GTi vs 911

[Hurdy]

Mat,

Did you go to the Autosport show then?

I noticed the Ferrari classic stand and the green Porsche from the show in the pics

Here are a few more juicy Porsche shots from that show.

[Top Cat]

I must be mad but i love that green. There is a evening car show near Melton mowbery the second tuesday in every month and there was one there that colour bran spanker everyone was saying it was  but i loved it am i mad

[MAT ed30]

yes mate I was there and I would have the green too

[NewGolf]

NewGolf - got a response from my mate in Saudi.

In summary, he has the SLK 350 and loves it, but..... His summary comments are as follows:

"The SLK.  Mine has a lot of extras - air scarf, heated seats, sports suspension, phone kit, Sat Nav, CD changer, speed Auto box, leather, metallic paint and a couple of bits and pieces. A fantastic car but Merc customer care is sh!tE! However, I'm told BMW is no better.  Merc have too many models with little commonality so their staff are maxed out and their mechanics pissed off. The sales people keep bringing out new models/mods which the dealerships can't keep abreast of. Merc UK seem to forget their customers pay their wages - they are PITIFUL. As a car though, it is great but I'd happliy go back to Jaguar if they produced anything like it".

Hmmm..... a common thread here about dealers

Today, I read a back to back road test in Autocar (last week July 2008) between the SLK 280 and the Audi TT Roadster. TT kicked it's arse and is rated as the much better car. The Merc's 7G Tiptronic gets a poor rating as well as does it's handling. Fine for a tourer but not a sports coupe.

At the end of the day though, it's your money and you need to decide what your needs are and what floats your boat...................

Either way, nice situation to be in

Cass

Thanks Cass, some good points there.
Its main use will be a daily driver, and a long distance tourer a couple of times a year. The cars we test drove were really comfy and great with the hood open. Who cares if people think I'm a hairdresser!! I dont! 

[Top Cat]

NewGolf - got a response from my mate in Saudi.

In summary, he has the SLK 350 and loves it, but..... His summary comments are as follows:

"The SLK.  Mine has a lot of extras - air scarf, heated seats, sports suspension, phone kit, Sat Nav, CD changer, speed Auto box, leather, metallic paint and a couple of bits and pieces. A fantastic car but Merc customer care is sh!tE! However, I'm told BMW is no better.  Merc have too many models with little commonality so their staff are maxed out and their mechanics pissed off. The sales people keep bringing out new models/mods which the dealerships can't keep abreast of. Merc UK seem to forget their customers pay their wages - they are PITIFUL. As a car though, it is great but I'd happliy go back to Jaguar if they produced anything like it".

Hmmm..... a common thread here about dealers

Today, I read a back to back road test in Autocar (last week July 2008) between the SLK 280 and the Audi TT Roadster. TT kicked it's arse and is rated as the much better car. The Merc's 7G Tiptronic gets a poor rating as well as does it's handling. Fine for a tourer but not a sports coupe.

At the end of the day though, it's your money and you need to decide what your needs are and what floats your boat...................

Either way, nice situation to be in

Cass

Thanks Cass, some good points there.
Its main use will be a daily driver, and a long distance tourer a couple of times a year. The cars we test drove were really comfy and great with the hood open. Who cares if people think I'm a hairdresser!! I dont! 

 The question is how will you and your friend fit in 

[Top Cat]

yes mate I was there and I would have the green too

Matt did you see the EVO 10 there, and if so was that standard it was a Fooking monster.

[MAT ed30]

this one

or this

both stock

[Top Cat]

IT was white and more beefy than that, had lots of carbon bit's a huge carbon diffuser and not so preety carbon backed seats

[NewGolf]

NewGolf - got a response from my mate in Saudi.

In summary, he has the SLK 350 and loves it, but..... His summary comments are as follows:

"The SLK.  Mine has a lot of extras - air scarf, heated seats, sports suspension, phone kit, Sat Nav, CD changer, speed Auto box, leather, metallic paint and a couple of bits and pieces. A fantastic car but Merc customer care is sh!tE! However, I'm told BMW is no better.  Merc have too many models with little commonality so their staff are maxed out and their mechanics pissed off. The sales people keep bringing out new models/mods which the dealerships can't keep abreast of. Merc UK seem to forget their customers pay their wages - they are PITIFUL. As a car though, it is great but I'd happliy go back to Jaguar if they produced anything like it".

Hmmm..... a common thread here about dealers

Today, I read a back to back road test in Autocar (last week July 2008) between the SLK 280 and the Audi TT Roadster. TT kicked it's arse and is rated as the much better car. The Merc's 7G Tiptronic gets a poor rating as well as does it's handling. Fine for a tourer but not a sports coupe.

At the end of the day though, it's your money and you need to decide what your needs are and what floats your boat...................

Either way, nice situation to be in

Cass

Thanks Cass, some good points there.
Its main use will be a daily driver, and a long distance tourer a couple of times a year. The cars we test drove were really comfy and great with the hood open. Who cares if people think I'm a hairdresser!! I dont! 

 The question is how will you and your friend fit in 

Ok Topcat, be honest now, which ones you and which one's your partner? 

Or was it you holding the camera at one of your special "sleepovers" 

[Top Cat]

Ok Topcat, be honest now, which ones you and which one's your partner?  wink

Or was it you holding the camera at one of your special "sleepover

You guessed it i'm the one holding the camera because im as bald as a coot