makincorsac
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i think somebody who lives breathes and thinks about cars.... doesn't have to be anal about them but would just go out for a drive even though they don't need to go anywhere.. knows which cars drive and feel the best to be in and appreciates diesels don't count as a car but just a workhorse..
[Edited on 24-09-2011 by makincorsac]
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taylorboosh
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I dont think your a petrol head if you dont enjoy a fiddle
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corsadonk
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Originally posted by LeeM
people who buy diesels make the decision with their head, its the sensible option. theres no passion there. id say being a petrolhead is showing a passion for cars, driving, motorsport
Like he said.
I do over 30k a year in a Transit, but still go out for a pointless drive in my weekend car, just for fun.
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s4k1b
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Originally posted by Graham88
Sensible maybe if you want 60mpg, but thenmaybe that means they're not a petrolhead? 335d beemers with a map are probably about the same speed as my car, would I have one over mine? No because they sound crap, and with a big heavy engine upfront are nothing like a petrol car
Just to clarify, if I wanted a car to get me from a to b I would have a Diesel, but I wouldn't try saying it was a performance car.
[Edited on 24-09-2011 by Graham88]
if youre mazda n a 335 were side by side i know which one id choose. wudnt b the mazda
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waters
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Originally posted by john-d
I dont think your a petrol head if you dont enjoy a fiddle
and knowing what your fiddling with makes you a petrolhead imo
for instance, my brother has had ferraris and lambos and knows about cars, but, ask him to point out a part of an engine ie the fuel pump and he hasn't got a clue.....he couldn't even open the boot (engine cover) on his lambo
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taylorboosh
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I wouldnt say you needed to be an expert but having a go is always good
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waters
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Originally posted by john-d
I wouldnt say you needed to be an expert but having a go is always good
i agree john, but I think a true petrolhead would at the very least know how to change oil or spark plugs.
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sc0ott
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Spirited drives where mpg is no issue.
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taylorboosh
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Agree on basic maint.
Spirited drives is a good shout but in todays world for most mpg will always be an issue
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Mertin
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Originally posted by john-d
How can some one who drives a derv be a PETROL head
Maybe owned petrol cars before?
For me, when I bought my diesel it was at a point where nothing petrol could match the running costs (particularly insurance as I was still young and building up NCB) So rather than settle for a lesser petrol or pay a stupid amount on insurance I gave the diesel a bash.
3 years on, I could go for a petrol car but now Im at the stage where id rather not waste money on running costs when I can run a similarly powered car cheaper, and also at the point in life where id rather put money away towards a house than have a car that I can take on track, boast about or get alot of noise out of
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sand-eel
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Originally posted by sc0ott
Somebody who was looking for a diesel but bought another ctr instead, imo.
That reminded me of my dad about 20 years ago went out to get a renault espace (for the young kids) and ended up coming home in a renault 21 turbo 
[Edited on 24-09-2011 by sand-eel]
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John
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Only a petrolhead if you sell your house to buy a Lamborghini.
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Graham88
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Originally posted by s4k1b
if youre mazda n a 335 were side by side i know which one id choose. wudnt b the mazda
Well so would I, Mazdas worth about 8k, 335 about 25k, no brainer really then sell it and buy an M3, the far more exciting car in the BMW range
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Steve
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You can be a petrol head doesn't mean you own a petrol heads car
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Matty.L
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someone who actually understands what goes into his car
and takes care in choosing parts
not just an ebay whore that buys chrome wolfrace alloys and a k&n 57i
before sticking a fli sub in the boot and driving around with his hood up
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sc0ott
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty.L
someone who actually understands what goes into his car
not just an ebay whore that buys chrome wolfrace alloys and a k&n 57i
before sticking a fli sub in the boot and driving around with his hood up
Funny how you seem to know the specific parts non petrol heads buy 
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taylorboosh
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I think taste is irrelevant. More a love of cars
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chrisritch
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Petrolheads have powdercoated lower arms
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big eck
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quote:
Originally posted by john-d
I think taste is irrelevant. More a love of cars
Best quote so far in this thread.
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3CorsaMeal
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I think a real petrolhead won't always take the most sensible option, the love for a car will overide any feeling of comprimise.
Everyone loves cars, the same way everyone loves beautiful woman, but you can't really call yourself a love god if you have just settled for 2nd best.
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3CorsaMeal
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a petrolhead pays twice as much for a corrado with twice the mileage instead of getting the golf with less miles, less money and less likely to go wrong
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by Mertin
What about a petrolhead that drives a diesel
what he said tbh, Id like to think i was a petrol head as i like all aspects of cars (would love to be more mechanically minded to).
and if i had the choice well... no if i could afford to go back to petrol i would be there in a shot but derv will have to do and tbh... i cant fault my current car at all does everything i need it to do.
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fazza
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Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
a petrolhead pays twice as much for a corrado with twice the mileage instead of getting the golf with less miles, less money and less likely to go wrong
Less cost to replace parts when they go wrong aswel
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JamesMc
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I have always thought its someone who has a decent amount of knowledge and appreciates a good car no matter of fuel type etc, i cant remember who it was but it was a interview with a celebrity and they said to him you love cars he said replied yes but i dont drive them i just like to collect them as i appreciate the hardwork, engineering and beauty behind them.
So you dont necessarily have to drive your car for no reason i think you need to have a decent amount of respect for the automobile as a whole.
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Tomnova16
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Someone who doesn't worry about mpg or the price of insurance or tax and buys a car for the car
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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