Car Thread II

[Winckle]

New car replacing my 2012 Skoda Citigo:

Polestar 2 '24 with the nice options

[rinks]

That’s… quite an upgrade.

[False]

the boys are all getting flash rides

[jiggles]

New car replacing my 2012 Skoda Citigo:

Polestar 2 '24 with the nice options

I do really like the Polestars but I think the move from the waffle grille to flat bodycolour is a step back

[Winckle]

New car replacing my 2012 Skoda Citigo:

Polestar 2 '24 with the nice options

I do really like the Polestars but I think the move from the waffle grille to flat bodycolour is a step back

I like it. EVs don't need grilles, so ditch 'em. I especially dislike the plastic facade grilles on some BMWs.

[rinks]

The paint finish on the bumper is a bit rough. Might want to get them to take a look at that.

[jiggles]

New car replacing my 2012 Skoda Citigo:

Polestar 2 '24 with the nice options

I do really like the Polestars but I think the move from the waffle grille to flat bodycolour is a step back

I like it. EVs don't need grilles, so ditch 'em. I especially dislike the plastic facade grilles on some BMWs.

Yeah, I get it, but I actually think they make the cars look *more* plastic. If you don’t need a grille you also don’t need a flat nose on the thing. Tesla had the right idea with the nose but it only ever looked good on the Model S because it was a lower car. Their others look shite because the body is too tall for it. Kia found a way to make it work for the EV6.

The absolute best to do it is the Taycan but Porsche’s design historically being “sexy rear-engine cars” makes that a given. They were already sitting on the ideal shape for a car with nothing in the front.

[Winckle]

Ah that's true. It's almost certainly because it's an ICE car platform with EV stuff shoehorned on. The Polestar 4 has a much less flat front design and looks better as a result.

[Robbo-92]

The Renault 5 E-Tech looks amazing for an electric car, whether it comes to market looking like the prototype is yet to be seen though. Always loved the look of the Honda E as well.

[Albert]

Picked up yesterday. Over the moon with it so far. Had a 4 hour drive back from Mansfield and it was so relaxing. The whole Auto steer, brake and acceleration is actual black magic. All I needed to do was keep a finger on the wheel and it did the rest for the entirety of the M5.

HUD is a game changer. Never had one before but to have Sat nav/media/speed/assist etc all displayed in a little 3d image on your windscreen is fantastic. Always hated having to take my eyes of the roads when using Google maps.

After having my last car for 10 years I am adamant about keeping this one in tiptop condition. The last few years with my 6 series were painful (no heating, no radio, leaky damp boot, stroppy gearbox and engine management light).

I filled up with Premium on the way back, but may switch to normal as it accepts that as well, not sure if the benefits out weigh the additional cost.

[Albert]

very nice! all the options on that will be lush, especially on long drives - the lane centring and automatic cruise control is spot on!

You weren't lieing! It's a bit freaky but sure I will get used to it.

[BOR]

New car replacing my 2012 Skoda Citigo:

Polestar 2 '24 with the nice options

Lovely.

I love Polestar 2.

A very nice car you've got there!

[Albert]

I don’t know much about them, but my CEO who is on a 7 figure salary has one as a company car so they must be doing something very right!

[BOR]

Polestar 4 is a sexy car.

[Kezzer]

Picked up yesterday. Over the moon with it so far. Had a 4 hour drive back from Mansfield and it was so relaxing. The whole Auto steer, brake and acceleration is actual black magic. All I needed to do was keep a finger on the wheel and it did the rest for the entirety of the M5.

HUD is a game changer. Never had one before but to have Sat nav/media/speed/assist etc all displayed in a little 3d image on your windscreen is fantastic. Always hated having to take my eyes of the roads when using Google maps.

After having my last car for 10 years I am adamant about keeping this one in tiptop condition. The last few years with my 6 series were painful (no heating, no radio, leaky damp boot, stroppy gearbox and engine management light).

I filled up with Premium on the way back, but may switch to normal as it accepts that as well, not sure if the benefits out weigh the additional cost.

ahhh I am so pleased, the biggest downside with all the tech is... well its very hard to go back!

the car looks stunning!

[False]

Hell yeah al

[Curls]

New car replacing my 2012 Skoda Citigo:

Polestar 2 '24 with the nice options

Love your Liver-bird bins.

[Mommy Christmas]

New car replacing my 2012 Skoda Citigo:

Polestar 2 '24 with the nice options

Thats very attractive. I'm in the process at the moment of changing to an EV. It's either and Ipace or Model 3 but this is making me think again.

[Winckle]

First big charge on the home charger done, 20%->90%. Spoilered for large screenshot:

1.6p per mile, never going back to petrol again.

[BOR]

First big charge on the home charger done, 20%->90%. Spoilered for large screenshot:

1.6p per mile, never going back to petrol again.

£3?! For 20% to 90%.

Bloody hell.