The large, fully - lined boot held a full - size spare (
on an alloy wheel too) in a well under the floor.
Not exact matches
It has the proper 17 - inch (sounds tiny these days) ten - spoke Enkei
alloy wheels too - in white, naturally - and looks temptingly tidy for a car with 92,000 miles
on the clock.
As ever, the Mini is a nigh
on infinitely customisable car, and the temptation to feverishly tick options boxes for different colours,
alloy wheels, bonnet stripes, roof patterns and more (and that's without speaking about the interior) proves
too hard to resist for many buyers.
Since 2008 doing approx 1000 miles per year, I put it through an mot
on the 10th January, it passed without advisories;; The underneath is very solid indeed and doesn't need any work, the current paint was done approx 7 years ago to a good standard but is not perfect, when it had a change from Albert Blue (traces of it around the battery boxes) to the current black;; It still has the US import sticker
on the left side door post, the original chassis plate and the chassis stamp
on the bulkhead are all there;; It drives very well, I've driven it for circa 40 miles with no problems;; It has 15» Fuchs
alloys and the spare is a chrome steel
wheel;; The rear end has been «modernised» at some point, I personally would remove the rear Porsche reflector and fit an original panel and bumper stops to get it back to the original pre impact bumper look, I could do this for you if required, cost circa GBP 800;; The seats have been changed to 80's leather recaros and the door cards to a later style, again I'd put some period seats in and back date the door cards if required at cost price;; The 80's recaros are worth good money so shouldn't be
too much further expense if they were sold separately;; Further information to come but please contact me if you have any queries;; In summary, a really good looking classic 911Targa, that is great value and can be enjoyed as is, or improved for not a lot of money;;
Power from the 3.7 - litre V6 is upped to 339bhp, an aerodynamic bodykit, 19 - inch
alloy wheels and a sports exhaust have all been bolted
on,
too.
The ride is very good
too, though the adjustable air suspension lacks that final layer of polish you get with the Mercedes S - Class, something which becomes more obvious
on the larger 20 - inch
alloy wheels, which send bumps and shakes into the cabin and causes the steering
wheel to wobble in your hands slightly as the car's body flexes.
Nicely equipped,
too... with SmartKey Entry System, GPS NAVIGATION, fast 2.0 USB Port, POWER GLASS MOONROOF, Bluetooth, 17
Alloy Wheels, Foglights, HEATED Power Mirrors with Turn Signals, Automatic Cabin Climate Control, Paddle - Shifters
on the Steering
Wheel and a BACKUP CAM.
My driving companion and I found plenty of slip from the Genesis's 18 - inch winter tires, which we agreed were
too wide
on the standard
alloy wheels — they looked good, but a skinnier tire
on a steel
wheel would have been more effective.
You can specify higher power versions of both engines in the Zetec Edition
too, and it's a popular spec with Ford SYNC 3 and satnav
on an 8 - inch touchscreen, cruise control, 16 - inch
alloy wheels and power windows and mirrors all featuring.
On the outside, the SQ5 scores a more aggressive body kit than regular Q5 models, large 21 - inch
alloy wheels, and red brake calipers are in evidence
too.
With its pepper pot
alloy wheels and red - striped detailing, it looked absolutely spot
on,
too.
Being the Flagship Vogue SE Model the car comes with a great specification as well as this one being fully loaded with optional extras, the highlights of which are: Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth telephone Integration, Digital TV Function, DVD Player, Rear Entertainments Package, Heated and Cooling Seats Front, Heated Rear Seats, Heated Steering
Wheel, Electric Sunroof, Bi-Xenon Headlights, Venture Cam, 20» 5 Spoke
Alloy Wheels,
On Board Computer, Climate Control, 6 Disc CD Changer, Parking Sensors Front & Rear, Side Steps, Privacy Glass, Electric Memory Seats, Electric Folding Mirrors, Supercharged Front Grill, Heated Front Screen, Rain Sensitive Wipers, Auto Headlight Activation, Voice Control, Light Guards, There is
too much spec to list....
It's even more comfortable
on smaller
wheels, as larger
alloys do cause some harsher jolts from the rear axle over more severe bumps, but that's not
too much of a surprise given that the Disco has been designed to carry seven people and luggage.
* This is not a typo... the car has a true 43,933 miles
on it, it still has that new Subaru interior smell to it
too, Perfect Clean Documented Accident FREE Carfax, rare 5 speed manual transmission, great tires, original
alloy wheels, cold A / C, this car runs excellent and has TONS of life yet
on it, probably the lowest mileage Subaru
on the market, ALL
WHEEL DRIVE, all books and keys, NO RUST!
The rest of the JCW hatch's styling upgrades are carried over
too, including the large bonnet scoop, red detailing
on the grille and striking lightweight
alloy wheels.
The 17 - inch
alloy wheels — shod with 205/50 R17 tyres (
on higher - spec variants)-- feature a new design as well, though the EcoSport will remain more or less unchanged in profile and round the back (hatch - mounted spare
wheel too!).
On the styling part, there are not
too many things to point out, maybe only the new 17 - inch
alloy wheels fitted with 225/45 tires, revised interior trim and improved suspension.
The 10 - spoke
alloy wheels too are similar to the ones
on the GSX - 250R and the GSX - R125.
It's probably best not to draw
too many conclusions from our drive of the two X1 variants, since both were riding around
on non-standard 18 - inch
alloy wheels.
Steer clear of the larger optional
alloy wheels and the Fiesta deals brilliantly with the sort of nasty sharp - edged bumps and potholes that are all
too common
on British backroads.
The Audi SQ5 TDI quattro tiptronic looks the part
too, riding 30 mm lower than regular Q5s
on stiffer suspension and new - look 20 - inch
alloy wheels fitted with low - profile sports tyres.
There are new sets of
alloy wheels on offer
too.
The sporty body kits are finished in grey, as are the
alloy wheels, and there are Hot
Wheels badges
on the front guards
too.
The 7.2 kW
on - board charger is now standard across the range and an electrically heated windshield, LED taillights and LED daytime running lights as well as 16 - inch
wheels with unique
alloy design are standard fitment
too.
Compared to the Hyundai, the
alloy wheels are one size larger
on the Maruti as well (14 - inch vs 15 - inch) and it boasts of a higher ground clearance
too (165 mm vs 180 mm).