Off-topic chat thread

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Actually I was counting last night, I think it's 12 pubs, one per 291 residents lol. No I was born in England, moved here aged 9.

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New car purchase

Traded in the Bimmer for a 2017 Civic Hatchback LX (1.5T CVT).

Read my quick review/first impressions here:
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/1-hatc...evi-1796587307

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Congrats on the new ride, and thanks for supporting the UK industry!
My only concern would be the CVT, I'm yet to read a review that praises a CVT box, hope it doesn't sap the driving experience too much for you. Do you guys get the Type R too? Still not sold on the looks yet, but credit where it's due, Honda have been very clever with weight saving and aerodynamics, the only car in it's class (apparently) to generate downforce. I got a slight reservation when I heard the body panels are glued and not welded, wonder how that will stand the test of time?

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Hey, thanks. Now that I drove it a teeny bit more (haven't gotten enough seat time to get used to it honestly), the CVT is a CVT, except it mimics a shift when you slightly release the throttle when you reach cruising speed and mimics a kickdown when you give it enough throttle. Otherwise it just gains speed while keeping the rpms still within a certain range. Nice sound from the engine down low when you accelerate slowly from a standstill, like how a manual or dual clutch engages the transmission as you get going (soundwise). Still, more fun than a hybrid IMO. For the gas mileage, I don't mind it. Kinda behaves like a diesel with the low rpm when you're easy on the gas lol

My last ride when I opened the hatch, the taillight assembly said made in Hungary. Makes sense, since the car was assembled in England.

The day I went to the dealership for the purchase, they had just received the new Civic Type R and were backing it up into the showroom floor. Sticker read about $35,000 but with the dealer markup it was $45,000 and no test drives. They left it unlocked, not sure if by mistake. Dumb kids looking for a used Accord walked right into the showroom and sat in it, playing around with stuff. No respect for such a rare ride.

Snapped some pics:

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Here where I live we have a big Autoport where they park all the new cars coming in via boat from Europe. I saw about 10 white Civic Type Rs in a row last week. I also saw some cool cars over the years, I often go there to check out all the cool cars. I saw 3 Mercedes SLS Black once which was amazing. Also, they had about 25 Alfa Romeo 4Cs a few years ago.

Regarding the Type R, I'm grateful that the car exist, but for that price I would buy something else. I heard that some dealers charge $15,000 over MSRP. I know looks are subjective, but I just couldn't drive a car like that at my age (I'm getting old).

Hungary makes a lot of things for cars, I believe the Audi TT is made there and they also make a lot of parts and engines for Porsche. When I was there in 1997; they mainly made parts for the VAG group of vehicles.

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Currently laying in the hatch area watching fireworks as we speak

My car entered via Baltimore, as stated on the window sticker. Summer must be nice up there in Canada along the coast.

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My local Honda dealer keeps chasing me to try the Type R, but at £32000 it is a bit rich for me.

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Yea it is a bit over the top looks wise, even if all those vents and spoilers serve a purpose. Then again, being fairly young, free and single, the more girls that check you out the better in my opinion

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Back in the 60's I had a mate who had a MGB convertible. Pulled girls no problem. He then replaced it with a Cortina Lotus. Pulling power went right down the pan!

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During college I had a 911S, guards red. One week I had to swap and drive my dad's 25th anniversary Indy pace car replica Corvette. I had 2 girls come up and ask for rides and 1 girl didn't bother asking, just walked up and got in the car when I stopped at a light. Not once did a girl ask for a ride or get into the 911 uninvited even though it was definitely the finer car and would drive circles around the Corvette.