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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 24, 2017 17:10:56 GMT
If I had a job, I'd quite like one of these:   |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 24, 2017 22:24:24 GMT
Is that a Cappuccino car as with the Japanese designs? The engine size is limited in Tokyo for the tax break, so they have turbos for more power.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 24, 2017 23:02:06 GMT
Not really being a car person (apart from vintage, that is), I haven't heard the term before. But I suppose it is. Originally it was fitted with a 660 engine plus turbo for the kei tax regulations. In some countries the emissions were a problem and so a 1.3 engine replaced them. The first series ran from 2002 - 2012, with the second series introduced 2014. Saw it when it first came out and was compared with the Ford Ka Coupé and some other. Thought the Copen looked neat. Seen two locally. Surprised how quiet the engine was.
Still doesn't beat a Lotus 7. Collecting parts for a copy. Managed to get some chassis plans last year, which helps.
I think Caterham use a 600 cc Suzukie engine and turbo/super charger now.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 24, 2017 23:11:11 GMT
The Honda S660 kei car looks nice.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 8:35:17 GMT
I think Caterham use a 600 cc Suzukie engine and turbo/super charger now. Yes, the Caterham 160. designed for handling finesse rather than outright performance. The handling will be good, but in my opinion, you need a bit of poke to go with it. |
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Post by speedysteve on Feb 25, 2017 20:43:24 GMT
Next car will be an EV.
By the time we want/need to change range will have improved as will charging infrastructure.
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Post by speedysteve on Feb 25, 2017 20:46:22 GMT
I think Caterham use a 600 cc Suzukie engine and turbo/super charger now. Yes, the Caterham 160. designed for handling finesse rather than outright performance. The handling will be good, but in my opinion, you need a bit of poke to go with it. The series 2 limited edtion looks quite sweet though. Only 60 built. Having had a big powered 7 that was great for track and racing, something narrow and more subtle on the power to weight ratio would be great for country lane tootles. |
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Post by gazjam on Mar 7, 2017 14:17:35 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 7, 2017 14:24:52 GMT
Whoah!
Very handsome indeed - what Alfa is this?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 14:27:34 GMT
Whoah! Very handsome indeed - what Alfa is this? Seconded - they are very pretty cars. |
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Post by gazjam on Mar 7, 2017 14:32:13 GMT
Brera 'Prodrive' S edition, the 2.2. Usually a Ford Focus guy, decided life was too short!  |
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Post by stanleyb on Mar 7, 2017 18:10:39 GMT
I am getting to like that Hyundai 120 from my wife. I fitted a rear view camera and reversing sensors on it, plus a dash cam. They can both be viewed with a android phone. For the London roads the suspension is just right. I hardly feel a bump when driving. And contrary to all those reviews I read on the internet before buying, the 1.4 auto is way better in take off and general driving than the 1.4 manual that we replaced. Reviewers are hooked on the 0 to 60MPH thing. But I don't come across any stretch of road with a 60mph or higher speed limit. So those figures mean nothing to me.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 9, 2017 0:42:17 GMT
Nice individual choice, Gaz.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 9, 2017 14:59:02 GMT
Look forward to a wee hurl Gaz!
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Post by gazjam on Mar 9, 2017 23:01:42 GMT
Look forward to a wee hurl Gaz! Oh Aye |
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Post by myles on Mar 11, 2017 9:06:57 GMT
I used a VX220 as a daily driver for three years and as the wife wanted a Mini Convertible I had to get something with a boot. VX gone and BMW 130i takes its place; 3 litre straight six is such a silky smooth yet powerful motor.
Next? Well I tend to buy cars out of season because anything with a soft top is a little cheaper in the autumn or winter. I'm thinking Honda S2000, Caterham/Westfield or perhaps another VX220 towards the end of this year.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 11, 2017 11:02:10 GMT
Having had four BMWs in a row, it's the magnificent engines that set them aside. I've had a straight six petrol, V8, straight six turbodiesel and straight six twin turbodiesel. They were all epic in their smoothness and delivery, not to mention the classic BMW wail.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 12, 2017 12:01:25 GMT
It's funny. I get car sick very often in both BMW's and Mercedes. It's something about the ride that I can't stomach - almost too smooth I guess ...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2017 13:21:51 GMT
I used a VX220 as a daily driver for three years and as the wife wanted a Mini Convertible I had to get something with a boot. VX gone and BMW 130i takes its place; 3 litre straight six is such a silky smooth yet powerful motor. Next? Well I tend to buy cars out of season because anything with a soft top is a little cheaper in the autumn or winter. I'm thinking Honda S2000, Caterham/Westfield or perhaps another VX220 towards the end of this year. A Westfield or Caterham as a daily driver? You are a brave man... They are not a lot of fun in the wet, and my choice would be the S2000 or a VX220/Elise with a proper hardtop for winter. |
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