Picked her up yesterday. Here she is in all her glory!!
Some quick notes. Having test driven the P85D before placing my order for the 70D, I was very skeptical about the car's acceleration. I mean I tried the very best and had never driven the 70D (no demo models at the time of purchase) so I had no idea what to expect. My decision to purchase the 70D over an 85D or higher was based strictly on economics. I just couldn't make the math work for anything else - at least not comfortably. Throughout the whole delivery process yesterday, I kept wanting to just pull it out and take her for a rip. I remained patient though and together with my DOP, went through the orientation process. After an hour of relearning everything that I've already come to know from the the forums, I was off.
Wow! Holy &%$#!!!
For the record, I ride an Yamaha R1 which can do 0-60 in under 3 seconds if I can keep the front wheel down. I'm accustomed to the G-force that the bike produces and very little besides the p85D could do a number on me. I was absolutely taken aback by the 70D. It was beyond breathtaking and unexpected. Hitting the accelerator planted me aggressively into the seat as the car just took ownership of the road careening past 60/mph in no time. Fast! Yes, it's no p85d but wow it can certainely move. To all you potential buyers, don't think thrills are limited to the higher models.
Then theres the range. The day I picked it up, I had to drive approx 340km. The rated range on the 70D is 385km. I asked the DOP to ensure that my car was fully charged so I would not have to make additional stops. He happily obliged and I was off with a full tank so to speak. Now I've read all about range anxiety and had reassured myself that as long as I hovered around the speed limit, I'd be fine. Biggest challenge?? Keeping to the speed limit. The effortless passing power of the 70D brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. You mash the pedal and the car - without a peep - blows past the speed limit. Ok, I learned to tame myself but that wasn't until I had clocked over 250km on my ODO at high average speed. How did this impact my range? I don't have the w/hr numbers but I lost about 30km with my constant acceleration sprints/passes. This number is based on cross referencing the ODO readings with my rated range number when my day was concluded. Not bad. I know for a fact that if I drove this car closer to the limits with minimal passing, I'd probably do better than the EPA. But here's what got me thinking, the acceleration is exhilrating - no doubt - but if I was paired with an p85D, my range would undoubtedlly be worse. Why? Because, and as I found out, it's very difficult to not take advantage of the instant torque and passing power. Maybe I lack disipline or maybe it's all the excitment of new car that will eventually wear off. Time will tell I guess...
Sorry for the orientationof the pics. Couldn't figure outhow to correct
Some quick notes. Having test driven the P85D before placing my order for the 70D, I was very skeptical about the car's acceleration. I mean I tried the very best and had never driven the 70D (no demo models at the time of purchase) so I had no idea what to expect. My decision to purchase the 70D over an 85D or higher was based strictly on economics. I just couldn't make the math work for anything else - at least not comfortably. Throughout the whole delivery process yesterday, I kept wanting to just pull it out and take her for a rip. I remained patient though and together with my DOP, went through the orientation process. After an hour of relearning everything that I've already come to know from the the forums, I was off.
Wow! Holy &%$#!!!
For the record, I ride an Yamaha R1 which can do 0-60 in under 3 seconds if I can keep the front wheel down. I'm accustomed to the G-force that the bike produces and very little besides the p85D could do a number on me. I was absolutely taken aback by the 70D. It was beyond breathtaking and unexpected. Hitting the accelerator planted me aggressively into the seat as the car just took ownership of the road careening past 60/mph in no time. Fast! Yes, it's no p85d but wow it can certainely move. To all you potential buyers, don't think thrills are limited to the higher models.
Then theres the range. The day I picked it up, I had to drive approx 340km. The rated range on the 70D is 385km. I asked the DOP to ensure that my car was fully charged so I would not have to make additional stops. He happily obliged and I was off with a full tank so to speak. Now I've read all about range anxiety and had reassured myself that as long as I hovered around the speed limit, I'd be fine. Biggest challenge?? Keeping to the speed limit. The effortless passing power of the 70D brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. You mash the pedal and the car - without a peep - blows past the speed limit. Ok, I learned to tame myself but that wasn't until I had clocked over 250km on my ODO at high average speed. How did this impact my range? I don't have the w/hr numbers but I lost about 30km with my constant acceleration sprints/passes. This number is based on cross referencing the ODO readings with my rated range number when my day was concluded. Not bad. I know for a fact that if I drove this car closer to the limits with minimal passing, I'd probably do better than the EPA. But here's what got me thinking, the acceleration is exhilrating - no doubt - but if I was paired with an p85D, my range would undoubtedlly be worse. Why? Because, and as I found out, it's very difficult to not take advantage of the instant torque and passing power. Maybe I lack disipline or maybe it's all the excitment of new car that will eventually wear off. Time will tell I guess...
Sorry for the orientationof the pics. Couldn't figure outhow to correct
