Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:55:12 -0000 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: BMWs keep trying to smoke me!
In article <3E52876B.F80004C2nopsamsizefitterzzzz.com>, johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com spouted forth into alt.autos.saab... > This is quite an open question. I was once delighted by a 112 bhp Fiat 132 > "twin cam", but the goal posts are moving alarmingly; Once 150 bhp for a hot > hatch, but currently 200 bhp is the minimum yardstick. It can be fun to smoke > the tyres, but it is not without costs in wear and tear. Is it really worth > it to thrash your car all the time? I now require a dependable car that is > pleasant and refined, I don't mind the speed limits so that I can relax a bit > while I'm driving home from work. And with a good chance that it will start > up next morning. > Granted, it was actually intended as a little tongue in cheek, hance the smiley. I'm pretty a much a speed limit observer myself, I just like to get upto the limit as quickly and safely as possible, and then if it is safe to do so, stay arround it. Then again, I get the looney urges, and go mad once in a while. -- Carl Robson (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot) http://www.bouncing-czechs.com