I ran a CX for a couple of years - surprisingly painless.You are screwed if the hydropneumatic suspension breaks, mind.
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25-11-2011, 12:22 PM #41Moderator
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25-11-2011, 12:32 PM #42Team Coco FTW!
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I used to think 911s were sporty, until I drove an Elise.
Originally Posted by Jezzer
I used to think beemers were sporty until I drove a 911.
I'll get my coat...
I agree with mibby, there's no way a 5 series is sporty. Way to heavy to be called a sports car, even an M5 is a lardy thing. Try taking one round the ring and you'll see what I mean. It's like wrestling an angry pig.Last edited by i_should_coco; 25-11-2011 at 12:38 PM.
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25-11-2011, 12:37 PM #43Wammer
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Coco-san speaketh the truth. Back when exec barges were 1,300-1,400 kgs and closer to 4.5 than 5 metres, claims of them being a 'sports saloon' could be taken halfway seriously in some cases. Now they're as large and heavy as your average 1970s American land yacht, no chance in h*ll...
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25-11-2011, 12:38 PM #44Panda
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I used to think Elise's were sporty until I drove a Caterham...
Most sporty Beemers currently in production: 1 Series M Coupe, Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works.Last edited by Jezzer; 25-11-2011 at 12:44 PM.
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25-11-2011, 12:39 PM #45Team Coco FTW!
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Originally Posted by Jezzer
I used to think Elise's were sporty until I drove a Caterham...
And then I bought a bike.
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25-11-2011, 12:45 PM #46Panda
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Bikers:
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25-11-2011, 12:48 PM #47Team Coco FTW!
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25-11-2011, 12:55 PM #48Founding Wammer
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Gosh, that's just like mine, if I screw my eyes up...
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25-11-2011, 12:56 PM #49Panda
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25-11-2011, 12:57 PM #50Panda
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It's the same colour isn't it? Originally Posted by s2000db
Gosh, that's just like mine, if I screw my eyes up...Eats, shoots and leaves...
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25-11-2011, 01:02 PM #51Wammer
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Modern cars seem to be aping modern people, constantly getting heavier. There's no way a car of this weight, fitted with any engine, can be considered sporty, it would have to defy physics for it to happen.
One of the most "sporty" cars I've driven, believe it or not, was a bog standard 1.1 106, incredible feedback through the unassisted steering, amazing ability to control the cornering line with the throttle (lift-off oversteer in abundance) and just a ridiculous ability to carry corner speed, I used to be able to keep up with all manner of things simply because they were having to scrub so much speed off on every corner. Sadly I tried the 16v Saxo version and didn't like it, the power steering just sapped all feedback and massively reduced cornering confidence, yes it was about 5 times as fast but I found it 10 times less fun.
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25-11-2011, 01:27 PM #52Founding Wammer
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Yup... Originally Posted by Jezzer
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25-11-2011, 01:29 PM #53Team Coco FTW!
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Engine's in the same place, too.
You'd have thought they'd fix that cockup. 
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25-11-2011, 01:45 PM #54Founding Wammer
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At least they drive the right wheels.
Thats German efficiency for you.Arsene Wenger, the Official North West feeder academy manager...
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They did, initially. Then they reckoned they could sell more of 'em if they placed an unuseable rear bench in front of the rear axle instead of an engine... Originally Posted by i_should_coco
Engine's in the same place, too. You'd have thought they'd fix that cockup.
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25-11-2011, 01:53 PM #56Team Coco FTW!
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25-11-2011, 02:00 PM #57Founding Wammer
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Rubbish, that's where you put your golf clubs !
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A two litre diesel van with windows possibly laden with four lard arses. What do you expect, how would your Passat perform similarly laden?
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It would be worse - but it doesn't pretend to be a sporting saloon and I don't pretend it's not shite! Originally Posted by Pete the Feet
Neg Rep for sale - £10 a shot.
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