eastcoast 3,729 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 26 minutes ago, dytkos said: Customer of mine had a new one, said it was 25mpg max. Cheers, D. 25? Was the customer miss Daisy's chauffeur seriously though, that was about it MPG if I was careful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eastcoast 3,729 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rusty2 said: Just looked them up. Looks like they had crazy power for a 1.3 Were they 1.3 or 2.6? Strange engines. My insurance company listed it as 2600 cc. No matter. It was a very nice car to drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eastcoast 3,729 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rusty2 said: Not sure I must have read it wrong o read 239 bhp out a 1.3 which seems a bit much lol No pistons but 2 rotors. ? I didn't understand then I will not pretend to understand now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,972 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 6 hours ago, eastcoast said: No pistons but 2 rotors. ? I didn't understand then I will not pretend to understand now. Is that the wankel engine ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,273 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 15 hours ago, eastcoast said: I used to be able to drift it when turning right on roundabouts. Well, not really, the 1st time was unintentional on a wet morning and I almost hit transit. But, early morning or late night going to or returning from work I could sort of do it. Feck me I can drift a 3.5T high top transit round a roundabout no problem apart from the misses screaming 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,662 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 21 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Cars never really been my thing, I do see some an thing that looks nice, loved the rs6 years back when it first come out, but there’s a guy who stays somewhere near me, not sure where but every now an again ye see a big black Maserati an you know it’s him, not sure if he deals em, sells em or owns a few, but Fcuking ell there summat about them cars that make me want one if I won money it would deffo be one first things of buy. Don’t even know if they any good but they look an sound great to me I blagged my way into a guided tour of the Maserati factory in Italy years ago and just instantly fell in love with them,for me the V8 Gran Turismo just oozes class,build quality,sexy looks,history,performance,the whole package.....beautiful cars. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,662 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 09/07/2021 at 11:44, low plains drifter said: Triumph Stag? Not for me mate no....nice motors dont get me wrong but i like modern technology in cars...for me the ultimate middle aged gentlemans boy racer are the V8 Maserati Gran Turismo and the W12 Bentley Continental Gt....both for different reasons but like you say i still think theres something very special about those old Jags/Stags etc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,662 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 09/07/2021 at 11:19, Gypsydog94 said: Audi rs6 for me as a gentleman’s car I think they are vile personally....typical German efficiency and performance.....but theres plenty of cars with efficiency and performance that dont look like a mini cab ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 I’m toying with the idea of getting an F type jag ……. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,855 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, sid g said: i like old fords , cars dont do much for me tbh i mean some of my old cars include a montego estate countryman and a bright orange austin allegro , i like a decent van i`m happy to spend 6-7k on a van but a grand on a cars good for me montego now theres a blast from the past my mate had one years ago fished all over scotland in and it ended up in a ditch coming of the carron reservoir one morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,598 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, jackthelad said: montego now theres a blast from the past my mate had one years ago fished all over scotland in and it ended up in a ditch coming of the carron reservoir one morning The diesel ones used to run on fumes,same as the sherpa vans them were the days 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthelad 1,855 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 minute ago, lurchers said: The diesel ones used to run on fumes,same as the sherpa vans them were the days remember coming home from loch awe in a dark blue sherpa time wee got home it was nearly light blue feck nos what that van was painted with...emulsion probly haha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eastcoast 3,729 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) I'm due a car change in October. Opting out of company car scheme. Always fancied an Alfa Brera. Been close to buying one a few times but never been brave enough due to quality/reliability issues. They also aren't the best drivers. But my God they are pretty. I wont get a car allowance if I buy something over 5 years old so that will stop me letting my heart rule my head. Having said that, nice examples seem to be going up in price. May not be such a silly joice after all. Edited July 10, 2021 by eastcoast Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 9,466 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 4 hours ago, gnasher16 said: Not for me mate no....nice motors dont get me wrong but i like modern technology in cars...for me the ultimate middle aged gentlemans boy racer are the V8 Maserati Gran Turismo and the W12 Bentley Continental Gt....both for different reasons but like you say i still think theres something very special about those old Jags/Stags etc. I see one or two Bentleys about, some pieces of work aren't they? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 9,466 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 4 hours ago, socks said: I’m toying with the idea of getting an F type jag ……. Get an E type convertible, you'd look the shit sporting black leather skullcap, wind deflector goggles, Russel whippets riding shotgun, easy set longnet akimbo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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