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[Heathwood]

Whilst car mags always go on about seats not going low enough and the virtues of a lower slung driving position / centre of gravity etc, I crank my seat up high, almost regardless of the car and the fact I’m nearly 6ft. Just prefer it that way.

[neil1jnr]

I like driving my automatic diesel and wouldn't change it for a manual petrol.

When I overtake i do it in a gear under 2k rpm if possible to ride the wave of torque. I also like the way it sounds.

Edited by neil1jnr on Wednesday 14th September 13:58

[PartsMonkey]

I listen to Netflix, iPlayer, Prime Video etc. when driving. I find my film, tv show, documentary etc. and start it playing, then throw my phone in the glovebox and set off. Its surprising how many films and shows don't need the visual side of things for you to follow the story. It's like listening to an audiobook that doesn't take 19 hours to finish.

[Scoobydrew95]

I really quite enjoy seeing how high I can get my fuel consumption.
It's an absolute must that i can improve upon manufacturers figures.

[simon_harris]

donkmeister said:

I get annoyed when another road user steals the karma I was going to get. For instance, two cars need to be helped out of a junction, the driver in front lets both out... It makes no difference to where I am in the queue but that bd just stole the karma I would have earned from letting the second car out. Hopefully he'll experience karmic vengeance for stealing my good karma.

HA - that annoys me too!

though I do like it when you see stereotypical tropes (ie white Van man/Max power corsa) doing the letting out.

[Inspire]

Despite lots of people banging on about how much better the 1250gs engine is over the old 1200, I can’t tell the difference or feel the supposed extra power/torque.

Thanks

Rob

[M1C]

I really, really hate those "moon" wheel covers.

I don't mind the ones that cover just the hubs, as OEM on older cars...but i HATE the full size covers that i sometimes see now, both on new and old stuff.

Absolutely VILE.

[Gecko1978]

I am looking forward to self driving cars

[Prohibiting]

If someone cuts me up, I honestly don’t care.

I enjoy cycling short journeys to the shops instead of the car.

I think I prefer softer cars instead of hard suspension.

Cruise control, leather seats, and good A/C are all important considerations.

Fully electric cars are starting to peak my interests (the new Peugeot e-208 in blue looks fantastic).

[satfinal]

I drive most of my motorway time at 60-65mph

[HustleRussell]

I've taken to coasting in neutral in certain specific circumstances, i.e. when there is no need to maintain speed but no need to slow down significantly for a long stretch. I know that even my primitive old 5-series completely cuts fuel when coasting over a certain engine speed but the six-pot also generates a lot of engine braking and I am convinced that I'm saving fuel on long coasts. The difference in deceleration between coasting in gear and coasting in neutral is massive.

[Deranged Rover]

I got ferried around in a Tesla Model 3 last weekend.

I really, really liked it.

[GetCarter]

None of my Range Rovers have ever broken down.

Sorry to disappoint.

[5s Alive]

I told the instructor that I could lap Thruxton faster in my own car than in the Cayman. I didn't tell him it was a Prius.

[yellowbentines]

I love driving vans, and will avoid paying delivery charges on furniture etc so that I can have an excuse to hire a van for a day (even although it'll cost me more in the end and take up more of my time).

[Bear-n]

I think I'm the only person that does this, but if I'm at a T-junction and going a separate way to someone else waiting there, I'll hold slightly back so my car doesn't block their view of traffic that they're look for a gap in.

I also then get irrationality annoyed when people don't do it for me

I also never use the horn. What's the point.

[tinyboytim]

I slow down for butterflys.

[OMITN]

My aging parents live 175 miles away, the most direct route to them being through North and West Wales on some glorious driving roads.

I used to have a Leon Cupra that was ideal for dispatching that journey. But now I no longer have that car it’s spoiled the journey for me now - neither of our cars are quick enough for the swift, safe overtaking the Leon permitted. Consequently I resent the journey, even though (1) I won’t be doing it forever and (2) it’s magnificent whatever the time of year and (3) I actually normally enjoy cruising along….

[Fastchas]

satfinal said:

I drive most of my motorway time at 60-65mph

This is me now. Get on and set the cruise.
It really winds up the missus on the 3hr journey to the south coast. It would only knock about 15mins off if i did 70mph anyway.
And I really like to keep her informed in my MPG that the car is achieving

[Blib]

I much prefer driving our Panda Cross to the Abarth 595 that preceded it.