Seen lancia chrysler adverts

[jasonh131]

All the lancia's are coming over in rhd chrysler form ,
 can our euro friends get the lancia grills and badges for us ,, havent had a lancia foe 18 years or so  


http://www.chrysler.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=chrysler%2Bsearch
  
AND SUPERCHARGED TURBO   PETROL AND DIESEL
 
 any HF 4x4 

[mirafioriman]

I'm afraid they don't do anything for me in the looks department at least

[simon131]

I don't mind the shapes but they need to do something about the prices if they are to stand a chance of being competitive in the UK market.  Most UK buyers do a fair amount of research before they buy a new (or used!) car so they are unlikely to be fooled by the Chrysler badges.

Personally I quite like the shape of the Delta and Ypsilon - I agree that they're not inspiring but IMHO they're not ugly either.

[Rob 131]

Simon

I notice by your signature that you have had a 5 Series Update  Alright for some  Any pictures of the replacements. Did you consider anything else or is it a case of 5 Series Only. When I picked up my 520D late in 2007 from Cooper BMW Reading, there was a lovely 535 D Sport there that I really fancied  I would imagine performance wise it is superb. I e really prefer the Diesel Models to the Petrol and at one time I was a real Diesel Hater  .

As for the Lancia's they are quite agreeable in the looks department.

[simon131]

Well spotted Rob. Yes, I 'upgraded' to a 35 on the last day of June, so I've had the car for a few months now and it puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it!  I was a serious diesel hater too and was actually looking at V10 M5s (and was jerked about by Coopers at Cobham!) when I found this 535 d M Sport at my local dealer awaiting prep for sale.

Most people didn't notice I'd changed my car (which I wanted as some people at work question how I can afford it! not that it's any of their business!) as it's the same colour as the last one (carbon black) and with 172 alloys too, although my 525d had a black interior and this one has a 'light tan' interior. The main difference is what lurks under the bonnet!

The 535d is the same 3.0 litre block that was in my 525d but it has twin turbos delivering 282 bhp and 560Nm of torque - which is huge power. 0-62 is about 6.5secs which is quick for such a big car and makes 'spirited driving' all too easy. The first few days it was only giving me 17 mpg  (and AndyC can vouch for that!) but in everyday driving I get about 30, with 42 on a recent run to Norfolk - so not all bad.

Truth is, the 525d always lacked something and when I drove the 535d I realised what it was!

[Rob 131]

Simon

Sounds a great Drive. My 525i can shift with 230BHP. However to extract the performance it requires bouncing the Rev's off the 7,000 RPM Limiter  The Tan Interior I like (refer to my recent post on car cleaning for pictures). However, I believe it looks more worn then a black interior of a similar age. My conclusion is therefore it is alright in a Company Car, but not with my hard earned  . I managed to keep my Imola Red 330i Sport (a few cars ago) with Tan Interior in 1st Class Condition, usually by not letting people in the car  .

You must obviously like the look of this shape, having invested in another. Personally I am not that keen and think the new shape one looks far better  My Neighbour's Wife has a Metallic Black New Shape 535i and when parked near my car the comparison is obvious 

Did you not have a look at the E Class, A6 or XF 

[simon131]

I must admit that this is my first 5-series (other than the Aegean Blue Ltd 530i Sport I had a few years ago) with a light coloured interior - all of the others have been black leather, but the tan makes it feel like a totally different car.

I have considered all of cars you mentioned but can't see anything other than a 5-series sitting on drive for the foreseeable future.  The Merc still screams 'old man's car' (and my Dad has a Merc - so does Theo! (Sorry Theo! )), the A6 is far too "Volkswagen" for the money . As for the Jag - I like the outside but the interior isn't to my taste. A work mate of mine recently purchased a brand new 3.0D XF and I've spent a bit of time in it and it looks very 'British' - if you know what I mean and I wouldn't like to say how long the interior will last either - looks a bit cheap.

Yeah, I love the look of the e60, especially the rear flank curve into the high boot line. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I know - but I love it. 

[jasonh131]

OH!!!!!! this isn't the bmw drivers forum 
 get back to the lancia delta's topic 

[Rob 131]

I take your point Jason.

However Simon and I are both originally by Profession Quantity Surveyors (I still am to a certain degree, I think  ) and we are bioth working in the worst downturn in Construction the World has ever seen  with the worst hangover from the boom that can ever be imagined 

A bit of light banter during the day certainly takes my mind off it for a few minutes 

With reference to your comments Simon especially about the Jag, I have to agree  The A6 is also a bit VW ish. Mercs are for all ages over 30 (I am beginning to quite like them, I think )

However the back of a 5 Series is not Pretty as the picture shows (slightly pumped up Mk3 Granada . What is pretty is the rear on a S1 131 

[Thotos]

Mercs are for all ages over 30

That's why I like (some of) them    I am a tad over 30 in case you didn't know.....

However the back of a 5 Series is not Pretty as the picture shows (slightly pumped up Mk3 Granada . What is pretty is the rear on a S1 131 

Well... yes    But what is really pretty is the rear end of a Gamma Coupe  (there I go throwing in another model to annoy Jason but at least I am keeping to Lancia which is the subject of this thread  )

[simon131]

It's not the rear on view of the E60 that turns me on - but rather the view looking towards the rear from standing about 10 feet away from the drivers door when standing looking at the side-on view - if you know what I mean! There is a beautiful sweeping line from the top wing/lower roof which looks great. Also, the Sport looks lower than most cars and longer too, especially in black.

If I can take a decent pic of what I mean I'll post it up - but I'll have to have the local Poles wash it first!

[Andy c]

oh yes since my ride in simons car my bum cheeks are still clenched

[Rob 131]

Simon

Quote 'Let the Local Poles Wash it First'.

Car washing always has to be done by me  In additon out here it is great exercise due to the heat and is far worse then an hour on the Squash Court 

It also needs doing every week (both cars) without fail whereas in England I could stretch it out to fortnightly washes  .

Is the local car wash allowed to touch the Abarth   
 

[simon131]

No Rob,

The Abarth is washed and polished by me and me alone .

The trouble with a black car is that it gets dirty very quickly and also my 535 has 172 alloys which take ages to clean properly, especially as I don't possess a jet-wash . If I had plenty of spare time I'd obviously hand wash all of my cars myself, but for the sake of a fiver it isn't always worth me getting my hands wet - especially when I'm getting less and less free time to spend on my cars due to family commitments

BTW - I don't take it just anywhere - the place I use has been thoroughly 'tested' by people I know and came recommended.  

[n2oxide]

The only good looking Lancia is an OLD Lancia !

The only good Chrysler is an OLD Chrysler with a 492 cubic inch Hemi engine !

New Chrysler and New Lancia just turns me off !

Perry