cruiser647 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 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. No wonder he looks so sour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Really like that colour. Reckon a pair of oval bore Mailltek tailpipes would look great on that No. Must. Stop. Thinking. About. Modding. Cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Oooo now that does look rather spiffing. Will they shine the crap off those rear brake discs if yours comes like that? I hate to see that on new cars because they're been stood for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Oooo now that does look rather spiffing. Will they shine the crap off those rear brake discs if yours comes like that? I hate to see that on new cars because they're been stood for a while. They don't really need to have sat that long for surface rust on the discs to appear. A couple of days in damp conditions and it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Test drive booked for Friday TP - what kind of discount did you manage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Delivery a success - only driven some 50 miles but it's good, oh yes, it's good!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Pics ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Delivery a success - only driven some 50 miles but it's good, oh yes, it's good!!! Nice one! I had a test drive yesterday and was really impressed with it. It sounds great and while I know the noise inside the cabin is synthesised, when you're blatting down a country lane with a big smile on your face you don't really care. Enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I have nothing to add to this thread - just woken up and realised I ordered a Skoda yesterday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Busby, manual or DSG? Eleanor, which Skoda did you order? Edit: Eleanor is auto correct for 'Eldavo' - I could change it, but think I'll leave it for now. Edited March 8, 2014 by DanG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Fabia 1.6 diesel poverty spec in shoot-me-now brown* *feels that way looking at the Mercedes C class brochure that dropped through my door this morning in a cruel twist of fate Edited March 8, 2014 by eldavo69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 The Merc is an old car. You'd begrudge all that money going out when you start seeing the new one. Definitely the right thing to do. The only other extra you need for the skip, er, vRS is a "My other car is a Porsche" sticker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Busby, manual or DSG? Manual - I'm not a big fan of the DSG gearboxes on small cars. I know it is a bit quicker and the auto mode would be useful when you're stuck in traffic but on a small hot hatch then I'd prefer to be changing the gears manually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I have nothing to add to this thread - just woken up and realised I ordered a Skoda yesterday. Stick an R badge on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Skodar? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Skodar? RS koda would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Octaviar dontcha' know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Skodar? Good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I have nothing to add to this thread - just woken up and realised I ordered a Skoda yesterday. Said as much days ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) The Merc is an old car. But then so is the Skoda, it's just had a mild facelift. I'm not sure the old/new model thing applies these days really, they seem to facelift cars on an almost annual basis, so you're always driving the 'old' model. Edited March 8, 2014 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 True enough. I guess I meant next to the BMW in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Think of the money. Think of the money. Think of your Porsche being done up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 But then so is the Skoda, it's just had a mild facelift. I'm not sure the old/new model thing applies these days really, they seem to facelift cars on an almost annual basis, so you're always driving the 'old' model. Eh? The current Octavia was all new when launched to market in early 2013. It's still years from a facelift. It may look very similar to the old Octavia, which was Golf A6 platform - but the current car is on the MQB platform and is still very new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Your so-called facts won't cut the mustard with Tipex. You'll still be wrong. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 But then so is the Skoda, it's just had a mild facelift. I'm not sure the old/new model thing applies these days really, they seem to facelift cars on an almost annual basis, so you're always driving the 'old' model. The Skoda is new, isn't it? I'm reasonably sure it is. Most manufacturers only facelift cars every 2.5 to 3 years don't they? It doesn't do to shaft your customers so I don't know of any that change the cars annually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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