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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      Recently changed cars.  We got a Diesel Hybrid Merc E class estate. Thing goes like shit of a shovel.

      But it's giving me 51MPG and look at this range…....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • louisboscoL
        louisbosco
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        @Giles:

        Recently changed cars.  We got a Diesel Hybrid Merc E class estate. Thing goes like shit of a shovel.

        will thoroughly miss the 140i. but this will have plenty of torque low down I bet. loads of fun can be had at 2-4k rpm..  😉 😉

        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          The rear wheels squirrel all over the place when I boot it in the damp…..

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • louisboscoL
            louisbosco
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            hahaha I see you're still having fond memories of a rwd hatch.

            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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            • GraemeG
              Graeme
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              I'm tempted to go for an electric car next time, but Australia is somewhat behind the rest of the world for various reasons. The charging infrastructure isn't great, distances tend to be long, and there are relatively few models available.

              A local website / YouTube channel decided to compare the travel time of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a Hyundai Tucson between Sydney and Melbourne, a distance of about 900 km or 560 miles. It's a straightforward run down the Hume Highway.

              The Tucson made it down first, because it didn't have to make recharging stops, but only beat the Ioniq by about forty minutes on a nine hour run. So an EV would appear to be practical for long distance travel, even in a somewhat backward country like Australia.

              OK, you might struggle to find one for sale, since no-one seems to be bringing them here right now! 😃

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              • GraemeG
                Graeme
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                Alternatively, I could be sensible and get the new Morgan Super 3 instead…

                Unfortunately the Morgan EV3 never happened, though an electric version of the new model sounds like a possibility.

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                • steelworkerS
                  steelworker
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                  Morgan for sure @Graeme

                  Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                  Well, I have others.

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                  • KirkK
                    Kirk
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                    I bought my car almost 11 years ago. I know absolutely nothing about cars. Ultimately, I was just looking for something reliable. Last week I hit 375,000 miles. Hoping to make it to 400,000 and beyond…

                    we’re trying our best

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                    • GraemeG
                      Graeme
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                      The Late Brake Show has done a video walkaround of the Morgan Super 3, in the off chance you're obsessing over them like me.

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                      • Bfd70B
                        Bfd70
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                        @Kirk:

                        I bought my car almost 11 years ago. I know absolutely nothing about cars. Ultimately, I was just looking for something reliable. Last week I hit 375,000 miles. Hoping to make it to 400,000 and beyond…

                        Well, c’mon. Tell us what it is. Reliable trumps style for cars in my book.

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                        • KirkK
                          Kirk
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                          hey @Bfd70 i drive a volvo xc90. I’ve done the routine maintenance on the vehicle, at the recommended mileage intervals. Thankfully, no major issues along the way. Just the normal wear ‘n tear.  ‘Knock on wood’ I don’t have any in the future but I probably just jinxed it.

                          we’re trying our best

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                          • goosehdG
                            goosehd
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                            My Dream Car…he makes it look fun and sort of Looney Tuneish (Wylie Coyote)

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                            • K
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                              @Giles:

                              Recently changed cars.  We got a Diesel Hybrid Merc E class estate. Thing goes like shit of a shovel.

                              Nice, I was looking at a very similar car this week, was a C class though. I'm yet to pull the trigger though as I would really like the equivalent Jag!

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                64mpg out of her so far….

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • Q
                                  QuantumMechanic
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                                  Sold my AMG for a Lexus NX 450h+ (PHEV) very lucky to get it. Two-year wait here.

                                  Here it is parked beside my FJ.

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
                                    mclaincausey
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                                    Neither actual nor dream, but very cool. The first Subie sold in the states, rear-motorcycle-engined, and to my eye a charming cross between a Mini and a Beetle.



                                    Think it, be it.

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
                                      mclaincausey
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                                      Putting a bid in on this beaut:

                                      https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo22/monterey/lots/r0032-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/1244331

                                      (In a parallel universe)

                                      Such a beautiful specimen I had to share.

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • goosehdG
                                        goosehd
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                                        Talking about cardiologist…Damn that’s nice.  However, I show that to Laura and I’ll need a proctologist to remove her foot from me.  😃

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • GilesG
                                          Giles
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                                          My maternal grandfather racing his. Unfortunately he sold it rather than doing the sensible thing (leaving it to me)

                                          https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsIwNBltWK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • goosehdG
                                            goosehd
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                                            Two things:  One I can not ever afford that car and two, that’s cool as hell @Giles

                                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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