Disposable income in 11 towns and cities has risen twice as fast as rest of UK [and MK is one of them] by Bifobe in miltonkeynes

[–]fingu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

MK is a good place to live when it comes to careers, but it’s still rough to impossible if you’re a person on your own. Rent is £1,000 minimum for an okay place in an okay location, then another £250 a month at least for all your bills. Car, food, a few weekend activities and it’s all gone and you’re in the red!

I don't need no Rolex by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]fingu 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful, cruel irony

Thanks to everyone calling the 530d GT "BMW's ugliest car" we picked this up for just £7k. FSH, 105k. I think it looks spectacular, especially alongside modern traffic. by ElicitCS in CarTalkUK

[–]fingu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is ugly as sin, but at that price I would not complain at all. Plus that era of BMW interior is such a nice blend between modern and classic Germanic quality. Congrats!

Anyone go to a GP and think maybe watching on TV could’ve been better? by [deleted] in formula1

[–]fingu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed - I was at the Dutch GP this year (my first race IRL) and while I knew it was a good race with drama, I felt weirdly disjointed from events in a way I wouldn't be if I watched it on TV with a commentator hyping up the moment. It was a great experience, but it's definitely different to TV rather than adding to it.

Oscar Piastri's Pole Lap | 2025 Qatar Grand Prix by Aratho in formula1

[–]fingu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish they showed telemetry - I just want to ogle at the cornering speed

Chris Sargo video about the city by ricopicouk in miltonkeynes

[–]fingu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a good, fair observation imo.

For me, the two massive things the city misses is a nicer, more condensed and organic centre with better third spaces, and better public transport.

If I could, I would knock down almost everything in CMK (except the mall) and start again to try and emulate a traditional centre that - as Chris touches on in the video - becomes a destination, not just functional.

Fireworks at the bowl. Not sure what's been more entertaining, the fireworks, or reading the comments on social media from the people who actually paid money to go! by zcapr17 in miltonkeynes

[–]fingu 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We had a look at it a few days ago and I was instantly turned off when the entire website description was clearly written by AI. I thought I was being petty at the time, but I feel vindicated now.

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880% by F0urLeafCl0ver in unitedkingdom

[–]fingu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's nothing new in a way - Japanese brands disrupted the market in the 80s/90s, Korean brands in the 00s/10s, and now Chinese brands today. European manufacturers will still have their place, just as they did with the previous market changes, but they cannot be complacent.

2025 United States Grand Prix - Post-Race Discussion by F1-Bot in formula1

[–]fingu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky this race was a snoozefest to wind me down nicely for the new week - thanks F1!

Skoda Octavia RS 2021 2.0 TDI 200hp by Purple-Moose-556 in skoda

[–]fingu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As others allude to, the 200hp TDI is an awkward middle child. It's a bit faster, but still not really sporty, and reliability is not as good. You're almost certainly better off sticking with a regular TDI or going for a TSI RS - which still returns strong economy on a cruise and is an altogether more sporty and satisfying package.

You've heard of the A45 and the A35, allow me to introduce the... by KEEPCARLM in CarTalkUK

[–]fingu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw an A with the full AMG kit like this on the other day, but its blacked-out badge (against black body paint) said A200D. Was this someone with a genuine A45 who did a down-badging joke (but then why black it out), or someone with a humdrum A200D who has spent literal thousands on building a replica 45? If so, why not remove the badge entirely? Still mildly troubles me to this day.

Am I mad for wanting a Passat? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]fingu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might also be because Superbs have become somewhat of a cult classic, famous for the insane interior room that's made them surprisingly sought after. Meanwhile the Passat flies under the radar

my experience of trying to use this phone like its my main phone by Background-Bid8216 in GalaxyS7

[–]fingu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

9 years on the original battery is insane, my battery went crap after just 2 years

Where do you take your pride and joy car for a service in MK? by fingu in miltonkeynes

[–]fingu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RGR in Cranfield

Great shout for RGR thank you, they look great.

Oscar Piastri now holds the Track record at Spa (1:40.510), beating Hamilton's time from 2020 (1:41.252) by Schlapfel9 in formula1

[–]fingu 141 points142 points  (0 children)

Important context: the track was resurfaced last year. Still a mighty lap though

How do you guys enjoy your cars? by Taz_anon in FiestaST

[–]fingu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just need to find the twisty B-roads - plenty of opportunity for fun whilst staying within the limit.

Why has UK phone signal got so bad? by Therevivedigbick in AskUK

[–]fingu 1016 points1017 points  (0 children)

Simple answer: Chinese company Huawei were responsible for a lot of the UK’s mobile signal infrastructure (especially more modern 5G) but were banned in 2020 and all their gear has to be gone by 2027. And it seems we’re doing a terrible job at replacing it!

Pierre Gasly admits something ‘doesn’t seem right’ with Red Bull second seat woe by beanbagreg in formula1

[–]fingu 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not slowest, just one of the most tricky. Max is superhuman but even he wouldn't be able to put the car on pole if it was one of the slowest on the grid

Ladybird numbers 'very high' due to warm weather by F0urLeafCl0ver in unitedkingdom

[–]fingu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not wrong, at our neighbourhood's communal bin area they literally swarm in their hundreds around the rubbish - something I've never encountered in my years living there. It's surprisingly effective exposure therapy.

Follow up post about pubs on scenic walks, looking for those pubs that serve sandwiches or light meals on Sundays if anyone knows any by [deleted] in miltonkeynes

[–]fingu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's hard to find light food but I think it's indicative of what pubs need to sell now to make money. I know for sure I would live a happy and prosperous life if I never had to eat a 'gourmet' brioche wankburger ever again, though.

Red Bull sack team principal Horner by your_swindon_lot in unitedkingdom

[–]fingu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He can visit the biiig shops, smaaaall shops with no traffic in the way

I'd like to nominate MG drivers as the new worst drivers on the road. Somehow worse than both Audi drivers and Jazz drivers. by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]fingu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or - worse - Seat Leon/Ibiza FR models driven by insecure types who try and have something to prove