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Originally posted by Swisstrader View PostI dont buy any car because it will "impress my friends." My reasons are many, but comes down to 1) buying something that is truly unique and much more so than a Lambo or a Ferrari, 2) the Spyker evokes all sorts of visceral feel good stuff inside me based on the looks of the car, 3) the car is stunning on the interior as well as the exterior and combine that with the performance of the car and you have the equivalent of a very elegant woman who also happens to be a tigress in the bedroom, and 4) it is just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on in a car
I'm asking because a lot of expensive cars are admired partly because owning one buys you status. I don't think you and 50Cent have the same reasons for buying a sports car. Maybe 50cents is keeping up with with an other kind of Joneses.
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Originally posted by Bourdieu View PostThank you Swisstrader. If I understand you correctly, you like Spyker for its intrinsic properties and not for reasons concerning (social) status.
I'm asking because a lot of expensive cars are admired partly because owning one buys you status. I don't think you and 50Cent have the same reasons for buying a sports car. Maybe 50cents is keeping up with with an other kind of Joneses.
Also watch the video that Justice just put up entitled "walk around the Spyker", which pretty accurately reflects why I bought the car.
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Originally posted by Swisstrader View PostExactly...I know this sounds funny to some people, but one of my "problems" I have with the car is EVERYONE wants to stop you and have a conversation about the car. If I go into town to grab a bagel in the local bagel shop, I'll have to answers questions from people for 20 mins. So, while I did not buy it for status, some people will think you must be a rock star or some sort of celebrity for driving a car.
Also watch the video that Justice just put up entitled "walk around the Spyker", which pretty accurately reflects why I bought the car.
I hear ya, well it's interesting though, with my Lambo people make comments such as 'Look at that rich bastard - I guess the economy did screw him' and with my Porsche - if someone knows what it is I get 'wow I haven't seen one of those in a long time - is it a real slant nose?' and if I am in my 1960 MG A I get 'that is in great condition, beautiful car man - enjoy it' and my Smart Car Convertible I get 'is that electric?' Lastly my Nissan GTR lately gets the most attention with "WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!?!?!"
Sometimes the questions get overbearing, but I am usually very willing to answer them without being bothered, but I have to say that even when people see me on my cell phone they will stalk me asking questions - that drives me nuts!Seth Rose
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Originally posted by globallambo View PostI hear ya, well it's interesting though, with my Lambo people make comments such as 'Look at that rich bastard - I guess the economy did screw him' and with my Porsche - if someone knows what it is I get 'wow I haven't seen one of those in a long time - is it a real slant nose?' and if I am in my 1960 MG A I get 'that is in great condition, beautiful car man - enjoy it' and my Smart Car Convertible I get 'is that electric?' Lastly my Nissan GTR lately gets the most attention with "WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!?!?!"
Sometimes the questions get overbearing, but I am usually very willing to answer them without being bothered, but I have to say that even when people see me on my cell phone they will stalk me asking questions - that drives me nuts!
Funny stuff!...I had a woman pull up to my car a couple days ago and say "car looks great, you look great in the car and I bet it cost you a fortune...so much for a crappy recession!"...one of the few times in my life I was speechless:lol:
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Removed #154 from the list as this one is no longer listed at the Broughtons website...
...but this one (Bentley Pangbourne) is.
Enjoy !Winning on sunday, selling on monday!
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VD Akker Audi & Bentley specialisten
In their 'nieuws' section they mention that they have sold a silver C8 Spyder, and they now have a GT2R (0-60 mph in 3.7s !!) and a Aubergine/tan C8 spyder with chronoswiss dials.Last edited by IVR007; 02-01-2010, 18:02.The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do
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Originally posted by IVR007 View PostVD Akker Audi & Bentley specialisten
In their 'nieuws' section they mention that they have sold a silver C8 Spyder, and they now have a GT2R (0-60 mph in 3.7s !!) and a Aubergine/tan C8 spyder with chronoswiss dials.The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do
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The GT2R is not a GT2R but a Double 12R (#019 if I'm not mistaken) I saw this car at a lot of different dealers over the year which makes me believe that this one is used for promotional purposes by Spyker and not for Sale (This Double 12R is also not listed as being for Sale at VD Akker).Winning on sunday, selling on monday!
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Aha, this is what vd Akkers is saying in the ´news section´. They don't explicitly mention that it's for sale so you're probably right. And they got the name wrong.
Verkocht en afgeleverd: Spyker C8 Spyder
VD Akker is er wederom in geslaagd om een bijzondere auto af te leveren.
Dit keer betreft het een exclusief model van Nederlandse bodem; de Spyker C8 Spyder.
Met de 400 pk V8 afkomstig uit de Audi RS4, mag deze tot een ware “supercar” worden benoemd.
Uiteraard zorgen wij ervoor dat de showroom gevuld blijft, daarom staat ook deze keer een mooie C8 Spyder te pronken naast de Spyker C8 GT2R welke geheel ontdaan is van alle luxe en comfort. Met deze laatste heeft men de befaamde 24 uur van Le Mans gereden.
Met een sprint van nog geen 3.7 seconden en een top van 300 km/h is deze circuitracer een ware Porsche en Ferrari killer.
U bent van harte welkom om deze prachtige handgemaakte supercars van dichtbij te bekijken onder genot van een heerlijk kopje cappuccino.The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do
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