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09-22-2009 at 09:41 PM
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Had to google the 3 other cars (Infinity, Maserati, and the Mercedes). Don't like any of them. I hate cars that look like that, they just don't look nice. (imo)
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Pfft. You suck! :p
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09-22-2009 at 09:42 PM
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Just a word of advice, Lamborghini's are always on fire, no I'm serious in the world of supercars Lambo's are the mostly of fire, usually if they have been driven for more then 1 hour the overheat and explode, so that why insurance on those beasts must be so expensive.
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09-22-2009 at 09:44 PM
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Just a word of advice, Lamborghini's are always on fire, no I'm serious in the world of supercars Lambo's are the mostly of fire, usually if they have been driven for more then 1 hour the overheat and explode, so that why insurance on those beasts must be so expensive.
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Yea, I've heard that too. Apparently they're not meant to be driven.
Like we've all said before though... those who have it, can probably afford it. =P
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09-22-2009 at 09:44 PM
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Watching videos on Youtube of Lambos on fire never gets old, that's for sure.
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09-22-2009 at 09:45 PM
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I wouldn't buy an Infiniti or a Maseratti (might as well get a Ferrari).
I might consider buying a Bentley though.... Since we're talking about being super-rich, I'd probably have a Bentley for my every day driving, and my Lambo for fun weekend driving
For those who don't know... Bentleys are more about luxury than raw coolness/sports performance. Regardless, this baby can reach a higher top speed than the Murcielago: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Be... tal_GTC_.jpg
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09-22-2009 at 09:46 PM
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Alfa 8C was really close to being built in Ontario, luckly the liberals screwed the up the opportunity we didn't get it but oh well. Does anyone know if they have tours in the production facilities of automotive plants, like Honda or something.
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09-22-2009 at 09:50 PM
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Pfft. You suck! :p
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Lol Greg! She doesn't like the SLK65! Time to upgrade I suppse hahahahahaha
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09-22-2009 at 10:07 PM
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This smokes 'em all.
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09-22-2009 at 10:09 PM
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The Ariel Atom is pretty sweet
0-60mph in 2.0-2.2 depending on the skill at which you shift gears is amazing.
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09-22-2009 at 10:13 PM
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Is that street-legal? I thought open-wheeled vehicles weren't street-legal... not that it matters (it's still a cool car). I'm just wondering.
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09-22-2009 at 10:14 PM
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Is that street-legal? I thought open-wheeled vehicles weren't street-legal... not that it matters (it's still a cool car). I'm just wondering.
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That's even more exciting. XD
Also, I think I'm the only girl in this thread. o_O
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09-22-2009 at 10:15 PM
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The V8 ariel atom is amazing to bad on the regulation we have around here, makes it difficult to get something like this. It's not impossible by any means I know people that have told me about a couple sightings. I have not had the pleasure.
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09-22-2009 at 10:19 PM
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Is that street-legal? I thought open-wheeled vehicles weren't street-legal... not that it matters (it's still a cool car). I'm just wondering.
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It's supposed to be street legal. I know Canada has really tough rules for a car to be street legal, so maybe it's not allowed here, but I know it's legal on roads in England (Top Gear said so ).
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09-22-2009 at 10:23 PM
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It's supposed to be street legal. I know Canada has really tough rules for a car to be street legal, so maybe it's not allowed here, but I know it's legal on roads in England (Top Gear said so ).
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It's not legal on Canadian streets except for Quebec.
"Attention Canadian Buyers: **Transport Canada deems Ariel Atom vehicles ineligible for importation into Canada for the purpose of use on any public roads, at any time. **TMI AutoTech, Inc. will only sell & export Ariel Atoms to Canadian buyers whereby the sole intended use of the vehicle, throughout its lifetime within Canada, is for off-road/competition or show/display purposes only (i.e., closed course race track/lapping days; autocross; slalom; racing; static display exhibitions; off-road demonstrations, etc.). **Accordingly, no Ariel Atom vehicle purchased for export to and/or use within Canada may be ordered or supplied with any specific Atom equipment, options or accessories that could be considered as being applicable to the use of the vehicle on any use on public roads (i.e., lighting (other than competition, rear-facing lighting only); full windshield; horn; etc.). Any such Atom equipment, options or accessories will also be unavailable for subsequent purchase or shipment into Canada."
http://arielatom.com/canada/provinces-excluding-quebec
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09-22-2009 at 10:29 PM
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I know the site says it isn't but I know someone that has seen one on the 401. Could have been from the states or Quebec or what have you but it is still driving Ontario. My buddy did "research" on what it would take to own one. There is a lawyer that I believe was the first to have one in ontario. This guy I'm guessing would help anyone do the same. It is possible to get street legal ones with indicators, horns etc. The thing is to remember its a kit car and probably needs to be built by someone in Canada. The you run into insurance fun, the lawyer guy probably helps out with that. I don't know if it would be worth the entire process in the end but maybe thats just me.
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