Reply With QuoteIt was the few trips returning 9mpg that made me get rid of this 'all rounder'
I'nm surprised that the B4's V6 is as gutsy as that, Jon - you have my ex-RS owning sympathies.
It looks a realy beauty, easily the fastest colour too 8)
It's not even "that" bad as I don't spank it around everywhere - 21.7 on average. Just the price of fuel has rocketed this year so it "feels" like it costs so much to run! Anyhow, moving office this week so will be 1 mile from home and shall cycle :thumbup:Originally Posted by alexaff
It was the few trips returning 9mpg that made me get rid of this 'all rounder'
I'nm surprised that the B4's V6 is as gutsy as that, Jon - you have my ex-RS owning sympathies.
It looks a realy beauty, easily the fastest colour too 8)
I passed my test relatively late (age 33) so my current car/first car is a Mk5 Golf TDI. Really like it, but it's the 1.9 100BHP and I am already hankering after 2.0 140/170.
Not too exciting, but the useful workhorse:
And my toy that can do no wrong in my eyes, regardless of how much it costs to "play":
Not too exciting, but the useful workhorse:
And my toy that can do no wrong in my eyes, regardless of how much it costs to "play":
I recognise the 8 series pic from a certain BMW forum i used to frequent :wink: Still one of my all time favourithe BMW's if not all time favourite, period 8) 8)
Yes indeed :D, the only forums I frequent at the moment, here and the one you mention...
I blat around in this, when i can afford to fuel it :( :evil:
Nice to see an X5 being used with a proper engine :wink:
When I tell people I drive a petrol V8, they recoil as if I've just said I eat babies for fun. It's a shame that small diesel engines is the moral high ground people like to perch on.
When I first bought my 8 series many, many years ago, people used to ask, "how fast does it go?". Nobody asks that now, "What MPG do you get?" :(
Who cares, it's a big burbly fast V8, that's the headlines :twisted:
Don't get me started on the moralists. My personal carbon footprint is tiny, i rarely fly and my car is my only real indulgence, outside of watches, alcohol and wimmin :D
I'm with you - I drive a Lexus V8 and (until recently) the ONLY question I would get is "how thirsty is THAT?!?" - now, of course, I get "when are you going to change it for a sensible family car now that you have a child?"Nice to see an X5 being used with a proper engine :wink:
When I tell people I drive a petrol V8, they recoil as if I've just said I eat babies for fun. It's a shame that small diesel engines is the moral high ground people like to perch on.
When I first bought my 8 series many, many years ago, people used to ask, "how fast does it go?". Nobody asks that now, "What MPG do you get?" :(
Who cares, it's a big burbly fast V8, that's the headlines :twisted:
My answers:
"16mpg around town and 30+ on a loger run BUT I DON'T CARE!!! It's a V8 for crying out loud!"
and
"what's not sensible about a quiet and comfortable 5 seat, 4 door saloon with a massive boot, isofix fittings and some of the most advanced safety features available?"
I usually get some mutterings including the words "diesel" and "people carrier" but I generally ignore them at this stage.
Cheers,
As long as China still uses coal as it's primary energy source, I'll keep enjoying the soon-to-be-relics known as muscle cars.Nice to see an X5 being used with a proper engine :wink:
When I tell people I drive a petrol V8, they recoil as if I've just said I eat babies for fun. It's a shame that small diesel engines is the moral high ground people like to perch on.
When I first bought my 8 series many, many years ago, people used to ask, "how fast does it go?". Nobody asks that now, "What MPG do you get?" :(
Who cares, it's a big burbly fast V8, that's the headlines :twisted:
Driving a VW Jetta (diesel) for now, but looking to move up to a yummy 500bhp V10.
Such low power for a V10... I guess N/A?
M5 or M6? Although, strictly speaking IIRC they're 507bhp :D
Such low power for a V10... I guess N/A?
m5.
Just can't surprise you guys can I.
M6 it is, no kids yet...
See they are OK but in all honesty they need a turbo (or 2!) :twisted:Such low power for a V10... I guess N/A?
m5.
Current RS4 is utter pants due to lack of turbos IMO. RS6 is where it's at, an easy 700bhp with a few mods... just mental.
Here is my 330D.
Love the 6 cylinder engine decent power with great MPG...
Sash
I'm going to guess you mean 6 cylinder, either that or you have very few valves indeed for a modern engine...
In the last couple of weeks I've woken my MX5 and 924S track car from their slumber in a barn. The MX is MOTd and taxed but really does need new shock absorbers and possibly ARB bushes. The 924 just needs the windscreen wash sorted for the MOT. Anyone know if you can get away with strapping a water pistol to the door as a manual wash? The Boxster is my everyday car, the 500 my girlfriend's, although she's terrified of driving so I use it for pootling around. Healey engine and 'box are in, now to fit the interior, windscreen, dash and chrome and it's ready for the winter! Pics to follow soon. That leaves a tuned and modified '67 MGB GT in the barn, awaiting fibreglass panels, plastic windows and a general tart up
MG back when it was road legal and slightly heavier from lack of rust
Healey still looks like this although absolutely everything under the skin has been rebuilt or replaced
"A man of little significance"
1972 Porsche 911 Targa
1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
Both great fun!!!
Both absolutely stunning too, must be hard choosing which one to drive!1972 Porsche 911 Targa
1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
Both great fun!!!
From own extreme to another.....
I've been driving around in this as of late:
... and a lot of fun it is too!
It's a Honda CRX (basically a Civic) and the roof is removable: with a 1600cc engine it's surprisingly fast and with the rear window electrically operated it's a really nice open top.
It was in a rough old state and I took it on to get it cleaned up so it can be sold, this was what it looked like on arrival:
No 'after' photo's but suffice to say it looks a heck of a lot better now. :wink:
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
Me and my troops.
Impeccable taste sir!1972 Porsche 911 Targa
1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
Both great fun!!!
Outstanding cars. Real class1972 Porsche 911 Targa
1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
Both great fun!!!
Nasty semi-automatic Ford Fiesta Mk5 at the moment but will be buying a Caterham Seven when I move back to the UK.
Not sure the Caterham is going to be so good for transporting the kayaks though!
true Cylinders it is ;)I'm going to guess you mean 6 cylinder, either that or you have very few valves indeed for a modern engine...
S
Both very nice, but I am absolutely loving that Porsche. 8) So cool. An old 911SC or something along those line will be my first foray into classic cars when it comes.1972 Porsche 911 Targa
1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
Both great fun!!!
considering one of these myself...
This Land Rover for a while:
At the moment just a plain Audi A3 Sportback
I've only had it a couple of months but feel free to PM me if you have any queries - worth doing a bit of research on the RSOC forum as well so you know what common faults etc. to look out for!
considering one of these myself...
Cheers fella, or you can give me a shout in 6 months if you get bored with it - it looks a minter 8)
Nothing really exotic, but has a decent turn of speed when needed - Jetta 2.0T (200bhp) 6spd manual :)
^^^ That looks like the street my mate lives on, are you up in Panorama Hills?
(no doubt all the houses/streets look the same!)
Close, over in Citadel :wink: just west of Panorama Hills, give me a shout next time you're in town :)
LOL not been over to see him yet (gotta love Google Maps!), but will do :DClose, over in Citadel :wink: just west of Panorama Hills, give me a shout next time you're in town :)
I drive an old pug 306 (1996) in UK,
Under powered (don't know how old) Fiesta in Tenerife,
I used to like driving nice cars, funny how priorities change, temporarily over time that is
Andy
I want to have your babies :lol:
Royw
Nip over to knockhill and give us a shot :lol:
Wrong car for KH. Straights are so short you're barely out of 3rd before it's anchors for the turns. The M8 at Harthill and the start of the 74.....now you're talking!!
(anyway, it's upgrade time soon.... :twisted: )
This now
"A man of little significance"
This is my daily at the moment. The photo was taken last year at Co. Antrim's "Dark Hedges", near Armoy.
Getting a bit soggy timberwise, so I will soon be making myself another one so that OLE can come off the road for some body frame replacement.
Keeps you out of the pub.
Hi there!
A newbie from Finland here, so this might be my 1st posting. Ok, here goes:
My daily driver is a Porsche Cayman S, my other Porsche a Grand Prix White 1987 Carrera 3,2. And a Mazda MX-5 which dates back to early 1990s.
lovely colour combo on the F430.
Being a canny Scot, and with the price of fuel these days, I couldn't cope with 25mpg from my trusty old Disco TD5, so in the interests of economy, I got this little 2.0l diesel baby!
I'll miss the Disco come winter, but I love the space and comfort in the wee Merc - 55mpg is more like it, with cheap road tax too! It's almost a pleasure to fill it up at the pumps!
I see Adam took some nice shots for you. He used to knock about on the Nissan 350Z site I used to moderate.
Bought this on Monday............ 323i
8 months test and a fully stamped up service book......... £500 :shock:
Surprisingly after using it every day it's still going :lol: :lol:
Silver Nissan Altima ... no collectors cars as of yet !
Mojo8
:D
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