That car is quite sexy if you give it a chance.
Buddy: 1998-2009
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PINGAS!!!!
It's stupid but I think I like it.
First things first, objectively this car is about a million times worse than the BMW. There's absolutely no way it can get close to the BMWs excellence when it comes to driving and there's no argument to be had here. The only aspect where the Lancia is better than the BMW are ride comfort, brakes and probably engine, altough I admit that comparing diesel and petrol isn't really fair.
However, yesterday as I put my driving gloves on and started the engine it all became clear. The BMW is driving tool, and a great one at that, but the Lancia is an automobile. Or to put it another way, in the BMW you are a wanker, in the Lancia you are a gentleman. It's not about what it can do, it's about how it makes you feel.
I know this sounds like a lot of bs, and that with any shadow of a doubt the BMW is the better car and that we all should just forget about the Lancia. But it's not. Do you know all that's said about italian cars character? Well, it's absolutely true.
Lack of charisma can be fatal.
Visca Catalunya!
Or at least you feel it is.
I understand the 'soul' of a product, but you get soul from a sexy toaster. in the end it still converts heat into delicious toast.
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Reliability is indeed overrated.
Now the sunroof is leaking badly. The car is back at the dealer.
Lack of charisma can be fatal.
Visca Catalunya!
I once did that with the E30 I used to have
D'oh.
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that thing is like hektik P plate spec now, rolling on old school BBS rims.
Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."
Well I hope the interior dried out.
8 months sitting in your swamps wouldn't of helped.
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it was baked dry! interior was redone last i saw it acually..
Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."
Thats probably for the best....Get rid of the old dash and fix the leaking clutch master cylinder (located, through German Wisdom, to be only accessible once the ENTIRE DASH is removed.)
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Fiset test is due.
Is it practical?
Yes quite. It's a big car with plenty of space everywhere except for rear head room. So keep tall people in the front seats and you'll be fine.
Is it economical?
That rather depends on how heavy is you right foot. If the answer is very then no. But if you relax and try to drive carefully then it's not so bad.
Is it fun to drive?
As in G-forces and sideways action? No. But every time I overtake someone in an expensive german car I can't help but bit a little bit happy inside.
Will it break down all the time?
Of course. It's italian and they do that sort of thing. It's part of the charm.
Is it easy to park?
It's not bad, but it's quite a big car and the turning circle isn't exactly tight. So better find big spaces.
What if I go to a Shopping Centre and get chased by baddies in a Corvette?
It will be very handy... to them. Because when they can catch you they won't be able to fit you in the Vette's boot. But you'll fit perfectly in the Lancia's boot.
Is it green?
No. It's blue and has a black roof.
Can I afford it?
Well, nobody is buying cars now, and usually no one wants relatively affordable italian cars. So while at the dealer just haggle hard until you can afford it. Trust me, eventually you'll get to that point.
What If I'm asked to take part in a beach assault with the Royal Marines?
The electrics will go berserk. And that'll only be the start of your problems...
Lack of charisma can be fatal.
Visca Catalunya!
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