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Max Welton
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clonebug
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You must not have checked on the price of that engine.........
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Max Welton
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oprn
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 4:13 am Post subject: Re: If I had a buggy |
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$25k is actually not bad for an aircraft engine.
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 A little rich for my budget!
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 7:47 am Post subject: Re: If I had a buggy |
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For that much money think I would go over to the dark side first....300 HP (223kw) of tire burning 100MPH 'lectric....
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oprn
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Good Lord no! Dale! 100% of buying that engine for me would be for the SOUND!!! I don't need the power. Electrics have absolutely NO personality or presence! Buggies are all about personality and presence!
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Bikerndiver
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: If I had a buggy |
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Good Lord no! Dale! 100% of buying that engine for me would be for the SOUND!!! I don't need the power. Electrics have absolutely NO personality or presence! Buggies are all about personality and presence!
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I agree. My slingshot draws stares, my buggy draws smiles.....
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