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JEZ 280ZX
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Hi,
It tends to be the motoring press who like to pidgeon hole cars into different, convenient categories.
In reality, I couldn't give a rats @rse what other people think...I just like certain cars and don't care if they are considered "classic" or not!
Cheerz,
JEZ
p.s. I also have a web page about Renault 17s!
It tends to be the motoring press who like to pidgeon hole cars into different, convenient categories.
In reality, I couldn't give a rats @rse what other people think...I just like certain cars and don't care if they are considered "classic" or not!
Cheerz,
JEZ
p.s. I also have a web page about Renault 17s!
john-boy
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Originally posted by JEZ 300Z
p.s. I also have a web page about Renault 17s!
Jez, perhaps you could tell me why there was a 15 and a 17 at one time, then - they looked pretty much the same to the casual observer with different lights and trim ... any more to offer?
I guess the 17 was the forerunner of the Fuego - always wanted a 1565 turbo, but ended up having Sciroccos instead, whilst my mate had a Fuego ..
Sean, why are 911s overrated? I've only ever had the pleasure of driving one once, and that was a 996 turbo, and IMO it would be difficult to over-rate it - it was phenomenal!!
To my mind, regardless of who bought them in the 80s they are one of *the* all time classics. Just as an aside, the current 996 (non-turbo), is only a mere shade quicker than a 350, and we're talking a whisker here - trust me!!
£35k change, anyone?CheerZ,
JB.
CLASSIC .1. of the highest class.2.serving as a standard or model of its kind.3.characterized by simplicity,balance,regularity,and purity of form.4.of lasting interest or significance.5.continuously is fashion because of its simple style.
these are not my words but the CONCISE ENGLISH DICTIONARY and i think it fits the S30 perfectly.!!!!!!!!
these are not my words but the CONCISE ENGLISH DICTIONARY and i think it fits the S30 perfectly.!!!!!!!!
JEZ 280ZX
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Hi,
I liked the Fuego too, in fact my father went to the local dealer to buy one...but came back with an automatic Renault 20 instead!
I wanted a mk1 Scirocco storm too!...and an Alfa GTV6 and a Monza GSE and a Lancia HPE Volumex and and and......
...But I bought a 280ZX instead!Cheerz,
JEZ
zedhead260
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No, a 968 Club Sport - much better. One of the greatest drivers cars about (apparently, according to the press, I've never driven one).
I must say I'm not a fan of 80's 911's because of that Yuppie image.
However, being a 70's sports car/ coupe fan I wouldn't say no to a 1971 Carrera RS, or better still a rarer than rocking horse shite RSR !
And if that lottery win did come along, one of the 'moderns' sat in my 10 car garage would be the latest generation 911 GT3.
john-boy
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Originally posted by JEZ 300Z
I wanted a mk1 Scirocco storm too!...and an Alfa GTV6 and a Monza GSE and a Lancia HPE Volumex and and and......
Cheerz,
JEZ
Ahhh, yes - the mk1 Storm was the car to have - I always liked the Giugario (sp?) shape better, although the 2nd generations had much less tin-worm - what a great combo - 1.6 GTI engine, lower front airdam and luxury of luxury for the time - Leather Seats!!!
Had 2 mk1 GLSs and 1 mk2 GTX - amongst some of my favourite cars, acually.
I'd still like a STORM now, actually, in my own 10 car garage!
SeanDezart
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Symon, "Rarities - Maybe Mazda Rx7 & my Nissan Silvia" I don't think the RX-7 classes here, rather the Toyota 2000 ! Even the 260Z isn't 'highly' desirable ! Which came first, the NSU or Citroen GSX rotary engined car ? And wasn't the Model T rather ordinary but it's manufacturing prcatice the speciality ?
JEZ "I find the CV8 about as attractive as as a Daimler Dart!" Not the prettiest of cars (don't confuse it with the 541 !) but well constructed, fast and comfortable for 1962 !
I can't believe this, fans of the 'Johnny boy' (French for Kevin of Kevin and Tracey notoriety) Renault 15 and 17s with the Fuego as tombstone ! These cars are known over here as just for looks - the last good Gordinin was the R12 ! A Sirocco I can accept but the 15/17s were the French equivalent of the Ford Capri 1.6 and 2 lt GLs only with worse build quality ! Nice if you're a fan of seventies kitsch !
Rob, I wouldn't choose a Porsche for the ultimate driving experience - I chose my 240 for that ! No, I'd have the big engined one for cruising across Europe, or a Z31 !!!
Moggy240 - I totally agree with you and your dictionary - does that reinforce my original point then ?
How is it that as we get older, we have more powerful cars ? Just the insurance rates dropping, seeking more thrills (maturely DJZ 60) or to compensate for the youth slipping away or sadly - weight gain ?
JEZ "I find the CV8 about as attractive as as a Daimler Dart!" Not the prettiest of cars (don't confuse it with the 541 !) but well constructed, fast and comfortable for 1962 !
I can't believe this, fans of the 'Johnny boy' (French for Kevin of Kevin and Tracey notoriety) Renault 15 and 17s with the Fuego as tombstone ! These cars are known over here as just for looks - the last good Gordinin was the R12 ! A Sirocco I can accept but the 15/17s were the French equivalent of the Ford Capri 1.6 and 2 lt GLs only with worse build quality ! Nice if you're a fan of seventies kitsch !
Rob, I wouldn't choose a Porsche for the ultimate driving experience - I chose my 240 for that ! No, I'd have the big engined one for cruising across Europe, or a Z31 !!!
Moggy240 - I totally agree with you and your dictionary - does that reinforce my original point then ?
How is it that as we get older, we have more powerful cars ? Just the insurance rates dropping, seeking more thrills (maturely DJZ 60) or to compensate for the youth slipping away or sadly - weight gain ?
A neighbour of ours had an Jensen SP when I was a kid. They only used it once or twice a month cos it did 8mpg. Christ!!!!
Amazing car though ( at least I think so - I was a kid after all, I even thought an allegro was a cool car till till I started driving....
I thought Mk1 and 2 escort's were the dogs bol****s during the 80's ( until I bought a z)
Andrew
Amazing car though ( at least I think so - I was a kid after all, I even thought an allegro was a cool car till till I started driving....
I thought Mk1 and 2 escort's were the dogs bol****s during the 80's ( until I bought a z)
Andrew
JEZ 280ZX
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Hi,
I was offered a very tidy Renault 17 about six months ago, but it would have meant selling the 300ZX!....After a discussion with the wife, we decided to keep with the Z31!.....she hates the Renaults!...I'll wait until an interceptor comes along!
Funnily enough, back in 1982, I missed the chance to buy an R 15 and bought a mk2 Capri instead!
Cheerz,
JEZ
I was offered a very tidy Renault 17 about six months ago, but it would have meant selling the 300ZX!....After a discussion with the wife, we decided to keep with the Z31!.....she hates the Renaults!
...I'll wait until an interceptor comes along! Funnily enough, back in 1982, I missed the chance to buy an R 15 and bought a mk2 Capri instead!
Cheerz,
JEZ
SeanDezart
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The average price over here for an R17 TS is 3,000 pounds, that for an R15 or Fuego, 1,400. That for an R12 Gordini 4,700 !
John-boy, je t'assure que c'est vrai !
John-boy, je t'assure que c'est vrai !
DJZ 60
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As a kid, I would have loved The 2-seater,Lancia known as the "pilot's car", can't remember the name but it looked like a Delorean,also the Alfa-Romeo spyder.My Dream car,s are: Ford Gt40,Ferrarari 308Gto,Jaguar D& e type,s And I think My 2+2 is an affordable amalganation of my dream selection. DJZ 60.
SeanDezart
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The Lancia is a Monte Carlo and you need VER small feet to be able to operate the pedals indepentantly ! I drove one belonging to a friend and then it 'melted' on his Dads' drive !
Is it not the 388 GTO? An example owned by the over-paid Irish F1 'driver' Edward Inkvine !
In fact, all your choices have big noses "well, who 'it yours ? Goliaths' big brother ?
Is it not the 388 GTO? An example owned by the over-paid Irish F1 'driver' Edward Inkvine !
In fact, all your choices have big noses "well, who 'it yours ? Goliaths' big brother ?
JEZ 280ZX
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Hi,
At least they are available over the water, as you don't see any for sale in England!The 12 was only available as the TL/TS model in the Uk and a friend of mine had a TS with tombstone seats and alloy wheels....it understeered like a pig!...as did most Renaults of that era!
Didn't the 12 become the Dacia Denim?!
Cheerz,
JEZ
JEZ 280ZX
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Originally posted by john-boy
Ahhh, yes - the mk1 Storm was the car to have - I always liked the Giugario (sp?) shape better, although the 2nd generations had much less tin-worm - what a great combo - 1.6 GTI engine, lower front airdam and luxury of luxury for the time - Leather Seats!!!
Had 2 mk1 GLSs and 1 mk2 GTX - amongst some of my favourite cars, acually.
I'd still like a STORM now, actually, in my own 10 car garage!
Hi,
I seem to remember that LJK Setright from Car magazine owned a 'Storm and later on when the mk2 version came out ,they reintroduced the name for a special edition model in a fetching metallic brown colour, with beige leather!
Cheerz,
JEZ