Nice I like it
You can't really blame your average motorist though, as that's how diesel cars were sold to then, when they suddenly became in vogue.
You can't really blame your average motorist though, as that's how diesel cars were sold to then, when they suddenly became in vogue.
Cheap fuel, more MPG, buy one and save the planet
My guess is, the biggest draw was the cost of fuel TBH.True, but lots of thing come into vogue though with alternatives available at the same time and plenty additional info to fill your boots with and more importantly consider before you buy
I agree, not that obvious a choice nowadays and not a true reflection of the real cost of ownership.
Some modern petrol engines aren't as clean as you may think. Most are now direct injection as are diesels. Direct injection engines produce high levels of nox, the level from petrol engines isn't as high as diesel but it is high and engine manufacturers are having to look at many ways to reduce it with gpf's, egr valves, cylinder deactivation, a secondary set of fuel injectors into the inlet manifold etc., all of which will add a little extra weight. Modern advancements in diesel engines where manufacturers have actually bothered to do the work rather than just cheat, has lead to quieter, smoother and cleaner diesel engines. Without all the sound insulation, even a DI petrol engine will rattle on initial start up.
Back in 2005, I got to test drive a Fiesta and a Fusion, both fitted with a TDCi engine, at work, they were the first diesels I'd driven since my Mondeo with it's ancient 1.8TD engine 5yrs earlier. The difference was like night and day.You can't really blame your average motorist though, as that's how diesel cars were sold to then, when they suddenly became in vogue.
Cheap fuel, more MPG, buy one and save the planet
Always loved those cars, my wife is too much of a badge snob to ever get one
Here's mine, just a pity some low life broke my grille removing a badge
There is something really likeable about those cars. I'm not normally a fan of van derived cars, but the Yeti seems to do it right for more.
car by Derek Mackinnon, on Flickr
AFTER-3 by Mark Gameson, on Flickr
LGT 2016-753 by Mark Gameson, on Flickr
LGT 2016-781 by Mark Gameson, on Flickr
I like the look of that Mini
Oh I recognise something very special when I see. Got that build in radar. That bares no resemblance to an ordinary baby lexus 3 series clone, that is very special and must be so much fun to drive.Thanks
Love the look of the M3 and the sound from the C63 is just dirty
Indeed, nor the family function which is for us still important at this stage. Although I've never driven one, nor are there any reviews available I'm confident (hoping) that the Mercedes GLC43 AMG we've got on order for delivery this month will bring us that family element as well. Purist bleat about the one-man-one-engine philosphy out of the window and a twin turbo V6 in an AMG how dare they, but 4wd (albeith 69% rear bias) and standard air suspension makes it a little more family friendly; both in running costs and in comfort on longer journeys.
I've always said that no car can fulfill the needs of luxury and performance / fun. I still stand by this statement, but his car is the nearest I've found to doing both.
It has a split personality. It can be driven sedately and it is very tame, but give it a bit of stick and it is a different animal.
I also looked at the M3 (V8) and Merc C63, but I was just too worried about the maintenance costs
I've always said that no car can fulfill the needs of luxury and performance / fun. I still stand by this statement, but his car is the nearest I've found to doing both.
It has a split personality. It can be driven sedately and it is very tame, but give it a bit of stick and it is a different animal.
I also looked at the M3 (V8) and Merc C63, but I was just too worried about the maintenance costs
We had a 335i for several years. Loved it. The Mrs currently has the 320d. The steering on the 3 series is great!
I'm a big Golf fan. I've had 2 GTi 16vs (Mk3), 2 VR6s, a 4 Motion and a Mk5 R32. R32 was brilliant. I test drove the Golf R before I bought the Lexus. Rapid A-B car. The engine noise through the stereo threw me a bit however. I understand what you mean by 'but not something I can safely do all the time'. I imagine you have to be going some to feel the limits of that car.
Yep, the original C63 is defo the sound for me. I appreciate that the future is not normally aspirated and there is no going back, but I do like big engines and the noises they make. I joined Lotus F1 in the last year of the V8s. Working at the factory, I always put down whatever I was doing when one of the V8 show cars were fired up. When they started the Renault V6 for the first time, one of the mechanics told me that once the engine had fired, they looked at each other, took the ear plugs out and said "Is that it?"
Ooooooohhh want one of those!
m3
