Size matters
Size matters
I have seen this mentioned on here before, but when I parked my 33 at an outlet center at the weekend there were no cars near me but one our return I couldn't find it for love nor money and here's the reason why.
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Re: Size matters
It's just ridiculous how big cars have got, to have the roof at the same level as a modern SUVs' window is just crazy.
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But I should have tried more
Lancia Delta integrale
Lancia Flavia coupe 1.8 1963
Lancia Dedra turbo
Renault Clio 197 RS
I'm bad with people things
But I should have tried more
Re: Size matters
It is when we are supposed to be saving resources and the planet and what about all that plastic!KevJTD wrote:It's just ridiculous how big cars have got, to have the roof at the same level as a modern SUVs' window is just crazy.
Re: Size matters
Yep, and when you live down small country lanes even a bicycle is left with no room. Pointing out that its not the road systems fault, but that they have a very large car does not please them either.Alfastrut wrote:It is when we are supposed to be saving resources and the planet and what about all that plastic!KevJTD wrote:It's just ridiculous how big cars have got, to have the roof at the same level as a modern SUVs' window is just crazy.
Was impressed the other day though when my MOT tester pointed out that his new diesel Jaguar does 60 mpg on a run !
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As a cyclist I have to agree, on small lanes you have to be aware of the larger vehicles, but for me its the parking spaces too that need to grow to accommodate these larger SUV's monsters, it must be a challenge in a multi story car park in one of those beasts.junior wrote:Yep, and when you live down small country lanes even a bicycle is left with no room. Pointing out that its not the road systems fault, but that they have a very large car does not please them either.Alfastrut wrote:It is when we are supposed to be saving resources and the planet and what about all that plastic!KevJTD wrote:It's just ridiculous how big cars have got, to have the roof at the same level as a modern SUVs' window is just crazy.
Was impressed the other day though when my MOT tester pointed out that his new diesel Jaguar does 60 mpg on a run !
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Re: Size matters
Very fair point Nualfaman. I've driven my dad's 2015 BMW 730d on motorways and in a multi storey.
Guess which is much more enjoyable!
Guess which is much more enjoyable!
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Re: Size matters
Bryan,
hope the 1.3 SC is running ok?
Did you fettle the rear arches? Maybe not!
Dave
hope the 1.3 SC is running ok?
Did you fettle the rear arches? Maybe not!
Dave
Re: Size matters
Always loved the Ginetta G4
G15 is pretty dinky too!
G15 is pretty dinky too!
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Now that even looks tiny next to the RS2000. Is there even enough room for a passenger?
Just imagine driving that on a motorway with the current crop of SUV's and 4x4's, but at least you would be able to park it easily in a multi story car park.
Just imagine driving that on a motorway with the current crop of SUV's and 4x4's, but at least you would be able to park it easily in a multi story car park.
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