emericrobbie 0 Posted March 10 Hello everyone My name is Emericrobbie and I'm a newcomer to this community. Just want to say hello to all of the members. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bahnstorm 0 Posted March 15 Hi,not too welcoming on here by the looks of things! Most are probably driving round in electric shite nowadays... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 26 Posted March 16 On 3/10/2025 at 2:13 PM, emericrobbie said: Hello everyone My name is Emericrobbie and I'm a newcomer to this community. Just want to say hello to all of the members. Welcome. Not much footfall here these days, just a few regular posters who are willing to pay subscription to keep the place ticking over. What's your story, looking to buy, already own one, renovation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 26 Posted March 16 On 3/15/2025 at 10:56 PM, bahnstorm said: Hi,not too welcoming on here by the looks of things! Most are probably driving round in electric shite nowadays... A bit rude, it took you 5 days and 12 cans by the look of it? I don't own an EV, but drive them almost weekly depending on stock, don't be scared or brainwashed by the YouTubers....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted March 16 Welcome! - I still call in now and then, still working on my Corrado, yep I have an EV as well..... a nice bit of engineering, I'll have the Corrado for fossil consumption! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bahnstorm 0 Posted March 16 No brainwashing here il leave that to the governments,ev theory is good, reality not so good... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted March 18 Yep my EV was a pain when I went off the beaten track in Somerset... slow chargers etc.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 26 Posted March 18 On 3/18/2025 at 4:44 PM, Geeba said: Yep my EV was a pain when I went off the beaten track in Somerset... slow chargers etc.. Tesla? Do you use ZapMap app or something better maybe? I prefer Gridserve if possible, I only charge at motorway services in general - but I'm not footing the bill. I delivered a Dacia Spring today, cold day claimed range 140, I could have done 122 starting with a frost. Ionics, Konas and Genesis are my usual steeds, some MGs and occasional Ariya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bahnstorm 0 Posted March 18 The biggest issue will be when they are a few years old and no one wants them as batteries will be ready for change,whos going to pay 10k for something which might need another 10 or so grand on batteries..most people dont own them anyway,all on finace or lease... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnpmc22 1 Posted March 19 Welcome all new comers , here is my drive this morning a bit of a mix .. VR6, 2L D Roco and EV Golf ... now that's what i call having my cake and eating it ... well maybe 👀😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 26 Posted March 19 On 3/18/2025 at 7:58 PM, bahnstorm said: The biggest issue will be when they are a few years old and no one wants them as batteries will be ready for change,whos going to pay 10k for something which might need another 10 or so grand on batteries..most people dont own them anyway,all on finace or lease... You can have the battery pack removed and the cells tested (a single cell will render the car immobile), condition a used pack to the same state of charge as the rest. Reassemble and charge normally. Costs similar to clutch and flywheel, service with timing chain / belt, dpf replacement etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 26 Posted March 19 On 3/19/2025 at 8:43 AM, johnpmc22 said: Welcome all new comers , here is my drive this morning a bit of a mix .. VR6, 2L D Roco and EV Golf ... now that's what i call having my cake and eating it ... well maybe 👀😂 I quite fancy an e golf, I test drove one a while back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted March 20 On 3/18/2025 at 7:43 PM, Dox said: Tesla? Do you use ZapMap app or something better maybe? I prefer Gridserve if possible, I only charge at motorway services in general - but I'm not footing the bill. I delivered a Dacia Spring today, cold day claimed range 140, I could have done 122 starting with a frost. Ionics, Konas and Genesis are my usual steeds, some MGs and occasional Ariya i4 BMW - problem was the town we were staying near to only had 7kw chargers - motorway (Gridserve) was a good 45-50min drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 26 Posted March 20 On 3/20/2025 at 3:29 PM, Geeba said: i4 BMW - problem was the town we were staying near to only had 7kw chargers - motorway (Gridserve) was a good 45-50min drive The government need to tell councils to sort the problem, if private firms won’t get involved government need to. i assume you have Zapmap or similar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted Monday at 11:32 AM On 3/20/2025 at 4:37 PM, Dox said: The government need to tell councils to sort the problem, if private firms won’t get involved government need to. i assume you have Zapmap or similar? Yep I have Zapmap.... I guess it will get better... I just find it a bit dull... 😞 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted 14 hours ago Welcome OP. I'm "between" corrados, shall we say (sold one earlier this year, taking a break to try other stuff). EVs, the misinformation gets everywhere from some, including a 90s Corrado forum 😄 For the record I have 2 EVs as my dailys, both Tesla (oooohhhh Elon builds them all in his shed, how can you support such a person) and have taken one to the Scottish Hebrides, France and the other, with a smaller battery pack, I covered 600 miles in one day (due to a funeral) and it was no bother at all. Turns out I did need to stop for a wee on my journey. It only ever wants a 5-15 mins top up anyway on roadtrips. And it is dirt cheap and smoother and better driving than any modern diesel or small petrol car I have had in recent years. I can't say I have ever enjoyed the driving dynamics of a 2.0 TDI anyway, and let's be honest that is what most people are dailying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 26 Posted 6 hours ago 14 hours ago, _Matt_ said: Welcome OP. I'm "between" corrados, shall we say (sold one earlier this year, taking a break to try other stuff). EVs, the misinformation gets everywhere from some, including a 90s Corrado forum 😄 For the record I have 2 EVs as my dailys, both Tesla (oooohhhh Elon builds them all in his shed, how can you support such a person) and have taken one to the Scottish Hebrides, France and the other, with a smaller battery pack, I covered 600 miles in one day (due to a funeral) and it was no bother at all. Turns out I did need to stop for a wee on my journey. It only ever wants a 5-15 mins top up anyway on roadtrips. And it is dirt cheap and smoother and better driving than any modern diesel or small petrol car I have had in recent years. I can't say I have ever enjoyed the driving dynamics of a 2.0 TDI anyway, and let's be honest that is what most people are dailying. Did you try a Taycan? Mega value used Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
