Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

I am in discussions to buy this one: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201802043408524?price-from=12000&radius=1500&model=PASSAT&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=sponsored&price-to=13000&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&postcode=se233un&make=VOLKSWAGEN&aggregatedTrim=R36&page=1

But only have room for one estate car, and could also use the £ from the Volvo if not to be uncomfortably stretched.

Yeah but I'd actually completely forgotten about it! I should re-watch.

Not as much of a trek as where I take the MX5 so very manageable!

Please stop

Ha. Fuck ugly SUVs.

When Alpha decided to go SUV over wagon I knew the world was fucked.

Did you see it in the latest episode drag racing against an Aussie V8 super car?

Also Haywood and scott were nice to deal with

I know it's wrong but I don't totally hate this; maybe it's because this is the previous version:

They make the best exhausts!

Also, you're saying I should follow that completely, right? Makes sense.

This time next year, Rodney.

Le gop

Yep, a visit to turbo Yoda in sunny Queensland and you'll have a good Scooby... Think of it as a family holiday.

It's popped up in my notifications but yet to watch. Is the vtec mini involved?

they run 5? I think of their current cars against it, including the cresta

Do you mean Surrey Subaru Specialists? (not being facetious) If so, I picked my car up from them on Friday and was very impressed with their fastidiousness and pricing.

(Obscured) shots of new V60: http://carsalsobikes.com/2018/02/10/new-2018-volvo-v60-spied-ahead-geneva-debut/

Would have with that body kit.

I find the current gen incredibly wishy washy so an updated that leans on v90 and xc40 seems like a good idea

Interesting.

Have Volvo been reading @Dammit 's ideas on VW Transporter interior design ?

If so stressful, why not just accept the offer? I realise it's painful to let it go, but is it really worth your time, worry and risk of losing a sale? Plus if you keep for another month you'll probably spend more than £500 on it.

My bro has one. He likes it. It's quite thirsty though (surprise surprise).

I suspect it's less thirsty than the T5, here's hoping I get to find out for myself!

The chap upon whom all hope currently rests has not yet responded to my request for clarity in his intentions.

I would be seriously interested in that W12 if it wasn't for the beige interior

I'm more interested in the drive train than I am the car, if that makes sense.

I feel there is quite a gulf between the W8 and the R36 - one is a trad torque converter auto, the other a 6 speed dual clutch/DSG system for example.