Dan
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If i was so desperate to drive supercars i think id rather do this...
http://www.dreamcarhire.com/blackandwhite/bw_pricing.html
25 days hire of any of the cars listed, no excess to pay incase of damages, 100% extra mileage allowance. Covers all insurance etc.
£10k + Vat per year
[Edited on 06-06-2011 by Dan]
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Ben G
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Originally posted by Paul_J
I think that's another reason why a lot of people who can afford one, don't buy one. Like people who own Porsche Boxsters are basically advertising the fact they can't afford a 911.
silliest thing i've ever heard in my entire life 
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Jambo
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Originally posted by Dan
Your such a cunt barndoor
Hes right though 
Its not how much you earn, its what you choose to afford.
I was on £20k p/y with a 7year old M3. Live at home, I don't drink, take expensive holidays or do drugs. I like BMWs this is my hobby. So therefore i can afford it.
John, ignore the typicaly English negativity and wanting others to fail. If its your dream do it. The worst thing that could happen is you buy a Rarri and it goes wrong, costs you an arm and a leg you will learn from it though, thus not being pointless and im sure you would have fun too.
Ignore the haters, follow your dream. Goals are no bad thing.
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Robbo
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Originally posted by BarnshaW
i dont agree with you paul j.
do people who buy 330ci beemers buy them only because they cant afford an M3?
or does someone who buys an audi S4 only buy that because they cannot afford an RS4?
some people just like a particular car and not because they cannot afford better
i think he has a point but the Boxster comment proves the opposite, people WILL still buy a cheaper version if thats all they can afford
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BarnshaW
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OR regardless of what car you buy in most cases there will always be a better model so technically most people have purchased a lesser model is what is being said?
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chrisritch
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The only people who say people who drive boxsters only do because they cant afford a 911 are split into two groups:
People who have never driven a Boxster
People who cant even afford a Boxster let alone a 911
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BarnshaW
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exactly, if you were a young female and wanted a reasonably priced, well made german convertible then a boxter is probably perfect, does not mean she only got it because she couldnt afford a 911 turbo or gt3
[Edited on 06-06-2011 by BarnshaW]
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Ben G
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paul j is poor because he bought a honda instead of a vag car.
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AK
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i'd go about it differently.
If i couldnt afford a car I wouldnt buy a lower model of a car I want... i'd buy an older model
A 308 may be cheaper but IMO they are just nicer than the 348's.
I dont really like the mid 80's wedges.
512BBi, 308 GTB/GTS, 328, 288 etc - YES PLEASE
348, 512 TR - Miami Vice mullet
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Paul_J
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Originally posted by Ben G
paul j is poor because he bought a honda instead of a vag car.
Taking my example...
I bought an s2000, over an NSX because I can't afford an NSX. I would much prefer an NSX though.
and I race an integra dc2 type R, because I can't afford to realistically race an integra dc5 Type R - though I'd prefer to.
I'm not saying the 'lower end' cars are crap and I'm not saying there aren't reason's for owning them - I'm just saying most people would 'prefer' the higher end model, but realistically (usually due to financial reasons) can't get it.
[Edited on 06-06-2011 by Paul_J]
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Dan
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Is the 10k rental idea not a good one?
Driving things like 430s, california, lambo lp560, aston DBS and an r8, 25 times a year sounds much more appealing than the cost of a couple of services a year etc.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Ben G
paul j is poor because he bought a honda instead of a vag car.
Taking my example...
I bought an s2000, over an NSX because I can't afford an NSX. I would much prefer an NSX though.
but taking my view i could afford a fiesta zetec s, but bought a lowly zetec because it's all the missus and i need. wanted fuel economy over ''speed''.
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BarnshaW
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not really 10k a year though is it its much more
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Dan
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Its 12k barndoor. Works out at £479 a day
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Ben G
paul j is poor because he bought a honda instead of a vag car.
Taking my example...
I bought an s2000, over an NSX because I can't afford an NSX. I would much prefer an NSX though.
but taking my view i could afford a fiesta zetec s, but bought a lowly zetec because it's all the missus and i need. wanted fuel economy over ''speed''.
well that's totally different Ben
we're talking about buying a car for performance / fun reasons solely, not to be a daily driver / other 'reasons'.
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Paul_J
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Actually I see your point and see how ridiculous my original point now sounds
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AK
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308 GTB - light weight GRP shell, carbs etc
328, same same
airbags
348 TS (blergh)
355
i'd have them all but i think my tastes are more 70's than 80's..... or early 80's rather than 80/90's
The 355 is 1000x nicer than a 348 though
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BarnshaW
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i was going to say, i would be a bit gutted if i was colin driving around in my focus and everyone pointing and laughing shouting that he could not afford the RS500 model.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Ben G
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Ben G
paul j is poor because he bought a honda instead of a vag car.
Taking my example...
I bought an s2000, over an NSX because I can't afford an NSX. I would much prefer an NSX though.
but taking my view i could afford a fiesta zetec s, but bought a lowly zetec because it's all the missus and i need. wanted fuel economy over ''speed''.
well that's totally different Ben
we're talking about buying a car for performance / fun reasons solely, not to be a daily driver / other 'reasons'.
yeah i know it's a bit poverty spec compared to what else has been said but it still shows that your point of buying only what you can afford to is wrong.
some people just prefer lower spec cars, whether they use it just to commute and don't want expensive bumpers/colour coded bits on or whether they want the engine rather than care about how powerful/luxurious a car is.
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Ben G
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Ben G
paul j is poor because he bought a honda instead of a vag car.
Taking my example...
I bought an s2000, over an NSX because I can't afford an NSX. I would much prefer an NSX though.
but taking my view i could afford a fiesta zetec s, but bought a lowly zetec because it's all the missus and i need. wanted fuel economy over ''speed''.
well that's totally different Ben
we're talking about buying a car for performance / fun reasons solely, not to be a daily driver / other 'reasons'.
yeah i know it's a bit poverty spec compared to what else has been said but it still shows that your point of buying only what you can afford to is wrong.
some people just prefer lower spec cars, whether they use it just to commute and don't want expensive bumpers/colour coded bits on or whether they want the engine rather than care about how powerful/luxurious a car is.
I believe this previous response was in agreement:
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Originally posted by Paul_J
Actually I see your point and see how ridiculous my original point now sounds
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Ben G
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too slow 
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mwg
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I bought the top of the range, fastest, bestest, gayest Mini instead of a Mini One. If you are going to do it, do it properly 
TBF it's the only car I have had that has been the best one. My Audi A3 wasn't an S3, I could afford to buy an S3 but it was too expensive to run.
[Edited on 06-06-2011 by mwg]
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Xs
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Originally posted by Hammer
Here's my 2 cents. You will never own a Ferrari.
Sparked a good debate though
I am surprised no one does considering how much the majority of members on here earn!
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Jambo
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Ilike 308/348 and 355 is my fave car of all time.
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RichR
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What does Nik drive these days? He was looking at Ferraris at one time
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