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Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 13:46:27 I see from your avatar that you have perhaps bought an A3/S3?
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: magicroundabout on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 15:19:18 i was thinking the same thing?
maybe his next investment? Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 15:34:35 Quote from: "magicroundabout" i was thinking the same thing? maybe his next investment? Perhaps. My A3 is in for its 72,500 km service with Audi on Friday. I'll let Ralphy know how much it cost, don't expect it to be cheap! Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: magicroundabout on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 16:27:58 don't expect much change back from £400
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: janaage on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 16:40:52 Quote from: "magicroundabout" don't expect much change back from £400 Especially in Luxembourg. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 17:03:16 Quote from: "janaage" Quote from: "magicroundabout" don't expect much change back from £400 Especially in Luxembourg. :soapy tit wank: Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 21:15:43 I'm toying over an Audi S3 or VW Golf R32 as my next car.
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: oxford_fan on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 23:14:22 good choices, both very nice
are you looking at the latest models? if so i'd go for the s3 as the new golf looks shit. prefer the previous incarnations of both though, especially the R32 Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 08:21:18 I like the new Golf to be honest and the DSG gearbox is superb, nothing shifts up and down faster.
The S3 is faster but doesn't have the lovely engine noise of the V6 Golf. The S3 has an uprated 2 litre Golf GTi engine. Evo magazine done performance tests on both recently. R32 did 0-60 in 5.8 secs and 0-100 in 15.2 secs S3 did 0-60 in 5.6 secs and 0-100 in 13.6 secs. Those S3 figures aren't far off supercar pace. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 08:32:46 Insurance must cost a packet though?!?
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: magicroundabout on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 08:34:56 Quote from: "Ralphy" I like the new Golf to be honest and the DSG gearbox is superb, nothing shifts up and down faster. The S3 is faster but doesn't have the lovely engine noise of the V6 Golf. The S3 has an uprated 2 litre Golf GTi engine. Evo magazine done performance tests on both recently. R32 did 0-60 in 5.8 secs and 0-100 in 15.2 secs S3 did 0-60 in 5.6 secs and 0-100 in 13.6 secs. Those S3 figures aren't far off supercar pace. apparently the S3 has been voted best engine in it's class too 8) Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 11:25:48 Quote from: "Sippo" Insurance must cost a packet though?!? I'm paying £900 a year now on the Type R which is group 17 insurance. The S3 and R32 are group 18. Not gonna be alot different. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 11:31:01 £900 a year!! I thought a quite of £530 for an r32 for me was expensive! :shock:
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 11:50:09 Quote from: "Ralphy" I'm toying over an Audi S3 or VW Golf R32 as my next car. Get a real one. Much more fun. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 11:54:46 Quote from: "Sippo" £900 a year!! I thought a quite of £530 for an r32 for me was expensive! :shock: I'm 25 Sippo. Doesn't go down alot until your 30. I was paying £1400 a year on a Saxo VTS when i was 20! Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 12:00:17 This was last year when I was 26.
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: walrus on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 12:02:44 What's wrong with another Type R? I'm looking at the Honda for my next car (not the Type R, standard one)....
For me, it'd have to be the Focus ST (the Mondeo STs I used to drive made my balls tingle) though the image is perhaps a bit chavvy... Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 12:05:43 Quote from: "Walrus" What's wrong with another Type R? I'm looking at the Honda for my next car (not the Type R, standard one).... For me, it'd have to be the Focus ST (the Mondeo STs I used to drive made my balls tingle) though the image is perhaps a bit chavvy... New Type R is a nice car but slower than the old one marginally. It has the same engine as mine with the same power but more weight. Focus ST is a Rooney mobile. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: magicroundabout on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 12:46:42 not keen on the new R32's but i love the new S3's.
but to be honest you can't go wrong with either. both extremely well built Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 12:49:33 Agreed Magic.
The Audi just nudges the Golf on prestige though. But the Golf sounds sublime with a growling V6 and lovelly paddle shift DSG gearbox. The S3 is manual only. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: magicroundabout on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 12:55:20 Quote from: "Ralphy" Agreed Magic. The Audi just nudges the Golf on prestige though. But the Golf sounds sublime with a growling V6 and lovelly paddle shift DSG gearbox. The S3 is manual only. i prefer maunal to the stupid flappy paddle gear box. makes you feel like your actually driving the car. i think your hinting towards an S3 and i wouldn't blame you 8) Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 13:03:37 You should drive a Golf R32 with DSG mate. I love manuals but DSG is amazing. It's not like the old paddle boxes, shifts so smoothly and quick.
Also, it sprints to 60 mph quicker with DSG. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: walrus on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 13:47:16 Is the DSG the same as on the Audi TT 3.2?
I'd have the Golf out of the two personally - the Audi is awesome inside and to drive, but I always think they look chubby.... I used to love driving Audi's and the build quality is second to none. It's an awesome problem to have! Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: magicroundabout on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 14:55:02 is the DSG the gearbox which has affectivly selected your next gear for you before you shift up or down? making the transition a lot smoother and faster?
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:09:36 DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox and yes Walrus it is the same as the Audi S Tronic box.
It has 2 rather than 1 clutch plates by simply flicking a paddle the cogs swap instantly and smoothly. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:10:29 http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/new_cars/technology_glossary/DSG
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: McLovin on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:39:36 I'd love an S3. Unfortunately, i can't afford one, or get insured on one. I'd love an A3 for now though, but there are so many models i don't know where to start!
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:42:48 Whats your budget Blackcurrant?
I might be able to help advise you since i've been studying the models for months. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:43:28 advice from ralphy? :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:
:D Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:44:04 When it comes to cars i know my shit Polska boy.
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: McLovin on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:48:49 £14k max at a push, insurance group no higher than 14...
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:50:52 Used or new?
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: McLovin on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:52:52 Used. Dont think i can afford new!
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 15:58:48 Right 2 options then really.
For £14k you could get a nice 04 or maybe 54 plate 2.0 Turbo A3 with the S line pack. This gives you all the looks of the S3 but cheaper insurance (group 15) so one above the highest you stated. Another option is a 2.0 TDi S Line. Again all the looks of the S3 but lower insurance and a very economical diesel engine that also packs a big punch. (170 bhp) Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:00:21 The 2.0 litre Turbo is the same identical engine as in the Golf GTi with 197 bhp.
BUT it's 2 insurance groups lower than the GTi. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:01:19 Uncle Ralphy, what do you think of the Mazda 6?
Not your cup of tea I'd suspect, but seeing as you are a guru on all things with engines and wheels, I thought I'd ask your opinion... Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:05:25 I actually like the Mazda 6. It's alot more stylish than most 4 door saloons and the MPS version is down right insane! Very stylish car with good japanese engineering and not too expensive compared to German rivals.
Blackcurrent............ http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/196748.htm Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:14:03 Quote from: "Ralphy" I actually like the Mazda 6. It's alot more stylish than most 4 door saloons and the MPS version is down right insane! Very stylish car with good japanese engineering and not too expensive compared to German rivals. Phew! Its got Ralphy's seal of approval, so I'll be in with the 'cool kids' when I buy one next year. Won't be the MPS though :cry: Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:19:07 Quote from: "Dave Blackcurrant" £14k max at a push, insurance group no higher than 14... Import one from Europe. My S-Line V6 cost about 11k Sterling. Fair enough the Insurance group is higher than 14 but you can't beat the sound of the engine coming out of the twin pipes! Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:20:21 I've driven the Mazda 6 MPS and the Mazda 3 MPS.
The 3 was very, very quick but the interior was awful and looked cheap. The 6 was just about as quick but much better quality inside. A run of the mill 6 will be a good everyday car. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:22:28 Quote from: "Bob's Orange" Quote from: "Dave Blackcurrant" £14k max at a push, insurance group no higher than 14... Import one from Europe. My S-Line V6 cost about 11k Sterling. Fair enough the Insurance group is higher than 14 but you can't beat the sound of the engine coming out of the twin pipes! Agreed. Thats why the R32 is more appealing than an S3. It's cheaper and sounds better even if the S3 is a touch quicker. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: magicroundabout on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 16:40:40 Quote from: "Ralphy" DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox and yes Walrus it is the same as the Audi S Tronic box. It has 2 rather than 1 clutch plates by simply flicking a paddle the cogs swap instantly and smoothly. thats what i meant Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 18:36:37 What are all these cars like to make love to Ralphy?
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: glos_robin on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 19:48:33 I did the unthinkable last week, was going to buy a new Civic type R but then work said they'd contribute to my fuel if I bought a Diesel :o
So I've ordered a new black Civic Type S GT 2.2 turbo diesel with 18 inch Blade alloys... Not quite the type R but get it tuned by superchips and it'll do a job for a few years and doing 20,000 miles a year for work it'll save me £2,000 just in fuel, then there's cheaper insurance as am still only 22 so was a no brainer really. Disappointed I won't have the Type R but should still be a nice motor. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Chubbs on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 19:50:44 where do you work glos? get me a job
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: glos_robin on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 19:54:16 I work for Oldbury Power Station in Thornbury, so effectively British Nuclear Group and soon to be called Magnox North. Been working their for 2 years but now I've finished uni I'm permanent staff so its all good. Do a fair few miles though as live 30 miles away.
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 19:54:39 Quote from: "Si Pie" What are all these cars like to make love to Ralphy? Is Ralphy like a car love magnet? Are cars magnetic? It's not something I've ever checked. They must have some iron components. Maybe Ralphy's devotion is creating a magnetic field of love. I think that's like Rohypnol but for cars. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 20:57:25 Quote from: "Ralphy" When it comes to prostitutes and lap dancers i know my shit Polska boy. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 21:19:08 Glos Robin, you're gonna love the 2.2 diesel Civic, pulls like a train from low down the rev range.
Hasn't got the grin inducing howl of the Type R engine or as much power (138 bhp vs 198 bhp) but the torque that diesel chucks out is immense. Good overtaking car. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: glos_robin on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 21:57:31 Quote from: "Ralphy" Glos Robin, you're gonna love the 2.2 diesel Civic, pulls like a train from low down the rev range. Hasn't got the grin inducing howl of the Type R engine or as much power (138 bhp vs 198 bhp) but the torque that diesel chucks out is immense. Good overtaking car. Yeah I've test drove it and it'll certainly do a job. The superchip puts on an extra 27bhp according to their quotes but people have said it actually puts it anywhere upto the mid 170/180's so I'll be interested to see what its like when this gets done. Superchips are good and offer a good warranty so I'm not to worried about letting them due it. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 22:53:05 It's not all about power.
Torque is what moves the car. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 23:14:32 Quote from: "Ralphy" It's not all about power. Torque is what moves the car. You're wrong Ralphy, it's love. That's why they never stick around the next day. Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: McLovin on Thursday, July 12, 2007, 08:59:19 Cheers Ralph, i've got something to go on now, nice one! :D
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 13, 2007, 17:11:05 Well, my service only cost 375 Euro, about £250, better than I expected!
Means I can go out tonight and tomorrow! :beers: Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Friday, July 13, 2007, 17:13:30 Thats bloody good on a V6 engine.
Is that the first or second service it's had? The second is normally a major one. Don't VW/Audi cars have variable service intervals like BMW's depending on fuel used and how hard the car is driven? Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 13, 2007, 17:17:05 Quote from: "Ralphy" Thats bloody good on a V6 engine. Is that the first or second service it's had? The second is normally a major one. Don't VW/Audi cars have variable service intervals like BMW's depending on fuel used and how hard the car is driven? I am not completely sure but I have a feeling it is actually the third as the service book had been stamped twice but there were other receipts and stuff so it may have been more. It has done 75,000 km and I only got it serviced as the computer told me too! It would have been cheaper had I not had to get the tyres changed over to summer ones which I think cost about 35 Euro (£20) Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:31:51 £20 for new tyres?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are they? Elastic bands?! My Tyres cost over £100 each! Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Compo on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:34:06 Torque rocks!
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:37:56 Quote from: "Compo" Torque rocks! So does the crummy interior on Impeza's :D :wink: Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Compo on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:48:17 I havnt got time to look :D :D :D
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:50:56 Bugger i didn't get a bite off you :| :D
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Compo on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:53:34 :D
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Compo on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:54:01 :D
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Compo on Friday, July 13, 2007, 22:54:16 :D
Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: pumbaa on Friday, July 13, 2007, 23:05:19 Quote from: "Ralphy" £20 for new tyres?!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are they? Elastic bands?! My Tyres cost over £100 each! Ralphy son. Read BO post again. I think he was trying to say the garage charged him for swapping over sets of tyres he already owned. Or something like that. If not, he really has just stuck some elastic bands around his wheels :? Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Ralphy on Friday, July 13, 2007, 23:30:24 Ah right.
I know things are cheaper there but blimey! Title: Ralphy (car question, if not interested then take the piss) Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, July 15, 2007, 09:15:43 Quote from: "pumbaa" Quote from: "Ralphy" £20 for new tyres?!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are they? Elastic bands?! My Tyres cost over £100 each! Ralphy son. Read BO post again. I think he was trying to say the garage charged him for swapping over sets of tyres he already owned. Or something like that. If not, he really has just stuck some elastic bands around his wheels :? Exactly, they merely swapped over tyres which I already owned! I can't see tyres for 18 inch alloys costing next to nothing, even over here! |