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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

One for the lads but ladies feel free to join in!

Whats the best car you have owned or driven?

I'm currently sitting in a £90,000 jaguar xj getting a massage (thats right, seats have built in massagers!) and flicking through the tv channels to see whats on! How a car can cost more than a house I'll never know

(not my car btw, its a customers at work lol)

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Driven loads of very expensive, owned none.

Had company cars for most of my career and lovely ones but wouldn't spend a shit load of money on my own.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Jay has a jag but its just an x type, he was going to upgrade to an stype but there is hardly any difference. It certainly doesnt have seats that massage you, i might just mention this to him lol. Its a nice car the one he has very comfortable just like sitting in an arm chair.

His boytoy is his Mr2 but i refuse to go in it incase i get stuck lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Driven loads of very expensive, owned none.

Same here, its obscene the amount people spend on their cars, seen customers pay the equivalent of 6 months wages on servicing and all the extra work that goes with it (clutches etc!)

best car by far that ive driven has to be a lambo murcilargo (think thats how you spell it!) not for comfort but for sheer power!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

ahhhh the mr2 mid-life crisis car of choice!!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"ahhhh the mr2 mid-life crisis car of choice!!"

lol, more of a senile crisis, hes well past middle age and it sits in the garage 9 months a year lol

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

An Aston Martin DB9

The OH worked there a while back and certain people from the company could borrow one...he had to have a driving lesson with it on their track first before they would let it out though

Lovely car though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sat in a Ferrari F40 once. It was a former boss' car and he asked me if I'd like to drive it. I refused, stating that the first time I ever drive a Ferrari will be when I collect it from Maranello. Still haven't.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

9 months one of my gentlemen friends waited for his mercedes cls(think thats right) took me out in it the first week he got it and when he asked what i thought i just said i didnt like the dashboard cause i thouht it looked tacky

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By *londieddWoman
over a year ago

fife

"One for the lads but ladies feel free to join in!

Whats the best car you have owned or driven?

(not my car btw, its a customers at work lol)"
i dated someone who had a TVR, he used to get really annoyed when i said it was a piece of metal on 4 pieces of rubber, the same as my VW is!! dont see him anymore think he has a porsche now (he was not too well endowed if memory serves me well)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Driven loads of very expensive, owned none.

Same here, its obscene the amount people spend on their cars, seen customers pay the equivalent of 6 months wages on servicing and all the extra work that goes with it (clutches etc!)

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Surely it's not the occasional costs, like clutches and bulbs and tyres, that matters but the total cost of ownershipover the time you own the vehicle

My car was expensive for me nearly 20 years ago and I've had a couple of resprays and re-upholsterings but I reckon it's still worked out cheaper overall than, say, a Cavalier or a Mondeo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Boys toys for me are motorbikes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a lovely brand spanking new BM back in the 80's, was a joy but sold to finance some building investment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Drove a 1968 Lamborghini mirua which was a dream come true. At present I own a 1967 Fiat 500 Arbath which I bought in Italy, drive home and spent the last 3 years fully restoring. To me its priceless

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"ahhhh the mr2 mid-life crisis car of choice!!

lol, more of a senile crisis, hes well past middle age and it sits in the garage 9 months a year lol"

Your other half does?? You should let him out of the garage more than three months of the year Mrs Fritzel lol!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Driven loads of very expensive, owned none.

Same here, its obscene the amount people spend on their cars, seen customers pay the equivalent of 6 months wages on servicing and all the extra work that goes with it (clutches etc!)

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Surely it's not the occasional costs, like clutches and bulbs and tyres, that matters but the total cost of ownershipover the time you own the vehicle

My car was expensive for me nearly 20 years ago and I've had a couple of resprays and re-upholsterings but I reckon it's still worked out cheaper overall than, say, a Cavalier or a Mondeo."

You would be suprised at the average service bill, most of the bigger cars go out with a set of tyres and brakes all around nearly every service, the clutch tends to wait till the warrenty has run out though! Serious madness the running costs of these cars, put 10 of our customers together and they could pull greece out of the shit if they left their cars off the road for a year!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"One for the lads but ladies feel free to join in!

Whats the best car you have owned or driven?

(not my car btw, its a customers at work lol) i dated someone who had a TVR, he used to get really annoyed when i said it was a piece of metal on 4 pieces of rubber, the same as my VW is!! dont see him anymore think he has a porsche now (he was not too well endowed if memory serves me well)

Well I drive a mini

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1968 Triumph Vitesse

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Boys toys for me are motorbikes

as a toy a fast motorbike gets my vote

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Driven a huge amount of very nice cars.. including a bentley continental ( however you spell it)

I used to work for a prestige car company.. so Ferraris, lambos, astons ( when they werent in the garage )

but my personal best cars I have owned are these..

Alfa 156 v6.. why.. because it has a gorgeous v6, that looks and sounds divine.. and momo leather, had lovely curves and just despite its faults.. was beautiful car to drive

Next was my subaru v4 sti Type R ... it had the dccd which I drove with mostly the power to the rear.. it was just stupidly quick... and handled great.. and sounded so good.. 0-60 was 3.8 in that car.. and it was the only car I ever got a buzz in like I did the bikes..

I had a long term loan of a 355 f1 ferrari too.. which was awesome.. Took my kids to events in it.. I wanted to keep it but didnt have a garage so had to give it back after 3 months.. but loved it..

I have had about 93 cars in 10 years of driving so had plenty of choice and also driven some awesome cars that are borrowed..

Katie, with her Masters consent.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"1968 Triumph Vitesse"
isnt that a make of bra ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Driven a huge amount of very nice cars.. including a bentley continental ( however you spell it)

I used to work for a prestige car company.. so Ferraris, lambos, astons ( when they werent in the garage )

but my personal best cars I have owned are these..

Alfa 156 v6.. why.. because it has a gorgeous v6, that looks and sounds divine.. and momo leather, had lovely curves and just despite its faults.. was beautiful car to drive

I had a long term loan of a 355 f1 ferrari too.. which was awesome.. Took my kids to events in it.. I wanted to keep it but didnt have a garage so had to give it back after 3 months.. but loved it..

I have had about 93 cars in 10 years of driving so had plenty of choice and also driven some awesome cars that are borrowed..

Katie, with her Masters consent. "

Where can I find myself a woman like you??The women in the garages I have worked in dont have that knowledge or passion for cars! Brum Brum Katie lol

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By *eakcoupleCouple
over a year ago

peak district

Somebody we know on another (non swinging) website has a signature block that says something like "the number of toys a man gets before he dies shows what a great life he's had". We both think that's rather sad!

Still, the 'flash car' industry relies on some people blowing every penny they've got, or even worse, getting themselves deep into debt, in order to make themselves feel good. Compensation for having a tiny cock and not getting to use it very often, perhaps?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Somebody we know on another (non swinging) website has a signature block that says something like "the number of toys a man gets before he dies shows what a great life he's had". We both think that's rather sad!

Oooh interesting, I have a shortened smart car

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

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personal choice really, i had a friend who would never go on boys 18-30 holidays with us, stayed in and wouldnt go pubbing or clubbing, woulnt buy a moped when we were all 16 didnt enjoy having a nice car and all because he was saving it up for a rainy day..Lad got cancer and died aged 39..think he might have spashed his cash if he had known

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Katie, with her Masters consent.

Where can I find myself a woman like you??The women in the garages I have worked in dont have that knowledge or passion for cars! Brum Brum Katie lol"

Oh I am boring about cars and bikes.. I must be the only woman that goes to a swing club and spends nearly an hour discussing cars with the lads waiting to play.. ( sat in stockings and a corset of course) but still lol

We were arguing which is better..

I always see the arguement btw that its just trying to compensate for something else as jealousy.. I am working my arse off at the moment to have another nice car.. Master has a nice car..and I want a track toy too.

I would think nothing of having something flash on the drive.. Is it showing off..?? Hell yeah.. but why not..

I had someone key my car once out of petty jealousy... they are lucky I never caught them to be fair.

My Mate has a spankingly lovely 911 turbo think its about a G reg.. ( maybe wrong) and ohhhh he says if he ever finds a woman that is as good at that car he will marry her..

Love my cars, bikes and hell yeah first thing I would buy if I won the lottery was a selection of fine cars.. Including a hell of a lot of Group b rally beasties..

I forgot one of the most awesome cars I got to drive.. was a full rally spec... 6r4...

Yay...

Katie, with her Masters consent.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Katie, with her Masters consent.

Where can I find myself a woman like you??The women in the garages I have worked in dont have that knowledge or passion for cars! Brum Brum Katie lol

We were arguing which is better..

I would think nothing of having something flash on the drive.. Is it showing off..?? Hell yeah.. but why not..

I had someone key my car once out of petty jealousy... they are lucky I never caught them to be fair.

My Mate has a spankingly lovely 911 turbo think its about a G reg.. ( maybe wrong) and ohhhh he says if he ever finds a woman that is as good at that car he will marry her..

Love my cars, bikes and hell yeah first thing I would buy if I won the lottery was a selection of fine cars.. Including a hell of a lot of Group b rally beasties..

I forgot one of the most awesome cars I got to drive.. was a full rally spec... 6r4...

Yay...

Katie, with her Masters consent. "

Is it wrong that your knowledge and passion for all things petrol excites me?? I'm with you as far as the lotto win goes, would have a fleet of cars that would have greenpeace campaigning outside my house!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

lol actually when I used to do phone call service I had a guy that would frequently ring me and Liked me to talk about cars.. lol

I would have my own race track in my back garden if I won...I am actually suffering mild depression that I do not have a nice fun car to drive..and keep borrowing other peoples to get a fix. lol

Although we do have the Jag. but that is Masters car..

Oh and my love of petrolish things goes to having a nvq in mechanics too lol Although thats for motorbikes, but love to work on my own car too.

Katie, with her Masters consent.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Couldnt agree with you more, if someone has the money they have the right do with it exactly how they please. To get deep in debt over any material thing in my opinion is totally wrong

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By *acktilMan
over a year ago

Tewkesbury

I wasx lucky enough to work for both the royal families of Dubai and Bahrain in the 80's and 90's so got to drive lots of exotic cars including:

Ruf 911 yellowbird

Porsche 959

Porsche 911 King turbo Ltd Edition

Bugatti EB110

lamborghini diablo

Ferrari F40

Ferrari Testarossa (was my everyday car for 8 months)

Bentley Turbo R (I managed to flat spot 4 tyres in an emergency stop one night)

My all time favorite is/was the Lotus Carlton it cruised at 180mph with 4 doors a large boot and air con that worked. It was actually pretty spritly round Goodwood racing circuit after the very lucky Allan McNish showed me the right lines on a track day.

One disapointment was never being handed the keys to the McLaren F1.

Oh happy days.

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

I cannot possibly comment or my _iews may be held in evidence against me.....and result in a forum ban

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By *acktilMan
over a year ago

Tewkesbury

"Somebody we know on another (non swinging) website has a signature block that says something like "the number of toys a man gets before he dies shows what a great life he's had".

He who dies with the most toys, still dies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I cannot possibly comment or my _iews may be held in evidence against me.....and result in a forum ban

You can get banned for having a certain type of car! It must be a mean one

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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago

warrington

Escort Cosworth WRC, Hyundai Accent WRC

Subaru imprezza WRC, Metro 6R4, GP B Manta 400, Short wheelbase Audi Quattro (600bhp). Group 4 Escort.

you just cannot beat driving flat out between trees on a loose surface. (pure buzz) and getting paid for it also!!

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By *acktilMan
over a year ago

Tewkesbury

"Escort Cosworth WRC, Hyundai Accent WRC

Subaru imprezza WRC, Metro 6R4, GP B Manta 400, Short wheelbase Audi Quattro (600bhp). Group 4 Escort.

you just cannot beat driving flat out between trees on a loose surface. (pure buzz) and getting paid for it also!!

Any vacancies?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Escort Cosworth WRC, Hyundai Accent WRC

Subaru imprezza WRC, Metro 6R4, GP B Manta 400, Short wheelbase Audi Quattro (600bhp). Group 4 Escort.

you just cannot beat driving flat out between trees on a loose surface. (pure buzz) and getting paid for it also!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al...

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By *acktilMan
over a year ago

Tewkesbury

"Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al..."

Did you guys do the Saab 9000 owned by the St. James's club. Heavy and fast as.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al..."

They're not going to come off second in a prang though, are they?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al...

Did you guys do the Saab 9000 owned by the St. James's club. Heavy and fast as.

Doesn`t ring any bells chap...don`t think we did a Saab...the firms no more by the way...we trained Crewe to armour their Rolls in house...kinda killed the firm...I left during that debacle lol...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Evolution X FQ-360 Shear terror of 4 wheels

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By *acktilMan
over a year ago

Tewkesbury

"Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al...

Did you guys do the Saab 9000 owned by the St. James's club. Heavy and fast as.

Doesn`t ring any bells chap...don`t think we did a Saab...the firms no more by the way...we trained Crewe to armour their Rolls in house...kinda killed the firm...I left during that debacle lol..."

Sure you would remember this one it was 32ft long wheighed nearly 2 ton and still went like stink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al...

Did you guys do the Saab 9000 owned by the St. James's club. Heavy and fast as.

Doesn`t ring any bells chap...don`t think we did a Saab...the firms no more by the way...we trained Crewe to armour their Rolls in house...kinda killed the firm...I left during that debacle lol...

Sure you would remember this one it was 32ft long wheighed nearly 2 ton and still went like stink

hahaha no it wasn`t us....must of taken freaking ages to do it....

Yeah...ours went like stink s`well, even with the extra ton on board

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

Then there was the time I drove the NASA Moon Buggy across the Sea of Tranquility....oh how Neil Armstrong and I laughed when I ran over the foot of Buzz Aldrin......

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"Then there was the time I drove the NASA Moon Buggy across the Sea of Tranquility....oh how Neil Armstrong and I laughed when I ran over the foot of Buzz Aldrin......

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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago

warrington

Hmmm yet another moon conspiracy theory

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al...

Did you guys do the Saab 9000 owned by the St. James's club. Heavy and fast as.

Doesn`t ring any bells chap...don`t think we did a Saab...the firms no more by the way...we trained Crewe to armour their Rolls in house...kinda killed the firm...I left during that debacle lol...

Sure you would remember this one it was 32ft long wheighed nearly 2 ton and still went like stink

hahaha no it wasn`t us....must of taken freaking ages to do it....

Yeah...ours went like stink s`well, even with the extra ton on board

The Sultan of Brunei bought 12 of the last Rollers we did at Manor Armour...one fer each house...different world eh

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By *acktilMan
over a year ago

Tewkesbury

"Used to work fer a little company that armoured limousines..Rollers..Bentleys etc..we`d stretch some with all the gismo`s...

Most expensive..about quarter of a mill....nervous test drives et al...

Did you guys do the Saab 9000 owned by the St. James's club. Heavy and fast as.

Doesn`t ring any bells chap...don`t think we did a Saab...the firms no more by the way...we trained Crewe to armour their Rolls in house...kinda killed the firm...I left during that debacle lol...

Sure you would remember this one it was 32ft long wheighed nearly 2 ton and still went like stink

hahaha no it wasn`t us....must of taken freaking ages to do it....

Yeah...ours went like stink s`well, even with the extra ton on board

I have driven a few Rollers with armour, best fun in central London was getting AA out to change a flat in Parliment Sq. Trolly Jack ended up sinking over 3in into the tarmac. Happy days

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

"Hmmm yet another moon conspiracy theory

No absolutely true.....but I can't talk about the time that I spent playing the Stig....BBC contract strictly prohibits it.