villa4europe Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 06/08/2021 at 10:40, StefanAVFC said: I always wanted to get a weekend runner. I love Corvettes; I can get one over here for not that expensive but I imagine it'll always be broken. The latest one is meant to be really good and relatively cheap or do you want an old one? Its something I want to do whilst living abroad and driving on the wrong side of the road, loads of mustangs, camaros and a few dodges here, absolutely tons of porsches but they're not my thing If I was back in the UK and sorted a normal family car I'd probably try and talk my wife in to letting me look at an abarth again but I think they've gone up in price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Mrs Sidcow has just ordered a new A6. I pointed out that she'll likely have an electric car after this which will be an automatic so why insist on a manual now? May as well just take the plunge. It's only £15 more per month than an A4 so why not. She really didn't fancy dropping down to a VW confessing it was a bit of a snobby decision. As a VW driver myself I took offence at that! Hell of a lot more than her current A6 though which was a ludicrous deal. Edited August 7, 2021 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 04/08/2021 at 18:18, Genie said: All new Range Rover is out in the Autumn @Xela. I wonder if they will try and make it even slightly difficult to steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Phil Silvers said: Where do I pay. Still 4 years away, pretty cool looking though. We'll see how competitively they can price it. I still really like this cute little thing as a city car £28,000 for a car like that, though, and that's the basic model, it just doesn't make sense. If you want a nippy and practical hatchback, you can pick up a Fiesta ST-3 for a few grand less than that. Edited August 7, 2021 by Davkaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, sidcow said: I wonder if they will try and make it even slightly difficult to steal. Like the others, it’ll have the highest thatcham rating… problem is the thieves are getting cleverer and these cars are worth a lot of money. You’re not gonna risk getting nicked hacking a Dacia Duster are you I remember reading a while back that the hardest new car to steal was…. a Vauxhall Corsa. Why? Because it was the only new car on the market that didn’t have a keyless entry option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, Genie said: I remember reading a while back that the hardest new car to steal was…. a Vauxhall Corsa. Why? Because it was the only new car on the market that didn’t have a keyless entry option. I can't believe car manufacturer's aren't being held responsible for this tbh. It's been an incredibly well-publicised method of car theft for donkeys' years. I've never owned a car with it because I like my older cars, and I know there are steps owners can take to protect themselves, but it really does put me off buying a more modern car. For such a small quality of life increase, I really don't think it's worth the trade off. I've never once thought "**** me, turning that key was taxing, I wish I'd walked". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I can't believe car manufacturer's aren't being held responsible for this tbh. It's been an incredibly well-publicised method of car theft for donkeys' years. I've never owned a car with it because I like my older cars, and I know there are steps owners can take to protect themselves, but it really does put me off buying a more modern car. For such a small quality of life increase, I really don't think it's worth the trade off. I've never once thought "**** me, turning that key was taxing, I wish I'd walked". My car has no keyless entry, but does have keyless start. The best of both worlds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisp65 Posted August 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2021 My 1971 Beetle had keyless entry. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 You had cars in 1971? Were they all black and white? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 Apparently my mistress is back on the market shortly and I have first option, do not think I will refuse 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Beautiful. Always wanted a DB7 but I've never driven one. When shall I pop over for a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I've had my eye on this beauty for a few days, and I'm sorely tempted 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Beautiful. Always wanted a DB7 but I've never driven one. When shall I pop over for a go? Will drop you a pm if goes to plan and you are more than welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Davkaus said: I've had my eye on this beauty for a few days, and I'm sorely tempted Very very quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Genie Posted August 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Davkaus said: When shall I pop over for a go? Sorry mate, I think it’s a play on words and the mistress is a car. Edited August 7, 2021 by Genie 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 21 minutes ago, Davkaus said: You had cars in 1971? Were they all black and white? Well as it happens it was white, yes. Ford Diamond White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Davkaus said: I've had my eye on this beauty for a few days, and I'm sorely tempted Perfect family car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Xela said: Perfect family car. For the first year or two, the kid can go in the boot with a torch. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Davkaus said: For the first year or two, the kid can go in the boot with a torch. That's what gloveboxes and footwells are for. Give it two years and you'll be driving a Citroen Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) My brother in law used to customise Beetles, the whole engine sticking out of the bonnet thing. A few years ago he built a beach buggy. Had some twin pipes he needed to blank off and found a sherwoods curry jar lid fitted them perfectly. He put a VW Camper Van engine in the back of it, with the fibreglass body it weighed nothing. He was supposed to put a concrete block in the front to weigh it down but didn't bother. If he put his foot down he could do wheelies in it. Edited August 7, 2021 by sidcow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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