So what car have you been obsessing about today?? (Vol 2)

[simonrockman]

Leins said:

stewjohnst said:

simonrockman said:

I took this at Salon Prive on Thursday

Nice, are you still on the run with it?

Relax, he's a professional

That's what I love about PH. I don't have to say what it is, or reference anything and the response is completely knowing and subtle.

[stuart_83]

This week I have mostly been obsessing about a facelifted (post 10-plate) Lexus IS-F.

I'm at least 18 months away from changing from my current car, and not sure how I can justify the running costs, but there's something about that V8 sleeper I love.

I've been a hot hatch man for as long as I can remember, so this would be a massive change.

Also interested in the new RS Megane when it gets unveiled, but I think my next car should be something special.

[streetoutlaw]

The Camaro Z28. Striking from every angle. Tons of presence. Used prices around $42k from $80k a few years ago. Change the carbon ceramic brakes to steel and keep it stock.

[JS1500]

simonrockman said:

That's what I love about PH. I don't have to say what it is, or reference anything and the response is completely knowing and subtle.

Uh, what country do you think this is?!

[giblet]

stuart_83 said:

This week I have mostly been obsessing about a facelifted (post 10-plate) Lexus IS-F.

I'm at least 18 months away from changing from my current car, and not sure how I can justify the running costs, but there's something about that V8 sleeper I love.

I've been a hot hatch man for as long as I can remember, so this would be a massive change.

Also interested in the new RS Megane when it gets unveiled, but I think my next car should be something special.

I managed 19.37 MPG across 8,303.29 miles during my ownership of a prefacelift ISF. Running costs were reasonable for the type of car.

[Chris Stott]

Just watched Chris Harris's TG video of the Alfaholics GTA-R 290.

Always wanted an one... just want one even more now!

[200Plus Club]

Chris Stott said:

Just watched Chris Harris's TG video of the Alfaholics GTA-R 290.

Always wanted an one... just want one even more now!

same here. already got feelers out for a modified step front 105 :-)

[Steamer]

JS1500 said:

simonrockman said:

That's what I love about PH. I don't have to say what it is, or reference anything and the response is completely knowing and subtle.

Uh, what country do you think this is?!

See what a finski can do to a guy's attitude?

[Europa1]

Steamer said:

JS1500 said:

simonrockman said:

That's what I love about PH. I don't have to say what it is, or reference anything and the response is completely knowing and subtle.

Uh, what country do you think this is?!

See what a finski can do to a guy's attitude?

Did you think about driving home backwards?

[va1o]

Today has been an M4 day after someone turned up in the office with one in this colour. And I hadn't realised how much AUC prices had come down...

[Liquid Knight]

Dreaming of Californication.

I've been offered one for a reasonable price.

[MKnight702]

Chris Stott said:

Just watched Chris Harris's TG video of the Alfaholics GTA-R 290.

Always wanted an one... just want one even more now!

I go walking with the lucky owner of an Alfaholics GTA-R, very nice.

[200Plus Club]

MKnight702 said:

Chris Stott said:

Just watched Chris Harris's TG video of the Alfaholics GTA-R 290.

Always wanted an one... just want one even more now!

I go walking with the lucky owner of an Alfaholics GTA-R, very nice.

does he take it on track? please say he does!
I seriously need a ride in one, ive driven a fairly stock 2litre GTV now and it was "adequate" but 200+bhp would be so cool !

[Chris Stott]

200Plus Club said:

MKnight702 said:

Chris Stott said:

Just watched Chris Harris's TG video of the Alfaholics GTA-R 290.

Always wanted an one... just want one even more now!

I go walking with the lucky owner of an Alfaholics GTA-R, very nice.

does he take it on track? please say he does!
I seriously need a ride in one, ive driven a fairly stock 2litre GTV now and it was "adequate" but 200+bhp would be so cool !

https://www.topgear.com/videos

[Plate spinner]

Right now, I really want a BMW e38 750i V12.

Must be SWB though..

[E24man]

Plate spinner said:

Right now, I really want a BMW e38 750i V12.

Must be SWB though..

Dynamically there is a negligible difference between SWB and LWB, but the latter has the space, toys and presence that the flagship demands.

[tektas]

Right now it is a W211 E55 AMG I am obsessing about.

I just need the funds....

[largelunchbox]

It's the corvette c7 grand sport for me,I just watched about every you tube clip and review I could find.

[largelunchbox]

MKnight702 said:

wjb said:

SWoll said:

Doesn't it depend on whether it's the V8, V10 or V10 plus?

It will be the little V8

It wouldn't matter, an R8 is not a supercar, it's too anonymous. We recognise it for what it is but everyday Joe could mistake it for a TT. A Countach could never be mistaken for anything other than what it is, nor could a Zonda, put one of those next to a playground and you would be knee deep in kids wanting a look. Put an R8 next to a playground and it would just be something to stop the ball rolling into the road.

Then again I wouldn't call a countach a super car, great looks and noise but crap to drive

[interloper]

largelunchbox said:

Then again I wouldn't call a countach a super car, great looks and noise but crap to drive

Were do you get that from, according to the reviews at the time it was viewed as great out on the open road but hard work round town.

I suppose that if all you wanted to do was pose in it then it was a pain. But that is not what it was built for.