Scorpion MkII - Page 2

The Jackeens · 22 June 2004, 00:01

relevance?

Phil Davies · 22 June 2004, 00:01

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

But each to there own small 4/5 mtr is fun and theres nothing much you can't do in them that you can do in a big un.

paul

Hi Paul, nice to hear you

You've just saved me £30K

Louise · 22 June 2004, 00:02

K. I said you get what you pay for, ie top quality costs more money (IMHO). Your choice of car leads me to believe that you share this philosophy. Or did *** and *** see you coming (through the glass door)?

The Jackeens · 22 June 2004, 00:04

Hey those are personal details. Oh you've edited... (Don't know why it matters but I have a second-hand car and yes the engineering needs to be reliable as I do a lot of driving for work...)

Missus

Louise · 22 June 2004, 00:07

I've edited it now but you get my point...

(BTW I'm sure you/Paul have mentioned your car makes on this site before otherwise I wouldn't have done so...sorry - didn't mean to upset you.)

The Jackeens · 22 June 2004, 00:07

I haven't.

Phil Davies · 22 June 2004, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Louise

K. I said you get what you pay for, ie top quality costs more money (IMHO).

Top quality does indeed cost more money, but you never really get what you pay for, it's just that the quality manufacturers can get away with charging what I consider to be an unrealistically excessive premium eg. Porsche, Ferrari, Scorpion etc.etc.

(ps. shouldn't have included Ferrari - some of their quality is garbage.)

Louise · 22 June 2004, 00:10

They only get away with it because we're prepared to pay it!!! Market forces.

Phil Davies · 22 June 2004, 00:11

Yep, you're dead right there, girl.

DGR · 22 June 2004, 09:59

...I completely agree!!

When spec-ing out our new boat, I sent identical specs to Parker, Prosport, Ribcraft and Scorpion.

Parker, Prosport and Ribcraft all occupied the same ball park - and the final decision was down to minor issues and personal preference. However, the Scorpion quote was double (yes DOUBLE) the others.

I realise that market forces apply, and that I'll probably never own a Ferrari - but Scorpion really is going for the top end 'luxury' bit of the market, where cost isn't a primary issue (or even an issue at all) - but a sexy moulded bench seat is clearly a MUST!!

However, if I had the cash, I might have gone for one!! They do look the biz!!

Dylan...

P.S. And I shouldn't think a Ferrari would be able to pull my Ribcraft 7.8 when it arrives...

Louise · 22 June 2004, 10:02

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Originally Posted by DGR

However, if I had the cash, I might have gone for one!! They do look the biz!!

My point entirely!!

Champagne is just fizzy wine, after all...

P.S. Our Scorp is very old (1996) and 4th hand but, IMVHO, still looks great and performs beautifully. Having had the privelege(?!) of owning a Scorp for a year, I would find it very difficult to switch brands. Of course, every owner says that about their 'baby' and as Paul said earlier, it's horses for courses. I just prefer thoroughbreds!

P.P.S. I hope no-one has been upset/offended by anything I have written. I'm just very enthusiastic!!!

DGR · 22 June 2004, 10:05

Phil Davies · 22 June 2004, 14:17

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Originally Posted by DGR

P.S. And I shouldn't think a Ferrari would be able to pull my Ribcraft 7.8 when it arrives...

Probably pull a few chicks, though

DGR · 22 June 2004, 15:24

Phil,

I have no idea what you mean, being happily married as I am.

Also, my wife reads this from time to time...

D...

The Jackeens · 22 June 2004, 17:42

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Originally Posted by DGR

However, the Scorpion quote was double (yes DOUBLE) the others.

Terrible ain't it...
We got a shocking quote as well...

Missus