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Old Oct 9th 2017, 1:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Millhouse
GCC is probably lower spec - haha! (i.e. the Golf Rs are detuned for the middle east due to overheating of the turbos etc).

...But it means it was imported officially rather than a grey import from Europe. GCC means less hassle with dealers wanting to work on it etc and easier to resell.

Also a lack of history on the grey imports means it could have been involved in something nasty outside the country and no one would know. Same like the US spec ones.
Ah, this makes sense. Maybe they fit bigger AC compressors also sapping more hp. The history thing is a good point too. Wonder if GCC is a dumping ground for rebuilt wrecks. That particular car says its a dealer selling it so would expect full dealer backup.
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Originally Posted by Scamp
It is what it is. Last night in the hotel bar / restaurant the amount of 'young' people (my age ish) drinking wine and wearing Yeezy's coupled with ultra trendy / hipster chic clothing was astonishing. Also astonishing given the charity shop ensembles and the super pricey shit trainers. Irony isn't a strong point of the E1 hipster helmets.
Stop trying to sound all old, judgmental and cool like DXB.

I wear Yeezy's
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Originally Posted by Millhouse
Stop trying to sound all old, judgmental and cool like DXB.

I wear Yeezy's
It has occurred to me, and perhaps to others, but we were too polite to mention it, but aren't you possibly going through, you know, some sort of midlife crisis?
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I'm getting really confused now.

Who's wearing these?

http://www.mytheresa.com/en-gb/yeezy-velvet-ankle-boots-season-5-875078.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI59qj-s7j1gIVxkAbCh1l_ge3EAQYAiABEgLlMvD_BwE
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Originally Posted by Millhouse
Stop trying to sound all old, judgmental and cool like DXB.

I wear Yeezy's


What`s a Yeezy????
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Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH
It has occurred to me, and perhaps to others, but we were too polite to mention it, but aren't you possibly going through, you know, some sort of midlife crisis?


Nothing wrong with a mid-life crisis, you can get away with loads of shit!!!
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Originally Posted by Dubaiexile
Nothing wrong with a mid-life crisis, you can get away with loads of shit!!!
As Millhouse and his Yeezys have demonstrated
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Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH
It has occurred to me, and perhaps to others, but we were too polite to mention it, but aren't you possibly going through, you know, some sort of midlife crisis?
Not really. I'm too young but I'm looking forward to it when it comes. All my friends of the similar age act and dress the same as I do, and I've known them since I was young. I've never understood why anyone would want to rush to get old.
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Originally Posted by Dubaiexile
Nothing wrong with a mid-life crisis, you can get away with loads of shit!!!
Deffo. I can get divorced, buy a sports car and date hot young girls... Oh shit, maybe it was a MLC... Lol
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Originally Posted by martinbkk
Ah, this makes sense. Maybe they fit bigger AC compressors also sapping more hp. The history thing is a good point too. Wonder if GCC is a dumping ground for rebuilt wrecks. That particular car says its a dealer selling it so would expect full dealer backup.
Absolutely.

The dealer on the as was a small time joker one. He would claim he never knew you if you tried to take it back.
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Originally Posted by Dubaiexile
What`s a Yeezy????
Yeah, as probably one of the oldest here (but still super cool and dashing) I would like to know what Yeezy’s are???
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Old people, there is this marvelous new invention. It is amazing. Utterly brilliant. Transformative even.

It’s called google.
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Actually, Millhouse is right. Maybe I’ve become too bitchy lately.

I hadn’t even heard of Yeezy until a few months ago and I collect shoes!

I guess Millie is cooler than the rest of us 😁
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To be honest the yeezy is perfect for the aging gent... They are lightweight, look good on semi causal and dont give my bunions any agro. I use them mostly for travel as they don't set off the airport scanners.
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Default Re: What? Another car thread?

Originally Posted by Millhouse
Stop trying to sound all old, judgmental and cool like DXB.

I wear Yeezy's
I can't help it. I'm better than so many people, it's hard not to be judgmental.

Originally Posted by Millhouse
Deffo. I can get divorced, buy a sports car and date hot young girls... Oh shit, maybe it was a MLC... Lol
It definitely was.

Originally Posted by Millhouse
To be honest the yeezy is perfect for the aging gent... They are lightweight, look good on semi causal and dont give my bunions any agro. I use them mostly for travel as they don't set off the airport scanners.
They're a status purchase like so many things in this world, but if you like them then why not eh?
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