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

There's an article about this in the latest Octane, the Capri Perana, hnnnngggggggg

Regarding the Honda E, my wife asks "do hamsters come out of it?"

Ruined.

The honda E looks so good in the flesh. Might be the best looking mid range EV. Shits on tesla's aesthetics

Yes - there's a dealer down the road with an entire forecourt full of them. They look spot on. I think I'd like it more if it were og Mini size, but I imagine they know their market better than me.

That's the one with the Mustang 5.0 V8 isn't it?

Yes, should have been a V8 in the UK all along. Should have had those arches all along!

hnnnnnnnnggggggg

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Actually, it's an "I don't know, I need to do more research".

Manufacturers will often use the same engine in multiple models and trim/spec levels. How is it the same engine can produce 190bhp in one car/model and 300bhp in another?

Some of it will be turbo size, some of it will be supporting modifications, and some of it will be differences in things like valves, timing, pistons, cams, and crankshaft.

With tuning and to a further extent, modifying in general, it's always a balancing act of what the engine package can make vs what is reliable, and to an extent, what is your personal definition of reliable.

Anything interesting or the usual rehash. Anything more than this While the car up there are the ultra rare race built cars.

Great story how they came about, the perana range was putting bigger engines from the Ford range. They even stuck a 2.0l pinto in to the escort MK1.

What cheap little cars should I be looking at as a temporary second car to use for a year or two? Just need to get to work every now and then, no long trips. Nissan micra, Toyota yaris, Audi A2, Renault clio spring to mind. Old Japanese cars seem good value, the A2s seem to be more expensive and approaching classic status. Think I’ve asked about A2s here before a few years ago but never went ahead irritatingly enough.

Honda jazz?

Overpriced due to high pensioner demand. I'd say a Yaris. Cheap and reliable.

Left field but I have a huge soft spot for our Daihatsu Sirion 1.3. Bought back in 2015 for £2k. Used and abused daily and cost me around £1k in maintenance over 5 years. It's fugly but fun to drive and surprising spacious inside.

Automatic headlights are staying in during the day on the e46.
Do I just need to replace this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274733688972

@Fixedwheelnut ?

Yaris

Sounds reasonable.

Jazz

Not that many available atm in my area but I’ll keep it in mind.

daihatsu

A mate’s mum had a daihatsu charade when I was in school. Haven’t seen one in years!

Am I the only one who keeps misreading Honda E as "E. Honda"?

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kia picanto. basically just a cheaper i10. cheap to service and run. not bad to drive even if you are tall (my better half replaced her mini with one and it's great)

Someone needs to make a Deadmau5 level ironic wrap.

I did the same thing. Also, there's an LS400 parked on my road that I drive past every morning taking my daughter to the childminder. Every time I have the image of kicking the shit out of it.

They even stuck a 2.0l pinto in to the escort MK1.

So did Ford, in the Mk1 RS2000.

More mundane question - recommendations for alloy wheel cleaner - preferably available on Amazon please.

This stuff is impressive. Bought some for my Dad and works like a charm

Great. Thanks

The Mk1 Rs2000 Europe came later than the south african one.

Can't remember if the SA car were locally built or UK built and exported.