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  1. Arvin Grajau

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    #51 Arvin Grajau, Jan 16, 2021
    yes ,my don't give a fuick car
     
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    #53 Steve355F1, Jan 16, 2021
    Too big.
     
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    #54 Maranello550, Jan 16, 2021
    Yeah we know how you love big clocks and Russian Caravan arse cream Arsvin....:)
     
  5. Aircon

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    #55 Aircon, Jan 16, 2021
    It's all relative
     
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    #56 Gizzi, Jan 17, 2021
    Olio.


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    #57 Gizzi, Jan 17, 2021
    I did miss the 430’s hp.


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    #58 Gizzi, Jan 17, 2021
    Hard to drive while updating my FB page and sending emails......


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  9. Arvin Grajau

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    #59 Arvin Grajau, Jan 17, 2021
    Would an Audi RS3 hatch be going backwards compared to a V6 Macan ?
     
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    #60 Gizzi, Jan 17, 2021
    No idea. I’ve not driven the Macan. I CAN tell you the RS3 is terrific as a daily with reasonable boot capacity.


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    #61 simon klein, Jan 17, 2021
    Sorted and got it!
     
  12. Arvin Grajau

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    #62 Arvin Grajau, Jan 17, 2021
    A retired McQ merchant banker up the road had 911s for years , now drives a RS3 hatch and told me bang for bucks he would never buy another 911, instead preferring to update his Audi RS3 every 3rd year .

    Gone of the Jaguar , to dear for what it is i.e build quality ,fuel costs , tyre cost wear.

    So back to the Macan upgrade to a GTS or maybe the RS3 ,and get around the boot space by using the old T Series for that of caring wheels and tyres around to be stripped ect.
     
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    #63 Steve355F1, Jan 17, 2021
    Plenty of room for (non fat) dogs in the wagon... :p

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    #64 Arvin Grajau, Jan 17, 2021
    great value .
     
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    #65 MrGrigio, Jan 17, 2021
    I drove the current Merc A45S today and was deeply impressed.
    Very fast, Q car appearance without the aero pack, sensational interior and sounded good with a nice crackle on the over run.
    I thought it drove more like a junior supercar than a hot hatch.
    Admittedly, I didn’t take note of the ride. I could barely keep up with changing gears with way the engine picked up pace in the upper rev range.

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    #66 Arvin Grajau, Jan 17, 2021
    I've had two x A45s great little cars, but I'm replacing my everyday car ,they don't work for me and my needs everyday , not enough room sadly .
    is the sound from the exhaust or from noise downloaded and played through the car like the Euro spec ones?
     
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    #67 Steve355F1, Jan 17, 2021
    Looks ok from the outside, but...

    Jesus. That interior looks absolutely awful to me. So chintzy.

    Is that really a “feature” clock? :confused:

    And those vents. Is it trying to be a Zonda?

    Horrible.

    IMO both Merc and BMW have lost the plot in the last couple of years.
     
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    #68 MrGrigio, Jan 17, 2021
    Yes, the sound is fed through the cabin but in comfort mode, relatively quiet. But in track mode, sounded very racy.
    I understand your concerns regarding rear seat room. I was comfortable in the back (I’m 6ft 1) but it certainly wasn’t roomy. But I was very taken by the premium feel of the interior.
    My partner bought a manual Honda Civic Type R which was much roomier in the back but sadly, I think this very brilliant car isn’t your ‘scene’.


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    #69 MrGrigio, Jan 17, 2021
    Seeing her drive the girls to school in this faintly ridiculous looking car always brings a smile to my face.
    The more you drive this brilliant car, the more you love it.
    I actually love the fact its totally over the top and cartoonish!
     
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    #70 MrGrigio, Jan 17, 2021
    There are multiple options for the gauges - much like you can change the face on a smart watch. You no need for a clock. You can a rev counter and spec the gauges to your liking. I was just playing with the options.
    I guess each to their own. I prefer the dash to that of a series 7 Golf R.
     
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    #71 MrGrigio, Jan 17, 2021
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    Steve, I certainly agree that BMW interiors have become boring - I get to drive new BMWs on a regular basis and find their interiors underwhelming, i3 excepted, which is sensational in my opinion.
     
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    #72 Aircon, Jan 17, 2021
    Geez your liking two cars I've got. Makes me second guess my choices.
     
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    #73 MrGrigio, Jan 17, 2021
    Well back a*^ehole!
    The more things change, the more they stay the same!
    Don’t you always say that if one agrees with you, then you’ll always be right?
     
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    #74 Steve355F1, Jan 17, 2021
    Fair enough. Just too much bling for my tastes.
     
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    #75 Aircon, Jan 17, 2021
    You can make it as bling or as plain as you like.
     
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