http://www.AutoTraderPulse.co.uk/ Latest forum posts from AutoTrader Community Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:15 GMT Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:15 GMT en-us Copyright 2006 MyMedia RSS Generator http://www.AutoTraderPulse.co.uk/img/main/feed.gif http://www.AutoTraderPulse.co.uk/ http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9830
The 'soft-roader' is a new niche that's developed fairly recently. But have rising fuel prices made it harder to justify buying larger cars like the Kuga?]]> 15/01/2010 16:38:39 10/03/2010 09:48:15 fletcher http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9830 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9842 www.facebook.com/]]> 25/08/2009 21:57:10 10/03/2010 09:48:15 IanJM http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9842 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9827
Priced £16,995 (£995 more than the standard Corsa VXR) its features include:

* Glacier White paintwork
* Bespoke black 18-inch V-spoke alloy wheels with ultra-low profile 225/35 tires
* Remus Sports exhaust
* Electrically operated sliding glass sunroof
* Dark tinted rear windows and a black-painted roof and door mirrors
* Power is boosted by up to 15bhp to 207bhp

What do you think of the Corsa VXR Arctic Edition? Are there better cars available for the money?]]> 24/08/2009 16:27:34 10/03/2010 09:48:15 letiel http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9827 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9841
Just looking for as many people possible to fill in my short survey! There's cookies at the end... (I think)

www.stellarsurvey.com/

Many thanks,


Richard:D]]> 16/08/2009 13:20:47 10/03/2010 09:48:15 RSmith http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9841 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9840
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I like Audi styling and I love the RS6 Avant but they get docked points for not having a Formula 1 team (and their silly antics in the DTM last year).

I appreciate BMW's vehicle dynamics and think the things they are doing with efficiency are very impressive. But where's the supercar in their range?

Mercedes have some excellent cars in their line-up: C63 AMG, E Class, SLR McLaren - but I find the styling a bit drab on the whole.]]> 17/04/2009 16:32:32 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Hamzah10 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9833 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9820
But what things do YOU do to save money on your motoring?

We’ve already explained how checking your tyre pressure and making your car aerodynamic can increase your fuel economy.

And we’ve said how going green and buying used car parts can knock off hundreds of pounds from your motoring bills.

Other essential tips include advice on getting cheaper car insurance and cutting the cost of road tax.

Check out the Auto Trader homepage each day for the latest tip.

How do you save money on your motoring? Share your tips below.]]> 23/03/2009 16:24:26 10/03/2010 09:48:15 davidlewis http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9820 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9839
I’m just after some advice really. In about a years time I turn 25 which basically means my insurance rate goes down. I’ve been saving up for a hatch for the last year and will continue to for the next year or so.

Now the problem is, I know absolutely nothing about cars. I’m interested in buying a Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus ST or a Vauxhall Astra VXR. The main thing I’m looking for is a car with a split personality i.e. comfortable to drive, economical, but also has a dark side to it in terms of speed and power.

Any advice or alternative suggestions would be appreciated.

Kind regards
James
]]> 16/02/2009 12:21:13 10/03/2010 09:48:15 killbill85 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9839 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9837
Anyone on here going, or even racing?

I'm in, so if you're there come along and say hello.

]]> 16/10/2008 14:14:07 10/03/2010 09:48:15 2hoops http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9837 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9836 www.autotrader.co.uk/

But how do your wash your car and how often?

Are there any tips and tricks you know which save time or make it sparkle even more than usual?]]> 14/10/2008 14:27:00 10/03/2010 09:48:15 tester1 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9836 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9838 22/09/2008 15:01:00 10/03/2010 09:48:15 lesleyanne http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9838 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9801
But he's not popular everywhere - in fact in Spain he's widely hated among Fernando Alonso fans. And a lot of people don't like all the hype around him.

What do you think of Lewis Hamilton?]]> 11/08/2008 11:05:54 10/03/2010 09:48:15 The_Shadow http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9801 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9832
Here's a few suggestions we came up with...

McLaren F1
Bristol Fighter T
Lotus Exige
Ultima GT-R
Keating SKR
Lotus Cortina
Jaguar E-Type
Caterham R500
Ariel Atom
Farbio GTS
Noble M12

What's your favourite?]]> 11/08/2008 11:03:08 10/03/2010 09:48:15 The_Shadow http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9832 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9796
Who would you want to take on a long drive?

Jeremy Clarkson, Scarlett Johansson, Johnny Depp, Kylie?]]> 04/08/2008 21:55:39 10/03/2010 09:48:15 bmwm3evo http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9796 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9835
search.autotrader.co.uk/

Inevitably this has led to much reminiscing about the Group B Rally era.

Do you have a favourite Group B Rally car? Mine's the Ford RS200...

autotrader.co.uk/]]> 04/08/2008 21:45:46 10/03/2010 09:48:15 bmwm3evo http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9835 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9834
The Ford Focus RS grabbed attention with its striking bright green paint scheme, one of several echoes of the company's rally cars on the machine which boasts near 300bhp.

The Renault Megane R26.R has been on a crash diet and has even lost the rear seats in a bid to save weight.

Can either of these claim to be the top hot hatch? How do they stack up against the Honda Civic Type R, Vauxhall Astra VXR and company?]]> 31/07/2008 10:20:45 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9834 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9831
Read the details in full here:

www.autotrader.co.uk/

What do you think of the GT-R Spec V?]]> 29/07/2008 14:20:31 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9831 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9828
The RS6's twin-turbo V10 produces 580bhp, around 70 more than the M5.

But now there's an even more powerful version boasting a staggering 700bhp.

Tuners MTM say the power upgrade costs €4,000 - about £3,185 - on top of the £77,000 car. Seema like a lot of power for not too much extra cash. A worthy buy?]]> 23/07/2008 23:17:51 10/03/2010 09:48:15 mltamba3 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9828 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9829
Hamilton was the class of the field all weekend, comfortably taking pole position and pulling away very quickly in the early stages.

It seems McLaren now have a faster car than Ferrari. Are they now the team to beat in the second half of the season?]]> 21/07/2008 10:11:36 10/03/2010 09:48:15 The_Shadow http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9829 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9826
Robert Kubica is fourth with 46. Hamilton and Mass have won three races each, Raikkonen two and Kubica one.

Who's going to take the lead of the championship at the German Grand Prix this weekend?]]> 18/07/2008 10:22:39 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9826 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9825
Is it a good offer? What other deals on cars have you found recently?]]> 17/07/2008 10:14:43 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9825 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9824
But the Mastretta MXT - the first car to be designed and built in Mexico - is going on display at the British Motor Show.

What do you think of the car and its unusual looks?]]> 17/07/2008 10:11:45 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9824 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9823
www.365tickets.com/
]]> 16/07/2008 13:29:57 10/03/2010 09:48:15 frizz http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9823 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9818
www.autotrader.co.uk/

Road tester Stuart Milne said:

"The Mini John Cooper Works has placed Mini among the very best practical drivers' cars on sale today. It’s a complete package, which won’t fail to excite the driver."

What do you think of the car?]]> 15/07/2008 15:29:37 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Nezzy27 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9818 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9822 15/07/2008 13:44:41 10/03/2010 09:48:15 agoodwin http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9822 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9821
Who would you most like to see us interview next?]]> 15/07/2008 10:54:57 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9821 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9819
You can find out pictures of all the cars here:

www.autotrader.co.uk/

And high resolution pics on the Auto Trader Blog:

Supercars - autotraderblog.co.uk/

Racings cars - autotraderblog.co.uk/

James Bond cars - autotraderblog.co.uk/

Retro concept cars - autotraderblog.co.uk/]]> 14/07/2008 11:22:55 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9819 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9817
I reckon he'll put in a good show, but get pushed out by the Ferraris...again]]> 07/07/2008 09:57:14 10/03/2010 09:48:15 The_Shadow http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9817 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9813
It's at Excel in London Docklands next month (July). Was a good venue and a good show in 2006, hope plenty of manufacturers turn up.]]> 27/06/2008 10:02:12 10/03/2010 09:48:15 The_Shadow http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9813 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9814 27/06/2008 10:00:51 10/03/2010 09:48:15 The_Shadow http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9814 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9809 21/06/2008 14:56:49 10/03/2010 09:48:15 IN51DER http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9809 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9811 20/06/2008 16:14:57 10/03/2010 09:48:15 floydpower http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9811 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9815 20/06/2008 16:13:13 10/03/2010 09:48:15 TheBear http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9815 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9816 18/06/2008 16:18:12 10/03/2010 09:48:15 alex1986 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9816 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9812
I am having problems with my Ford StreetKa - when I break and change geat (say 3rd down to 2nd) the clutch feels like it is sticking.

I dont have this problem when I am changing up a gear though.

I was told to get the back brake drum cleaned, which I have, but it hasnt made any difference!

Can anyone maybe suggest what I should do now? I dont really want to go back to the dealer and fork out to have them check the car over if it is a minor thing that I can sort myself!!!

Thanks!!!

C]]> 17/06/2008 10:55:23 10/03/2010 09:48:15 stuart http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9812 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9810
I think Hamilton will finish either 2nd or 1st again.]]> 13/06/2008 12:40:19 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9810 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9798
Stinking wet weather, loads of crashes, one poor marshal actually got hit by a car but I understand he's OK.

Storming drive by Mat Jackson in the BMW in the second race - started 18th and finished second, and he crossed the line side-by-side with the winner Colin Turkington, just 0.101s behind!

Shocking weekend for Seat though - Jason Plato had to start from the pits in the first race, got up to 12th, was 8th in the second race, then had a crash in the last race. Fabrizio Giovanardi's getting away from him in the championship now...]]> 09/06/2008 14:38:06 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Simon http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9798 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9808
VANS

The A-Team Van - GMC Vandura
www.classictvcars.com/

CARS

Face's white with red stripe Corvette
www.classictvcars.com/

Knightrider - Pontiac Trans Am
upload.wikimedia.org/

Dukes of Hazzard - 1969 Dodge Charger
upload.wikimedia.org/

BIKES

Streethawk - Bike based on 1984 Honda xr500s
www.retrojunk.com/

HELICOPTERS

Blue Thunder - Retro fitted SA-341G Gazelle
www.rotaryaction.com/

Airwolf - Bell 222A
upload.wikimedia.org/

Ah the memories... would still love to own a 1969 Dodge Charger.

]]> 09/06/2008 14:31:29 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Simon http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9808 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9791 06/06/2008 16:52:51 10/03/2010 09:48:15 alex1986 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9791 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9802
Now they are popping up all over the place - they are even an option on a 67bhp Peugeot 107.

They are available on my Fiesta ST too. I never had them stuck on because I think they are a bit too brash.

Do you think cars with stripes over the top are smoking hot or a pile of rot?]]> 06/06/2008 12:56:30 10/03/2010 09:48:15 alex1986 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9802 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9807
The new Honda Accord has 20 - putting stereo, cruise control and all manner of other devices at your fingertips.

The Citroen C5 has almost as many - and they sit on a novel wheel, the centre of which remains stationary as the outside spins.

I like being able to control things like speaker volume without having to lift a hand from the wheel - but is it starting to get a bit too much? On another car I drove recently I found myself knocking the 'skip track' button every time I braked!]]> 06/06/2008 12:09:09 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Gareth http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9807 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9799
www.maximummotorsport.co.uk/

He suffered only a broken ankle. How on earth did he get away with that?]]> 06/06/2008 10:11:53 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Edwin http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9799 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9797
Five different motorways, but the same bad habits exhibited by gormless drivers sat in the middle lane regardless of traffic or speed.

I like to think I'm extremely calm behind the wheel, but this really winds me up.

Effectively the motorway is reduced to two lanes each way with the resulting snarl up of traffic.

What winds you up on the road?

Rant over.]]> 06/06/2008 08:09:50 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Mario http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9797 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9790 ]]> 03/06/2008 10:48:12 10/03/2010 09:48:15 agoodwin http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9790 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9804
He has faced many demands to resign following the revelations printed in the News of the World in March.

What do you think will happen to Mosley?

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Note from moderators: please keep the discussion of this controversial topic as clean as possible. Thanks.]]> 02/06/2008 20:36:47 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9804 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9800
I've been to a few touring car and F3 races, plus the A1 Grand Prix race at Brands Hatch, and a club meeting at Silverstone. Looking forward to the British GP...]]> 02/06/2008 19:59:07 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Keith_C http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9800 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9795
If money was no object it would have to be the Ferrari 430 Scuderia or the Porsche Carrera GT for me.

A Porsche CGT passed me on the motorway in France doing almost twice my speed and i almost had a trouser accident.]]> 02/06/2008 19:30:12 10/03/2010 09:48:15 The_Shadow http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9795 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9789 02/04/2008 18:21:23 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Wired http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9789 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9788 30/03/2008 11:01:25 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Optimus http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9788 http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9786
I've always been a keen motorsport enthusiast, I've had my fair share of go-karting trophies, how do I take it to the next level? I want to be a rally driver, where do I start?]]> 28/03/2008 10:48:55 10/03/2010 09:48:15 Optimus http://www.Autotraderpulse.co.uk/Post.aspx?id=9786