Recent content by mgreenspan

https://awttrimcentre.co.uk/ These guys were the cheapest most complete solution with everything you would need when I looked at this years ago.

The ones tied to eth and bit seem to be, at least.

Not too bad if you’re red-blind.

I’m impressed by the efficiency and power in the small VW gas TSI engines they put in the large SUVs (skoda kodiaq, vw Tiguan all space, etc.). They return decent mpg and put out enough power.

Agreed. I remember a time when gas rose to $2.00 and I had to not drive my Discovery as a college student. Now I’d not think about changing habits/vehicles until it’s closer to $15.00.

Agree, but the healthcare is a pain in the ass. At least in the UK. We have jumpstarted the process multiple times by going private initially then letting the necessary info get passed to NHS GPs who will then take the appropriate course of action to avoid the wait times.

True! Local bus service is £2.50 anywhere. For a family of 5 it’s about even for us to drive to the city and park or take the bus. A solo adventure is easily cheaper.

I will say as someone who lives in the UK I have never driven down a road and thought this is terrible. I know there are roads there that are garbage; however, every motorway is a pleasure (minus traffic) and their road works typically are timely. So I dislike the taxes on principle, but don’t...

Awesome. Glad they are over here in the US. I always check out the stores when I’m home. Just the ones I have with me here in the US, but loads more in the UK. They do a new one or two every season in addition to a VW van and Jeep designs. I’d recommend washing them inside out. The blue...

How much for the shitbox?

Bingo! Nobody wants one, but everybody needs one. Throw some air springs on the back end and the boat feel goes away. They’re like max stats items in rpgs that no one wants to use because they’re pink.

I know what you’re saying, but a beater passenger van like that is the most useful ride around. Infinite space, decent economy, cheap insurance, and total anonymity. You will feel zero attachment to it and will not care about throwing it away when it’s time of usefulness is over and a repair...

You should consider just getting an AWD Toyota sienna. Pointless to spend $$$ on a big SUV to drive 2 miles to a station most of the time and have the odd trip to a vacation house. Only other rec is any version of a Tahoe/Yukon or a Tacoma/Frontier with a higher roof bed cap. The obvious...

My only beef with the new Defender is the price tag. In 22 years of driving I have owned: - 1998 Discovery - 1986 325i - 1984 90 - 1984 110 pickup - 1985 110 station wagon - 1995 Volvo 740 - 1999 Discovery - 2013 Ford Escape (only new vehicle) - 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 - 2007 GX 470 (current)...

Didn’t know anything about these. I like that 2 door version.