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  1. 2nd February 2013, 20:24 #46
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    So those big 3l austin healys are not sports cars because they are soft tops? Too technical forme....
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    Quote Originally Posted by SVboy View Post
    So those big 3l austin healys are not sports cars because they are soft tops? Too technical forme....
    I've always loved those!!!
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    I would consider them roadsters not sports cars.


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    So, what is the definition of a sports car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    They are what the MGB should have been! Easy to live with is an understatement! The torque means you don't need to change down if you don't feel like it but get the revs up and she flies! Others have more power but are less able to trundle.

    It's basic, pure fun with no pretensions to be anything else.

    what MG should have been?...not even in the same time line!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    You really should borrow a sports car and take it on a twisty road sometime. You simply don't slow down for corners, you usually accelerate around them to maintain your speed. When you only have 130hp every kilo saved in weight means something. The Honda S2000 has 240hp and around the same weight. Now that is a real road weapon!

    I guess by definition an MX5 is a sports car but if someone offered me a shot of their "sports car" and it was an MX5.......I'd be disappointed. It's a very nice car though and definitely the best performing and handling roadster within its price range. Best of luck with the sale and very decent (and brave) of you to put it on KB..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dangsta View Post

    I guess by definition an MX5 is a sports car but if someone offered me a shot of their "sports car" and it was an MX5.......I'd be disappointed. It's a very nice car though and definitely the best performing and handling roadster within its price range. Best of luck with the sale and very decent (and brave) of you to put it on KB..
    You summed it up nicely. Where can you get this for this kind of money? Name any so-called rival and see how much you have to pay.

    I've been on KB since '04. I enjoy the play...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    I've been on KB since '04. I enjoy the foreplay...
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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWST? View Post
    what MG should have been?...not even in the same time line!
    Maybe so, but by the time the MGB was failing the Japs were already ahead of the game and offering better build quality, performance and reliability. I do feel sad about it as I wanted an Austin Healey Sprite back then because it wasn't the Midget.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Madness View Post
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    Sorry your images don't do it for me. Now, when Mrs. Bear gives me that smile...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nova. View Post
    burn it. seriously.
    Apparently dumping vehicles in the sea and claiming insurance is all the rage down south these days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    Sorry your images don't do it for me. Now, when Mrs. Bear gives me that smile...
    Conversely, I'm mildly confident that Mrs. Bears smile wouldn't do it for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Madness View Post
    Conversely, I'm mildly confident that Mrs. Bears smile wouldn't do it for me.
    She only smiles at me like that so that's okay. However even at her age she gets second looks and men still try chatting her up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKEU View Post
    Apparently dumping vehicles in the sea and claiming insurance is all the rage down south these days.
    He's just jealous because he hasn't got much fun in his life.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    However even at her age she gets second looks and men still try chatting her up.
    They're only after one thing, Ed.































    A slightly discounted battery.

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