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Vauxhall Omega 2.0 16v //Road Test
Rear-wheel-drive, straight four, and a big ol' wheelbase make a real classic driving experience. We take to the Yorkshire B-roads to find out how the 2-litre Omega handles.
We cover the performance, handling, braking, as well as the design, interior details and anything else that appeals to the driving enthusiast. Why not watch another? ua-cam.com/play/PL93YUmLSLvcb-dJ2ZHrF-fYf-flInNWTh.html
From full-on road tests of driver's cars to immersive tours of where to drive them. Espuela Grande is a place for proper driving, great scenery, and (hopefully) interesting details.
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Saab 9000 Turbo //Road Test
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The curious case of an executive car made by Saab. In the 9000 T16 there's leather seats, a turbocharged engine, and a whole lot more. We take to the B-roads to find out what it's like. Thanks to specialists Two Stroke to Turbo for lending us this fine example of an early Saab 9000 T16. We cover the performance, handling, braking, as well as the design, interior details and anything else that a...
Saab 900 convertible T16+ //Road Test
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We spool up the turbo on this classic Saab 900 T16 convertible to find out if it could be the ultimate sports-cruiser-convertible. Thanks to specialists Two Stroke to Turbo for lending us this special example. It is for sale, so get in touch twostroketoturboparts.co.uk/contact-us.php if you're interested. It's in superb condition and also features a very neat T5 engine management conversion - y...
VW Polo GT //Road Test
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The sensible GT does have a playful side. We hustle this warm hatch along a B-road to find out exactly how fun a sporty Polo can be without the 'i' in GTI. Turns out that when you put your foot down, it sure can drink petrol! Thanks to Bedford Car Centre for the loan of this particular Polo GT. Still for sale at www.bedfordcarcentre.co.uk/used-cars/volkswagen-polo-1-4-act-bluegt-5dr-bedford-202...
BMW 120d E82 coupe //Road Test
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Can you combine the ultimate driving experience with 50 mpg? We go out in BMW's little 1-series coupe with the N47 turbodiesel to find out. The answer is mostly yes but there are a few sacrifices. And the stability control is quite cruel in converting any thought of oversteer into plow-style understeer... Thanks to Bedford Car Centre for the loan of this superb example of a 120d. Always nice to...
MGF Adjustable Dampers
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Does combining Hydragas and trick dampers make the ultimate MGF road and track setup? We try out a couple of settings on the road and also chat Cadwell Park settings to give you an idea. Big thanks to GAZ for supplying these dampers. They are really rather good but then again I've not tried others! There's lots of choice out there. If you liked this video, don't forget to like, comment & subscr...
B6276 //Road Review
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An epic B-road across the North Pennines, from Brough north to Middleton-in-Teesdale. It bucks and weaves across the mountain tops then flows through the valley further north. We take a BMW 528i to find out what it's like. Part of a series covering great drives across the country, looking at the road and the scenic attractions along the way. And perhaps something to ease the lockdown blues. Fro...
BMW 528i E39 //Road Test
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Is the 528i the best car in the world? A full-on road test over the hills and mountains of the Pennines ought to be enough to find out. A six-cylinder up front, manual gearbox in the middle, drive going to the rear spells classic BMW, while there's all the cleverness of a 1990s executive car at the top of its game to make the rest of the package pretty special. Does it add up? Well watch and fi...
BMW Z3 //Road Test
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Driving an immaculate 1.9 Z3 in the Peak District, roof down, engine fizzing away, controls fresh and precise... I was surprised how much I didn't miss the six-cylinder. We push the car to the limit, cover the performance, handling, braking, as well as the design, interior details and anything else that appeals to the driving enthusiast. Why not watch another? ua-cam.com/play/PL93YUmLSLvcb-dJ2Z...
Renault 20 TX //Road Test
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Driving the rustic French dream that is the Renault 20, and this one is the sporty TX with the rather less sporty 3-speed automatic gearbox. Find out how we get on in the Peak District with this rare classic. We push the car to the limit, cover the performance, handling, braking, as well as the design, interior details and anything else that appeals to the driving enthusiast. Why not watch anot...
Volvo C70 //Road Test
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Five cylinders on a budget? The C70 is a worthy alternative to the Mercedes CLK, or if you're just after a more comfortable Saab. This one is the base 2.4-litre naturally aspirated 20v 5-pot with the manual gearbox. I mistakenly thought it was the turbo... and then tried to pretend it wasn't so slow! Good performance for what it was though. We push the car to the limit, cover the performance, h...
Saab 9-3 Aero X //Road Test
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Like a Turbo X, only more red. Is this the ultimate performance Saab? We take to the B-roads to find out what this 2.8-litre turbo V6 all-wheel-drive super-Saab can do. This particular car is for sale at reknowned Saab specialists Two Stroke to Turbo: twostroketoturboparts.co.uk/ We push the car to the limit, cover the performance, handling, braking, as well as the design, interior details and ...
Focus Focus Mk1 //Car Stories
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Best car ever? Quite possibly, and all by chance. Here's the story of my early Focus Ghia, bought with 27,000 miles on it, then sold a couple of years later with twice as many again. One of a series of travel memories that dig up old media on dusty hard drives. From full-on road tests of driver's cars to immersive tours of where to drive them. Espuela Grande is a place for the most exciting, be...
MGF Toyosports Exhaust
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How does it sound? We compare the old vs this new Toyosports stainless steel exhaust on the MGF VVC. A couple things to note: The car already has a 4-2-1 from Mike Satur fitted. The footage of the original exhaust included a bit of rattling from a loose heat shield. The footage of the new exhaust was taken after 150 miles of 'bedding in'. If you liked this video, don't forget to like, comment &...
Saab 9-3 Convertible //Car Stories
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My most loved and lost, this one. The story of my dream car ...and a nightmare ending. One of a series of travel memories that dig up old media on dusty hard drives. From full-on road tests of driver's cars to immersive tours of where to drive them. Espuela Grande is a place for the most exciting, beautiful, and interesting ways and places to travel. If you liked this video, don't forget to lik...
Road Review// Stilton to Oundle
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Road Review// Stilton to Oundle
Mercedes C250 & E300 //Car Stories
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Mercedes C250 & E300 //Car Stories
B664 //Road Review
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B664 //Road Review
Fiat Panda 4x4 //Car Stories
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Fiat Panda 4x4 //Car Stories
Bourne to Melton Mowbray //Road Review
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Bourne to Melton Mowbray //Road Review
VW Camper World Tour //Car Stories
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VW Camper World Tour //Car Stories
B660 //Road Review
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B660 //Road Review
The Christmas Special
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The Christmas Special
MGF Winter Road Test
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MGF Winter Road Test
Saab 9-3 NG //Road Test
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Saab 9-3 NG //Road Test
MGF Tyres: new vs old
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MGF Tyres: new vs old
MGF power steering: on or off?
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MGF power steering: on or off?
Fiat Punto Evo //Road Test
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Fiat Punto Evo //Road Test
Rover 75 //Road Test
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Rover 75 //Road Test
What is the Peugeot 205 GT? //A Closer Look
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What is the Peugeot 205 GT? //A Closer Look

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @elricondelanostalgiadefran
    @elricondelanostalgiadefran 7 днів тому

    El Renault 25 Mónaco es una edición especial del Renault 25 que se lanzó en 1987, diseñada específicamente para ofrecer una experiencia de lujo y exclusividad dentro del segmento de berlinas medias-altas. Esta versión es emblemática dentro de la historia del Renault 25, un modelo que representó uno de los mayores esfuerzos de la marca francesa en cuanto a innovación y posicionamiento en el mercado europeo de vehículos de alta gama en los años 80. El Renault 25 Mónaco no estuvo disponible en todos los mercados en los que Renault operaba, ya que fue una edición limitada y su distribución estuvo más focalizada en países europeos con una alta demanda de berlinas de lujo y modelos más exclusivos, como el caso de Francia, donde la marca tenía una fuerte penetración de mercado. Gracias por este excelente video de un vehículo que apenas se ve por las calles.

  • @KingCast65
    @KingCast65 11 днів тому

    I had the exact same colour here in the US! Sold it for another C900T though :) Pedal feel on my Viggen is horrid. Needs upgrades.

  • @johnw8916
    @johnw8916 13 днів тому

    Does it have indicators?

  • @aidanbrophy2904
    @aidanbrophy2904 18 днів тому

    Beautiful car had one of these and the v6 turbo would like to get another one but very hard to find

  • @aidanbrophy2904
    @aidanbrophy2904 18 днів тому

    Great car had one or therse

  • @vincereynard4890
    @vincereynard4890 20 днів тому

    The Dampers, as fitted originally, had zero compression loading. Fitting firmer damping to the front puts loads on the body mount that it is not designed to take. This is because the load is not taken by the chassis but buy the body (on MGF). It will quite probably begin to crack. Look at the Racers - heavily reinforced at that point.

  • @chrisdunderdale
    @chrisdunderdale 24 дні тому

    Hope you’ve still got this one - in that specific spec, that was a hard to beat situation

  • @jimcameron4672
    @jimcameron4672 26 днів тому

    The 25 had fine tuning adjustment on the steering wheel to centre it up

  • @JLeman-me1xh
    @JLeman-me1xh Місяць тому

    Unfortunately, this vehicle was fitted with a DI. It is therefore no longer original.

  • @mikep9913
    @mikep9913 Місяць тому

    My father had one, I loved it. I used to sit in the driving seat in the garage and just marvel at the futuristic dashboard and all the electronics, especially the digital speedometer. That was the height technological progress back then!

  • @frankrault3190
    @frankrault3190 Місяць тому

    Stop smacking your lips all the time. It ruins your presentation which is good as such.

  • @MGRracing
    @MGRracing Місяць тому

    I didn't even realise it had electric steering.

  • @CynicalBastard511
    @CynicalBastard511 2 місяці тому

    Is he still alive? He hasn't posted anything since August of 2021.

  • @paulanderson7796
    @paulanderson7796 2 місяці тому

    This car here seems pretty reluctant in terms of power delivery. I had a 528i Steptronic auto which was considerably more lively - faster.

  • @MacDonaldElaine-v2q
    @MacDonaldElaine-v2q 2 місяці тому

    Lewis Mark Johnson Christopher Martin Donald

  • @MacDonaldElaine-v2q
    @MacDonaldElaine-v2q 2 місяці тому

    Garcia Charles Hernandez Robert Lopez John

  • @pawpawbandit3871
    @pawpawbandit3871 2 місяці тому

    that car is not steering right, I can tell by how much he's turning the wheel to turn

  • @VarnokGamer
    @VarnokGamer 2 місяці тому

    I have a 118D, its a great car, always puts a smile on my face to drive

  • @keithposter5543
    @keithposter5543 3 місяці тому

    Lovely things

  • @goranstevanovic4724
    @goranstevanovic4724 3 місяці тому

    I had a 2.9 V6, had a longer gearbox, it would do 3000 rpm at 120 km/h. It was 1000 rpm at 40 km/h in 5th, and you then add 10 km/h for each 500 rpm. V6 were heavier 1360 kg, and had shorter (stiffer) front springs. Fabulous car, but impossible to maintain where I live. Also very thirsty in urban driving with a V6.

  • @GrahamPhipps
    @GrahamPhipps 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic review. Thank you!!

  • @thierrymitchell5977
    @thierrymitchell5977 3 місяці тому

    french roads are terrible .... lol tell me about the UK ones :-)

  • @InfernalStateMachine
    @InfernalStateMachine 3 місяці тому

    Irresponsible to drive like this in a public road with other road users. Find a track

  • @ByronTrollpoe-u8p
    @ByronTrollpoe-u8p 3 місяці тому

    Halvorson Lakes

  • @jddarnes1131
    @jddarnes1131 3 місяці тому

    I had a Glacier Green 540i with English green leather. Car was fantastic.

  • @mickmolloy6594
    @mickmolloy6594 3 місяці тому

    From looking at the DVLA site this seems to be now scrapped. What a pity. There are only around 4 roadworthy 25 Monacos in the uk, and 2 that I know of in Ireland

  • @doubleplusgood3593
    @doubleplusgood3593 4 місяці тому

    Porno Glasses 😂

  • @barenekid9695
    @barenekid9695 5 місяців тому

    Car drives nicely .. WHEN it's Not Broken :-) Also sucks fuel and has Zero resale value. Also by now Rust has eaten up Most of them . Caveat emptor... kids. I've owned driven Saabs since 1984 .. Still do.. what i say IS accurate.

  • @hainsie1
    @hainsie1 5 місяців тому

    I have this set up and have used it on track. Sadly my spheres now need a re-gas, its all very crashy and hard, but looking forward to getting the precise handling back when they're done. Will try 2 and 5 clicks on the road and 4 and 9 on the track...

  • @Dranreb865
    @Dranreb865 5 місяців тому

    Roadsters for the teenage nannies

  • @redhotmouse
    @redhotmouse 6 місяців тому

    bought my VVC brand new with EVERY option then available (R-Reg) .. cost me a fortune (£1000+ for air con?!) Full cream leather and everything else. I took it to the south of France in 2001 for my honeymoon .. what a fabulous adventure. I have kept it since, and sadly it has stayed in a garage for the past 8 years on flat tyres. never going to sell it though .. so I need a specialist to come get it, get it fixed and back on the road. Anyone who knows a specialist, get them to PM me. Maybe it's time.

  • @RetroLindsay
    @RetroLindsay 6 місяців тому

    Love your mg f videos, really shows the beauty of these classics

  • @davidparkin9017
    @davidparkin9017 6 місяців тому

    It uses rubberized plastic on top of the dash which is excellent. You might want to lower the steering wheel position. Tires work best at 35psi. Lower control arm bushings need to be checked twice a year. Mine has 264,000 miles. It doesn't leak anything. I have owned it for twenty years and only the driver's seat and the headlight lenses show wear. Mine is an estate. 528iT.

  • @jamieboyd448
    @jamieboyd448 7 місяців тому

    I like this guys reviews, wish he had more

  • @Chris-iu5ol
    @Chris-iu5ol 7 місяців тому

    Well it is and never was, the picture of an executive saloon of its time! I am from this time. this car has always been more of a car for the educated car connoisseur. Hence the low sales on this and GM fucked up the whole brand like they did with the German Opel brand.

  • @SLAmey-mu9hd
    @SLAmey-mu9hd 7 місяців тому

    Great review... Light-hearted but informative.

  • @lukesmith2245
    @lukesmith2245 7 місяців тому

    car looks so nice

  • @bag2963
    @bag2963 8 місяців тому

    Hi, great videos mate, why did you stop?

    • @EGMedia1
      @EGMedia1 7 місяців тому

      Thanks! I'm now working at Classic & Sports Car, and sadly don't have time for videos these days.

    • @bag2963
      @bag2963 7 місяців тому

      @@EGMedia1 Best wishes! thank you.

    • @bag2963
      @bag2963 7 місяців тому

      @@EGMedia1 Maybe you combine these like Doug Demuro? Or Harry's garage and Evo, do you know their stories?

    • @EGMedia1
      @EGMedia1 7 місяців тому

      @@bag2963 I do! Have followed them for a long time. Perhaps someday.

  • @hundreyek2056
    @hundreyek2056 8 місяців тому

    how much cost ? im from poland .

  • @bbehzadi413
    @bbehzadi413 8 місяців тому

    Not going to lie I have a 02 9-5 aero wagon (estate) manual and I don’t see myself parting with it. These cars just feel special and even compared with my modified Subaru STI it’s a lot of fun. My next goal is a Viggen or 9-3 hatch and make it more track oriented.

  • @simonh870
    @simonh870 8 місяців тому

    I had a 528i SE manual just like that. The only things I didn't like was that it was slightly underpowered and the steering wheel was huge. A 530i Msport with manual gearbox would be perfect.

  • @supersaabclaire
    @supersaabclaire 9 місяців тому

    SAAB FOREVER ❤❤❤

  • @supersaabclaire
    @supersaabclaire 9 місяців тому

    SAAB FOREVER ❤❤❤

  • @cultoureblog5892
    @cultoureblog5892 9 місяців тому

    These cars are so god damn perfect!

  • @honahwikeepa2115
    @honahwikeepa2115 9 місяців тому

    We owned an 1998 AC Schnitzer 540i and a 1999 523i. Awesome cars. Gave the Schnitzer to our daughter to keep it in the family before we migrated abroad. Only two were bought into New Zealand. I'd buy another one tomorrow because I know them so well. Easy to work on.

  • @mds2465
    @mds2465 9 місяців тому

    My favorite Saab of all time is this one featured right here!

  • @CliffyLamb
    @CliffyLamb 9 місяців тому

    Had mine for 8 years, bought for £800 love it! It's a joy to drive on Northumbrian B roads and comfortable enough to have been all round Europe in it. As in reasonable condition but 24 years old now I have decided to keep it permanently and just spent £xxxxxx.00 restoring it. Now completely rebuilt engine with small mods, gearbox etc, new subframes.( bought some years ago when still available), suspension brakes etc and complete repaint. Only interior to smarten up. Yes the K series is prone to head gasket problems and a few difficult to resolve engine management issues. Thermostat removed from block and replaced with remote thermostat next to front radiator has solved any temperature / head problems for the for last 6 years. Will I get money back no... well not for another ten years or so if ever ...... But at 6" 2" with bad back it's the only small open top sports car I comfortably fit in and at 68 still provokes me to drive like i did as a teenager !!

  • @lameduck3630
    @lameduck3630 9 місяців тому

    Takes me back to the 80s and family holidays in France.

  • @saraofnorthwales
    @saraofnorthwales 10 місяців тому

    I think the MGF is a better car in every way than the TF. First, there seem to be rust problems with the TF, more so than the MGF. The suspension on the MGF, when working properly, is much better than any other car of it's type. The styling is the original perfect design - unlike the Jaguar S Type, which had a flawed initial design, this one cannot be improved by a facelift. Some seem to like the MX5 - the styling of that thing is "scoolboyish". The MGF is a fine Lady, not an unrully oaf or an inexperienced boy. Every MGF owner and driver is proud to be at the wheel of the finest MG Sports Car ever made. Thanks for your honest review. Nuff said.

  • @paulreilly3904
    @paulreilly3904 10 місяців тому

    The biggest change from the late 70's/early 80s and now is in NVH. Noise, vibration and harshness. I want my Citroën CX 2400 GTI back. My first car. And I loved it.