vauxhall combo: most practical car in England?

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  • #601102
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    I think the combo is great it is so practical and so cheap to run I’m sure other yidden must have and love them, pls give us YOUR opinion

    #834927
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    or tell us what you think is a practical automobile

    #834928
    MiddlePath
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    As far as smaller practical cars go, in England, I like the Fiat 500, the Mini, and the Golf.

    #834929

    To me an M-B AMG55 is a practical car. A Vauxhall Combo isn’t an automobile, it’s a “personal transportation module”.(Let’s not get into the “buying German” busines. I didn’t say I’d buy one, I said it was practical.)

    #834931
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    I love mercs but the only practical one would be the E63amg black, but that ain’t cheap, ill stick to combo for now!

    #834932
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    but whilst we are on the subject of not buying German vehicles u should know that as far as I remember heinrich Benz was jewish, what about the other German makes like BMW, audi, etc. is it wrong to buy them still now even though they are sharehold companys

    #834933
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    middle path what r u on about, in what way is a supermini practical unless you r a lousy parker!

    a combo can comfortably fit 5 people (yes with leg room) plus easily enough luggage for all five for a two week trip!

    #834934
    TheTroll
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    if you are not embarrased to drive a postman pat car why not buy a hearse?

    loads of room for all your post!

    #834935
    MiddlePath
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    Raphael, the SL55 or CL55? But I wouldn’t consider those “practical”, in the way we define practical these days. Both the SL and CL are quite expensive, and the AMG versions drink quite a lot of gas. Also, Merc’s aren’t known for their reliability.

    #834936
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    theTroll why r u so personal,

    I probably would drive a hearse if it got 65MPG (UK)

    I wonder what you drive, possibly a fiat punto?

    well here is my statement “I AM NOT WHAT I DRIVE, BUT I LOVE THE PRACTICALITY OF MY COMBO”

    but you seem to judge people by their cars…

    rephrase: you seem to judge people….

    #834937
    MiddlePath
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    crazybrit, smaller cars are more practical in big, congested cities like London. It actually makes a huge difference.

    And yes, the E63 AMG Black is a monster. I love it, and it sounds amazing! Have you seen what Brabus have done with it? I’d take an E63 Black over the SLR any day.

    But how is any AMG “practical”? In general, German cars are not known for their practicality (aside from VW), rather for their performance.

    #834938
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    middlepath,

    although this is not a car forum….

    the e63 has loads of space for people and luggage and yes brabus do make a monster out of it but I personally prefer less showy looking cars!

    I take it you are a southener if you prefer smaller cars but I still think that the extra practicality of the combo is worth the extra size

    and it is not so big (its based on a corsa I think)

    #834940
    littleapple
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    I just saw a picture of it and I am shocked people buy it for personal use, it looks like a delivery van. Unless the upper rear panel could be replaced with a transparent window is that what they do? or do they sit in the dark?

    #834942
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    crazybrit, I’d love to have a car discussion!

    And you’re right, the E63 is quite large and has plenty of room, and plenty of power as well. And the truth is, the E63 Black is pretty showy as well, don’t you think? I mean, those flared wheel arches and howling exhaust note are not easy to ignore. Do you prefer the E63 AMG to the BMW B7 Alpina and Audi S8? I’d prefer the Merc.

    And I’m not sure what you mean by “southerner”…I’m from the States, actually, but I’m into European cars, perhaps because of Top Gear. And I don’t really prefer smaller cars necessarily, just when I think of practicality, I automatically think smaller, since they’re easier in the cities. And yes, the Combo is based on the Corsa, so it is definitely meant to be more compact and less “van-ish” than its rivals. My favorite Vauxhall is the VXR Turbo, which can really match up with the M5, CL63, and RS4, and costs much less. But I’ve never seen one in the States.

    #834944
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    My favorite Vauxhall is the VXR Turbo, which can really match up with the M5, CL63, and RS4, and costs much less. But I’ve never seen one in the States.

    They were availible as the Pontiac G8 GXP until GM discontinued the Pontiac brand.

    #834945
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    middlepath, yep the merc definitely wins out of that choice!

    little apple, I don’t know what you on about my combo has Windows all round

    NOW HOW ABOUT A COMBO VXR!

    #834946
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    I don’t know what you on about my combo has Windows all round

    My research shows that Vauxhall doesn’t even offer this as an option and the only way to get factory installed windows is through a fleet purchase.

    #834947

    A practical vehicle is one that does what you want it to do. If you want a car that goes like stink, looks amazing and feels great to drive, and you have bags of money, then that’s a practical car for you. I want all those things. Alas, I’m missing the bags of money.

    Kaufman’s Law: There is no automobile in the world that cannot be improved by the addition of 100 more horsepower.

    #834948
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    Raphael Kaufman,

    I 100% agree with your law so…

    vauxhall combo + 100bhp + Windows = most practical small vehicle in Britain (with extra power!)

    and dash, don’t know where you researched but the combo is the only 5 seated 5 door vehicle with Windows classified as a “small van” which helps with tax reasons…

    #834949
    MiddlePath
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    dash, you’re right, it was available as the Pontiac. But I’d much rather have the Aussie version than the American one!

    Raphael, I hear what you’re saying about practicality, it makes perfect sense. I’d just like to add to your Law that for some cars, it would be crucial to upgrade the suspension, tires, and brakes when adding 100 hp. For example, take the 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500 edition, which has about 550 bhp, and put it on a track against the 2010 Roush Mustang, which has about 430 bhp. The Roush will win, even with less horsepower, because it has better suspension, better brakes, and is lighter than the Shelby.

    So, just pumping up the horsepower alone may make your car faster in a straight line, but it can rip your tires apart and kill your brakes if you leave the standard ones on.

    #834950
    Ken Zayn
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    ‘The most practical car’ depends on what you want it for and where you are driving. For example, for driving on the congested M25 (London Orbital Highway) which is also known as the world’s largest car park, you are best with a stationary wagon!

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