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      02-26-2013, 06:29 AM   #133
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Has anyone found a car they would rather own (Ferrari 458 is the exception) but seriously for $$$ what would you rather have?
Whenever someone asks this question there are always people who respond with Ferraris, Veyron, etc. But for the life I live the real question is: what car would you rather have as a daily driver living in a city?

So far the 1M is still my choice at any price point because it's such a good blend of performance and practicality in a small package. I used to think I'd eventually swap to a 911 but I don't like the direction Porsche is taking that car--991 is BLOATED.
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      02-26-2013, 06:57 AM   #134
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Whenever someone asks this question there are always people who respond with Ferraris, Veyron, etc. But for the life I live the real question is: what car would you rather have as a daily driver living in a city?

So far the 1M is still my choice at any price point because it's such a good blend of performance and practicality in a small package. I used to think I'd eventually swap to a 911 but I don't like the direction Porsche is taking that car--991 is BLOATED.
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      02-26-2013, 06:58 AM   #135
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      02-26-2013, 04:43 PM   #136
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Yeah, love the new Cayman. But I've got three kids so that isn't happening . . . a manual, narrow body 993 might be an option.
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      02-28-2013, 02:09 AM   #137
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A couple weeks ago, I took a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (manual of course) for a drive. It still is a beautiful looking car to me, but the interior is starting to feel a little dated. Once driving, the little (odd) quirks were quickly overshadowed by the glorious sound of the V8. Just the sheer sound of it made me want to push harder...and yet I was barely at the speed limit. Thankfully this car was anything but fast as the brakes were average and the steering was vague.
I had always dreamt of driving an Aston, but as I handed the keys back an drove off in the 1M I realised the problem wasn't the Aston...it was the 1M.
It has ruined my Aston dream and there isn't another car I'd rather be driving right now, in the real world, than the 1M.
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      02-28-2013, 02:17 AM   #138
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A couple weeks ago, I took a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (manual of course) for a drive. It still is a beautiful looking car to me, but the interior is starting to feel a little dated. Once driving, the little (odd) quirks were quickly overshadowed by the glorious sound of the V8. Just the sheer sound of it made me want to push harder...and yet I was barely at the speed limit. Thankfully this car was anything but fast as the brakes were average and the steering was vague.
I had always dreamt of driving an Aston, but as I handed the keys back an drove off in the 1M I realised the problem wasn't the Aston...it was the 1M.
It has ruined my Aston dream and there isn't another I'd be driving right now, in the real world, than the 1M.

Try the V12 it is still my dream car, but i am an olde.
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      02-28-2013, 02:18 AM   #139
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A couple weeks ago, I took a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (manual of course) for a drive. It still is a beautiful looking car to me, but the interior is starting to feel a little dated. Once driving, the little (odd) quirks were quickly overshadowed by the glorious sound of the V8. Just the sheer sound of it made me want to push harder...and yet I was barely at the speed limit. Thankfully this car was anything but fast as the brakes were average and the steering was vague.
I had always dreamt of driving an Aston, but as I handed the keys back an drove off in the 1M I realised the problem wasn't the Aston...it was the 1M.
It has ruined my Aston dream and there isn't another I'd be driving right now, in the real world, than the 1M.

Try the V12 it is still my dream car, but i am an olde.

True the Aston v12 is special, but that wouldn't be real in my current world
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      03-02-2013, 12:41 AM   #140
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Has dropped back down to 15 on Carsales now, surprisingly the one for $92500 is still For Sale, is this a forum members car by any chance?
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      03-02-2013, 04:32 AM   #141
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Has dropped back down to 15 on Carsales now, surprisingly the one for $92500 is still For Sale, is this a forum members car by any chance?
Go for it, you won't regret it
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      03-02-2013, 08:18 AM   #142
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Has dropped back down to 15 on Carsales now, surprisingly the one for $92500 is still For Sale, is this a forum members car by any chance?
The $98k car is Clarky's car, don't think the lower $ car is on here.
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      03-06-2013, 07:57 PM   #143
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saw a new VO 1M @ Trivett today....asking $123 k
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      03-06-2013, 08:01 PM   #144
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saw a new VO 1M @ Trivett today....asking $123 k
OT: But Trivett changed ownership today.. The entire company was sold on the quiet..All dealerships and land.
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      03-06-2013, 08:06 PM   #145
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saw a new VO 1M @ Trivett today....asking $123 k
OT: But Trivett changed ownership today.. The entire company was sold on the quiet..All dealerships and land.
I wonder if Inchcape Group bought them out? Do you know any more details
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      03-06-2013, 08:29 PM   #146
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I wonder if Inchcape Group bought them out? Do you know any more details
Know more, but can't disclose until tomorrow.

Today all the staff will become aware of their fate or good fortune..
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      03-06-2013, 09:02 PM   #147
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I heard Porsche Australia took away Trivett's dealership, when I bought my Cayman S from them in 2010 they asked for an extra $2000 at the time I took delivery WTF? they claimed it was to service the warranty, I phoned Porsche head office in VIC and they didn't know anything of it. Needless to say I didn't comply and drove off with the 3 year new car warranty. Never dealt with those dodgy pricks again.
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      03-06-2013, 09:29 PM   #148
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OT: But Trivett changed ownership today.. The entire company was sold on the quiet..All dealerships and land.
v interesting
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      03-07-2013, 12:58 AM   #149
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http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...220-2ero4.html
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      03-07-2013, 01:32 AM   #150
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Has dropped back down to 15 on Carsales now, surprisingly the one for $92500 is still For Sale, is this a forum members car by any chance?
The $98k car is Clarky's car, don't think the lower $ car is on here.
Mine is spotless and I would ask more if I had the time. Relocating to Thailand next week!
Don't let it go to a dealer.
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      03-07-2013, 03:50 AM   #151
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Mine is spotless and I would ask more if I had the time. Relocating to Thailand next week!
Don't let it go to a dealer.
Put it in proper storage or entrust to someone trustworthy whilst you're based in Thailand?
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      03-07-2013, 05:20 AM   #152
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Has dropped back down to 15 on Carsales now, surprisingly the one for $92500 is still For Sale, is this a forum members car by any chance?
The $98k car is Clarky's car, don't think the lower $ car is on here.
Mine is spotless and I would ask more if I had the time. Relocating to Thailand next week!
Don't let it go to a dealer.
Hahaha I'm in Bangkok right now.
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      03-15-2013, 06:31 AM   #153
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Thought i might check tonight since i had some time to kill..

92k... someone will snap that up pretty quickly..

http://www.carsales.com.au/car/brand...lo=stock&Qpb=1

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      03-15-2013, 06:34 AM   #154
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Perhaps they already have, cause that link doesn't work for me.
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