*tyre rolls off into distance*, "An item has been removed from the bagging area".
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| Author: | Warhead [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 20:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
MaliA wrote: Asda online sell car tyres. Might be worth a look. "Unexpected item in bagging area!" |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 20:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
| *tyre rolls off into distance*, "An item has been removed from the bagging area".
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| Author: | Warhead [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 20:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
O/ |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 21:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Took my Mazda to Asda to make it go faster. But they fucked up my order and now it's a Skoda. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
You rhyme "Skoda" with "order"? Crazy northerns. |
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| Author: | markg [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:23 ] |
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Zardoz doesn't, he's just bad at rhyming, unless he's suddenly started talking like Fred Dibnah. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Warhead wrote: O/ \O This could be a high-5, or an attempt to stop said tyre. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
People who know stuff about this type of thing! My friend had his Car Insurance renew today, and a few days ago he received a notice of intent to prosecute for jumping a red light. Car insurance company wants details of any bonus points earned in the year and pending prosections. Online research indicates that a NIP is not a Pending prosection, and is reinforced by the fact that some insurers specifically ask for details of NIPs (heh) and Pending Prosecutions. Basically, not yet disclosing as it wasn't requested doesn't affect my his insurance renewal, does it? |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 13:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Trying to claim a Notice of Intended Prosecution isn't a pending prosecution is splitting a hair mighty finely. Insurance companies will use something like this to avoid paying out on any claims. I'd declare it. |
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 13:39 ] |
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If the NiP was not sent recorded in any way and was really 'only a few days ago' then I think you could realistically claim its only arrive just after you've told the insurers that you your friend does not have any. However depending on the outcome of it you then need to inform the insurance company straight away and that will affect your his policy straight away. Not a lawyer in any way however the above seems logical / reasonable to me |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 13:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
zaphod79 wrote: However depending on the outcome of it you then need to inform the insurance company straight away and that will affect your his policy straight away.  You might save about 1 months worth of the increase by waiting, I wouldn't say that was worth the risk personally.
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 14:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
You're supposed to declare immediately anyway, rather than wait til the next renewal. I wouldn't know, though. |
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| Author: | Mr Burrrrt [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 15:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
zaphod79 wrote: If the NiP was not sent recorded in any way and was really 'only a few days ago' then I think you could realistically claim its only arrive just after you've told the insurers that you your friend does not have any. However depending on the outcome of it you then need to inform the insurance company straight away and that will affect your his policy straight away. Not a lawyer in any way however the above seems logical / reasonable to me If you are actually prosecuted, given points and fined, the insurance company should be informed. If you are given the option of going on a traffic light awareness course and take up the offer, you don't have to tell them. According to the guy who was running the course I was on anyway, |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 15:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Mr Burrrrt wrote: zaphod79 wrote: If the NiP was not sent recorded in any way and was really 'only a few days ago' then I think you could realistically claim its only arrive just after you've told the insurers that you your friend does not have any. However depending on the outcome of it you then need to inform the insurance company straight away and that will affect your his policy straight away. Not a lawyer in any way however the above seems logical / reasonable to me If you are actually prosecuted, given points and fined, the insurance company should be informed. If you are given the option of going on a traffic light awareness course and take up the offer, you don't have to tell them. According to the guy who was running the course I was on anyway, That depends entirely on what your insurance company says. If they just ask "have you any convictions" you are ok, but it's getting more common that they ask if you've been on any courses as well. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 15:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
When the time comes, TL Awareness happen in London, but is rare apparently and hard to get on. It will probably be easier and cheaper to take the points, as my friend has an unblemished license and the premium impact for that conviction code with a 3 + £100 is £30 per year. However, the point my friend became aware of was that as the offer of an awareness course could be made, which is when teh option is given to take that or prosecution, it isn't Pending until that notification arises and is responded to, as opposed to the NIP. Also I think for legalz - the automated NIP doesn't actually get reviewed for quality of evidence apparently until the next stage, so (rarely) no further action happens afterwards if the ducks aren't in a row. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 16:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Dr Zoidberg wrote: Mr Burrrrt wrote: zaphod79 wrote: If the NiP was not sent recorded in any way and was really 'only a few days ago' then I think you could realistically claim its only arrive just after you've told the insurers that you your friend does not have any. However depending on the outcome of it you then need to inform the insurance company straight away and that will affect your his policy straight away. Not a lawyer in any way however the above seems logical / reasonable to me If you are actually prosecuted, given points and fined, the insurance company should be informed. If you are given the option of going on a traffic light awareness course and take up the offer, you don't have to tell them. According to the guy who was running the course I was on anyway, That depends entirely on what your insurance company says. If they just ask "have you any convictions" you are ok, but it's getting more common that they ask if you've been on any courses as well. How does that fit in with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, I wonder? For convictions, if an insurer asks if you have any, regardless of the timeframe they ask for, be it 10 years, or ever etc... if the conviction was over 5 years ago, then you can tell them no. After 5 years your slate is wiped clean (except in special circumstances and with special dispensation i.e. government security clearance etc... Insurers aren't special in this case, as much as they would like to think they are  )A course doesn't count as a conviction though, does it? So there probably isn't a legal timeframe to work with and you have to tell them if you want the insurance to be valid. As APoD as mentioned, it might be better to take the points than go on the course, unless you expect to gain enough points to be disqualified. |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 16:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Trooper wrote: How does that fit in with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, I wonder? For convictions, if an insurer asks if you have any, regardless of the timeframe they ask for, be it 10 years, or ever etc... if the conviction was over 5 years ago, then you can tell them no. After 5 years your slate is wiped clean (except in special circumstances and with special dispensation i.e. government security clearance etc... Insurers aren't special in this case, as much as they would like to think they are )A course doesn't count as a conviction though, does it? So there probably isn't a legal timeframe to work with and you have to tell them if you want the insurance to be valid. As APoD as mentioned, it might be better to take the points than go on the course, unless you expect to gain enough points to be disqualified. It's not a conviction, so they aren't barred from asking about it, just like any of the other information they require. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 20:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Well that was all somewhat academic when renewal is midnight tonight and the conditional offer with no awareness option arrived on the doormat today. 
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Of your friend's doormat, right? |
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| Author: | Hearthly [ Sat Apr 26, 2014 13:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
It's the Manx Classic this weekend, just a random selection of cars that were lined up for their run over the mountain. (I'd only gone out for a walk and had forgotten it was on!) There are some luscious rally prepared Escort Mk1s around but alas not that I could see here. Also, original GT-40! Attachment: IMAG1030.jpg Attachment: IMAG1032.jpg Attachment: IMAG1034.jpg Attachment: IMAG1035.jpg Attachment: IMAG1036.jpg Attachment: IMAG1037.jpg Attachment: IMAG1039.jpg
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sun Apr 27, 2014 16:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
On phone, so please forgive lack of links: Old Man Afterthought asked me to look at the motability website as Mummy Afterthought has the poorlies in her CNS. Anyways, I have had a look and for CRITERIA FOLLOWS an automatic car for no more than £250 a Skoda Yeti looks the best there doesn't it? One should be able to fit a disability scooter in there? |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Apr 27, 2014 17:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
A yeti is certainly a decent choice, as is the new Qashqai depending on what your budget will get you. The Yeti is a DSG twin clutch auto. The QQ is a CVT with preset ratios, and both are decent auto gearboxes. There's a 1.2 petrol turbo in both, or a diesel with 105bhp. It's going to be quite a step up to load a scooter in the back on both though. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
I am sure AVIS Germany are picking on me. I got a a Rennalt Megane BOSE, it was quite nice for a french car, until the battery died. They swapped it for a Fiat 500s, it is tiny. I am sure the S means it has leather seats nice wheels and makes more noise! |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:36 ] |
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Yep, the S is the sport trim. Which engine do you have. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:40 ] |
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It says 1.2 on the keyring. |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:46 ] |
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KovacsC wrote: It says 1.2 on the keyring. That's a shame. It's the least powerful option 
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:47 ] |
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Dr Zoidberg wrote: KovacsC wrote: It says 1.2 on the keyring. That's a shame. It's the least powerful option It is a hire car, not say in the matter. The last 500 I had was a convertible back in March and it was feeezing!! |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
KovacsC wrote: It is a hire car, no say in the matter. Um - isn't that backward to how it's supposed to work? |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:54 ] |
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Grim... wrote: KovacsC wrote: It is a hire car, no say in the matter. Um - isn't that backward to how it's supposed to work? It is a bank holiday in Germany on Thursday, I have not seen the hire car, car park as empty. Was a choice of the 500 or a clio..... |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sun May 04, 2014 17:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
Dr Zoidberg wrote: GazChap wrote: DavPaz wrote: GazChap wrote: £350 a month in fuel just doesn't cut it any more.  Yup. That's what averaging 11 miles per gallon does for you It'd be less than that now that I've moved back to my flat so can walk to work, but I've sold my flat now and am looking to buy a house - so needs must.Erk! That would scare me too much. The Forester does less than 27mpg. Might as well have gotten the quick one. |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Sun May 04, 2014 18:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
52mpg so far with the Octavia which isn't bad for a car that size. |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Wed May 07, 2014 21:00 ] |
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There are only a few places left at Thruxton, but this was awesome last year. http://www.vxrpowerevents.co.uk |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri May 09, 2014 16:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gas Guzzling Money Pits |
I'm back from Iceland, where I drove up to the top of one of the ice caps just south of the Arctic Circle (well, I passengered while a guy who knew what he was doing drove...) On the way, we rescued a nissan patrol that had been beached due to poor ground clearance, and had to turn around and go back to rescue a ford van monster truck, which was too heavy and had got stuck. All in a Land Rover Defender that had been modified by a farmer in his barn.  Attachment: 10273184_10152058347941006_375502433259850084_o.jpg Iceland was really good, I'd recommend a trip if you haven't been already. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri May 09, 2014 16:27 ] |
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You'd think I'd be jealous, right? WELL I'M NOT, YOU UTTER CUNT, SO FUCK OFF |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Fri May 09, 2014 16:39 ] |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri May 09, 2014 20:02 ] |
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 a few more pics to show that it really wasn't much fun at allAttachment: IMG_0054.jpg Attachment: IMG_0058.jpg Attachment: IMG_0059.jpg Attachment: IMG_0062.jpg Attachment: IMG_0063.jpg Attachment: IMG_0064.jpg Attachment: IMG_0067.jpg
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Fri May 09, 2014 20:04 ] |
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That looks really boring. Really really boring.
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| Author: | zaphod79 [ Wed May 14, 2014 16:25 ] |
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The Oatmeals take on Tesla cars http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla_model_s |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed May 14, 2014 16:38 ] |
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I really want a Tesla Model S, I shall own one after I have bought a house and can charge it. I won't have any money left to buy a car after I buy a house, but that is a problem for future Trooper, and he is a dick anyway. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Wed May 14, 2014 16:46 ] |
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zaphod79 wrote: That is a brilliant review
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed May 14, 2014 16:49 ] |
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zaphod79 wrote: Shortly before his $8m begging letter to the company's owner I do love the Tesla S, though. |
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| Author: | Hearthly [ Sat May 17, 2014 8:37 ] |
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Subaru are going to try and break their own record on the TT circuit this year, using the brand new Impreza STi (despite the fact that it's an 'exhibition lap' for insurance purposes, they're talking openly about wanting to break the record). I already think this car is pure sex and have come perilously close to ordering one from the local Subaru dealer on some sort of insane finance contract. This probably won't help my resistance..... http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/racing-n ... ew-wrx-sti Attachment: newsti.JPG |
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Sat May 17, 2014 11:34 ] |
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I like Tommi but I don't like the new subaru. it looks like a Hyundai to me.
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| Author: | Hearthly [ Sat May 17, 2014 11:39 ] |
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krazywookie wrote: I like Tommi but I don't like the new subaru. it looks like a Hyundai to me.You take that back! Let's not say things that can't be unsaid! Each to their own I guess, I prefer the look of Jap sports cars to German sports cars. I'd say the Scooby is a nicer looking car than a Porsche, for example. Jap sports cars look like sports cars should, a computer racing game type of look. |
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Sat May 17, 2014 12:05 ] |
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Hearthly wrote: krazywookie wrote: I like Tommi but I don't like the new subaru. it looks like a Hyundai to me.You take that back! Let's not say things that can't be unsaid! Each to their own I guess, I prefer the look of Jap sports cars to German sports cars. I'd say the Scooby is a nicer looking car than a Porsche, for example. Jap sports cars look like sports cars should, a computer racing game type of look. yeah i love jap sports cars, they all look sleek and pointy and like a really big toy car. Not that though, I'm even a fan of imprezzas, version 5s being the best then blobeyes then the hatch. That honestly looks boring to me, its got none of that cheeky, dirty, playful scoobynes about it. Is it trying to metamorphose into a lancer? |
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| Author: | markg [ Sat May 17, 2014 12:22 ] |
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Yeah, it's got nothing in the looks department at all. All the spoilers don't hide the fugly basic car. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat May 17, 2014 22:01 ] |
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Trooper wrote: I really want a Tesla Model S, I shall own one after I have bought a house and can charge it. I won't have any money left to buy a car after I buy a house, but that is a problem for future Trooper, and he is a dick anyway. Fuck you buddy, no chance I'm getting us a Tesla now. |
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| Author: | Slightly Green [ Sat May 17, 2014 23:47 ] |
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Just went through the Tesla S site to look at the options and styling I would like....anyone got a spare £96k they don't mind lending me? Beautiful car though. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sun May 18, 2014 6:37 ] |
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Trooper wrote: Trooper wrote: I really want a Tesla Model S, I shall own one after I have bought a house and can charge it. I won't have any money left to buy a car after I buy a house, but that is a problem for future Trooper, and he is a dick anyway. Fuck you buddy, no chance I'm getting us a Tesla now. Congratulations! |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sun May 18, 2014 8:52 ] |
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Trooper wrote: Trooper wrote: I really want a Tesla Model S, I shall own one after I have bought a house and can charge it. I won't have any money left to buy a car after I buy a house, but that is a problem for future Trooper, and he is a dick anyway. Fuck you buddy, no chance I'm getting us a Tesla now. Don't do it! |
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