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Post by julesd68 on Jun 23, 2020 13:19:30 GMT
LOL - yes I think you qualify as a 'spirited' driver Martin! I think 34mpg is amazing for a car like that, I would have been well happy.
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Post by user211 on Jun 23, 2020 19:24:32 GMT
I can regularly get 37mpg from my 2.7 litre flat 6. That is pretty impressive.
A constant 90 on the motorway might give 35 mpg if I was ever to drive that fast;)
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Post by MartinT on Jun 23, 2020 19:27:03 GMT
At 80 I'm off boost and motorway miles are pretty economical. Drive with some viv when on boost some of the time and economy plummets. That's a supercharger for you. Lovely to drive, though.
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Post by user211 on Jun 23, 2020 20:35:43 GMT
I do like superchargers. I find them really quite nice compared to turbos. I had one in my first Merc SLK.
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Post by The Brookmeister on Jun 23, 2020 21:02:00 GMT
Zero company car tax in year 1 No road tax £36 to charge it for 500 miles (ish) No brainer (when it eventually turns up due to COVID)
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Post by MartinT on Jun 23, 2020 21:27:13 GMT
Does it make you an Audi c*ck? (I would be careful because the other half has an Audi, but even she agrees with me)
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Post by user211 on Jun 23, 2020 23:19:06 GMT
Can't stand the yellow but this agrees with my assertions that you don't want a 911 if you want decent handling and basically a better drive.
And I would go for the standard tombstone seats too.
For 75K it really is good value for what it is. And it won't depreciate much. The previous 2016 ones sold for way more than new 2nd hand. Disturbingly more. But they were more limited in supply.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 24, 2020 9:20:22 GMT
Yep, nice looking car - but not in "look at me" yellow!
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 24, 2020 10:09:03 GMT
I want to do the North Coast 500 at some point - would be wonderful to do it in a car like that ... or maybe even a convertible.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jun 24, 2020 11:48:42 GMT
I can regularly get 37mpg from my 2.7 litre flat 6. That is pretty impressive. A constant 90 on the motorway might give 35 mpg if I was ever to drive that fast;) Yes pretty good. My 535d averages around 36-38 according to the computer, though cruising at 60 (on the flat) it can break 52mpg. Pretty impressive to my mind.
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Post by user211 on Jun 24, 2020 12:30:49 GMT
I want to do the North Coast 500 at some point - would be wonderful to do it in a car like that ... or maybe even a convertible. Well there's alwaays this: www.porsche.com/uk/models/718/718-spyder/718-spyder/The 718s in manual aren't so great IMHO you just get bored with them. Why? Because, and especially on the track, the gears are "too long". In other words they are such that you don't need to change gears as much as you would expect. Hard to describe, but if I were to buy one I would wait for the PDK version. The reason is I do long commutes sometimes and the clutches are heavy, too. I do think the roof on this is a bit shite, but I guess the reason is the 4 litre flat 6 needs some space. Word is an aftermarket exhaust is a good idea, too.
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 24, 2020 12:52:38 GMT
Ha, yes that could do the job, would have to be a rental though ...
If we end up buying a 2 seater as I hope to nearer to retirement, it will be something less financially ruinous like an MX-5 or Toyota GT.
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Post by user211 on Jun 24, 2020 15:29:21 GMT
I used to have a Mazda MX-3 with the smallest V6 in the world LOL. I would have bought an MX-5 but I am 6ft 2 i.e. too big. You do NEED to be small for an MX-5.
The bits for them are expensive, unfortunately, relative to the new price.
Just any half decent 2 seater open top is fun TBH and the need for a car as good as a GT4 is questionable. When they are new they are also a constant worry. If you get something nice the desire of people to fuck it up for you is quite strong:D
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 24, 2020 18:04:10 GMT
I'd forgotten about the MX-3 - used to love the look of them!
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 24, 2020 18:14:42 GMT
I will try an MX-5 for size next time I go to the Mazda dealer.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 24, 2020 18:53:26 GMT
The MX-3 was nice.
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Post by Clive on Jun 24, 2020 20:33:55 GMT
One of our cars is an Audi TT mk3 with the “puny” 197 bhp engine - that’s Sierra Cosworth power from way back... It’s a risk with 19” wheels as it’s really my wife’s car but she loves it as does take care. It handles very nicely with enormous grip. My car is an X3 M40i. Mid 4s to 60 so it’s fun for and SUV. It’s got all the driving assistance gizmos, HUD, adaptive suspension, Merino leather...which could upset my vegan son.
I used to try to have practicality and sportiness in one car but 2 cars at opposite extremes works better. The TT will do 40mpg easily. The M40i will do 40mpg but will also easily do nearer 18mpg when having fun.
It is all a bit extravagant, the idea is to keep the cars 7 to 10 years (very low mileage) by which time we’ll be getting on somewhat and will likely go with an EV between us.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 24, 2020 21:12:13 GMT
Ruth's TTS is the 268bhp engine and it has some go. With 19" wheels it has a lot of grip but there is no feeling of when it might let go. The steering gives little feedback, which doesn't help.
I know the only thing that would make me change my Subaru now is the very low slung ride height and consequent occasional struggle to get in and out of it. Should the 'occasional' become 'regular', it'll be time to say goodbye.
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Post by Clive on Jun 24, 2020 21:24:03 GMT
I suppose I’m getting old...of course it’s far better to have feel at the limit but the levels of grip on public roads is so prodigious that I’m not bothered. On a track it would be different. Even my M40i on 20s has crazy grip, 360 bhp seems to be a very conservative rating too. It goes like stink!
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Post by MartinT on Jun 24, 2020 22:10:00 GMT
Many supposed enthusiasts put a turbo on their GT86/BRZ and sodding wide 9.5" wheels with 245 or 255 tyres. Ruins them. Huge grip followed by sudden and usually terminal loss of control.
I deliberately left mine on 8" wheels with 225 tyres even after having the supercharger installed - but good tyres, Michelin Pilot Sports. It means I can feel what the car is doing and control it on the throttle or let it dance just a touch in the wet. It lets go in a very forgiving way and I've learned a lot about driving it near, but not beyond, the limit.
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