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Post by bunkaiseeker on Jul 1, 2005 11:30:00 GMT
Hmmm, Opel Astra (= the continental version of the Vauxhall Astra) is usually not too bad a car; seems like you got what we call a "Monday car". Maybe also switch the garage if they give you the "oh, she's a female driver, she doesn't know what she's talking about, let's give her the fault" crap.
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Post by AngelaG on Jul 2, 2005 9:52:11 GMT
Nope my car sucks. But I'm getting a new one beginning of November so I don't care.
Anyone had any experiences (good or bad) with the Mazda MX-5?
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Post by Andy on Jul 2, 2005 13:22:39 GMT
Mazda = extremely reliable. MX5 = lovely car to drive, great reviews in all the mens car mags. New MX5 = absolutely stunning motor. Angela get's MX5 = Can I have a shot in it please?  PS. Angela, ask Southerner on MAU, as he has one. |
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Post by Aefibird on Jul 2, 2005 17:49:18 GMT
Nice car Angela! It'll be better than the Vauxhall Astra.
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Post by andym on Jul 4, 2005 6:06:22 GMT
MX-5's are a very good car and like Andy said very reliable. Wouldn't catch me in one though, at 6ft3 I'd need to leave the roof down all the time ;D
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Post by Aefibird on Jul 4, 2005 17:29:27 GMT
Only a good thing if you lived in a hot country where it was guaranteed not to be rainy!
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Post by andym on Jul 5, 2005 6:14:08 GMT
I always wondered what people with convertibles did if they were driving down the motorway with the roof down and the heavens opened! I assume they would have to wait until the next services as stopping on the hard shoulder would be illegal as it's not an emergency or break down.  |
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Post by AngelaG on Jul 5, 2005 11:28:33 GMT
I always wondered what people with convertibles did if they were driving down the motorway with the roof down and the heavens opened! I assume they would have to wait until the next services as stopping on the hard shoulder would be illegal as it's not an emergency or break down. Step 1: Get wet Step 2: Have people laugh at you. |
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Post by Aefibird on Jul 8, 2005 21:32:10 GMT
Don't some convertibles come with an automatic mechanism to enable you to put the 'roof' up without stopping?
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Post by AngelaG on Jul 8, 2005 23:11:34 GMT
Yeah, not the MX-5 though - as far as I know. Also I doubt it would be a great idea at 70mph. ;D
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Post by Sionnagh on Jul 9, 2005 8:11:49 GMT
I dunno. Not everyone can say their car can be used as a kite.   Mick |
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Post by andym on Jul 9, 2005 8:54:14 GMT
Don't some convertibles come with an automatic mechanism to enable you to put the 'roof' up without stopping? I think manufacturers advise against putting the roof up and down whilst moving. |
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Post by Aefibird on Jul 9, 2005 16:52:07 GMT
Yeah...but it can be done is what I meant...
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Post by andym on Jul 11, 2005 13:17:31 GMT
Not at 70mph lol
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Post by Aefibird on Jul 12, 2005 16:03:23 GMT
lol, true
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