RE: Vauxhall GT Concept for Geneva
Discussion
RemyMartin said:
Bit narrow minded isnt it? Looks at garage...drives a Punto. Hmm. ;-) see how this stereotyping works?
To be fair, Having owned 2 vauxhalls in the past it would have to be bloody amazing for my to own another.The worst screwed together cars I have ever owned ( I've own 2 punto's too to put that in perspective)djt100 said:
RemyMartin said:
Bit narrow minded isnt it? Looks at garage...drives a Punto. Hmm. ;-) see how this stereotyping works?
To be fair, Having owned 2 vauxhalls in the past it would have to be bloody amazing for my to own another.The worst screwed together cars I have ever owned ( I've own 2 punto's too to put that in perspective)On the other hand I have use of the in-laws '55 plate Punto 1.2 auto which is woeful, bits fall off the inside & outside with depressing regularity & it is almost constantly in the wrong gear.
So I guess it's just down to expectations?
EnglishTony said:
German press show a piccy of the same car badged as an Opel & claim the red front tyres will be an option.
Coloured tyres are not a new idea. I think Marangoni were first - making red and green rubber tyres, and Hankook followed on with orange ones.Fine for the training shoe generation.....
Jasper Gilder said:
Cameras instead of mirrors - motor manufacturer development engineer told me only the other week that these won't get through type approval as it involves a TV screen in the car and it's illegal to produce a car where the driver can watch TV at anything over about 2MPH
I suspect he's wrong. They may not pass type approval but if that's the case I suspect it wont be because of the television rules; it'll be because type approval specifically states that cars must have mirrors.
kambites said:
Jasper Gilder said:
Cameras instead of mirrors - motor manufacturer development engineer told me only the other week that these won't get through type approval as it involves a TV screen in the car and it's illegal to produce a car where the driver can watch TV at anything over about 2MPH
I suspect he's wrong. They may not pass type approval but if that's the case I suspect it wont be because of the television rules; it'll be because type approval specifically states that cars must have mirrors.
Jasper Gilder said:
Cameras instead of mirrors - motor manufacturer development engineer told me only the other week that these won't get through type approval as it involves a TV screen in the car and it's illegal to produce a car where the driver can watch TV at anything over about 2MPH
So he's a motor manufacturer development engineer that's never heard of reversing cameras/screens?Good stuff. Love it.
Would I buy one? No, never buy a new car, too much depreciation.
Would I buy used? No, not enough power. Although weight is good.
Would I buy used, with a bigger engine introduced later? No, only a two seater and the doors look massive although probably just the hinge position. (vx historically struggle with rust where the doors are part of the wheel house btw)
.....but it's a cracking design. I hope they make it, and it does well. Go VX! ....raise the game.
Would I buy one? No, never buy a new car, too much depreciation.
Would I buy used? No, not enough power. Although weight is good.
Would I buy used, with a bigger engine introduced later? No, only a two seater and the doors look massive although probably just the hinge position. (vx historically struggle with rust where the doors are part of the wheel house btw)
.....but it's a cracking design. I hope they make it, and it does well. Go VX! ....raise the game.
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