Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Eco said: Looking at getting a new car (and maybe a bike) here in the coming months. Thinking of going with the car that I've always wanted, and that is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that is similar to this one - As for bike, my dream is something along these lines - Never took you for a bike person, hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, nudge said: Only watched the first video, most of them look like obnoxious boats, but yeah, that Rolls Royce takes the cake... As you said, I'm sure they have plenty of technical innovations inside, but what disappoints me is that the majority of them also aspire to be as flashy as possible and seem to think that the more LED lights (mostly looking at you there, Bentley), the better. I know concept cars are not about practicality at all and is just imagination running wild, but still, many of the design parts doesn't really make sense. Moving breaking lights? Glass floor? Red carpet imitation? Floating top (good luck with that during the rain)? Using your smartphone as the dashboard? Silly gimmicks. Wouldn't want to have an accident in any of those either, pretty much a coffin with no way out. That pretty much covers it.... The ones where you had no door and had to slide in over the top as well seemed a pretty naff idea... Also some of them doors and bits took a while to open, can't imagine what it would be like holding 4 bags of Asda groceries while I am waiting for my walk in door to finish opening... Also the one where the steering wheel moved back to the dashboard was pretty noisy?? reminded me of how my first CD player sounded when I loaded it up in the tray and pressed close... Not keen on that Rose Red tinted windscreen... looks flash on the outside but inside looks like the kind of lighting you might find in a lap dancing booth.... well, so I am told anyway.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted June 19, 2020 Just now, Bluewolf said: That pretty much covers it.... The ones where you had no door and had to slide in over the top as well seemed a pretty naff idea... Also some of them doors and bits took a while to open, can't imagine what it would be like holding 4 bags of Asda groceries while I am waiting for my walk in door to finish opening... Also the one where the steering wheel moved back to the dashboard was pretty noisy?? reminded me of how my first CD player sounded when I loaded it up in the tray and pressed close... Not keen on that Rose Red tinted windscreen... looks flash on the outside but inside looks like the kind of lighting you might find in a lap dancing booth.... well, so I am told anyway.. Thought the same... Also spot on regarding the CD tray noise I think that red windscreen would trigger a seizure in me after a while, and I'm not even epileptic. Appearance wise, I only find the Batman Merc and the Peugeot passable. That drone Audi looks like the cars in Westworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, nudge said: That drone Audi looks like the cars in Westworld It did didn't it... Also for the asking price they are no doubt going to be going for I would have expected a butler to emerge from that side hatch on the Rolls Royce to carry them cases for me.... Can't believe that was the best they could come up with though, They must have no imagination whatsoever in that building... If someone gave me £500,000 to spend making one of them old fashioned Go-Carts that's what it would probably end up looking like... Laziness, pure laziness.... Edited June 19, 2020 by Bluewolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 50 minutes ago, nudge said: Never took you for a bike person, hehe. Really? Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted June 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: It did didn't it... Also for the asking price they are no doubt going to be going for I would have expected a butler to emerge from that side hatch on the Rolls Royce to carry them cases for me.... Can't believe that was the best they could come up with though, They must have no imagination whatsoever in that building... If someone gave me £500,000 to spend making one of them old fashioned Go-Carts that's what it would probably end up looking like... Laziness, pure laziness.... If they decided to built a fully autonomous luxury car, they should at least have built a mini bar in, don't you think??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted June 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, Eco said: Really? Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing.. Haha, bikes are always a good thing. I just didn't think of you as a bike person as I don't think you ever mentioned it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, nudge said: Haha, bikes are always a good thing. I just didn't think of you as a bike person as I don't think you ever mentioned it! Oh yeah, my buddy had one like the one I posted, and I learn to ride on it then. But I rather enjoy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) Some silky Motorbike skills there.... https://9gag.com/gag/aeDDoPj Edited July 12, 2020 by Bluewolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Collection of Shelby cars makes $8.85 million at auction... https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/incredible-collection-of-shelby-cars-makes-millions-at-auction/ar-BB16XKkt?ocid=msedgntp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted July 20, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: It's absolutely incredible that car survived until this day, nevermind in such a mint condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, nudge said: It's absolutely incredible that car survived until this day, nevermind in such a mint condition! Just never know what's lurking about in peoples garages do you... How much more stuff is out there, not just cars or bikes but other rare items in peoples collections built up over years yet to see the light of day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted July 20, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted July 20, 2020 Just now, Bluewolf said: Just never know what's lurking about in peoples garages do you... How much more stuff is out there, not just cars or bikes but other rare items in peoples collections built up over years yet to see the light of day.. Imagine archeologists some 1000 years in the future digging up a freaking Mustang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG 227 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG 227 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 McLaren Senna GTR, in Marlboro livery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG 227 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 21/07/2020 at 00:33, nudge said: Imagine archeologists some 1000 years in the future digging up a freaking Mustang Imagine in 50 years from now, somebody like Richard Rawlings barn-finding a 2020 Mustang, and electric swapping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG 227 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 On 29/04/2020 at 16:49, CaaC (John) said: Harley-Davidson's profits plunge amid coronavirus lockdown Harley-Davidson reported a 45% drop in quarterly profits as motorcycle sales were hit by the global coronavirus pandemic. Harley-Davidson exits India https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-24/harley-exits-india-in-another-blow-to-modi-s-manufacturing-push Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG 227 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 New One-Off Ferrari Quote Sharing only its headlights and windscreen with a standard 812 Superfast, the Omologata is described as a "vibrant evocation of the values that define Ferrari in relation to GT racing: a car that is equally at ease on the road as it is hitting the apex on the track". It's a throwback, then, the Omologata; a contemporary yet retro celebration to conjure up the 250s, 275s and Daytonas of way back when, their V12s howling and string-back driving gloves sawing away at wooden steering wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted November 27, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) I saw this thread and thought ah perfect... people talking about their cars... instead it’s just a fantasy thread Anyway, I’m currently shopping for a new car. As my old Golf has just failed it’s MOT and I want to get rid of it. What are peoples opinions on Renaults? I like the Capture but just shown my mate and he just said “renaults are bad.. French make shit cars” I have 0 knowledge and not much of a passion for cars hence me posting here. I’m looking for something a bit bigger with a decent size boot. I'm not buying brand new and my budget is probably 10k max. Edited November 27, 2020 by JOSHBRFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, JOSHBRFC said: I saw this thread and thought ah perfect... people talking about their cars... instead it’s just a fantasy thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Subscriber Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, JOSHBRFC said: but just shown my mate and he just said “renaults are bad.. French make shit cars” I love your friend Hate Renault with passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted November 27, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, nudge said: I love your friend Hate Renault with passion. Haha he seemed pretty certain of it. I’ve had Vauxhall and Volkswagen, so thought I’d try Renault. Not been filled with much confidence though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted November 27, 2020 Administrator Share Posted November 27, 2020 Not that fond of Renault's either. A couple of neighbours had Renault's and both had bad experiences; both ended up changing their cars within the year. @JOSHBRFC what about Skoda? They're usually quite spacious and reliable. Not the small Fabia's or estates like Octavia. Maybe Karoq? Or Nissan Juke? My mum's had one for last few years and loves it. They look quite boxy but inside, both for seats and boot-space, there's actually quite a bit of space to work with. Easy for a baby/child's seat to go in as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted November 27, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Stan said: Not that fond of Renault's either. A couple of neighbours had Renault's and both had bad experiences; both ended up changing their cars within the year. @JOSHBRFC what about Skoda? They're usually quite spacious and reliable. Not the small Fabia's or estates like Octavia. Maybe Karoq? Or Nissan Juke? My mum's had one for last few years and loves it. They look quite boxy but inside, both for seats and boot-space, there's actually quite a bit of space to work with. Easy for a baby/child's seat to go in as well... Skoda seems out of my price range. Nissan’s seem okay though, cheers I’ll have a look. Mate had one of them Juke’s actually.. I’ll ask him. Thanks Edited November 27, 2020 by JOSHBRFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ 1,388 Posted November 27, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) So after I got borderline abuse off my best friends for suggesting a Renault... and as I’m a car newb. I’ve decided I am getting a Ford Kuga. I think... Edited November 27, 2020 by JOSHBRFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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