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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

All current Astons and the last two XK's have all been DB7 ripoffs. :p

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So that makes it OK?

For £75k you could have a VXR8 and enough petrol to run it for a week. The VXR8 puts out 430bhp; that ought to be enough power.

Heck for £75 you could have a VXR8 and a VXR8 Maloo. I don't think that there'd be many other cars on sale in Britain in which you could do 140mph with a grand piano in the back.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

So that makes it OK?

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I don't think that drawing inspiration from a DB7 and the E-Type (two of the best looking machines ever made) is a bad thing. :)

And hardly surprising considering Ian Callum designed the DB7, DB9 and XK.

Without a doubt the Kitty is the best looking of the 2 in the same way that Cheryl Cole is better looking than Susan Boyle but when it comes to singing, I know which one I'd choose.

XKR-S looks absolutely horrible. Even the seats.

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Originally Posted by Gregor-y

I'm staggered at how few miles cars in the UK seem to accumulate.

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Fuel is very expensive and the roads are very busy and we are a relatively small island with most places not too far away.

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Originally Posted by Gregor-y

I'm staggered at how few miles cars in the UK seem to accumulate.

Rowan Atkinson did not disappoint, both as a guest and with his lap time.

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35k miles in 15 years is exceptional. Caroline's car is more typical at 17 years and 220k miles.

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Originally Posted by Rollo

For £75k you could have a VXR8 and enough petrol to run it for a week. The VXR8 puts out 430bhp; that ought to be enough power.

Heck for £75 you could have a VXR8 and a VXR8 Maloo. I don't think that there'd be many other cars on sale in Britain in which you could do 140mph with a grand piano in the back.

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I'd rather buy a used, 400-500 BHP modified but not chavved up Evo/Impreza/Cosworth/Skyline/Supra etc for far cheaper

Liked Rowan. Loved the GTR. Looks like a weapon on the roads.

TG gave a crushing blow to the Jaguar's chances with this comparison. Who in the right mind would actually buy that crap Jag for almost 30,000 pounds more? :eek: It doesn't look any better, and would be absolutely MAULED by the GTR on the road or on the track. Loved Rowan's inch perfect fastest lap.