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Old 3rd October 2021, 08:58 AM
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Default Crisis, what crisis?

Ok, it's a cheat, as the photo was actually taken 5 years ago - when life was a bit more straightforward....

But any excuse for a nice S8 photo on a dull, cold, Sunday morning
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(1) 2015 Tesla Model S: (was 85D, now 90D ). Silent and deadly, and very fast... But not as fast as Ian's M3P-
(2) 2002 D2 S8 Final Edition: Bulletproof and faultless: Brilliant Black with Extended (Red!) Leather. Three-times winner of Best D2 1st prize
(3) 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo: Scots (! ) Green. Fragile, but beautiful.
(4) 2010 Fiat Panda 100HP. White Pandamonium (Final Edition!!). Pure old-fashioned 6-speed go-karting.
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Old 3rd October 2021, 10:32 AM
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And the poor blue car owner is too embarrassed to come in because his car isn't as spotless as yours.

Also noticed that you have your own dedicated pump.
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Old 3rd October 2021, 02:40 PM
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Also noticed that you have your own dedicated pump.
Always Sean - like my own dedicated charge point at home
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Autos Autos everywhere...
(1) 2015 Tesla Model S: (was 85D, now 90D ). Silent and deadly, and very fast... But not as fast as Ian's M3P-
(2) 2002 D2 S8 Final Edition: Bulletproof and faultless: Brilliant Black with Extended (Red!) Leather. Three-times winner of Best D2 1st prize
(3) 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo: Scots (! ) Green. Fragile, but beautiful.
(4) 2010 Fiat Panda 100HP. White Pandamonium (Final Edition!!). Pure old-fashioned 6-speed go-karting.
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Old 3rd October 2021, 05:44 PM
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Simply Stunning , what a great pic
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Old 3rd October 2021, 06:03 PM
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Also noticed that you have your own dedicated pump.
Stephen, did you deliberately choose pump number 8 or just take the picture because you noticed that?
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2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!
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Old 3rd October 2021, 06:42 PM
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Stephen, did you deliberately choose pump number 8 or just take the picture because you noticed that?
See Sean's earlier reply..
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(1) 2015 Tesla Model S: (was 85D, now 90D ). Silent and deadly, and very fast... But not as fast as Ian's M3P-
(2) 2002 D2 S8 Final Edition: Bulletproof and faultless: Brilliant Black with Extended (Red!) Leather. Three-times winner of Best D2 1st prize
(3) 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo: Scots (! ) Green. Fragile, but beautiful.
(4) 2010 Fiat Panda 100HP. White Pandamonium (Final Edition!!). Pure old-fashioned 6-speed go-karting.
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Old 3rd October 2021, 09:23 PM
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What a beaut. Perfect.

Here's my attempt but lacking the gleam and sparkle of yours


The other two cars were part of a club who were enjoying a 'Welsh Pilgrim' tour that appeared to involve visiting various site of pilgrimage. Many of which occupy stunning and remote locations.




Yes, another beach shot. No, there was no appreciable sand trail when I departed
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