Mook Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Your are Mr Thomas Dick of Norfolk who is most unimpressed at the rating What Car? have given his Chevrolet Cruze. Badge snobbery No. They're shit. And this... "the boot space is wonderful" Always been top of my list when lookingn for a car - wonderful boot space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 My favourite part is where he tells us all what the salesman said to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 The Vauxhall salesman told be to bog off and buy a Chevvy Cruze because it's a cheaper version of what he was trying to sell me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Ha, told to feck off by a Vauxhall dealer and buy a Chevrolet, tells you all you need to know about him, bet the VX dealer couldn't get him out quick enough. Edited March 4, 2014 by Tipex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Brilliant isn't it? If you ever get 5 minutes, browse the What Car? reader reviews. People really do get very upset when their pride and joy doesn't get 5 stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 And then Chevrolet pull out of the UK altogether.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 And then Chevrolet pull out of the UK altogether.... Good riddance! Who'd have genuinely thought, that in the 21st century, America would be making the shittest cars money can buy, if you forget the Chinese. And that some of the best cars now come from Korea. Anyone else see the review of the Kia Pro Cee'd GT on 5th Gear last night? What a fantastic car, i'd find it hard to justify a Golf GTi over one for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 America has made some of the shittest cars money can buy for a long time. First gen M-Class? Made in the US and spawned from the ludicrous "partnership" that was Daimler-Benz and Chrysler. Cheap, nasty, unreliable tosh. What's the one reason to buy an American-made car? The V8 in it. That's all, IMO. Nothing else. Given the choice between a new Kia and a used Golf GTI, I'd choose the Golf. Don't know why, I just would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 American manufacturing (of cars) is very poor yes, but I'm talking more about the American brands, look at what they were producing through the 50's, 60's and early 70's, some fantastic cars (a lot of crap too granted) but I find it hard to believe what they stick the Chevrolet or Chrysler badge on these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Chevrolet has always been the bottom end brand of GM though. Daewoo became Chevvy. Still didn't make their cars unshit though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Given the choice between a new Kia and a used Golf GTI, I'd choose the Golf. Don't know why, I just would.I do get that and can understand why, but I can't help wondering if you had a play in the Kia GT, if you'd change your mind.It certainly wouldn't be down to materials or build quality, my mum has a Sportage, and the fit and finish, and materials are at least as good as anything VW, and in terms of reliability, it's leagues ahead. When it comes to performance, no it's not as quick as a GTi, but they were comparing it's handling, feel and feedback to the latest 'go faster' Megane, and it held it's own, they said it was ultimately 'softer' than the Megane, but still gave you all the feedback, and you could still make it do exactly what you wanted around the bends. Edited March 4, 2014 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Chevrolet has always been the bottom end brand of GM though. Daewoo became Chevvy. Still didn't make their cars unshit though They have here, but look at some proper Chevvys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I do get that and can understand why, but I can't help wondering if you had a play in the Kia GT, if you'd change your mind. It certainly wouldn't be down to materials or build quality, my mum has a Sportage, and the fit and finish, and materials are at least as good as anything VW, and in terms of reliability, it's leagues ahead. When it comes to performance, no it's not as quick as a GTi, but they were comparing it's handling, feel and feedback to the latest 'go faster' Megane, and it held it's own, they said it was ultimately 'softer' than the Megane, but still gave you all the feedback, and you could still make it do exactly what you wanted around the bends. I think the Sportage is a great looking car and they drive really well. I wouldn't have a Kia because I wouldn't want to own the brand - it has a stigma with it, in the same way as many other manufacturers do, from Hyundai to Rolls Royce. To put it in context, looking at houses - I can get a really decent, well built new house with all the mod cons in a fairly good area for decent money. Alternatively, I can go a bit further out, find an older house which doesn't have all mod cons, costs more in council tax, but I'd rather live there. Same for post codes, because there's a stigma attached to them. There's some lovely houses in BH20 and BH22, but I'd rather live in BH21, and not in the east of the post code. Yes, quite happy that people may think I'm a post code snob, or house snob, or car snob (I'd argue hardly with a VW, but there you go) - it's just what I'd prefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 It looks like the korean brands haven't got the engines quite sorted yet, I know that the Kia has a 1.6 in it, it's a CVVT rather than a Turbo isn't it? Suspect it's not that great economy wise. They've come on leaps and bounds though, still not sure if i'd get one but I think i'd possibly consider it. Certainly for the missus car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I think the Kia Sportage looks really good. On other peoples drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 My apologies for bringing football into a car thread, but I honestly believe we've hit on the true reason Man Utd are going to find it really difficult to sign quality players this summer. Who the fúck wants to run around with 'Chevrolet' on their shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Who the fúck wants to run around with 'Chevrolet' on their shirts? MrMe will have ManU PJ's with "Chevrolet" on them - helps him sleep!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) If MrMe was a genuine United fan, he'd be driving a Chevrolet instead of that BMW, some 'fans' just don't show any support. Edited March 4, 2014 by Tipex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 He needs a Chevrolet Matiz in his life for all his motorway trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Back to the Golf R, this is the Lapiz Blue colour I have ordered (not my car in the photo though). Much darker than the Rising Blue on the Roc R next to it (same Rising Blue as the Mk6 Golf R I have at present). Edited March 4, 2014 by TP27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 If MrMe was a genuine United fan, he'd be driving a Chevrolet instead of that BMW, some 'fans' just don't show any support. This is true. Even Sir Alex was made to drive one. The funniest thing about that though is the car from previous sponsors, Audi, that he had to change to the Chevrolet Volt from - an A8 W12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Paul Scholes had his nicked off his drive. I bet he was suicidal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 The switch from Audi to Chevrolet probably played a key factor in his decision to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 One suspects that when you have a personal fortune of £34 million, driving a Chevrolet may not be what one is accustomed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Back to the Golf R, this is the Lapiz Blue colour I have ordered (not my car in the photo though). Much darker than the Rising Blue on the Roc R next to it (same Rising Blue as the Mk6 Golf R I have at present). Ahem, back on topic. Looking good, TP. Bet you can't wait. Need to hear the engine as well in your full write up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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