spursmaddave Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Sod the badge snobbery, I like the VX220. I love Elises too but the rarity of the VX makes it interesting. There's a lot to be said for modest power, especially in a lightweight. I honestly think that the 350Z has the perfect amount of power - at least you can use everything it has a lot of the time. Yep you can't really say anything about badge snobbery on here, we all own or have owned a Datsun at some point or another 1 Quote
coldel Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 There seems to be an ongoing 'rubbed up the wrong way' dispute between Lotus and VX owners on the respective forums there seems to be a few instances of full blown rows erupting on some threads Quote
cs2000 Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 There seems to be an ongoing 'rubbed up the wrong way' dispute between Lotus and VX owners on the respective forums there seems to be a few instances of full blown rows erupting on some threads They have badge snobbery. Imagine if your GFerman sports car shared the engine with a Vauxhall. Lol, theyre not bad cars at all as ive previously said Quote
NeilMH Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 There seems to be an ongoing 'rubbed up the wrong way' dispute between Lotus and VX owners on the respective forums there seems to be a few instances of full blown rows erupting on some threads Similarly there were a small number of people in the Caterham community who used to be somewhat derogatory towards Westfield owners.....albeit that was more comments re "bath tubs" and the like... the Westfield having more GRP content. Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 There seems to be an ongoing 'rubbed up the wrong way' dispute between Lotus and VX owners on the respective forums there seems to be a few instances of full blown rows erupting on some threads If you changed the badges 99% of people wouldn't have a clue Quote
coldel Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah I know, they are rare enough to confuse most people. Already had an older couple walking by as I cleaned the VX say 'Hey nice Ferrari' - his face when I told him it was a Vauxhall Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah I know, they are rare enough to confuse most people. Already had an older couple walking by as I cleaned the VX say 'Hey nice Ferrari' - his face when I told him it was a Vauxhall Quote
stuarty Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I was really tempted a while ago to buy another vx220 turbo. Then i started looking at the Z4 M coupe. For track the vx220 turbo would be a great choice but for everyday i think the Z4 M coupe would be better! Quote
coldel Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah the Z4M does look sensational, although a fair bit more of a premium price. Snapped another photo tonight, on iphone so bad quality but can't help having a nose out the window every ten minutes! Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah the Z4M does look sensational, although a fair bit more of a premium price. Snapped another photo tonight, on iphone so bad quality but can't help having a nose out the window every ten minutes! So nice when you get a new car huh.... luckily mine is in the garage so not tempted to keep peeping Quote
stuarty Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah the Z4M does look sensational, although a fair bit more of a premium price. Snapped another photo tonight, on iphone so bad quality but can't help having a nose out the window every ten minutes! No really mate. You can have a Z4 M coupe for roughly the same price as a VX220 turbo! A Z4 M roadster could be cheaper again. Quote
coldel Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 Ah yes the older shape Z4Ms are around the £12k-£13k mark but dont like the look of the older ones! Quote
stuarty Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Ah yes the older shape Z4Ms are around the £12k-£13k mark but dont like the look of the older ones! There only ever was one Z4 M coupe/roadster! Quote
coldel Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 Haha didnt they do one in the newer body style? Guess I didnt investigate them that much then! Quote
stuarty Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 The Z4 came as a E85 (roadster) and E86 (coupe). The new Z4 (e89) is a hard top roadster. Initially came as a 23i (2.5L) and a 30i (3.0L) six cylinder models. Now you can get it as a 18i, 20i and 28i (all 2.0L with twin scroll turbo's) four cylinders and the 35i and 35is (3.0L twin scroll turbo's) six cylinders. I dont think BMW plan on a "M Power" model. But the 35is is a beast! Quote
Darren-B Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Just seen this, I hope your bringing it on SUnday I had an S2 Elise before the Zed, absolutely Awesome cars! heres a sneaky one of my old beast (k20 Honda`d) 3weeks before hit by some twonk in an AUDI Quote
Darren-B Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Oh and I`m not being a badge snob, please don`t slag me off 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Just seen this, I hope your bringing it on SUnday I had an S2 Elise before the Zed, absolutely Awesome cars! heres a sneaky one of my old beast (k20 Honda`d) 3weeks before hit by some twonk in an AUDI Beautiful, I bet there wasn't much left of it after the AUDI munched it Quote
Darren-B Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 No, front & rear clamshells gone, left rear suspension gone & floor pan gone, a very sad day Quote
coldel Posted July 24, 2013 Author Posted July 24, 2013 And I remember our chats last year Darren, started with 'should I buy an MX5 and supercharge it' and look where I ended up... Quote
coldel Posted August 3, 2013 Author Posted August 3, 2013 Another subtle but effective mod, engine plate - no more 'ecotec' written on it Quote
Will370z Posted August 3, 2013 Posted August 3, 2013 Car looked and sounded great today col, looks like you got a gem there. You will have to take me out for a spin next time Quote
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