Reply to: Annoying things motorists do

[BrilloPad]

I blame viagra.

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[PAH]

Christ, lead has been dropping, down to 1 third of last years prices

I blame viagra.

[Spacecadet]

Cars cost a lot to buy, a lot to run and devalue like a lead brick

Christ, lead has been dropping, down to 1 third of last years prices

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[TykeMerc]

I guess what I was trying to put subtly was that for me what is acceptable in some 'circle' is completely irrelevant in making my mind up with regards to what car I am in the market for. I don't give a toss what others think of my decision either as long as it does the job I bought it for.

I feel the same way.

To me a car is a necessary tool, I don't obtain any feelings of superiority, self worth, status or importance from what car I drive and I honestly don't understand how anybody does.

Cars cost a lot to buy, a lot to run and devalue like a lead brick unless they're seriously rare, weird and wonderful. I simply don't see the attraction of an expensive model especially with our busy congested roads and hyperactive enforcement system.

[Churchill]

I guess what I was trying to put subtly was that for me what is acceptable in some 'circle' is completely irrelevant in making my mind up with regards to what car I am in the market for. I don't give a toss what others think of my decision either as long as it does the job I bought it for.

Too right.

Btw Dodgy, how many cars do you and the Mrs own?

[oracleslave]

Read what I posted!

I said between the two cars that I was in the market for the Range Rover is more acceptable than a Merc "S" class. I'm not a f**king granddad!

I guess what I was trying to put subtly was that for me what is acceptable in some 'circle' is completely irrelevant in making my mind up with regards to what car I am in the market for. I don't give a toss what others think of my decision either as long as it does the job I bought it for.

[DodgyAgent]

Read what I posted!

I said between the two cars that I was in the market for the Range Rover is more acceptable than a Merc "S" class. I'm not a f**king granddad!

looks are deceptive

[Churchill]

Oh Dear.

So is it a status symbol to help you get accepted in your 'circles' or a practical car designed to last

Read what I posted!

I said between the two cars that I was in the market for the Range Rover is more acceptable than a Merc "S" class. I'm not a f**king granddad!

[Bagpuss]

He has very wide turning circles, anything smaller is unacceptable. Plus it's more acceptable to have a mullet in a Range Rover.

[oracleslave]

In my circles a Range Rover is more accepted than a Merc "S" class

Oh Dear.

So is it a status symbol to help you get accepted in your 'circles' or a practical car designed to last

[Churchill]

I can relate to comfortable as I drive too much, however comfort isn't the sole preserve of large 4X4's.
Durability isn't the Range Rovers strongest point when compared to an awful lot of the rest of the market especially the likes of Toyota, Mercedes, VW, BMW, Saab, Volvo even Ford.

In my circles a Range Rover is more accepted than a Merc "S" class which would be an alternative.

[TimberWolf]

An even better rule of thumb is simply avoid colliding with anything at all.

That would certainly help with fuel consumption.

[shaunbhoy]

A good rule of thumb is to try not to collide things more massive than you.

An even better rule of thumb is simply avoid colliding with anything at all.

[TykeMerc]

Ok, apologies for the insult.

I do a lot of driving. I want a big comfortable car that isn't going to have to go to the knackers yard after a couple of years.

Look at the roads today and you will see plenty of Range Rovers of all different ages and models still on the road, they last. They are built to last.

I can relate to comfortable as I drive too much, however comfort isn't the sole preserve of large 4X4's.
Durability isn't the Range Rovers strongest point when compared to an awful lot of the rest of the market especially the likes of Toyota, Mercedes, VW, BMW, Saab, Volvo even Ford.

[BrilloPad]

You wouldn't want to be hit by a Rang Rover travelling at high speed. Approximating with an inelastic collision (the two cars collide and stick together).

Scenario 1: 2500 Kg car travelling at 70 mph collides with a 1000 Kg car also travelling at 70 mph, but in the opposite direction. Bang! Both cars move together at 30 mph in the direction that the heavier car was initially moving. The lighter car changes speed from 70 mph in one direction to 30 mph in an opposite direction, which doesn't look survivable.

Scenario 2: 2500 Kg car travelling at 90 mph collides with a 1000 Kg car travelling in the same direction, but at only 50 mph, so a rear-ender. Bang! Both cars move at 78 mph in the same direction as they were initially moving.

A good rule of thumb is to try not to collide things more massive than you. Small light things travelling at high speed can also be deadly, so the above is just an approximation. I think accident statistics show the same kind of result though, i.e. heavy cars win.

So I should drive a chieftain tank? Can I fit the baby seats in there?