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Old 21st February 2017, 07:58 AM
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You might need to explain the term "economical driving" to some of us on here though
haha, yeah.

That's what the 'D' gear lever position is for, right?

I keep meaning to try D, when I'm in the mood for a leisurely drive, but that hasn't happened yet.
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Old 21st February 2017, 08:04 AM
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That's what the 'D' gear lever position is for, right?
What's a gear lever?
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Old 21st February 2017, 09:01 AM
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What's a gear lever?
I was going to make some joke remark about 'real cars' but then that made me think ...

I wonder if the first Diesel Loco drivers joked (to steam train drivers) "what's a boiler?". To which the reply would no doubt have been "it's what real trains have". Fact is of course, both are fantastic machines. I think if I was given the choice of driving a steam train or a Japanese bullet train, I'd find it impossible to choose one.

It's like we've said before; you have to have both (as you have done). A Tesla is very much still on my wish list and I probably would've bought one by now if I'd have had enough space to park both cars (and if Tesla's were a little cheaper).

Having said all that, it's still not a proper car unless it has a gear lever of course
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Old 21st February 2017, 09:27 AM
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Having said all that, it's still not a proper car unless it has a gear lever of course
And I sort of agree - which is why I love driving my Fiat Coupe (given the chance...) best of all
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Old 21st February 2017, 05:19 PM
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And I sort of agree - which is why I love driving my Fiat Coupe (given the chance...) best of all
When it lets you drive it!!
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Old 4th May 2017, 07:30 PM
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Default RS7 vs Tesla Model S..

...for those interested in such things

https://youtu.be/scyYfbL5P9w
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Great vid

Based on looks alone the Tesla would be my choice. The A/S/RS7's is such a horrid looking car.

I'm continually impressed by Tesla and I will own one at some point.
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Great vid

Based on looks alone the Tesla would be my choice. The A/S/RS7's is such a horrid looking car.

I'm continually impressed by Tesla and I will own one at some point.
Can't agree with you on the looks of the RS7, I think it's stunning, reminds me very much of the old 100 Coupe.

That Tesla is super quick though, very impessive, would still miss the noise of an ICE though
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can't agree with you on the looks of the rs7, i think it's stunning, reminds me very much of the old 100 coupe.

That tesla is super quick though, very impessive, would still miss the noise of an ice though
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Can't agree with you on the looks of the RS7, I think it's stunning, reminds me very much of the old 100 Coupe.
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I love the A/RS7
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