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Old 10-02-2011, 01:50 PM   #31
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I've always been a V8 man, and i'm looking to update shortly, but i must admit, i do love the look of the current shape WRX STI with the flared rear end.
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Old 10-02-2011, 01:51 PM   #32
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not much would make me forget my P6, definatly not any plastic car. But if a '65 Lincoln appeared in my driveway...

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Old 10-02-2011, 01:59 PM   #33
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If there was one car that would make me contemplate forgetting about the VL, and being my ticket to enter the blue side it would be a FG G6ET in Mystic.
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Old 10-02-2011, 02:03 PM   #34
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I could easily replace my current ride for a E92 M3!!
Next car probably be a FG II S/C GTP 335 or a E3 Senator....next couple of years or so...
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Old 10-02-2011, 02:54 PM   #35
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Old 10-02-2011, 04:08 PM   #36
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Wait, you would forget your Sportswagon for an AU S1 Forte!?!?

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Old 10-02-2011, 04:12 PM   #37
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Ba xr8 ute
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Old 10-02-2011, 04:26 PM   #38
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Wait, you would forget your Sportswagon for an AU S1 Forte!?!?

Am I missing something here??
Just being silly !
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Old 10-02-2011, 05:10 PM   #39
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In terms of what I can actually reasonably afford I've been thinking about a VE SS, XR6T,G6ET, XR5 Turbo.

I currently drive a WRX which is now 7 or so years old. I want to get something that's new and has a bit of poke still. I would buy a new WRX except that they are rather expensive to run and not really suited to driving to/from work as I don't drive much other than that.

If I had $200k I probably get a C63 AMG but that won't happen anytime soon if at all :
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Old 10-02-2011, 05:29 PM   #40
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After 15 years of driving cr@p cars so I could finally afford & talk the boss into letting my buy my 06 xr8 I dont think I could forget it. But if money was no object I would love to own a true supercar maybe an LP540 as my daily driver and the XR8 for cruising on the weekend.
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Old 10-02-2011, 05:50 PM   #41
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I don't think there is any vehicle that could make me forget about my AUII XR8, it's such a nice ride, why would I.
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Old 10-02-2011, 05:59 PM   #42
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A 911 GT3 RS. However, it's not exactly and every dayer now is it? So I don't know.

I like the Audi TT RS, and would go one over the two utes (but if I didn't need them for work). The Megane? well she's only 4 days old, so here's nothing I'd want to replace her with yet.
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Old 10-02-2011, 06:10 PM   #43
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Hmm, Audi RS6 or RS4

Bloke at work has an RS4 with a shed load of aftermarket gear cranking out over 600HP. It's frighteningly quick.
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Old 10-02-2011, 06:56 PM   #44
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+1, but id have a hard time moving on my ST.
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Old 10-02-2011, 07:13 PM   #45
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Wait, you would forget your Sportswagon for an AU S1 Forte!?!?

Am I missing something here??
Lol....

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Old 10-02-2011, 07:38 PM   #46
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I don't know how i could but i reckon that a genuine GT, any model before a BA would Help me try I Suppose or a 69 Boss Mustang with a 429 Semi Hemi maybe GT40 or Cobra
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Old 10-02-2011, 07:44 PM   #47
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mk1 lotus powered escort!! have a mad soft spot for all mk1 escorts!
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Old 10-02-2011, 08:11 PM   #48
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Old 10-02-2011, 08:17 PM   #49
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Don't think it is possible to forget your first car.
What would I like to get... a 5spd 185kw EL XR8 in heritage green haha.
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Old 11-02-2011, 10:05 AM   #50
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There is a guy that lives across the road from my parents who upgrades his car every 15-20 years.

He had a replica sl/e torana for years and sold it, the whole streets mouth was watering in anticipation, at the time the new cars were vx commodores, we were expecting a hsv clubby brand new as he keeps them so long... He turns up with a VK commodore 5.0?

Now that is up for sale, street has mouth watering again? Will it be a e3 gts? He will likely pick up a old vt senator 5.0
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Old 11-02-2011, 10:15 AM   #51
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If I could afford it, I'd gladly upgrade my fourby to something a lot tougher like a GU4 Patrol with a lift kit, 33" tyres, air lockers, snorkel, barwork and a bunch of accessories.

The Fiesta is cool, the wife loves it, so not looking to replace that any time soon.
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Old 11-02-2011, 10:24 AM   #52
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One of these:


Or these:


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Old 11-02-2011, 10:30 AM   #53
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There is a guy that lives across the road from my parents who upgrades his car every 15-20 years.

He had a replica sl/e torana for years and sold it, the whole streets mouth was watering in anticipation, at the time the new cars were vx commodores, we were expecting a hsv clubby brand new as he keeps them so long... He turns up with a VK commodore 5.0?

Now that is up for sale, street has mouth watering again? Will it be a e3 gts? He will likely pick up a old vt senator 5.0
Looks like your street needs a new hobby
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Old 11-02-2011, 11:11 AM   #54
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I think a 67 shelby Gt500 would majesty me forget about my 66 mustang and i reckon a 2009 shelby gt500 would make me forget about my xe
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Old 11-02-2011, 11:18 AM   #55
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I want a lot of cars...
But if I had to have a direct replacement for my F-150 5.4 3v, I would take the EcoBoost F-150 in a heartbeat!

But I also want a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a diesel engine and manual tranny. I know the Rubicon isn't available anywhere with a diesel, but that's not the point.

Please give me a Range Rover Vogue 4.4L TDV8 too!

Ok, I need a sports car in there don't I? Ferrari California!
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Old 11-02-2011, 11:22 AM   #56
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Ohh a 73 Volvo station wagon... Lol...
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Old 11-02-2011, 07:00 PM   #57
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Old 11-02-2011, 07:22 PM   #58
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If I had no budget, I'd buy a RS5, and do the engine up a lil bit
But, with the budget I do/ will have in a year and a bit when I get off my p's and sell my XR6, I plan on buying another Falcon.
Don't know whether I will get a BA GT/-P, F6, or BF/FG XR8 or XR Turbo.
It will all be subjective to cost, value and modding affordabilty.

But I don't think I will ever 'forget' my XR6, I love it lol
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Old 11-02-2011, 07:33 PM   #59
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SSV sportwagon, manual. i've never had a v8 before so i'm keen to give that a go.

realistically though, if I upgrade my 04 hilux 1 tonne to a new triton GLR with some goodies and get into 4wd'ing, then the family car won't be anything cool.
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Old 11-02-2011, 07:56 PM   #60
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The Subaru will stay with me till either of us die.
And id trade the BF for an V8 AU Fairmont wagon, black or sparkling burgundy would be perfect.
Im going to buy one of them later on anyway
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