I am in Barcelona for 1 and a quarter days.

"CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)" (ccpbb) 07/16/2015 at 02:05 • Filed to: None

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Whereas France is filled with Citroens and Peugeots, Spain is filled with a lot of FCA, Skôda, and Nissans. And less blandness.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 07/16/2015 at 02:22

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I'm military and I just got stationed in southern Spain a couple weeks ago. All I see is Peugeot's, Seat's, a few Skoda's here and there and some VW's. Of course you have the handful of American cars that are brought over with us military (like my Explorer that needs to get here a lot sooner than later) but for the most part, it's a bunch of diesel hatchbacks. And I like that. A lot. So much in fact that when I finally get my internet working in my house, I'm going to do a write-up on the three rental cars I've had while here (spoiler: I'm fully in love with the Seat Leon TDi and depressed that I can't have one in the states).

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 03:25

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I feel you. I’ve been seeing so many Seat Octavia Wagons and the Alfa Romeo Guiletta in France I want them both badly. i hope you enjoy Spain!

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 03:38

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If you happen to walk around Marbella/Malaga area. You may see a British registered white Skoda Superb estate.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 07/16/2015 at 03:41

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I've seen a couple Alfa's as well. The want is strong with all of these hatchbacks!

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Svend 07/16/2015 at 03:47

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Nice! I assume that's yours? It's nice to finally be out near some Oppo's. I just spent the last three years as the sole Oppo in Alaska.

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 04:10

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I’m afraid not. The owner is back in the U.K. for a week or two to get the car inspected (it’s a plated taxi where I live, the owner is a taxi/truck driver) and spends much of his time down there chilling out smoking cigarillos, drinking brandy and using a VPN to bet/gamble in the U.K.

Mines the silver, his the white.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Svend 07/16/2015 at 04:34

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Damn those are some sexy wagons! Why, America, can we not have the sexiness? We have some, why not all?!?

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 04:50

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True. They are beautiful.

Mines going next April, going to order her replacement in December.

I missed out by two months on the Mk2 facelift.

But looking forward to ordering and receiving the Mk3.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Svend 07/16/2015 at 04:52

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I personally love the Octavias that have the executive look. Very classy and sporty.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Svend 07/16/2015 at 05:11

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Not a whole lot of difference, but I gotta say, the Mk3 looks pretty damn good!

Svend > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 07/16/2015 at 05:23

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I like the Octy but I’ve come to love the size, feel and comfort of the Superb.

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 05:30

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The Mk2 got a facelift from mine.

to the Mk2 facelift.

The Mk3 has an 8cm longer wheelbase, 3cm longer overall and 2cm wider.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Svend 07/16/2015 at 06:07

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Damn. Now if only I can find someone selling a reasonably priced Seat Leon, I'll be all over that!

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 06:18

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The Seat Leon is a good car. Friend had one as a courtesy (1.4TSi) car while waiting for his VW Eos (1.9TDi) to be delivered.

He loved it and said that if he had driven it before deciding on the Eos he would of gone for the Leon.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Svend 07/16/2015 at 08:09

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Of all the cars I've driven in Spain so far, the Leon is by far my favorite. I flew into Madrid and drove a Peugeot Expert from Madrid to just outside of Sevilla and that wasn't bad. Then I had a Peugeot 208 and thought "hell, this is pretty nice". Then I got the diesel Leon and all my love was instantly transferred. It's awesome. Like I said, as soon as I get my internet hooked up, I'm going to do a write-up on all three. Mainly because I can't post pictures at work. Friggin' firewalls!

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 08:14

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Actually the guy who owns the white Superb had another taxi till recently which was a Peugeot Eurobus (minibus version of the Peugeot Expert), drove quite well but only about half as fuel efficient as the Superb.

Do you not get free wifi at your McDonalds or local coffee shops where you can pop in for a coffee and fire off a write-up?

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Svend 07/16/2015 at 08:21

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All the McD's and coffee shops around (as far as I know) have free wifi but I am currently confined to base because my car is still in transit behind me and my family. I am currently looking for a hatchback that I can fit two car seats in the back for 2K Euro or less at the moment though. Hard part is that I barely speak the language. Makes communicating...interesting...

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 09:25

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UK 2000 RHD CITROEN XSARA 1.4i PETROL FORTE 5 DOOR HATCHBACK UK REG Manual 5 Speed

http://www.motorcadespain.com/more_info.asp?…

RHD 2002 Renault Laguna 1.9 DCi 5door 1,450Euro

http://www.tradecarsspain.com/car/renault-19…

Most areas near the coast anyway speak very good English and you'll probably find quite a lot of Brits (just don't try and out-fool or out-drink a northern Brit). Lol.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Svend 07/16/2015 at 09:30

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Ha ha yea. I’ve heard that southwestern Portugal is a holiday destination for Brits so they all speak a good deal of English down there. And I've definitely learned not to try to go drink to drink with a Brit. It did not end well for me.

Svend > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 07/16/2015 at 09:49

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Lol. Most of the Portuguese and Spanish coast is young to middle aged holiday makers and ex-pats while further inland is retired ex-pats.

We Brits tend to party hard while away from home.

I've had my fair share of time on the Spanish islands drinking from sun-up to sun-up. Those days are behind me now but they were fun while they lasted.

Costa Rican not Puerto Rican > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 07/16/2015 at 10:40

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Try Tapas 24. Excellent food and pricing. Carrer de la diputació 269