7 speed ? That thing has so much power a 5 or even 4 speed would suffice. Drive around and enjoy that wave of power on each shift.  Then again you could skip gears like the reviewer mentioned.

I knew about the stove/dryer 240v thing but the 3 electric car owners I have talked to said they nevered bothered getting a 240v hookup for their car. I was suprised about this. They said they don’t drive too far, some days they don’t drive at all, wife/husband has an ICE car for long trips ect. I was  wondering if…

Distances in the UK are not as big as NA . I believe UK voltage is 240v so that makes home charging a bit quicker, I think, not sure on that one though.  Anyone know ?

Let us know how it’s one of the best transmissions in 10 years.

Are there any dsg’s out there with 250,000 miles ?  With no $$$ repairs ?  I doubt it.

I’m sure lobbyists are already throwing money at her.

Can someone explain the term ‘Shooting Brake’ ?

Coastal areas and large waterways experienced much faster settlement and more waves of migration. Ever paddle a canoe full of stuff ? Ever carry a heavy backpack over rough terrain and through dense vegatation ? 

That would literally be my first choice, and I have skied a lot.  Small car handling, a smooth highway runner, good mpg, lots of room, reliable.

Dear fellow skier, I have done tons of skiing and driven tons to get to it. Get something that handles well and gets good fuel economy. You DONT need lots of power just because you are going in the mountains. You need something with decent handling for winding bumpy mountain roads, so I would write off trucks. Maybe…

Nice. Now lets see the maintenance costs as it survives 3 years as a taxi. Unreliable scrap heap junk.

Got to agree.  Everytime I have been in one its “meh”.  Ok, its got awd, but the rest is lesser than other cars.  Plus the exhaust system put on by racer boys makes them sound like Briggs & Stratton. 

Should have made it a three on the tree.

Everytime I have been up close with a race car (not that often) I always notice how crude and sloppy some of the “non essential speed” parts are slapped together. I guess the builders and mechanics worry and spend time on the speed stuff.  

The krauts go crazy with fireworks on new years eve.

The 4 x 4 was very popular in rural parts of Europe. A cheap basic box that can deal with crappy roads, or be driven onto a field.

“It’s only a four speed but fourth is so tall it’ll highway cruise comfortably, almost like a fifth gear.”

Things should be be peaceful there now, just like Myanmar. 

I noticed that too in southern Texas (boondocks north of Brownsville), although the road shoulders are gigantic, making it a lot easier.