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Old 5th December 2012, 07:29 PM
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ds-190mph.html
Who's buying one?
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Old 5th December 2012, 07:51 PM
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Want.

Though i'm getting the V10 one next year first.
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Old 5th December 2012, 09:11 PM
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"But road safety charity Brake criticised the company saying there is no need for a family car to be able to drive so fast.

Spokesperson Clare Morrison said: 'There is never a need for a family car to be able to reach speeds of 190mph, or even 100mph. "

I dont NEED a lot of things and expect she doesnt need half the shoes she probably has..... but it doesnt stop me (or her) wanting stuff. But beware, people like her can have alot of influence.
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ahh yes David the often debated subject, specially at this god awful time of year, I am told we men dont understand the difference between want and need, but maybe thats because what my wife wants is a £75 pair of shoes but what I NEED is a £75k car...
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Old 5th December 2012, 09:34 PM
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ahh yes David the often debated subject, specially at this god awful time of year, I am told we men dont understand the difference between want and need, but maybe thats because what my wife wants is a £75 pair of shoes but what I NEED is a £75k car...
Trouble is Brian SWMBO always looks at how many pairs of shoes she NEEDs and how many she could get for that £75 k lol
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See how far she can walk in those shoes when you don't have the car.
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