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Old 11 January 2011, 02:13 PM
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2005, only 5 years old. Still looks fresh and performs well.
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But made from components and manufacturing processes from the 1970's!
Though they do look amazing

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Old 11 January 2011, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy
2005, only 5 years old. Still looks fresh and performs well.
Hmmm. I test drove one of these about 5 years ago (on the same day I test drove a Noble)
The Sag was a beautiful car but it smelt like an airfix model and I could see bits of glue where the windscreen had been stuck down. The windscreen wipers also looked like they were going to fly off over 100 mph. That car was brand new.
Old 11 January 2011, 04:27 PM
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It's hand built in a shed...what do you expect?
Old 11 January 2011, 04:50 PM
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Am I the only 1 that thinks that Grey and Red GT3RS is a monstrosity?

If a young chav started adding loads of red bits to his grey astra and strapped a rear wing that comes from a 747 then it wouldn't be cool but because this is a Porsche, it's somehow accepted. I dont get why someone would want to drive around in a cage dressed like that It really is a hey everybody look at me I have a small ***** car. You would only look cool to young petrol heads, women would hate you in a GT3RS with all that garbage plastered all over it.

Crazy, I just dont get it. Give me a nice 997 TS instead.

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Old 11 January 2011, 05:31 PM
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Some would say your choice of car isn't very tasteful, either.
(but then again, it IS a wimmins car..)


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Originally Posted by Matteeboy
The 355 was very pretty but honestly the build quality is so appalling, it shouldn't have been allowed.

The outlaws had one for a while - lovely noise, obviously very nippy and stunning to look at BUT the bonnet and boot flex so much you think they'll soon fall off, the interior has comedy Fiat switchgear and it took massive amounts of effort to look after it.

Oh and if it rains, the engine gets drenched. Hmm - handy in the UK...
Not something I am usually accused of, but I will agree with Matty on this one .Apart from looks, these are a bag of ****e, especially to drive .
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***sits down, has a cup of cocoa, looks shocked***
Old 11 January 2011, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by njkmrs
Not something I am usually accused of, but I will agree with Matty on this one .Apart from looks, these are a bag of ****e, especially to drive .
ooohhh don't burst my bubble, you will be telling me Angelina Jolie is into lesbionics next - oh hold on

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Old 11 January 2011, 09:12 PM
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I'm another one that agrees with matteeboy on his sum of the 355. I know not many people would come out and say something like that about Ferrari, but definately true and not a case of looking at it through rose (or should that be maranello red) tinted glasses.

Richard
Old 11 January 2011, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitchy260
Am I the only 1 that thinks that Grey and Red GT3RS is a monstrosity?

If a young chav started adding loads of red bits to his grey astra and strapped a rear wing that comes from a 747 then it wouldn't be cool but because this is a Porsche, it's somehow accepted. I dont get why someone would want to drive around in a cage dressed like that It really is a hey everybody look at me I have a small ***** car. You would only look cool to young petrol heads, women would hate you in a GT3RS with all that garbage plastered all over it.

Crazy, I just dont get it. Give me a nice 997 TS instead.


I have said before that I find the decals garish and I don't like painted wheels. However as a machine I'm sure it's up there with the greats and would love to own one.

Btw, Trout does not have a small *****, he just finds it difficult to get a fat one these days
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Originally Posted by Mitchy260
Am I the only 1 that thinks that Grey and Red GT3RS is a monstrosity?

If a young chav started adding loads of red bits to his grey astra and strapped a rear wing that comes from a 747 then it wouldn't be cool but because this is a Porsche, it's somehow accepted. I dont get why someone would want to drive around in a cage dressed like that It really is a hey everybody look at me I have a small ***** car. You would only look cool to young petrol heads, women would hate you in a GT3RS with all that garbage plastered all over it.

Crazy, I just dont get it. Give me a nice 997 TS instead.
You are right, but it could be worse...




...it could be an Audi
Old 11 January 2011, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dingdongler

Btw, Trout does not have a small *****, he just finds it difficult to get a fat one these days

Nothing that cannot be solved with a roll of Sellotape and a box of these...

Old 11 January 2011, 10:41 PM
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They'll be a bit long for you - you need these instead.

http://comps.fotosearch.com/compb/LI...038h1201ec.jpg
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I thought they were from the Turbo selection
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Originally Posted by Trout


I thought they were from the Turbo selection
No, no - those are MUCH smaller
Old 11 January 2011, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by zip106
They'll be a bit long for you - you need these instead.

http://comps.fotosearch.com/compb/LI...038h1201ec.jpg
And this http://www.google.com/m/search?site=...ng%20glass#i=1
Old 12 January 2011, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
ooohhh don't burst my bubble, you will be telling me Angelina Jolie is into lesbionics next - oh hold on
Actually she is .!!!

But shes only into fat birds like Jo Brand or Gurt Bucket !!
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