iGav's perfect car?

[WinterMute]

In the spirit of iGav's perpetual net trawling for the odd and inspired, I found this on the BBC Top Gear site...

It's an Audi TT, but not as we know it...

http://www.topgear.com/content/fun_stuff/carbage/carbages/24/02/

[trebblekicked]

not quite sure what to make of it. it does seem rather like an iGav find...


it reminds me of a car from a futurish movie, and i can't remember which. judge dread? demolition man? perhaps something stalone wasn't in?

[themadchemist]

I love the term (seen in the URL) 'carbage.' I'm not quite sure what to make of this, but that could be a fair assessment.

[3rdpath]

that just might satisfy igav's plastic fetish....;)

[bousozoku]

I think that unique would be too broad a term to use for that.

It reminds me a bit of the old steam locomotives with the cow catcher on the front.

[edesignuk]

So where's iGAV?

[iGav]

Originally posted by edesignuk
So where's iGAV?

someone say my name.... :D

[iGav]

:p :p :p quality....

Imagine driving this though.... race ya! :p :p :p

[WinterMute]

I thought even you wouldn't stoop quite that low Gav....:eek:

Wrong again I guess.

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by iGAV
:p :p :p quality....

Imagine driving this though.... race ya! :p :p :p
What is it/was it? :eek: :confused:

[iGav]

Originally posted by edesignuk
What is it/was it? :eek: :confused:

It's a... a PORSCHE... BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! 8 exhaust pipes..... BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

it's on the same page as that Steam Loco, Cow collecting TT at the bottom.... that 405 is abit tasty as well.... hehehehe!

[Falleron]

Just imagine hitting a speed bump in it!!

[virividox]

when i thot cars couldnt get uglier he found one

[Chip NoVaMac]

I would hope to hit a pot hole with that one...

[edesignuk]

Phat brov, init, wicked...:p

[iGav]

Originally posted by edesignuk
Phat brov, init, wicked...:p

lovin' that hopp'd n' dropped wideboy, with dat wicked 2 tone job! bitchin' :p

actually... I'm thinking about dropping the $$$ to get one of these... for all my love of those naughty Audi Avant's, I can't justify getting myself in serious debt to only get weekend use from it, but I'm a lover of slightly (less) naughty saloon cars, and Galant Sports are rare, as well as giving 140mph performance... and they clear out the fast lane like no other with that menacing nose job. :D + plus I could pick 1 up for 6 daddy G's.... bonza!

[edesignuk]

Originally posted by iGAV
lovin' that hopp'd n' dropped wideboy, with dat wicked 2 tone job! bitchin' :p Safe homie...
Originally posted by iGAV
+ plus I could pick 1 up for 6 daddy G's.... bonza! http://upload.edesignuk.net/uploaded_data/smilies/woowoo.gifhttp://upload.edesignuk.net/uploaded_data/smilies/cheering.gif

[WinterMute]

Originally posted by iGAV
I'm a lover of slightly (less) naughty saloon cars, and Galant Sports are rare, as well as giving 140mph performance... and they clear out the fast lane like no other with that menacing nose job. :D + plus I could pick 1 up for 6 daddy G's.... bonza!

Don't do it bruv, they are slightly less easy to drive than a camel train...

I've been doing a bit of research into a second car for the family, been looking at Audis, Renaults, Fords et al, I really like the look of the Alfa 156, especially the Sportwagon in the V6, but I don't think I could trust an Italian cars electrics though... What do you think?

So I'm looking at a SEAT Cordoba as well, the V5 looks promising and for the same money you're quoting, I've driven the Cupra Leon and it's a monster, the V5 is only slightly slower.

Doesn't look as nice as this though:

[bousozoku]

Originally posted by iGAV
:p :p :p quality....

Imagine driving this though.... race ya! :p :p :p

I can imagine that--it's almost an improvement on the original Porsche 914. I drove a one once and the only positive things that I could say about it was that it had wonderful seats and the Targa top. (Maybe, it had something to do with being a VW from the start.) :D

[Counterfit]

Originally posted by bousozoku
I think that unique would be too broad a term to use for that.

It reminds me a bit of the old steam locomotives with the cow catcher on the front. Yeah, especially the later ones, as diesel was coming around, and streamlining was prevalent.

I liked that Neon though :P

[iGav]

Originally posted by WinterMute
Don't do it bruv, they are slightly less easy to drive than a camel train...

I've been doing a bit of research into a second car for the family, been looking at Audis, Renaults, Fords et al, I really like the look of the Alfa 156, especially the Sportwagon in the V6, but I don't think I could trust an Italian cars electrics though... What do you think?

So I'm looking at a SEAT Cordoba as well, the V5 looks promising and for the same money you're quoting, I've driven the Cupra Leon and it's a monster, the V5 is only slightly slower.

Doesn't look as nice as this though:

I came this - close to buying a Galant Sport a couple of years ago... (glad I didn't cos it would have been near new, and I would've taken a heavyweight hit on depreciation) love em' especially in V6 Tiptronic guise... I thought they were treat to drive, especially that silky smooth V6.... they're also ultra-rare which I like, I just love the look of it too, kind of incog, except for that snout.... vroom, vroom!

The current Alfa range is sweet, my mate has a 147 and that's a corker, great Lambo Muria interior, the 156 is sweet as well, especially in wagon form... but only in dark metallics though... I wouldn't much worry about the electrics, if a car is maintained well, it should be okay... look at VW in TopGear's reliabilty survey, for some reason people thing that VW's/Merc's are X times more reliable, when infact they aren't and they're both some of the most recalled maunfacturers as well...

Not a fan of the SEAT's, I don't like small boy racer hatches... THE Toledo in V5 form is cool, but I'd rather take the Galant over it... and I'm not sure I'd want a car called 'Toledo'... heheheh

Ford doesn't really have any sweet cars at the mo, neither does Vauxhall, Renault does, with the Megane which I think looks fabby with it's bizarre rump, Renault are defo the new Citroen when it comes to off the wall style but the interior doesn't match the looks, and it's abit shopping car as well, but kudos to Renault, they're releasing a Sport version soon, and that looks the whizz bizz... likely be a theft target though like the Cupra, and that reflects on the insurance costs.

Now then, so we've ruled out Ford, Vaux... Audi would be the car of choice, if I wanted to end up some serious $$$ in debt... any Audi rocks, especially in Avant form... even the A2 though is cool, the best small car by far, and the REAL spirtual successor to the Mini.

Only probs with Audi's is that they're very expensive, and hold their value, (hence why I ain't buying)... :(

Now then, what about the New Honda Accord?? it's kind of like a Jap version of the Alfa 156... I think they're sweet as... I know it's a Honda, but it's still a cool car, and rare... rarer than the 156 at the mo, they also come in a SportWagon version too, and apparently the best diesel engine in it's class, and is guaranteed to offer bulliet proof reliabilty too... ;)

[Counterfit]

Originally posted by iGAV
my mate has a 147 and that's a corker, great Lambo Muria interior, Are you trying to say that it has a dated interior? :p

[iGav]

Originally posted by Counterfit
Are you trying to say that it has a dated interior? :p

no :eek: the complete opposite infact... the 147's interior is astonishing for such a car, compared to the usual unspired design in the Focus, Astra, Golf, Corolla etc etc...

It's instrument binnacle is highly reminiscent of the fabled Muria, and on the upper-end models you get similar ribbed, tan leather sports seats that once graced the Lambo.

the materials are also second to none, the dash is covered in a really tactile material, infact the whole interior is incredible tactile, mated to one of the worlds finest engines (in any spec) and you have a pure winner... ;)

[eyelikeart]

So that Audi is a bit...Back to the Future-ish. Kinda ugly. :eek:

But that one iGAV's thinking of dropping the $$$ on...that's quite nice. ;)

[iGav]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
But that one iGAV's thinking of dropping the $$$ on...that's quite nice. ;)

Yey!... ;) :p :D

I think it goes with me... abit like... well abit like strawberries and cream or gravey and milk or strongbow and dry roasted peanuts... :D

see...

[WinterMute]

Nah, this is more like you:

[WinterMute]

plonker, I forgot the image....:confused:

[WinterMute]

I really like the 156, but there's an A4 Avant in a local showroom, very nice, I could afford an A6 at a pinch, but it's a bit big...

I like the look of the Laguna, but it's not supposed to be very reliable.

Ho hum, the 156 is looking more and more likely. I could get really radical and buy a Volvo....:eek:

[iGav]

Originally posted by WinterMute
plonker, I forgot the image....:confused:

a Trabby.... :p wicked!

[vollspacken]

how did that Trabant get to England???

;)

vSpacken

[iGav]

Originally posted by WinterMute
I really like the 156, but there's an A4 Avant in a local showroom, very nice, I could afford an A6 at a pinch, but it's a bit big...

I like the look of the Laguna, but it's not supposed to be very reliable.

Ho hum, the 156 is looking more and more likely. I could get really radical and buy a Volvo....:eek:

I think you should defo check out the Accord... much cooler than the Laguna... has the Alfa's looks, but possibly a tad more reliable, and they're still not on the road in any significant numbers.

So then you're buying a second car?? and you're looking at Audi A4 Avants and 156 Sportswagons.... so then, begs the question what's your first car?? :eek:

I'd go for the A4 Avant if you've got the $$$... although I wouldn't buy new, get a 6-12month old one, and you'll miss the depreciation sting.

The A6 is being updated this year, so you may just be able to get some good haggling done at the local Audi dealer, but I'd go for the smaller A4 and get more goodies myself.

Volvo :eek: :confused: :eek: *slaps WinterMute out of whatever place he's dreaming of* heheheh

[iGav]

Originally posted by vollspacken
how did that Trabant get to England???

;)

vSpacken

a gust of wind?? heheheh

[WinterMute]

Originally posted by iGAV
I think you should defo check out the Accord... much cooler than the Laguna... has the Alfa's looks, but possibly a tad more reliable, and they're still not on the road in any significant numbers.

Yeah, I thought about those, but my mum drives one, and I just couldn't bring myself to do it...

So then you're buying a second car?? and you're looking at Audi A4 Avants and 156 Sportswagons.... so then, begs the question what's your first car?? :eek:

Don't get excited, I havn't had anything real nice to drive for a while, this will be the first car, my old Rover 216 GTi will become the second...:rolleyes:

Volvo :eek: :confused: :eek: *slaps WinterMute out of whatever place he's dreaming of* heheheh

Yeah, it was a joke OK, just a joke.

What about a Lexus LS200? I could pretend to be a drug dealer, and I could drive it round London at silly speeds when playing "The Getaway":p

[iGav]

Originally posted by WinterMute
Yeah, I thought about those, but my mum drives one, and I just couldn't bring myself to do it...

Don't get excited, I havn't had anything real nice to drive for a while, this will be the first car, my old Rover 216 GTi will become the second...:rolleyes:

Yeah, it was a joke OK, just a joke.

What about a Lexus LS200? I could pretend to be a drug dealer, and I could drive it round London at silly speeds when playing "The Getaway":p

Your Mum drives a new Accord?? :eek: wow that shows good design taste!

LS 200.... :p I don't like Lexus... :o defo the dealer choice of car...

What about the new Saab 9-3?? I was passed by one of those the other weekend.... they're cool! ;)

Still think the new Accord is sweet though... ;)