Fast Coupes Of The Eighties And Nineties
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LuS1fer said:
pinchmeimdreamin said:
I had a 2.0 GTX.The engine was a bit mainstream dull, compared to my Scirocco GTI but it handled well, had lovely seats and of course the "plip" remote control.
My Dad had one of these from new when I was a teenager. Toyota Celica Supra, in black and looked stunning, my friends thought it was very cool. This one’s for sale, tempting!
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Edited by 67Dino on Saturday 22 June 08:28
I had a 1995 BMW 325i Coupe back in 2000. It was a great car apart from a few interior quality niggles. I love Coupe’s and following years of owning 4 door saloons when the children were growing up, I bought 4 Series Coupe in 2022.
My Dad had an 87 Toyota Celica GT back in the late 80’s, that was rather underwhelming in most respects, although hyped by the press.
My Dad had an 87 Toyota Celica GT back in the late 80’s, that was rather underwhelming in most respects, although hyped by the press.
reddiesel said:
Have we had the Subaru SVX yet ? I only ever met one person brave enough to part with his money and that was Stephen Conway who owned the Jewellers shop in Milton Keynes Shopping Centre . Some years later running into him driving a Mercedes SL500 I inquired after the Subaru . After a litany of failures most involving the Gearbox and a difficulty in sourcing parts he claimed to have traded it for "ten bob" against the Mercedes .To give him his due he was philosophical about the experience . Anyone have any experiences of the SVX , there cant be many of you ?
When I had my Subabru pick up, there were a few folk in my circle that were into other Subarus. One had a Leone coupe, there were a few variants of the Coupe based on the same running gear as the pick up and saloon. Another chap was well into his SVX coupes. I don't know how they stacked up when new (probably badly and expensive), but as an older, interesting choice, they were a fantastic car. Fast, powerful, very competent, well appointed and charismatic with the indestructible feel of that era of Subabru... Also, without doubt, full of Quirky Subaru charm. I'd have one tomorrow in preference to many a much lauded rival - if I had good reason to own something as modern.Chances are tho' I would find myself a '70s GLF in preference...
spoodler said:
reddiesel said:
Have we had the Subaru SVX yet ? I only ever met one person brave enough to part with his money and that was Stephen Conway who owned the Jewellers shop in Milton Keynes Shopping Centre . Some years later running into him driving a Mercedes SL500 I inquired after the Subaru . After a litany of failures most involving the Gearbox and a difficulty in sourcing parts he claimed to have traded it for "ten bob" against the Mercedes .To give him his due he was philosophical about the experience . Anyone have any experiences of the SVX , there cant be many of you ?
When I had my Subabru pick up, there were a few folk in my circle that were into other Subarus. One had a Leone coupe, there were a few variants of the Coupe based on the same running gear as the pick up and saloon. Another chap was well into his SVX coupes. I don't know how they stacked up when new (probably badly and expensive), but as an older, interesting choice, they were a fantastic car. Fast, powerful, very competent, well appointed and charismatic with the indestructible feel of that era of Subabru... Also, without doubt, full of Quirky Subaru charm. I'd have one tomorrow in preference to many a much lauded rival - if I had good reason to own something as modern.Chances are tho' I would find myself a '70s GLF in preference...
5 In a Row said:
spoodler said:
reddiesel said:
Have we had the Subaru SVX yet ? I only ever met one person brave enough to part with his money and that was Stephen Conway who owned the Jewellers shop in Milton Keynes Shopping Centre . Some years later running into him driving a Mercedes SL500 I inquired after the Subaru . After a litany of failures most involving the Gearbox and a difficulty in sourcing parts he claimed to have traded it for "ten bob" against the Mercedes .To give him his due he was philosophical about the experience . Anyone have any experiences of the SVX , there cant be many of you ?
When I had my Subabru pick up, there were a few folk in my circle that were into other Subarus. One had a Leone coupe, there were a few variants of the Coupe based on the same running gear as the pick up and saloon. Another chap was well into his SVX coupes. I don't know how they stacked up when new (probably badly and expensive), but as an older, interesting choice, they were a fantastic car. Fast, powerful, very competent, well appointed and charismatic with the indestructible feel of that era of Subabru... Also, without doubt, full of Quirky Subaru charm. I'd have one tomorrow in preference to many a much lauded rival - if I had good reason to own something as modern.Chances are tho' I would find myself a '70s GLF in preference...
DodgyGeezer said:
Rumdoodle said:
Bitter CD vs 400i?
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