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That's actually another thing! - I've seen plenty. Up here they appear to be too common (in a popular sense). So that can only affect future residual values. Are there any waiting lists for the RX-8? I've been quoted 6 months if I want a 350Z.

I must be about the only person who doesn't actually like the look of the RX-8. I think it looks like a Mazda 6 on steroids. As for that Chrysler Crossfire thingy - saw my first one the other day and in the flesh it looks even more odd at the back. Definetely a dog taking a ****. And being US, it's probably going to bounce along the freeway, sorry motorway.

I've heard that the RX-8 engine cannot be started and shutdown without it reaching it's optimum running temperature - makes poping down to the shops for a loaf a bit tricky. I've got a test drive booked for Thursday in the 350Z - I'll let you know what I think! I did sit in it on Sunday and was allowed to start her up. That engine has such a nice throaty sound. NB: The 350Z uses the VQ35 engine, which is a Nissan engine - not Renault. Check out 350zuk.com for confirmation of this. This engine has also been used in Renaults off the wall products like the Vel Satis but is de-tuned somewhat. I had firmly set my mind on the S2000 but after seeing a number of 350Z in Houston a couple of weeks ago - I'm now undecided. So hopefully Test Drives will help me decide.

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I'm currently "stuck" in Houston, but I'm far from bored mate! :winky: (Texas Ladies!). But I know what you mean, I'm frequently in a place called Ratingen near Dusseldorf, which is the most bland place you could ever wish to be stuck!! Anyone ever been to Ricks Cabaret in Houston? :D :winky:

Good review - I'm thinking about getting the TomTom GPS for my Palm T3.

Put me down for a tenner too.

Infiniti are coming to Europe in 2005 (I believe).

Four, as in four cylinder? Surely not! Lexus must never launch a car less than 6 cylinders! I suppose it'll just be the engine in the Avensis?

You're ditching the Lex for a roadster? Fancy a race in a couple of months time when I take delivery of my IS200 replacement? (see signature) :winky:

Toronto for me - appears we have quite a few here who want to go over there. Failing that, it would be the Highlands of Scotland - exactly the reason we go up to Aviemore every 4/5 weeks for a weekend away - relax by the lochs, listen to the silence, walk the mountains, ride the bikes along a traffic free path, no smog, no neds/chavs, no worrying about parking up hoping some b* hasn't hit it.

but on a recent trip to Washington I saw a roadsign (and I kid you not!) that said "Next Exit for George Bush Center for Intelligence" - One of those moments I wish I had my camera!

Only if he doesn't go there for his stag do - might get recognised on honeymoon :winky:

We went to Florida - worst thing we did, as now we're hooked and have been back every year since 1996!

Shocking dashboard! But, not a bad price for a weekend blasting-about car

Does nothing for me! I'd rather have the S2000

Moved all our data services from BT to MCI last year (huge cost savings, and service improvements). Currently negotiating to move all our voice services too. Got too frustrated with BT's lack of account management - they only started to call when we initiated the migration!!

Is that the UK Hairdressers Association meet? :winky:

Hooligan!

Perhaps we could arrange a gold members discount!! :duh: :iraqi-info-minister:

I'm almost tempted to buy one just to see how naff they really are!

Toronto - We love that place! It's probably one of only a few places in the World where I think we could live. Going again for 4 days on 3rd May! Amsterdam - Is a cool place to go for a long weekend (and not just because of the obvious!). The Autobahn - I could quite easily spend two weeks on the Autobahn :winky:

Me neither mate, but I'll check them against ours. Thanks Neil.

It's not so much the hours that annoy, more the 4am wake up's to get to the airport for the 6am redeye flight! Fortunetely these days I can work from home sometimes, so working longer isn't so much of a problem - as the commute at night involves shutting the door in my home office and going downstairs to the kitchen! :)

Oh dear - shame the experience of picking up a new car was ruined somewhat. Hopefully though you'll soon forget about that and enjoy it. I know what you mean about the cruise, but then it is only a 4 cylinder so doesn't have that nice 6 cylinder feel about it. But hey, at least it goes in the snow! :D Thanks in advance for the Nav thing. :)