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Old 11-29-2006, 07:58 PM   #1
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So is it a done deal that with your winnings, you'll now sell your Boxster (that you've said you don't like, that none of your friends even know you have, and that you can make money on), and you'll now take your winnings and buy something that you can be proud of?

We can only hope...
Wow, Jack, that was harsh

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Old 11-29-2006, 08:24 PM   #2
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Awesome winnings! What's your secret?! Pass line - buy your numbers - hardways?!?.......
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Old 11-29-2006, 08:31 PM   #3
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Wow, 17k+ in winnings....not bad Jimmy boy! Thought bout trading in the 99 and tossing in the winnings for a nice S?
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Old 11-29-2006, 09:46 PM   #5
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Wow, 17k+ in winnings....not bad Jimmy boy! Thought bout trading in the 99 and tossing in the winnings for a nice S?
Hi,

Actually, $18k+ total. Naw... been there, done that. I may be setting my sights on a Noble M400. But, it'll take a little more time (and a few more days like today) to get there...

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Old 11-30-2006, 04:27 AM   #6
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A Noble?? LOL. And you want to sell the Boxster because you're afraid of possible, yet still unrealized mechanical issues? At least with the Boxster, you can find a dealer within reasonable range regardless of what state you're in. With a Noble, good luck. I have a feeling you're still gonna be on this board with the Boxster in your garage this time next year.

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Old 11-30-2006, 07:24 AM   #7
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A Noble?? LOL. And you want to sell the Boxster because you're afraid of possible, yet still unrealized mechanical issues? At least with the Boxster, you can find a dealer within reasonable range regardless of what state you're in. With a Noble, good luck. I have a feeling you're still gonna be on this board with the Boxster in your garage this time next year.

Cool car though.
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Not at all. The mechanicals are sourced from Ford (3.0L Duratec V6 - 425HP), thoroughly massaged by Roush Technologies (all internals changed to SVT parts, Air Research Turbos, ), so any Ford Dealer can service it. The Brakes are straight APs or Wilwoods, plenty of parts availability for those. Standard Getrag 6-speed box w/ AP Clutch. All off-the-shelf, well proven components. No Traction Control, no ABS, no Power Steering to fail. It weighs 1200 lbs. less than the Enzo or CGT and does 0-60 in 3.3sec., 0-100 in 7.9sec., ¼ mi. in 11.2sec., 1.3g on the Skidpad.

The Noble M400 has shown itself to be quite robust and reliable. Few Owners report any issues at all and it has no known weak points...

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It weighs 1200 lbs. less than the Enzo or CGT and does 0-60 in 3.3sec., 0-100 in 7.9sec., ¼ mi. in 11.2sec., 1.3g on the Skidpad.

The Noble M400 has shown itself to be quite robust and reliable. Few Owners report any issues at all and it has no known weak points...

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I want a Noble...forget what BMW says Nobles are the "ultimate driving machines." Good choice Jim.
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If I papypal you $700 can you get me $18K? I split it with you 50/50
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Old 11-30-2006, 10:38 AM   #10
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I read an articale in car and driver saying the noble was the unsafest (I dont really know what the most unsafe car is, so Im exagerating a little bit) kit car made. They are made in africa and have to be sent in 2 pieces to be labeled as a kit car because it doesnt pass emesions or safety tests IIRC. I will have to look at my car and drivers, there was a 3 page article or something on it.
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If I papypal you $700 can you get me $18K? I split it with you 50/50
Hi,

Sorry, that is the one thing I do not do - bet with other people's money. What if I lost? There merit in the addage of not pushing one's Luck.

But, study the game, once you get the hang of it, you'll take your losses, but the winnings will come with greater frequency too...

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The one thing I'm pretty sure of, at least the last time I checked, was that this is a board dedicated to Boxster Ownership and Enthusiasm. I find no relevance to having this discussion here and think Rich should padlock this thread. There are any number of forums and blogs for people to air their winnings in a more appropriate setting. As always, just my humble $0.02...

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Old 11-29-2006, 09:43 PM   #13
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Awesome winnings! What's your secret?! Pass line - buy your numbers - hardways?!?.......
Hi,

Well, actually all of the above, + Betting the Field, Horn, World, Puts, Buys, Hops, Lays and more depending upon circumstance.

Over the years, Craps has become somewhat a religion for me, or maybe better, a very expensive education. Which, at least in the past several years, has finally started to pay off...

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Old 11-29-2006, 09:40 PM   #14
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Wow, Jack, that was harsh

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Yea, I've noticed that lately about JackG... guess he doesn't like me!... Oh well, getting closer to that Noble M400 all the time...

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