wrote:
On 13 Sep, 14:15, jlrogers±³© wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message

...

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
Marty, why restrain yourself? LOL, it's good for the heart.

... and also for the soul.

Speak for yourself, I have no soul, at least not in the biblical sense.

Cheers
Marty

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


Marty, why restrain yourself? *LOL, it's good for the heart.


... and also for the soul.


Marty wrote:
Speak for yourself, I have no soul, at least not in the biblical sense.


Oh, I dunno, I've heard you sing.... seem to have at least a little
bit of soul

DSK

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


Marty, why restrain yourself? LOL, it's good for the heart.


... and also for the soul.


Marty wrote:
Speak for yourself, I have no soul, at least not in the biblical sense.


Oh, I dunno, I've heard you sing.... seem to have at least a little
bit of soul

DSK



Yeah, but I was probably drunk so it doesn't count... ;-)

Cheers
Marty

So...I guess it's safe to assume that Ozzy and I have the best
handling sports cars on ASA. Are there better cars in the free world?
Perhaps, but our Evo X's are now listed among the very best machines
irrespective of price. Of course nobody really minds if Ozzy enjoys
such a car, but the usual jealous and frustrated suspects have slimed
out of their cuddy cabins to cry and moan over MY new car. Poor Donal
doesn't own a better handling car, so he found one at 5 times the
price...and it STILL doesn't out-handle the Evo X!!! And even more
depressing, he clearly has no sports car of his own at all. But he
does take driving lessons.
Oh, the humanity!
So failing to win a single point the discussion dribbled into
absurdity and cars of "class" that get preferred parking. And when
that didn't work it just got sad for all of you.
I must say I'll enjoy driving my tuned Evo X one or two days a week.
And after this thread I may enjoy just a tiny bit more!

So thanks!



RB

On 14 Sep, 23:57, "Capt. Rob" wrote:
Poor Donal
doesn't own a better handling car, so he found one at 5 times the
price...


Good Lord!
I knew that the Evo was cheap, but I didn't realise that
it was that cheap.

Is it true that the top speed is only 165 mph? If so, why do
you think that it could compete, in terms of speed, with a DB9?

We all know that it cannot compete in style, looks, fit or finish,
but you were claiming that the Evo could outperform the AM.
If its top speed is so low, then it couldn't possibly beat the DB.

We all have our dreams. Why are your's so unambitious?



regards


Donal
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On Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:40:09 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

On 14 Sep, 23:57, "Capt. Rob" wrote:
Poor Donal
doesn't own a better handling car, so he found one at 5 times the
price...


Good Lord!
I knew that the Evo was cheap, but I didn't realise that
it was that cheap.

Is it true that the top speed is only 165 mph? If so, why do
you think that it could compete, in terms of speed, with a DB9?

Where can you do even 165MPH?

We all know that it cannot compete in style, looks, fit or finish,
but you were claiming that the Evo could outperform the AM.
If its top speed is so low, then it couldn't possibly beat the DB.

Yes indeed it can outperform the Aston.
Sort of like the all round race boat compared to the downhill sled.

We all have our dreams. Why are your's so unambitious?

Unambitious is not wanting people to stare at your car when you park
it?



regards


Donal




OzOne of the three twins

I welcome you to Crackerbox Palace.

On 15 Sep, 23:01, OzOne wrote:
On Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:40:09 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
On 14 Sep, 23:57, "Capt. Rob" wrote:
Poor Donal
doesn't own a better handling car, so he found one at 5 times the
price...

Good Lord!
I knew that the Evo was cheap, but I didn't realise that
it was that cheap.

Is it true that the top speed is only 165 mph? If so, why do
you think that it could compete, in terms of speed, with a DB9?

Where can you do even 165MPH?



We all know that it cannot compete in style, looks, fit or finish,
but you were claiming that the Evo could outperform the AM.
If its top speed is so low, then it couldn't possibly beat the DB.

Yes indeed it can outperform the Aston.
Sort of like the all round race boat compared to the downhill sled.



We all have our dreams. Why are your's so unambitious?

Unambitious is not wanting people to stare at your car when you park
it?


Oh c'mon Oz. People *will* stare at an Evo when you park it. It is
so bloody ugly that they won't be able to stop staring. Any admiring
glances that it gets will be from the lower socio-econimic groups (to
put it politely). Most of the "stares" that it attracts will be from
people
who understand that the driver couldn't afford the car that he really
wanted. It makes the same statement as the Subaru Imprezza(sp?).

In Australia, I suspect that the poorer parts of the Aboriginal
population would be impressed by the Evo.

Most people won't stare at an Aston because they won't recognise
it.


regards


Donal
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On Sep 15, 6:01 pm, OzOne wrote:
On Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:40:09 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
On 14 Sep, 23:57, "Capt. Rob" wrote:
Poor Donal
doesn't own a better handling car, so he found one at 5 times the
price...

Good Lord!
I knew that the Evo was cheap, but I didn't realise that
it was that cheap.

Is it true that the top speed is only 165 mph? If so, why do
you think that it could compete, in terms of speed, with a DB9?

Where can you do even 165MPH?

Maybe during his driving lessons?



Yes indeed it can outperform the Aston.
Sort of like the all round race boat compared to the downhill sled.


Donal's not going to get it. Ever.



Unambitious is not wanting people to stare at your car when you park
it?


Donal obviously believes a car's price is more important that it's
abilities. My buddy has a modded AWD 911 that cost more than a DB9. He
just bought an Evo X and will track the car and also use it for runs
to the yard. He agrees that the Evo is in the same class of handling
as the 911 turbo. The DB9 is a dinosaur by comparison. Come to think
of it he also owns a original Elise...another car that's more
rewarding to drive than a Db9. But how do you explain to a person like
Donal about handling and balance?



RB

On Sep 15, 5:40 pm, wrote:
On 14 Sep, 23:57, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

Poor Donal
doesn't own a better handling car, so he found one at 5 times the
price...

Good Lord!
I knew that the Evo was cheap, but I didn't realise that
it was that cheap.

Is it true that the top speed is only 165 mph? If so, why do
you think that it could compete, in terms of speed, with a DB9?

We all know that it cannot compete in style, looks, fit or finish,
but you were claiming that the Evo could outperform the AM.
If its top speed is so low, then it couldn't possibly beat the DB.



How can you even compare the DB9 to the Evo X?

The Evo X has S-AWD and can be driven fast in snow, rain or off-road.
The RWD DB9 can't.
The Evo X has active yaw control making it one of the best balanced
sports sedans ever. The DB9 can't match the Evo's handling numbers for
grip or slaloms.
The Evo X has an active center differential which enables it to
further enhance it's stability.
The Evo X stops faster with superior braking design and a more
advanced ABS system.
The Evo X has a superior sound and navigation system with it's own
music server.
The Evo X is a popular track and rally car with many wins already. The
DB9 is not.
The Evo X in MR trim has the most sophisticated transmission available
on any car at any price. The DB9 tranny is dated.

With the DB9 you get superior speed in a straight line, but far far
far below most good sports cars. And a top speed few would ever be
able to use. I'm not likely to drive any car faster than 140 MPH in
NY. Great cars must have great handling. No amount of fit & finish is
going to win the hearts of real drivers.



RB