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And more importantly why did you sell?

Was just about to ask......

Nah we were on the cheapest tickets . Far away. The V*P ticket holders got to meet up for a cocktail backstage. I got to smiled with Horacio Pagani though, and he smiled back .

No sure why they chose #3 but the XX programme is for their Clenti Corse opportunity. The super rich Ferrari guys buy these and get to race them. The car comes with their own team and crew. The data from this programme goes into development of the next Ferraris. The 599XX is the replacement for the FXX. Brilliant neh?? I mean this race programme for customers! http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/234449/f...x_in_depth.html

No no. This was done by Fioravanti for a Japanese client. Leonardo Fioravanti was one of the most famous designers at Pininfarina. He is credited with designing some of the all time greatest Ferrari's of our time. Dino 206, 308, 512BB, and 288GTO! Naturally we can assume that this Jap client is frustrated with the current Ferrari design (like we are). However I think this one isn't one that can be put under the "greatest" banner!? http://www.fioravanti.it/

And that very special "Japanese" F430!

The Insanely attractive 599XX

Source Autocar.

142 is just the internal code. The 430 is the best looking in the range, I like it. The 612 is a horror though!

Well Obama wants concrete recovery strategies before doling out billions of tax payers $$$. That's the way to go. I'd be amazed if they did nationalize it! But I wish it survives. The last thing the world needs is less variety....

Not enough torque from a 2.5L six?? What are you measuring it against? Or is something not right with the tune of the engine?

Hah hah yes. Shopping for parts can be a sweeter experience in , as I've learned the 'hard' way

Hi All, I thought it time that we had an interactive and controversial discussion about the best and worst with a brief description of course. I realized that I've gone through a LOT of different cars!!! Worst. In no particular order..... - Ford Orion 13 Sri xxxx- A brief family car. We were the 2nd owners and suckered in by it ultra low mileage and virtually brand new condition. The most unrefined petrol engine in the world ? Could be a front runner. Severely underpowered too (1.3 Ghia). - Subaru 1400 DL - 6 sri xxxx - Our second four wheeled vehicle. To be honest it wasn't in great condition so I can't be definitive, but in every way it was worse than the car that it replaced - 6 Sri Mazda 808 - Ford Cortina Mk 4 1.6 GL 7 Sri xxxx - I loved the looks (it was bright red as well) and that made us blind to how bad it really was. Heavy steering and jiggly ride. Wasn't nice to drive even though this car was in mint condition. I fought and lost with my father to buy a 131 Mirafiori instead - Nissan Sunny FB15 HB- - I know thousands will want to skin me for this.... But what a crap car to drive. It was very unreliable as well. Company car so thank fully I drove it very little. In fact the only worse car I've driven is a Nissan Bluebird Diesel. If the Sunny is a row boat the Bluebird is a sail ship! - Peugeot 206 Diesel GZ-80xx The first brand new car we bought. And the most unreliable. It was nice to drive though. But it gave us sooo much trouble and the agents stank a mile! The Best. Again in no particular order. - Alfa Romeo 156 - Well what can I say..... It's not perfect but its fantastic. I'm on my 2nd one....says it all...... - Opel Omega 2.0 19-xxxx - Great car. Underrated and understated. Ride and handling better than an E34 5 series for me. I drove them back to back. - BMW E36 19-xxx and 300-xxxx - Had two in a row!!! Nice to drive and perfectly balanced. One was a bit problematic though, nothing major but annoying little things. - Fiat Regata 100S - 14sri1045 - First owner one Mr. Harry J!!! I was the 2nd owner!!! Fantastic 1.6 ie twin cam engine and mid ranged torque that was new to me. Build quality terrible though. But I still regret selling it - Mazda Interplay - 19-4453 Really enjoyed it. It felt 'tuned' as it was a LOT faster than a friends Interplay. Love the short throw click click gear change! - Mk2 VW Jetta Diesel 64-2859 - MY 1st own car!!! Paltry 55 bhp but I love it. - Honda CRX Mk 1 14 sri - Screamer and no P/S great drive. Looked good too. I regret selling it. There was rust in the scuttle and that scared me. (and then I but two 70's Alfas ) - Mercedes 500SEC - That V8 and that Torque Alas that fuel consumption too - 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Junior 11sri2781 - THE BEST car I've yet owned! If I go to elaborate this post will not end today! Other "OK" cars owned - Yes there are more - 97 Mazda Familia 1.7 TDi GB-3853 (if I'm not mistaken) - Doesn't handle but the most reliable car I've ever owned. # years of hard use and I only replaced the Ac cooler and two suspension bushes. Amazing! And that bonnet scoop for the intercooler was nice. The 206 replaced this and was better in every way but it was the exact mirror opposite in terms of reliability. - Honda Grand Civic 18-8676 - It was unreg and shiny and many folk admired it. But I really can't see why... ... It was ordinary to me. Again my father won the argument, I wanted an Interplay that had Leather Recaro seats and was a few 100 grand cheaper than the Civic. - Mazda BJ5 hatch KB - 1022 Looked good and I thought it was nice until I test drove my 1.6 156! We quickly gave it on rent to make way for the Alfa Peugeot 605 19-xxxx - Mint condition but such a disappointment after the excellent Omega! - BMW 316i E30 16-7878 Traded in my Interplay for this. I think the reduction in acceleration put me off. But it was the car that taight me the word "refinement" Perhaps if it had more power it would have gone into the "best" category. - Peugeot 406 D8 300-xxxx - Decent but far from desirable. The engines a crap 8 valver - Merc W124 230E 18-xxxx - Actually it was in bad shape and by the time I had it sorted I was fed up. Bit of an old man's car! - Fiat 131 1600 7 Sri 131 - I liked this car despite a crap restoration. Lots of character and very decent to drive. But after the old Alfas, it was relagated to "ordinary" status Still have a soft spot for a 131 though

Scary sh...... http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/238594/

Wow great news!

Just like they brought to the world common rail diesel engine tech to the world in the late 90's, they've done it again, this time with petrol engines. http://www.fiatautopress.com/index.php?lng...oom&id=1338

Nope. Hate carrying excess baggage . Used my girl friend's cam. She's supposed to email me the pics. Need to remind her. Also went for Top Gear Live in HK . Great stunt driving on a smallish stage. We were kept at the edge of our seats half the time. The other half we were laughing our guts out at JC's jokes.

I like it. Classic front-mid engined GT proportions. But I'm dead certain that if ever Nissan bring a production version they'll leave all the elegance of the concept behind and make it an ordinary looking thing

Went to the Nissan Z showroom in Hong Kong when I was there two weeks ago and saw the 370Z in the metal. I like the rear stance but I think they've messed up the design with those fussy head and tail lamps. They had older Z cars there as well, the star of which was a white 260Z! There were a couple of ugly 280Z/ZXs but strangely no 300Zx in sight!

But there are Milano Motors and Monza and DTR for Fiat there are more but I'm not very Familiar as I have had no need to source FIAT parts. There are many many more for Alfas though! It's just that most Sri Lankans don't know this cause very few have old Italian cars!! try Alfaholics, EB spares, Highwood Alfa, Classic Alfa, in the UK and International Auto Parts in the US. There are many more but these are the guys I buy from. Besides them Singapore and Thailand have classic Alfa parts dealers who also have Fiat and Lancia bits. I've bought lots from them too. The shop in Bangkok was an amazing place. The first ever parts I bought for my Alfetta (in my signature ) I bought from this shop when I visited there. They showed me a stunning pic of a Smokey Blue Alfetta GT 1.8. It's a very low mileage car that's kept in concourse condition. The owner is the Prince of Thailand!!! And these guys supply him parts! I told them that the Prince had very good taste They even told me how one of their former Kings had pre war Alfas!! The only brand that may be slightly tough is Lancia. Especially Pre-Fiat cars....

Probably. It's not too hard to get parts for an X 1/9 though...... A lot easier than Alfas for example