So; what are you driving at the moment?

Been in for a test drive, the guy wasn't interested at all. Since exchanged a couple of emails on prices and specs and he's lost interest it seems. Emailed his boss, no response.
They're usually quite good but if they can't be arsed with you then don't bother with their motor, especially since they're your local dealers! Infiniti are really good but their cars are a bit naff.
 
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They say the bigger the car the smaller the penis so I drive about in this:





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If you're in the market I couldn't put you off a Giulia. Lovely cars but with every car, it depends what you want from it. I do a lot of commuting so I wanted something 'fun' to drive but economical. I had a 320D before it and although 61mpg was impressive, I was utterly bored. Giulia gets me about 45mpg, in the 2.2 180bhp diesel. The DNA switch is useful if you want to mix up your driving experience, I have mine in A most of the time as that's the most economical setting, N is basically Normal, and D is just sheer fun.

If economy is what you want, there are better diesels for sure. If sport and fun is what you're after, go for a Petrol but if you're kinda in the middle it's perfect. The only real negative is the infotainment system is quite basic. The Nav is good, but media options are limited. They've added Apple Carplay/Android Auto from the 2018 range, mines March 2017.

The automatic is super smooth whilst still being fun in the different modes, and the steering wheel shift paddles add to the fun. For a diesel you want the Speciale trim, for more bells and whistles. Veloce for Petrol. Quadrifoglio if you've got the budget, around £60k and 16mpg! Can pick up a used 18 plate speciale for 25-30k with delivery mileage or 36k ish brand new.

Not sure what happened at Alfa but when they brought out the Giulietta, Mito and now Giulia and Stelvio, they've had a real turnaround from their old reputation which still sticks in most people's minds admittedly. Those issues are 20 years+ old now and their new fleet are seriously impressive cars.
Thanks for the detailed info, gonna see if I can get an extended test drive sorted out next week.
 
Currently in a Polo GTI waiting to see what happens with the Leon once Cupra splits from SEAT.

Want a Defender too, always wanted one but not going to buy one until I can afford to have two cars so i don’t have to drive it every day and end up getting sick of it and selling it...
 
Skoda Octavia 1.4 SEL

best car I've ever had
lots of safety features
great power for a family car
comfy and masses of room.

only downside is half of all taxi drivers have one as well.

tried a Seat Leon on a test drive but OMG the front seats were like rocks.
 
Currently in a Polo GTI waiting to see what happens with the Leon once Cupra splits from SEAT.

Want a Defender too, always wanted one but not going to buy one until I can afford to have two cars so i don’t have to drive it every day and end up getting sick of it and selling it...
Defenders are bringing very good money now, a mate of mine, who had a SWB 1991 has just got £2500 for it.
Although great mechanically, he'd never cleaned it, inside or out, for the 8 years he owned it, it was like a skip
on wheels and you had to wear overalls to sit in the fucking thing.
 
Skoda Octavia 1.4 SEL

best car I've ever had
lots of safety features
great power for a family car
comfy and masses of room.

only downside is half of all taxi drivers have one as well.

tried a Seat Leon on a test drive but OMG the front seats were like rocks.
Haha, they seem to be the new Toyota Carolla of the taxi world, don't they. I quite like the vRS version of the Octavia, i've sat in a Superb and that's really nice too, comes in a Sportline trim which is basically vRS but without the engine.
 
Hyundai i110 ..Does everything we ask of it.Drop the back seats and loads of shopping space.Tip top on fuel £260 insurance and unbelievablly comfy.Fast as took on the motorway with shit loads in reserve to pull you out of trouble.Only £24 a week lease hire.Happy days ...and easy to park and nippy and elegant for city driving.
 

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