Bye bye Student-Mobile! - Page 2

ahpadt · December 9th, 2007, 9:10 PM

Golf GTI?

Ottobon · December 9th, 2007, 9:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by un-dee

Alfa 159, clear case. Just chop your legs off if you don't fit properly. Other car I'd really recommend would be A5, but I guess its slightly out of range.

+1, i was just comming back to see if i had posted in this thread, and had decided on the same logic as you. I mean if theirs a car worth loosing part of your femur for then its definitely a Alfa Romeo images/smilies/lol.gif

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Thraxes · December 10th, 2007, 4:02 AM

I think I'd better clear some things up: As already stated I will be driving this car ALOT, so comfort is more important than being sporty.

Then there is the stuff that I have to lug around with me every now and then: My benchmark is wether I can fit 2 originally boxed Dell Poweredge Servers, a smaller aluminium case which contains tools and equipment and my personal bag which has my Laptop, paperwork and a change of clothes.

On that basis: Golf GTI? NO. Reason number one: ITS A GOLF. Reason number two: ITS STILL A GOLF (and a VW at that - which makes it even worse!). Reason number three: The Poweredge boxes don't fit in the back (unless I fold down the seats - pointlessness).

As you can see, I do not like VW at all... For me that badge just proclaims boringness coupled with beige underpants. Partly because they are so damn common, partly because this is Opel country with the main Rüsselsheim factory just down the road but most of all because they are incredibly overrated IMO.

Which brings me to the Passat... yes it can be a looker but I counted how many Passats there are in my street: A full dozen - maybe more. As I said, common.

There is just one Mondeo on this street BTW, it's the daily driver of our resident american car nut who makes weekends interesting with the sound of his 76 Vette and his 75 LTD. A neat open top sports car is definately something I will look into in the future but for now the focus is on long range comfort.

The Skoda Octavia RS seems like it's worth a look though (here again fully loaded it fits the budget). Thanks for that tip!

Thraxes · January 14th, 2008, 12:00 AM

Just an Update: Have test driven the Mondeo and was really really impressed. Can't compare it to the Ford I used to know (reliable but shitty interiors), a Mondeo is a very nice place to be in.

Am now working out the details of the lease and will be signing the contract in a few weeks time for this:

Modeo Titanium X Estate
2.0 TDCI 140bHP
Black Metallic
Tinted rear windows
16" 5-Spoke Alloys
Black Leather/Alcantara interior
Adaptive Suspension
Adaptive Radar Assisted Cruise Control
Business Package (SatNav, Bluetooth)
Heated front and rear seats
Parking assist
Alu pedals
Solar Reflect Windscreen

I think I did good here or did I forget something? images/smilies/wink.gif

Can't wait to be rid of my old Escort in any case.

Prost264 · January 14th, 2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thraxes

I think I did good here or did I forget something?

Just AWD and a boxer engine. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Cobol74 · January 14th, 2008, 12:24 AM

God how many times - he needs a diesel. But MP3 port?

Prost264 · January 14th, 2008, 12:29 AM

relax, I'm joking (almost all my posts include Subaru lovin')

Gman333-X-ferrari · January 14th, 2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thraxes

Just an Update: Have test driven the Mondeo and was really really impressed. Can't compare it to the Ford I used to know (reliable but shitty interiors), a Mondeo is a very nice place to be in.

Am now working out the details of the lease and will be signing the contract in a few weeks time for this:

Modeo Titanium X Estate
2.0 TDCI 140bHP
Black Metallic
Tinted rear windows
16" 5-Spoke Alloys
Black Leather/Alcantara interior
Adaptive Suspension
Adaptive Radar Assisted Cruise Control
Business Package (SatNav, Bluetooth)
Heated front and rear seats
Parking assist
Alu pedals
Solar Reflect Windscreen

I think I did good here or did I forget something? images/smilies/wink.gif

Can't wait to be rid of my old Escort in any case.

You did good Sir. To be brutally honest both the Ford and the Honda are very, very good choices. Both have great engines, both are comfortable and both come with all the electronics you need to keep the little 6 year old in you entertained.

Thraxes · January 14th, 2008, 1:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobol74

God how many times - he needs a diesel. But MP3 port?

Line in port in the Glove box is standard on all models

And yeah... still need a Diesel but a boxer and AWD is a goal to strive for. On the other hand though, I would be just fine with a VTec and some scaffolding. 8)

starfox07 · January 14th, 2008, 1:39 AM

Alfa 159. Best car I've ever driven, and it was a diesel!! (I've driven a 500hp mustang cobra btw) Just get the alfa and forget about the whole not fitting thing. Its worth it, I promise you.

Militant-Grunt · January 14th, 2008, 5:27 PM

A4 2.0T Quattro.

Bhatman · January 14th, 2008, 5:37 PM

Well, I dont mean to beat the Subaru bush, but they are coming out with diesel boxers this year, starting with Europe(which works for the OP).

http://www.drive.subaru.com/Summer07_diesel.htm

Totski · January 14th, 2008, 6:49 PM

Take the Mondeo even Jermy clarkson like it then it just have to be good images/smilies/tongue.gif

i like it too the titanium is totaly nice

just found this -.- http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/News+an...ent+Mondeo.htm That sux -.-

but still look at this =

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/2007fordmodenainterior.jpg

that is just sooooo good looking

AiR · January 14th, 2008, 7:37 PM

My vote goes for the Mondeo.

Captain-Mid · January 14th, 2008, 7:56 PM

What about a Volvo? If it's comfort you're after, that might be your car images/smilies/wink.gif

Or the facelifted Saab 9³? Or the new Renault Laguna? Anyway, the new Mondeo is quite a good car images/smilies/smile.gif

Thraxes · January 14th, 2008, 9:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain-Mid

What about a Volvo? If it's comfort you're after, that might be your car images/smilies/wink.gif

Or the facelifted Saab 9³? Or the new Renault Laguna? Anyway, the new Mondeo is quite a good car images/smilies/smile.gif

I actually looked at a Volvo, driven a few recently as well. Problem is, that they are quite expensive, I just get more toys with the Ford. Plus: The Modeo is better looking than any Volvo IMO. The Laguna is made in wrong country - there's a reason why they set cars on fire over there images/smilies/biggrin.gif

. Saab is not really me, to be honest. I just can't picture myself owning one.

AiR · January 16th, 2008, 3:22 PM

Ooh the SAAB 9-3 SC with a 1.9 TTiD. Get it while it's hot. Lots of torque. Lots of everything. Costs nothing.

December 9th, 2007, 9:10 PM	#21
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 2:44 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 4,572 Rep Power: 60	Golf GTI? __________________ 20:23:34 <&ElToro> you can touch my penis 20:26:57 <~Derek> i wish i could ElToro

December 10th, 2007, 4:02 AM	#23
Thraxes Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Posts: 52 Car: 08 Mitsubishi Lancer Rep Power: 15	I think I'd better clear some things up: As already stated I will be driving this car ALOT, so comfort is more important than being sporty. Then there is the stuff that I have to lug around with me every now and then: My benchmark is wether I can fit 2 originally boxed Dell Poweredge Servers, a smaller aluminium case which contains tools and equipment and my personal bag which has my Laptop, paperwork and a change of clothes. On that basis: Golf GTI? NO. Reason number one: ITS A GOLF. Reason number two: ITS STILL A GOLF (and a VW at that - which makes it even worse!). Reason number three: The Poweredge boxes don't fit in the back (unless I fold down the seats - pointlessness). As you can see, I do not like VW at all... For me that badge just proclaims boringness coupled with beige underpants. Partly because they are so damn common, partly because this is Opel country with the main Rüsselsheim factory just down the road but most of all because they are incredibly overrated IMO. Which brings me to the Passat... yes it can be a looker but I counted how many Passats there are in my street: A full dozen - maybe more. As I said, common. There is just one Mondeo on this street BTW, it's the daily driver of our resident american car nut who makes weekends interesting with the sound of his 76 Vette and his 75 LTD. A neat open top sports car is definately something I will look into in the future but for now the focus is on long range comfort. The Skoda Octavia RS seems like it's worth a look though (here again fully loaded it fits the budget). Thanks for that tip! __________________ If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut. Albert Einstein

January 14th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#24
Thraxes Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Posts: 52 Car: 08 Mitsubishi Lancer Rep Power: 15	Just an Update: Have test driven the Mondeo and was really really impressed. Can't compare it to the Ford I used to know (reliable but shitty interiors), a Mondeo is a very nice place to be in. Am now working out the details of the lease and will be signing the contract in a few weeks time for this: Modeo Titanium X Estate 2.0 TDCI 140bHP Black Metallic Tinted rear windows 16" 5-Spoke Alloys Black Leather/Alcantara interior Adaptive Suspension Adaptive Radar Assisted Cruise Control Business Package (SatNav, Bluetooth) Heated front and rear seats Parking assist Alu pedals Solar Reflect Windscreen I think I did good here or did I forget something? Can't wait to be rid of my old Escort in any case. __________________ If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut. Albert Einstein

January 14th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#26
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 3:20 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,597 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	God how many times - he needs a diesel. But MP3 port? __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

January 14th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#27
Prost264 Joined: Jun 30th, 2006 Last Online: 8:12 AM Location: Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia Age: 21 Posts: 2,617 Car: Mach 5 Rep Power: 42	relax, I'm joking (almost all my posts include Subaru lovin') __________________

January 14th, 2008, 1:39 AM	#30
starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 4:27 AM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 20 Posts: 3,377 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 81	Alfa 159. Best car I've ever driven, and it was a diesel!! (I've driven a 500hp mustang cobra btw) Just get the alfa and forget about the whole not fitting thing. Its worth it, I promise you. __________________ -Environmentally Hostile-

January 14th, 2008, 5:27 PM	#31
Militant-Grunt Joined: Mar 14th, 2004 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: New York City Age: 22 Posts: 526 Car: Audi A4 01.0 1.8T Quattro Rep Power: 26	A4 2.0T Quattro. __________________ -Militant Grunt 2001.0 Audi A4 1.8T

January 14th, 2008, 5:37 PM	#32
Bhatman Joined: Oct 8th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: SLO, CA (school) Bay(home) Posts: 58 Car: 98 Subaru Outback Rep Power: 10	Well, I dont mean to beat the Subaru bush, but they are coming out with diesel boxers this year, starting with Europe(which works for the OP). http://www.drive.subaru.com/Summer07_diesel.htm

January 14th, 2008, 6:49 PM	#33
Totski Joined: Dec 20th, 2007 Last Online: November 7th, 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 130 Rep Power: 0	Take the Mondeo even Jermy clarkson like it then it just have to be good i like it too the titanium is totaly nice just found this -.- http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/News+an...ent+Mondeo.htm That sux -.- but still look at this = that is just sooooo good looking Last edited by Totski; January 14th, 2008 at 6:59 PM.

January 14th, 2008, 7:37 PM	#34
AiR Joined: Dec 19th, 2005 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: La Suède Posts: 2,233 Car: 2007 Astra Diesel Rep Power: 79	My vote goes for the Mondeo.

January 14th, 2008, 7:56 PM	#35
Captain-Mid Joined: Jul 29th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 10	What about a Volvo? If it's comfort you're after, that might be your car Or the facelifted Saab 9³? Or the new Renault Laguna? Anyway, the new Mondeo is quite a good car

January 16th, 2008, 3:22 PM	#37
AiR Joined: Dec 19th, 2005 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: La Suède Posts: 2,233 Car: 2007 Astra Diesel Rep Power: 79	Ooh the SAAB 9-3 SC with a 1.9 TTiD. Get it while it's hot. Lots of torque. Lots of everything. Costs nothing.

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