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  1. 03-16-2007, 12:33 PM #1
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    Default Return of the Merlot SE (sort of)



    The Miata pictured above is this year's limited edition MX-5, but it's only available in Japan and the UK. Your extra $2,000 buys you this:

    Exclusive exterior features of the MX-5 ZSport include unique Radiant Ebony Mica paintwork, bespoke 17-inch BBS multi-spoke alloy wheels, a stylish chrome front grille surround complete with other exterior chrome touches and discreet ZSport badging.

    Inside, there is special Stone-coloured leather upholstery, a brushed aluminium dash panel, chrome air vent bezels, climate control air conditioning and alloy pedals. Just 400 examples of the ZSport will be available in the UK.

    The other car is a wankel powered wanker an RX-8.

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  2. 03-16-2007, 12:34 PM #2
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    Thumbs down

    Those have to be some of the funkiest looking BBS wheels ever.
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    Funky? I'd say Fugly........
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    Yeah, they're pretty hideous.



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    No wonder BBS is going belly up... they forgot how to design a sexy wheel!
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    Call me crazy, I kinda like them.


    Before everyone starts in on me, they are FAR from BBS sexy, but not Fugly
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    Quote Originally Posted by Magma View Post
    Call me crazy, I kinda like them.
    You're crazy. I like my TCB autox wheels better than those, and they weren't bought with looks in mind (although they are a fairly light (for a 17" wheel) 17 lbs).


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    Quote Originally Posted by srivendel View Post
    Yeah, they're pretty hideous.



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    Well... that seals it... if Sporty Spice says they're fugly...
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    Quote Originally Posted by tailchaser View Post
    Well... that seals it... if Sporty Spice says they're fugly...


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    Quote Originally Posted by srivendel View Post
    Yeah, they're pretty hideous.
    bleccchhh...they look like a giant spider was run over.
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    Reminds me of this Alpina (BMW) wheel.

    Definitely not my favorite.

    This is still my favorite BBS:
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    Black with chrome bits?

    Sign me up! I'd ditch the BBS wheels though.
    ...and across the line.

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