Mac Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 You should see Daz's 'van' I was properly impressed. One of the things I'm really struggling with about replacing my own car is that I really don't know what I want any more :/ Everytime I go to Aus I always hire a 4x4 type thing, and not only do I enjoy driving it, it makes me realise that few modern cars are that bad. You add in how I'm having to hire cars to get my bikes about and stuff....All of a sudden being able to launch yourself up the slip road like the Starship Enterprise isn't as attractive as it was. I'm in a complete quandary of a conundrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Buy an E39 M5 then. Or a brand new M5. Or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 hire cars to get my bikes about and stuff. being able to launch yourself up the slip road How about a Cayenne GTS? (make sure you get a newer one, though, they're much nicer) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) There's a company called McLaren that specialises in conversions based on the Merc van. No it's not the McLaren in Woking. Although their products aren't a great deal cheaper. Edited April 1, 2016 by garcon magnifique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 How about a Cayenne GTS? (make sure you get a newer one, though, they're much nicer) I was looking at RSQ3 and SQ5 - of course what I really want is a non diesel RSQ5. FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Is that effectively a Macan that you are looking for. You can get a Petrol Turbo that goes like stink. Its effectively a Q5 but lower and more sporty, just what you are looking for I'd expect. However I've had a quick look and they go for good money used so outside of what I'm prepared to pay really, wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Wouldn't an X5M fulfill all those criteria? 4x4 for, erm, pretending you're in Australia, room for the bike and you can still launch yourself up the slip road like the starship Enterprise. Or just get a bike rack, if you can be arsed to faf about with one. Edited April 1, 2016 by Tipex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Less bothered about the 4x4 bit, but I do need something bigger - was looking at some of the Avante s for example. Have a bike rack for the M3 - it's a pain in the ass to fix/remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 I was looking at RSQ3 and SQ5 - of course what I really want is a non diesel RSQ5. FFS. Why not just go and test drive a diesel RSQ5? You might not hate the fuel of Satan as much as you think, it's quite far removed from your common or garden Passat/Mondeo etc, I almost hate myself for saying it sometimes, but I quite like the effortless nature of diesel power delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Macan + tow bar + bike rack = done Fast, carries everything that you want, handles brilliantly an you can have a couple of bikes on the back. Next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Actually it could be plenty of other cars, 5 series estate, Audi RS just go the tow bar route makes things a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Why try and find a car that does everything? That will obviously means compromises here and there. Just buy more vehicles that meet specific needs. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to blow the budget. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 how about a Merc van? A Merc van for trackdays? This guy has been and is now selling his. Why the hell would you stick this on it? Firstly I don't think it does the van any favours and obviously limits resale but why highlight to the world that it's a trackday van and therefore likely to be full of bike, tools , gear, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Just got back from my appointment to see the white GTS. In 15 minutes, the salesman managed to turn me round completely. I walked in ready to sign an order provided everything went ok. 15 minutes later, I am back on the hunt for a GTS and will not be looking at any from RSJ Sports cars in Slough. Quite an achievement, I'm sure you'll agree. Let's look at this from the salesman's perspective. You work in a specialist Porsche independent. Your boss tells you that a chap arrived in a 911 on Thursday and wanted to see a specific Cayenne GTS that he'd identified from your website, has been in touch since his visit, has been given a valuation for his trade-in that he sounds happy with, wants a test drive in the car, and has made an appointment for 11am on Saturday. He wanted to come later in the day but agreed to re-arrange his diary so as to fit in with you. Chap turns up bang on time, with his wife, and asks for you by name. So, how would you handle that? Would you, for example, have the car ready to go, show him round, ask to look over the trade-in while he does that, then take the two of them out for a spin and show them the car's features, bring them back to the shop, give him the good news that the trade-in is in good nick so you can stand by your price, then warn him that there's plenty of interest in this car so he ought to make a quick decision? No, obviously. Because had he done that, he would probably have made a sale there and then. Instead, we were ignored when we walked in. Then when we'd managed to identify the right bloke, he'd clearly forgotten we were coming. He took us to the car and basically let me get in and look at it, which I'D ALREADY DONE ON THURSDAY I DON'T NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN THANK YOU. After some prodding, he reluctantly agreed to get the keys so that I could hear the engine running. (aside: it sounds lovely. I really want one of these) From a cold start, he sat there revving the engine. Errr... no?? I asked to pop the bonnet, which he let me do despite the fact he was sitting in the driver's seat. Then he sat there watching me spend a few minutes trying to find the bonnet catch, rather than get out and help me. Then when I asked if we could take it out, he said "no". Pardon?? What do mean, "no"? No, because I mentioned that there's another GTS I'm looking at, and they're really busy on a Saturday (Busy? With customers who are ready to buy? Like, say, me??), so they'd rather wait until I've decided I definitely want this particular GTS. Give them a call on Monday after I've seen the other one and they'll be able to arrange it. So.... Morning: Wasted. Thank you RSJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 What an utter cockknocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I've come to realise that I don't understand anything any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 The only thing that could have made it worse? 'Have you thought about the newer model sir?' 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 That is quite incredible, what a load of shit. On the diesel thing I had a drive in my FiL's 330D this week and while it really hitches up its skirt and goes, probably close enough to my M3, it didn't really feel very exciting. When mine hits 6000 rpm it gets bloody exciting. So I'm told. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 The only thing that could have made it worse? 'Have you thought about the newer model sir?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) You have my sympathy having been through similar many times recently. I'm convinced salesmen are on some sort of backhander from the government to stop selling cars for some reason, I'd hate to think they were on commission and behaving like that. In the end, I struck lucky and found the perfect car for sale privately, I was lucky again in the fact that the chap selling it was a thoroughly decent chap, was clearly a petrol head (new M4 and X5M parked on the drive, motorbike in the garage) and had looked after it fastidiously. It came with lots of extra bits and bobs, 4 pairs of headphones for the multimedia rather than the standard 2, all the rear luggage compartment covers, nets and stuff along with spares, it had only ever been filled BP Ultimate and fully synthetic oil from new, to the degree that before they took delivery, they had an invoice showing full oil change to fully synth. In fact, the chap very much reminded me of Eldavo, someone I'd have every confidence in buying a used car from, he even looked a bit like him! Edited April 2, 2016 by Tipex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 In fact, the chap very much reminded me of Eldavo I thought you said he was nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Good looking bugger I'd say then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I thought you said he was nice? Ha, I meant in the fact he's almost anal in his car bothering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-bmw Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Isn't car bothering a bit like sheep bothering only a bit faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'm not bothered in the slightest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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