- This topic has 20 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 13 years ago by .
-
Posts
-
I think the combo is great it is so practical and so cheap to run I’m sure other yidden must have and love them, pls give us YOUR opinion
As far as smaller practical cars go, in England, I like the Fiat 500, the Mini, and the Golf.
To me an M-B AMG55 is a practical car. A Vauxhall Combo isn’t an automobile, it’s a “personal transportation module”.(Let’s not get into the “buying German” busines. I didn’t say I’d buy one, I said it was practical.)
if you are not embarrased to drive a postman pat car why not buy a hearse?
loads of room for all your post!
Raphael, the SL55 or CL55? But I wouldn’t consider those “practical”, in the way we define practical these days. Both the SL and CL are quite expensive, and the AMG versions drink quite a lot of gas. Also, Merc’s aren’t known for their reliability.
crazybrit, smaller cars are more practical in big, congested cities like London. It actually makes a huge difference.
And yes, the E63 AMG Black is a monster. I love it, and it sounds amazing! Have you seen what Brabus have done with it? I’d take an E63 Black over the SLR any day.
But how is any AMG “practical”? In general, German cars are not known for their practicality (aside from VW), rather for their performance.
I just saw a picture of it and I am shocked people buy it for personal use, it looks like a delivery van. Unless the upper rear panel could be replaced with a transparent window is that what they do? or do they sit in the dark?
crazybrit, I’d love to have a car discussion!
And you’re right, the E63 is quite large and has plenty of room, and plenty of power as well. And the truth is, the E63 Black is pretty showy as well, don’t you think? I mean, those flared wheel arches and howling exhaust note are not easy to ignore. Do you prefer the E63 AMG to the BMW B7 Alpina and Audi S8? I’d prefer the Merc.
And I’m not sure what you mean by “southerner”…I’m from the States, actually, but I’m into European cars, perhaps because of Top Gear. And I don’t really prefer smaller cars necessarily, just when I think of practicality, I automatically think smaller, since they’re easier in the cities. And yes, the Combo is based on the Corsa, so it is definitely meant to be more compact and less “van-ish” than its rivals. My favorite Vauxhall is the VXR Turbo, which can really match up with the M5, CL63, and RS4, and costs much less. But I’ve never seen one in the States.
My favorite Vauxhall is the VXR Turbo, which can really match up with the M5, CL63, and RS4, and costs much less. But I’ve never seen one in the States.
They were availible as the Pontiac G8 GXP until GM discontinued the Pontiac brand.
I don’t know what you on about my combo has Windows all round
My research shows that Vauxhall doesn’t even offer this as an option and the only way to get factory installed windows is through a fleet purchase.
A practical vehicle is one that does what you want it to do. If you want a car that goes like stink, looks amazing and feels great to drive, and you have bags of money, then that’s a practical car for you. I want all those things. Alas, I’m missing the bags of money.
Kaufman’s Law: There is no automobile in the world that cannot be improved by the addition of 100 more horsepower.
dash, you’re right, it was available as the Pontiac. But I’d much rather have the Aussie version than the American one!
Raphael, I hear what you’re saying about practicality, it makes perfect sense. I’d just like to add to your Law that for some cars, it would be crucial to upgrade the suspension, tires, and brakes when adding 100 hp. For example, take the 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500 edition, which has about 550 bhp, and put it on a track against the 2010 Roush Mustang, which has about 430 bhp. The Roush will win, even with less horsepower, because it has better suspension, better brakes, and is lighter than the Shelby.
So, just pumping up the horsepower alone may make your car faster in a straight line, but it can rip your tires apart and kill your brakes if you leave the standard ones on.
‘The most practical car’ depends on what you want it for and where you are driving. For example, for driving on the congested M25 (London Orbital Highway) which is also known as the world’s largest car park, you are best with a stationary wagon!
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.