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Post by Alex on Apr 22, 2024 5:41:49 GMT
I did one of those three drive experiences with Everyman for my 30th (10 years ago!) and went out in an Atom, Gallardo and Ferrari 360. On all three drives I was required to get up to top gear as quick as possible and keep it there which was a tad disappointing but I figured that given how cheap they sell the experience the likelihood is that they want to minimise the chances of crashes or mechanical failure. All three cars felt just about mechanically sound but the Lambo was particularly ropey inside and the Ferrari not much better. It was fun enough that most people would have enjoyed their day and good value at that money.
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Post by Alex on Apr 21, 2024 16:14:24 GMT
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Cardle
Apr 19, 2024 19:35:27 GMT
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Post by Alex on Apr 19, 2024 19:35:27 GMT
Easy in one what with it being on Auto Alex recently.
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Apr 18, 2024 20:18:30 GMT
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Post by Alex on Apr 18, 2024 20:18:30 GMT
Got it in one but then we used to have a few of these on our company fleet.
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Post by Alex on Apr 18, 2024 7:25:23 GMT
Funnily enough I spotted a Tesla story in the i newspaper that I picked up at Gatwick yesterday regarding some job cuts at their Chinese factory. The accompanying photo was interesting I'm guessing the real reason for the layoffs was because those workers have been pointlessly building a load of internal combustion engines without realising Teslas are EVs!
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Post by Alex on Apr 16, 2024 15:01:08 GMT
The mpg figure of 61 is very good. My long term average is about 56 but that includes a lot of running in EV mode as I charge it up whenever I visit the office. The analogue dials and smaller screen with knobs below is not an option on UK models so I'm guessing we dont get the true base model in this market.
Of your criticisms I agree re the cruise. That winds me up too especially as the mk7 Golf I ran previously had these on the steering wheel. I dont think you can cast too much shade on them for the lane assist being on all the time. That's not their fault as it's a requirement of all cars and to be fair it can be turned off with two presses of the driver assistance button on the wheel so it doesn't cause me any issues.
I'm finding mine is OK to run and drive although the boot is slightly restricted by the PHEV battery but that's saving me enough company car tax to be forgivable!
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Post by Alex on Apr 16, 2024 14:51:07 GMT
I think they just about got away with it but it was quite rambling towards the end!
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Apr 16, 2024 14:49:33 GMT
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Post by Alex on Apr 16, 2024 14:49:33 GMT
Aren't they all really the same model but with increasing power?
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Cardle
Apr 15, 2024 7:08:27 GMT
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Post by Alex on Apr 15, 2024 7:08:27 GMT
I knew the model but it wouldn't accept that as the answer instead it thinks the Aussie nickname for that type of vehicle is the model name!
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Milano...
Apr 11, 2024 19:14:00 GMT
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Post by Alex on Apr 11, 2024 19:14:00 GMT
It's a shame they've dropped the offset front number plate and that grill with the embossed Alfa snake is either tacky. I could imagine a ropey 159 on a council estate having something similar.
Otherwise it look fine but will probably just be another samey samey small SUV
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Post by Alex on Apr 11, 2024 18:53:31 GMT
I suppose the car manufacturers are just doing what Apple do with their products. Which is fine when you have a product people queue round the block to buy, less so on Mercedes new models. I like the SL and GT but do they sell anything this side of 100k that we'd call desirable? Not to you maybe but for many people even a base model new CLA is a very desirable step up from the Qashqui their fellow middle class 30 somethings have on the drive and a new C class does still hold some cache in the company car park (at least it would if everyone wasn't working from home!)
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Post by Alex on Apr 6, 2024 7:52:18 GMT
That's about what the Octavia manages with a 1.4 turbo so Porsches hybrid system must be a tad more effective than Skodas! That was the 750i. The Panamera does 36-37mpg on the motorway when the battery is empty. That's still pretty good if doubling the cylinder count, tripling the capacity and putting it in a heavier car only results in a 10mpg deficit. Perhaps it's more a poor showing from the VAG plug in hybrid power train. I've got colleagues with Octavias as well as A3 and Golf PHEVs and they're getting similar figures.
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Economy 7
Apr 5, 2024 22:17:19 GMT
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Post by Alex on Apr 5, 2024 22:17:19 GMT
That's about what the Octavia manages with a 1.4 turbo so Porsches hybrid system must be a tad more effective than Skodas!
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Cardle
Apr 1, 2024 7:51:11 GMT
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Post by Alex on Apr 1, 2024 7:51:11 GMT
Not sure wtf is going on today! Check the date...
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Post by Alex on Mar 27, 2024 5:44:26 GMT
The alternative is to emigrate to a country that speaks English and where there are no plans to phase ouit cars powered by internal combustion engines. I'm of the age where I hope I die before I have to have an electric-powered vehicle Not quite with you there Chris. As much as they're not for enthusiastic driving, EVs are fine to drive on day to day duties. I'm starting to prefer the Octavia when it's got a bit of battery charge as it's so much smother in E-mode. But it's so heavy it's utterly shite at being hustled down a country road so that's where I can see how a lot of people will be holding on to their petrol powered sports cars as long as possible and given how stable the price of fuel currently is then it is perfectly possible to do so for a while yet.
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Post by Alex on Mar 26, 2024 8:26:40 GMT
Surely the dealer could arrange for a swap with a black steering wheel? Knowing the way manufacturers are managing their production processes at the moment, even if it were possible, I doubt they'd let you without adding several months to the lead time. If you still like the iPace it's probably an OK option but I do think there are much better EVs out there now that will probably be a lot cheaper to lease. Have you considered one of the non-premium brand vehicles like and EV6 or Ioniq 5?
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Post by Alex on Mar 26, 2024 8:24:04 GMT
Seems an utter dick move and also completely pointless. Glad he was penalised but it was a bit of a lame punishment. Alonso's not daft though and knows what he can just about get away with.
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Post by Alex on Mar 23, 2024 6:01:54 GMT
I have a couple of good contacts for shipping if they are of any use to you? Might be yes. The backdrop is that we were thinking of doing a road trip in Norway, but the car hire for two weeks is extortionate. So Mrs RT was wondering about road tripping there in the Macan from London and then shipping the car back. I suspect it’s an insane idea but promised to look into it. Or let her get a flight home if she'd rather not drive and you can continue enjoying some fun roads across Europe for a few days.
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24 plates
Mar 18, 2024 7:17:42 GMT
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Post by Alex on Mar 18, 2024 7:17:42 GMT
I spotted a 24 Plate F Pace yesterday. Was amazed they were still selling them. There must have been at least two new generations of X5 since it came out. In slightly similar vein, saw a brand new full fat Rangie just now! Given the lousy press re theft recently, that was a surprise! Was it full a four burly men in balaclavas?
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24 plates
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Post by Alex on Mar 16, 2024 16:00:25 GMT
I spotted a 24 Plate F Pace yesterday. Was amazed they were still selling them. There must have been at least two new generations of X5 since it came out.
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Post by Alex on Mar 14, 2024 16:38:36 GMT
Thats why it's best not to get involved in your wife's driving! I do my level best to avoid being a passenger with mine.
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Post by Alex on Mar 12, 2024 17:52:16 GMT
Me Too. It struggled against the last 3 series so must be light years behind the current one. Did it? Every test I read suggested it was superior to the 3 series. Try telling the market that!
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Mar 12, 2024 17:51:47 GMT
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Post by Alex on Mar 12, 2024 17:51:47 GMT
They must have thought there would be a decent market for them but purely from a tech point of view a lot of them came to market as inferior products to Teslas offerings and their makers thought that they would sell based on being from a legacy car manufacturer. They've very quickly found out just how far being they are to Tesla and the likes of BYD and that buyers of EVs want decent tech. Given that a lot of these models don't even have decent looks (BMW!) to back then up its not wonder they have poor residuals.
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Post by Alex on Mar 10, 2024 16:19:24 GMT
To be honest I was quite surprised to learn they were still building the XE. Me Too. It struggled against the last 3 series so must be light years behind the current one.
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Post by Alex on Mar 8, 2024 6:26:38 GMT
So, the complainant has been suspended, albeit on full pay. Nice to see rampant misogyny and bias is alive and well in the F1 paddock! If she was potentially involved in the leak then they have to suspend her whilst they investigate, that's perfectly normal and doesn't mean she's been sacked. The whole thing is turning into a right shit show.
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Post by Alex on Mar 8, 2024 6:23:13 GMT
Bit of a shame that Mark but a project like that only works so long as you have the time and energy to devote to it and it can be frustrating when a lack of either gets in the way. I can imagine there will be someone else out there who'll want to give it a go so I doubt you'll struggle to find a buyer.
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Post by Alex on Mar 6, 2024 6:09:44 GMT
Word to the wise for today, don't use Roman numerals just because the manufacturer did.
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Post by Alex on Mar 5, 2024 18:43:08 GMT
You are right Ed. We should all love RB. The party team that came in and stuck two fingers up to the stuffy old establishment of the sport and winning in style whilst jumping into the marina at Monaco and drinking champagne from their racing shoes. What an utter riot the team must be. But yet something about makes them unlikeable and I do think that something is someone and perhaps they will be the fun team again when Whinger Spice gets the boot (as surely seems inevitable). But the way its happening is not good for them or the sports reputation. Its coming across like some sort of slagging match you'd expect to see on Love Island. If you're a RB fan I totally get it that you'd enjoy the shithousery they dish out to the likes of Toto. I'm a gooner and love that Jamie Carragher gets all worked up every time Mikel Arteta celebrates a win.
Tbh I fell out of love with F1 at the end of 2021. Not just because Lewis lost but because of the reason he lost being that those in charge just couldn't help themselves and had to meddle with what was the most exciting end to a season to the point they ended up ruining it. Since then the fact that only one driver is going to win nearly every race and inevitably the championship just makes it even less worth watching and if this soap opera is all that's notable about the 2024 season I don't think Sky F1s bosses will be overly happy either.
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Post by Alex on Mar 4, 2024 21:30:24 GMT
Forgot they'd started the 24 plates. That's a bit disappointing, the Octavia no longer looks brand new!
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Post by Alex on Mar 4, 2024 21:02:32 GMT
Given how long he's been at the top of the business I can imagine it's not just as simple for RB as just giving him the sack. He's probably very much intertwined within the structural ownership of the company. I can see it being a very messy divorce (and that's before you start on his marriage to Geri!)
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