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by MCDK
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Fun and productive day
Replies: 6
Views: 1371

Re: Fun and productive day

Yep it kept him away form the Xbox for a few hours. Think he was inching to get back towards the end and the last hour or so it was just me and the dog. That bit wasn't too exciting in fairness as it was just all putting things back together after we had already tested that the sensors were working.
by MCDK
Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Fun and productive day
Replies: 6
Views: 1371

Fun and productive day

I have a 10 year old Polo as my runaround for the carparks and taking the dog places. It does get used quite a lot and I really miss not having parking sensors. So just before Christmas I ordered a set of Steelmate sensors and even splashed out on colour coding them to the cars colour. And this morn...
by MCDK
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Diesel cars defy 'demonisation'
Replies: 62
Views: 12068

Re: Diesel cars defy 'demonisation'

Don't forget that many private customers are now leasing as that market has taken off. These will be registered as fleet sales so a drop in that total could equate to a drop in new cars for private customers.
by MCDK
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Too soon for an EV
Replies: 9
Views: 2476

Re: Too soon for an EV

I agree it's too soon for EV to be a real alternative. Hybrids that do 20 miles on electric power are basically pointless and only appeal to the company car market where a bargain is to be had. To buy a full electric car now as your only car would be brave unless it has mega range and even if it doe...
by MCDK
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Look away now petrol Macan owners!
Replies: 83
Views: 15288

Re: Look away now petrol Macan owners!

I also test drove an SD and an S Petrol back to back. Exact same route and without hesitation ordered a petrol. They did drive very differently. Message of this thread is that diesel owners generally like their choice and petrol owners generally like their choice. There are a number of diesel owners...
by MCDK
Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: Look away now petrol Macan owners!
Replies: 83
Views: 15288

Re: Look away now petrol Macan owners!

Engine noise similar on start up ...... Ummmmm are you sure about that one?? They are totally different.
by MCDK
Wed Dec 27, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Looking for. Turbo or PP
Replies: 8
Views: 2616

Re: Looking for. Turbo or PP

Buy new and finance with someone other than Porsche. Many of us have used Clydesdale Bank and save a load of interest. Think my monthly was £100 more with Porsche so I politely refused their generous offer!!
by MCDK
Sun Dec 24, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Replies: 24
Views: 5454

Re: Merry Christmas!

Santa is bringing me a few car cleaning items and things for my garage so I’m happy. Much better than more socks lol.
by MCDK
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:56 pm
Forum: Main Porsche Macan Chat
Topic: I’m glad the Macan is heavy!
Replies: 20
Views: 5215

Re: I’m glad the Macan is heavy!

Best wishes to your parents from me too

How did the other driver fare hitting a big strong Macan in what sounds like a small sports car.
by MCDK
Fri Dec 22, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Tailpipes OCD...?!
Replies: 122
Views: 19409

Re: Tailpipes OCD...?!

So what did they do wrong with the tail pipes in the first place?? Who owned up to making a balls?