Anyone bought a new car recently?

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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by duggiesmith » Tue Jul 30, 2024 11:45 am

Very nice
You could buy a pretty decent car just for the cost of those options

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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by ScottJ-PS » Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:23 pm

so the cost of options more than a final edition Elise . crazy specs. Looks the dogs B though. .

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Post by j2 lot » Wed Jul 31, 2024 10:40 pm

:shock: 8) :D
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by Cowan » Thu Aug 08, 2024 10:44 pm

Hi,

Didn’t really gel with the Exige 390 FE I posted about earlier this year… (the Elise simply feels more special to drive IMO), and purchased this 2023 600 mile factory built Gardner Douglas GD427 mk4 LS7 (upgraded cam) 550-600hp Cobra recreation.. not really a replica as it has a backbone chassis with double wishbone suspension all round and actually handles really well on road.

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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by rossybee » Mon Aug 19, 2024 10:11 am

douglasgdmw wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:00 pm
Ross,

Looking great, especially being a 160. Always remember the 160 fondly after a choice between the 111S and 160 at MMC back in 2003.

Remember new garage pic are also welcome too :)
Better late than never :damnfunny

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Floor is still just the same as been doing higher priority jobs (in Mrs B's eyes :blackeye ) and still undecided which route to take as painting never seems too successful so considering tiles of some sort :thumbsup
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by Sanjøy » Mon Aug 19, 2024 10:48 am

Cowan wrote:Hi,

Didn’t really gel with the Exige 390 FE I posted about earlier this year… (the Elise simply feels more special to drive IMO), and purchased this 2023 600 mile factory built Gardner Douglas GD427 mk4 LS7 (upgraded cam) 550-600hp Cobra recreation.. not really a replica as it has a backbone chassis with double wishbone suspension all round and actually handles really well on road.

Cowan

https://ibb.co/Mg18t1L
https://ibb.co/n3hL9MF
https://ibb.co/KNfQcZ6
https://ibb.co/xSDQQW3
https://ibb.co/LxZ4yws
https://ibb.co/YfYrW87
https://ibb.co/smCtCMH
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by douglasgdmw » Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:04 am

rossybee wrote:
douglasgdmw wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:00 pm
Ross,

Looking great, especially being a 160. Always remember the 160 fondly after a choice between the 111S and 160 at MMC back in 2003.

Remember new garage pic are also welcome too :)
Better late than never :damnfunny

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Floor is still just the same as been doing higher priority jobs (in Mrs B's eyes :blackeye ) and still undecided which route to take as painting never seems too successful so considering tiles of some sort :thumbsup
Would reccomed this company if you are looking for Garage floor tiles:
https://r-tekmanufacturingltd.com/

Mate has used them and I used them for the last house and pretty robust and relatively easy to lay - just remember to get knee pads and a rubber mallet

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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by douglasgdmw » Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:09 am

Especially good for landy leaksImageImageImage

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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by campbell » Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:34 pm

I’ll be going tiles next time too

Probably just the simple temp stuff the racing teams lay in their awnings in the paddocks - expect that other stuff is pricey, Douglas
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by rossybee » Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:44 pm

campbell wrote:
Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:34 pm
I’ll be going tiles next time too Image

Probably just the simple temp stuff the racing teams lay in their awnings in the paddocks - expect that other stuff is pricey, Douglas ImageImage
I too see George's stuff as pricey - been looking at the stuff that is kinda see-thru as in it allows water to run through it if putting car in after a rainy drive or after washing
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by rossybee » Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:45 pm

Ross
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by campbell » Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:56 pm

That’s the stuff.
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by rossybee » Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:58 pm

campbell wrote:
Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:56 pm
That’s the stuff.
Copes well with a drippy old Alfa :damnfunny
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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by DJ » Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:38 am

Hi all

Not been on here for a few years but after selling my Cayman R, I logged on here to find an SE'ers details to ask a few questions about my next potential purchase, and have now bought an Alpine A110. I had to travel down south to buy it and drove the 460 miles home at the weekend. Went for a very understated Atelier colour :P
Nowhere near the level of supercars posted on this thread of late, but definitely up there in terms of fun!

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Re: Anyone bought a new car recently?

Post by renmure » Tue Aug 20, 2024 1:23 pm

That looks fab. 8) 8)
I genuinely don't think I've ever seen one in any colour other than blue, to the point that I probably thought they only came in blue
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