Dr Gloom 22011 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 33 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: Which version? I've had the LR for 3 years. Hands down the best car I've ever owned. 320miles to a charge, 0-60 in 4 seconds, Netflix on the telly for the bairn when we are parked up. yeah, the long range highlander However, I’m slightly concerned about the amount of time it might take to charge. (Not that i’ll be driving it on too many long journeys tbh other than up to Newcastle once or twice a year. I’ve just driven across the states on a work trip in a Chevy bolt and it took over an hour to fully charge on a “super fast” charging point - is that normal? There are charging points on my street but we’re probably going to have one installed on our drive too as I gather it saves you loads of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7065 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: yeah, the long range highlander However, I’m slightly concerned about the amount of time it might take to charge. (Not that i’ll be driving it on too many long journeys tbh other than up to Newcastle once or twice a year. I’ve just driven across the states on a work trip in a Chevy bolt and it took over an hour to fully charge on a “super fast” charging point - is that normal? There are charging points on my street but we’re probably going to have one installed on our drive too as I gather it saves you loads of money 200 miles in 20mins ish on a supercharger Fortunately, there's one about 4 mile from my house, behind Washington services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11355 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 5 hours ago, Blastronaut said: It just does mad shit, I love it. That's the French for you. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22011 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 7 hours ago, Kid Dynamite said: 200 miles in 20mins ish on a supercharger Fortunately, there's one about 4 mile from my house, behind Washington services my old stomping ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35154 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I heard an interview with John Peel years ago and he apparently bumped into Morrissey there once. Morrissey said “these are my favourite motorway services”. This was before he became a fascist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3922 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 We’re getting the Audi Q4 Etran in March. It’s like driving an armchair at the speed of sound. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30744 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 It’s a nice looking motor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 45235 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 A lot of money floating about on TT. Most of it being WASTED on fancy cars. 💸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1339 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Gemmill said: A lot of money floating about on TT. Most of it being WASTED on fancy cars. 💸 Not guilty. Bought this shitheap because it had just been mot'd and everything else at that price was a non-runner. It's got so much "character" compared to a nice new car that we've not even tried stereo yet, been too preoccupied getting familiar with the weird sounds it makes. You know, standard stuff like the clock of the boot popping open when you turn on the rear wiper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3922 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Gemmill said: A lot of money floating about on TT. Most of it being WASTED on fancy cars. 💸 Mine’s a motability so nothing wasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1339 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 17 minutes ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: Mine’s a motability so nothing wasted See, I'm still on the fence. Were going the same route but losing out a few hundred in disability benefits every month in favour of the car. It's more Mrs B that wants the shiny new car and peace of mind that comes with it. If I had my own way (and a driveway to work on the last motor) I'd be saying "there's a fucking bus stop across the road. It'll only be for as long as it takes me to source a new gearbox and learn how to fit it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3922 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Just now, Blastronaut said: See, I'm still on the fence. Were going the same route but losing out a few hundred in disability benefits every month in favour of the car. It's more Mrs B that wants the shiny new car and peace of mind that comes with it. If I had my own way (and a driveway to work on the last motor) I'd be saying "there's a fucking bus stop across the road. It'll only be for as long as it takes me to source a new gearbox and learn how to fit it." You don’t just get a car though, it’s insurance, breakdown cover, free tyres and servicing too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1339 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: You don’t just get a car though, it’s insurance, breakdown cover, free tyres and servicing too. I'll concede it would've made a world of a difference if I'd listened to earlier and wed done it before we broke down on holiday last month, but then the kids would've been robbed of a valuable life experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3922 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Just now, Blastronaut said: I'll concede it would've made a world of a difference if I'd listened to earlier and wed done it before we broke down on holiday last month, but then the kids would've been robbed of a valuable life experience. 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10895 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 On 03/11/2023 at 23:44, Kid Dynamite said: Which version? I've had the LR for 3 years. Hands down the best car I've ever owned. 320miles to a charge, 0-60 in 4 seconds, Netflix on the telly for the bairn when we are parked up. There can be only one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7065 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Tesla's fucked again! Must have been back 10 times under warranty in 3 years. Can't wait to give this piece of shit back in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30744 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 From best car you’ve ever owned to piece of shit in ten months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 45235 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 The clipboard strikes again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 45235 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 They're starting a scheme up at work for salary sacrifice on electric cars. I'll have a look when they publish the monthly costs, but Tesla can fuck right off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30744 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, Gemmill said: The clipboard strikes again. I mean it’s literally there in the post just above his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 45235 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Don't talk yourself down, clippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7065 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 14 minutes ago, ewerk said: From best car you’ve ever owned to piece of shit in ten months? The 2 can co-exist. When working, it does 0-60 in 4s, 320miles on a charge, Bose sound system, Netflix on the TV, integrated Spotify, 8 cameras etc. The car is mint. Its build quality is fucking hopeless though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4748 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 3 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: The 2 can co-exist. When working, it does 0-60 in 4s, 320miles on a charge, Bose sound system, Netflix on the TV, integrated Spotify, 8 cameras etc. The car is mint. Its build quality is fucking hopeless though. How often do you watch Netflix on your commute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4748 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 16 minutes ago, Gemmill said: They're starting a scheme up at work for salary sacrifice on electric cars. I'll have a look when they publish the monthly costs, but Tesla can fuck right off. Dont do it, don’t rape your pension for a shiny car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 45235 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 How will it affect my pension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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