Sam
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What are they like to drive and maintain etc.?
I am thinking of possibly leasing one for my company as they seem like good little cars to slap some advertising on, plus with a little engine will cost not that much on fuel I'm guessing (well, definately more fuel efficient for me to go visit customers in than a V6!).
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adiohead
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understeer like a bitch
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chrisritch
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get a Brabus one
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Sam
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My main concern is that they will fall over if cornering at high-ish speeds?
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chrisritch
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quote: Originally posted by chrisritch
get a Brabus one
And lower it
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
My main concern is that they will fall over if cornering at high-ish speeds?
dont be silly, the newests hape one (451 iirc) i really really enjoy driving, would happily have one for work
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adiohead
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
My main concern is that they will fall over if cornering at high-ish speeds?
yes.
http://youtu.be/2uOoMVlTd1g
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Whittie
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Was seriously shocked when I saw one put its foot down
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Russ
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Nissan Cube is better for stickering up imotbh#justsayin
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
My main concern is that they will fall over if cornering at high-ish speeds?
The merc ESP system is too good for that to happen
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Sam
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I'm assuming the engines on them are quite reliable?
Also, how long do the turbos last in them for, 70k or so?
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DaveyLC
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The later 700cc ones are far more reliable plus a hell of alot more efficient! The 600cc ones tend to shit a piston out after about 60k.
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Brett
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Surely if you were leasing a brand new one over a few years then the length of turbo life wouldn't be a concern?
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3CorsaMeal
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quote: Originally posted by adiohead
quote: Originally posted by Sam
My main concern is that they will fall over if cornering at high-ish speeds?
yes.
http://youtu.be/2uOoMVlTd1g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIV0WNnDe1w&feature=related
listen at 25seconds in, also keeping clicking so it repeats
wtf
TYRES!!!!
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Sam
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
Surely if you were leasing a brand new one over a few years then the length of turbo life wouldn't be a concern?
Would the leasing company pay for it to be fixed then?
I've never had a company car before so I don't know about these things!
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Brett
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Well it'd be brand new so it'd have a 3yr warranty for things like that?
Obviously servicing is your issue unless you get maintenance in the contract.
[Edited on 19-05-2011 by loafofbrett]
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adiohead
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIV0WNnDe1w&feature=related
listen at 25seconds in, also keeping clicking so it repeats
wtf
TYRES!!!!
"TYRES!"
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biswell
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i work at a garage that specializes in smarts and one word for them is shite , would defo not recommend one their isnt one thing which doesnt go wrong with them , but the 451's are alot better but still shit lol
and stay away from ones with anyting above 50k will go bang very quickly
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3CorsaMeal
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quote: Originally posted by adiohead
quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIV0WNnDe1w&feature=related
listen at 25seconds in, also keeping clicking so it repeats
wtf
TYRES!!!!
"TYRES!"
I reckon its screech from saved by the bell
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
quote: Originally posted by adiohead
quote: Originally posted by Sam
My main concern is that they will fall over if cornering at high-ish speeds?
yes.
http://youtu.be/2uOoMVlTd1g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIV0WNnDe1w&feature=related
listen at 25seconds in, also keeping clicking so it repeats
wtf
They only do that in reverse, flat out.. How offten are you going to do that unless you are a daft twat
I drive my ML like an animal which is much more unstable than a smart, the ESP keeps it on the flat..
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pow
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Lol at it rolling over - remember the old W168 A-Class - the first ones? Mum had one of the very first one of them, T reg it was. It used to cock a wheel but the ESP kept it on the floor
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Josh Ack
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corsa vs smart crash
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scottyp1989
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my step dad has one, gear change is a bit jerky in auto but fine in semi and its a bit slugish trying to pull of quick but his is an 02 plate
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DaveyLC
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IMO the pre 2004 ones arent worth wasting your time with and the one to have is the Pulse with the paddle shift. And the newer ones (08 on) are even better.
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Fro
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2fJk0vfuOc&NR=1
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