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Old 26 September 2007, 08:45 PM
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JUst south of MK going south about 12:30 today, on an 07 plate, foofing hell are they quick!!
Old 26 September 2007, 09:25 PM
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I've driven one
Old 27 September 2007, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
I've driven one
Yes, yes we know Gav so you keep saying!!!!!

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Old 27 September 2007, 11:16 AM
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What are they like to drive?
Old 27 September 2007, 11:31 AM
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I spotted a black one in Lymm, Cheshire on Saturday. It looked much better in the metal than the pictures I've seen. It sounded nice as well!

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Old 27 September 2007, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
I've driven one
Me too. Around Oulton Park at full chat

Old man's arrives next year.
Old 28 September 2007, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
What are they like to drive?

IMHO it's perfect in every way and a major contender to take Porsches dominance away! The cabin oozes quality, the engine note is stunning and EVERYONE looks at you!

Heres me sat in it


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Old 28 September 2007, 03:54 PM
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Nice pearl necklace Gav


Sorry mate couldn't resist.

Next time you get a spin - give us a call
Old 28 September 2007, 04:20 PM
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Not you and the necklace too. I've already had enough **** off Martin about it
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
Not you and the necklace too. I've already had enough **** off Martin about it
I know he's been PM'ing everyone about it
Old 28 September 2007, 04:48 PM
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Old 28 September 2007, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
Not you and the necklace too. I've already had enough **** off Martin about it
Quick, put it back before your mum misses it !
Old 28 September 2007, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
Not you and the necklace too. I've already had enough **** off Martin about it
No offence mate, but why are you wearing a pearl necklace?
Old 28 September 2007, 05:25 PM
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I think the reason it won't take away 911 dominance is because the latter has a hint of practicality ie fit two small kids in the back, stash a couple of bags of shopping. afaik you can't do this with the R8. It looks much better though
Old 28 September 2007, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
IMHO it's perfect in every way and a major contender to take Porsches dominance away! The cabin oozes quality, the engine note is stunning and EVERYONE looks at you!

Heres me sat in it

The interior colour could do with a review..............otherwise
Old 29 September 2007, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
I think the reason it won't take away 911 dominance is because the latter has a hint of practicality ie fit two small kids in the back, stash a couple of bags of shopping. afaik you can't do this with the R8. It looks much better though
I thought 911s were driven by gay hairdressers. So, there won't be any kids in tow?!
Old 04 October 2007, 04:43 PM
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my boss has got one....and we are off to the ring and Spa in it over the wkend and beginning of nxt week
Old 04 October 2007, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon C
JUst south of MK going south about 12:30 today, on an 07 plate, foofing hell are they quick!!
Spooky, I saw a Silver R8 between Buckingham and MK yesterday (Wed), looked lovely even though it was just being driven sedately in traffic.
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Looks like a "posh" TT

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Originally Posted by scoobygav555
IMHO it's perfect in every way and a major contender to take Porsches dominance away! The cabin oozes quality, the engine note is stunning and EVERYONE looks at you!

Heres me sat in it

Old 09 October 2007, 04:18 PM
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Right:

1) It's NOT a pearl necklace, it's an O'Neil surfer shell type affair

2) The interior on that pic does look yellow but it's actually cream and looks awesome!

3) It's **** all like a tarted up TT. Drive one and you'll say the same!

4) The luggage space is the only inferior thing i can think of to a 997 Porker!

Old 14 October 2007, 03:33 PM
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Just seen this parked up where I live. Looks better in the flesh

Old 14 October 2007, 07:54 PM
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It has abit of lambo about it from the rear (still, Audi do own Lamborghini!)

I'd still have a 911 Turbo, GT3 or GT3RS over it though!
Old 14 October 2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
No offence mate, but why are you wearing a pearl necklace?
Perhaps he is the new Lord Mayor of Stockport.
Old 15 October 2007, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Deep Singh
No offence mate, but why are you wearing a pearl necklace?
I reckon it was part of the condition of getting to drive the Car.

It went something like this, "Right if you want to drive the Car, you`ve got to put this lucky Pearl Necklace on. It kind of gives off a protective force field around you so you won`t prang the Motor".

Man with nice car then ran off looking for his camera and to dream up another picture scenario for the next fella who wants to drive his car.

He`s got a list of items in his head he thinks people will wear, if they want to drive his car.

Gav was lucky, the next thing he had in a carrier bag he keeps in the boot was a short little Black Chiffon dress last seen on Eddie Izzard, that he bought from George @ Asda.

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Old 15 October 2007, 08:46 AM
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A mate has had his for a fortnight and has already secured its sale in 12 weeks for a very nice profit. Bottom line is it is just another fast car with a sleek looking bodyshell but doesn't do anything new I dont think - personally I would have an RS4 and save myself a wedge in the process.
Old 15 October 2007, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bob r
Perhaps he is the new Lord Mayor of Stockport.

Old 18 October 2007, 04:09 PM
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who's the girl in the cool car?
Old 19 October 2007, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Lord-Martin-Of-Leeds
I reckon it was part of the condition of getting to drive the Car.
...
Gav was lucky, the next thing he had in a carrier bag he keeps in the boot was a short little Black Chiffon dress last seen on Eddie Izzard, that he bought from George @ Asda.

Could have been a loaf of bread.
Old 21 October 2007, 08:02 PM
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ugly tt
Old 24 October 2007, 12:48 PM
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Just seen one for the first time today, i have to say they look feckin sensational. Not as draw dropping as a Ferrari or lambo but has a great road prescence, and looks miles better in the flesh.

I thought they were ugly..... i take it all back
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