Supra_Natural

hi hiran, nice to see you on the forums... as someone who has used a 406 for quite a while, i can honestly say that if resale value and quick resale are among your priorities, the 406 is not a very good bet for you.... plus, since this is your first car, i'd advise you to avoid it unless you are prepared to spend some time sorting stuff out the thing with the 406 is that the basic car is just fine, handling and ride comfort are in a COMPLETELY different league compared to a carina, and the peugeot is of course much better looking and more classy...... but the little things are often an issue, such as the electrics, interior trim etc. your budget of 1.8 million will get the lower end of the 406 scale, so unless you're prepared to spend about 200,000 more it might be adviseable to just go for the carina. a 1.8Si is an excellent choice if you need any specific info about 406's drop me a mail... cheers

And we have ANOTHER one! listen mate, freedom of speech may well be everyones right.... but the general idea is that you should use it wisely... which you are patently NOT doing.. what we in this country fail lamentably to understand is, looking backwards and harping crap about our "proud" history that is millenia long is ging to do absolutely NOTHING in the here and now of the 21st century.... all this patriotic nationalistic rubbish is all very well in an election campaign, but as a platform to take a country which is tottering on the brink of becoming a total lost cause and make something of it, it is completely and utterly useless. when SWRD started the whole "sinhala as the only language" situ in the 50's, he unwittingly set the stage for the mess that we are in now.... as anyone whos even taken a passing look at history will be able to tell you. the only way this country is going to be anything is to look resolutely forward, embraace progress and most important, find a solution acceptable to all for the ethnic conflict.... only then will we be able to become the amazing place that we well have the capacity to be..... and Stupid Jingoism is certainly NOT how to go about it....

sorry, it got repeated

*puff Puff* whoah!!! thats some good stuff weed bro!! on a more serios note, i just saw in the LMD of this month that 65% of people in a survey are under the impression that Percy is doing a good job looks like our buddy weed is not alone after all

lakshank, im sure that in YOUR case tuk tuks arent much of a problem right? i've noticed that they stay well clear of any LR Defenders on the road.... the only time they seem to follow road rules is when there is a defender around...

I must admit, this weed character is one of the funniest things i've seen in quite awhile......... but honestly, his attitude makes it painfully obvious how the current circus that is our government came into being.... its sadenning to note that there are people who honestly believe that this bunch of apes is doing a good job.....

without wishing to offend anyone...... i've noticed that quite a large number of people who drive marutis seem to be getting into the "three wheeler mentality" i.e, overtaking everywhere, cutting people up at random and aiming for gaps that usually arent there..... often with no regard to other road users... this is especially infuriating for those who drive old cars

well said!! glad to see that im not alone in thinking this..... however, the circus by the river has got to go if we're to have any sort of chance though....

by "F15" I Assume you meant the Nissan Sunny FB15? well the Aria (also known as the city) is a newer design than the sunny and a bit better to drive as well.... so the premium is justified IMO... incidentally all arias have 1.5l engines..

IMO this list is simply an old one...... with addons, because the AM Vanquish is mentioned but the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti or the 599, neither of which are limited production, and BOTH of which are more expensive than a vanquish, arent mentioned. come to think of it, neither is the Veyron

what? there was a turbo here? do you have any idea what happened to it machan?

GTAm you said "Black OneS" here..... was that unintentional? or are there two black Espiris here?

talk about a gastronomic experience!! i'll take the Basmathi Chicken and Swims pride rice, with a side order of Cilly fish with Casuwer nuts, the Sween and Sover Chicken, and a dish of Plean fried CanCan please..... oh and an extra portion of Pried prawns in Hot Halik Souse to go.... Yum Yum

woah!! where'd you see this mate? truly weird about the imageshack tool, once you upload the image, of the list of available options..... copy paste "hotlink for forums 1".... that should do the trick..

Here is a guide to help you decode the real truth behind those classified car ads. "What the ad says" - "What it actually means." * Must sell - Before it blows up. * Many new parts - I'm sick of dumping money into this broken down heap. * Appraised at $29,000 - By me. * Frame-off Restoration - The body actually rusted right off the frame. * Needs Front-End Alignment - Some serious frame-straightening wouldn't hurt either. * Same Owner For Last 20 Years - I'd never dream of selling it unless it was as bad as it is. * Must See To Appreciate - It's a scientific mystery as to how a car with bad valves, a cracked block, and no bands left in the transmission can still get to the end of the driveway and back. * Needs Minor Work - Needs significant work. * Needs Nothing - Except a tow truck. * All Original - Except for the tunnel ram intake, Pro Stock hoodscoop, KMart sunroof, fender flares by Bondo, Krylon paint job, hurky air shocks, mohair upholstery, Pep Boy stereo, and pawn shop wheels. * Ready To Restore - After 8 years of abuse on the drag strip and 20 years in a yield exposed to the elements, it is ready to be restored. * Easy Project Car - Completely disassembled, bring boxes! * Minor Rust - Don't sit down! * Minor Rust - Major rust you can’t see. * Minor Rust - I though I had it all covered with bondo, but you can still see some rust. * Low Mileage - Only 170,000. * Faster than a 'Vette - A Chevette. * Convertible - After driving under truck. * Runs Great - Too bad it doesn’t roll. * Third Owner - To see the light and get rid of this piece of junk. * Nice Stereo - To overcome exhaust noise. * Good Investment - Can't be worth much less. * California Car - And has been since it arrived from Cleveland three weeks ago. * Numbers-Matching - The price in my ad matches the number of dollars I'd like to get for it. * Original Hemi Engine - Just installed it last week. * Authentic - To bad the VIN doesn't match up. * Fast - Compared to a Geo Metro. * Looks Great - In dim light. * Always Garaged - That's because it would never run long enough for me to get it out of the garage. * Needs Paint - To cover rust. * New Paint - Beautifully covers rust. * Solid as a rock - Rusted solid * Clean - I will vacuum up the 6 month old French Fries 10 minutes before you see the car. * Over $20,000 Invested - And that was just to get it to run. * Restored, With 0 Miles - Won't start. * Restored, With 2 Miles - Won't stay running. * Older Restoration - First owner washed it. * One Owner - I couldn't even give it away. * Fully Loaded - Seller is too. * All Options - 8-track player. * 95% Complete - Can't find the other 5%. * 95% Complete - Everything except the engine. * Low Miles - Ever since the odometer was turned back. * Only 59,000 Miles - Actually 359,000 miles. * Rare Model - One of only 500,000 made. * Good Transportation - It's ugly as sin. * Must Sell - Before the law finds seller. * Must Sell - Need bail money. * Must Sell - My wife just bought new furniture; again. * Sure to Appreciate - Yeah, that's why I'm selling it. * Summer Fun - Roof leaks in winter. * Summer Fun - Won't make it to fall. * Reliable - Don't leave the neighborhood. * Clean - Homeless dude at 5th and Main did the windows. * Runs fine - I was going to say "runs excellent" but I had a last minute attack of conscience. * Daily Driver - 400 miles a day. * Only Driven Sundays - Sunday is race day. * Engine Rebuilt - Engine degreased to look it. * Doesn’t Smoke - No oil to burn, or 90wt oil. * Trans. Rebuilt - Fine sawdust used to make it quiet. * 4 Speed Gearbox - 5th gear is dead. * Engine Blueprinted - I don't know what that means either. * Hurry, Won't Last - Neither will the car. * Needs some body work - Was side-swiped by a Winnebago. * New Tires - Retreads years ago. * Or Best Offer - I'm guessing at the price here. * Well Maintained - I occasionally changed the oil. * Well Maintained - Oil changed every other leap year. * Drives Like a Dream - A nightmare. * No Time To Restore It - Can't find the parts. * Never Smoked In - Unfortunately, that's the best thing I can say about it. * Needs Minor Repair - Doesn't run. * Needs Minor Overhaul - Needs engine. * Needs Major Overhaul - Phone the junkyard. * Car Cover - To help keep out rats. * Always Garaged - Embarrassed to leave it outside. * Looks like new - Just don't try to drive it anywhere. * Rough Condition - Too bad to lie about. * Family Owned - Driven by 6 teenagers. * Restoration Started - The rest of the car has been in boxes since 1992. * Fully Restored - Nothing original. * All Original - I never had anything fixed, adjusted, or replaced. * Desireable Classic - No one wants it. * Rare Classic - No one wanted it, even when it was new. * Stored 20 Years - In a farmer's field. * Ran When Stored - But doesn't start now. * Never Apart - Bolts too rounded to loosen. * Smog Exempt - DMV doesn't think so. * Tags Till Next Year - Stolen year sticker. * Excellent Gas Mileage - It's slow. * Project Car - I can't figure out how to finish it, and I doubt you will either. * Moving, Must Sell - Off to jail, need bail money. * No Disappointments - Once you hand me the cash, I promise I won't be disappointed. * Loaded with Options - None of them work. * Loaded with Options - Each one more troublesome than the last. * Burns No Oil - It all leaks out. * Rebuilt Engine - Cleaned the spark plugs. * Drive It Away - I live on a hill. * Drive It Anywhere - Within 10 miles. * Rare Option - Because the factory never offered it. * Motivated Seller - Motivated to get the hell out of town. * Lots of Potential - To drive you insane. * Engine Quite - Uses 90-weight oil. * Parts Car - Beyond repair. * Immaculate - Recently washed. * Concours Condition - Recently waxed. * 95 Point Car - You think that is impressive, you should see the points on my driving record. * Show Winner - Once got third place in the 1983 Eastern Iowa Star Trek Convention - but that was before the rust got really bad. * Other Interests Conflict - Spouse's ultimatum: "Either that #!!@# thing goes or I do!"

the above post mentions the current owner of the car..... i remember it sitting for a long time in the grounds of a financial firm in the borella area....

this motorshow was an excellent effort for the most part, much more of interest to the enthusiast than the other show held recently.... of course CERTAIN tastes were not catered to, but you cant please 'em all the new car show was somewhat disappointing as there was a distinct lack of info about most of the cars on display, and the salespeople for the most part looked completely uninterested. some big names were notable absentees. the outside displays however were absolutely breathtaking!!, highlights for me included the Graham-paige tourer looking very 30's chicago gangster, the green camaro, complete with skunk stripes, all the big yankee land yachts and of course the great line up of classic brit open tops..... all kudos to the classic car club for a job well done on their part..

true, the ITR can qualify, as cn the early 1990's Lotus Elan, which sort of turned sports car convention on it's head for awhile..

yes 900k is the low estimate.... at that level you'll only get rather shoddy single carb models...... 1.0 mill plus is the normal price band... an occasional bargain can be found. a guy i know picked up an absolutely MINT 300- vtec with a mugen exhaust and uprated suspension for 10.75..... but he was lucky. personally speaking, the optimmum EG8 model if you're looking for straight out of the box performance is not the VTEC, but the dual carb MX model...... great response and quite brisk.... of course tuning potential is limited. having said that, at the current market prices, an EG8 makes absolutely no sense whatsoever ....... that 1.2 million, if employed wisely can turn up something far more desirable and interesting....

i suppose if the coupe shape is the only criteria, the old preludes can be added to the list........ and maybe even the integra coupe, (DC2 and also the earlier generation)... and maybe even the late CRX's. however calling front-drive 2door vehicle a "sports car" can be somewhat questionable.

900,000 upto 1.2 million

WHAT? so its not open in the morning????

i have to agree.... there definitely are lots of people who appreciate the appeal of a well kept classic as much as, or even more so than any high end modern car.... and I certainly count myself as one of them!! with regard to moderns though, i hear that all the big names will be present with a wide array of new models..... so it should provide somethng for those who equate "old" to "boring" as well...

Don, the senna parellel is uncanny..... do you realize this seems exactly the same situation that Mclaren had in 89/90? Senna and Prost...... history repeating itself almost

wow! didnt even realize....... deffa going to be there...... btw miniace, any news about prokarts? is it true that we will be able to have drives at the motorshow?