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31-10-2017, 10:43 PM

Ming replied to a thread Apple Pay, Apple Watch, probably the end of cash in Bits and Bytes

Time for the conspiracy theory: Central banks and governments want cashless transactions to reduce crime and to allow for haircuts when necessary....

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31-10-2017, 01:01 PM

Ming replied to a thread Apple Pay, Apple Watch, probably the end of cash in Bits and Bytes

I use Apple Pay all the time in Wexico. I can't seem to use it at all in Pyongyang (Baelfaust). That says something to me.

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27-10-2017, 11:58 AM

Ming replied to a thread Pioneer DA-120 radio and BC8 camera in 2007 BMW E90 in Mein Wagen

Anyone have current contact details for Germanicks? I have a mobile but not sure it us current. Pls PM me if you have. Thanks.

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27-10-2017, 10:49 AM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

2 year Porsche warranty is I think €3k? But if they would sell it at €100k not so bad maybe. Mind you the depreciation from new couldn't be...

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26-10-2017, 06:42 PM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

There's a 2012 991 s at the OPC for €110k. It looks like a nice car but surely a tad overweight in price terms? Does anyone have a view/any...

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24-10-2017, 11:44 AM

Ming replied to a thread Colour for Alfa 4C coupe? in R-Roads

We are an equal opportunities forum so even if he's in Spain so what. But I'm also embarrassed to say I missed that point :Oops:. Anyway it...

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24-10-2017, 11:40 AM

Ming replied to a thread Colour for Alfa 4C coupe? in R-Roads

I moved this into the main forum as this is a momentous event, someone in Ireland buying a proper exotic/supercar undeterred by VRT and general...

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23-10-2017, 10:39 PM

Ming replied to a thread Colour for Alfa 4C coupe? in R-Roads

Anyone have an issue if I move this to the main forum? This is momentous news for Ireland of the 1000 VRT's and people may have ignored it because it...

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23-10-2017, 06:14 PM

Ming replied to a thread What's your current car lust? in R-Roads

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23-10-2017, 02:56 PM

Ming replied to a thread Blade Runner in Motorway Services

I take issue with the word "preposterous" and also gentlemen know how to spell :P

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23-10-2017, 10:36 AM

Ming replied to a thread Blade Runner in Motorway Services

As an alternative to a date with Graham Dwyer? That depends on your individual preferences. For me it just about scrapes over the line.

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23-10-2017, 10:12 AM

Ming replied to a thread Blade Runner in Motorway Services

OK, OK I'm sorry for failing to make sufficiently damning comparisons. If anyone has a beef about Graham Dwyer dates I apologise to them also in...

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23-10-2017, 09:32 AM

Ming replied to a thread Blade Runner in Motorway Services

yeah, sorry about that. No offence intended. :Oops:

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23-10-2017, 08:23 AM

Ming replied to a thread Blade Runner in Motorway Services

OMFG. I have lost two and a half hours of life which I could have spent playing golf, gardening, indulging in some adding up of columns of numbers in...

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22-10-2017, 01:41 PM

Ming replied to a thread Blade Runner in Motorway Services

I'm going this evening. I already think it is too long.

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20-10-2017, 01:29 AM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

Plainview wins. Post of the year like. :D

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19-10-2017, 12:51 PM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

Surely the reverse will apply? It will be more difficult to sell into the UK? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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18-10-2017, 09:04 AM

Ming replied to a thread Car Enthusiast Weirdo in R-Roads

I have refined weirdness down to the nth degree by the way. For my daily car I wanted one which was 1. V8; 2. N/A; 3. has a DCT transmission; 4. a...

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17-10-2017, 12:35 PM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

I be shallow.

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17-10-2017, 12:18 PM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

If you don't get it, it's like a 34C Tesla versus a 34D Tesla. Mind you when they bring out the next level of Tesla, perhaps Eyepopping Mode?...

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17-10-2017, 12:08 PM

Ming replied to a thread Car Enthusiast Weirdo in R-Roads

It isn't you who is weird, it is.... the lumpenproletariat who buy 520D MSports and lower level tat with adornments and no power or shyte brakes or...

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17-10-2017, 12:03 PM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

But everytime I look at Tesla I have to include the word "Ludicrous" as a key word which still results in £72k as cheapest so there's a way to go...

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17-10-2017, 10:44 AM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

They have been the same basic car since 2012. If there is a new shape one soon, these will be like iPhone 4 S's, cheap as chips. Then is the time to...

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17-10-2017, 10:24 AM

Ming replied to a thread The "Why not buy off Pistonheads?" thread in R-Roads

Hmmm: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/tesla/model-s/tesla-model-s-e-85-cvt-4dr/7899094 ...

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16-10-2017, 10:22 AM

Ming replied to a thread Status red Weather warning. in Motorway Services

My lot are still in bed.

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