What Cars Do You Drive?

[phaleesy]

VW Golf V6 4Motion

In terms of fuel economy, let's just say I know the staff at my local petrol station a little *too* well

What's a V6 4Motion? Sounds rather fancy.

[up and away]

i never saw that episode, however i heard the "trick" to getting the excellent fuel economy that it boasts is that you dont pull off hard/fast and of course gentle on the throttle all through out

I love the prius, however I hate the rear suspension; i dont know how its done in other countries, but the one in Canada has torsion beam rear suspension..and if driving in Montreal...OY!!

Furthermore I am paranoid about a cold weather start...its not uncommon for the temperatures in the morning to be in the -20s to -30s, so it is always fun listening to a car struggling to turn over in that level of cold

You should hear the car I usually drive- as soon as it gets below 5°C the battery struggles and the clutch is unpredictable for the first 20-30 minutes of driving


I also heard that the VW Blue Range had quite a good fuel economy (appearently some German camera team brought a Golf Blue motion from Munich to Venice on 60 liters of Diesel (that's about 1000 km and of course the alps ain't that good for fuel saving).

[KeithMEL]

Still on my Learner's.....

More than a year on and nothing has changed... Have got till 2014 to get my Ps.
I know I know... but have just been too lazy to get my P Plates as I'm happy with public transport. Only got my Ls because it's cheaper than the Age Pass ID I'd otherwise need to prove I'm over 18 to get into clubs.

[hofo_mofo]

Yes i downloded that same episode just from Sunday past and the upshot is not WHAT you drive more HOW you drive but it's been common knowledge for a few years the Prius' claim is not a patch of what it achieves. You obviously watch Top Gear and they've been poo-pooing the claims for ages..... that and i just hate the principle of hybrids when new diesels are a much better way to go. For me, hybrids are a good marketing gimic at the moment.

Diesels and i think the VW "Blue" range of petrol models get better mileage than a Prius.

i never saw that episode, however i heard the "trick" to getting the excellent fuel economy that it boasts is that you dont pull off hard/fast and of course gentle on the throttle all through out

I love the prius, however I hate the rear suspension; i dont know how its done in other countries, but the one in Canada has torsion beam rear suspension..and if driving in Montreal...OY!!

Furthermore I am paranoid about a cold weather start...its not uncommon for the temperatures in the morning to be in the -20s to -30s, so it is always fun listening to a car struggling to turn over in that level of cold

[scooby5]

talking about fuel economy though. I think it does alright. There was an episode on "Top Gear" recently, where they compared the fuel consumption of a Prius and a BMW M3. the M3 proved to be the more fuel efficient car (yes, unbelievable but true)

Yes i downloded that same episode just from Sunday past and the upshot is not WHAT you drive more HOW you drive but it's been common knowledge for a few years the Prius' claim is not a patch of what it achieves. You obviously watch Top Gear and they've been poo-pooing the claims for ages..... that and i just hate the principle of hybrids when new diesels are a much better way to go. For me, hybrids are a good marketing gimic at the moment.

Diesels and i think the VW "Blue" range of petrol models get better mileage than a Prius.

[9V-JKL]

Here's a picture of my car's interior....

Defi gauges?

[kapitan]

Mine.......



No.. no... just joking

Here's a picture of my car's interior....

[kelvgoh]

been thinking about adding a prius. but i would never get to drive it.

The Prius isn't a great car imho. I've driven one before. it has a weird driving position, limited storage space, a really weird gearshift, and quite importantly poor visibility out of the rear. mine had a reverse parking camera and a parking advisor, but i very much prefer to use my own eyes when parking and the car is rubbish at that. the boot is too high! haha.

talking about fuel economy though. I think it does alright. There was an episode on "Top Gear" recently, where they compared the fuel consumption of a Prius and a BMW M3. the M3 proved to be the more fuel efficient car (yes, unbelievable but true)

[9V-JKL]

Did you change the brakes? Looks great!

Not yet..... still on stock Brembo

[SuperJonJon]

Just needs a wash and polish before I pick her up tomorrow....

Did you change the brakes? Looks great!

[9V-JKL]

Just needs a wash and polish before I pick her up tomorrow....

[SuperJonJon]

3 more days to picking up my new ride....can't wait

Cool, what colour would it be?

[Nick C]

Suzuki Swift 1.5/A 2006 [Singapore] - Not allowed to touch the ML and E class mercs at home

"Kah*" [Sydney]


*Hokkien for legs

[hofo_mofo]

Just fulled up my RAV4 today (the one i posted)

Based on the trip ODM and the amount of fuel i just added i got the following:

612.8 km from 52.565 L of fuel which stems down to approx 8.6 L/100km
Cost of the fuel (91 octane [premium]) 1.449 $ CAD / L (in Ottawa, Ontario; 1.323 $ CAD / L for 87 octane [regular])

I was getting approx 0.124 $ CAD / km

Not bad, but of course could be a lot better...i have the trip ODM going on my uncles 2005 Corolla CE, so when i finally get to fill that one up i would like to see what the cost is as well

I remember when i moved to Otttawa back in September of 2000, 49.9 cents CAD / L was the average price and then anything over 60 cents was a rip off...oh man i would sell my brother into slavery for that price again...aww heck i will still sell my brother into slavery (even if i dont get that price)

Anyone want him...2 dollah 2 dollah!! I make you good deal, CHEAP CHEAP (man I miss Bangkok lol)

[taipeiflyer]

been thinking about adding a prius. but i would never get to drive it. after i bought my porsche last year, i gave my sister in san francisco my ford mustang convertible. when i visited her a couple months later, she said: "you know, you should probably leave the porsche here, because it's a safer car for the girls (i have two nieces ages 2 and 3). They could get hurt easier in a convertible." what can i say, i'm a big softie when it comes to my nieces (and my sister).