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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

South Africa had some pretty cool unique models. The Sierra got a Mustang V8, the Mk3 Astra got a Cavalier Turbo engine. Then there’s the Mk1 Golfs and T3 Transporters that lived til the early 00s.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m glad I don’t have any cars that need super.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I had to use a motorway EV charger once, worked out the cost vs distance covered as the equivalent of 20mpg.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

That’s a crazy difference.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Filling up on the motorway? Someone’s earning.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Used to see one regularly, owner commuted in it, and parked it on the main road outside his house.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Something the Germans are really good at in my experience.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Yeah, I’d be trying a different cable if you haven’t already.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

One thing they had in 2002 that neither show will get these days was time to improve. They didn’t become mainstream until a few series in, but the new presenters are expected to be instantly successful. They even got away with a change of presenter at the end of the first series.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I’d say that’s a fair upgrade, although it depends how many narrow places you’re going to.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Same platform, shares a lot with the Superb.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I had a courtesy 1 Series with the same engine, good mix of power and economy. Hope it serves you well.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I really like these, 1.5 engine?

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This is one car I genuinely don’t remember being on sale new, I’ve only ever seen them since production ended.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Mk1 fits up to 150cm in the back.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Full trip. Disappointed we didn’t quite get to 3000 miles, but I’ll just tell people we did.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Drove all round it last year for work, delightful place.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Probably the only reason they’re in stock, nobody has bought any for 20 years.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Anything Golf sized should be enough for 4 carry on luggage. Hope you get something interesting.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We got 4 of us (the kids were in car seats which take up as much room as an adult) and a week’s stuff in a C4 Cactus a few years back.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Dragged the whole family across the city to satisfy my nerdy nature.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It was pretty busy til we were south of Bologna, we’re used to 2 day trips to the south of France, the rest of the family didn’t really enjoy the extra days drive. Kids liked the fact we drove through many different countries. Here til the weekend, then we’re driving to France for a second week.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ah, the bongs. Work vans (Sprinters) have them in droves, along with a very panicky emergency braking system. Fortunately our car is just too old to avoid the worst of the driver aids.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We’re in Spoleto, about 80 miles north of Rome.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I was especially impressed, given it included a couple of stretches of 100mph+ Autobahn and the Gotthard Pass. Hope the Skoda is back on the road soon. Shame they’ve given you a disappointing rental.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Drove to Italy, furthest we’ve ever been on a road trip. Journey stats for @boosplodge.bsky.social, a picture of the view for the rest of you.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

This might sound daft, but it seems a real shame to be phasing out combustion engines when they’ve become so much more efficient and clean than they were a few years ago.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Judging by his replies to people, he clearly thinks he’s hit the jackpot. It’ll still need bits replacing, 15k would be the absolute max I’d expect someone to pay, but then people do daft things .

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I had a very brief job as a trade plater, lasted a week. Every vehicle but one I drove had the light on, and I had a nerve wracking drive to the nearest petrol station.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Got to get your moneys worth.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Work Sprinters are like this, blank out the range display at about 50 miles to force you to fill up. VW Group cars on the other hand, will let you get down to zero miles, like they’re daring you to gamble.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

It’s from the original Taxi movie.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I was assuming he does it for you.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Might make it easier to change the oil.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I got a lift in one once, couldn’t believe how small it was inside.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

There’s not really anything comparable they could provide though. For some reason, manufacturers seem to have abandoned oddly proportioned cars the nobody buys. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Shortly after you bought the TT I think.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

They stick out, in more ways than one.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I looked into www.openvehicles.com for when the app for the Mii stops working, I’d need to do further research though.

openvehicles.com

Open Vehicle Monitoring System | Open Vehicles

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The new CLA with the LED grille is also gopping.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

If/when I get mine back on the road, I want to do something like this, if only to make it suitable for our potholed roads. Darn thing is trying my patience again though.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Old RS4 was ~1750kg. We’re heading in the wrong direction.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Presuming there’s no underlying damage, I’ve repaired worse on a driveway with panels off eBay. It’s surprisingly easy if you have a basic set of tools.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a miss-spaced NI plate before.

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Phil @boringcardriver.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

There’s a lot of screens going on there! I can’t be the only one who turns off the infotainment screen when it gets dark?

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