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Post by chipbutty on Jun 16, 2017 14:07:02 GMT
Why go to the trouble of engineering a variant which will sell in minimum numbers ?.
In theory, it should not be a huge expense to do a V6 petrol sportbrake as the power train is engineered for the saloon - but there is still an engineering programme cost to deliver one, which is wasteful if demand is pitiful or the engines can be used in other products (that V6 petrol goes in vast numbers of LR and RR products for international consumption).
In Europe and the UK, diesel backlash will affect older and smaller diesels first and foremost. Unless fuel costs and taxation policy changes significantly enough to affect EU6 standard vehicles, big 6 cylinder diesels will continue to be the default choice for large premium vehicles with pep because the fuel economy and performance balance is simply unbeatable.
There is always an argument for massive, shouty and ludicrously overpowered petrols, but the 330 - 380 bhp petrol sixes are a bit limp compared to the 300 bhp plus diesels.
All IMO of course
Disco 3 was available in the UK with a 4.4 v8, but I don't ever recall the 4 being offered with the 5.0 v8 or the 3.0 v6 s/c in the UK. Maybe as an SVO special build or an grey import.
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Post by chipbutty on Jun 15, 2017 19:31:35 GMT
Supercharged V6 - which, in the UK, no one bought in the old XF or current XF saloons and no one would buy in the new Sportbrake. Even a headcase V8 would struggle to shift more than a handful of units.
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Post by chipbutty on Jun 14, 2017 17:04:21 GMT
I've conducted some detective work (i.e - read the fucking advert) and deduced the following :
Full re-paint + new wings + new trims and rubbers + facelift lights + badges and a windscreen at a main dealer
Interior re-trimmed/parts replaced where required + retrimmed headliner
Engine fully rebuilt in 2013 at Sytner at a cost of 10 grand +
All this work was done between 2013 and 2014 at a total cost of £35k
No mention of the suspension - but assuming it's been done, the engine was rebuilt and run in properly and there isn't a trace of rust anywhere, I would say it's worth the money
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Post by chipbutty on May 26, 2017 13:35:35 GMT
Great link, very useful....
Those prices are fantastic..
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Post by chipbutty on May 25, 2017 13:03:21 GMT
Just to be clear - I am not making any judgement on what the guy is doing or even suggesting that " deputy dash cam " tell tale footage is right or wrong.
I just pondering how incriminating (or not) such footage is.
For precisely this reason.
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Post by chipbutty on May 25, 2017 10:33:30 GMT
I have zero interest in Lotus as a brand, but I think their consultative capacity in terms of vehicle dynamics is very valuable.
If Lotus can wave their magic wand in the Volvo chassis tuning department....and maybe encourage a new 5 cylinder engine family...
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Post by chipbutty on May 25, 2017 9:11:06 GMT
Watch the above video, or any of this chap's videos.
Even though there are no speedometer shots, it's obvious that the speed limits are being obliterated (count the full throttle up changes on some of the videos) and the cars driven in a manner which Joesphine Schmoe would consider extremely dangerous.
My question is - how come he's not had a visit from Plod and had the book thrown at him ? Is it purely the lack of speed indication even though it couldn't be more obvious that he is hammering the jubblies off very powerful cars way into 3 figures.
Does this mean we don't have to worry about being " dash cam'd " by mealy mouthed Peugeot drivers who flash their lights at moderately enthusiastic overtakes ?.
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Post by chipbutty on May 14, 2017 19:22:03 GMT
I know - but it's a much bigger market which makes more financial sense.
Doing a rhd version normally requires unique components due to packaging changes. For the same reason, Jaguar have never offered the old XF and current XJs as 4wd in the UK, whereas it's been a LHD option since 2012.
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Post by chipbutty on May 12, 2017 13:59:24 GMT
1 series/2 series is not far off replacement - I can't see them investing any more in significant engineering upgrades when the replacement is 18 months away.
I suspect packaging 4wd and the inline 6 in RHD is a pig to do, requiring lots of tooling spend (otherwise they would have done it).
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Post by chipbutty on May 10, 2017 11:29:27 GMT
That is very smart
I was in Frankfurt yesterday and I had a new base spec e-class on the drive from the airport and the current s-class on the return.
Even in base taxi spec, the new e-class interior is very pleasant. I think the basic nav pack + analogue dials combination looks terrific, Merc have found a way of filling the void left by the two 12.3 inch screens without it looking cheap.
The engine note was not unpleasant either - big improvement vs the diesel 4 banger in the prior e-class.
If you don't mind me asking - what deal did you get ?
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Post by chipbutty on May 4, 2017 12:07:01 GMT
On the basis that the allowance reflects a contribution to the cost of obtaining and maintaining a vehicle for the purposes of usage in the course of daily business. Then the mileage rate should only need to cover the cost of fuel (not incremental wear and tear on the vehicle).
In that case, the simple question is : At current fuel prices and reasonable average fuel economy, does 11 pence per mile allow the cost of fuel to be covered ?.
Caveat - I guess you assume the individual will claim the tax difference as well.
I think 11 pence per mile works out at 50 mpg if you pay £1.20 a litre.
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Apr 27, 2017 16:04:56 GMT
Post by chipbutty on Apr 27, 2017 16:04:56 GMT
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 25, 2017 11:44:47 GMT
Not especially - they mainly show the lack of retail subvention (Manufacturer support) which has a significant impact on the monthlies of other brands.
On the earlier comments from Martin that LR were not confident on Velar residuals, I had a look at some of the finance deals quoted.
Velar R-Dynamic SE V6 diesel in metallic - list of £64k, GFMV of £37k at 36 months.
GFMV is typically set at 80% of the expected trade value at that point in time.
£37k = 57% of £64k.
57% is 80% of 71%.
So the expected RV at 3 years and 30k miles is 71% of list.
Do the sumz on an equivalent RRS (306ps HSE) and it's £800 or so less than the above Velar, but the GFMV is £700 higher.
The percentages for the RRS are 59% and 73% approx.
RRS is then supported by a £1500 deposit contribution.
60% - 70% retained value after 3 years is very good - particularly when they are RVs set by an independent third party bank (Ze Germans all have their own finance houses, so they can be more bullish with their level of risk)
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 25, 2017 9:48:22 GMT
That's a very good deal I think, if you would want to buy outright.
£359 * 48 = £17,232
Final payment = £ 13,054
Total cost incl all finance charges = £30,286
Broad speed quote for a boggo 5 door manual (assume no metallic paint) = £ 26,739.
Cost of 3 years servicing upfront = £ 300/400 ?
Borrow £27,000 from Tesco bank over 4 years = £640 a month (£30,735 paid back in total)
Or - borrow over 5 years = £528 a month (£31,699 paid back in total)
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 22, 2017 20:31:09 GMT
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 22, 2017 17:48:32 GMT
There are lots of customer cars about - all high spec. It's obviously hit the spot, even though it is incredibly expensive (£7k deposit and £1009 a month to Joseph Public for HSE lugzureee) One tries one's best, I set the standard that others follow...
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 22, 2017 12:12:53 GMT
and the first post under that article says it's incorrect.
The EVO article talks about the courts making the decision - but that would mean every single NIP ends up in court - which would swamp the courts.
There must be limits before court proceedings which are handled via speed awareness or a standard fixed penalty notice. Even if the FPN had a percentage of weekly earnings based fine, who is going to be collecting that information, validating it and then calculating every individual fine?, because that's a lot of extra work that would need to be resourced
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 22, 2017 11:10:28 GMT
What engine is in that Piers ?
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 22, 2017 11:02:00 GMT
Given all the current noise on all the various news and social internet platforms, all I can see if fake news and bullshit driven misunderstanding. However - I'm going to test my logic and see if I am right. The way the new bands for fines have been announced in the press suggests that: 1) Fines will be applied for being 1 mph over the speed limit 2) All fines will now be based on income escalators up to a pre-determined ceiling. As a result - it is reported that doing 31 mph in a 30 will equal a fine of 50% of your weekly wage (up to the maximum). But - this cannot be correct and I believe the fines only apply if you receive a court judgement - and you only get one of those if you have hugely exceeded the limit and/or are contesting the NIP in the first instance. I think the following rules still apply : So - if you take motorway speeding as the example : < 86 mph = speed awareness (if available) < 95 mph = FPN - 3 points and £100 fine > 95 mph = Court summons - where they will apply the new bandings to determine your fine. What is being reported is that from April 24th - if you get tagged doing 71 mph - you will be fined 50% of your weekly pay (which I believe to be wrong). Thoughts ?
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 20, 2017 18:21:31 GMT
Well I am amazed by the strength of feeling in the nation.
SUVs of any sort are by no means my bag, so I am not labouring under excessive moonboot-ism, but I cannot see what is so divisive about this design.
The front 3/4 and side views are quite attractive - particularly in the CB spec of sharky metallic + silver 21s. I really like the surface contouring down the flanks and the way the arches swell. The rear is the least successful aspect granted, but are we not all going slightly OTT ?. Overall, the new car makes the old one look absolutely ancient (even more so when you drive it).
Anyway - the missus loves it, so job done.
The neighbour's car is a Disco Sport (which for the record, is the least objectionable mid size SUV on sale)
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 20, 2017 10:35:27 GMT
Discovery 5 - TD6 HSE Lux in Silicon Silver Unsurprisingly, it drives like a Range Rover, very smooth and very quiet. It's also massive and drowning in FG - in fact this is the poster boy for FG. D4 below.
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 14, 2017 12:44:06 GMT
I deliberately sought an x204 that was registered before 23rd March 2006 (mine is a Dec 2004)
X204 = second face lift introduced in late 2004 (redesigned rear end, aluminium bits and pieces)
S-type Rs are quite scarce in the UK, there are far more XJRs than S-type Rs (production figures for the UK below)
2002 - 520 were produced 2003 - 205 were produced 2004 - 107 were produced 2005 - 163 were produced 2006 - 147 were produced 2007 - 129 were produced
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 14, 2017 10:15:15 GMT
Better picture of Chuggsie
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 14, 2017 10:11:07 GMT
The full leather upgrade makes such a difference to the interior.
However - I don't know what BMW have done with the exhaust system on the M3/M4, because they sound rubbish. It's just volume with zero tone, the M135/140i sounds so much nicer as standard.
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 7, 2017 16:16:36 GMT
I couldn't seem to unearth any great Kuga deals for my dad to replace his 11 month old one (150ps Titanium).
But LR Privilege were practically giving away Evoques and the LR dealer offered a trade in on Klaus Kugla that was above the settlement figure.
(£260 deposit and £260 a month on a 3 year lease at 12k per annum for a td4 SE)
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 6, 2017 15:24:39 GMT
Has it got the variable damper control option ?.
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 6, 2017 15:19:14 GMT
That Golf R lease price is pish...these were going for sub £300 last year.
Broadspeed.com (£4570 off a 3dr manual) Coast 2 Coast.
They put you in touch with the relevant retailer, or you can take the quote to your local and they will match it.
However - it only works when you are buying without trade in. It's all well and good brandishing a Broadspeed quote, but they will kick you in the goolies when valuing your A3.
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 6, 2017 13:21:32 GMT
C460 UPA - The only reg number of my Dad's old cars that I can recall - attached to a Copenhagen Blue Audi 100.
The recall is strong with this one - I think it's because it's the first proper car my dad bought (traded a 1985 Jetta 1.3 CL for it).
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 6, 2017 12:41:20 GMT
I was looking at these last week - they are rarer than diamond encrusted, unobtainium wrapped, rocking unicorn poo.
There was also a lovely looking Audi V8 on ebay last week.
The avant above is interesting - it's a late facelift car with the upgrade interior, but someone has put a set of early pre-facelift 200 turbo alloys on it.
My dad had two 100s when I was a kid, a 1986 base model (1.8 4 pot carb unit) and a 1988 100 cc (2.0 5 pot). They were awesome.
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Post by chipbutty on Apr 5, 2017 12:29:53 GMT
The link John shared is very comprehensive - obviously you would do some extra checking to make sure the details presented are correct, but it seems reasonably clear.
Read some of the comments at the bottom of the article - all questions posted by idiots who haven't read the article properly, yet patiently answered by the author. I would have been far less charitable.
Also interesting to note that what was set as a legal instrument to provide consumer protection is being used by plebs to pull one over on finance companies - e.g, " I am taking the lowest mileage PCP I can get, but I plan to do triple the mileage, throw it back at the 50% point - can you confirm Mercedes Finance can go fuck themselves if they levy mileage charges ?"
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