http://www.hifiwigwam.com/ The latest and greatest. What you got and why? en Thu, 23 May 2013 05:09:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hifiwigwam.com/digitalvb/morbid/misc/rss.png http://www.hifiwigwam.com/ http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87494-No-rear-wheel-drive-mid-sized-Ford-from-2014&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:58:43 GMT Australia is the last bastion of the rear wheel drive Ford sedan, but from 2014 the Falcon will be discontinued. A strong Oz dollar has hit exports,... Australia is the last bastion of the rear wheel drive Ford sedan, but from 2014 the Falcon will be discontinued. A strong Oz dollar has hit exports, and falling demand at home mean Ford feel it is not economically viable to continue.

Having seen some of the Falcons here, I'm amazed they have lasted this long. Bloody 'orrible things, in my opinion. Huge on the outside, but not spacious inside. Some people love them for their comfortable ride, but you don't need rear wheel drive for that.

A great shame, but indicative of the way cars are going. There's a greater difference between 'it's just a car' and an enthusiasts vehicle now, than there ever has been. ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment gjm http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87494-No-rear-wheel-drive-mid-sized-Ford-from-2014 http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87162-Any-recos-for-monthly-car-hire&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 21:55:18 GMT I want to hire something like a Focus on a month to month basis. I've looked at Thrifty so far, their prices look OK.

Any suggestions for companies specialising in longer hires? ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment browellm http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87162-Any-recos-for-monthly-car-hire http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87158-Endangered-British-Cars&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 20:04:17 GMT Came across by accident: http://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/top-10s/top-20-endangered-british-cars/ The UK motor industry built some absolute... Came across by accident:

http://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/top...-british-cars/

The UK motor industry built some absolute shockers, so no wonder it disappeared. Some of them were actually quite good, but were let down by poor manufacture. My best buddy at university got a Hillman Imp, and it was a brilliant little car, except for its tendency to blow head gaskets (3 in a year, IIRC). He ended up with a Beetle - not so interesting, but it went, and went, and went, and went... ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment tones http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87158-Endangered-British-Cars http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87128-Are-MGFs-as-crap-as-their-price-suggests&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 08:22:28 GMT I've been tootling around in a 206 1.4 diesel for over a year now, and it's starting to depress me. Yes it's piss cheap to run but that's the only positive thing I can take from it.

So I was looking at something a bit more fun for the summer (and cheap). Have been browsing ~10 year old MR2's, Celica's, MX5's etc etc. Hadn't really considered an MGF as I always thought that they had a rep for being a bit shite. But looking at owners reviews on Parkers they're suprisingly positive! So there's a year-2000 MGF close to me for ~1200 notes, with about 60k mileage, fsh, full MOT, 5 months tax, and looks immaculate. There's plenty of others around from £800-1500 that all look pretty tidy.

Are they worth considering, or are they all unreliable pieces of garbage...? ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment la toilette http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87128-Are-MGFs-as-crap-as-their-price-suggests http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87046-New-landspeed-Record-attempt-Bloodhound&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 12:45:45 GMT A British team lining up to break 1000mph ...... An F1 engine (Peroxide Pp), a Eurofighter jet engine and a Rocket engine in a 7T+ car at 135000... A British team lining up to break 1000mph ......

An F1 engine (Peroxide Pp), a Eurofighter jet engine and a Rocket engine in a 7T+ car at 135000 HP:)


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22507584

http://www.bloodhoundssc.com/project/car

]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment BobC http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87046-New-landspeed-Record-attempt-Bloodhound http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87035-Diesel-convertibles-anyone-got-one-and-what-are-your-thoughts&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 22:00:06 GMT Hmmm, I guess I'm going to have to admit it to myself - I miss my convertible :(

Trouble is with the future plans a diesel is probably the only way I can make it stack financially and I don't plan to do anything straight away (a new petrol is just out of the question) but I'd like to garner some thoughts on the Audi diesels.

i don't like hardtop convertibles so a newer BMW is out unless I got a 1 series and this is an option but I'm just not keen on the road presence whereas an A4 or A/S5 just look so nice.

the main thing is I don't want the diesel rattle to ruin the hood down experience - I know it'll be fine at full pelt but how intrusive are these engines at lower speeds?

my expectations are realistic but I don't want to take the mick out of sellers by tyre kicking (I'd hate it happening to me) so would value your opinion :) ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment gsrai http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?87035-Diesel-convertibles-anyone-got-one-and-what-are-your-thoughts http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86995-Classic-F1-cars&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 12:31:19 GMT The current V8 F1 cars look and sound pretty shite compared to their ancestors. Check out the beautiful 1999 McLaren MP4/5 Honda V10 in this video.... The current V8 F1 cars look and sound pretty shite compared to their ancestors. Check out the beautiful 1999 McLaren MP4/5 Honda V10 in this video. :love: Turn up the volume and listen at 10 mins 40 seconds. Enough to make your spine tingle.







That car sounds better than ANY hi-fi! ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment Papa Lazarou http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86995-Classic-F1-cars http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86932-personal-car-leasing&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 17:21:18 GMT Seems like the best way for me to get a car thats modern & nice. 10-12 k to buy a car that might be a dog v £220 per month to get a brand new motor that if I dont like I can hand back after 3 years.

Whats the catch?

(I was thinking of an Octavia) ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment karlinamillion http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86932-personal-car-leasing http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86923-John-Lennon-s-Ferrari-goes-up-for-auction!&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 13:01:01 GMT http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/john-lennon-first-car-heads-auction-ticket-ride-180016472.html Image:... http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoram...180016472.html



I'm sure this will fetch much more than the projected $340K. Hell if the autographed Beatles Sgt. Peppers LP
recently brought $290K , just think how much a 330 GT could bring ? !
....Lovely motor :^ ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment Fritz the kat http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86923-John-Lennon-s-Ferrari-goes-up-for-auction! http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86897-new-car-wanted&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 18:06:00 GMT ok folks, after a new car - upto say 1500 quid... :) I do a fair few miles - ~60+ a day... would like something reliable, a 1.6 / 1.8, a... ok folks, after a new car - upto say 1500 quid... :)

I do a fair few miles - ~60+ a day...

would like something reliable, a 1.6 / 1.8, a smallish car would do... whats out there... :)

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one of these just ended on ebay for less than 1k - I almost bid, but only say it with minutes left...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-car...7828?logcode=p ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment Mr Cat http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86897-new-car-wanted http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86854-Tonight-ITV4-The-Unrideables&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 18:35:51 GMT All about the era of the 500cc gp bikes and the riders All about the era of the 500cc gp bikes and the riders ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment age136 http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86854-Tonight-ITV4-The-Unrideables http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86638-WTF-This-is-pathetic&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 11:45:34 GMT :doh::nup: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20111031-48/bmw-m5-generates-fake-engine-noise-using-stereo/ :doh::nup:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7...-using-stereo/ ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment JBCobra http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86638-WTF-This-is-pathetic http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86591-Passatt-CC-rental-car-big-enough-for&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 07:57:35 GMT 4 adults and a child seat

I always thought the CC was a 2+2 but I see from a quick search that it was 'updated' to allow 5 adults in the back.

CC seems the most likely car for an immimenet return to the UK is a CC (dunno if it's the new CC, or the old Passat CC). The other 'possibilities' are 320d, X3 (kid friendly) or a Freelander (no thanks).

If anyone who knows the CC could shine a light I could always write a grovelling mail to Thirfty begging for the 320d / X3 and see if that helps ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment Craig http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86591-Passatt-CC-rental-car-big-enough-for http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86586-Special-anniversary-Land-Rover-Defender&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 01:22:06 GMT http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1083861_land-rover-defender-lxv-luxury-model-celebrates-65-years This is a nice Land Rover. It is better... http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...rates-65-years



This is a nice Land Rover.

It is better than a Smart Car. ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment Cloth-Ears http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86586-Special-anniversary-Land-Rover-Defender http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86534-Smart-cars-are-they-desirable-transport-for-the-average-male&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:57:43 GMT The overpriced, underpowered and not especially economical to run Smart car....
You're a male, under 45 and still have some aspirations when it comes to style.

The entry level Smart car costs £9575 and they rise to £16k.
For less than £10k you can purchase the following as a quick example:

Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen Polo
Fiat 500

So, the question is this....Is the Smart car shit? Would you want one? ]]> Cars, Bikes, and In Car Entertainment Injector http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?86534-Smart-cars-are-they-desirable-transport-for-the-average-male