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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #30 on: 01 October 2016, 19:03:45 »
The V6 lump found in both the Datsun 350Z/370Z or Infiniti sounds wonderful. :y
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #31 on: 01 October 2016, 19:11:10 »
Followed a 370 Z along the A16 this afternoon had a stainless steel exhaust system, sounded wonderful .
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #32 on: 01 October 2016, 20:34:24 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 01 October 2016, 16:01:24
Quote from: STEMO on 01 October 2016, 15:54:01
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 01 October 2016, 15:51:23

This I like.....and being an Alfa would have proved faultlessly reliable.
Oh yes....it was a laugh a minute....if you find not having windscreen wipers, headlights pointing at the floor, oil leaking from the gearbox etc., funny.

Italian brio and character. ;)


I've posted before on how to own an Alfa:


Buy a shiny one.
Have it delivered to your drive, and park it where you can admire it easily.
Polish it so it is really shiny.
Throw the keys away so you can't even pretend it's useful as a car.
When you wife tells insists that you decide whether she goes, or the car does, simply scrapping the car will be much more cost effective than a divorce.
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #33 on: 01 October 2016, 20:45:06 »
Alfa's without doubt are good looking cars but that's about it.
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #34 on: 01 October 2016, 20:48:32 »
A unusual choice indeed, Never seen one or haven't noticed them.

CVT Transmission sound weird, I don't like them personally.
http://youtu.be/PCVw4ExwlQw
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #35 on: 01 October 2016, 21:20:48 »
If it's same CVT setup in Audi's - They are not reliable.
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #36 on: 01 October 2016, 22:00:58 »
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2016, 21:20:48
If it's same CVT setup in Audi's - They are not reliable.
Why would it be the same as Audi's?
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #37 on: 01 October 2016, 22:24:00 »
Quote from: STEMO on 01 October 2016, 22:00:58
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2016, 21:20:48
If it's same CVT setup in Audi's - They are not reliable.
Why would it be the same as Audi's?
Not the sharpest tool...
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #38 on: 01 October 2016, 22:45:23 »
Quote from: STEMO on 01 October 2016, 22:00:58
Quote from: tunnie on 01 October 2016, 21:20:48
If it's same CVT setup in Audi's - They are not reliable.
Why would it be the same as Audi's?

It's the style of box, I looked at some Audi's which had CVT box. Even Audis own forums said they must be regularly serviced to be reliable.

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=76900
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #39 on: 02 October 2016, 11:50:10 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 October 2016, 20:48:32
A unusual choice indeed, Never seen one or haven't noticed them.

CVT Transmission sound weird, I don't like them personally.
http://youtu.be/PCVw4ExwlQw

That is weird.The rev counter stops but the speedo keeps going without changing gear.

Zero to 60 in 8 seconds is pretty good for such a heavy car with a detuned engine.
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #40 on: 02 October 2016, 11:52:40 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 02 October 2016, 11:50:10
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 01 October 2016, 20:48:32
A unusual choice indeed, Never seen one or haven't noticed them.

CVT Transmission sound weird, I don't like them personally.
http://youtu.be/PCVw4ExwlQw

That is weird.The rev counter stops but the speedo keeps going without changing gear.

Zero to 60 in 8 seconds is pretty good for such a heavy car with a detuned engine.

Engine revs to peak output level then gearbox plays catch up,in normal driving its not so pronounced though :y
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #41 on: 02 October 2016, 11:54:43 »
Has the old boy actually bought it?.......or is still undecided?
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #42 on: 02 October 2016, 11:56:18 »
Fiestas from 25yrs ago had CVT transmission.  An unusual sensation, but gets the job done.
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #43 on: 02 October 2016, 11:56:25 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 02 October 2016, 11:54:43
Has the old boy actually bought it?.......or is still undecided?
Do you actually read posts? i.e., the first one.
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Re: I think my astra will be going soon
« Reply #44 on: 02 October 2016, 12:00:20 »
Quote from: STEMO on 02 October 2016, 11:56:25
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 02 October 2016, 11:54:43
Has the old boy actually bought it?.......or is still undecided?
Do you actually read posts? i.e., the first one.

I try not to......anyway your first post was yonks ago. :P :P :P
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