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Wozz



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NickM wrote:
so what I have a GTC, for the price, it's not worth that much in terms of what half the people on here have


If I could stretch to owning a GTC I would Nick. I really like them but for my work purposes its just not practical.

If I had the opportunity to own one though, I would. But then my list of "cars to own before I die" is loooong and growing. So far I have ticked off the 7 series and I am about to tick off the Range Rover Sport.

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XXXAngelXXX



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Well NickM i think you will pick me up at the airport in February - i am the only one in here who likes GTCs Wink 
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Thanks guys...

I worked out if I used it everyday for work, my monthly fuel bill would be about £1800!

In the 9 days I've had it I've done about 1000 miles and spent about £500 in fuel. Worked really hard it gives me back about 4-5 mpg - being really really good, about 14 mpg....but guess I'm averaging about 9 mpg or so. The engine sound is incredible.....steering not great, and auto rear boot is a nonsense - it opens and then shuts within a few secs without giving me a chance to put anything in!

I'd like to try a V8 Vantage but not sure about the auto shifting manual sports box.....have you tried it Angel?
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Wozz wrote:
But then my list of "cars to own before I die"



+1000....
enjoy your car mate.
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XXXAngelXXX



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Mine has Sportshift and its fun Smile 
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NickM



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can you drive it as a full auto and would work ok? have become too lazy having an auto....and would always want one. Is the R Tronic in the R8 a full auto? or an automated manual?
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well there is a *comfort* mode it still engages the clutch but makes the gear changes automatic...

as for the R-Tronic its an automated gearbox too... 
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Wozz



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Saw a GT up close for the first time today in Chester. Had the chance to see it drive past slowly rather than pass it on the motorway. It sounded sweet! Smile WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
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I had a similar pleasure with a new Audi RS4 when it roared away from one of my neighbours, that sounds great Cool

Not seen a GT to get close enough to look in or hear it Sad
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Kaine



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Nick - go for a test drive - its a nice car - personally I wouldn't get a Bentley however wouldn't knock them at all
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Nick, sorry missed your call..... you have a PM! Thumbs Up
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I can't see my local Bentley dealer giving me the keys Shocked
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Nick - why not - seeing as you can get Bentley's now for £45k then there target market has to be broader even if they don't realise it yet
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true Thumbs Up Suppose i look at Bentley as something that cost more than that Embarassed
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Nick - at the Motorshow this year, Wifey and I went onto the Bentley stand - got chatting with the Bentley Customer Services Director (he gave us his card hence I know) - we said the cars are well outside my budget and he even said never to say that and if he could help in anyway in the future to call him directly - this kind of attitude is superb and impressed me a great deal
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