Articles by tag: the-garage
Life with a modern classic - the Lotus diary, part 6
2012 was an eventful year in the Elise’s life and one that won’t be forgotten for a while. Alastair is hoping that 2013 will be somewhat less eventful, or at least significantly cheaper!
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Life with a modern classic - the Lotus diary, part 5
After a long break, Alastair Preacher brings us back up to date on life with his S1 Elise. It's got a new engine and much more besides, but it's still not quite finished.
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Go Slow Now, Go Fast Later
I'm not normally one for delayed gratification, but what does it mean to have a big engine in the days of rocketing petrol prices?
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Paying To Join The Game
When the heart and the head disagree, how do you decide where to splash your cash?
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You Say Goodbye, and I Say Hello…
After 12 months' service, Martin waves goodbye to the M3...sort of.
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The Daytona is back on the road
The Surrey hills are alive to the sound of a Ferrari V12 once more!
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Life with a modern classic – the Lotus diary, part 2
Alastair gives a breakdown of the work done on his Elise, and offers some thoughts on why the Lotus is worth all that time and money despite its idiosyncracies.
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The Swiss Army Knife of cars?
Martin Spain updates us on life with his M3, and how it's failing to stir his soul.
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Road trips, high speeds and niggles
The M3 has been to Germany and back, carried mountain bikes up muddy lanes and made numerous tedious long journeys more enjoyable with its madcap acceleration. Martin Spain reports on the last couple of months with his BMW.
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