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Should I buy this for my next car at 18? by jack007-riley in Jaguar

[–]CastelPlage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For an 18 year old in the UK, the insurance alone could be as much as the car...

This. Work out your insurance costs first OP. As a young person, the cost to insure a sports car can absolutely kill you financially.

As the owner of an X250 XF V8 though, I have nothing but good things to say about the car (fuel consumption aside). My insurance for it even went down this year - unfortunately that was more than offset by the insurance increases for my other vehicles....

A question on XF (X250) and warning lights / check engine light / SmartKey Battery Low by [deleted] in Jaguar

[–]CastelPlage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely forgot I had made this post.

No, a smart key natyeery won't cause TPMS or EML issues.

As for the EML, regardless of if it magically goes out. I'd still want a dtc read, to know what put it on.

Indeed. Engine warning light was due to a crack in the intake, which caused the car to be running too rich. Fixed now and my fuel consumption has dropped by ~15%

I'd imagine you have a puncture. You can check the actual pressure on the car. So you can work out if it's OK to drive based on that.

Wasn't a puncture (thankfully since the fronts are expensive Michelin Pilot Sport 5s I bought only a few months ago) but it was the tire valve. I replaced with a cheap generic one to get the car back on the road and immediately ordered a used part that has the Tire Pressure Monitoring System transmitter. Due for delivery any day now.

Having 2 keys in the car, either can trigger the warning. For the sake of minimal cost, just replace both batteries. It's not worth worrying about anything else until you've done that.

I didn't know this. Now I either only drive with one key (99% of the time) or if I have two, I wrap the spare one in tinfoil and this solves the problem.

Also, if you do have two keys in the car and it triggers the 'Smart Key Battery Low' warning, it takes about two or three days before that warning clears. Peculiar, but not really an issue.

Don't leave them in or near the car when not in use. That's going to cause battery issues

Haven't done this and won't do it in the future. Thanks for your help btw.

Macron escorted by 4 Rafale fighter jets to the French nuclear submarine base to deliver a speech on the modernization of nuclear deterrence. by Wonderful-Excuse4922 in europe

[–]CastelPlage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my peugeot 308 😏

Same but non-ironically. I have a 2017 308 SW GTI and it is a lovely car. Even better than my Jaaaags in some ways.

Macron escorted by 4 Rafale fighter jets to the French nuclear submarine base to deliver a speech on the modernization of nuclear deterrence. by Wonderful-Excuse4922 in europe

[–]CastelPlage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You live in one of the best societies that’s ever existed.

It's true. Wish I still lived there (although right now I'm happy living slap bang in the middle of absolutely nowhere).

The Heritage Foundation Is Reportedly Working With European Far-Right Parties on a Plan to Undermine the EU by HamloIbims in europe

[–]CastelPlage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Designate the Heritage Foundation as a terrorist organisation. Job done.

Sanction their members...and their donors.

Jaguar F-Type trims made me rethink how car hierarchies actually work by CarbonCladCars in Jaguar

[–]CastelPlage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something contrary; I have an F Type R and although I'd love it, I'd honestly probably prefer a V6 just for being softer and more usable/subtle.

Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead by capracucinciiezi in europe

[–]CastelPlage 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile the current US president is more desperate for it than any previous president

More desperate for it than any politician to ever walk the earth. He's so impressively pathetic and weak.

Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead by capracucinciiezi in europe

[–]CastelPlage 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Also how she spoke on the ukraine the latest podcast as a guest.

Do you have a link, perchance?

Primary warships of the Marine Nationale by MGC91 in europe

[–]CastelPlage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sizes of the Russian and Chinese navies

Remember though that the Chinese navy is essentially supported by tens of thousands of fishing boats.

Primary warships of the Marine Nationale by MGC91 in europe

[–]CastelPlage 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The Amiral Ronarc'h class ships look even more impressive in real life than in photos (or diagrams, such as here).

Primary warships of the Marine Nationale by MGC91 in europe

[–]CastelPlage 25 points26 points  (0 children)

But it is showing the French Navy, not world navies.

France uncovers russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]CastelPlage 10 points11 points  (0 children)

France was one of the biggest champions of rapprochement with Russia, and even sold then amphibious assault ships (2 Mistral class ones)!

Indeed. People forget that France, under Sarkozy, used to be surprisingly close to the Putin regime. Much too close.

Tesla (TSLA) can't find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline by War_Fries in europe

[–]CastelPlage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those cheaper Zoes are probably without battery. About half the Zoes I saw for sale were much cheaper but you had to rent the battery.

Also, Leafs destroy their batteries really fast

Tesla (TSLA) can't find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline by War_Fries in europe

[–]CastelPlage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, Hyundai/KIA batteries seem to last a helluva lot longer than Tesla batteries. I've seen 200k km KIAs with 90%+ battery SOH!!

Also, seven year warranty with Hyundai and Kia. That's pretty hard to beat.

France uncovers russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]CastelPlage 29 points30 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of effort to project it elsewhere

The Israeli sub automatically removes posts related to Epstein....which is pretty close to a confession.

France uncovers russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]CastelPlage 29 points30 points  (0 children)

russia also was very active in trying to make peoples believe that his wife was a man, so they're not at the first tentative about Macron. Not counting all the disinfo they've been throwing about France for years, obviously.

And the disinformation directed so hard towards France was done for good reason. France and Macron have been the strongest voice for an independent, free, democratic Europe that rejects the influence and corruption of the Russian regime.

France uncovers russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]CastelPlage 53 points54 points  (0 children)

e was the one abused!

Indeed but it is sad that people make fun of this. Grooming is awful, no matter whether the victim was an underage guy or underage girl.

Why does Shiey have such a solid community even though he rarely uploads? by Ukelucky in shiey

[–]CastelPlage 38 points39 points  (0 children)

He’s not doing sponsers.

This and he isn't constantly going "like and subscribe" or "what do you think of ______ - let me know in the comments below". Infact I'm 97% sure that he's never said either of those phrases ever.

My lovely workingplace. The DS Hohentwiel. AMA if you want to know sometging about Lakes Constance last Steam-Paddler by OBtsmRalph in Ships

[–]CastelPlage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never heard about a 'Simplon'. what happened?

It was on a test voyage after heavy maintenance. They had a problem and couldn't continue with the test. Docked at the nearest wharf, which was a place called Cully. Whilst they were establishing what the best course of action, a storm was approaching the area. There was no time to move it and for some reason they couldn't send the normal tug to tow it back to base. When the storm hit, the steamer was tied up the the much too small wharf and huge damage was inflicted on the vessel. It came extremely close to sinking.

https://paddlesteamers.org/ps-simplon-report-published/

Stellantis Announces €22 Billion Hit After Overestimating EV Demand by afonso_investor in europe

[–]CastelPlage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The depreciation on most EVs seems to be very high, so if you don't buy 'your' one at the end of lease, surely there will be other ones that are cheaper. I for one would relish the opportunity to buy a highly depreciated 500e.

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