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[BSM]

My Dad also had a couple of older marques when I was a sprog too.

First being a Mondial and second being a 512BB so comparing against those I guess the 360 is much more modern and light years ahead in the tech department.. :hmmm:

 

[Nosevi]

I think there is maybe a difference in how each era is viewed in relation to age too Pete. I'm only a spring chicken at 37 you see :laugh:

Your more than welcome to come and have a good nosey around ours during the winter should you wish and if it would be helpful whilst your mulling things over :thumbsup:

Very much appreciated, might well take you up on that

My Dad also had a couple of older marques when I was a sprog too.

First being a Mondial and second being a 512BB so comparing against those I guess the 360 is much more modern and light years ahead in the tech department.. :hmmm:

Yep, guess it all depends what you're comparing to.

 

[francisn]

My definition of "Old School" relates to the technology and therefore how it drives. For me does it have, 1 Electronic Traction Control 2 Has it go so complicated that the ECU's have a "Slow Down" or Engine Management Light" that can come on to warn you of impending doom 3 Are all the electronics on a Canbus system. All of these reflect the "Modernity" of the car design and how it feels to drive (the more "Systems" it has to "Help" the driver - the less involving it is to drive = less fun).
Some cars might have one of the above but still feel Old School , but from my experience two or all of the above = modern, so the driver isnt in full control.

I totally get why some people enjoy driving an older car with none of the above, as the driving experience can be more satisfying.

I am not knocking Francis older car as its well looked after, but can you imagine retrofitting some modern electronics to the car ? It would light the dash up like a Christmas tree, warning of impending doom, with warnings that everything is about to explode/fall off :laugh:. Meanwhile without the modern electronics Francis remains oblivious to imminent nuclear Armageddon under the bonnet :laugh: and can enjoy driving his car for many many years.

In fact Simon, my water pump did without any warning let go a couple of weeks ago with a spectacular cloud of steam from the engine lid vent. Not sure if I would have got any warning lights from a modern car!

My car has all the info it needs on the dash. Oil pressure, oil temp and water temp. There aren't any electronics to go wrong!

 

[Kyodo]

And you can fit golf clubs in them! :grin:

No Pete, just NO. You're not American. That space is for a large quantity of cheese, wine and beer from the return leg of a Euro trip. Everyone knows that.

 

[Nosevi]

No Pete, just NO. You're not American. That space is for a large quantity of cheese, wine and beer from the return leg of a Euro trip. Everyone knows that.

You're right, I'm frankly ashamed of myself for even thinking it :hide:

(I did grow up in North Carolina though. Perhaps I've not yet fully recovered :laugh: )

 

[A348W]

No Pete, just NO. You're not American. That space is for a large quantity of cheese, wine and beer from the return leg of a Euro trip. Everyone knows that.

I was thinking he should get a 1 months ban; but as he is the moderator...! At least Pete should do is "take yourself outside and have a word with yourself!":grin:

 

[Nosevi]

I was thinking he should get a 1 months ban; but as he is the moderator...! At least Pete should do is "take yourself outside and have a word with yourself!":grin:

:laugh:

 

[francisn]

I was thinking he should get a 1 months ban; but as he is the moderator...! At least Pete should do is "take yourself outside and have a word with yourself!":grin:

Moderators and committee members (which Pete currently is) have been banned in the past, but a very long time ago in a different era:wink3:

 

[Nosevi]

Right all, I've been sufficiently warned. I'll not mention the 'G' word again .......