[Dan725]

Originally Posted by BritGuyTN you arse i did 165mph on I40 between nashville and memphrica. got stuck behind some twat in a minivan for 15miles and decided to let rip. the wife had to gently let me know I was doing double the speed limit

I do worry about the cops reaction here to that kind of thing - if you were to get nicked in the UK doing that sort of speed, you'll be in the poo for sure; but you'll be allowed to go home, and at the court case you'll probably get stiffed with a massive fine and a ban.

Here, I can just imagine it - guns drawn, helicopter overhead, spreadeagled over the hood, car impounded, night (days??!) in the cells - and thats before you get to court. Seriously, the cops worry me here on these "minor" offences, especially in country areas.

[username 34]

Originally Posted by Adnams If you can manage it go for a full on range rover. now there's a beauty. Discoveries are a bit top heavy in my view. but I'm only a girl

I've had a Range Rover before - and love them - but where we are theres no way I can warrant a 4litre minimum engine ..... plus It'd be nicked!

Much happier with a landy if its alright and doesnt have a terrible rep for breaking down

[Adnams]

Originally Posted by Dan725 I do worry about the cops reaction here to that kind of thing - if you were to get nicked in the UK doing that sort of speed, you'll be in the poo for sure; but you'll be allowed to go home, and at the court case you'll probably get stiffed with a massive fine and a ban. Here, I can just imagine it - guns drawn, helicopter overhead, spreadeagled over the hood, car impounded, night (days??!) in the cells - and thats before you get to court. Seriously, the cops worry me here on these "minor" offences, especially in country areas.

dont blame you they're a little too big for their boots. hence why I only got my new wee hot hatch up to 96.5 instead of the 140+ it can do easily

[Adnams]

Originally Posted by islandmom I've had a Range Rover before - and love them - but where we are theres no way I can warrant a 4litre minimum engine ..... plus It'd be nicked! Much happier with a landy if its alright and doesnt have a terrible rep for breaking down

why would it be nicked? the new ones have those super duper passive responsive alarm systems that practically nuke anyone who comes near it.

[username 34]

Originally Posted by Adnams why would it be nicked? the new ones have those super duper passive responsive alarm systems that practically nuke anyone who comes near it.

LOL! nuke them .... the thieving bastards!

I refuse to buy anything near a new car out here, the salt air will strip it, the potholes will cripple it, the sand from the beach will clog it up, and then there's the kids, dogs, my driving and import duty (133% )

right now I have a 14 year old Toyota Landcruiser which is perfect but when we move islands next year we cant take it with us so I need some oldish - but new to me - wheels

[Adnams]

Originally Posted by islandmom LOL! nuke them .... the thieving bastards! I refuse to buy anything near a new car out here, the salt air will strip it, the potholes will cripple it, the sand from the beach will clog it up, and then there's the kids, dogs, my driving and import duty (133% ) right now I have a 14 year old Toyota Landcruiser which is perfect but when we move islands next year we cant take it with us so I need some oldish - but new to me - wheels

where are you? sounds like iraq?

[username 34]

Originally Posted by Adnams where are you? sounds like iraq?

noooooo - Caribbean, very small island, very underdeveloped, and very bad for cars

[Adnams]

Originally Posted by islandmom noooooo - Caribbean, very small island, very underdeveloped, and very bad for cars

get a push bike then - way better for the environment and muscle tone

[username 34]

Originally Posted by Adnams get a push bike then - way better for the environment and muscle tone

with 2 kids hangin off the back in 35 degrees and severs hill inclines ... I think not!

and I quite like the flabby look

[basementwaj]

Originally Posted by Dan725 Looks like you were freezing your arse off in there

Abolutely.... i was freezing, but that was the first time i took it out and i had to have the top down, in the car park of decathelon... 2 miles later i stopped and put it back up!

[basementwaj]

Originally Posted by BritGuyTN you arse i did 165mph on I40 between nashville and memphrica. got stuck behind some twat in a minivan for 15miles and decided to let rip. the wife had to gently let me know I was doing double the speed limit

Next time i take I-40 west i will try to top it (but my TT only does 150?!?!?!?)
My radar detector gets here today so i can start to speed a little... what a rebel i am!
We should do a mini gumball 3000!...... a gumball 300 maybe? You must have a 911 or cayman...

[basementwaj]

Originally Posted by islandmom with 2 kids hangin off the back in 35 degrees and severs hill inclines ... I think not! and I quite like the flabby look

A Landrover Defender is a must for you then. The only truely cool and useful 4x4! (que the onslaught of 4x4 lovers' rants)

[kingfisher241049]

Originally Posted by Dan725 I do worry about the cops reaction here to that kind of thing - if you were to get nicked in the UK doing that sort of speed, you'll be in the poo for sure; but you'll be allowed to go home, and at the court case you'll probably get stiffed with a massive fine and a ban. Here, I can just imagine it - guns drawn, helicopter overhead, spreadeagled over the hood, car impounded, night (days??!) in the cells - and thats before you get to court. Seriously, the cops worry me here on these "minor" offences, especially in country areas.

Coming home from Miami a couple of years ago, we were doing about 85 mph and cars were just overtaking us like we were stood still. Some cars must have been doing at least 120 in some areas. Highway Patrol and local cops nowhere to be seen..

[basementwaj]

Originally Posted by kingfisher241049 Coming home from Miami a couple of years ago, we were doing about 85 mph and cars were just overtaking us like we were stood still. Some cars must have been doing at least 120 in some areas. Highway Patrol and local cops nowhere to be seen..

and we wonder how 70 cars could crash in to each other

[kingfisher241049]

Originally Posted by basementwaj and we wonder how 70 cars could crash in to each other

LOL, makes you wonder