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mUAr_cHEe Hall of Fame Golfer
Posts : 7237 Join date : 2009-06-19 Location : Sillypore
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:12 pm | |
| - Ssquirrel wrote:
- Where u going to store your "one-wheeler caravan"? I don't know, but I think if you have the space at home to park/store it, you'd probably have enuff moolah to buy a car with large trunk space for weekend golf or when you're not driving your ferrari around town.
ha nor. | |
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ringrain_78 Junior Golfer
Posts : 248 Join date : 2010-07-19 Age : 46
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:18 pm | |
| - mUAr_cHEe wrote:
- Ssquirrel wrote:
- Where u going to store your "one-wheeler caravan"? I don't know, but I think if you have the space at home to park/store it, you'd probably have enuff moolah to buy a car with large trunk space for weekend golf or when you're not driving your ferrari around town.
ha nor. When I read this, the first image that came to my mind was CISCO traffic officers escorting some heavy machinery in the middle of the night... Maybe with that caravan, you might need to apply for permit from MOT, LTA and indent for CISCO escort! | |
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mUAr_cHEe Hall of Fame Golfer
Posts : 7237 Join date : 2009-06-19 Location : Sillypore
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:22 pm | |
| caravans are illegal on our roads... unless u got 'connections'... or in a different country... | |
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watermyforrest Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 3248 Join date : 2009-07-17 Age : 49 Location : Serangoon Central
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:06 pm | |
| Titu, since yours is E series, does the plate number happens to be SGH 59XX? Shamusan is looking for you...
Just kidding hor... | |
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Tituman Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 3392 Join date : 2009-10-16 Location : Singapore
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:22 pm | |
| If he was, it must be something to do with the subject of *balls* rather than anything else Benny. That one belongs to Singapore General Hospital staff la kekke..... | |
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slinger Hall of Fame Golfer
Posts : 5692 Join date : 2009-06-19 Age : 55 Location : Wild Wild West
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:31 pm | |
| dun think there's any branded continental car at $100k (unless used)....
if $110k is your budget then the jetta would be your choice....
of cos at $110k, there are other jap cars worth considering.... | |
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bomby Senior Golfer
Posts : 439 Join date : 2010-07-16
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:51 pm | |
| - slinger wrote:
- dun think there's any branded continental car at $100k (unless used)....
if $110k is your budget then the jetta would be your choice....
of cos at $110k, there are other jap cars worth considering.... There is one brand..Citroën. Almost bought it their c4 grand picasso even put down deposit until they told me change specs. LL cancel order. 100k today car price cannot really get big jap cars. COE for big cc is just too high. | |
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weesern Super Active Golfer
Posts : 1597 Join date : 2009-06-21
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:12 am | |
| Opel? Zafira have promotion now | |
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pocketace Super Active Golfer
Posts : 2100 Join date : 2009-11-30
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:03 pm | |
| Folks, seeking your views
I am re-opening an old topic. I am currently on a look out for a new set of wheels, and boot space for putting golf bag is a must. I want to seek the thoughts of existing owners based on your experience
Requirements (1) Continental makes preferred - VW, BMW, Audi, Lexus (ok, they are jap)
(2) Boot Space - must be able to put 2 stand bags (without taking out driver - the club, not me!) or 1 cart bag --> My current ride, a 3-series can meet this requirement
(3) 7-seater MPV not preferable (VW Touran ok), SUVs (Q3, Q5, X1, X3, RX series) are ok, sedans preferred (F10, A6, Passat CC)
(4) Rear seating must be able to sit 3 (those sportback with a center console at the rear is out), and leg room should avoid the spine in the middle, a low spine is tolerable, flat floorboard (RX270, 300, 350 etc) is ideal
(5) need to go from 0-100kmph in 5 seconds or less... ok this one optional
We saw a nice lightly used Q3 but I have doubts about the boot space (I will bring the golf bag next time I go to the show room). Any suggestions? should I cast a wider net? happy to hear your thoughts
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andrew-golf Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 4972 Join date : 2009-10-20 Location : Always on the fairway
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:14 pm | |
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Najibapark Senior Golfer
Posts : 381 Join date : 2012-02-25 Age : 27
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:23 pm | |
| The new volvo s60 is not bad! Mercedes new range of CLS and C class not bad! | |
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pocketace Super Active Golfer
Posts : 2100 Join date : 2009-11-30
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:29 pm | |
| Any Q3 / Q5 or X1/ X3 owners here Car boot can meet my requirements? | |
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andrew-golf Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 4972 Join date : 2009-10-20 Location : Always on the fairway
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:30 pm | |
| Bro
X3 is underpowered. Else get the new series. GT series. 328 with horse power of about 240.
Plenty of boot space. Plenty of leg room behind also | |
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pocketace Super Active Golfer
Posts : 2100 Join date : 2009-11-30
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:31 pm | |
| - Najibapark wrote:
- The new volvo s60 is not bad! Mercedes new range of CLS and C class not bad!
C class got new model (facelift?) in later half of this year But I thought its too close to my current ride The new B class perhaps. Volvo, I dunno... When I was younger I always wanted a Saab. Not anymore... | |
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pocketace Super Active Golfer
Posts : 2100 Join date : 2009-11-30
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:32 pm | |
| - andrew-golf wrote:
- Bro
X3 is underpowered. Else get the new series. GT series. 328 with horse power of about 240.
Plenty of boot space. Plenty of leg room behind also Good idea... Can explore! | |
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ChrisD Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 3469 Join date : 2009-11-04 Age : 49 Location : Live beside the King
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:39 pm | |
| Reliability of cars :
Bmw rank 7 from bottom. Mercs rank 3rd on top. Audi rank 5 from bottom.
Take your pick. | |
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chien Super Active Golfer
Posts : 1839 Join date : 2012-03-22
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:10 pm | |
| Bro. . Was just wondering if you gonna take the bite after last week. ... Forget about the Qs due to infamous gear issues. . You should make a change for a suv.. The volvo x 60 is pretty hip. X5 or 6 is no mistake. . Or even better the cayenne. .. But if you must have the sedan, the 535 GT has plenty of legroom n boot space. And it's in sub 5 sec as of your requirement. . But I had problems when going for my Bak kut teh in that cos it's longer than the normal sedan.. | |
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andrew-golf Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 4972 Join date : 2009-10-20 Location : Always on the fairway
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:35 pm | |
| and i tot I'm the only one having gear issue with my Audi...
Mine have way after 2 years | |
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enwee Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 4697 Join date : 2011-12-30 Location : Seletar Hills
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:42 pm | |
| - pocketace wrote:
- Any Q3 / Q5 or X1/ X3 owners here
Car boot can meet my requirements? X1 not good for golf..tiny boot. I heard Q even worse | |
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jmchan Junior Golfer
Posts : 137 Join date : 2012-10-07
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:00 pm | |
| To fit more than 1 golf set in the boot, most continental saloon would be a problem because they pad the boot well. Also the more automatic equipment (ie features) the car have, the less boot space. Example - the BMW 7 Series have powered back seats and the motors are in the boot.
Japanese cars have more boot space because they have less padding and also less equipment in the boot. So even the tiny Toyota Vios can carry 3 golf sets.
The best option for carrying many golf sets would be MPV (Wish, etc) or SUV (Lexus RX, Volvo XC or even Honda CRV, etc). | |
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jtek Very Active Golfer
Posts : 942 Join date : 2009-07-22 Age : 46 Location : Fine City
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:02 am | |
| - JonL_TK wrote:
- eiji wrote:
- just like how VW Golf can't fit a golf bag, the irony
Civic boot surprisingly is huge!!! Agreed! Am driving one and can't find a replace car that fit my golf bag so I am going to finish my coe first! My Excuse for not able to afford new car..... | |
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hkhamateur Incredibly Active Golfer
Posts : 3068 Join date : 2009-09-29 Age : 51 Location : North-East
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:17 am | |
| - jtek wrote:
- JonL_TK wrote:
- eiji wrote:
- just like how VW Golf can't fit a golf bag, the irony
Civic boot surprisingly is huge!!! Agreed! Am driving one and can't find a replace car that fit my golf bag so I am going to finish my coe first! My Excuse for not able to afford new car..... Had a free ride fm one of kakis last Sun after a game at Kranji. VW Jetta 5drs. 3 cart bags gd! And bodyweight is light w supercharge & turbo charge powered. And final findg its cheaper. | |
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TDO Super Active Golfer
Posts : 2255 Join date : 2011-10-02 Age : 68 Location : West
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bomby Senior Golfer
Posts : 439 Join date : 2010-07-16
| Subject: Re: Squeezing golf clubs into car boot Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:06 am | |
| Previously on a Honda City.. the gen 3 version with a 400L boot. Can fit 4 golf bag... 4 adults big adults (mostly my size).. and their duffle bag and made the trip to malacca and back in 1/2 a tank.
Generally japanese & Korean car number 1 criterial is to be able to fit golf bags in the boot, so if you go for those, they can easily fit golf bags. But if you are looking for conti.. u have to look at the luxury class and above. 5er.. E.. A6 etc.
5er and E.. you will have problem in the middle rear.. as need the transmission tunnel. Same for 3er and C.. the new C class coming soon. E.. can fit more than 2 no problems.. but need to know how to load it.
Anyway, your safest bet will be Lexus.. SUV and MVP. My previous odc.. 5 or 6 bags also no issue.. last row just need to lie flat.. and bag loaded in a vertical sense. | |
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TDO Super Active Golfer
Posts : 2255 Join date : 2011-10-02 Age : 68 Location : West
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