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22-02-2006, 07:35 PM
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An Old Boss™©
 
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All, I'm planning on a week up north on the Gold Coast sometime in April, and so far on each trip up there I have managed to resist hiring something exotic and ridiculous. Not this time. I think it's about time I gave in and treated myself to a day or two in something exciting!
So what I need is some suggestions of what I should hire, and the link to the site of the suggestion. So far I've got a few potentials, including an AC Cobra, Ferrari 360, M3, and even a Cayenne Turbo! Bring them on peoples! :party3:
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22-02-2006, 07:38 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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AC Cobra....yeah not bad.
Dodge Viper..ALOT cooler. Plus there are not many copies of them getting around.
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22-02-2006, 07:43 PM
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If its a lotof windy roads, go the M3. my mate has a 2004 328i, and this thing goes absolutely insane through windy roads. THis would leave his Ferrari for dead on a windy road. If its mainly straight, then go a Ferrari.
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22-02-2006, 07:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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22-02-2006, 07:58 PM
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I have an awsome video clip of the M3 from top gear. But I don't know how to put it on  :.
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24-02-2006, 12:02 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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[QUOTE=EBII Fairmont]the 328i will leave the ferrari for dead on a tight windy road, while a ferrari will rip the beamer to shreads on a straight road. Well my mate has a tessarossa. This thing is shocking for when you wanna cane it on windy roads. hence the statement for the beamer being quicker in such a situation.QUOTE]
If that's the case your mate is obviously just a poser and can't drive and you live in a dream world . Perhaps Roberto Ravaglia driving a 328i will leave your mate driving his Testarossa (correct spelling) for dead on a twisty road, but a reasonable driver in a 328 wouldn't see where a reasonable driver in a Testarossa went. |
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24-02-2006, 01:07 AM
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LPG > You
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That's the biggest bunch of crap I've ever heard. I challenge any E46 M3, 330i or 328i to try and beat my uncle's Ferrari F355 Berlinetta on any sort of windy road. I don't care who's driving what car, unless you put Schumacher in the 328 and a leaner in the Ferrari, the BMW will get its butt kicked. And Ferrari's aren't exactly renowned for their straight line speed, so that's one interesting theory you've got. Sorry about the slight thread highjackage, anyway. Rent a Ferrari 355 or 360 if you can! Awesome, awesome cars. A 911 Turbo wouldn't be a bad idea either. http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...=second&id=127 Porsche Cayenne Turbo... mmm http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=12 Lotus Elise... mmmm http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=19 Porsche Boxster... mmmm http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=22 Mercedes-Benz SL350... mmmmmmmmmm! http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=78 BMW 645Ci Convertible... mmmm!! http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=23 BMW M3 SMG.... mm http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=21 Ferrari F360 Spider.... oooh yeah!! http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=20 Porsche 911 Carrera (996) Convertible... oooh yeah!!! http://www.touristaustralia.com.au/o...d=second&id=16 BMW 330Ci Convertible... mmm I'd be completley torn between the 911 Carrera and the F360 Spider myself. Good luck and have fun!!
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24-02-2006, 03:41 PM
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HAHAHAA That's hilarious. The Ferrari would POO all over the BMW....even an old skool Don Johnson mid 80's spec Testarossa LOL! For a start, the Ferrari has 100bhp and 6 cylinders more than the BMW. Maybe your mate just can't drive. |
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22-02-2006, 07:39 PM
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Simple...... Ferrari.......then the Ferrari.........did i mention Ferrari??
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22-02-2006, 07:39 PM
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Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible. Or, if you can get one, Ferrari 430 spider. I'm going up there christmas time and i was thinking of doing something like this...
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22-02-2006, 07:41 PM
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AC Cobra
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22-02-2006, 07:44 PM
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An Old Boss™©
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Links chaps, I need links!
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22-02-2006, 07:45 PM
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Ferrari or M3
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22-02-2006, 07:46 PM
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A 4 door Mk2 1600 Automatic Escort WITH vinyl roof.
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22-02-2006, 07:56 PM
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22-02-2006, 07:59 PM
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Roadsters used to hire everything and anything... now it may be only convertibles. Their main site www.roadsters.com.au is not working, here are their contact details from White Pages.
When i first got my licence i tried to hire an MX5 from them..... ! |
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22-02-2006, 07:59 PM
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An Old Boss™©
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Ok ok ok, this is an example of what I need with your suggestions, otherwise they are just suggestions without any corresponding real world company I can hire them from!
 EXAMPLE LINK BELOW http://www.sportscarrentalsonline.co...h_allsubct=yes BTW Thanks Martyvan!
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22-02-2006, 08:13 PM
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It'll Buff Out.
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Thrifty do Ford Transits with Manual AND aircon !!!  :
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22-02-2006, 08:18 PM
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22-02-2006, 08:02 PM
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they call me Tibbo
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any convertable will fit in with the coastie set
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22-02-2006, 08:47 PM
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Ac cobra sounds good
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22-02-2006, 09:27 PM
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Consider a AMG, probably best have a Mercedes for a short period.
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22-02-2006, 10:01 PM
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If you could get any of these,
Ford GT, Saleen S7, Zo6 vette. |
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23-02-2006, 04:17 PM
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Something you don't see often.... I love M3s but you may as well have more people stare at you, like a bright yellow Lambo or Ferrari.. Aston Martin, TVR??
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23-02-2006, 04:22 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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oh yeah forgot about TVR
They would stand out..only ever seen one on the road.
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23-02-2006, 04:30 PM
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Ooh Ooh!!! Lotus Elise!!!!!
Just don't try and shag in the front seat... well the only seats. |
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23-02-2006, 04:39 PM
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An Old Boss™©
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So apart from Martyvan and Mr EB_5litre, does anyone actually have any contact points for any of their suggestions? eg. links?
Still throwing around ideas, the fine print of insurance excesses on some of these things is pretty prohibitive though!
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23-02-2006, 04:45 PM
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It'll Buff Out.
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23-02-2006, 04:54 PM
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It'll Buff Out.
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23-02-2006, 05:01 PM
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Lotus ELISE for sure!!! but then there is always the veyron :hihi: depending on your budget.....
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