Which would you pick?

Pax said:
Jealousy makes one nasty......

I recall my first car had central locking. One could sit centrally in the car and reach all doors to unlock them. Now, I can open windows from another town. I really NEED that! (Not)!
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Duh.
 
Pax said:
Where is the line when 'tech' just become unnecessary gimmicks?

My cars both can park themself. I think it crossed the line already. Why can I control my BM from my cell phone? Gimmick. So, you say the Chinese cars have even more of this 'tech'!?

Maybe ABS and stability control was enough 'tech'?
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What are these two cars you own?
 
airborne said:
Lots of dealerships farm out gearbox work whether it’s in or out of warranty work, they are just too complicated.
But for mechatronics and clutch replacements from what I understand those should largely be in house because it’s typically not an overly complicated job, it’s nothing like a full strip down that some gearbox repairs may necessitate.
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Yeah I believe on newer models of the DSG beyond the first generation the mechatronics is “external” and doesn’t require opening the gearbox itself.

It’s the first generation that was really problematic on all fronts.
 
That Mitsubishi is a great underdog, it’s the 1.5T & not the 2L N/A as well.

Just two small niggles is that supremely dark cabin & that infotainment system is clearly hot garbage.
 
FiestaST said:
That Mitsubishi is a great underdog, it’s the 1.5T & not the 2L N/A as well.

Just two small niggles is that supremely dark cabin & that infotainment system is clearly hot garbage.
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Honestly, most infotainment is. Sometimes I would just like radio with Bluetooth
 
FiestaST said:
Did you consider the MG ZS (nee Pro)?

You're open to Chinese already, I've seen a fair number on the road already & all these MG's (ICE & EV) are shifting serious volume in the UK.

N/A engine & 4 speed auto are the major cons though.

MG ZS

MG ZS
www.mgmotor.co.za www.mgmotor.co.za

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Eina!

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SauRoNZA said:
I must say your comments about looking at the Haval knowing you are a die hard BMW man is one of the real about turns showing just how far they’ve come.

No German car does even 200,000km without major failure so arguing longevity there is pure crazy.

If someone used the Japanese as a reference for longevity I can still sort of go for it but these days it’s very model dependent since very little is still genuinely Japanese and they aren’t entirely full proof any more either.

No modern car really is, there simply is too much going on.

And that’s okay.
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I am not a die-hard BMW fan? I've owned one, versus 3 Opels in a row. And a Ford before that.

I truly do not understand people who cannot do research and determine what is the best thing for them, within a sensible budget.
 
FiestaST said:
The T-Cross is extremely overpriced relative to its peers that’s before the bare bones nature of it.
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Absolutely.

I get why there are a ton on our roads but I'd be interested to see what the new sales numbers looks like since all the new Chinese models have landed.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Also I feel like it’s much smaller without looking at a Spec sheet.

Polo sized instead of Golf sized like the others.
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Strangely, the current Polo is based off the MQB A0 platform and the Golf is off the MQB platform, the T-Cross is on the MQB A0 platform like the Polo but the Tiguan is on the MQB A2 platform. So they re all on the MQB platform with some variations...
 
Picking up the car tomorrow, which got me thinking. What are the correct preferred pronouns for a vehicle in today's world?
 
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