The classic/fave car thread

[ElwoodBlues1]

I've always been a Golf fan the R-Series are supreme cars, a lot of the performance end Euro cars stack up well, I even had a toss up between an R-Series Arteon and a 3.0 L 407 (Renault Engine) a few years back, both around 230kW(300bhp). Pity they are both about 2000kg.

But I've got to say, you need a lot of combustion engine to match the torque these new hybrids can deliver. I've driven a few hybrids recently and I'm shocked by the get up and go they have given the low fuel consumption, I can't see any option for the likes of Golf or Renault but to head down that hybrid road.

Think you will find that VW HQ are putting their faith in Cupra and a Sporty EV Hatchback might be appearing in Aus sometime this year.
Hopefully Renault dont enter the EV/Hybrid race, we got enough rubbish on the road as is although they did increase their sales numbers this year by around 25%. Being a member of the Ateco group doesnt fill me with a lot of hope either...

[LP]

Think you will find that VW HQ are putting their faith in Cupra and a Sporty EV Hatchback might be appearing in Aus sometime this year.
Hopefully Renault dont enter the EV/Hybrid race, we got enough rubbish on the road as is although they did increase their sales numbers this year by around 25%. Being a member of the Ateco group doesnt fill me with a lot of hope either...

I've got say the Renault powered 407 was sweet to drive, ignoring the kerb mass, that mass made it a great highway car but not built for Aussie conditions, to a Euro our roads are more like a ripple test! Still I can't fault the 3.0 Renault engine, until the rear main failed it went like a train! Almost, .... almost made me think FWD might not be that bad! We primarily purchase it due to the boot space and interior comfort, ferrying potential customers back and forth from the airport.

[DJC]

I'm surprised to see Toyota doing so well considering the wait on some of the Hilux and Prado's have been 12 months+!
Maybe some rejigging of numbers there as previous deposits shifting towards newer cars despite not getting the original one requested? This is what has happened to a mate of mine.

Got a next-gen ranger towards the end of last year and its no surprise its leading the game. With all its fancy tech, its 1 step away from being completely self driving. With its lane departure corrections, and its vehicle speed monitoring (including coming to a complete stop - not turning off at 40kmh) You just point it in the right direction and relax. Keeping a finger tip on the wheel so it feels some feedback. It can parallel park itself already. It just works.

It's closer to two years for a 70 series Toyota.  Some folk are putting them on the market just before the delivery date and making a tidy profit.

I reckon I could sell mine for at least what I paid for it five years ago.

[Baggers]

If you want zing, small and AWD, I strongly recommend the Golf R. Mrs G@C drives a 2019 Mk7.5 one, it has all the bells and whistles and is a absolute weapon in race mode (or a granny's cars in Eco). I would consider the wagon version If I were to update.

Thank you, GTC old son. We compiled a short-list a little while ago... and there was the R in the top 3!

And valuable comments, EB1, fortunately we have a terrific mechanic well versed in Euro cars with all the appropriate diagnostic equipment... he recommended the Golfs!

[LP]

It's closer to two years for a 70 series Toyota.  Some folk are putting them on the market just before the delivery date and making a tidy profit.

My mate took delivery last year, a brand new GXL Twin Cab, the price had risen about $8K between him placing the order and taking delivery so he seriously considered doing what you mentioned, but in the end he couldn't wait another 2 years as he had a new off-road van to pull!

[LP]

As much as I love V8's and cubic centimeters, I've got say I see it hard to compete with AWD / IWD vehicles of the future.

I suspect some of these IWDs could pin you to the seat even if they were departing on a teflon runway!

But for heart-breaking love, nothing beats a 2" single system bolted onto 5.0L of unbreakable cast iron. My family could detect me coming home from the vibrations in the floor long before they could hear anything. Back in the day I referred to my babies as mobile whale communications systems, and I didn't need some tosser sub-woofer! The unfortunate part of all that, you could watch the fuel gauge falling as fast as the scenery went by!

[Gointocarlton]

I've always been a Golf fan the R-Series are supreme cars, a lot of the performance end Euro cars stack up well, I even had a toss up between an R-Series Arteon and a 3.0 L 407 (Renault Engine) a few years back, both around 230kW(300bhp). Pity they are both about 2000kg.

But I've got to say, you need a lot of combustion engine to match the torque these new hybrids can deliver. I've driven a few hybrids recently and I'm shocked by the get up and go they have given the low fuel consumption, I can't see any option for the likes of Golf or Renault but to head down that hybrid road.

Some of the Tesla cars run 9 second qtr miles, they aren't hanging around.

[Gointocarlton]

Thank you, GTC old son. We compiled a short-list a little while ago... and there was the R in the top 3!

And valuable comments, EB1, fortunately we have a terrific mechanic well versed in Euro cars with all the appropriate diagnostic equipment... he recommended the Golfs!

Baggers they also offer Car Care now, 5 years of services all included. I dont have that but  I have commented on other threads that I have found their services costs more than reasonable compared to others, their customer service is brilliant.

[Gointocarlton]

I am eagerly awaiting announcements on pricing and release dates for the new 7th Gen Mustang Dark Horse. I didn't like the new shape when it first came out but it has since grown on me. The Dark House looks mega and with 500HP on tap and lots of other      goodies on board, it would be a fun car to drive.

[Baggers]

I am eagerly awaiting announcements on pricing and release dates for the new 7th Gen Mustang Dark Horse. I didn't like the new shape when it first came out but it has since grown on me. The Dark House looks mega and with 500HP on tap and lots of other      goodies on board, it would be a fun car to drive.

Assuming there are 8 cylinders growling away under the bonnet.

You can drive all manner of technologically enhanced 4s and 6s and but nothing can match that sensation of 8 angry cylinders demanding a heavy foot from its driver. It's a motor that just seems p1ssed off when idling... grumbling and gurgling and wobbling about at the lights! But when those 8 cylinders come into harmony under strong acceleration... ah, bliss!