RE: 993 Ruf Turbo R

RE: 993 Ruf Turbo R

Wednesday 26th March 2003

993 Ruf Turbo R

Alex Sharp samples the delights of the 993 Ruf Turbo R


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Stig

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11,817 posts

283 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Good write up and pleased to see that you know your place

"On track, other than Ultimas, Radicals and perhaps extreme Caterhams, not much this side of a full Group C racer is going to keep up with an experienced driver on an open circuit where this beast can really stretch its legs."

Seems like a bit of a bargain at 36k!

Simon_Ryan

23 posts

253 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Yes it is Stig. An absolute bargain! Maybe you would like it? Its only down the road from you ;-)

Alex

9,975 posts

283 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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That IS a bloody bargain! Where can I find £36k...

sublimatica

3,195 posts

253 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Excellent write-up!

scottster

627 posts

264 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Superb, I guarantee that had I not just moved house I'd be test driving that car and no doubt handing over a full asking price cheque moments later!!

kevinday

11,544 posts

279 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Sounds awesome indeed.

ultra violent

2,827 posts

268 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Along the same crazy ass lines....

www.shirleys-garage.co.uk, 964 Turbo S. Ummmmm...

agent006

12,023 posts

263 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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How much did he pay for that article, considering it's for sale at the moment?

domster

8,431 posts

269 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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The price he paid was high enough... he let Dr Alex behind the wheel

domster

8,431 posts

269 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Sorry, Simon - deleted your double post at the same time as you did. Can you reinstate it? Very valid response. Apologies etc.

Cheers
Dom (moderator)

Simon_Ryan

23 posts

253 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Cheers Dom, got to try and remember what I said now. Oh yes here we go:

'He', me, actually paid nothing for this article to be posted, and I expect the people involved may be slightly offended as it questions their integrity.

I know Alex and he has wanted to do an article on my car for some time. As my thoughts have been turning to selling the car, it gave us little time for him to do this.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the read!

Simon 'no bungs' Ryan

domster

8,431 posts

269 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Cheers Simon.

It should also be noted that there isn't much harm in a reviewed car being sold through an article, as long as it's an independent article. (And Dr Alex is pretty fair and honest when he reviews stuff).

Happens all the time, especially with Specialist Cars of Malton stock...

granville

18,764 posts

260 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Nah. Only poseurs would be seen dead in this Vitara version of the performance world.

Utterly boring and tedious vehicle with no driver involvement or indeed character.

More excitement to be gleened from a Matsui turntable playing "We Are Smurfs" {featuring Grand Fatha 'B1tch' Abraham X-man Fang & Snoop Doggy Innit?} at 33RPM in reverse and trying to discern the rather distressing Satanic subliminals.

Give me an RS any time.

Now then, where's me eyeliner?

agent006

12,023 posts

263 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Simon_Ryan said: Cheers Dom, got to try and remember what I said now. Oh yes here we go:

'He', me, actually paid nothing for this article to be posted, and I expect the people involved may be slightly offended as it questions their integrity.

I know Alex and he has wanted to do an article on my car for some time. As my thoughts have been turning to selling the car, it gave us little time for him to do this.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the read!

Simon 'no bungs' Ryan


I feel i missed a smiley off the end of the post. I wasn't suggesting anything below board was going on, just seemed a bit odd.

Alec (done lots of business with Nigerians so know all about bribes) Prior

clubsport

7,255 posts

257 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Der...I follow your postings and just when I think I may be getting near your wavelength you throw a curveball........Do you not have any outfits to match Arena red or something?

granville

18,764 posts

260 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Got it in one, Sportenhausen; bangus on de munchen. I like the cut of that new 996 GT3 MkII but it's far too retardent and lacking in under the sill (purple, to be sure) neon luminescence.



domster

8,431 posts

269 months

Thursday 27th March 2003
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Ladies and gents, derestrictor has officially lost what little grip on realitydom he had

Pull yourself together Simon and order that new GT3 Clubsport today

granville

18,764 posts

260 months

Thursday 27th March 2003
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Yes, young Doric, it does sound firm unt fruity, does it not?

However, I'll wait to see how the Kaiser conducts himself round our premiere circuit this summer before contemplating any such outrageous suggestions.

You may have flown the nest of truth and wisdom, seeking salvation neath the violent brutality of Chevrolaic fuel spitting but there are those at bomber command who stand by the notion of Richtoven's honour.

Btw, got my Lexian ass roundly toasted recently in the wake of an SL55AMG - mamma mia; acceleration? I looked faintly ridiculous as Cheshire Clone 1138 hit light speed. A truly magnificent spectacle and yes, a resonant boom worthy of Odin's hall itself.

Er, pork; oh yes. I've given up driving it. I just zymol it now. But I feel a torrent of hatred swelling which might just suffice for an inspired flight of daemonic intent.

Sometimes, one just needs the rush and by the jibbet of the thrice spurned horned one, that moment approacheth.

Badgers, on guard.


jeremyc

23,262 posts

283 months

Thursday 27th March 2003
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derestrictor said: I'll wait to see how the Kaiser conducts himself round our premiere circuit this summer...
I'll be selling tickets for the spectacle.

I'm also thinking of buying up the publishing rights to the transcrpt of the in-car commentary provided by DeR during his bombing runs.

domster

8,431 posts

269 months

Thursday 27th March 2003
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Superb derestriction once again.

'Badgers, on guard' is crying out to be made into a bumper sticker

I'm sure Kaiser Wolfgang von ZweiBlower will acquit himself well at Silverstone.

ATB
Dom