Where would you go next...

drunkmonkey · 30-08-2018 11:03PM

We very nearly bought a 5008, for cost/pratacality I thought it trumped most other cars.

MarkN · 30-08-2018 11:06PM

I’m curious about 130bhp in a car made for carrying 7 people but I’ll stay open minded!

drunkmonkey · 30-08-2018 11:28PM

I thought the little petrol was fine with 3 adults. It's not in the 200bhp+ club but perfectly fine family car that feels very modern. Bought the Volvo from Peugeot garage : )

talla · 01-09-2018 07:49PM

Went for a test drive today in the new Toureg in Frank Keane - loved it.
Ended up buying one, got a surprisingly good trade on my current X5 - was so surprised on the offer that I didn't bother to haggle

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01-09-2018 07:58PM

MarkN wrote: »

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I’ve a Peugeot 5008 next week... not quite an S3 though!

Drove one recently a few weekends ago. Was a 2.0, auto diesel. Wasn't bad at all. 6th was really tall, great yoke for cruising on autobahn..

Not at all kodiaq ish Imo..... verymuch more car than SUV in crossover land I thought.

01-09-2018 08:00PM

talla wrote: »

Went for a test drive today in the new Toureg in Frank Keane - loved it.
Ended up buying one, got a surprisingly good trade on my current X5 - was so surprised on the offer that I didn't bother to haggle .

Happy & safe motoring to you. When the numbers make sense there's sometimes no need to haggle. I was the same with the Sorento

Wailin · 01-09-2018 08:26PM

talla wrote: »

Went for a test drive today in the new Toureg in Frank Keane - loved it.
Ended up buying one, got a surprisingly good trade on my current X5 - was so surprised on the offer that I didn't bother to haggle .

You should ALWAYS haggle.

Heres Johnny · 01-09-2018 09:25PM

Wailin wrote: »

talla wrote: »

Went for a test drive today in the new Toureg in Frank Keane - loved it.
Ended up buying one, got a surprisingly good trade on my current X5 - was so surprised on the offer that I didn't bother to haggle .

You should ALWAYS haggle.

https://youtu.be/u75XQdTxZRc

carsfan2 · 01-09-2018 11:04PM

Mark, you should try and get Audi to loan you this for a test drive review.
Would be one of the cars that would be a dream daily driver for me anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZq8LOUDRgQ.

JoeA3 · 01-09-2018 11:36PM

carsfan2 wrote: »

Mark, you should try and get Audi to loan you this for a test drive review.
Would be one of the cars that would be a dream daily driver for me anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZq8LOUDRgQ.

Would love it but for me it totally lacks the mean presence of the B7 model. Are any of the body panels different on that current version, i.e. beefier wings etc?

MarkN · 02-09-2018 12:29AM

carsfan2 wrote: »

Mark, you should try and get Audi to loan you this for a test drive review.
Would be one of the cars that would be a dream daily driver for me anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZq8LOUDRgQ.

It would be nice alright. I’m still pretty much knocking on doors getting my stuff out there though so an RS4 is probably a bit too ambitious for me right now. Would be class though!!

James Bond Junior · 02-09-2018 12:31AM

MarkN wrote: »

It would be nice alright. I’m still pretty much knocking on doors getting my stuff out there though so an RS4 is probably a bit too ambitious for me right now. Would be class though!!

Would you be able to get the new Q8? It's being considered around these parts to replace the X6 I'm always raving about.

Heres Johnny · 02-09-2018 12:33AM

carsfan2 wrote: »

Mark, you should try and get Audi to loan you this for a test drive review.
Would be one of the cars that would be a dream daily driver for me anyway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZq8LOUDRgQ.

Always had a thing for female motoring journalists reviewing cars I like, she's a nice looking woman.
Wondering is it her or the rs4 that gets me revved up though.

MarkN · 02-09-2018 12:37AM

talla wrote: »

Went for a test drive today in the new Toureg in Frank Keane - loved it.
Ended up buying one, got a surprisingly good trade on my current X5 - was so surprised on the offer that I didn't bother to haggle .

Nice one! Hope you told them my video helped sell it

*ahem*

bazz26 · 02-09-2018 12:59AM

Heres Johnny wrote: »

Always had a thing for female motoring journalists reviewing cars I like, she's a nice looking woman.
Wondering is it her or the rs4 that gets me revved up though.

Nice lady but she's no Rebecca Jackson.

Heres Johnny · 02-09-2018 08:21AM

bazz26 wrote: »

Heres Johnny wrote: »

Always had a thing for female motoring journalists reviewing cars I like, she's a nice looking woman.
Wondering is it her or the rs4 that gets me revved up though.

Nice lady but she's no Rebecca Jackson.

Yeah like the lovely Rebecca too.
She reminds me a bit of her though

carsfan2 · 02-09-2018 12:44PM

JoeA3 wrote: »

Would love it but for me it totally lacks the mean presence of the B7 model. Are any of the body panels different on that current version, i.e. beefier wings etc?

I’m pretty sure almost all body parts are changed, definitely the wings are.

carsfan2 · 02-09-2018 04:25PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwShZj-BkzI

Shows how easy it is to launch!

MarkN · 02-09-2018 06:45PM

Ha ha fair play to her!

supue · 09-09-2018 10:08AM

Great read, I've gone through all pages since Friday - can't believe I hadn't read before. Up to the 70th page I was thinking to myself, why doesn't someone suggest a Panamera, they're falling into good value territory at the moment. I haven't driven any of these new SUV's, however considering the talk of G30's, 6 series, CLS', I just wouldn't have considered in the same premium territory - aside from the X5, the only SUV I like the look of these days is the Volvo XC90. Any thoughts for a Quattroporte, definitely a unique car on the road - personally would love to buy an older Gran Turismo, I just love them and screw the pain of getting the kids in their seats?!

MarkN · 09-09-2018 10:08PM

supue wrote: »

Great read, I've gone through all pages since Friday - can't believe I hadn't read before. Up to the 70th page I was thinking to myself, why doesn't someone suggest a Panamera, they're falling into good value territory at the moment. I haven't driven any of these new SUV's, however considering the talk of G30's, 6 series, CLS', I just wouldn't have considered in the same premium territory - aside from the X5, the only SUV I like the look of these days is the Volvo XC90. Any thoughts for a Quattroporte, definitely a unique car on the road - personally would love to buy an older Gran Turismo, I just love them and screw the pain of getting the kids in their seats?!

Porsche definitely something I’ve been thinking about, I would have to go back a few years compared to a 172/181 530d in early 2019 but not overly hung up on that.

carsfan2 · 09-09-2018 10:46PM

What would put me off the panamera is the fact that they are strictly only 4 seats and are a physically very large car which makes parking and manouvering a pain.
Also if you go back a few years the tech inside will feel very dated compared to more modern stuff.

MarkN · 11-09-2018 03:07PM

Driving this all week - a great car but our charging infrastructure is actually abysmal and I never realised it until I was in the position of relying on it.

Two spots on North Wall for example, one of them is a disabled spot so 99.99% of EVs can't use it. The others around the city are nearly all constantly occupied and the lack of super chargers is shocking, a few Topaz/Circle K garages and that's about it.

A real shame but not the fault of Nissan!

rocky · 11-09-2018 07:10PM

MarkN wrote: »

Driving this all week - a great car but our charging infrastructure is actually abysmal and I never realised it until I was in the position of relying on it.

At least you were spared running into #rapidgate

Did you find the driving position comfortable? Especially the (lack of) reach adjustment on the steering wheel

drunkmonkey · 11-09-2018 08:46PM

I'd love to roll some lumps of coal at it.

frozenfrozen · 11-09-2018 08:50PM

How much for a leaf in that spec?

NIMAN · 11-09-2018 08:52PM

Thats lovely.
Only criticism I'd have is not mad about the seat design. Plain black leather would look great in that cockpit.

MarkN · 11-09-2018 09:02PM

frozenfrozen wrote: »

How much for a leaf in that spec?

The most expensive Leaf with leather etc is €33,000 after grants etc

It’s funny you mention the seating position, I just can’t quite get it right particularly for my back. I’ve tried everything! The torque though

drunkmonkey · 12-09-2018 12:07PM

Just throwing it out there as it's a little cheaper than the leaf, The new 5dr Fiesta ST3

carsfan2 · 12-09-2018 02:31PM

I assumed you were testing the leaf tor your YouTube channel, not actually thinking of buying one.
Liked your 5008 review. Peugeot have really come on. The new 508 is a seriously good looking car too.

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