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The Car thread

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Unabomber

Unabomber

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Just now, Izzy said:

Make sure you give us a review on here mate when you've driven it a bit :thumbup:

 

I'm due a new motor this year and seriously considering a 3 series again. I had one many years ago and it's probably still my favorite ever car. They're the nuts and you'll love it.

Yeah looking forward to it managed to get the 320 sport but have to wait till April now. Looks like they are going to be good though with loads added to the standard spec inside and out 

Izzy

Izzy

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3 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Yeah looking forward to it managed to get the 320 sport but have to wait till April now. Looks like they are going to be good though with loads added to the standard spec inside and out 

Gorgeous motor mate. Are you getting the petrol or diesel version?

Izzy

Izzy

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2 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Diesel 

Good choice IMO. More economical and still goes like shit off a shovel. I'm well gel, enjoy it :thumbup:

Unabomber

Unabomber

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6 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Good choice IMO. More economical and still goes like shit off a shovel. I'm well gel, enjoy it :thumbup:

Well it’s company policy to just have diesels apparently. Still it’s quicker than my 120d atm so should be fun 

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Raw Dykes

Raw Dykes

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On 08/02/2019 at 20:47, Unabomber said:

Just realised my new car is an automatic. I’ve never driven one before is it worth me test driving one to see or just **** it and wait till mine arrives and figure it out then. 

I'm sure you'll be fine. It's piss easy. I doubt you would have done this - I thought it would be obvious, but apparently it isn't to everyone - you operate the throttle and brake with your right foot, and your left foot does fuch all.

 

Automatics aren't for me, but they are great when you're stuck in traffic, especially going up hill.

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stix

stix

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On 08/02/2019 at 20:47, Unabomber said:

Just realised my new car is an automatic. I’ve never driven one before is it worth me test driving one to see or just **** it and wait till mine arrives and figure it out then. 

 

Stop & Go Pedals. 

 

Thats it. 

Kopic

Kopic

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I've had an automatic for about a year now. Was very unsure before I bought it, I love driving and felt it was cheating, or might be boring. But now I will (hopefully) never go back to a manual. I have the optional paddle shift too which can be fun.

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ozleicester

ozleicester

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On 09/02/2019 at 05:17, Izzy said:

The only thing with an auto is not to 'ride your brakes' which means always nudge it into neutral when stationary. If you press the brakes when in 'drive' mode you'll fvck em up over time (like my wife does!) 

I Disagree, they are designed to be left in drive the entire time, the important thing IMO is to NOT drive two footed which can tend to burn the brakes. The right foot is the only one you need to operate the pedals.

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Izzy

Izzy

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14 minutes ago, ozleicester said:

I Disagree, they are designed to be left in drive the entire time, the important thing IMO is to NOT drive two footed which can tend to burn the brakes. The right foot is the only one you need to operate the pedals.

Well you would disagree wouldn’t you :rolleyes:

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Izzy

Izzy

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7 minutes ago, ozleicester said:

well no.... but on this occasion :)

I love you really, you raving old hippie :P

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The Bear

The Bear

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I'd never go back to manual after having a semi-auto box with flappy paddles. They're just too easy and great fun. 

 

I did panic and plunge my left foot down coming to a stop at the very first junction though!

LukeyZade

LukeyZade

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1 hour ago, stix said:

You WILL try to dip the clutch when you first drive it, and you WILL headbutt the steering wheel. 

 

 

Done that once. Never sat in an auto soon as it comes new off transporter 50yards slammed on clutch. I mean brakes then bamm almost out window like a test crash dummy. Without my belt :sweating:

Ian Nacho

Ian Nacho

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Really fed up of driving something that 13 years old and so many minor things not working as they should. Just find it difficult to justify buying something newer when you can get some absolute bargains in the used market.   

RoboFox

RoboFox

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13 hours ago, Ian Nacho said:

Really fed up of driving something that 13 years old and so many minor things not working as they should. Just find it difficult to justify buying something newer when you can get some absolute bargains in the used market.   

13 is relatively new, compared to my old banger! An 02 plate, and still going strong.

 

I've had it for 10 years, but it's spent most of that time sat on the road outside my flat. 'Tis the problem with cars in London, you barely drive them.

 

Taking the plunge next month though... I'm in my 30s, no family commitments and my partner and I have decent jobs, and we drive more than we did. Figure it's time to get something fun.

Soar Fox

Soar Fox

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1 hour ago, Happy Fox said:

Who would sell this beauty? :(

 

https://www.top555.co.uk/stock/details/Bmw-I8-U3909/

Vardy maybe. Googling the garage and it’s out Oakham way.

420Hashish

420Hashish

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Right now, I drive a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo like the one below. (this is an image off the internet) It's a pretty good starter car (201 HP), and it's fast enough for my age (18). The turbo also sounds exciting, and is actually loud enough to hear (18 PSi). The manual gearbox is smooth as well. I don't need anything more than 300 HP right now because I'll definitely kill myself with it, which I don't want. :thumbup:

Image result for veloster turbo red

 

However, my dream car is the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, which unfortunately for me is illegal in the US. It'll be legal starting 2024 though.

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Countryfox

Countryfox

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17 hours ago, DrezZone said:

Right now, I drive a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo like the one below. (this is an image off the internet) It's a pretty good starter car (201 HP), and it's fast enough for my age (18). The turbo also sounds exciting, and is actually loud enough to hear (18 PSi). The manual gearbox is smooth as well. I don't need anything more than 300 HP right now because I'll definitely kill myself with it, which I don't want. :thumbup:

Image result for veloster turbo red

 

However, my dream car is the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, which unfortunately for me is illegal in the US. It'll be legal starting 2024 though.

Related image

 

I had a grey R34 which a trick switch that boosted it to over 500bhp for about 15 seconds (I think) ...   the day after I got it I flicked the switch near the General hospital in Leicester to see what it could do ...   nice bit of clear wide road ahead ..   at the top of the hill was a copper with a speed gun ...   I think I got a 49 day ban ...    :)

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420Hashish

420Hashish

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8 hours ago, Countryfox said:

 

I had a grey R34 which a trick switch that boosted it to over 500bhp for about 15 seconds (I think) ...   the day after I got it I flicked the switch near the General hospital in Leicester to see what it could do ...   nice bit of clear wide road ahead ..   at the top of the hill was a copper with a speed gun ...   I think I got a 49 day ban ...    :)

Well speeding in an R34 is always worth it. :chant:Best 15 seconds of driving?

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