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Old 11-23-2018, 07:22 PM   #15
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Mini-vans can't pass this car.
Most people don't understand power:weight ration
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Old 11-24-2018, 11:30 AM   #16
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what convinced me is that I recently got engaged, we are thinking kids in 3-4 years. I'm not exactly a young dude any more. so the math on me getting a fun car after the kid experience is not 0, but it is one of those non-rational numbers. So do it now, pay it off in 3 years, get the family truckster on lease, and keep this in the garage as the side ho.

plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

Good timing. My timing was perfect too, kids grown up and out of the house. And although it was Mrs G E turn to get a car, she didn't like anything on the market.
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My kids are 38 and 36. I waited until after to buy a new sports car.
What did you buy?
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Old 11-24-2018, 11:59 AM   #18
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what convinced me is that I recently got engaged, we are thinking kids in 3-4 years. I'm not exactly a young dude any more. so the math on me getting a fun car after the kid experience is not 0, but it is one of those non-rational numbers. So do it now, pay it off in 3 years, get the family truckster on lease, and keep this in the garage as the side ho.

plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

Nice colour!! I have not yet tired of enjoying my WRB.. it's a great colour.. all time classic....
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Old 11-24-2018, 12:32 PM   #19
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What did you buy?
Not anything in blue that is for sure.
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Not anything in blue that is for sure.
Not red by any chance? "Proper" sports car colour.
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Old 11-24-2018, 07:12 PM   #21
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Not red by any chance? "Proper" sports car colour.
For an Italian sports car!
I'd think you'd prefer British Racing Green, eh?
(Wife had a AH Sprite like this)
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Nice colour!! I have not yet tired of enjoying my WRB.. it's a great colour.. all time classic....
Sure is! Simply beautiful on the twins and it certainly stands out a lot more than any other color.
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