

Oherwise, an S2000 is a good alternative.

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05-20-2008, 03:11 PM

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That instantly makes me think of Top Gear!!! It was like watching someone in a spaceship convertible his cheeks were peeled back so far on his head!!!

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05-20-2008, 03:17 PM

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That instantly makes me think of Top Gear!!! It was like watching someone in a spaceship convertible his cheeks were peeled back so far on his head!!!

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