reviews of a B9

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by Surrey Sam » Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:12 pm

Another review here, more on how it drives from a BMW fanboy point of view.

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by RS Owner » Tue Jan 23, 2018 1:57 pm

Surrey Sam wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:12 pm
Another review here, more on how it drives from a BMW fanboy point of view.

Did he get the back out 0:14?
OMG

Obviously the same event as STG (same roads etc) and this geezer says how comfy the suspension is.

On the whole a very positive review.
He concludes it's "Brilliant" and "best RS product ever"
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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by Surrey Sam » Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:19 pm

This time a Female perspective:

Sepang Blue B8 RS4, MY14, All option packs, B&O, Adv Key, Adapt Cruise, Pan Roof, Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust, + more.
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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by RIV » Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:56 pm

Who let her out the kitchen?

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by 535dboy » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:06 pm

We can read/watch all the reviews we want but as individuals we are all different so the only way to really know if it it any good (to us personally) is to drive the bloody thing
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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by Graeme4130 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:49 pm

RIV wrote:
Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:56 pm
Who let her out the kitchen?
Took a detour to the car in-between her normal kitchen and bedroom duties :)
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by Graeme4130 » Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:32 pm

Surrey Sam wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:12 pm
Another review here, more on how it drives from a BMW fanboy point of view.

Only just got around to watching this one, and it seems a really positive review
I quite like the reviewer as well, and it was nice to see a YouTube review that wasn't by a 13 year old or someone that irritates the crap out of you before they even show the car.
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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by MrHilario » Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:51 pm

graeme4130 wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:32 pm

I quite like the reviewer as well,
I like her too, seems pretty normal, and natural in front of the camera. If you look at her YouTube channel she comes from a proper motoring family, been around cars since day dot and her old man seems pretty well placed in the motoring industry.

The BBC and/or other tv organisations would do well to take her on board in my opinion.
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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by Graeme4130 » Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:41 pm

MrHilario wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:51 pm
graeme4130 wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:32 pm

I quite like the reviewer as well,
I like her too, seems pretty normal, and natural in front of the camera. If you look at her YouTube channel she comes from a proper motoring family, been around cars since day dot and her old man seems pretty well placed in the motoring industry.

The BBC and/or other tv organisations would do well to take her on board in my opinion.
I was referring to the review by Joe Achilles.
I did start watching the review by the girl, but switched off as soon as I saw she was dressed like something out of N-Dubz :)
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by MrHilario » Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:52 am

graeme4130 wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2018 4:41 pm

I did start watching the review by the girl, but switched off as soon as I saw she was dressed like something out of N-Dubz :)
N-dubz :lol:

In fairness, she is alright, others might disagree but give it a go :thumb:
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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by 535dboy » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:01 pm

Whilst you lot are perving over some bird, have you seen the autocar full road test which came out yesterday.
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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by Graeme4130 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:03 pm

535dboy wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:01 pm
Whilst you lot are perving over some bird, have you seen the autocar full road test which came out yesterday.
I guess that's only in the printed edition as I can't see it online
Good review ?
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by 535dboy » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:07 pm

graeme4130 wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:03 pm
535dboy wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:01 pm
Whilst you lot are perving over some bird, have you seen the autocar full road test which came out yesterday.
I guess that's only in the printed edition as I can't see it online
Good review ?
Yes I’m old fashioned (althoUgh same age as you!)and like to touch something - referring to the magazine not the bird earlier ...

4 star

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As per my other post elsewhere, they suggest drc not necessary

Then obvious comments about the noise (or lack of) compare to B8 / merc.
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2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by Graeme4130 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:08 pm

Cheers, I'll grab a copy of that today if I go near a newsagents
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Gone - 11/06 B7 RS4 Avant - black/black (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 05/13 B8 RS4 Avant - Suzuka grey (Daily drive & kids taxi)
Gone - 01/14 B8 RS5 Coupe - Short term car
Gone - 09/14 B8 RS4 Avant - Misano Red/Ceramics (Daily drive & kids taxi)

Current - 04/18 B9 Rs4 Nardo Grey
ZX10R Race bike - 210bhp and a few skid marks on the seat ;)

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Re: reviews of a B9

Post by 535dboy » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:11 pm

graeme4130 wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:08 pm
Cheers, I'll grab a copy of that today if I go near a newsagents
Don’t worry, I don’t think you need to cancel your order!
Currently :
2019 Porsche 992S (£21k of extra toys)
2019 Porsche Macan S (£18k of extra toys)
2015 Lotus Exige V6 ( c430bhp)
2019 Seat Ibiza excellence Lux! (115bhp, 3 cyl, dsg)
1987 Porsche 928S4
1967 Jaaag Mk2 3.4

Ex
2017 AMG E class wagon
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)

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