Good Looking Modern Cars?
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I followed one from the Penshaw monument - A183 - to the Tees flyover - A19 - yesterday and they drove perfectly sensibly all the way. Pleasant surprise.
It was Range Rovers, Quashquais and Jaguars that were the noticeable offenders, along with the expected BMWs
It was Range Rovers, Quashquais and Jaguars that were the noticeable offenders, along with the expected BMWs
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Well the prize yesterday goes to the Toyota that came off the slip road behind me (I'd pulled over to allow him to) & entered the middle lane, as I pulled back into the inside lane - but made no attempt to pass AND when I looked in the mirror as I came up behind another car in the inside lane he was still there, although the road was otherwise empty, & there he stayed the whole time he was still in sight.
On the other hand an A4 had the good grace to let me pass &, almost by definition, they HATE being behind a C15, never mind being passed by one.
On the other hand an A4 had the good grace to let me pass &, almost by definition, they HATE being behind a C15, never mind being passed by one.
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Here's one that definitely doesn't fit the thread title. Not an SUV so can't be plonked in that thread.
I had just watched her new Rolls video, another ugly heap.
I had just watched her new Rolls video, another ugly heap.
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I only lasted halfway cos I couldn't stand her voice!! The car is definitely not me cos I'm a tradition fan!!
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
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I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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She can be a bit hard to take but that thing is an absolute disgrace.
I don't like any of the DS range, nor the Cactus but that heap really takes the cake.
Sounds like a Tonka toy and seems very flimsy, doors are dreadful.
I don't like any of the DS range, nor the Cactus but that heap really takes the cake.
Sounds like a Tonka toy and seems very flimsy, doors are dreadful.
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De Lorien mark …………………...500
Man is, by nature, a lazy beast, he does not need twice encouraging to do nothing.
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Commoners like Charlie in Waitrose? No thank YOU!mickthemaverick wrote: ↑23 Aug 2019, 14:13 Come on Neil!!! Surely Prince Charles would go to Waitrose?
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I regularly get them tailgating me on the 'bike, often on the motorway. It's particularly frustrating. I *very* occasionally play (embarrass) them. They don't like it up 'em! Especially not by a fat man on a 25 year old Kawasaki..white exec wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 08:42 Four circles in the rearview mirror present a now widely understood warning
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My neighbour's daughter drives an Audi Coupe for leisure, her dally drive is a 44 Tonne artic for Tarmac.Michel wrote: ↑10 Oct 2019, 15:38I regularly get them tailgating me on the 'bike, often on the motorway. It's particularly frustrating. I *very* occasionally play (embarrass) them. They don't like it up 'em! Especially not by a fat man on a 25 year old Kawasaki..white exec wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 08:42 Four circles in the rearview mirror present a now widely understood warning
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I've had a couple of Audis myself. Lovely cars, especially the interiors. The issue is that they're often driven by knob-heads! I'm certainly not claiming all Audi drivers are. For me, it seems any Male in a sporty Audi wants to race me.
Bloody pointless! My bike does 0-60 in 2.7 seconds and a standing 1/4 in 10, at terminal speed of 137mph. There's not an Audi .. or much else road-legal that can keep up
Bloody pointless! My bike does 0-60 in 2.7 seconds and a standing 1/4 in 10, at terminal speed of 137mph. There's not an Audi .. or much else road-legal that can keep up
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Our XM 2.5 can leave a good few circles standing, especially when it comes to winding clear-view curves. The level road-holding and torque of that French engine is extraordinary.
Not something I make a habit of, but when some idiot is glued to your back bumper, at the legal limit, and with no possibility of overtaking safely, there are two options: slow down, or leave the clot behind.
So many of their drivers are 20-something male, and driving in the 'deck chair' position - laid back and just visible above the steering wheel. An Advanced Driving Instructor would put them through the shredder. An Examiner would issue a fail. Traffic Police would issue a fine and points. Where are these fine folk when you really need them?
Not something I make a habit of, but when some idiot is glued to your back bumper, at the legal limit, and with no possibility of overtaking safely, there are two options: slow down, or leave the clot behind.
So many of their drivers are 20-something male, and driving in the 'deck chair' position - laid back and just visible above the steering wheel. An Advanced Driving Instructor would put them through the shredder. An Examiner would issue a fail. Traffic Police would issue a fine and points. Where are these fine folk when you really need them?
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Well I took a picture or 2 of a modern car this morning.
My thought process.......thats a nice colour, its a citroen, looks like a nice sort of size, not too big, not too small, its got a decent tail gate, probably plenty of space for the dog, bit of protective plastic down and I bet those back seats fold down to get a few bags of sand and cement bricks and roofing felt in. Its got roof bars too
So what was it?
My thought process.......thats a nice colour, its a citroen, looks like a nice sort of size, not too big, not too small, its got a decent tail gate, probably plenty of space for the dog, bit of protective plastic down and I bet those back seats fold down to get a few bags of sand and cement bricks and roofing felt in. Its got roof bars too
So what was it?
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I'm in the process of buying a C3 Picasso at the moment hence the sale of the Skoda!
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well this did stir something the other day.....and did stand out from the crowd in Morrisons car park the other day.
In fact I would rate it as the second best looking car in the car park on that day. There were only 2 cars that were remotely interesting that Lexus and my Leaf.....
regards Neil
In fact I would rate it as the second best looking car in the car park on that day. There were only 2 cars that were remotely interesting that Lexus and my Leaf.....
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No posting since February 2020 on the thread....and this has to be the antithesis of the thread title. All subjective of course but if Stellantis brand Alfa Romeo dug out a few of their old designs their stable would be a bit more pleasing than this brand new 2023 example. It did catch my eye though, and I'll give it some credit...it stood out in the car park
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