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Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T
Posts: 1421
Reg: 07-2005
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Was reading a review about Lexus IS300 on the net, came across this article:
http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/LexusIS300/LexusIS300.htm
In here it says:
The SC-300 & SC-400 are the dream cars of many individuals who desire a no-holds-barred luxury sports coupe. (Including Bill Gates who said his SC-400 was his favorite car)
Wow! Now I have this warm feeling that I have something in common with Bill Gates himself  |
Steven Nanevski
DieHard
NSW
JZZ30 TD04 Twin Turbo (coming soon!)
Posts: 550
Reg: 07-2005
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invite him to join SC.....  |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 1256
Reg: 10-2005
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Oh god, the Lord of the Geeks drives a Soarer...  |
Michael Howatt
Tinkerer
Victoria
4.0 GT-L - V8 - UZZ31
Posts: 59
Reg: 12-2005
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Look at the tense of what was said. That is, the key word is "was". He obviously doesn't have it now. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 4129
Reg: 05-2005
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WHATever!................... |
Katrina Bruns
DieHard
SD
Cobalt LS 2.2 L
Posts: 642
Reg: 08-2005
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The lord of the geeks.. who is like the RICHEST man in the world.. |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T
Posts: 1422
Reg: 07-2005
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Now that is one geek I would definately be friends with!!! And he likes soarers (and money) so there, two things I would definately be able to talk to him about  |
Antony Borlase
Tinkerer
QLD
UZZ31 (V8 Limited)
Posts: 64
Reg: 07-2005
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But at least he also has the richest heart and give's money away...
(just hasn't given any my way!) |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T
Posts: 1423
Reg: 07-2005
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If he loves soarers so much he should set up a charity where all soarer owners get a couple of grand to mod their soarers!!! Someone run this idea past Bill Gates please  |
Roger Costello
TryHard
WA
UZZ31 V8 Limited
Posts: 293
Reg: 07-2005
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Bill also kept a stock 91 LS 400 for many years as the daily driver for his family. |
Ian Johnston
DieHard
South Australia
UZZ30 GT 4.0
Posts: 711
Reg: 07-2005
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I see one of Bills mates gave $50 Billion to the Bill Gates Foundation the other day.
Only left $10 Billion for his family to fight over when he kicks the bucket. Poor buggers.  |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT
Posts: 1499
Reg: 09-2005
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Bill Gates isnt a geek, he is just a good business man.
He stole/bought alot of his originall stuff, made money, hired programmers. |
Mike Beck
TryHard
Ellerslie
Rafaga CS (0-60: 8.9sec in the wet)
Posts: 495
Reg: 11-2005
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Ive read all over the internet he said his SC400 was his favorite car.
Still it ALL most likely came from the same source which was probably incorrect... or correct you never know!! |
Ryan Rankovic
DieHard
Victoria
Soarer TT GT-TL
Posts: 675
Reg: 07-2005
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Ian Johnston wrote on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 07:10 pm:I see one of Bills mates gave $50 Billion to the Bill Gates Foundation the other day.
Only left $10 Billion for his family to fight over when he kicks the bucket. Poor buggers.
dont forget donations are tax deductable |
Lawrence Ostle
TryHard
NSW
tt
Posts: 182
Reg: 12-2005
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I thought Gates was now the 2ND richest man, after the Ikea guy.....?
Not that it makes any difference! |
Katrina Bruns
DieHard
SD
Cobalt LS 2.2 L
Posts: 650
Reg: 08-2005
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Nope... doesn't matter.. he still has TONS more money than you or I ever will have |
Ken Cornell
TryHard
Western Australia
4.0GT V8 Soarer
Posts: 488
Reg: 01-2006
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Speak for yourself Kat, oh wait, no you're right.
*checks bank balance* |
Sam Schreck
Goo Roo
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31
Posts: 1023
Reg: 07-2005
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What about the fuel they recommend Fuel Recommended Premium 91 Octane Unleaded. |
Roger Costello
TryHard
WA
UZZ31 V8 Limited
Posts: 294
Reg: 07-2005
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US 91 "gas" is not the same research octane number as our 91 RON unleaded but the Premium Unleaded part is correct. Looks like the author cut and past from an American web article. The IS300 will run on anything from regular unleaded to Ultimate 98 but will perform better on premium or Ultimate. It's a high compression engine and tuned for Australian premium unleaded fuel. I have driven them with regular unleaded and they are a lot less fun than with a tank full of the good stuff. |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
V8 manual
Posts: 2228
Reg: 07-2005
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The Oz manual for the IS300 recommends 95 Octane minimum. They note that it will run on 92 without damage if you can not find anything better when you need it. As Roger says, they go better on 98, and go they do. The article is worth reading if you have any interest in picking up one of these cars one day. Australia never saw the manual version which later appeared in the USA, and the first aid kit here is larger than the US one described and is mounted in the wheel well. I keep the manuals, which come in a leather wallet, in the side recess. Must try locking myself in the boot one day to see if it has one of those glowing handles... |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T
Posts: 1460
Reg: 07-2005
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David Vaughan wrote on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 12:07 pm:Must try locking myself in the boot one day to see if it has one of those glowing handles...
Good for those mafia moments I guess
BTW, I've been also thinking about the V35 4 door 8 speed skyline too *runs and hides*
...can get one freshly imported for about 24K, apparently it still is faster than a stock TT, hmmmm...
EDIT: OOps, wrong thread... |
Antony Borlase
Tinkerer
QLD
UZZ31 (V8 Limited)
Posts: 94
Reg: 07-2005
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Ohh..a 8 speed Skyline...does that use a Eaton spliter? |
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