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Post by Ben on Jun 26, 2017 16:33:42 GMT
Official now: It doesn't look very much different...? It looks like a slightly bigger X1.
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Post by Ben on Jun 26, 2017 16:29:00 GMT
He's good looking. That's all you need these days. You're blind. Well obviously he's not good looking to me. But girls see something in him.
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Post by Ben on Jun 26, 2017 15:47:13 GMT
He's good looking.
That's all you need these days.
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Post by Ben on Jun 23, 2017 12:45:09 GMT
Seems like we're all leaving this late...
1. Vettel 2. Hamilton 3. Bottas 4. Raikkonen 5. Ricciardo 6. Verstappen 7. Hulkenberg 8. Okon 9 Kyvat 10. Sainz
Pole: Vettel Fastest: Hamilton Bonus: 50
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Post by Ben on Jun 20, 2017 16:17:17 GMT
YOu got to ask, where are the Chinese manufacturers in motor racing? They're all busy looking for the next car to copy.
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Post by Ben on Jun 19, 2017 16:24:18 GMT
I actually like that. There's enough subtle design differences (like the front grille and rear lights) to make it look different from the rest.
As with most VWs the design is evolutionary not revolutionary.
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Post by Ben on Jun 19, 2017 16:21:10 GMT
Got a shock there. Members may recall Boris was the Big Blue 500SEC I owned in 2002-3 And the origin of your name...
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Post by Ben on Jun 19, 2017 15:59:18 GMT
I'm just saddened by the frequency of these events. They cannot be allowed to become normal and commonplace.
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Post by Ben on Jun 19, 2017 7:20:54 GMT
Gutted for Toyota, but again shows the unpredictability of motorsport.
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Post by Ben on Jun 14, 2017 14:44:11 GMT
Oh right. I didn't know she was performing. I thought she was just showing up to the pits to antagonise Lewis...
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Post by Ben on Jun 14, 2017 13:23:08 GMT
Why is she still turning up at races though?
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Post by Ben on Jun 14, 2017 13:19:37 GMT
I think it looks cool.
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Post by Ben on Jun 14, 2017 13:18:59 GMT
I think they're consolidating their line-up, such that these specialist models get even numbers, and odd numbers are reserved for 'regular' cars. Probably the next to go is the 3GT following this current generation.
I think the 5GT and this looks alright although I'm not a big fan. I do know of people who like them though because they're huge inside and quite practical. It's the closest thing you can get to a large BMW MPV.
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Post by Ben on Jun 14, 2017 13:11:25 GMT
Am I the only person on this forum who doesn't work in financial services? Me neither.
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Tax
Jun 13, 2017 16:17:54 GMT
Post by Ben on Jun 13, 2017 16:17:54 GMT
The richest man should buy drinks for everyone.
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Post by Ben on Jun 13, 2017 15:39:12 GMT
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Post by Ben on Jun 11, 2017 13:52:24 GMT
Away all weekend so missed the predictions.
Oh well.
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Post by Ben on Jun 5, 2017 11:39:38 GMT
I cannot understand why those who abhor the west and are militantly 'Islamic' (I think they pervert their own faith) don't go and live in a country that is run how they wish. Standard of living, I suppose. As to the answer, I wish I knew. It's not about that I think. It's about the feeling of being suppressed by Western powers. And looking at the way the US has been treating countries like Iraq and etc over the past decade I think it's no surprise they feel this way. Not that I condone it of course. Islam is nothing like what they're 'practicing' at all.
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Post by Ben on Jun 2, 2017 13:12:03 GMT
2 pathetic points!
WTF am I doing...
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Post by Ben on May 31, 2017 10:07:18 GMT
Oh...So much want...
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Post by Ben on May 29, 2017 17:03:43 GMT
^ You need to post photos of the "more interesting" cars that you get loaned to test...... I will try! Truth is most of the cars I get are not very interesting...
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Post by Ben on May 29, 2017 16:11:32 GMT
Well, the Prius is gone, so I am now officially car-less...
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Post by Ben on May 28, 2017 6:25:43 GMT
Kimi on pole and Lewis 13th?
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Post by Ben on May 27, 2017 17:35:54 GMT
Safe to say no one saw that coming!
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Post by Ben on May 27, 2017 7:05:31 GMT
I like the idea. Lose the big wing and I think it'll be brilliant.
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Post by Ben on May 26, 2017 13:22:47 GMT
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Post by Ben on May 25, 2017 15:39:37 GMT
Pole: Hamilton Fastest: Hamilton Bonus: 15
1. Hamilton 2. Vettel 3. Bottas 4. Raikkonen 6. Ricciardo 7. Verstappen 8. Perez 9. Ocon 10. Button
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Post by Ben on May 25, 2017 15:33:43 GMT
I have zero interest in Lotus as a brand, but I think their consultative capacity in terms of vehicle dynamics is very valuable. It isn't really clear yet why they wanted Lotus. The Chinese are not known for building (or buying) low volume, specialist cars are they? So apart from wanting their expertise, they may well think they can use the Lotus name on other stuff, thinking it will help sell it. After all, look how well that has gone for SAIC buggering the the MG name.......... My best guess with this deal is: - They wanted Proton to help them make inroads into the South-East Asian region (Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines etc, all pretty big markets), and to have a (sorta) established budget brand to sell in developing markets. - They wanted Lotus for engineering expertise, as well as a 'brand name', much the same way they did with Volvo. They don't have to do anything with it and leave them be, but just the fact that they can claim ownership of one of the most famous names in the automotive world will raise their standing considerably. I suspect Geely has visions of being an automotive conglomerate, much like the VW Group or Hyundai-Kia, so this is probably their way of going about it.
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Post by Ben on May 25, 2017 15:29:01 GMT
That's an Aston Martin, isn't it?
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Post by Ben on May 25, 2017 14:51:54 GMT
An interesting example today of how businesses fail to make the customer feel special. Our Shogun had developed a horrible knocking noise from the near side rear drive shaft / wheel when you changed gear or went on and off the power. It passed the MOT like that, so I doubted it was suspension and feared drive shafts / differential issues. I took the car into our nearest Mitsubishi dealer this morning (30 miles away) for a diagnosis and said I'd wait while they did it. The receptionist was charming, tea and coffee given, I was kept updated and it was a fixed. But at no time did any of the three sales guys in the showroom (and it was not a big showroom) show me any interest or courtesy. Now you'd think, wouldn't you, that a guy bringing an 8 year old Shogun in and sitting for two hours would be ripe for a chat about their deals on new ones? Or at least to establish some rapport for the future. Even just to say "good morning"!! After all, we did buy the car from the same dealer - but not that showroom as the one locally to us closed about 2 years after we bought it. Incredible. Some salespeople can have a snobbish attitude. Maybe they thought you couldn't afford anything else other than an ancient Shogun and so decided to leave you alone. Their loss.
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