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Title: Renault Captur
Post by: BazaJT on 16 March 2016, 20:05:56
Been in on of these today-is it Stemo's better half that has one?-don't know if they have different trim levels or not but this one just had dci on the tailgate.My impressions were that the interior seemed a bit basic and instrumentation was sparse,however instruments seem to show information you need to know so why add more?Must say it was comfy enough,rode well and overall not a bad place to be.Would I buy one given the money?Well no,but that's mainly because my preferred body style is four door saloons and not hatchbacks,it's French of course which for me would also rule it out as I try my best not to buy anything French be it a car or anything else.
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: STEMO on 16 March 2016, 20:18:21
Well....if you can get five grand off one because it's been pre-registered and one seven miles..... ::)
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 March 2016, 20:27:42
Odd looking little so n so, is it a clit crossover?

Still probably nicer than my steed for the week - a metallic beige Toyota auris  ???
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 March 2016, 20:29:30
Speaking of ugly boring cars  I followed an abortion called a Datsun Juke along the M42 today.

Enough to scare small children. :-\
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 March 2016, 20:50:35
Speaking of ugly boring cars  I followed an abortion called a Datsun Juke along the M42 today.

Enough to scare small children. :-\

I have a theory they're designed for people who can't park well. I mean, if you crashed it, who'd know!  ;D
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Mr Gav on 16 March 2016, 22:09:15
Speaking of ugly boring cars  I followed an abortion called a Datsun Juke along the M42 today.

Enough to scare small children. :-\

They`re plenty popular though, I see hundreds of them  :-\
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Viral_Jim on 16 March 2016, 22:24:21
And The level of service I and everyone I know has received from Nissan only serves to deepen the mystery!

Including, but not limited to my former (7months pregnant) boss being unable to get a courtesy car from not one but two main dealers when her 4month old Nissan Joke sh!t itself and needed a week at the dealers.
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 March 2016, 23:47:59
Speaking of ugly boring cars  I followed an abortion called a Datsun Juke along the M42 today.

Enough to scare small children. :-\

The Japanese and their spelling, eh? I'm sure they meant "Joke".

Still, at least they've stopped the front wings rotting through in 18 months like the ones on my Grandad's 120Y did. ;D
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 March 2016, 00:10:08
My Uncle had a coupé one in the very early eighties... Not a great choice considering they lived next to Vazon beach in Guernsey ::)
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: biggriffin on 17 March 2016, 11:56:41
It might be a joke, puke, or juke, but googley nismo juke. :o
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Nick W on 17 March 2016, 12:43:51
It might be a joke, puke, or juke, but googley nismo juke. :o


They've built a couple with GT-R running gear, but the ones in the showroom have as much motor sport connection as an S-line Audi or M badged BMW.
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: STEMO on 17 March 2016, 13:24:06
It might be a joke, puke, or juke, but googley nismo juke. :o


They've built a couple with GT-R running gear, but the ones in the showroom have as much motor sport connection as an S-line Audi or M badged BMW.
Nissan note, juke, Renault captur......all the same floorpan, all share a lot of running gear.....all the same problems...
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Nick W on 17 March 2016, 14:18:55
It might be a joke, puke, or juke, but googley nismo juke. :o


They've built a couple with GT-R running gear, but the ones in the showroom have as much motor sport connection as an S-line Audi or M badged BMW.
Nissan note, juke, Renault captur......all the same floorpan, all share a lot of running gear.....all the same problems...

The Nissan Leaf is also part of that family. The motor etc is deliberately packaged to fit like an engine and transmission.
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: BazaJT on 17 March 2016, 18:19:58
On the leaf even the catch to release the flap covering the charge point has a petrol pump sign on it,just like a real car :DAlso by contrast today ride was a 51 plate Mustang 5.0L GT :o
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 March 2016, 19:22:26
On the leaf even the catch to release the flap covering the charge point has a petrol pump sign on it,just like a real car :DAlso by contrast today ride was a 51 plate Mustang 5.0L GT :o

Just like a REAL car. ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2016, 19:42:31
Saw a Leaf on a recovery truck today. Somebody forgot his extension lead. ;D
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Nick W on 18 March 2016, 00:06:59
Saw a Leaf on a recovery truck today. Somebody forgot his extension lead. ;D


The public charging points(at motorway services for instance)often don't work. Which means a recovery to the next nearest. Taking a Leaf from Maidstone services on the M20 to Medway on the M2 was a common job.
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Broomies Mate on 18 March 2016, 00:41:11
Saw a Leaf on a recovery truck today. Somebody forgot his extension lead. ;D


The public charging points(at motorway services for instance)often don't work. Which means a recovery to the next nearest. Taking a Leaf from Maidstone services on the M20 to Medway on the M2 was a common job.

This makes me laugh!  So, we are told the Motorway network is ready for these stupid cars, and they are not? Why not run an extension lead outside and offer the driver a free coffee, a bed for the night and a waitress to cater for all their needs?  ;D
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 March 2016, 01:52:28
Saw a Leaf on a recovery truck today. Somebody forgot his extension lead. ;D


The public charging points(at motorway services for instance)often don't work. Which means a recovery to the next nearest. Taking a Leaf from Maidstone services on the M20 to Medway on the M2 was a common job.

This makes me laugh!  So, we are told the Motorway network is ready for these stupid cars, and they are not? Why not run an extension lead outside and offer the driver a free coffee, a bed for the night and a waitress to cater for all their needs?  ;D
Or buy one capable of doing a weeks worth of commuting ::)
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Nick W on 18 March 2016, 12:33:08
Saw a Leaf on a recovery truck today. Somebody forgot his extension lead. ;D


The public charging points(at motorway services for instance)often don't work. Which means a recovery to the next nearest. Taking a Leaf from Maidstone services on the M20 to Medway on the M2 was a common job.

This makes me laugh!  So, we are told the Motorway network is ready for these stupid cars, and they are not? Why not run an extension lead outside and offer the driver a free coffee, a bed for the night and a waitress to cater for all their needs?  ;D


The motorway network isn't the issue, it's the car's 100mile range and recharge times that cause the problem. Neither of these things are going to change without a radical improvement in battery and charging technology, which is what Tesla is hoping to acheive - their cars are effectively R&D. Limited numbers of electric cars mean there isn't really much worth in installing many recharge points on the motorways, in town is a much better use of the money.


The Leaf is best for short trips, especially ones where recharging at each end is possible. If it wasn't for the price, it would be an exceptional commuter car. It is one of the few cases where you can make a direct comparison with a 'proper' car, which is Nissan's Note.
Title: Re: Renault Captur
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 March 2016, 12:53:01
Saw a Leaf on a recovery truck today. Somebody forgot his extension lead. ;D


The public charging points(at motorway services for instance)often don't work. Which means a recovery to the next nearest. Taking a Leaf from Maidstone services on the M20 to Medway on the M2 was a common job.

This could be avoided by removing the batteries and fitting a petrol engine. Has to be worth a try. ::) ::) ::) :)