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It's going to be a bit like this one. The tester. In fact it will I think be same colour and same everywhere
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181027/c57b47ddf2f3d251f828eab93f48aec7.jpg
The ecvt is what it is really. If you try driving it like a boy racer or have a heavy right foot you won't get on. These cars are meant to be driven with intelligence as to the engineering. It went up to 70 quickly enough by not booting it. Was near silent under 35 as it's usually on electric Rear visibility will be an issue for many not used to driving vans or trucks. But it has a host of gadgetry to tell you if anything is there which works very well
Seats are great. The only drawback is the rather old infotainment unit. Well the software really which isn't currently class leading but does the job.
No apple car play alas but you can't have everything on my budget with my needs.
They will fit a hoist in boot too at a hugely discounted price.
The staff were superb; well so far anyway and a mile ahead of BMW
Pigmy Pony
27-10-2018, 16:31
Quality... I love the matt finish. I'd have a C63 in a shot. The only thing that's stopping me is the potential fuel costs when driving abroad to Italy!!:eek:
That's why I went for the Brabster (and a diesel). The 38 mpg, on motorway runs, was the deal sealer!:)
Marco.
Yeah the C63 is a fave of mine, they look brutal and sound fantastic. Unfortunately only 15mpg on a good day, and you could get that into single figures if you were "going for it".
If money was no object I'd be going for an SL55 or 63 AMG. Those things have been known to embarrass Ferraris.
I used to be able to get this old beastie into single mpg with a bit of spirited driving. I loved my Audi S6 but boy could it drink petrol.
http://i67.tinypic.com/fz934o.jpg
Pigmy Pony
27-10-2018, 17:42
To quote Pops Yoshimura, who was THE name at one time for tuning Suzuki motorbikes: "Speed is just a question of money. How fast do you want to go?"
A bloke at work has a C350CDi but is currently eyeing up a C63AMG saloon - I am doing nothing to dissuade him!
I wouldn't either, if it suits his type of driving. It just wouldn't be practical for me. It's approximately 1200 miles from our house here, to where my family live in Italy. Can you imagine the cost of that trip (return), in a C63, averaging about 12 miles per gallon?:eek::nono:
It's expensive enough in the Brabster!
Marco.
Fabulous motor this... great drive too. on my testdrive mostly on motorway and a roads so electric wasnt on as much as my usual usage will be i still attained over 59mpg. smooth and comfortable, and lots of nice gadgets....
ordered one in pearl white. and black leather. black and silver diamond cut 18" alloys etc...:eek:
Nice, mate. A quality choice! Seen one on the road today and liked it:thumbsup:
Why white, though? For me, it's one of the most boring colours for a car..... It looks equally as uninspiring clean, as it does dirty!:rolleyes:;)
A nice metallic gun-metal grey, blue or red would've been far nicer, IMO.
Marco.
walpurgis
27-10-2018, 17:47
How fast do you want to go?
Dunno. Is this nippy enough for you? https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-speedtail-revealed-250mph-and-0-186mph-128sec
Pigmy Pony
27-10-2018, 17:48
It's going to be a bit like this one. The tester. In fact it will I think be same colour and same everywhere
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181027/c57b47ddf2f3d251f828eab93f48aec7.jpg
The ecvt is what it is really. If you try driving it like a boy racer or have a heavy right foot you won't get on. These cars are meant to be driven with intelligence as to the engineering. It went up to 70 quickly enough by not booting it. Was near silent under 35 as it's usually on electric Rear visibility will be an issue for many not used to driving vans or trucks. But it has a host of gadgetry to tell you if anything is there which works very well
Seats are great. The only drawback is the rather old infotainment unit. Well the software really which isn't currently class leading but does the job.
No apple car play alas but you can't have everything on my budget with my needs.
They will fit a hoist in boot too at a hugely discounted price.
The staff were superb; well so far anyway and a mile ahead of BMW
I don't see how anyone could describe the CH-R's appearance as "bland". I think they look pretty sharp, with styling trickled down from Lexus. I just wonder if the performance may not match the looks. Only a test drive will tell.
It's going to be a bit like this one. The tester. In fact it will I think be same colour and same everywhere
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181027/c57b47ddf2f3d251f828eab93f48aec7.jpg
The ecvt is what it is really. If you try driving it like a boy racer or have a heavy right foot you won't get on. These cars are meant to be driven with intelligence as to the engineering. It went up to 70 quickly enough by not booting it. Was near silent under 35 as it's usually on electric Rear visibility will be an issue for many not used to driving vans or trucks. But it has a host of gadgetry to tell you if anything is there which works very well
Seats are great. The only drawback is the rather old infotainment unit. Well the software really which isn't currently class leading but does the job.
No apple car play alas but you can't have everything on my budget with my needs.
They will fit a hoist in boot too at a hugely discounted price.
The staff were superb; well so far anyway and a mile ahead of BMW
Lovely Grant, bit of a babe magnet there :D
I can tell you it feels like being in your car, to a very similar degree.
I got driven in one for about 5 miles to the local shopping centre. They were giving me a lift whilst they tried to correct being fucking useless for three consecutive visits.
And on another occasion they lent me one for a while, just before I bought the Porsche.
I wouldn't either, if it suits his type of driving. It just wouldn't be practical for me. It's approximately 1200 miles from our house here, to where my family live in Italy. Can you imagine the cost of that trip (return), in a C63, averaging about 12 miles per gallon?:eek::nono:
It's expensive enough in the Brabster!
Marco.
That said, good car. Just not as agile and manoeuvrable as a shorter wheelbase, mid or rear engined Porker.
Well engineered go carts. That's what Porsches are.
Take your pick of acknowledged compromises.
walpurgis
27-10-2018, 19:56
Fabulous motor this... great drive too. on my testdrive mostly on motorway and a roads so electric wasnt on as much as my usual usage will be i still attained over 59mpg. smooth and comfortable, and lots of nice gadgets....
ordered one in pearl white. and black leather. black and silver diamond cut 18" alloys etc...:eek:
When do you get it Grant?
When do you get it Grant?
Probably about a month. I could have had a black or grey quicker but wanted white or silver. The blue isn't very nice and grey is better with the black roof. Pearlescent is rather fetching and lovely shade of white. It has a lustre
Apparently white is the In colour according to my daughter
I don't see how anyone could describe the CH-R's appearance as "bland". I think they look pretty sharp, with styling trickled down from Lexus. I just wonder if the performance may not match the looks. Only a test drive will tell.
It drives well and little body roll but it's not a sports car for sure. Lol. But yes, it's quite unique in style. Ive rarely if ever seen one around here.
Lovely Grant, bit of a babe magnet there :D
Cheers John. Might pick up a nice young under 60 in it. Lol
Nice, mate. A quality choice! Seen one on the road today and liked it:thumbsup:
Why white, though? For me, it's one of the most boring colours for a car..... It looks equally as uninspiring clean, as it does dirty!:rolleyes:;)
A nice metallic gun-metal grey, blue or red would've been far nicer, IMO.
Marco.
I like the white personally. It's black leather inside so wanted the contrast The top level gets purple fabric so decided on the excel as a good compromise
No worries, mate. Enjoy, it's a nice car:cool:
Marco.
No worries, mate. Enjoy, it's a nice car:cool:
Marco.
If they had a matt black i would have had it, but the dark grey wasnt dark enough or matt. would look great in a matt charcoal
walpurgis
27-10-2018, 22:02
If they had a matt black i would have had it, but the dark grey wasnt dark enough or matt. would look great in a matt charcoal
Dunno about that. Matt finishes mark easily and require careful cleaning. Nigh on impossible to properly colour/finish match after a bump too.
Dunno about that. Matt finishes mark easily and require careful cleaning. Nigh on impossible to properly colour/finish match after a bump too.
well not full matt but not as bright as full gloss. ive seen it on cars before.. maybe satin is closer.
White is a cool colour.
The Saint drove white cars. And Bond in 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.
Black would also be cool on that car but it depends on the car. It can look like trying too hard to be cool.
Silver just looks like you are a rep in a fleet car. Silver only looks good on classics or high end sports cars.
Audi orange can be cool but only on a classic Audi.
The trouble with car styling is now with most models you have to look at the badge to see who made it. Safety and fuel economy have killed styling. Modern cars can look quite dramatic like this Toyota but they are not easy on the eye.
It's a personal taste thing.... I don't like white because I like to clean and polish my cars, so that they positively GLEAM, and with white (unlike black, for example), it never looks truly shiny as you don't get much reflection.
Also, if I'm not choosing black (and personally I think black would've been the wrong colour for Grant's car), I prefer something that's striking, stands out and has a bit of a 'wow factor'. White, for me, does the opposite and simply blends, rather invisibly, into its surroundings.
That's why I prefer darker, metallic colours, which act like a mirror when they're polished, especially when you get the car professionally detailed! Gun-metal grey, for me, (or perhaps a deep burgundy red) would've been the one: classier and more sophisticated.
Anyway, the most important thing is that Grant enjoys his new car and it helps get him out and about more, so in that respect mate, I wish you all the best and many years of safe, happy and trouble-free motoring:)
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
28-10-2018, 14:08
Dunno. Is this nippy enough for you? https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-speedtail-revealed-250mph-and-0-186mph-128sec
:eek: For that kind of money I'd rather build a big garage, fill it with some of my favourite bikes and a couple of cars (one for shopping, one for fun), Oh and build a half million pound house next to it. Then retire on what money's left.
https://youtu.be/yKZWpGIZQaM
Toyota building a car like mine....more to it than i thought...
Does it show the 6 tonnes of C02 produced in building it and its component parts? That's roughly the same as running a 1.4 petrol Golf for 5 years.
Green?
Hmm.
walpurgis
28-10-2018, 16:19
Does it show the 6 tonnes of C02 produced in building it and its component parts? That's roughly the same as running a 1.4 petrol Golf for 5 years.
Green?
Hmm.
Should we care?
If the govt are happy with the figures then fine. not sure what your problem is quite frankly. several times youve complained about me getting this car... yet there was a 6.3 gas gobbler on earlier you never mentioned anything. odd that.
Maybe because the 6.3 litre gas guzzler doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, and people aren't being coerced (conned) into buying them under the pretence of saving the planet. Remember 10 years ago when we were told the same about diesels? Oops.
Maybe because the 6.3 litre gas guzzler doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, and people aren't being coerced (conned) into buying them under the pretence of saving the planet. Remember 10 years ago when we were told the same about diesels? Oops.
yeah and VW told us their cars were clean etc, until they got caught; cost them 18billion $, and would still be doing it no doubt if they hadnt .. get a grip. Im buying a hybrid that will get me out and use little fuel and you just have pop after pop? something at the back of it.
Maybe because the 6.3 litre gas guzzler doesn't pretend to be something it isn't, and people aren't being coerced (conned) into buying them under the pretence of saving the planet. Remember 10 years ago when we were told the same about diesels? Oops.
I'd guess most people buying hybrids do so for the fuel economy. The virtue signalling aspect is just a bonus for those who get off on that sort of thing.
I've seen people with class D amps banging on about how they are saving the planet. But it's not the reason they bought them.
Obviously the sales pitch will include the 'green' angle. They are going to use any advantage, real or just perceived, to sell the thing. Just like with any product.
Not many like it it seems lol. Obviously a left field choice but it's green and imo attractive. Great safety kit levels etc.
Might not like it on the test tho. Plenty others if I dont
You're the one that said it.
Unless you were referring to your preferred colour?
walpurgis
28-10-2018, 17:43
Well I've got a beanie hat and an old CND badge, so my green credentials are good.
Anyway, global cooling is the new global warming.
Hi Gary,
I'm not sure what point you're trying to make, but it's bad form (whether intentional or not) raining on someone's parade, i.e. in this case Grant's, when they're getting a new 'toy', whether it be a piece of hi-fi equipment, or in this case a car.
The polite thing to do, in keeping with the friendly vibe we promote on AoS, is either to say nice things about the new 'toy' in question, and make the person concerned feel good about their purchase, or if you don't like what they're buying, simply say nothing and let them get on with it.
Therefore, if you have some form of agenda (i.e. against hybrid cars or what they stand for) please save it for a separate thread. Let's keep the vibe here friendly and good natured. Cheers!:cool:
Marco.
My apologies
That's the biggest problem with written communication, it can appear that you are being negative or condescending when you are not intending to so.
My sincere apologies to Struth if my comments caused any offence. That wasn't my intention
No worries, Gary. I appreciate that, and I think Grant will, too:)
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
28-10-2018, 21:22
Don't know how many are aware of this, but I'm told that most cars you see with "matt" finishes aren't paint jobs, they are a vinyl "wrap". This can be applied to any car, and the quality of the finish can be extraordinary (although I bet this is largely down to the skill of the guy doing it). And apparently it can be removed without detriment to the car's original finish.
A couple of years ago I saw a car parked up in Manchester - it was a C63 AMG finished in an olive green matt finish. Sounds hideous, but actually looked pretty badass.
It's definitely a matter of skill, I tried doing the bonnet of my Mk2 Golf. Wasn't pretty:doh:
Best left to either professionals or people with a flair for that kind of thing. (not me unfortunately)
Pigmy Pony
29-10-2018, 07:33
It's definitely a matter of skill, I tried doing the bonnet of my Mk2 Golf. Wasn't pretty:doh:
Best left to either professionals or people with a flair for that kind of thing. (not me unfortunately)
I used to have a Mk2 Golf 16v a long time ago. I loved that car. They were never pretty anyway, more brutishly handsome!
I used to have a Mk2 Golf 16v a long time ago. I loved that car. They were never pretty anyway, more brutishly handsome!
That's a fair point lol
The somewhat challenged looks certainly aren't helped by a sheet of wrinkly matt black vinyl on the bonnet though, it got even worse when I removed said vinyl and the lacquer coat came off with it:doh:
walpurgis
29-10-2018, 08:58
I removed said vinyl and the lacquer coat came off with it:doh:
VW had a problem with paintwork shedding lacquer for a while. It started coming off the roof of my Golf estate so I peeled it and re-lacquered it.
Had a vw golf. Mk1 and it had paint issues too. Brother had loads of vw vehicles but stopped. Not sure why tbh. Might have been price.
My son has a Mk1 Golf but it's been resprayed recently.
It's 36 years old so 16 years older than him
My golf was overall a good car in the day. only real issue was the rotor cover and moisture, which, alas we get a lot of up here. wasn't the best starter, and the vw dealer never really managed to fix it ...tried everything as well. Brother and his wife had several, mostly golfs or polos, but recently they started going elsewhere. now both are upmarket with a merc and a bmw...but both are wealthy so can afford such luxuries.
Pigmy Pony
01-11-2018, 19:30
My second attempt at pics - the Pony Express! Too big AND rotated, for cryin out loud :(
http://i67.tinypic.com/2elxfdt.jpg
walpurgis
01-11-2018, 19:34
Ah. A wall mounted bike. That's novel. :)
walpurgis
01-11-2018, 19:35
What hosting site are you using for the photos?
Pigmy Pony
01-11-2018, 19:42
Tinypic - a misnomer if ever there was one. And an iPhone 4S (I think)
walpurgis
01-11-2018, 19:51
Tinypic - a misnomer if ever there was one. And an iPhone 4S (I think)
Here's a tinypic guide I wrote a while back if it's of use.
http://i67.tinypic.com/2vbn2o6.png
Nice one Steve, a Blade from when they still had teeth
Pigmy Pony
01-11-2018, 20:13
I fell off it a few weeks ago, so now it's sulking in the garage. I'll get it sorted over the winter though - apart from the new battle scars it's fairly mint, and faster than I'll ever go.
Pigmy Pony
01-11-2018, 20:16
Here's a tinypic guide I wrote a while back if it's of use.
http://i67.tinypic.com/2vbn2o6.png
Thanks Geoff, now I've been going at this Tinypic for a couple of hours, more of what you've posted here makes sense. I'll set to tomorrow, when me brains have cooled down a bit. :)
Pigmy Pony
02-11-2018, 16:32
Right, Friday afternoon meltdown time.
Tried again to get pictures onto forum, this time of an amp I'm putting up for sale.
Took some pictures with my iPhone 5S, got them onto the laptop (somehow), but when selecting the photos to put on Tinypic I get to click on corner of pic to select. Then when I click on next pic it deselects the previous pic. So I get to do them one at a time. And they're coming out rotated again! I've searched all over and can't find a way to rotate these.
Geoff's instructions, which I'm sure are very helpful, may as well be an A to Z of Manchester while my laptop thinks it's in Albania.
The whole thing is too long winded, and I haven't the patience any more. So this is me officially saying F**k off to image hosting, and my stuff's going on eBay instead.
Rant over. :(
I can't post pics here from Flickr either, at least not using the app
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1941/43785142880_c395a67d29_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29H9iwy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/29H9iwy) by grant brown (https://www.flickr.com/photos/160132756@N03/), on Flickr
from flikr on pc
Pigmy Pony
02-11-2018, 17:33
So it's not just me then, that makes me feel a bit better.
Thing is, I have NO KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER USE WHATSOEVER. And it asks me to do things that make no sense to me. I don't know what IMG is, or jpeg, and when trying this posting pics thing, the whole thing has too many moving parts.
I know I'm hopeless when it comes to this kind of thing (and having bugger-all interest doesn't help), but no one wants to be reminded of this constantly and I sense that there are little gremlins inside the laptop that are shouting "C'mon Pony, you really are thick as pig shit".
Maybe there are courses available for people like me - like "How to post a pic if you're a bit of a dick" (level one).
Pigmy Pony
02-11-2018, 17:41
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1941/43785142880_c395a67d29_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29H9iwy)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/29H9iwy) by grant brown (https://www.flickr.com/photos/160132756@N03/), on Flickr
from flikr on pc
That is a nice looking motor - yours?
Mrs. Pony really likes these, but we are not in a position to change cars just yet. And she's afraid that if she test drives one and still loves it, it'll just make her depressed. :(
walpurgis
02-11-2018, 17:46
Right, Friday afternoon meltdown time.
Tried again to get pictures onto forum, this time of an amp I'm putting up for sale.
Took some pictures with my iPhone 5S, got them onto the laptop (somehow), but when selecting the photos to put on Tinypic I get to click on corner of pic to select. Then when I click on next pic it deselects the previous pic. So I get to do them one at a time. And they're coming out rotated again! I've searched all over and can't find a way to rotate these.
Geoff's instructions, which I'm sure are very helpful, may as well be an A to Z of Manchester while my laptop thinks it's in Albania.
The whole thing is too long winded, and I haven't the patience any more. So this is me officially saying F**k off to image hosting, and my stuff's going on eBay instead.
Rant over. :(
Initially it takes a little patience and practice to deal with images. There's nothing really tricky to it.
I'm assuming you use a Windows PC. If you do, just open the photo of choice and you can rotate it any way you like using the curved arrows at the bottom. They'll be saved in that orientation.
Tinypic is also logical once you've used it a few times, it just takes a little experimentation and practice.
It's worth learning, because being able to handle images is very useful.
There are also photo editing utilities that allow you to do all sorts of handy things with images.
its like most things. its about wanting to do it and then learning the short, steep curve, or cant be bothered like my brother where it comes to anything pc...he just calls me :doh: not as if he's thick ffs, he was a teacher.
Firebottle
02-11-2018, 17:55
Initially it takes a little patience and practice to deal with images. There's nothing really tricky to it.
I'm assuming you use a Windows PC. If you do, just open the photo of choice and you can rotate it any way you like using the curved arrows at the bottom. They'll be saved in that orientation.
Tinypic is also logical once you've used it a few times, it just takes a little experimentation and practice.
It's worth learning, because being able to handle images is very useful.
There are also photo editing utilities that allow you to do all sorts of handy things with images.
It's not like I haven't shown him how to do it :doh:
Pigmy Pony
02-11-2018, 18:12
It's not like I haven't shown him how to do it :doh:
I had "The Race" by Yello rattling round my head all the way home, and when I finally got it to leave, it took everything you taught me with it. :(
Right now I'm playing "Stella" by Yello on vinyl in the hopes that it'll bring back some of your imparted knowledge.
By the way Alan, the Silver Night is sounding fab! Somehow it sounds more dynamic at lower volumes, and that may just be me, but I'm loving it anyway. Thank you so much for that.
Pigmy Pony
02-11-2018, 18:28
Initially it takes a little patience and practice to deal with images. There's nothing really tricky to it.
I'm assuming you use a Windows PC. If you do, just open the photo of choice and you can rotate it any way you like using the curved arrows at the bottom. They'll be saved in that orientation.
Tinypic is also logical once you've used it a few times, it just takes a little experimentation and practice.
It's worth learning, because being able to handle images is very useful.
There are also photo editing utilities that allow you to do all sorts of handy things with images.
Pics are correct when on pc, Tiypic is turning them on their side, and not giving me a means to correct them. I'd like to take a tiny cactus and stick it sideways up Tinypic's tiny arse.
walpurgis
02-11-2018, 18:58
Pics are correct when on pc, Tiypic is turning them on their side, and not giving me a means to correct them. I'd like to take a tiny cactus and stick it sideways up Tinypic's tiny arse.
I think it could be the rather large 1600 x 1200 image size that's causing it.
Anyway, I had a tinker with your Honda photo. It's sharper, brighter and smaller now. Used an image editor.
http://i68.tinypic.com/4kbino.jpg
Scary Tyres
Anybody ever used Landsail tyres?
When I bought my Saab it had Pirelli Pzero Neros on the front and Landsails on the rear, a few weeks ago I swapped them round to even the wear and all was fine until it rained. I could spin the front wheels in second gear, in a straight line with only moderate throttle application, any remotely heavy braking had the (IMO over sensitive) ABS kicking in, in fairness they seemed to handle lateral loads fairly well so cornering wasn't too scary provided it was on a neutral throttle.
Needless to say they have now been replaced by some Uniroyal Rainsport3s and then donated to a colleague who does drifting where they will be turned into black marks and clouds of smoke.
Talking about scary tyres, I had a puncture in the outside lane of the autoroute last week.
I was making good progress. It was in a rear tyre. I heard a noise as the object that caused the puncture was flung up into the bodywork (it was only small). A few seconds later, and the car felt a bit nervous as we approached a left handed bend so I slowed down, pulled over and put the space saver on.
It’s pretty scary driving on the motorway at 80kmh when the lorries are doing 90kmh.
We turned off at the next stop, and a 25 minute journey turned into a 75 minute journey.
The next day I replaced both rear tyres with Michelin CrossClimate+. I run these on the wife’s car, and they work well in the snow, so thought I would give them a go on the BMW.
I have also ordered a Trackace alignment kit, as I am fed up of paying the €85 for wheel alignment that they charge here, to do a rubbish job. The outer shoulders on my front tyres are wearing out, which suggests to me that there is too much toe in, so I will do this myself from now on. Know I could probably do the same with some sticks, string and a calculator, but this should be easier.
Ali Tait
04-11-2018, 06:16
The Crossclimate are great tyres, I’ve used them on my last two cars.
If it was up to me I would choose the Civic, as our current one we've had for six years now with NO issues.
Ditto. 100k on the clock.
Vredestein are my tyre of choice. Not always easy to find but worth every penny.
Vredestein are my tyre of choice. Not always easy to find but worth every penny.
Which ones?
Which ones?
Ultrac Satin last on my Volvo S80.
http://bit.ly/2yPIx5L
Until they were discontinued, Vredestein Sportrac 3,
http://bit.ly/2PBzPBM
All gave me 40k miles plus.
Interesting, thanks.
I wanted something that would work in the snow, hence the CrossClimate.
I have had them on a Nissan X-Trail and when we have gone up into the mountains in the snow, they work really well. They are not as good as a pure winter tyre, but are much better than a summer tyre and work better in the snow than the previous 4 season tyres we had fitted.
Does it snow in Toulouse?
I thought it was too far south.
For Marco...
Spoke to the owner today. 507 bhp chipped to produce 546 bhp.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/eb1cc73bbdb47493d3ff50d70808b3ad.jpg
walpurgis
05-11-2018, 20:33
Just the job in a country with a 70 limit and speed cameras everywhere. :)
I wonder how many of those in the country. Can't be many. Yeah it's not a great car to keep you licence in.
Even I think it is a little excessive.
In all honesty much more than 300 bhp is getting a bit excessive for road use. At around 350bhp it starts to become the car testing you not you pushing it. At least in sports cars.
For Marco...
Spoke to the owner today. 507 bhp chipped to produce 546 bhp.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181105/eb1cc73bbdb47493d3ff50d70808b3ad.jpg
Nice one, mate. It's gorgeous. I love the colour scheme, which I wouldn't have thought until I saw it! In terms of power, it's typical of a C63. Love it to bits, but as I said before it's impractical for my needs. The Brabster's mentalist enough, mapped (race-tuned using special NASCAR software) to 315bhp, and with all that lovely diesel torque...
Marco.
One thing he said was if you floor the accelerator you have to take your foot back very quickly or you end up in the middle of the road the wrong way round:D
OK he was talking about going round corners in that context. But still, you need to be careful was his point.
Just the job in a country with a 70 limit and speed cameras everywhere. :)
Lol, we've been here before, daftee... Firstly, it's not about top speed, but rather acceleration, especially the midrange power-band which kicks in from 40-70mph. That, not only puts a big GRIN on your chops when you're shoved back, in your seat and can feel that power, but is very useful for overtaking/blasting past slow-moving traffic on country roads!:eyebrows:
Secondly, there are still parts of the UK where the roads are empty and you can enjoy driving a performance car, without a speed camera in sight (rural North Wales being one)... And if, like me, you enjoy going to Germany to drive on the Autobahn, then on most stretches there is no speed limit, which trust me, is a total HOOT!:eek::D
Marco.
One thing he said was if you floor the accelerator you have to take your foot back very quickly or you end up in the middle of the road the wrong way round:D
I can well imagine!:lol::respect:
Marco.
Does it snow in Toulouse?
I thought it was too far south.
Not often, but it does in the Ski resorts. ;)
It can also snow near the in-laws, so The CrossClimate is perfect for my use.
They are not the best on snow/ice but are the best compromise.
Just been watching a show where they restore one of these:
https://i.imgur.com/1BIE3BB.jpg
Seriously how cool is that?
GM Futureliner, only 14 were made. Never heard or seen them before. They used them for promotion in the 1950s.
Just been watching a show where they restore one of these:
https://i.imgur.com/1BIE3BB.jpg
Seriously how cool is that?
GM Futureliner, only 14 were made. Never heard or seen them before. They used them for promotion in the 1950s.
That's got to be one of the ugliest vehicles ever!
Not pretty I agree but it's still super-cool.
Just been watching a show where they restore one of these:
https://i.imgur.com/1BIE3BB.jpg
Seriously how cool is that?
GM Futureliner, only 14 were made. Never heard or seen them before. They used them for promotion in the 1950s.Bitchin' Rides.
Absolutely essential viewing withe the first two series being mandatory car enthusiast viewing.
My fave was probably the copper caddy.
https://youtu.be/kpFFoTO2oXc
Just been watching a show where they restore one of these:
https://i.imgur.com/1BIE3BB.jpg
Seriously how cool is that?
GM Futureliner, only 14 were made. Never heard or seen them before. They used them for promotion in the 1950s.
Yeah they were used before that too. Think they rebuilt them in the early 50's. Automatic transmission and driver sat in middle. We're pretty slow too but did weigh about 14 ton
My fave was probably the copper caddy.
https://youtu.be/kpFFoTO2oXc
Not seen that one before but yes! That ticks all my boxes too. Amazing.
I was thinking VW Caddy
:wetkipper:
I was thinking VW Caddy
:wetkipper:
On super steroids. You're right.
Pigmy Pony
08-11-2018, 07:50
I could live in that. Moving house may be expensive though.
Ali Tait
08-11-2018, 08:01
Bitchin' Rides.
Absolutely essential viewing withe the first two series being mandatory car enthusiast viewing.
My fave was probably the copper caddy.
https://youtu.be/kpFFoTO2oXc
Yeah, great show if you’re a petrolhead. They do some amazing work.
walpurgis
17-11-2018, 13:24
Car identification quiz. Quite easy actually. I got 50 out of 50. Not sure why it's described as classic British cars though. Some are not classics or British.
https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/92-people-cant-name-all-these-classic-british-cars-an-image-can-you-learn?acct=00f6a7d2cf2656566c6578c8d8ce8c3a03&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=outbrain&utm_term=00054f69096095afa6dc5a96bfebffc1aa&pbid=00ebfbf93043a3531a395da2fd0bc99b2f&pbn=Radio+Times+%28Immediate+Media%29&scn=TV+Listings&adid=003a6ea45f130a8aacd3f73ba960d73716&mkcpgn=5bb630804c2c4126adc5ddbaf51adc3b&sg_uid=5bb630804c2c4126adc5ddbaf51adc3b
Car identification quiz. Quite easy actually. I got 50 out of 50. Not sure why it's described as classic British cars though. Some are not classics or British.
https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/92-people-cant-name-all-these-classic-british-cars-an-image-can-you-learn?acct=00f6a7d2cf2656566c6578c8d8ce8c3a03&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=outbrain&utm_term=00054f69096095afa6dc5a96bfebffc1aa&pbid=00ebfbf93043a3531a395da2fd0bc99b2f&pbn=Radio+Times+%28Immediate+Media%29&scn=TV+Listings&adid=003a6ea45f130a8aacd3f73ba960d73716&mkcpgn=5bb630804c2c4126adc5ddbaf51adc3b&sg_uid=5bb630804c2c4126adc5ddbaf51adc3b
Not quite easy, very easy.
I could have got them all without the multiple choice answers
I think it must be aimed at an American audience?
Pigmy Pony
17-11-2018, 17:06
I got 39 out of 39, then gave up. The quiz was running so slow I was losing the will to live. Not sure whether it was the quiz or my laptop that was taking the piss, but quite a few new models have gained classic status since I started it. :(
Audio Al
30-11-2018, 01:50
This was in my local filling station :)
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/bigboobs/IMG_0143.jpg (https://smg.photobucket.com/user/bigboobs/media/IMG_0143.jpg.html)
1936 Austin All original , I did talk to the driver and said " I would like to go for a ride in this , BUT not quite yet " :D
Pigmy Pony
30-11-2018, 07:38
Terrible aerodynamics though. I bet it's a pig to drive over about 80 :(
Was the driver Herman Munster?
Audio Al
30-11-2018, 08:49
Was the driver Herman Munster?
No he was not , but did have the time of day to speak with someone who appreciated the vehicle ;)
Took the Brabster in yesterday for a full service, including oil change, cleaning out and 'recharging' the K&N air filters and replacing the oil and fuel filter. In terms of the latter, I always use those from WIX Racing, as the quality and performance from them is superb:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/kwbExe.png
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/mNK9tj.png
Details here: http://www.wixfilters.com/Content.aspx?ct=rc
And in terms of engine oil, to extract maximum performance/engine responsiveness, I always use Ester-based racing oils, my favourite being Motul 300V 5W30:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/goSpqR.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/2TgsGe.jpg
Not cheap though, as I need 8 litres of the stuff @ £35 for 2L! You can feel the difference in power and acceleration with it, though. It also makes the engine run as smooth as a very smooth thing. IME, nothing else compares. French liquid gold!
Filled her up with my favourite premium fuel, Texaco Supreme diesel, poured in some STP diesel injector cleaner into the tank, and now she's going like rocket ship! ZOOOOOOOM...... :eyebrows::eek::D
Marco.
Took the Brabster in yesterday for a full service, including oil change, cleaning out and 'recharging' the K&N air filters and replacing the oil and fuel filter. In terms of the latter, I always use those from WIX Racing, as the quality and performance from them is superb:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/923/kwbExe.png
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/mNK9tj.png
And in terms of engine oil, to extract maximum performance/responsiveness from the engine, I always use Ester-based racing types, my favourite being Motul 300V 5W30:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/921/goSpqR.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/2TgsGe.jpg
Not cheap though, as I need 8 litres of the stuff @ £35 for 2L! You can feel the difference in power and acceleration with it, though. It also makes the engine run as smooth as a very smooth thing. IME, nothing else compares.
Filled her up with my favourite premium fuel, Texaco Supreme diesel, poured in some STP diesel injector cleaner, and she's going like rocket ship! ZOOOOOOOM...... :eyebrows::eek::D
Marco.
intend using the higher octane unleaded with my new one. see how it does with it in. they say you get better mpg.
Possibly, although that's not why I use it. The most important thing (not the claimed higher octane levels) is that the premium fuels have better detergents in them, which prevent the build up of gunky deposits and keeps key parts of your engine clean, thus allowing it to perform to its maximum potential.
In that respect, don't be tempted with supermarket fuels, no matter how cheap they are, as they use very basic detergents, which don't keep your engine properly clean, thus IME are a false economy. Experiment with premium fuels from all the major suppliers, such as Shell, BP and Esso, although my car runs best on Texaco, who also do a 'Supreme Unleaded', see here: https://texaco.co.uk/motorists/our-motor-fuels
It's not as easy to find as the others, but if you've got a station near you which stocks it, then I'd give it a go. The one I use locally is the only remaining family-run filling station in the Wrexham area, and the service is superb, as I deal directly with the owner or his daughter.
It's only a small station (and so never really gets busy, which means that you can be in and out in 5 mins or less - no queues), and so they only stock a limited amount of the Supreme Diesel I like, which frequently runs out, so get this for customer service.... I spoke to the owner the other day and mentioned that the Supreme Diesel was always running out and often unavailable when I came to fill up.
Now, if I fill the tank up in the Brabster with said diesel I can spend the best part of £90, and I can do that sometimes three times a month, so he said that he'd call his supplier and arrange for a tanker to deliver a pot of Supreme Diesel, just for me, as he doesn't like disappointing his good customers!!:eek:
And true to his word, I went along yesterday and the pump reserved for Supreme Diesel had been replenished. Plus, he said that now he knows I'll be in regularly to use it, he'll make sure that it's kept stocked up. Therefore, he's now secured my permanent business!
How's that for personal service, eh? I couldn't imagine big commercial filling stations doing that!!:nono:
You'd have two hopes: Bob Hope and no hope.
Marco.
not many fuel stations here now. tesco and morrisons mostly... certainly no texaco now. small staions like that got muscled out by the big suppliers
Yup, but not in some small villages, certainly down here, which is why I support family-run businesses whenever I can. You've got to agree, that was pretty amazing service, eh?
Plus, the staff are so cheery and pleasant whenever you go in, and always up for a chat. Unlike the surly, scowling soulless zombies, normally found in bigger stations, who barely acknowledge your presence and simply couldn't give a damn! The experience is so soulless and impersonal.
That's why I enjoy living like it was in the 'good old days', as much as possible, where old-fashioned values and standards of service still exist:)
Marco.
There was a Shell station where I used to live where I would fill the S6 3 or 4 times a week, I used to do a lot of miles plus the Audi was a thirsty old beast. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and when I had a problem with my left leg and found walking very painful they used to come out of the shop to take payment and sometimes do the fill up for me if it was quiet. I used to return the favour by running the staff home if they were ready. A little bit of give and take goes a long way.
Nice one, Ian. It's the way that life should be! Helping out your fellow man. Quite simply, I like going to places where, as a customer, I still feel that I *matter*:)
Marco.
Yup, but not in some small villages, certainly down here, which is why I support them whenever I can! You've got to agree, that was pretty amazing service, eh?
Plus, the staff are so cheery and pleasant whenever you go in, and always up for a chat. Unlike the surly, scowling soulless zombies, normally found in bigger stations, who barely acknowledge your presence and simply couldn't give a damn!
That's why I enjoy living like it was in the 'good old days', as much as possible, where old-fashioned values and standards of service still exist:)
Marco.
yup, was good... i use the card at the pump in tesco usually.. dont have to try and walk to till and wait.. their top one in momentum ..its 99 octane i will ask when at toyota if they recommend using the higher octane or not
My view mate, is ask away and by all means take what you're told into consideration, but do your own research, try the fuels in question and learn from practical experience - and so ultimately trust your OWN judgement;)
Therefore, if *you* feel that the car goes better on some form of premium unleaded fuel, compared with the basic stuff, then that's all that matters!
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
01-12-2018, 15:38
I've long held that dealing with local independent suppliers is the way to go. I'm on first name terms with them all, and I know if I have a problem with something or just need some advice, they will bend over backwards to help.
One particular supplier gives me 'unofficial' credit - I pay them after I get paid. It's worth paying a little extra for this kind of service, but you know what, they often prove to be a bit cheaper than the big chains, who may sell you a Karcher pressure washer cheap, but pull your pants down if you just want a tube of silicone.
As the old saying goes, Steve: 'It's nice to be nice':)
Marco.
P.S So, dahling, where was that you said they pulled your panties down (PM me the postcode)? I'll be sure to wear my bestest Victoria's Secret silkies...:booty:
Pigmy Pony
01-12-2018, 16:01
My arse has its own postcode. SH17 0LE. But don't use your Sat Nav - it'll take you to Burnley. :D
Btw, I mentioned earlier about 'recharging' my K&N air filters, with a suitable 'recharging kit'. This is the process I was referring to:
https://youtu.be/Br4U0ExN3es
Basically, to maintain optimum performance, these filters need to be cleaned properly and lightly sprayed with the correct oil. Best air filters I've ever used, and if looked after properly, can last for years (unlike conventional items)!:cool:
Marco.
walpurgis
01-12-2018, 16:59
I knew what you meant Marco. :)
Thought you would do, Geoff!;)
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
01-12-2018, 17:09
K&N filters have been making bikes faster for years - it was a name you grew up with, like Micron expansion pipes and Piranha ignition.
yeah and meyerhoff lifters:eyebrows:
walpurgis
01-12-2018, 17:13
K&N filters have been making bikes faster for years - it was a name you grew up with, like Micron expansion pipes and Piranha ignition.
I had Denco spannies on my Kwaka.
Pigmy Pony
01-12-2018, 17:15
Allspeeds were another popular make. I wonder if any of these firms are still going?
K&N filters have been making bikes faster for years - it was a name you grew up with, like Micron expansion pipes and Piranha ignition.
Interesting, I didn't know that they had such a lengthy history. Never heard of the other two. I only discovered K&N a few years ago, when I became interested in souping up fast cars:)
They do notably increase performance (improving airflow), and I've found also change the engine note to a deeper 'growl', which I rather like. I also like the fact that they last a very long time, and so from that point of view are more environmentally friendly than the standard items.
Marco.
Took the little Honda Civic in for an oil and filter change last month. I was charged £55.00 for the air filter. I found this exact same one on line at Halfords for £7.95.
http://bit.ly/2rfgxUZ . Admittedly there was no labour charge but still, they have lost a regular customer.
Yatsushiro
02-12-2018, 11:31
Allspeeds were another popular make. I wonder if any of these firms are still going?
They are indeed:
http://gibsonexhausts.co.uk/index.php/allspeed
Took the little Honda Civic in for an oil and filter change last month. I was charged £55.00 for the air filter. I found this exact same one on line at Halfords for £7.95.
http://bit.ly/2rfgxUZ . Admittedly there was no labour charge but still, they have lost a regular customer.
Indeed, Graham - what a rip off! Did you go to a main dealer to get the job done? If so, that was your biggest mistake;)
For comparison, my guy (and he's *top notch*) charged me £80 labour (ex. VAT), for a FULL SERVICE on my car. Parts were extra, and I bought the oil. IME, finding a good independent garage to carry out work on your car, which you can trust, is worth its weight in gold. That's usually where you'll be looked after best. Most dealerships these days are a rip off.
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
02-12-2018, 13:13
Interesting, I didn't know that they had such a lengthy history. Never heard of the other two. I only discovered K&N a few years ago, when I became interested in souping up fast cars:)
They do notably increase performance (improving airflow), and I've found also change the engine note to a deeper 'growl', which I rather like. I also like the fact that they last a very long time, and so from that point of view are more environmentally friendly than the standard items.
Marco.
A quick search revealed that K&N invented that type of filter in 1969. My memory of them goes back to the late seventies where they were a common sight on big Kawasaki and Suzuki 4 strokes. My mate had some on his '81 GSX1100EX, and they did look pretty cool (obviously on bikes they were visible, and comprised one small filter directly fitted to each carb).
Piranha made pointless ignitions to be fitted to bikes that were using points (probably pretty much all bikes before about 1980, though I may be a bit out with this).
Micron made expansion chambers (among other things) which were a direct replacement for standard exhaust silencers on 2-stroke bikes. I think the shape increased back pressure and so performance, but as with changing air filters, it was necessary to increase jet size in the carburetors otherwise bike would usually run lean, and all sorts of engine damage could ensue.
If any of this is incorrect, I suspect Geoff or Grant would be more knowledgeable
Going back to the petrol discussion, my Dad used to work in the Shell terminal at Avonmouth, it was interesting watching the Shell, Murco, Jet, Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda tankers coming in to fill up from exactly the same tanks.
Even more interesting hearing how people's cars run better on Shell than supermarket fuel lol
You get what you pay for lol
only differences are the additives they put in to them. the fuel is the same
A quick search revealed that K&N invented that type of filter in 1969. My memory of them goes back to the late seventies where they were a common sight on big Kawasaki and Suzuki 4 strokes. My mate had some on his '81 GSX1100EX, and they did look pretty cool (obviously on bikes they were visible, and comprised one small filter directly fitted to each carb).
Piranha made pointless ignitions to be fitted to bikes that were using points (probably pretty much all bikes before about 1980, though I may be a bit out with this).
Micron made expansion chambers (among other things) which were a direct replacement for standard exhaust silencers on 2-stroke bikes. I think the shape increased back pressure and so performance, but as with changing air filters, it was necessary to increase jet size in the carburetors otherwise bike would usually run lean, and all sorts of engine damage could ensue.
If any of this is incorrect, I suspect Geoff or Grant would be more knowledgeable
Thanks for that, Steve. As I'm into tuning/modifying cars now, that sort of stuff interests me. I was too young, during the 70s, to be into motorbikes, so knew nothing about that stuff. Pedal bikes, yes, but motor bikes, no.
I got my first motorbike in 1981, but didn't start getting into them more seriously until later, when I obtained a gorgeous red and white Yamaha RD-350LC - now *that* was a fun 2-stroke!!
I race-tuned that bike to the max and it was a total RIOT - breathtakingly quick, especially in acceleration, due to a rather favourable power-to-weight ratio (a total wheely machine), sounded as sweet as a nut (famous high-pitched whine), with the sports pipes I had on it, and something the girlies loved a ride on!:eyebrows:
Plus, there's nothing to beat the smell of burned 2-stroke oil... Big, smooth 4-stokes, back then, were for 'poofs';)
Marco.
only differences are the additives they put in to them. the fuel is the same
Exactly - and *that* is what makes the difference!
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
02-12-2018, 14:28
Thanks for that, Steve. As I'm into tuning/modifying cars now, that sort of stuff interests me. I was too young, during the 70s, to be into motorbikes, so knew nothing about that stuff. Pedal bikes, yes, but motor bikes, no.
I got my first motorbike in 1981, but didn't start getting into them more seriously until later, when I obtained a gorgeous red and white Yamaha RD-350LC - now *that* was a fun 2-stroke!!
I race-tuned that bike to the max and it was a total hoot - breathtakingly quick, especially in acceleration, due to a rather favourable power-to-weight ratio (a total wheely machine), sounded as sweet as a nut (famous high-pitched whine), with the sports pipes I had on it, and something the girlies loved a ride on!:eyebrows:
Plus, there's nothing to beat the smell of burned 2-stroke oil... Big, smooth 4-stokes, back then, were for 'poofs';)
Marco.
You are so right Marco, the smell of burned 2-stroke takes me back to my yoof, even more than cut grass!
And as for the 4-strokes, I recall going flat-out (about 90) with my chin on the tanks of my Suzuki X7, tailing a huge cloud of blue smoke, when a Honda CX500 wafted past at about a ton, making no smoke, and me thinking "smug bastard, I'll get you back one day".
Those Yam lc's were wicked fast in their day, and if I remember correctly, the stock exhaust was pretty much expansion pipes. The first 250 lc's were said to be responsible for the government saying "enough is enough" to the 250 learner laws.
If I had the funds though, my 'nostalgia bike' would be an earlier RD 250 or 400 with coffin tank, or if I was really minted I'd go for an early Honda CBX1000. All of these bikes (and especially the lc's) cost fortunes these days.
Still gives me a chubby (and brings back so many fond memories), just listening to this now:
https://youtu.be/dDqsZaiCG2M
Used to burn off and totally embarrass many a boy-racer in their XR3is;)
Marco.
P.S Have you been Christmas shopping yet in Shrewsbury?:)
Exactly - and *that* is what makes the difference!
Marco.
Again I'm going back a few years to when my Dad work for Shell but it was very hit or miss as to whether the additives where actually added or not.
Good job then I don't use Shell;)
Marco.
Good job then I don't use Shell;)
Marco.
You probably do but without knowing it lol
Ha - I've got my own feed direct from the refinery...:eyebrows:
Marco.
Just looking back at the 350LCs
Amazing bikes, in a slightly scary kinda way, a mate had one and even from the pillion seat it felt overpowered. Monumental power between 8250rpm and 8255rpm and bugger all else, at least that's how it felt. I was continuously face butting the back of his helmet from the constant gear changes
I remember him having a box full of holed pistons in his garage and another box full of stretched chains, it seems both were considered service items lol
You are so right Marco, the smell of burned 2-stroke takes me back to my yoof, even more than cut grass!
And as for the 4-strokes, I recall going flat-out (about 90) with my chin on the tanks of my Suzuki X7, tailing a huge cloud of blue smoke, when a Honda CX500 wafted past at about a ton, making no smoke, and me thinking "smug bastard, I'll get you back one day".
Those Yam lc's were wicked fast in their day, and if I remember correctly, the stock exhaust was pretty much expansion pipes. The first 250 lc's were said to be responsible for the government saying "enough is enough" to the 250 learner laws.
If I had the funds though, my 'nostalgia bike' would be an earlier RD 250 or 400 with coffin tank, or if I was really minted I'd go for an early Honda CBX1000. All of these bikes (and especially the lc's) cost fortunes these days.
Just for you Steve this is my mate's CBX1000/VFR750/Ducati916 hybrid. Marco, note the K&N filters
http://i68.tinypic.com/69dcox.jpg
RobbieGong
02-12-2018, 18:44
Just for you Steve this is my mate's CBX1000/VFR750/Ducati916 hybrid. Marco, note the K&N filters
http://i68.tinypic.com/69dcox.jpg
Yeah, I like that Ian :thumbsup:
It is quite a beast. The engine is now 1250cc and tuned, the rear end is Honda VFR750 single sided swing arm designed by Renault Elf, the front forks are Ducati as is the bodywork and under seat exhausts. It certainly turns heads.
Pigmy Pony
02-12-2018, 21:49
That, Ian, is a hugely impressive bike - I can see the provenance quite clearly, but the result looks to me well thought out, with no one part overshadowing the next (with the exception of that fabulous across-the-frame six and so it should!)
Honda really got it right with that CBX motor - by making it a stressed member of the frame, and (I think) putting the alternator behind the crankshaft, the head could be viewed in all its 24" wide glory! Kawasaki's similar vintage Z1300 six could never look that impressive as they hid the engine behind a giant radiator (I think outright power was their priority.
Sorry if I'm going on a bit, that picture is giving me big willy :)
Just for you Steve this is my mate's CBX1000/VFR750/Ducati916 hybrid. Marco, note the K&N filters
http://i68.tinypic.com/69dcox.jpg
That's one sexy set of wheels, Ian. A proper bike, unlike most of what's produced now, and clearly owned by a genuine enthusiast. Love the colour too, and yes I spy the K&Ns!:respect:
Marco.
Got my new car today ''Tis awesome lol. Might take a few months to work out what everything does but it's still a nice drive even without all the fancy extras.
I'm free. Just got the scooter to buy now which will be soon
Got my new car today ''Tis awesome lol. Might take a few months to work out what everything does but it's still a nice drive even without all the fancy extras.
I'm free. Just got the scooter to buy now which will be soonWhat did you get? A Honda CRV?
And the scooter?
Got my new car today ''Tis awesome lol. Might take a few months to work out what everything does but it's still a nice drive even without all the fancy extras.
I'm free. Just got the scooter to buy now which will be soon
Do you actually still get handbooks in new cars?
They must be the size of a telephone directory bearing in mind all the gadgets & gizmos in even basic cars
Got my new car today ''Tis awesome lol. Might take a few months to work out what everything does but it's still a nice drive even without all the fancy extras.
I'm free. Just got the scooter to buy now which will be soon
How's the new car Grant?, it looks very nice in the pictures you posted. There's something exciting about a new car, I've driven a few but not had one brand new. The newest I had was the Audi S6 which was a couple of years old when I got it, even so I was like a dog with two willies in a street full of lamp posts. I hope you really enjoy your new wheels.
rmcin626
06-12-2018, 08:15
Enjoy the new car Grant, a bit more freedom for you
What did you get? A Honda CRV?
And the scooter?
a Toyota C-RV hybrid... scooter is a mobility one....
Do you actually still get handbooks in new cars?
They must be the size of a telephone directory bearing in mind all the gadgets & gizmos in even basic cars
Yup, you do; quite a thick one as you reckoned. too much to take in all at once tho.
How's the new car Grant?, it looks very nice in the pictures you posted. There's something exciting about a new car, I've driven a few but not had one brand new. The newest I had was the Audi S6 which was a couple of years old when I got it, even so I was like a dog with two willies in a street full of lamp posts. I hope you really enjoy your new wheels.
Will get a better shot today hopefully. weather was atrocious yesterday and it was late on when i got back
Enjoy the new car Grant, a bit more freedom for you
cheers Robin.. Yup, hoping to get about more:)
one pic so far. only via iphone so not great
https://imageshack.com/a/img923/8374/hYtMV6.jpg
ignore the weed;)
maybe a bit big. try this
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/hYtMV6.jpg
walpurgis
06-12-2018, 10:17
Looks good mate :thumbsup:.
I won't tell anybody about the weed, what you smoke is your business. ;)
Looks surprisingly bad-ass:eyebrows:
Wot's the inside like? I believe you mentioned black leather seats...:)
Marco.
Looks surprisingly bad-ass:eyebrows:
Wot's the inside like? I believe you mentioned black leather seats...:)
Marco.
will get a rear shot which is bad ass too with the space age design... yup will photo the interior too which is quite interesting.. black leather and piano black sections. diamond styled door panels and leather styled top dash.
going out shortly as my meds have just been delivered.
will get a rear shot which is bad ass too with the space age design... yup will photo the interior too which is quite interesting.. black leather and piano black sections. diamond styled door panels and leather styled top dash.
going out shortly as my meds have just been delivered.
You mixing the meds with the weed?
Beobloke
06-12-2018, 12:50
Do you actually still get handbooks in new cars?
They must be the size of a telephone directory bearing in mind all the gadgets & gizmos in even basic cars
Generally you get two manuals these days - a 'get-you-going' one with all the basics and the full one which tells you everything.
And, yes, the latter usually is the thickness of an old RS catalogue...
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Indeed, Graham - what a rip off! Did you go to a main dealer to get the job done? If so, that was your biggest mistake;)
For comparison, my guy (and he's *top notch*) charged me £80 labour (ex. VAT), for a FULL SERVICE on my car. Parts were extra, and I bought the oil. IME, finding a good independent garage to carry out work on your car, which you can trust, is worth its weight in gold. That's usually where you'll be looked after best. Most dealerships these days are a rip off.
Marco.
Indeed, Marco, this was an independent local garage. I have used them before for my Volvo without issues. As I Said, there was no labour charge which probably would have been around £60.00 so I'm not really out of pocket, I would just rather the bill be transparent and honest.
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Some pics of inside etc... weather has been atrocious.
Noice... Decent head unit with DAB radio, cool. Like the wheels, too! Are they standard or extra?:)
Marco.
Indeed, Marco, this was an independent local garage. I have used them before for my Volvo without issues. As I Said, there was no labour charge which probably would have been around £60.00 so I'm not really out of pocket, I would just rather the bill be transparent and honest.
Defo:)
And because it wasn't, they'd definitely have lost my business. These days, I only deal with trusted professionals, who are 100% honest and upfront about everything. I got on so well with my 'mechanic' (I hesitate to call him that, as his level of expertise, especially in relation to engine management software/tuning far exceeds that), he became a personal friend.
Whenever I'm looking at buying a new (second-hand) car, he'll come with me at night after working hours, in his own free time, to check it out for me (in terms of bodywork, etc) and also plug it into his portable diagnostics computer, so that I know that I'm not going to be getting a 'pup'. He never wants paid, but I always sort him out with a suitable quantity of Prosecco (his favourite tipple)!;)
*That*, if you can, is how to do business.
Marco.
Noice... Decent head unit with DAB radio, cool. Like the wheels, too! Are they standard or extra?:)
Marco.
standard with that model. 18" as well. think its called diamond cut
Yup, that's exactly what it's called - nice. Good having 18" rims, too:)
Marco.
Lovely Grant.
Happy new car:cool:
Does it have that eerie electric only stealth mode?
Yup, that's exactly what it's called - nice. Good having 18" rims, too:)
Marco.
You won't be saying that when you have to replace the tyres lol.
Saying that I got two 17" Rainsport 3s for £130 from Blackcircles
Lol - Granty should worry... Mine are 19s, fitted with super-low profile tyres: 255/30/ZR19, and I use Michelin Pilot Super Sports!;)
Marco.
Lol - Granty should worry... Mine are 19s, fitted with super-low profile tyres: 255/30/ZR19, and I use Michelin Pilot Super Sports!;)
Marco.
A set of four would cost more than my whole car is worth:lol:
Heh-heh... Yes, I really 'enjoy' getting punctures!:eek:
Marco.
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Lovely Grant.
Happy new car:cool:
Does it have that eerie electric only stealth mode?
yup.. its eerie ..you start it and it lights up but no noise at all. then drives away silently...usually, but depends on battery charge
Yesh, the only noise is from your arse:eyebrows:
Marco.
Yesh, the only noise is from your arse:eyebrows:
Marco.
lol... an eerie phut, phut eh?
Car got its first wash today... had 5 guys hand wash and chamois dry it... One thing re a white car, it needs washed a lot.... looking quite the spruce goose again:lol:
walpurgis
14-12-2018, 18:00
My car is white. I find it shows dirt less than other colours. It's getting grubby now, but hasn't been washed since the end of summer. I'll bung it through the car wash for xmas.
My car is white. I find it shows dirt less than other colours. It's getting grubby now, but hasn't been washed since the end of summer. I'll bung it through the car wash for xmas.
Odd. Mine shows everything. My old silver one was better at hiding stuff.
I don't mind as this is worth keeping smart
an update on the new car... even tho my pain levels have been high and weather poor, ive managed to use it nearly every day. Thoroughly enjoying it and getting used to all its gadgets, of which there are a lot.
Best car ive had I'd say. holds rd well, and very little body roll surprisingly for its height. Fuel economy even with everything on, its pretty good, and superb without anything on... i nearly got 90mpg out of it once...but average at moment is late 40's with aircon, lights, stereo(which is very good) etc all blasting away.
The scooter is up and running too, as is the hoist... its a little tricky to use and ive managed to bang the hoist into the back door outer rim twice already:doh: fortunately no lasting damage...
walpurgis
21-12-2018, 18:08
Not seen a piccie of the scooter yet Grant.
Not seen a piccie of the scooter yet Grant.
need to take one next time its out
an update on the new car... even tho my pain levels have been high and weather poor, ive managed to use it nearly every day. Thoroughly enjoying it and getting used to all its gadgets, of which there are a lot.
Best car ive had I'd say. holds rd well, and very little body roll surprisingly for its height. Fuel economy even with everything on, its pretty good, and superb without anything on... i nearly got 90mpg out of it once...but average at moment is late 40's with aircon, lights, stereo(which is very good) etc all blasting away.
The scooter is up and running too, as is the hoist... its a little tricky to use and ive managed to bang the hoist into the back door outer rim twice already:doh: fortunately no lasting damage...
Lol... I can almost *feel* your joy, mate! I'm pleased for you, and long may it continue. Enjoy and have FUN. It's ultimately what life's all about, as there's WAY too much doom and gloom around these days!:cool:
Just don't be tempted to have a wee tipple, no matter how small, before getting behind the wheel;)
Marco.
Lol... I can almost *feel* your joy, mate! I'm pleased for you, and long may it continue. Enjoy and have FUN. It's ultimately what life's all about, as there's WAY too much doom and gloom around these days!:cool:
Just don't be tempted to have a wee tipple, no matter how small, before getting behind the wheel;)
Marco.
cheers...no, im still T-Total...well, coffee total actually.:lol:
Had the car out today and as it was a nice day took a pic or 2... this is at lidl and gives a good view of the back, which is a love it or hate style i guess.
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got it washed now so home and shiny new again
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rmcin626
30-01-2019, 14:14
A shot of the scooter in back and the hoist. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190130/cba358b8f064d46337629fa7a5430b72.jpg
Any roof for the driver
Pigmy Pony
30-01-2019, 14:20
Looks pretty roomy back there, is back seat removed or just folded down?
Looks pretty roomy back there, is back seat removed or just folded down?
not a bad size in back tbh. its deceptive from outside. yup, the bigger seat back is folded over. doesn't go full flat in back, but its doable. its a 3 seater now, but can take the scooter out and go back to full capacity, although the hoist takes up a fair bit of boot.
Still enjoying the new car. went for a run today again and over mostly 50/40 and 30 zones plus some motorway i still achieved over 65mpg. Makes a big difference when you dont have the heaters on or lights etc. was at 80mpg at the turnaround point.
walpurgis
27-02-2019, 16:02
No picking up dodgy birds! :D
No picking up dodgy birds! :DShite all over the bonnet [emoji23]
Bloody pigeons
walpurgis
03-04-2019, 15:45
Got back from taking the car for its annual service a little while ago. The MOT is done and I've just taxed it (free). That's a relief, sorted for another year! (insurance due in September though)
Got back from taking the car for its annual service a little while ago. The MOT is done and I've just taxed it (free). That's a relief, sorted for another year! (insurance due in September though)
thats good news.... i dont have that now fortunately
walpurgis
03-04-2019, 16:02
thats good news.... i dont have that now fortunately
The car's only done 18k since I bought it new five years ago. It's still on the main dealer service plan, which I think I'll cancel now, as I can maintain it myself. I'm not too worried about further service stamps in the book. The car's declining value make them not really worth the expense.
The car's only done 18k since I bought it new five years ago. It's still on the main dealer service plan, which I think I'll cancel now, as I can maintain it myself. I'm not too worried about further service stamps in the book. The car's declining value make them not really worth the expense.
still under 1000 miles on mine lol
walpurgis
03-04-2019, 16:41
still under 1000 miles on mine lol
The first 5k seemed to take ages, then the rest just piled on without me really noticing.
Beobloke
04-04-2019, 11:47
Well, it’s all change on the car front in the Beobloke household. The Mercedes estate has gone due to the huge list of advisories from the MOT last year, plus the ever-present worry of the SBC pump reaching the end of its pre-programmed life and requiring replacement for £1300. (for those of you who know early W211 Mercs, you’ll know about the SBC pump. For the rest of you, for god’s sake research it before you buy one!).
Of course, you know what’s coming, don’t you? Yes, that’s right; I listed it for sale on a Sunday and the SBC pump flashed up its end-of-serviceable-life warning three days later. After much swearing, I confessed the issue, knocked £1000 off the price and it sold two days later to a very nice chap who caught the train down to Hampshire from Carlisle to buy it without even seeing it.
So, this left me with a conundrum – what to buy. I wanted affordable and cheap to fix (and no bloody SBC pump…) but wanted a manual for a change and something with a bit of poke, after 18 months in the wilderness with only four cylinders under my right foot.
Well, after a few test drives and a brief flirtation with an MG ZT V6 or two, salvation came in the form of a…………………………Mondeo! It’s a 2005 Ghia X loaded with toys (including heated and cooled seats – the latter is good, but weird!) and in absolutely mint condition. I bought it from a chap in a big and very swish house near Goodwood who is a collector and has 45 cars (well, 44 now…) and a soft spot for rare Fords. “Rare Fords?” I hear you cry. “It’s a flippin’ Mondeo FFS – what’s rare about it?”. Whilst it is true that Mondeos are not exactly uncommon, they definitely are when in Ghia X trim, and loaded up with a 6 speed manual box and a 3.0 V6 under the bonnet, which is what this one sports. It’s basically a slightly de-tuned ST220 with softer suspension and a more sophisticated demeanour.
Anyway, it drives like new, goes like stink and I like it. I like it very much indeed.
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looks in pristine nick. Good motors the mondeos
I had a 2.2 diesel ST version, lovely car, all the toys but probably the worst car I’ve had for things going wrong. Gear selection, dual mass flywheel, suspension faults & it seemed to eat tyres. Put me off Fords for good.
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Nice one, Adam. I do like Mondeos, as the engines are sporty and usually perform very well. I love the interior, which is really tidy, but I'm not keen on the colour of the car itself. However, that's just me. I'd also like to see some fatter, sportier alloys fitted with lower-profile tyres, which I think would set the car off more and showcase its sporty DNA:)
Anyway, enjoy it, and I hope it serves you well:cool:
Marco.
Really is a very nice car. It and the later models were designed by the same team that do work for VW and it shows. Yours has a real peach of an engine too.
Beobloke
04-04-2019, 16:06
I had a 2.2 diesel ST version, lovely car, all the toys but probably the worst car I’ve had for things going wrong. Gear selection, dual mass flywheel, suspension faults & it seemed to eat tyres. Put me off Fords for good.
Maybe it's a diesel thing. The last Mondeo I had was a 52 plate TDCi and it drove superbly but was an unreliable shed that cost me £1300 in the 5 months that I owned it. In addition, parts prices were double what I was used to as it was diesel - it put me off diesel for life! On the other hand, I later had a petrol Focus and that cost me absolutely nothing in repairs in my 2 years of ownership. As an aside, I was recently looking at its MOT history since I sold it 5 years ago - PASS(No advisories)/PASS(No advisories)/PASS(No advisories)/PASS(Worn tyre)/PASS(No advisories)!
Nice one, Adam. I do like Mondeos, as the engines are sporty and usually perform very well. I love the interior, which is really tidy, but I'm not keen on the colour of the car itself. However, that's just me. I'd also like to see some fatter, sportier alloys fitted with lower-profile tyres, which I think would set the car off more and showcase its sporty DNA:)
Anyway, enjoy it, and I hope it serves you well:cool:
Marco.
No, I like the whole 'Q-car' aspect of it so I won't be fitting any sporting additions to it! Also, I really like the colour - it's a deep metallic blue and the finish is superb. I was lazy with the Merc and took it to the local Polish chaps for washing, but I'll be going back to doing this one myself. I've even found myself glancing at car cleaning and detailing products which is a horrendous slippery slope!
Maybe it's a diesel thing
Certainly the dual mass flywheel was, it's some kind of arrangement to reduce the vibration from a diesel engine but was prone to faults. I was told by someone who looked at it for me that mini cab drivers with diesel mondeo's replaced it with a solid flywheel from a transit.
walpurgis
04-04-2019, 16:36
Never understood why it was suddenly decided we needed dual mass flywheels in the first place. Older diesels drove fine without them. More pandering to the gimmick market.
Never understood why it was suddenly decided we needed dual mass flywheels in the first place. Older diesels drove fine without them. More pandering to the gimmick market.
Certainly expensive to sort out when they go wrong. I sold the car on with the problem (& a number of others) to a friend of a friend who was aware of all the faults, a bit of the exhaust fell off on his journey home.
No, I like the whole 'Q-car' aspect of it so I won't be fitting any sporting additions to it! Also, I really like the colour - it's a deep metallic blue and the finish is superb. I was lazy with the Merc and took it to the local Polish chaps for washing, but I'll be going back to doing this one myself. I've even found myself glancing at car cleaning and detailing products which is a horrendous slippery slope!
That's cool, mate. It's for you to like, not me:)
Detailing is a lot of fun, and if you think the car's got a good paint finish on it now, wait until you see it after it's been detailed! Also, it's always better cleaning the car yourself with proper products. Halfords carry a great range of car cleaning items.
Marco.
mine is needing washed. keep forgetting :doh:
walpurgis
04-04-2019, 17:02
mine is needing washed. keep forgetting :doh:
They washed mine and hoovered inside yesterday when it was serviced. First clean it's had since September! :)
Yup needs hoo wring too. I've got a cordless. Just need someone to do it.
Yup needs hoo wring too.
On a HOO far away?:D;)
Marco.
rmcin626
04-04-2019, 18:41
That's cool, mate. It's for you to like, not me:)
Detailing is a lot of fun, and if you think the car's got a good paint finish on it now, wait until you see it after it's been detailed! Also, it's always better cleaning the car yourself with proper products. Halfords carry a great range of car cleaning items.
Marco.
My Q5 has been detailed since it was purchased and looks great, just needs a quick wash by me and looks great.
My 19 year old BMW 323ci was ( unbelievably ) recalled a couple of years ago by the main dealer to have an airbag module replaced. I don't use the car much and it was in a bit of a state, they came and collected it from here, did a mini service and valeted it inside and out. When they bought it back the chap told me he noticed the oil pressure warning light came on but there was plenty of oil and they found the switch was faulty and replaced it. Total cost, nothing, FOC. He said as the ci models are now becoming sought after they did the extra work to keep it nice, can't say fairer than that.
Ninanina
04-04-2019, 20:10
Another MOT passed with no advisories..... :)
A couple of rear tyres and a quick service was all she needed... 120,000 and still going strong.. :)
Changed the rear discs and pads on my Audi Q3 today. Did the fronts on Saturday past so all good now. I’m really well pleased, saved pots of money and got a warm feeling inside having done it myself :)
Spot the difference!
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Ninanina
04-04-2019, 20:53
John... shiny :)
The old ones look done for... so glad you managed to replace them yourself...
The only brake stuff we've done was a new set of front pads on the old Merc... got proper Merc pads which were not expensive at all and I think it only took about and hour & half including bleeding ...
The Prius I don't touch, I just put it in for a cheapo service with Toyota each year and get them to do the MOT at the same time... This years bill was about £250 which included a service, new wipers all round, 2 new rear tyres and the MOT which I didn't think was too bad
So hopefully another year of trouble free motoring and upto 65 mpg, can't be bad
That's cheap motoring Nina! .... and good service from your dealer.
John... shiny :)
The old ones look done for... so glad you managed to replace them yourself...
The only brake stuff we've done was a new set of front pads on the old Merc... got proper Merc pads which were not expensive at all and I think it only took about and hour & half including bleeding ...
The Prius I don't touch, I just put it in for a cheapo service with Toyota each year and get them to do the MOT at the same time... This years bill was about £250 which included a service, new wipers all round, 2 new rear tyres and the MOT which I didn't think was too bad
So hopefully another year of trouble free motoring and upto 65 mpg, can't be badYup my car uses very similar internals to prius. Car is great and mpg can be good depending.
walpurgis
04-04-2019, 21:29
I can't think of a car cheaper to run than mine apart from something all electric maybe, which I wouldn't want. Got a hankering for something a bit sportier at the moment though! :)
All electrics are expensive to buyand limit u to distance. In and around London I guess they would be good. I wouldn't say no since getting the hybrid
Pigmy Pony
04-04-2019, 21:50
Changed the rear discs and pads on my Audi Q3 today. Did the fronts on Saturday past so all good now. I’m really well pleased, saved pots of money and got a warm feeling inside having done it myself :)
Spot the difference!
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Well done John, now you can do your own brakes there'll be no stopping you. :D
Ninanina
04-04-2019, 22:15
All electrics are expensive to buyand limit u to distance. In and around London I guess they would be good. I wouldn't say no since getting the hybrid
What hybrid do you have Grant ?
I know a lot of people hate the Prius but to be honest it's the most reliable car I've ever had and my local Toyota dealer is fantastic... I never feel like they were 'ripping' me off... just great service and very reasonable prices...
Is the Prius fun to drive? No not particularly... does it ride the best? no... is it the most trouble free motoring? yes.... I've now done about 13,000 miles on the Prius and I've had to do nothing but a yearly service with the Hybrid Health Check (free with the service) I've not even replaced a bulb as yet so I cannot complain
What hybrid do you have Grant ?
I know a lot of people hate the Prius but to be honest it's the most reliable car I've ever had and my local Toyota dealer is fantastic... I never feel like they were 'ripping' me off... just great service and very reasonable prices...
Is the Prius fun to drive? No not particularly... does it ride the best? no... is it the most trouble free motoring? yes.... I've now done about 13,000 miles on the Prius and I've had to do nothing but a yearly service with the Hybrid Health Check (free with the service) I've not even replaced a bulb as yet so I cannot complainToyota C-HR Hybrid.
Sporty looker. Coupe High rider supposedly
Well done John, now you can do your own brakes there'll be no stopping you. :D
:doh: that was terrible, I liked it! :D
Audio Al
05-04-2019, 06:21
Looks like you bagged a bargain Adam , Great colour as well :)
Audio Al
05-04-2019, 06:36
Changed the rear discs and pads on my Audi Q3 today. Did the fronts on Saturday past so all good now. I’m really well pleased, saved pots of money and got a warm feeling inside having done it myself :)
Spot the difference!
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Its amazing what you can do with a tin of P38 and some rattle can silver paint ;)
Its amazing what you can do with a tin of P38 and some rattle can silver paint ;)
Thought you’d have had them on the lathe Al!
They are actually painted believe it or not, it’s the way they come now, coated is the term. Some sort of polymer or something, no oil to clean off before fitting which is handy!
Beobloke
05-04-2019, 10:18
Is the Prius fun to drive? No not particularly... does it ride the best? no...
This sums up Toyotas in general for me and is why I will never own one. To me they are an automotive white good, designed purely to do a job. Admittedly they do this job well but, for me, driving a car is about so much more than just getting from A to B.
The last Toyota I drove was a shiny new Avensis hire car a year or so ago. I had it for three days and when I handed it back I was quite angry with it. There was absolutely nothing about it that I could criticise but, equally, absolutely nothing about it that I could say was exciting, or that I really liked. Its sense of bland, inoffensive, quiet, competent mediocrity made me cross!
I actually really like the look of Grant’s C-HR but I wouldn’t ever want to drive one, as I know it would ruin the illusion!
Then again, I adore old Range Rovers so perhaps my vehicular ponderings should be viewed with grave suspicion...
This sums up Toyotas in general for me and is why I will never own one. To me they are an automotive white good, designed purely to do a job. Admittedly they do this job well but, for me, driving a car is about so much more than just getting from A to B.
The last Toyota I drove was a shiny new Avensis hire car a year or so ago. I had it for three days and when I handed it back I was quite angry with it. There was absolutely nothing about it that I could criticise but, equally, absolutely nothing about it that I could say was exciting, or that I really liked. Its sense of bland, inoffensive, quiet, competent mediocrity made me cross!
I actually really like the look of Grant’s C-HR but I wouldn’t ever want to drive one, as I know it would ruin the illusion!
Then again, I adore old Range Rovers so perhaps my vehicular ponderings should be viewed with grave suspicion...
the chr is a looker, but its not a super fast sports car. its not slow and it handles very well; the multilink rear suspension allows you a fair bit of liberty taking for a fairly high car, sporty wise. 120hp 1.8l engine is sprightly enough, but the cvt holds it back performance wise. still it is nippier at lower speeds. 0-60 is nothing to write home about but the 0-25 is very good at roundabouts.
i might add it doesnt have that silly prius gear knob. a proper auto gear shift. its safety kit and fancy extras are top of the pile tho, many out of the lexus
This sums up Toyotas in general for me and is why I will never own one. To me they are an automotive white good, designed purely to do a job. Admittedly they do this job well but, for me, driving a car is about so much more than just getting from A to B.
The last Toyota I drove was a shiny new Avensis hire car a year or so ago. I had it for three days and when I handed it back I was quite angry with it. There was absolutely nothing about it that I could criticise but, equally, absolutely nothing about it that I could say was exciting, or that I really liked. Its sense of bland, inoffensive, quiet, competent mediocrity made me cross!
I actually really like the look of Grant’s C-HR but I wouldn’t ever want to drive one, as I know it would ruin the illusion!
Then again, I adore old Range Rovers so perhaps my vehicular ponderings should be viewed with grave suspicion...
I owned an Avensis for about 7 years and in many ways it was the best car I've ever had, quiet, comfortable, faultlessly reliable (despite only being serviced twice) when I sold it at ten years old with 160000 miles on it all that had been replaced was the starter motor and clutch, everything else was original (apart from tyres and pads)
It was also so monumentally boring you could forget you were driving it, totally uninspiring in every way.
Unlike my Avensis in my previous post my current Saab is disgracing itself, it ate its own turbo 2 months ago forcing me to replace it with a bigger one;) however all that extra boost has now blown a bloody great hole in the intercooler. Doh!
This sums up Toyotas in general for me and is why I will never own one. To me they are an automotive white good, designed purely to do a job. Admittedly they do this job well but, for me, driving a car is about so much more than just getting from A to B.
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Celica and Supra owners might disagree...
Celica and Supra owners might disagree...
...as well as MR2 owners - especially the turbo variety.
This sums up Toyotas in general for me and is why I will never own one. To me they are an automotive white good...
Mine was red
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190405/b86bcd788d49ec356727be717520eb7f.jpg
Ninanina
05-04-2019, 17:31
Toyota C-HR Hybrid.
Sporty looker. Coupe High rider supposedly
Oh Grant the C-HR is a lovely vehicle, I looked at one in the Toyota dealer when I was there, very nice
My courtesy car was a brand new Hybrid Yaris which was super and handled pretty well too
Oh Grant the C-HR is a lovely vehicle, I looked at one in the Toyota dealer when I was there, very nice
My courtesy car was a brand new Hybrid Yaris which was super and handled pretty well tooThanks yes it's very well put together. Nice materials etc. I'm pleased as punch with it lol
Ninanina
05-04-2019, 17:40
I totally agree with everyones comments on Toyota's, and I think Japanese cars in general, they are definitely boring and their ride and handling is nothing to write home about but for the time being the Prius suits my needs and as peeps have said they are super reliable
When I have the funds, and the inclination, I will treat myself to a Boxster but until then i'm happy to run a reliable and fuss free car
I might, in the meantime, get another Merc though
Most manufacturers make at least one boring car. For the people who want a boring car. Which is a lot of people. But there are loads of Jap cars with power and good handling too.
If I live long enough I might get something more exciting next time lol. I could have had a BMW but tbh the Toyota was nicer motor. The staff at the dealers were nicer too
Ninanina
05-04-2019, 18:00
If I live long enough I might get something more exciting next time lol. I could have had a BMW but tbh the Toyota was nicer motor. The staff at the dealers were nicer too
If your Toyota dealer is anything like the two dealers I've used then you will be very pleasantly surprised. They have been absolutely fantastic in every way and they don't rip you off either
I purchased mine from one Toyota dealer and the sales side of things were perfect but I guess you really find out how good they are with after sales service and I have to report that was super as well. I had a couple of issues when I first got the Prius, just minor like a squeal from the front brakes and I can't remember the other thing and they took it in, gave me a courtesy car, and I picked it up the next day all sorted and obviously no charge
The second dealer I use, as it's a bit closer to me, for servicing, have also been fantastic
The service I just had done, with a couple of new rear tyres, their tyre price was cheaper than I could have got them, even Black Circles were more expensive
Yup so far they have been good. BMW were pretty snooty tbh.
I totally agree with everyones comments on Toyota's, and I think Japanese cars in general, they are definitely boring and their ride and handling is nothing to write home about but for the time being the Prius suits my needs and as peeps have said they are super reliable
When I have the funds, and the inclination, I will treat myself to a Boxster but until then i'm happy to run a reliable and fuss free car
I might, in the meantime, get another Merc though
My sister wants to sell her Boxter and she's up the road from you in Southampton, sounds like fate to me lol
Ninanina
05-04-2019, 18:26
My sister wants to sell her Boxter and she's up the road from you in Southampton, sounds like fate to me lol
Ooooo don't tempt me Ian :D
I think it might be a while before I get the Boxster but one day it will happen
A 911 [proper Porsche] would be much more fun;)
Marco.
A 911 [proper Porsche] would be much more fun;)
Marco.
Not driven either then?
A friend of mine went from a Mk2 MR2 to a Porsche 911 Carrera. He only went in the dealers to get new windscreen wiper for the MR2. He then traded the Carrera for a Suberu Imprezza turbo. He reckoned the scooby was better in every respect. Then he acquired young children and had to trade in the Imprezza for a Forester. Not the quick one, either.
Audio Al
07-04-2019, 15:35
If you get one , this is the ONE TO GET :eyebrows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOWt0Ryw8Es
Not driven either then?
Yes, and the 911 is the daddy.
Marco.
A friend of mine went from a Mk2 MR2 to a Porsche 911 Carrera. He only went in the dealers to get new windscreen wiper for the MR2. He then traded the Carrera for a Suberu Imprezza turbo. He reckoned the scooby was better in every respect. Then he acquired young children and had to trade in the Imprezza for a Forester. Not the quick one, either.
Lol - depends what you're looking for. Totally different cars. I like a bit of class, with sporty cars (especially with interiors), and for me, the "scooby" has none - too 'boy racer'. It's fast though, I'll give it that!:D
Marco.
Yes, and the 911 is the daddy.
Marco.
Both the Boxster and the Cayman are proper Porsches - if anything the 911 has changed so much it's a caricature of its former self.
A 911 [proper Porsche] would be much more fun;)
Marco.
Alright if you have deep pockets, even my sister's Boxster has cost loads. She wants to go back to the Audi TT, she's had four, the last one being the scary TT RS.
If you get one , this is the ONE TO GET :eyebrows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOWt0Ryw8Es
Awesome, apart from the colour scheme!
Marco.
Alright if you have deep pockets, even my sister's Boxster has cost loads. She wants to go back to the Audi TT, she's had four, the last one being the scary TT RS.
Don't get me wrong, the Boxter's still a lovely car (I like Justers', of this parish), but 911s are just pure sex on wheels:)
Marco.
Both the Boxster and the Cayman are proper Porsches - if anything the 911 has changed so much it's a caricature of its former self.
In your opinion, and besides, my comment was largely tongue-in-cheek.
Marco.
In your opinion, and besides, my comment was largely tongue-in-cheek.
Marco.
Also in the opinion of people who drive these and other top marques, then write about them for a living.
I kinda dig the vintage designs.... For me, at least looks-wise, this 964 C2, (circa 1990/93) is just panty-wettingly gorgeous:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/qv2wLK.jpg
Same with this 993 C2:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/uqdIro.jpg
...in silver - the only colour (other than black) that a 911-style Porsche should be!
Marco.
Also in the opinion of people who drive these and other top marques, then write about them for a living.
So what? I'm entitled to my own opinion, so learn to live with it and shut it. There's a good lad;)
Marco.
So what? I'm entitled to my own opinion, so learn to live with it and shut it. There's a good lad;)
Marco.
Just checking here - is our latest conversation above 'banworthy' ? Just checking because that was a rather patronising reply to my quantification of my opinion.
Yes, and it was intended to be so, as you're frequently 'on my case' [obviously have an agenda], so based on past history, keep it up and the inevitable will happen. You've now been warned.
Marco.
Ninanina
07-04-2019, 17:55
Funny but I'm actually no interested in the 911... :doh:
I happen to like the look of the Boxster more and I think it's probably 'all the car' I will ever need... shopping might be a problem though .. :eek:
One day I will own one :D
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