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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Might be a bit controversial here as I know they’re well liked but I always thought the Ioniq 5 looked like someone took a massive flat spade to the side of it.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It’s definitely growing on me (though not what I’d choose if I was in the position to spend that much on a car). Hope it does well and it’ll be interesting to see what other models are in the pipeline.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rover one key or Rover wonky?

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Back from another great #Rustival. A few of my favourites here. 449 miles done. Can’t moan at the economy from my Ioniq.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Why do all 90s/early 00s interiors suddenly look very appealing?

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Lovely car. My first car was a Metro 1.0 which wasn’t great (turned out to be a cut and shut) but still have a soft spot for them. Still have vague memories of the Metro launch being on the news and it being a big deal at the time.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Agree with the bonging. I’ve had a couple of Hyundai courtesy cars and they’re the same - and not a quick job to switch it all off. Not sure how good they are but MG IM6? If anything like a friend’s MG HS, it’s easy to switch the bonging off. And possibility of 750bhp too.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What about a Kia EV5? A little smaller than the EX60 but similar boot size. Decent range and just looked at the leases - can get a GT Line, 3y, 10k 12m up front for £421/m. Or Air spec for £400. Was going to suggest the EV9 or Ioniq 9 but then saw the lease prices.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

…doing them next year) and probably an extra £5k to change my car to an EV with a range that would only be mildly annoying. So not really viable for me. I can see it working for a lot of people who mostly use it to commute/school runs and are swapping from one lease to another though.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Currently in a hybrid that’s paid for. Worked out that if I can charge at home as much as I possibly can, for the mileage I do (about 19k a year) I’d save about £80/m in fuel costs. Which sounds good but I’d have to shell out for a home charger (and channel for the path when the council starts…

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Used to walk past one on the way home from school in late 80s/early 90s. Remember thinking it looked cool at the time (not sure why now - probably just because it was unusual). If I remember right, the same house (or might have been a neighbour) also had an Opel Monza parked outside.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Loved that as an 9-ish year old. Between that, Knight Rider, Street Hawk, Airwolf, The A-Team and Dukes of Hazzard, there was some fantastic TV shows back then.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

At a quick glance, I thought it was a 2 door early 90s Cavalier!

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I’m hopeful that it will be good. Having watched a couple of interviews with them, they seem to be a good mix and and the relationship between them has been prioritised. Plus, they’re all car guys. However, I suspect you’re right about the comments - regardless of how good it is.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Inspired by TV and film (including some Smokey and the Bandit airbrushing)

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Some proper classics (including a lovely pair of Bristols)

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

At the North Devon Festival of Transport in Bideford today. Great selection of cars on offer (this might take a few posts… Some odd ones to begin with

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

There’s an 80s version too (was a 635).

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Its steering wheel is also reminiscent of a later SD1’s.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I was pleasantly surprised by a Premier Inn last night in Port Talbot. Website said no air con so was expecting to have a rather uncomfortable night. Switched the fan on and turns out the annexe building does have air con - my room was like a fridge all night (didn’t switch off at midnight either).

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

My Dad had one in about ‘83-‘85. Turquoise with white roof. Had the wheel mounted on the front and he made his own ‘dashboard’ from vinyl covered hardboard and half a plastic container for a rudimentary glovebox. Can just about be seen in the top of this photo of me and my brother.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I’ve seen one near me a few times (though I have a feeling it might be a G80). It’s in a very bright (metallic if I remember right) yellow. Though a quick google search suggests it wasn’t sold in yellow so I can only assume it’s been wrapped. Looks good though.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Foreign to the car (not me). My ‘99 Mustang in England (back in 2010).

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Just seen a 1989 Suzuki Alto appear for sale on a local Facebook page. Less than 9k miles! Looks like an excellent candidate for FOTU. (Did try to post a link but it didn’t appear to work) #weirdcarbs

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Was 23C here when I woke up at 6.30. Didn’t bother with my morning walk as it wouldn’t have been pleasant. Should cool down here tomorrow though.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Had a Hyundai loan car while mine was in for service. That suggested the speed limit changed 4/5 times in a 1/4 mile stretch. Should have gone 30 to 50 at the end. It went something like 30/40/60/30/50. And who is paying to update the data when speed limits change - especially as cars get older?

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Yeah, don’t do what I did once and put it in the rear footwell believing it wouldn’t fall over. Noticed the sloshing fluid noises first then the sickly smell. Had to get the full carpet set replaced but there was still a faint smell after.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Probably the last Ferrari I actually liked.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Excellent. Also booked as an exhibitor this time.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

A bit of a boring one considering a few of the cars I’ve owned but it would be my Focus 2.0 Ghia I had new (with a big discount thanks to my Dad working at Jag). Such a nice car to drive.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Nissan 100NX spotted, slowly being covered by the bushes (and eaten by rust). #weirdcarbs

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Weirdly, there was a Breadvan along my walk this morning! Always liked the styling of these.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Polo Saloon spotted on my walk this morning. Can’t remember the last time I saw one. I think it’s been off the road a while. Plus bonus algal 107 in the foreground. #weirdcarbs

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

That’s half a tank of fuel a year!

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Or the Typo 1, referring to that random capital G in the new logo.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Wonder how much they got for that?!

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Had this ESi back in ‘99/2000. It was lovely to drive (once the drains under the rear window had been cleared, stopping the sloshing noises when cornering). Unfortunately, a spinning Maestro ripped a hole in the drivers door and bounced off the rear wheel. Repaired but wasn’t quite right after.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Had a new 2.0 Ghia in 2000 - it was a lovely car. I thought the Jag S-type had been influenced by the Focus dash when it first came out.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This was the best I managed. It was lovely.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

As an Ioniq (hybrid) owner, I’m not keen on that (not that the original Ioniq was a looker) but wonder if the non N-line version will be better.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Casio display in the instruments too.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I get what you mean - though if I had to guess what the image of the Juke is, I would have said the next Toyota C-HR (think it’s that black C-pillar)!

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Had the same on a couple of Hyundai courtesy cars. At one point, the speed limit change bing went off about 4 times in the space of 200m and none of the speed limits it suggested were correct. Renault/Dacia’s one button to switch everything to your preference is how it should be done.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

My Dad had a light blue T reg one in about ‘84/5. Never camped in it but had a few picnics. Remember it being ‘maxed’ on the way to South Wales on holiday - an indicated 70mph downhill near Ross on Wye! If I remember right, it was 35bhp from the 903cc engine. Still good fun though.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Does look quite like a Mondeo but I’m going with the X-Type too.

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Steve Archer @archer24.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Not young but I don’t mind the styling. Personally, I’d like some tyres on it and normal door handles but otherwise a big improvement over what they’ve produced for a few years now. However, the interior would completely put me off due to lack of buttons.

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