On Sep 10, 7:14*pm, wrote:
On 10 Sep, 05:09, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

Quick review for Donal....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmIbJA3RW_Y


Dang, this is "performance driving"? I watched about half of the
video, a 4-door econobox doing fairly impressive power slides and then
switching to a view of the driver... to be sure, he was busy talking
for the camera but he was also yanking the steering wheel like 7-year-
old kid. Is that what this "Active Yaw Control" is for, so that people
don't have to learn to actually steer the car?

Given his job & position, I bet he knows better but it's still a very
poor show.

I've been out of the sports car game for a really long time but if
this is what it's sunk to, I'm certainly not interested in getting
back in.

..

Listen to the sound of a real car:-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmHqjCa-GAk

Compare and contrast with an Evo!!

Are you really going to buy the Evo?

BTW I had a test drive in a DB9 yesterday. *It was
lovely. *I stroked the rear, and it felt beautiful.


Is "M" finished installing the ejector seat and anti-air rockets, Mr
Bond?


What number plate do you think that I should
have? *BO55 DON seems a bit too expensive.
What do you think about "V12 DON"?

D10NAL is also available, but it doesn't seen quite right.


Well how about DB9NAL?

Regards- Doug King

Dang, this is "performance driving"? I watched about half of the
video, a 4-door econobox doing fairly impressive power slides and then
switching to a view of the driver... to be sure, he was busy talking
for the camera but he was also yanking the steering wheel like 7-year-
old kid. Is that what this "Active Yaw Control" is for, so that people
don't have to learn to actually steer the car?

Given his job & position, I bet he knows better but it's s

On Sep 11, 10:04 am, wrote:
On Sep 10, 7:14 pm, wrote:

On 10 Sep, 05:09, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

Quick review for Donal....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmIbJA3RW_Y

Dang, this is "performance driving"? I watched about half of the
video, a 4-door econobox doing fairly impressive power slides and then
switching to a view of the driver... to be sure, he was busy talking
for the camera but he was also yanking the steering wheel like 7-year-
old kid. Is that what this "Active Yaw Control" is for, so that people
don't have to learn to actually steer the car?

Given his job & position, I bet he knows better but it's still a very
poor show.

I've been out of the sports car game for a really long time but if
this is what it's sunk to, I'm certainly not interested in getting
back in.



Nobody is looking for you to get back in either especially since
you're making judgments based on how a guy is conducting a video
review of a car. Why not do some actual research. Maybe you'll even
learn why Top Gear says the Evo X is another car that represents a
leap forward in sports car design. Given the Evo's raw character, 40K
is a bit steep. But if you have FU money to have fun and like great
handling cars, the Evo X is a lot of fun.


RB

On 11 Sep, 22:29, "Capt. Rob" wrote:


Nobody is looking for you to get back in either especially since
you're making judgments based on how a guy is conducting a video
review of a car. Why not do some actual research. Maybe you'll even
learn why Top Gear says the Evo X is another car that represents a
leap forward in sports car design. Given the Evo's raw character, 40K
is a bit steep.

Steep? Don't you mean cheap?

[Hmmm .....] if you translate "raw" into "unrefined" then maybe you
were correct.




regards

Donal
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Steep? Don't you mean cheap?

[Hmmm .....] if you translate "raw" into "unrefined" then maybe you
were correct.



40K for a car with virtually no comforts beyond power windows is not
what anyone would call cheap. You can get a really nice 3 series or
Lexus for that money and there are plenty of well rounded cars in that
price range. The Evo X aims at the driver market, which is not you.
You want to buy into the "I'm so cool to be driving this car" market.
A DB9 impresses common folk, but not hardcore enthusiasts. The fact
that YOU ignore it's weak performance says it all.
A Dodge Cobalt SS can handle about as well as the DB9!



RB

On 12 Sep, 02:04, "Capt. Rob" wrote:
Steep? Don't you mean cheap?

[Hmmm .....] if you translate "raw" into "unrefined" then maybe you
were correct.

40K for a car with virtually no comforts beyond power windows is not
what anyone would call cheap.

Hmmm..
Is 40k a lot of money to a sub-prime buyer? Possibly.



You can get a really nice 3 series or
Lexus for that money and there are plenty of well rounded cars in that
price range.

Unless Lexus are really cheap in the States, then you can only
buy an entry level Lexus for 40K.

The Evo X aims at the driver market, which is not you.

Quite!
You want to buy into the "I'm so cool to be driving this car" market.
A DB9 impresses common folk, but not hardcore enthusiasts.

Yes. A DB9 wouldn't impress a hardcore enthusiast like you.

The fact
that YOU ignore it's weak performance says it all.
A Dodge Cobalt SS can handle about as well as the DB9!

You really do understand what "class" means.
You compare a Dodge Cobalt with a DB9?

Why am I surprised? You cannot see the difference between
a DB9 and a mass produced boy racer.

Brokeback Mountain proved that you can make money
out of films about the gay community. If you were
any good, then you could afford an Aston.


Regards


Donal
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an Evo.

On Sep 12, 8:04 pm, wrote:
On 12 Sep, 02:04, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

Steep? Don't you mean cheap?

[Hmmm .....] if you translate "raw" into "unrefined" then maybe you
were correct.

40K for a car with virtually no comforts beyond power windows is not
what anyone would call cheap.

Hmmm..
Is 40k a lot of money to a sub-prime buyer? Possibly.


I dunno. What exactly is a sub-prime buyer? My home is paid off after
14 months and I still own lakefront. Does paying off 590K worth of
property make me subprime? I hope I can keep that status!



Unless Lexus are really cheap in the States, then you can only
buy an entry level Lexus for 40K.


I can buy a loaded IS 350 for about the same price as the Evo or I
could get a nice GS 350 for a couple of grand more. An M35 from
Infiniti is certainly doable as well. Now think of the EvoX in the
same price range, but with very little comfort or luxury. Why is that,
Donal? The problem here is you don't know the difference between a
luxury car, sports sedan, sports car and specialty tuners car. You
just have no clue.



Yes. A DB9 wouldn't impress a hardcore enthusiast like you.


I'm impressed with the pretty DB9, but not with it's handling or
power. It's FAR behind the pack.



You really do understand what "class" means.
You compare a Dodge Cobalt with a DB9?



Sure I know what class means, Donal. But you're a child to think it's
wrapped up in objects like cars.




RB

Capt. Rob wrote:


Sure I know what class means, Donal. But you're a child to think it's
wrapped up in objects like cars.

This from ASA's Charlie the Tuna, I can barely restrain my mirth.

Cheers
Marty

On 11 Sep, 15:04, wrote:
On Sep 10, 7:14 pm, wrote:

BTW I had a test drive in a DB9 yesterday. It was
lovely. I stroked the rear, and it felt beautiful.

Is "M" finished installing the ejector seat and anti-air rockets, Mr
Bond?


The only rocket fitted to the production model seems
to be pointing out the rear. Flooring the throttle is an
eye opening, buttock clenching, scary experience for
someone who thought that he was an above average driver.




What number plate do you think that I should
have? BO55 DON seems a bit too expensive.
What do you think about "V12 DON"?

D10NAL is also available, but it doesn't seen quite right.

Well how about DB9NAL?


That would be absolutely perfect! It isn't too ostentatious.
Unfortunately, it isn't possible over here.

Bob could go for F4T BOB.

Regards

Donal
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Regards- Doug King