Anyone drive a left hand drive car?
11 February 2005, 09:59 PM
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Anyone drive a left hand drive car?
Im thinking of buying a C6 corvette.....just wondered what LHD is like day to day........is it a big deal or fine onve you get used to it?
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11 February 2005, 10:01 PM
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Lancia Delta Intergrale 
At 1st its strange but you do get use to it.
The only problem is you need a passenger to tell you when its ok to overtake.
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At 1st its strange but you do get use to it.
The only problem is you need a passenger to tell you when its ok to overtake.
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11 February 2005, 10:30 PM
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depends on your day to day use really.
I could cope with one no problem as I dont have to deal with toll booths or drive-through situations very often at all.
As above, the only bind is overtaking can be a bit harder, but you learn to compensate by sitting further back from the car you want to pass etc.
If I saw a car I liked enough and it was LHD, it wouldnt bother me.
I could cope with one no problem as I dont have to deal with toll booths or drive-through situations very often at all.
As above, the only bind is overtaking can be a bit harder, but you learn to compensate by sitting further back from the car you want to pass etc.
If I saw a car I liked enough and it was LHD, it wouldnt bother me.
11 February 2005, 10:37 PM
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Having once driven an American dayvan (daily) for 3 years I much prefer lhd.
The higher van is easier to see passed traffic when overtaking than a car, but it's not difficult to place yourself correctly in a car anyway on single lane roads. Dual carraigeways and motorways aren't an issue.
Sitting in the kerb, out of the way of oncoming traffic is great and you can't half judge cornering a treat.
Carparks and drive-throughs are a problem though.
Overall I'd not have a problem driving a lhd vehicle again, loved it.
The higher van is easier to see passed traffic when overtaking than a car, but it's not difficult to place yourself correctly in a car anyway on single lane roads. Dual carraigeways and motorways aren't an issue.
Sitting in the kerb, out of the way of oncoming traffic is great and you can't half judge cornering a treat.
Carparks and drive-throughs are a problem though.
Overall I'd not have a problem driving a lhd vehicle again, loved it.
11 February 2005, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
cool...just what i wanted to hear!
Do a search or let me know if you want their number and I'll get it.
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11 February 2005, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
CIS.....found them.
It may well be CIC -It's defo Colchester Insurance something ( services or centre).
Centre rings a bell now and that comes up on the search as a more likely option.
I'll have to dig out my papperwork.
11 February 2005, 11:20 PM
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My WRX and MR2 Spyder are both LHD. Parking garages and drive-thrus would be a nightmare if they weren't 
If you can stretch to it check out the upcoming Z06 Corvette - I generally don't like Corvettes but that even catches my eye. With the exchange rate as it is right now one of those would be a steal.
If you can stretch to it check out the upcoming Z06 Corvette - I generally don't like Corvettes but that even catches my eye. With the exchange rate as it is right now one of those would be a steal.
12 February 2005, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
Im thinking of buying a C6 corvette.....just wondered what LHD is like day to day........is it a big deal or fine onve you get used to it?
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i drive my old fellas' chevy silverado pick up no probs!!!!
12 February 2005, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by gareth123
My WRX and MR2 Spyder are both LHD. Parking garages and drive-thrus would be a nightmare if they weren't
If you can stretch to it check out the upcoming Z06 Corvette - I generally don't like Corvettes but that even catches my eye. With the exchange rate as it is right now one of those would be a steal.
If you can stretch to it check out the upcoming Z06 Corvette - I generally don't like Corvettes but that even catches my eye. With the exchange rate as it is right now one of those would be a steal.
the Z will be manual....i want an auto so no good...also want a rag top.
12 February 2005, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
the Z will be manual....i want an auto so no good...also want a rag top.
Rag top Corvettes with automatic transmissions are one of the reasons I'm loathe to consider a Corvette of any type. Make sure you specify the power operated shoe rack in the boot.
13 February 2005, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gareth123
Sorry, didn't know you were gay
Rag top Corvettes with automatic transmissions are one of the reasons I'm loathe to consider a Corvette of any type. Make sure you specify the power operated shoe rack in the boot.
Rag top Corvettes with automatic transmissions are one of the reasons I'm loathe to consider a Corvette of any type. Make sure you specify the power operated shoe rack in the boot.
I love convertibles, corvette is a very good soft top.
I dont see the need for a manual gear change any more than i would want windows with winders on them!
ohhhh....and an MR2??? I didnt realise you were gay and cheap
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13 February 2005, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Drive throughs and multi story car parks where you take a ticket can be fun though
13 February 2005, 01:32 PM
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The about of times when I'm abroad I jump into a LHD car to drive it and get in the wrong side is unbeliveable!
Some mornings when I'm worse for wear I actually sit in the car and then realise there's no steering wheel...followed by me cursing..doh!!
Some mornings when I'm worse for wear I actually sit in the car and then realise there's no steering wheel...followed by me cursing..doh!!
13 February 2005, 07:10 PM
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A friend I know had a LHD car and went thru the dartford tunnel a lot....
Solution: A small stick with a deodorant lid nailed to it, place the pound in the cup and poke the stick out the passenger window then turn. Voila!
Solution: A small stick with a deodorant lid nailed to it, place the pound in the cup and poke the stick out the passenger window then turn. Voila!
13 February 2005, 09:05 PM
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Surely you must have driven in Europe with your rhd? Same difference. I drove a lhd over here. Great for quick shopping - step straight out onto the pavement. Don't know why rural posties don't have lhd post vans. May effect UK selling price though. DL
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