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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perhaps you might be right, if i didnt have that graph as proof.  We all know that if someone has a graph, then they are right.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"him" wrote:
<---  1997 was indeed a good year for the automotive industry...  



<----- ditto...
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

USB Breathalyser – absence of

The lack of such a device and corresponding pop-up box ”You are too drunk to operate this forum – computer is locked” has been responsible for some of my best – and worst – late night posts.

If I’ve offended anyone I apol… I’m sorr…I’m so…

No, still can’t do it.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"him" wrote:
Dr. Hfuhruhurr wrote:
You're nearly right, Dradus - it's actually 997 that represents the peak of automotive perfection ...

Or did he mean it is 1 997 that does?  (a space can make all the difference?)

Good point, because it's one out of the many 997 versions that is really the state of the art ...
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Skyhook wrote:
USB Breathalyser – absence of

The lack of such a device and corresponding pop-up box ”You are too drunk to operate this forum – computer is locked” has been responsible for some of my best – and worst – late night posts.

If I’ve offended anyone I apol… I’m sorr…I’m so…

No, still can’t do it.


That might explain you rather harshly telling me to 'do one' last night around midnight.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

P.M. sent to clear that one up...
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Should of put a smiley in there myself i guessed you didnt mean it!


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Bryan M
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Audi S Line - specifically A3 Tdi 2.0 - every one seems to have a downer on these but I like mine (cape on) and contrary to received wisdom do not drive like a cock.

That said I have also bought a BMW whilst being on the forum so there is a body of evidence building
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bryan M wrote:
Audi S Line - specifically A3 Tdi 2.0 - every one seems to have a downer on these but I like mine (cape on) and contrary to received wisdom do not drive like a cock.



A3s are ok, it's the A4 2.0TDI S Lines that are driven by cocks. And by fannies in increasing numbers.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't worry - I like A3s. I had one of the first-generation 1.8T quattros a few years back and loved it.

Also giving active consideration to buying an S3 Sportback (and a properly scamper-specced one to boot) when I return to the UK in December.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I too had two Mark 1 A3's and loved them over 70k miles.  The latest version does not quite match the quality of the materials but is as well screwed together.  I've just off loaded a fleet A3 tdi SE - 110,000 miles and it drove well with no squeeks and rattles. not the experience i've had with mark 5 Golf's.

I also think there is nothing wrong with how the A3 drives IMO. No one seems to pan the Mark 5 golf in this department.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Skyhook wrote:
P.M. sent to clear that one up...

Have you been going around upsetting people again, Jase? Tsk.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm just misunderstood.

You spazzmo.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

scamper wrote:
I also think there is nothing wrong with how the A3 drives IMO. No one seems to pan the Mark 5 golf in this department.


There's nothing particularly right about it, though, and that's the problem. It suffers one of the worst cases of what Anthony Ffrench-Constant once dubbed 'hemlock helm' - it is totally unrewarding, unresponsive and inert to drive.

I've only driven a Mk5 Golf in GTI trim, but even so you'd expect a Sport or S-Line A3 to be its equal, which it is not by a loooooong way! In the same way that a Volvo C30 is not as good to drive (apparently) as a Focus despite sharing a platform.

It is a shame, because the A3 is a pleasant device to behold.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I found the current Golf estate i drove, far worse than the A3 in terms of steering feel.

Comparing a Gti to an S-line?    Thats comparing a performance car to a trim level!
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Confibularities new Chums!!

Chap's Car
This......



A Chap
What's entering the majestic machine in the pic.

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The name of the Majestic machine in the pic (Herbert George after HG Wells. Now sadly missed). In the boot of which is a small commando team, namely Nobby, Chalky and Ginge, armed with small arms and closed tactical explosives, to combat a Communist uprising at a moments notice at anytime and anywhere.

Pifco
The best car accoutrement maker in history. e.g........


Confibularies
A pleasant formal greeting from 'G' (me). I make up words for every occasion.

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The drink of the new Century, that pays homage to the old. Hurrah!!

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You know it makes sense!!

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

G

The British Empire, in the form of a person.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The picture of me was taken just as I'd discovered my old XJ6 had passed it's MOT with flying colours and I was looking for a BMW or Merc to shout ''Ya boo sucks!" at..... Then follow up with a round of "Who won the bloody war anyway?!".

Here he is at Swansea again in January, the month we parted ways.


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you sure you aren't Swiss Tony ?

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Eat my carbons, weenie

Parting shot to person usually in chavved up Corsa who is deluded enough to imagine their heap can compete with some of the more tasty motors on here, including The Beast (q.v.), for example.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For example!

http://themotor.myfastforum.org/about8151.html

Didn't know if you'd seen, Nick.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dr. Hfuhruhurr wrote:
SpecB wrote:
You forgot Mr. Plum.  

A good move, really ...


You forget at your peril Dr Frickoff.
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