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New car for the little lady
- Boyo
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New car for the little lady
Just buy her a Gen 3 Macan and be done
Current:
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
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I believe that was for the smaller capacity 1 series the 2.0L were entirely BMW. At least in this case they were jointly developed with BMW unlike Mercedes's case were they put in a Peugeot / Renault engine.
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Tata are very highly respected and Ratan Tata should be one of the richest men in the world and certainly richer than the current richest in South Asia Mukesh Ambani but the Tata group give a lot of their profits to charitable trusts and other good causes which ultimately brings his net worth down.Pondrew wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:12 pmGreat. I presume you did get that I was being facetious?axelleveau wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:05 pm Well, the Jaguars and Land Rovers are actually pretty much entirely engineered in the UK without any carry-over parts from Tata Motors, including the engines (excepted the new V8s which are a BMW joint developement)
Tata still get the profits which I presume will be helping Indian people to set up more call centres for us to enjoy
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After getting a 'buy it' price for the Octavia which was full retail, have been looking at all sorts. Came up with this, it only has three doors but has a very mappable 2L petrol engine. I give you the Golf coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... =at_cars&i
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... =at_cars&i
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- pvr
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Thank goodness you saw sense and are not getting divorced
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911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
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Still a bit boring for me - but at least a bit better than the golf
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2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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This is Pondrew we are talking about, so there will be another 50 changes
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Oh yeah, he will end up with an i30N next week
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2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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I used to be indecisive but can't make up my mind any more!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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New car for the little lady
Whilst I don't disagree with anything you've said, the reason that I like the Golf is that it does everything well, it may not be the most dynamic, fastest, comfiest or quietest car and indeed a 308 will beat it in some areas, however it's the sum of all the individual parts, the overall package that is unbeatable in that sector.Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:54 pmThing is are you getting the low end as rentals and yes I would agree a standard golf is better than a standard 308, 208 V Polo then I may go Polo for quality but it is so bland IMHO.pvr wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:23 pm My recent experiences are all rentals, generally PSA or Ford and they have all been dismal to drive. It is very rare I get something from VAG or even Skoda, but if I do then I must say the whole experience is so much better.
I suppose you could say the same about the Alpina though, just another frock but it is more than just that.
If it is a hot hatch then the 308 will certainly push the Golf but it is far rarer than the VW product.
It is horses for courses and occasionally I see a Golf GTi and think I could live with one of those but 9 times our of 10 I think its boring and common.
Result thought you wanted a five doorPondrew wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:07 pm After getting a 'buy it' price for the Octavia which was full retail, have been looking at all sorts. Came up with this, it only has three doors but has a very mappable 2L petrol engine. I give you the Golf coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... =at_cars&i
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Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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Oh believe me, this is not a done deal yet. Five doors would be useful as it will be the main family car, but it is not essential (there are only three of us and the dog who hates cars anyways)
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Can't you buy the dog a twist n go scooter then?
Abstinence is fine, in moderation.
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San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
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No, she's too young
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Remember, one dog year is seven human years.
Abstinence is fine, in moderation.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
- Boyo
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New car for the little lady
As doors have been reduced to three, then why not go for a motor bike with side car.
Current:
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster