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

Put 15" steels and chunky all-seasons tyres on my Mini. Yes it desperately needs a wash

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I like it. Weirdly purposeful.

Exterior is horrible.

Interior is pretty nice though...

Hope it filters down to the lower BMWs quicker than the styling does!

are you sure that's not a boat?

I'd get an estate, but I really don't understand saloon cars.

lol

Even water in the wing mirror so maybe...

@sam_w IRT cars with the 3rd row which fold down into the boot, the only thing I'd be concious of is lack of airbags. Dedicated 7 seaters, like a Sharan, will likely have airbags positioned back there. In the rare occasion we ferry more than 4 passengers, we stick adults in the fold-up 3rd row of our Touran.

Ah interesting, hadn't considered the safety aspect, of lack of airbags. Interestingly apparently the Toyota Verso does have airbags in the back, which things like the S Max and Zafira do not.

Rear seats would only be for occasional use for sure.

Have you looked at the xc90?

Safest boots seats too iirc.

I have. Was trying to avoid getting an SUV shape, one because they are expensive and two the fact they are nearly all diesel too, but I may have to reconsider them/

What about a Genesis? Strange, not seen one IRL yet.

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They've only hit the UK in the last two months I think. Dealerships aren't even open yet.

I wouldn't even bother looking for petrol. They're so few and far between - also iirc they are proper low mpg.

Yeah. What I really want is a 7 seat electric car... for under £10k. Where do I sign up for one of those?

Ah OK. Assume they'll be entirely separate from Hyundai dealerships then? Anyway, hideous.

i just picked up the golf from having the alloys done - pro alloys in melksham. would recommend

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£600 on this, then the rest on an electric conversion.

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They're going up against Lexus, Infiniti + (BMW, Mercedes, Audi etc).

Pretty certain that they're opening specific dealerships as they'll expect customers to have a different 'experience' to Hyundai.

I'm not a fan of the exterior design but they're nice on the inside:

I really don't get this quilted stitching thing. Is it some sort of Asian lux thing I'm missing?

It reminds me of going sofa shopping.

Hides imperfections in the leather & looks premium (they're really trying to make it look like a cheap Bentayga).

Guess it's just personal preference.

To me it looks like an affectation, rather than premium.

Was going to say, that wheel looks very Bentley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhIL7Y2zyS4

Can confirm; both statements are correct.

I had a '14 Gen 1 Xc90 as when I was in the market originally the Get 2 was out of our price range. It's a great utility vehicle, perfect for a family and as you're looking for - a 7 seater when required. There are lots of all though out features that make it a good buy for a family and I understand their popularity:

1. Removable centre arm rest box for middle seat leg room on a long run
   
2. Split tail gate - if you've got a nappy wearing youngster then never unpack the boot again, just change them there and then.
   To name but a few...
   
   

But they are a thirsty beast, we're talking 30mpg everywhere, A/B/Motorway. The 2.4 diesel lump is solid though. '10 onwards is 200BHP. <'10 is 185 and somewhere there is a 163ish iteration. It's not car like, it's willowy and in no way inspiring to drive. But it'll get you there - with a stop at a petrol station on the way. I would say you want the most power you can afford in it.

Prices are also bonkers - we PXd ours earlier this year for a smidge more than we paid for it 2 years before and we'd put 30k extra on the clock. Stayed in the Xc90 family, and got a gen 2 - at the right time too as it's WBAC valuation is up £5k on the purchase price. Now the Gen 2 is a whole different beast. Car like and a lot more refined...

Just bought this to replace our smax- import from Singapore vw sharan 2.0tsi petrol with less than 40k miles for less than £6k. Looks immaculate from the photos but we’ll see when it arrives in February

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