So what do you drive ? - Page 12

Bluebottle · 16 Dec 2007, 16:11 (Ref:2089977)

If you used the Pious on the motorways most of the time then your fuel consumption figures wouln't be so impressive, the engine is busy charging batteries as well as moving you forwards. They're really at home in cities where hybrids of that type can help towards cleaner air.

Can I direct you to this thread http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102587

Splendid Cat · 16 Dec 2007, 16:12 (Ref:2089978)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

I'm impressed by your 57mpg, as I've always been sceptical that the Prius could achieve such figures as it is a fairly large car by Euro standards and runs a petrol engine which most people would consider 'large'.

I'm sure around town whilst in milkfloat mode it would work as advertised, but I can't see it working as a 30k motorway mile muncher.

I'd love to be proved wrong though.

Motorways - so far best I've had is 53 (c.210 mile drive to Maidstone). Urban driving is what gives it the real uplift in economy. No way will I get the 65.7 overall claimed by Toyota.

**bella** · 16 Dec 2007, 21:49 (Ref:2090107)

is that the figure the car gives you, or the one you calculated with maths?

i only ask because my car for one lies its socks off!

stradlin21 · 16 Dec 2007, 22:41 (Ref:2090149)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

I've had a courtesy KA before, to be honest I thought it was pretty nippy for the size of engine, but then I aint driving 200 odd horsepower each day!

I did have to have a courtesy car for a week or two when my car broke down a day old, but I struggle to fit in a KA, so demanded a Fiesta and it was luxury compared to the tiny motor!

it was ok i suppose

i had to go shopping though and I couldn't fit all anything in it

and I have a son who is quite ill at the moment and it was a total faff to make him comfortable

i complained of course when I took it back but they just didn't take any notice

ASCII Man · 17 Dec 2007, 12:19 (Ref:2090472)

I drive... a car.

#15 tkm 4/ · 18 Dec 2007, 12:27 (Ref:2091225)

i drive a fiat punto 1.4 turbo.

Standard on the inside (apart from the extra gauges needed)

Standard on the outside apart from bigger brakes, suspension and a free flowing exhaust

Pushing 210bhp inside the engine

hence the bigger brakes needed.

Although the bhp sounds little, please consider it is a 1.4 for a start and secondly its got 280+feet of torque

in a car which weighs less than a ton

Ellmau · 19 Dec 2007, 15:54 (Ref:2091994)

I drive a Renault Megane GT 2.0, with far too little bhp

Kai · 20 Dec 2007, 05:53 (Ref:2092451)

My daily/track car...

Looking at picking up a '99 Lexus GS300 as a daily so I can stitch weld the chassis and build a roll cage

btcckid · 25 Dec 2007, 10:30 (Ref:2094694)

those lights are nice-is that a stock body?

Matt · 27 Dec 2007, 15:15 (Ref:2095373)

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Originally Posted by btcckid

those lights are nice-is that a stock body?

The aero most definitely isn't stock. The taillamps are though. Off a late-model (Kouki) 180SX.

blackx · 30 Dec 2007, 17:20 (Ref:2096617)

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Originally Posted by blackx

Drive a mundane Hyundai Santa Fe chipped from 113bhp up to 142bhp..
Much improved torque and fuel economy...
Bought it to tow the caravan which it does admirably...

Wife has a Mondeo 2.0 TDDI with a standard 113bhp(ish)......Goes quite well and does quite well on fuel....

Well..........

Just done the deal and px'd the SantaFe and purchased a used Saab estate...
A car large enough to tow the van (3.0 v6 TD) and will give better fuel economy when not used for towing....
A bit of a late xmas present I suppose ....

**touringlegend** · 30 Dec 2007, 17:42 (Ref:2096624)

Just watch the turbo (or turbo's - not sure if it's a twin turbo engine) on them, I have heard they are a bit fragile.

Estate too. Interesting choice! I saw a lovely blue Volvo V70 parked up today, and thought - that looks ideal for towing a car!

steve nielsen · 30 Dec 2007, 18:16 (Ref:2096646)

I can pick up my Toyota Aygo on friday!

blackx · 30 Dec 2007, 18:33 (Ref:2096654)

Quote:

Originally Posted by touringlegend

Just watch the turbo (or turbo's - not sure if it's a twin turbo engine) on them, I have heard they are a bit fragile.

Estate too. Interesting choice! I saw a lovely blue Volvo V70 parked up today, and thought - that looks ideal for towing a car!

Its a single turbo engine and it comes with a good 12 month warranty and has a full dealer service history so hopefully all should be well...

Thanks for the advice..

strider · 30 Dec 2007, 19:04 (Ref:2096672)

Amongst other things I drive a Ford Puma and if you think that sounds a bit tame and boring, have a look at this.

No, I haven't driven mine like Tiff does in that clip, but I have followed him on a race circuit when he's got a car at that sort of angle and, to be honest, it's a bit disconcerting. You think you're going to have to take avoiding action, but somehow he hauls it back in line. Great car control, but The Stig's quicker!

mattt · 31 Dec 2007, 23:36 (Ref:2097300)

i dont drive anything yet but in a couple of weeks weeks when i turn 17, i will be driving my mums 03 Fiat Punto and my driving instructors Peugoet 207

StuiE · 1 Jan 2008, 12:06 (Ref:2097525)

New wheels went on mine a few months ago, I think I posted here before, but anyway, it's a JZX100 Toyota Chaser, 2.5L turbo 1JZ engine.

steve nielsen · 4 Jan 2008, 22:14 (Ref:2099538)

Yes, finaly I have my Aygo:

and for the Australians and Americans: it has a 1 liter 3 cilinder engine with 68BHP

but it does'nt need more because it only weighs 780 KG

Mike_Wooshy · 4 Jan 2008, 22:17 (Ref:2099542)

Now steve every car needs more BHP !!

The aygo is a good car, I had a drive of one nice and nippy great for city commuting.

Matt · 5 Jan 2008, 03:00 (Ref:2099688)

68bhp, eh? I'll race ya, I got 65, haha. However, my car proly weighs about 850-900kg though, so, you'd take me.

Chatters · 6 Jan 2008, 03:42 (Ref:2100438)

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve nielsen

Yes, finaly I have my Aygo:

and for the Australians and Americans: it has a 1 liter 3 cilinder engine with 68BHP

but it does'nt need more because it only weighs 780 KG

I heard they make great soccer players... Ever thought about joining your local FC?

nycuk · 9 Jan 2008, 17:30 (Ref:2102736)

Today I passed the 100,000 mile mark in my Saab 93 1.9 TiD Linear, 4 times round the world. The lease expires next week and I take delivery of a BMW 318d SE on Wednesday.

tzei · 7 Jul 2008, 12:54 (Ref:2246319)

New addition: Nissan Skyline GT-R ´91

Matt · 7 Jul 2008, 16:58 (Ref:2246499)

New ride, Volvo 740 Turbo Intercooled, 183k miles on the clock, 2.3l 4pot, goes like hell.

mattt · 8 Jul 2008, 22:07 (Ref:2247572)

now just driving the punto which is now mine

occasionally move my mums car around on the driveway

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