I just ordered a Audi Q5 - good feedback from current Q5 owners in the snow.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI suspect it will be crap. Mercs aren't what they used to be.
They are through the crap phase now, in some cases they are better then the BMW equivalent and much more exclusive. Although that isn't hard.
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Just seen a BMW trying to get round the corner at the end of our round (0 Gradient).
Wheels spinning, slipping all over the show.
No such troubles for our soft-roader..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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I've watched people struggle driving in snow and their actions border on the ludicrous - suppose it's because we as a nation have so little experienceOriginally posted by Moscow Mule View PostJust seen a BMW trying to get round the corner at the end of our round (0 Gradient).
Wheels spinning, slipping all over the show.
No such troubles for our soft-roader...How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Did you have one and experience any of those probs? If so, what sort of mileage were you on?Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostGet rid of it before:
a) the cambelt / water pump needs changing
b) the flywheel / clutch goesComment
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Yes and yes, both. Was on about 65k.Originally posted by wurzel View PostDid you have one and experience any of those probs? If so, what sort of mileage were you on?
Impossible to diagnose if its the flywheel or clutch so need to get them both done."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Ouch, sounds pricey.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostYes and yes, both. Was on about 65k.
Impossible to diagnose if its the flywheel or clutch so need to get them both done.
Mine's just coming up to 60k
Maybe time for a change....
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Try a TVR Tuscan on the snow. Here's what you get.If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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ASAP.Originally posted by wurzel View PostOuch, sounds pricey.
Mine's just coming up to 60k
Maybe time for a change....
"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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I see someone has beaten me to this, but in case you missed their post I'll repeat: just about every Audi model has a four-wheel drive version.Comment
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