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Quote: Aaron @ July 16 2009, 2:07 AM BST

Hate to burst the ol' bubble, but it looks really tacky and cheap from that angle. The old cars that late-middle-aged Pakistani taxi drivers here have, look like that. :/

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It's a typical American family sedan. I have no interest in cars, so spending money on something fast/sporty/flashy isn't something I'd even consider. It's a reliable, cheap, economical car and that's all I wanted.

I'm 46 years old, but I can't see myself trying to impress women with a convertible and a comb-over. No mid-life crisis for me.

Aww. I was looking forward to those pics.

Quote: Leevil @ July 16 2009, 2:13 AM BST

Aww. I was looking forward to those pics.

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You've already seen my in my underwear. What more do you want, man?

The underwear?

Quote: Leevil @ July 16 2009, 2:15 AM BST

The underwear?

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I'm familiar with trying to get into someone's pants, but I've never heard of anyone who just wants to get the pants.

Quote: DaButt @ July 16 2009, 2:12 AM BST

It's a typical American family sedan. I have no interest in cars, so spending money on something fast/sporty/flashy isn't something I'd even consider. It's a reliable, cheap, economical car and that's all I wanted.

I'm 46 years old, but I can't see myself trying to impress women with a convertible and a comb-over. No mid-life crisis for me.

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Fair point, fair point. I wouldn't be bothered by any of that either. Just Andrea's reaction, and the pricetag... Is that a fairly average price for a car of that kind?

Yeah, that's pretty average, and I drive a very old car, so anything new looks nice to me. When it comes to cars, as long as it gets my kids and me where we need to be I'm fine with it. But I will not get a mini van.

Quote: Aaron @ July 16 2009, 2:17 AM BST

Is that a fairly average price for a car of that kind?

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It's cheaper than most cars of its class, I'd imagine. I talked them down to $15,300 before tax. The typical sticker price for that model is $19,000 and up. The 2010 Sonatas will be here soon, so they're working hard at clearing the 2009s off the lots.

I don't know what cars sell for in the UK, but the ones I've seen appear to be less substantial than the vehicles on U.S. roads. More metal = more cost. You can probably find an $11,000 tiny car, but Americans are only beginning to embrace them. A lot of people are still firmly in $35,000 SUV/truck mode.

Quote: DaButt @ July 16 2009, 2:17 AM BST

I'm familiar with trying to get into someone's pants, but I've never heard of anyone who just wants to get the pants.

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I've heard there's treasure in there.

Everyone in my family has these massive, expensive cars, and I drive a shitty little 4 cylinder from '97. I blame it on their saggy tits and tiny penises.

Quote: Leevil @ July 16 2009, 2:29 AM BST

I've heard there's treasure in there.

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My family jewels? They're quite valuable to me, but it's a rather small fortune.

Quote: AndreaLynne @ July 16 2009, 2:29 AM BST

Everyone in my family has these massive, expensive cars, and I drive a shitty little 4 cylinder from '97. I blame it on their saggy tits and tiny penises.

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Quote: DaButt @ July 16 2009, 2:30 AM BST

My family jewels? They're quite valuable to me, but it's a rather small fortune.

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*chuckles to himself*

I haven't the foggiest what car prices are like in the UK either.

I can't see it being much different. Seeing as their all foreign French rubbish now anyway.

Not that I know what I'm talking about?

*watches Top Gear*

Apparently, Jimmy Carr is faster than Gary Barlow. What an informative show.