loddrik Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 What do people think of 'em?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 [ QUOTE ] What do people think of 'em?? [/ QUOTE ] Nice. A set of big wheels and you're off.....pimping!! But seriously I like them, nice and high, classy, well built (apparently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 [ QUOTE ] What do people think of 'em?? [/ QUOTE ] Get an X5 instead IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Prehaps not the best to drive, but a great ownership proposition. But there again why compromise driving enjoyment and safety. Other vehicles give you the space without the compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Overpriced Toyota May aswell buy a Rav4 or a landcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidge Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 If it has to be a 4x4 make it a Touareg, but get an avant or a 330d touring instead, it'll do your job better and be easier on the pocket to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 In 2 tone gold, perhaps the ugliest thing on the road ? (OK, it a matter of personal taste). That said, it will never go wrong .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 I rate the RX300, and if the Top Gear Survey is anything to go by, so do its owners. If you want a 4x4 that handles like a car, get an X5. If you want an equally stylish looking one (IMO!) that's full of toys and never goes wrong, it's definitely worth considering the RX300. If you want a 4x4 that's any good off-road, I believe the RX300 is slightly better than the X5, but that's relative - if you're going properly off-road you need a Disco3, Range Rover or Landcruiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 [ QUOTE ] What do people think of 'em?? [/ QUOTE ] I am not tooo keen, but I think Ari loves them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Off roaders??? nah. Don't get them, only off-road bit 99.9% of them do, is mount the curb by accident. you thinking of one Lodders? Not bored of your Alpina yet - surely? Completely different. Going from a focussed sports coupe to a wallowy armchair - you'll soon be back to the focussed coupe! Boot space is poo, BUT they won't go wrong and will be very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted November 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Just looks like am gonna need more space. Ideally would love a B3S touring but they are like hens teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Did Lexus do the IS 300 in the tourer style??? I won't mention an Audi or Merc!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted November 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 The only audi I'd have is out of my budget (3.0 TDi S-Line Avant) and if I hadn't already had a C32 AMG, I would be looking at an estate version but I have a very bad taste in my mouth following that experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Volvo V70R. Quick, four wheel drive, huge. Oh - and one I should have thought of earlier - Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B estate. Also quick, 4wd and huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted November 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Needs to be an auto though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 You can get the Subaru in an auto! (Legacy or Forrester Turbo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted November 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 just couldn't drive a subaru without a 'WR1' ot 'STi' badge on it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Yep, my Legacy's the auto. Got to say it's a fair bit slower than the manual, but not as thirsty! Only available from 2005 with black leather/aluminium trim. (Mine's cream leather and wood trim - I like it, but it's not everyone's taste!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Just looks like am gonna need more space. Ideally would love a B3S touring but they are like hens teeth. [/ QUOTE ] Did they bring them to the UK then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted November 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Yup, but only in single figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 I asked Sytner if they were available a couple of years back and they said no. Typical! Wouldn't have been able to afford one anyway, just a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heppubansan Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 My neighbor has an RX - its incredibly ugly, looks like hyundai, nasty interior, suprisingly little room inside, doesnt go off road at all (SO WHAT IS THE POINT???), doesnt have the typical 4x4 high driving position and is an old mans car. If your gonna buy a toyota 4x4 get a land cruiser, its actually called a lexus LX in the states. Otherwise get a new Discovery saw one at a dealership the other day - a great piece of machinery! I have a serious lust for one... in gunmetal grey with a V8 mmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belchy Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 [ QUOTE ] just couldn't drive a subaru without a 'WR1' ot 'STi' badge on it though [/ QUOTE ] Then perhaps the Forester STI May be of interest. 260 bhp standard ... they remap it for UK fuel to 280 bhp before you get it. 2.5 DOHC 16 valve AVCS, Intercooler Turbo 260BHp@5600 rpm (Litchfield Standard Remap 280bhp) 275lb/ft@3600 RPM (Litchfield Standard Remap 300lbft) 6-Speed Manual Brembo Brakes 18" X 7.5 JJ Alloys Front LSD Rear LSD AWD with Centre Diff Large Intercooler with STi Logo STi Exhaust STi Stickers on Foglamp Covers STi Instrument Panel STi Leather Steering Wheel STi Leather Shift Knob STi Leather Handbrake Handle STi Bucket Front Seats Just look at the full spec and pictures here Surely it would be rude not to at least have a go in their demonstrator before you make your mind up. Apparently these are only .4 of a second slower to 60 than the impreza STI !!! Plus, Litchfields are the makers of the almighty type 25 impreza that beat a Gallardo round the track. Hailed as the "worlds best impreza" which means they know about remapping. Blimey ... I'm even getting myself excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Alpina B3S Touring. Yes Please !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Overpriced Toyota [/ QUOTE ] How is your diesel Skoda Octavia nowdays? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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