ADURA'S SPAUTY AND SPICE LIST

Hi everyone,

so since this blog started, a couple of readers have messaged me saying, they wanted a review or even giving me query (you the boss). So i chose a couple of them to use for todays post

 

2013 BMW M6

This is a cow that a cheetah can’t catch up with- Big but fast. It is a mixture of elegance, comfort, and the sporty feeling (accelerates 0-60mph in 4.1secs). Ok it’s like this, there is a setting that adjusts the suspensions, steering, transmission, traction, braking, engine power etc. These settings are on three levels: comfort, sports and sports plus. So if you are on a road trip to Vegas or Calabar then it’s comfort mode. If you see a proud person overtake you in his Porsche, muhahaha, then its sports plus.

 

see how its a 2 seater at the bacnk- Lagosians would make sure some1 sits on the middle partition

Good quality leather and metal lay out on the interior. Is tight at the back for adult passengers but more spacious than its competitors like,Maserati Grand Tourismo, Nissan Gtr, Porsche 911, Mercedes Sl, Audi R8 and Jaguar Xkr. Trunk is  big enough but gets smaller in the convertible version.

Even with its size, it handles like a 2-seater sports car. 

Something cool : Brake energy regeneration- supplies energy to batteries when the driver brakes, so less fuel is needed for generating energy. The engine shorts down when your leg is on the break for too long, and immediately start up when u release the break(that engine go break down for Lagos traffic, plenty dulling). It has launch (please note: launch as in immediate take off and not ounje osan{afternoon meal}) control . Also you got to love that rich deep tone from the exhaust and its pretty quite in the convertible too with the top up.

Base coupe	$106,100
Base convertible	113,100
Optional ceramic brakes	$8,500
Top speed	150mph(limited), 189mph actual
Fuel consumption	14mpg city and 20mpg highway

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "a manufacturing process error" that could lead to the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash" affected about 696 of the 2013 M6 that have been made so far.

In total its an amazing car, kind of settles all the needs. However, if you really do not do any kind of racing, just go for the regular 6series.($74,000 for coupe, $81,900 for convertible). 

Remember when I did the post on career choices (Nigerian celebs and their cars. ) so a very ‘nice’ reader messaged and queried as to why I didn’t include him (clearly he didn’t get the memo that the post was about ‘celebrities’). Anyways, as a nice person that i am, i asked for a picture of him and his car. I was honestly expecting something beautiful and flashy (for the fact that he could query me) below is what he sent.

So quickly going through it, it looks like a Mercedes concord from the nineties. In the present times it would be somewhere between an e-class and an s-class. Pretty nice and luxury sedan. Used mainly by top government officials back then. What I don’t understand is why he still looks sad in the picture. Well the internet being what it is i looked him up and he drives no Benz.

Since we are looking at a child with a car, i stumbled on these pictures.

OMG I FORGOT MY KEYS, even if i had dem, my hands cant reach the ignition

just so u know 'I WANT SOMETHING BIGGER'

Yes, children use real cars as play toys now(back in the days we played with disposed tires and steering wheels of 504s , the world is changing fast). All they need are long attachment to their legs and a stack of books to sit on. But seriously look at the happiness on the younger ones face and the ‘you better get me mine’ on the other. if you have a little daughter better start working on your match making skills.

A friend who is constantly researching on ways to spend the fathers money was confused about weather to get the e-coupe or 4 series.

MERCEDES E- COUPE

 

This replaces the old clk.

This has been said to be the most aerodynamic vehicle, most lines, curves or shapes in the design are built for it to cut through air. I don’t really like the e-class sedan, but the look of this coupe is just too sleek. As always, the coupe has a more solid and define look than the convertible, but who wouldn’t want a top that goes down (semi-transformers)

Acceleration 0-60mph	5seconds
Fuel consumption	17mpg city / 27mpg highway
E550	$57,960

It could come in a 4.6l v8 with a 7 –speed auto gear with and can be adjusted to comfort mode or sports mode. However, there would be no AMG (really powerful, racy, high speed division of Mercedes) version of this.

Ok, Mercedes did serious work here. The car literarily has senses: accident anticipation. If it believes it’s about to crash, the seat belt tightens, automatically closes all windows and adjusts the seats. It also monitors (using 70 different parameters) to see if you are going off-lane and then alerts you. It also beeps if your eye lids are closing (I don’t think that’s enough for some people. It should splash water or overheat the seats).

top can come down while on motion and it comes down fast.

You know how when you (ladies) enter a convertible, you hair gets all over the place, and the wind is all in your face and ear etc, well Benz has developed an adjustable air cap that directs this air above the cabin. So highly reduced amount of gushing wind in your face. More reason to drop the top (when it’s not pouring or too sunny, or no dessert storm).

Honestly it seems like Benz was so busy with other things they forgot about the interior. It has a horrible design for a Merc. But they tried with the ventilated and heated seats though. Generally design wise the car aint bad, and it focus more on luxury and making you happy than the sporty aspect.

BMW 4 SERIES

 

 

 i think this car is soooooo hot, if it were human, it would look like these:

Ooook, well this is a little harder than normal to review because it’s not out until the end of this year. Meaning no one knows for sure what it’s about. BMW has shown the concept though. So we are sure it’s going to look very similar if not exactly like the pictures.

It is an adaptation from the new generation 3 series coupe and 6 series, falls right between. Is lower wider, has a longer wheel base than the 3 series. Full Led lights.

Most likely it would adapt its engine from the 3 series 2.0 and 3.0 engine with 6-speed manual or 8-speed auto gear box.

 

The interior is the same boring, plain BMW styling and of course the standard I-drive. You can be rest assured that the leather, steel and any material used would be top notch. Although, BMW has promised that it would definitely pack more tech and other packages than the 3 series. Personally I bet it would be faster too. Word going around is that it would cost around £28, 000.

Personally we can’t judge on what doesn’t exist. If you are ready to wait until the end of this year and risk not buying again (since BMW is mainly about power, speed and performance, no fun stuff), fine. On the other hand, the rubbish dash and interior of the e-coupe really pisses me off, that made it short of amazing. That said, Benz is considering a new design (it looks horrid though, but hope they work on it some more and correct their errors)

I hope today's post has been helpful. Do have a lovely week and blessed year ahead.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

YAAAY

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.

Some hours ago last year, i heard a song by the sidewalk prophets, and just felt i needed to share a tweaked version (the lyrics, don't go thinking i'm going to sing) with every one towards the new year.

Be strong in the Lord and never give up hope.
You are going to do great things i am preety sure.
God's got His hands on you, so don't live your life in fear.
Forgive and forget, but don't forget why you exist.
Take your time and pray, thank God for each day.
His love will make a way.

Have fun and have a wonderful New Year celebration.

DARLING, I'M OFF TO GO GET SOME MILK

Ok, so one of my favourite couple stories of all time, a friend of mine tells his newly wedded wife “Darling, I’m off to go get some milk”, an hour later he comes back home with a 5series BMW.

Anyways, down to today’s days deal. You know how Sherlock Holmes was able tell the personality of the villain from his handwriting, yes we are going to attempt that but with cars. It’s funny that proper research has been done for this. So you can choose your next employee, mentor, spouse, business partner and pretty much anyone by the kind of car(s) they drive.

AVERAGE SEDANS

as seen EVERYWHERE

They say such person is reliable, committed, loyal, and hardworking Many could actually turn out to be boring and not unique (a white rice and stew person, no chicken teriyaki or salmon sushi). However they generally know what’s important and know what takes priority. Men who drive this usually attract proper wife materials, uncomplicated (yeah like that’s possible), very sweet, practical and balanced she would most likely have something like a coach handbag

BIG TRUCKS

Macho gegewn guy, Mr.if you come too close I will CRUSH you. This could sometimes ooze insecurity (probably bullied when young, or 4 feet tall throughout high school). In the old days it’s usually for a very hard working man (manual labour/don’t mind getting your hand dirty), and the truck is his trusted steed. His girl would probably have a Ralph leather jacket

SUV

Family man likes the outdoors, adventurous and likes travelling. Values friendship and families. Attracts fun loving girl (Pucci shoulder bag kind of girl). You’re a go-getter and attempts to achieve goals asap. Recently its also shows class and affluence Obstacles (like the terrible roads leading to your destinations) are only challenges to be overcome

LUXURY SEDAN

hello BOSS

Older man that comes with all the perks of the normal sedan but more successful, very unique, stylish and classy. Has an eye for perfection and quality. Would attract goal getting (in some other cases gold digging) women (Chanel pearl watch and Balenciaga bag).

SPORTS CAR

don't know where i am going, but i want to get there really fast

Showy, flamboyant, risk taker, adrenaline pumping, narcissist, ego boosting, attention seeking. Funny thing is the major buyers are 50 year old (rich, because that’s what you have to be to spend $100,000 and above on cars with speed and nothing else) men having midlife crisis. They would usually attract much younger, wild, attention seeking girls (the only thing for their wardrobe that came to mind is wonder bra)

MUSCLE

my gf is fresher than, all of you, all of you

Young people with style and a bit on the wild side. Most of the buyers are less than 30. Would attract a girl who falls in the middle of the sports car and luxury sedan (in her wardrobe – a white full Burberry jacket and Choo’s stilettos)

SPECIAL NEEDS

Ladies, if a guy drives any car that’s like this, one thing is pretty clear, he’s trying to “compensate” for an area he feels he might have been “short” changed.  If a girl is driving this, hmmmm, her case is beyond redemption, RUN RUN RUNNNNNN.

PRIUS

Love environment, have fewer kids, often women and are highly educated. Feel like they are in a cult (since not everyone agrees with the idea). The women would wear a free people blouse. In the Nigerian context, you simply do not have sense, fuel is expensive but at least it’s more available than electricity. You would attract a fellow environment protection activist

SMALL CARS

Have healthy diet of bottled water and organic produce. Do not have much fast food or sugar. They like the simple lives and are usually very happy people (and how many do you see in Lagos, sad). Would attract a hippie (Gap blouse).

MINIVAN/STATION WAGON.
 

You’re bighearted and have plenty of room for everyone’s baggage, emotional and otherwise. You love kids and you don’t mind a little clutter. Would attract a motherly woman.(In the wardrobe- bubu[big loose gown] and all these gigantic tote bags)

CLASSIC ANTIQUE.
 

You appreciate a time when life was slower and simpler. You prefer chocolate malts to single malt scotch and pony tail on women, not men. You’d rather watch Bogart than Brad Pitt. (fascinator in the wardrobe)

CONVERTIBLE.You love the outdoors and don’t mind sharing your passion and appearance with the world. You have few secrets and nothing to be ashamed of. You also like attention and stealing the crowd from other people, to the extent they would come in another person’s car, and then go take a picture in/with yours, God dey.

Ok, so that is basically it, and I hope it would be helpful to you when choosing or trying to understand the people around you. By the way, i am stating  putting a partial disclaimer (I won’t be held responsible if you start giving unnecessary excuses to your boss, because he has a minivan and you think oo he’s big hearted. OYO)

Do have a blessed week ahead and drive safe. CIAO

TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN

MAYBACH

This is more of a tribute since the Maybach would be discontinued (#sobbing) as from 2013. What happened? The British once again have been able to sideline the others, showing money does not buy class.

This vehicle can’t be referred to as a result from craftsmanship, however, it oozes luxury all over it.

Kind of risky now, with the whole kidnap thing

The price tag started from $379,050, for the 57 model to $1,382,750(₦221,000,000 for a car, if the evil forces from your village are against you, then you will crash into this car, ultimate gbese{debt}) for the landaulet.

in this you won't feel Lagos traffic

clearly we can see the entertainment system which includes gps and the cars computer. A glass goes upbetween the driver and the chauffered passanger for privacy

The goal is to be driven in this, not to be the driver

 Heated and ventilated seats, climate control for every passenger. Fully reclining seats. Power retractable curtains. $14000 optional clear roof option. Analogue dials that monitors driver.

This is a private jet on the road, it doesn’t have a dashboard, it has a cockpit. 

Unfortunately its all up in  your face with its technology and trying so hard to impress that the big boys pushed it out.

QUES – what’s going to happen to “huh, Maybach music”?