Cars We Drive!

[sugarbutch]

Can you imagine spending all the dosh to have such a car made, then ditching it three years later having barely driven it a thousand miles?

 

[yorkshire pud]

Can you imagine spending all the dosh to have such a car made, then ditching it three years later having barely driven it a thousand miles?

No not really, but it looks elegant and menacing all the same!!!!!

 

[Darkside]

But why???

Why would anyone want to drive around In "Donald Trumps bathroom" when they can have something cool and stylish???

Most people probably need external validation for the luxury goods they are purchasing. Especially those who have newly acquired means to do so.

In the SUV discussion, why doesn't anyone mention the Porsche Cayenne? Even the base model is pretty solid and reasonably priced for an AWD SUV.

 

[yorkshire pud]

Most people probably need external validation for the luxury goods they are purchasing. Especially those who have newly acquired means to do so.

In the SUV discussion, why doesn't anyone mention the Porsche Cayenne? Even the base model is pretty solid and reasonably priced for an AWD SUV.

I think the consensus amongst car people is that the 911 is the only Porsche you would ever need. Although the Cayenne was the volume seller and saved the company from a certain death.

If I were to buy a Porsche I would want a car that incorporates the lessons they have learned from years of endurance racing.

If I was looking for an AWD SUV it would be a Land Rover Defender/Range Rover for the same reasons and the off road capability

If I wanted a good quality everyday luxury vehicle to drive to work I would buy a Lexus

 

[Darkside]

I think the consensus amongst car people is that the 911 is the only Porsche you would ever need. Although the Cayenne was the volume seller and saved the company from a certain death.

If I were to buy a Porsche I would want a car that incorporates the lessons they have learned from years of endurance racing.

If I was looking for an AWD SUV it would be a Land Rover Defender/Range Rover for the same reasons and the off road capability

If I wanted a good quality everyday luxury vehicle to drive to work I would buy a Lexus

I love the Lexus GX but the tech and platform is just so dated, despite it being very reliable.

 

[yorkshire pud]

I love the Lexus GX but the tech and platform is just so dated, despite it being very reliable.

As a classic car fan that is great endorsement in my world ?

 

[clee1982]

Lexus interface is not old it’s try to be new but fails

 

[yorkshire pud]

Lexus interface is not old it’s try to be new but fails

Are we talking interface like i-drive, or the old school stuff like pedal and steering feel???

 

[clee1982]

Like I drive

 

[clee1982]

Though looks like 2022 Lexus has a completely new generation of interface

 

[Jmm722]

Most people probably need external validation for the luxury goods they are purchasing. Especially those who have newly acquired means to do so.

In the SUV discussion, why doesn't anyone mention the Porsche Cayenne? Even the base model is pretty solid and reasonably priced for an AWD SUV.

Macan and Cayenne are both good SUVs. They’re just both pretty small. You can’t fit adults in a Macan backseat comfortably, it’s essentially a lifted sports sedan. The Cayenne isn’t much larger in rear leg room, it’s 4” less than a GLE and slightly less than an X3.

The new Cayenne Turbo GT is pretty nuts. Fastest SUV around a track, I believe.

 

[yorkshire pud]

Like I drive

Ah, I Don't get involved in that stuff really, only a bit of reflashing if they go wrong

I agree with Gordon Murray, I hate touchscreens and over complication in vehicle cockpits, the more analogue stuff is the better it works!!!!

 

[Piobaire]

A good friend as the Cayenne Turbo GT and it does go pretty well. He's 6'7" and I have no idea how he finds it comfortable though.

 

[Omega Male]

What do you guys think about cars that have accumulated high mileage in a short period of time? Better or worse if you are going to be the subsequent owner?

 

[yorkshire pud]

What do you guys think about cars that have accumulated high mileage in a short period of time? Better or worse if you are going to be the subsequent owner?

Generally better as long as the service history is good!!!!

Long distance miles are mostly done at operating temperatures at cruising speeds, rather than stop/start city driving which is where most wear/tear occurs.