One last drive....Turbo, N/A or Electric? - Page 3

inchindown · Oct 19th, 2021, 07:29

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Originally Posted by Wagon Sailor

Well then, ditch the lorry you've chosen and take a GSXR1000 or similar.

Believe me I would if I could. But I'm afraid the body just isn't in good enough condition to handle a monster like the Gold Wing or GSXR1000.

ThomasG · Oct 19th, 2021, 09:45

This...

Wagon Sailor · Oct 19th, 2021, 16:23

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Originally Posted by ThomasG

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Or this:

Whippy · Oct 19th, 2021, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Wagon Sailor

Or this:

Haven't seen a 'noddy' bike for ever such a long time, even when growing up they were like hens teeth. I suppose most got scrapped.

Moomoo · Oct 19th, 2021, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Whippy

I'll dust off my VFR 750.

Had one, loved it!❤️

GrahamHR · Oct 20th, 2021, 22:34

My not quite 400HP V60 Polestar, but 'm sure a tuning box would take it close !

volvo always · Oct 20th, 2021, 23:34

Turbo and Curry.

James

Familyman 90 · Oct 21st, 2021, 07:37

When I bought my currect '90 in 2008 I had already decided that would be my last personal car. Its seen me into retirement, and when it dies - which may take some time yet! - that'll be it.

I love cars, find the machinery very interesting, but driving itself is a tiresome, unenjoyable chore. Pootling about quietly on my '53 Beeza 350 is much more fun and relaxing, and 40mph feels more like 80 on that old rattler - I don't need the danger to life, limb or my licence to have at least the sensation of speed.

Nope, if personal car use were banned this afternoon I would not be unduly bothered.

Forg · Oct 25th, 2021, 01:38

^ I went out yesterday after lunch, grabbed a few new CD's, then went for a 4hr drive through a couple of gorges & took a scenic ridgeline road out to the foothills of the Blue Mountains ... a few nice roads, then up to one of the lower townships in the Mountains before heading back home.

No, I would very much miss going for a drive if self-driven personal transport were taken away.

In light of that ULEZ thread, maybe the best answer is "get hold of something with a manual & force-fed 6+ litre engine and blast around the ULEZ for a few hours late at night before leaving it abandoned on a footpath in the middle of the CBD"?

GrahamHR · Oct 25th, 2021, 22:31

I know I commented earlier, but I really thought the original question was a question relating to the last car, the very last one to buy ever !

View Poll Results: One last drive...Turbo, N/A or Electric?
Turbo	15	48.39%
N/A	13	41.94%
Electric	3	9.68%
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Oct 21st, 2021, 07:37	#28
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	When I bought my currect '90 in 2008 I had already decided that would be my last personal car. Its seen me into retirement, and when it dies - which may take some time yet! - that'll be it. I love cars, find the machinery very interesting, but driving itself is a tiresome, unenjoyable chore. Pootling about quietly on my '53 Beeza 350 is much more fun and relaxing, and 40mph feels more like 80 on that old rattler - I don't need the danger to life, limb or my licence to have at least the sensation of speed. Nope, if personal car use were banned this afternoon I would not be unduly bothered. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Oct 20th, 2021, 22:34	#26
GrahamHR Senior Member Last Online: Today 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kelsall	My not quite 400HP V60 Polestar, but 'm sure a tuning box would take it close !

Oct 20th, 2021, 23:34	#27
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:50 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Turbo and Curry. James

Oct 25th, 2021, 01:38	#29
Forg Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:43 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: North Ryde	^ I went out yesterday after lunch, grabbed a few new CD's, then went for a 4hr drive through a couple of gorges & took a scenic ridgeline road out to the foothills of the Blue Mountains ... a few nice roads, then up to one of the lower townships in the Mountains before heading back home. No, I would very much miss going for a drive if self-driven personal transport were taken away. In light of that ULEZ thread, maybe the best answer is "get hold of something with a manual & force-fed 6+ litre engine and blast around the ULEZ for a few hours late at night before leaving it abandoned on a footpath in the middle of the CBD"?

Oct 25th, 2021, 22:31	#30
GrahamHR Senior Member Last Online: Today 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kelsall	I know I commented earlier, but I really thought the original question was a question relating to the last car, the very last one to buy ever !

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