The official AVFORUMS Car showroom (56k warning) PART 1

Paulie-W · 02-06-2006, 6:49 AM

I dont actually do that much milage, so mpg doesn`t really affect me so badly. Mind you if i did cover more, i would struggle with 15 - 20 mpg

Paul O · 05-06-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SOK

I was flicking through this thread having a look at some of the lovely wagons and was just thinking, you guys don't seem to give a damn about petrol prices!!

Poor MPG all round.

But I realise that a car usually means much more than cr@p like that.

Mine isn't too bad, about 20-25mpg I think. But I moved closer to work as I was sick of the commute. So I now do about 5000 miles a year, compared to previous cars which did about 28,000 miles per year.

So, in that respect - I'm doing less environment damage, using less petrol than most nine-to-five'rs - and have a bit more money in the pocket to enjoy a nice car. Happy days!

This is something that a lot of people don't consider when they call all sports and 4x4 cars 'gas guzzlers'. They might use more petrol, but Its likely that they won't be covering the same distances as Mondeo man.

Sorry to skew the topic...! Back to the photos - anyone got some more to add???

Badlands · 07-06-2006, 10:31 PM

4x4 cars 'gas guzzlers'.

Why do people always mention this, what about fast cars that use more petrol, most of them are worse than 4x4's, and what about buses with 2 people on board, planes with 30 people on board etc etc.

Mylo · 07-06-2006, 10:34 PM

Oi Badlands

more pics please, you must have some really mad ones of your Landy in action

gizlaroc · 07-06-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by po_man

Here's my Audi A4 1.8T Sport. Will be getting shot of it soon for a Mk 5 Golf - either the 1.6 FSI or TDI, still undecided!

Absolute no brainer!!

2.0Tdi and than get it REVO'd when you get bored and take it to 200bhp and still get 45mpg+.

Badlands · 07-06-2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mylo

Oi Badlands

more pics please, you must have some really mad ones of your Landy in action

Hows these ones.

me feeling strong.

dejongj · 07-06-2006, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badlands

4x4 cars 'gas guzzlers'.

Why do people always mention this, what about fast cars that use more petrol, most of them are worse than 4x4's, and what about buses with 2 people on board, planes with 30 people on board etc etc.

Couldn't agree more! And then also that London Mayor who doesn't know his inches from centimeters...The majority of 4X4's do not take up more road space than other cars...They might be higher, but not generally wider nor longer....

dejongj · 07-06-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Badlands

Hows these ones.

Looks like you had fun! Do you realise though that you have more traction with your wheels on the ground

Mylo · 07-06-2006, 10:58 PM

brilliant, who cares about fuel economy when you can do that

jagr · 07-06-2006, 11:14 PM

The '94 E280 Merc and '98 VW Passat TDI 110 Sport (chipped to 140bhp) are just about ready to go.....

And I picked up my BMW 528I SE on Monday

Paulie-W · 08-06-2006, 10:34 AM

Well this is my "Heavy Chevy". Drives like you`re in an armchair

but don`t like corners too much

Badlands · 08-06-2006, 10:37 AM

Good reg there Paulie.

Paulie-W · 08-06-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Badlands

Good reg there Paulie.

That was my "Tin" anniversary pressie. We got married in Vegas on the 29th.

Your mud plugging looks like fun.

timmorris · 09-06-2006, 12:41 PM

Stupidly fast, packed full of fantastic technology, and really flatters you as a driver.

Tim

gizlaroc · 09-06-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by timmorris

Stupidly fast, packed full of fantastic technology, and really flatters you as a driver.

Tim

I think I said to you on bm3w.co.uk waht a stunning car that is, really don't like reads normally but that would be my choice of colour on the M6 too, stunning!

Only thing that puts me off is 10mpg, I only get 25mpg from my 535d so know I would be hovering around 8-14mpg in that! Also when I am in my selling season I can do 1400 miles a week, that would mean filling up every morning!

timmorris · 09-06-2006, 1:00 PM

I get 12-14, but then I do make full use of the rev-range. If driving conservatively I reckon you could get it up to 18, but that would defeat the object.

Can't be bm3w, I fell out with Matt over something really trivial so he banned me!

Tim

gizlaroc · 09-06-2006, 1:22 PM

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Originally Posted by timmorris

Can't be bm3w, I fell out with Matt over something really trivial so he banned me!

Tim

Sounds about right!

**Orson** · 09-06-2006, 2:39 PM

Well, here's my Bella

Officially it's the wifes car, but, well, I'm sure you understand

I've had her a month, and am so in love (with the car, obviously

)

GJD · 09-06-2006, 3:13 PM

Here's a piccy of the current GJD fleet..

Merc E320CDI Avantgarde Estate
Mini Cooper S Works (210bhp Facelift Model)

Generally I'm pleased with them both. If I was buying now I'd have had a BMW 535d Touring and a MKVI Golf GTI but neither were available at the time.

Current thinking is I'll run the Merc as the family wagon for a good few years and swap the Mini for a 2nd hand 996 911 C4S in a year or so. The Mini's only done 7000 miles so far so I can't justify changing it yet!

dan653 · 09-06-2006, 4:59 PM

^ another alfa

, mines not quite as flash, but i'm only a student who works in a supermarket

'99 156 2.0 t-spark...

(sorry, camera phone)

Phill_1981 · 09-06-2006, 5:56 PM

Pic of mine going topless last weekend...

Ian J · 09-06-2006, 7:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan653

^ another alfa

, mines not quite as flash, but i'm only a student who works in a supermarket

I couldn't afford anything like that when I was a student

sdb123 · 09-06-2006, 8:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dan653

^ another alfa

, mines not quite as flash, but i'm only a student who works in a supermarket

Times have changed since my days as a student

. Are you a mature student by any chance

Steve

carlymart · 09-06-2006, 8:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Phill_1981

Pic of mine going topless last weekend...

do you run your lotus every day
i am thinking about getting an elise or a caterham and a banger
and just trying to lookk at all sides

what is it like to live with

dan653 · 09-06-2006, 8:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian J

I couldn't afford anything like that when I was a student

living at home thats why and i get double time for working sundays at waitrose (£12ph) + my student loan + my john lewis annual bonus, all fully insured and taxed by me, can only just afford it, insurance is only £1000 now

(3years no claims + 3 points), soon to be 6 points

but thats nothing to be proud of

jenic · 09-06-2006, 8:27 PM

When i go to uni i will also be spending most of my loan on a decent car and bike, i will just live off money from work or parents cus from the second year i will be living at home and commuting so i want something nice to do the 1 hour each way commute in. Probably a 2nd hand new mini and a brand new R6 for the nice summer days.

Phill_1981 · 09-06-2006, 9:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlymart

do you run your lotus every day
i am thinking about getting an elise or a caterham and a banger
and just trying to lookk at all sides

what is it like to live with

yep, used daily to and from work and my only car.

tom_painter85 · 10-06-2006, 1:36 PM

Got this little bundle of joy last weekend...and loving it!

lots of nice motors on here...liking the beemer at the top tim...v.nice

ATB

Tom

dalepearson · 10-06-2006, 1:43 PM

My new toy, arrived 2 weeks ago.

And what I had before this :

Mylo · 10-06-2006, 2:16 PM

Is the Audi a 3.2 quattro by any chance? Must be something fruity to have replaced the Cupra.

Nice taste in cars matey

02-06-2006, 6:49 AM	#721
Paulie-W Prominent Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Thanks: Gave 1,130, Got 522 Posts: 3,979	Advertisement Want to Advertise? I dont actually do that much milage, so mpg doesn`t really affect me so badly. Mind you if i did cover more, i would struggle with 15 - 20 mpg

07-06-2006, 11:14 PM	#730
jagr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheshire Thanks: Gave 104, Got 117 Posts: 1,276	The '94 E280 Merc and '98 VW Passat TDI 110 Sport (chipped to 140bhp) are just about ready to go..... And I picked up my BMW 528I SE on Monday Attached Thumbnails

08-06-2006, 10:34 AM	#731
Paulie-W Prominent Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Thanks: Gave 1,130, Got 522 Posts: 3,979	Well this is my "Heavy Chevy". Drives like you`re in an armchair but don`t like corners too much Attached Thumbnails

09-06-2006, 12:41 PM	#734
timmorris Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Thanks: Gave 9, Got 26 Posts: 430	Best car I've ever owned... Stupidly fast, packed full of fantastic technology, and really flatters you as a driver. Tim

09-06-2006, 2:39 PM	#738
Orson Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Ilson, pride of Derbyshire! Thanks: Gave 480, Got 505 Posts: 3,149	Well, here's my Bella Officially it's the wifes car, but, well, I'm sure you understand I've had her a month, and am so in love (with the car, obviously ) Attached Thumbnails

07-06-2006, 10:31 PM	#723
Badlands Ex Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: uk Thanks: Gave 0, Got 25 Posts: 380	4x4 cars 'gas guzzlers'. Why do people always mention this, what about fast cars that use more petrol, most of them are worse than 4x4's, and what about buses with 2 people on board, planes with 30 people on board etc etc.

07-06-2006, 10:34 PM	#724
Mylo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Thanks: Gave 168, Got 401 Posts: 5,542	Oi Badlands more pics please, you must have some really mad ones of your Landy in action

07-06-2006, 10:58 PM	#729
Mylo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Thanks: Gave 168, Got 401 Posts: 5,542	brilliant, who cares about fuel economy when you can do that

08-06-2006, 10:37 AM	#732
Badlands Ex Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: uk Thanks: Gave 0, Got 25 Posts: 380	Good reg there Paulie.

09-06-2006, 1:00 PM	#736
timmorris Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Thanks: Gave 9, Got 26 Posts: 430	I get 12-14, but then I do make full use of the rev-range. If driving conservatively I reckon you could get it up to 18, but that would defeat the object. Can't be bm3w, I fell out with Matt over something really trivial so he banned me! Tim

09-06-2006, 3:13 PM	#739
GJD Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Thanks: Gave 20, Got 4 Posts: 282	Here's a piccy of the current GJD fleet.. Merc E320CDI Avantgarde Estate Mini Cooper S Works (210bhp Facelift Model) Generally I'm pleased with them both. If I was buying now I'd have had a BMW 535d Touring and a MKVI Golf GTI but neither were available at the time. Current thinking is I'll run the Merc as the family wagon for a good few years and swap the Mini for a 2nd hand 996 911 C4S in a year or so. The Mini's only done 7000 miles so far so I can't justify changing it yet! Attached Thumbnails

09-06-2006, 4:59 PM	#740
dan653 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: nr Stonehenge Thanks: Gave 46, Got 52 Posts: 1,236	^ another alfa , mines not quite as flash, but i'm only a student who works in a supermarket '99 156 2.0 t-spark... (sorry, camera phone)

09-06-2006, 5:56 PM	#741
Phill_1981 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking, Surrey Thanks: Gave 68, Got 42 Posts: 1,435	Pic of mine going topless last weekend...

09-06-2006, 8:27 PM	#746
jenic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Thanks: Gave 273, Got 184 Posts: 2,853	When i go to uni i will also be spending most of my loan on a decent car and bike, i will just live off money from work or parents cus from the second year i will be living at home and commuting so i want something nice to do the 1 hour each way commute in. Probably a 2nd hand new mini and a brand new R6 for the nice summer days.

10-06-2006, 1:36 PM	#748
tom_painter85 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Exeter Thanks: Gave 4, Got 2 Posts: 201	Got this little bundle of joy last weekend...and loving it! lots of nice motors on here...liking the beemer at the top tim...v.nice ATB Tom

10-06-2006, 1:43 PM	#749
dalepearson Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Thanks: Gave 2, Got 10 Posts: 157	My new toy, arrived 2 weeks ago. And what I had before this :

10-06-2006, 2:16 PM	#750
Mylo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Thanks: Gave 168, Got 401 Posts: 5,542	Is the Audi a 3.2 quattro by any chance? Must be something fruity to have replaced the Cupra. Nice taste in cars matey

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The official AVFORUMS Car showroom (56k warning) PART 1