I know, it's a lovely thing indeed
Sadly I'm stuck with my Passat Tractor as a daily
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- ocrx8
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What Daily?
They do that Volvo in an electric blue. Looks (and sounds) brilliant. Definitely go for the earlier model as it’s got a straight six - the more recent version reverted to a blown four.
Current: '08 ///MR | Interlagos | Champagne | Nav | DSP | Cruise | Intravee | ZHP | Black Grilles | Stubby
Previous: '56 3.0si Sport Roadster | Ruby Black | Extended Champagne | Nav | DSP | Xenons | 108s | Non-RFs | Stubby
Previous: '56 3.0si Sport Roadster | Ruby Black | Extended Champagne | Nav | DSP | Xenons | 108s | Non-RFs | Stubby
- T1berious
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I'm currently trying to find a dealer with a decent pre face lift Golf R to test drive.
So the short list is actually the usual suspects:
Golf R - 1st Choice
BMW M135i - 2nd Choice
The Golf still wins as a winter hack (plus I get to tick off the list driving to a ski resort), most of them are "Pauper spec" though, trying to find one with Dynaudio, Heated leather seats and DCC in my budget is a tall order, so I'll move leather to a nice to have.
GOLFR
The problem is a M135i seem much better specified for the same budget,
i35i
Test drives a bit closer to home will sort it out
So the short list is actually the usual suspects:
Golf R - 1st Choice
BMW M135i - 2nd Choice
The Golf still wins as a winter hack (plus I get to tick off the list driving to a ski resort), most of them are "Pauper spec" though, trying to find one with Dynaudio, Heated leather seats and DCC in my budget is a tall order, so I'll move leather to a nice to have.
GOLFR
The problem is a M135i seem much better specified for the same budget,
i35i
Test drives a bit closer to home will sort it out
Current
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
- DPG
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I’ve got an RSQ3 that is quite good for a daily.
Doesn’t look a great deal different from a standard Q3 but goes pretty well and sounds nice too.
Doesn’t look a great deal different from a standard Q3 but goes pretty well and sounds nice too.
- DPG
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That Volvo is pretty nice.
- MrPT
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Golf R (DSG) would get my vote. Better put together than the M135i and a nice contrast to the Zed. It’s effortless to drive but still manages to be fun.
DCC would be nice. The standard ride is firmer than you’d think (even on 18s).
DCC would be nice. The standard ride is firmer than you’d think (even on 18s).
2008 Z4MC: heavy wheels | crap suspension | skittish rear end | wobbly engine | not enough induction noise | underwhelming turn in | inconsistent braking | lardy battery | chubby steering wheel
2006 Z4 2.5si: gone
2006 Z4 2.5si: gone
- T1berious
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Yeah, Golf R really is hitting the spot.
[rant]
Why oh why does VW AUC listings include "Rev counter, floor mats, glove box, brakes, wheels, sun blind, mirrors" but completely ignore the stuff that would be useful Info?
Heated seats, DCC, Dynaudio excite, Nav upgrade, packs if fitted? Seriously, 600 words on stuff all cars built in the last 2 decades have is just plain dumb.
[/rant]
The pauper spec R's even with an increased budget is shocking!
[rant]
Why oh why does VW AUC listings include "Rev counter, floor mats, glove box, brakes, wheels, sun blind, mirrors" but completely ignore the stuff that would be useful Info?
Heated seats, DCC, Dynaudio excite, Nav upgrade, packs if fitted? Seriously, 600 words on stuff all cars built in the last 2 decades have is just plain dumb.
[/rant]
The pauper spec R's even with an increased budget is shocking!
Current
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Kia EV6 GT line S
F87 M2C ,F82 440i, E85 Z4MR, E92 330i All Gone!