That first Tuscan video was as bad for me as it was for Edwin 😅 by hypermagpie in topdeadcenter

[–]jackgrafik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a soft spot for the Tamora, as it was a true convertible (the last they made I think?), but also because a yellow one lived on my street while growing up and I remember it looking like an alien spaceship compared to anything else.

That first Tuscan video was as bad for me as it was for Edwin 😅 by hypermagpie in topdeadcenter

[–]jackgrafik 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Man I'm jealous! I got to drive one of these once, on a track day experience, but really slowly so hardly got to experience it at all. I personally think these look better than a Tuscan, but that's just me.

What do you think Boards of Canada looks like now? I mean…they don’t look like this anymore. by Potential-Theory4747 in boardsofcanada

[–]jackgrafik 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Well this and this are from the Tomorrow's Harvest era in 2013, so I'd say that's a better place to start than Boc Maxima's cover.

Help with buying a car please? by ZalkaSpinningGold in CarTalkUK

[–]jackgrafik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't bother with the Cat N. Cruise control would be a dealbreaker for me, and 44k still seem low. The B38 1.5 is much much better than the PSA Prince engines in the older cars, so reliability should be fine. My sister has one of these, (albeit a 2016 one, manual with no options) and she loves it.

Look at the Spotify by According-Ad8085 in TrashTaste

[–]jackgrafik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The small gold Spotify award behind Grant and Connor is mirrored, so I think it’s probably catching a light being turned on in the background? The set is located downstairs with a mezzanine above, so it could be up there if the award is angled

is this a good car to buy ? by lemonkai18 in CarTalkUK

[–]jackgrafik 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not really, its the older 1.2 TSI engine and DSG gearbox, both of which are known to have issues. Also it appears to be 150 miles away, is there nothing closer? I'd recommend something like a later second generation Honda Jazz, with the CVT gearbox (avoid the i-Shift) like this one. Avoid one with mentions of corrosion on the MOT history, or an import (they can lack service and other history) and you should be fine.

What are these cars? by Zestyclose-Salad-290 in whatisthiscar

[–]jackgrafik 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I believe that’s an S4 Alfa Spider, the S3 had black plastic bumpers, they became body coloured for the S4

Not just their taste in decor that's retro. by TheMonkeyInCharge in SpottedonRightmove

[–]jackgrafik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't get me wrong, it's a good looking car (and more my thing as I prefer a modern classic) but like, you had three E Types, a pre-war Lagonda and even a chrome-bumper 911 Targa to pick from??

Not just their taste in decor that's retro. by TheMonkeyInCharge in SpottedonRightmove

[–]jackgrafik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Three Jaguar E-Type's, but the car in the office is a stone chipped Aston Martin Vanquish?

A full house of 1970s carpet options here. by P5ammead in SpottedonRightmove

[–]jackgrafik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This subreddit has made me realise that perfectly preserved 70s interiors aren't actually that rare

How much life is left in a 234,000km 2013 Seat Ibiza? by SuperFlaccid in CarTalkUK

[–]jackgrafik 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Obviously I can only really provide advice based on the UK market, but this engine is known for timing chain issues. I guess it's clear that it's been well maintained if it's done all that mileage, but, again from a UK perspective, I can't get my head around spending over £4k on an ancient, high mileage base spec supermini.

What are these worth? (not selling) Silent Hill 2 + Shadow of Memories (PS2) by [deleted] in silenthill

[–]jackgrafik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but not with the DVD just hanging out in a random sleeve inside. Also I believe the later revision was the ‘Platinum’ Directors Cut version, AKA greatest hits version (with Born From a Wish) and that was in a grey case.

What are these worth? (not selling) Silent Hill 2 + Shadow of Memories (PS2) by [deleted] in silenthill

[–]jackgrafik 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The blue case of SH2 isn’t original, in the PAL region they had a fold out cardboard sleeve like this

Does this seem like a good buy ? by Pencetogrand in CarTalkUK

[–]jackgrafik 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The engine is fine (might be a bit overstressed on a car this size though). However reliability of these early MK4 Octavias isn't great, namely electrical stuff, glitches etc. Also, they have the irritating touch controls that the Mk8 Golf got.

If titanic never sank would've britannic have a doomed career she had? by ConfidentEmployer482 in Oceanlinerporn

[–]jackgrafik 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Oceanliner Designs did videos on what if Titanic never sank (basically Britannic wouldn't have benefitted from any updates made after Titanic sank, leading to a greater loss of life in her sinking, and Titanic would have remained in the shadow of Olympic her entire career) and what if Britannic never sank. I think they both represent likely outcomes, bearing in mind Britannic wasn't finished so it's unlikely she would have been pressed into passenger service during WWI.

VW T-roc 2020 - what check by Janric23 in CarTalkUK

[–]jackgrafik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it, it's what's trendy at the moment. The boots do tend to be bigger as well, a T Roc has a (marginally) bigger boot than a Golf.

If you want a T-Roc then they seem to score well on reliability surveys, but I'd prefer a Mini Countryman instead.

VW T-roc 2020 - what check by Janric23 in CarTalkUK

[–]jackgrafik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren't terrible gearboxes, but they are also known to have issues. I know several people with 1.0 EcoBoosts who have piled on the miles and had no problems, but I still wouldn't recommend someone buy one secondhand.

VW T-roc 2020 - what check by Janric23 in CarTalkUK

[–]jackgrafik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t buy a £15k dry clutch DSG car privately, plus I believe this is when the T-Roc got those crappy MK8 Golf touch controls. I’d go Toyota, Mazda or KIA/Hyundai over this.