OV9

Sundayjumper wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:52 pm

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Is this the ov9 equivalent of the custard test?

Hertz initially stated they’d be buying over 100000 elec vehicles in 2022, they managed 55000 and have stated they’re reducing their orders going forward.

There’s talk that all the early adopters have now bought one and due the lack of infrastructure improvements or incentives (if you are not buying through a business) other people aren’t following suit

LONG LIVE THE ICE!

mik wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:47 pm

Jobbo wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:42 pm

speedingfine wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:08 pm
Finally got the car back in working order after a couple of further issues... It's getting sold I'm afraid! I fancy something with a roof and maybe some doors

Glad it's back, and a shame you're selling Chris. It'll be weird you not having a Caterham.

Ooh yeah - that seems strange!

Onwards however..... so what's in your target sights?

Yep had it fifteen years this year, and obviously had one before that too so will be very strange. Think I've had my fill of the impracticalities now tho, must be getting old.

Probably a cheap Boxster next, so expect a hand wringing bore scoring thread soon

Did I miss the update on the breakdown?

Parked in Chelsea on Monday and one of my grilles disappeared…

Carlos wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:11 pm Did I miss the update on the breakdown?

It’s just a few post up (ybc).

Lol just interested to see if it was just one of those coincidental things or whether the cambelt was faulty, loose or out of time?

Dan concluded the garage didn't tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt when changing it... They did quite a few grands work to support this theory!

We all make mistakes and I measure a man on how they put them right. Kudos

speedingfine wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:07 pm

mik wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:47 pm

Jobbo wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:42 pm
Glad it's back, and a shame you're selling Chris. It'll be weird you not having a Caterham.

Ooh yeah - that seems strange!

Onwards however..... so what's in your target sights?

Yep had it fifteen years this year, and obviously had one before that too so will be very strange. Think I've had my fill of the impracticalities now tho, must be getting old.

Probably a cheap Boxster next, so expect a hand wringing bore scoring thread soon

Caterham to Elise, it's a well trodden path! You just took longer than necessary to figure it out.

No way you can go direct from a Caterham to a Boxster, that's like going from an MX5 to a Rolls Royce.

Smart Crossbladde? https://www.scuderiaprestige.com/vehicl ... rey-u1207/

Elise? https://www.scuderiaprestige.com/vehicl ... rey-u1209/

IanF wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:29 pm Hertz initially stated they’d be buying over 100000 elec vehicles in 2022, they managed 55000 and have stated they’re reducing their orders going forward.

There’s talk that all the early adopters have now bought one and due the lack of infrastructure improvements or incentives (if you are not buying through a business) other people aren’t following suit

LONG LIVE THE ICE!

I went to pick up a hire car last Friday and they were running late, the car wasn't ready because the previous renter hadn't returned it. So I complained but they literally had zero cars in the car park to offer me, aside from an EV, which was the only thing people didn't want

duncs500 wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:43 pm

speedingfine wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:07 pm

mik wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:47 pm

Ooh yeah - that seems strange!

Onwards however..... so what's in your target sights?

Yep had it fifteen years this year, and obviously had one before that too so will be very strange. Think I've had my fill of the impracticalities now tho, must be getting old.

Probably a cheap Boxster next, so expect a hand wringing bore scoring thread soon

Caterham to Elise, it's a well trodden path! You just took longer than necessary to figure it out.

No way you can go direct from a Caterham to a Boxster, that's like going from an MX5 to a Rolls Royce.

I've got a lovely elise coming in to stock next week....it'd be perfect for you

dan wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:06 pm

duncs500 wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:43 pm

speedingfine wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:07 pm

Yep had it fifteen years this year, and obviously had one before that too so will be very strange. Think I've had my fill of the impracticalities now tho, must be getting old.

Probably a cheap Boxster next, so expect a hand wringing bore scoring thread soon

Caterham to Elise, it's a well trodden path! You just took longer than necessary to figure it out.

No way you can go direct from a Caterham to a Boxster, that's like going from an MX5 to a Rolls Royce.

I've got a lovely elise coming in to stock next week....it'd be perfect for you

Funnily enough I have a mate that's after one at the moment, he's just sold a 996 to get into an Elise. Let me know the details and he may be interested.

MikeHunt wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:18 pm All they have said is that it’s internal leak, but not a head gasket. Seems like a lot of parts and daft that they have to be ordered that way, especially as BMW are paying for the rental car.

Yes it’s from enterprise and not been looked after as you’d expect. The stupid noise it makes is enough to put even greta thunberg off EVs.

The BMW assist route with the X5 got me a hire car for about 8 weeks

Mito Man wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:36 pm I’ve noticed 80% of breakdowns seem to consist of BMW, Mercedes and Land Rover. Barely see much of the other marques apart from the odd knackered Qashqai which probably hasn’t been serviced in 6 years.

I really wanted a BMW or Merc with a half decent engine next. Are they all really that shit now?

If you base decisions on what Mitoboy notices broken down then you need help!

I've had 6 BMWs (including 3 Ms), done probably 150k+ miles in them and never had any real issues beyond normal stuff.

The only exceptions being the gearbox on my wife's 320d which got replaced on warranty and the e92 M3 had a few throttle actuators.

My M2 has done about 16k over the last 2 years with no issues.

duncs500 wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:51 pm

Mito Man wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:36 pm I’ve noticed 80% of breakdowns seem to consist of BMW, Mercedes and Land Rover. Barely see much of the other marques apart from the odd knackered Qashqai which probably hasn’t been serviced in 6 years.

I really wanted a BMW or Merc with a half decent engine next. Are they all really that shit now?

I reckon it’s because 80% of the vehicles Mito sees are those manufacturers.. the other 20% are probably Audis!

Rich B wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:24 pm My M2 has done about 16k over the last 2 years with no issues.

Your bicycle has probably done nearly that many miles

It’s mostly luck of the draw at the end of the day, just look on this forum.