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Re: LMX

Post by HYFR » Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:30 am

The C7 looked every bit the awesomeness in the metal

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Re: LMX

Post by Ozzyz » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:09 pm

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... ue/2975037

Great spec on that RS6, must look superb in the flesh

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Re: LMX

Post by classba » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:32 pm

Ozzyz wrote:http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... ue/2975037

Great spec on that RS6, must look superb in the flesh
That's lush but not so keen on the cream seats. Love Noggy..
Too much power is barely enough.

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Re: LMX

Post by Ozzyz » Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:46 pm

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... mx/3240683

This R8 LMX is an incredible car but its made me wonder :

For 160k what else would you rather have - 458? 911 Turbo S? Final edition Gallardo? Mclaren 12c?


It would be a hard decision.

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Re: LMX

Post by doodlebug » Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:47 pm

Turbo as would be 30k cheaper. That's where I'd go.

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Re: LMX

Post by Ozzyz » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:27 pm

doodlebug wrote:Turbo as would be 30k cheaper. That's where I'd go.
The turbo is one hell of a car and thats a fair bit of cash to save too.

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LMX

Post by HYFR » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:32 pm

But if there are only 13 coming to the UK then it doesn't matter

People buy these for the exclusivity rather than a 12C or Porka turbo that any tom Dicky meaden or Harry Metcafle can get

They all will find a home I'm sure, although surprised they are not all pre-sold tbh

Jaguar XKR-S GT @ £135k, all 10 sold in the UK

Jaguar F TYPE Project 7 @ £135k - 250 pre sold worldwide

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Re: LMX

Post by marc1 » Tue Jan 06, 2015 5:45 pm

HYFR wrote:But if there are only 13 coming to the UK then it doesn't matter

People buy these for the exclusivity rather than a 12C or Porka turbo that any tom Dicky meaden or Harry Metcafle can get

They all will find a home I'm sure, although surprised they are not all pre-sold tbh

Jaguar XKR-S GT @ £135k, all 10 sold in the UK

Jaguar F TYPE Project 7 @ £135k - 250 pre sold worldwide
Who wouldn't have a Project 7 if funds permitted?! Love it!

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Re: LMX

Post by doodlebug » Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:53 pm

OK. Then turbo s GB edition, still cheaper!!

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Re: LMX

Post by smudge » Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:19 am

HYFR wrote:
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1420386335.622625.jpg
That is a stunning piece of paintwork right there......
It's all torque talk.

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Re: LMX

Post by Graeme4130 » Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:18 pm

That LMX looks lovely and those laser lights are very cool indeed
Audi guy told me to expect the laser lights on next R8, but whether there's any truth in that I guess we'll have to wait
Not sure I'd want to spend 160k on one though as I suspect next R8 will make it look a bit dated
If I had that sort of cash, I'd spend £130k on a marked up 991 GT3 and have a few pennies in my pocket and depreciation-less motoring, but I guess that's not the point
Noggy 6 looks nice too, but cream leather not to my taste

I've got to head Stafford way in the next couple of weeks, so I might have to pop in for a nose around (will pack sunnies in case pink q3 / green rs5 are there :sekret:
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Re: LMX

Post by Graeme4130 » Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:47 pm

I'm betting they're after £170k for it, which makes it blimmin expensive, but this does look truly gorgeous ;

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... wd/3639494
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
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Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)

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ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat ;)

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Re: LMX

Post by Outtlaw » Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:06 am

Looks lovely but i'm just not that keen on the wheels, prefer the look of the GT alloys, but I wouldn't say no.

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Re: LMX

Post by classba » Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:55 am

Its a tamer version of the R8 GT IMO bar the S-tronic gear box and the lazar lights. It doesn't have all of the GT parts.
Too much power is barely enough.

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Re: LMX

Post by smudge » Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:56 pm

I physically saw one driving along the Embankment in Chelsea on Tuesday. Sadly I only caught it last minute and the weather was <beep>. But from what I saw, it looked like just another R8........
It's all torque talk.

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