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Steeroid · 30th January 2008, 10:10

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Originally Posted by rippergeo

So, Mr I-dont-care-about-handling,AKA steeroid, sees the light

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Admit it Sir, a great handling car is better than a car that needs to be second guessed around corners.

I mean, I get what you say, a car that has to be muscled and forced around the bends, puts hair on your chest and fire in your loins and all that. But what we all need is a nice docile lady who will get kinky just the way you want, when you are looking for spice.

Too early to talk about stuff like that. For the record I miss the Lumina's tail-out style of taking corners, and I really really enjoy that.

What makes you think the Lumina needed to be second-guessed into corners, though?

BUSA · 30th January 2008, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

What makes you think the Lumina needed to be second-guessed into corners, though?

Actually Steer, people generalise American Cars to be crappy handlers and the Lumina maybe Holden but parent co. is GM afterall.

nishantgandhi · 30th January 2008, 10:40

Nice ride Steeroid. Congrats.
If I may ask, how much did you buy it for?
Havent seen many of those Jags in Dubai!

GTO · 30th January 2008, 10:46

So you didn't give heed to all the advice, and finally went ahead and got it, didnt you!! Men can be suckers for power. Congratulations. The 540 NM of torque will be your real "steroid"!

ajmat · 30th January 2008, 10:51

So do we call you "Catman" or "Top Cat"

Have fun, make her purr and keep her claws on the limit

Samurai · 30th January 2008, 11:03

Congrats Steeroid, this Jag has an amazing presence.

Dippy · 30th January 2008, 11:25

Congratulations Steer. The cat looks fabulous. Lots of raw power at your disposal. I can see Addy making a trip to Dubai soon

More pictures please

suren181 · 30th January 2008, 11:48

Congratulations Steeroid on your Jag. Mean machine, you have there. Have fun (which goes without saying) and please do post loads of pics as soon as possible.

hellstar · 30th January 2008, 11:52

Congrats Steer ! Thats one hot set of wheels that you have acquired!

benbsb29 · 30th January 2008, 11:56

Congrats Steer !! Now thats a classy car, for sure !
If its not an issue, could you tell me over PM how much it cost you?

rippergeo · 30th January 2008, 12:21

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Too early to talk about stuff like that. For the record I miss the Lumina's tail-out style of taking corners, and I really really enjoy that.

What makes you think the Lumina needed to be second-guessed into corners, though?

I never meant the lumina, i meant handling in general. and your views on handling. remember we were discussing the verna's handling in the kallu shaap and you were dismissive of the general opinion that its handling was a problem.
I don't know how ell the lumina handles or doesn't. but I'm sure the jag handles better, and I'm sure steer will have more fun with the jag on the twisties than the lumina.

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Actually Steer, people generalise American Cars to be crappy handlers and the Lumina maybe Holden but parent co. is GM afterall.

BUSA, most american cars are crappy handlers. there may be exceptions, but I cant think of any. atleast not of the stature of lotus, porsche,BMW, Subaru, EVO, the list goes on.

I didnt know the lumina was australian, but anyway, the cars from holden are also crappy handlers.

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Originally Posted by ajmat

So do we call you "Catman" or "Top Cat"

Have fun, make her purr and keep her claws on the limit

nice one.

suman · 30th January 2008, 13:12

Hey Steer, congrats, Jaguar-shaguar, that's one sexy car mate! I liked your write-up too.

maxbhp · 30th January 2008, 13:39

Congrats on the new purchase Steeroid. Looks great.

reignofchaos · 30th January 2008, 13:59

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Originally Posted by rippergeo

I didnt know the lumina was australian, but anyway, the cars from holden are also crappy handlers.

The new VXR8 is an excellent handling car and considering that the Lumina is its previous incarnation, it wouldn't be bad either.

Congrats steer. Waiting for more pics... especially the interiors

rev_hard · 30th January 2008, 14:03

What a choice! What a car!! What a color!!! What specs!!!! What a find!!!!!, What a..... Ekdum jaabar

Whats the price?

30th January 2008, 10:46	#34 (permalink)
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ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,294 View My Garage	So do we call you "Catman" or "Top Cat" Have fun, make her purr and keep her claws on the limit __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

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Samurai Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coastal Karnataka Posts: 5,658 View My Garage	Congrats Steeroid, this Jag has an amazing presence. __________________ Samurai The notchy gearshift of GV has become buttery smooth after I started driving the Jeep.

30th January 2008, 11:25	#37 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,503 View My Garage	Congratulations Steer. The cat looks fabulous. Lots of raw power at your disposal. I can see Addy making a trip to Dubai soon More pictures please __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

30th January 2008, 11:56	#40 (permalink)
benbsb29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore - Back To ChaoS Posts: 2,302 View My Garage	Congrats Steer !! Now thats a classy car, for sure ! If its not an issue, could you tell me over PM how much it cost you? __________________ "You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you." - Eric Hoffer

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nishantgandhi BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 502	Nice ride Steeroid. Congrats. If I may ask, how much did you buy it for? Havent seen many of those Jags in Dubai!

30th January 2008, 11:48	#38 (permalink)
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 417 View My Garage	Congratulations Steeroid on your Jag. Mean machine, you have there. Have fun (which goes without saying) and please do post loads of pics as soon as possible.

30th January 2008, 11:52	#39 (permalink)
hellstar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 387	Congrats Steer ! Thats one hot set of wheels that you have acquired!

30th January 2008, 13:12	#42 (permalink)
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2,164 View My Garage	Hey Steer, congrats, Jaguar-shaguar, that's one sexy car mate! I liked your write-up too. __________________ *Land's end, journey's beginning - Safari Dicor VX 3.0L 4x4*

30th January 2008, 13:39	#43 (permalink)
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,094 View My Garage	Congrats on the new purchase Steeroid. Looks great. __________________ People drive to live ,I live to drive. -maxbhp

30th January 2008, 14:03	#45 (permalink)
rev_hard BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 356 View My Garage	What a choice! What a car!! What a color!!! What specs!!!! What a find!!!!!, What a..... Ekdum jaabar Whats the price? __________________ somehow, it's just not the same anymore.. Last edited by rev_hard : 30th January 2008 at 14:13.

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