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21st October 2011, 11:17 #21
As I ask this, realize that as an American, I don't know what models are or aren't available there... or what they cost. But what about the Mitsubishi Lancer, on which the Evo is based? And another would be the Subaru Impreza. What about that? One thing that my Microsoft loving friend, Daniel, and I fully agreed on was the soundness of Subarus. Does the Impreza come in a diesel model over there?
But with all that said, I have seen pics of the new Focus and it's a very sharp little car!"Every generation's memory is exactly as long as its own experience." --John Kenneth Galbraith
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21st October 2011, 12:46 #22
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Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
There is now a 1.5L petrol variant as well as the 2.0L in Europe.
Originally Posted by Jag_WarriorThe Old Republic was a stupidly run organisation which deserved to be taken over. All Hail Palpatine!
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21st October 2011, 18:52 #23
Well looks like I'll be going for a 1.6 TDi Fabia. I was pretty restricted on what sort of half decent stuff was available within my budget. When you allow for the maintenance and 15k miles it jumped things up quite a bit, especially as the boss would veto anything that wasn't diesel/had great MPG. The DS3 spec I wanted was silly money and the Focus was a bit out of reach. I looked at the Fiesta but once I saw the figure of 16.9 to 62 for a 1.6 TDCi I didn't bother looking any further. Not sure if that's accurate but TBH I'd rather have the Skoda anyway.
So in the end I've got a fairly decent car that's probably the same in terms of chassis/engine as the 1.6 TDi Golfs that other people at work have (which are surprisingly quick). Also the base rate of it was fairly cheap, which meant that I could get a higher spec than I would with the other cars. Firstly A/C is standard and then added Bluetooth, steering wheel controls, heated seats and different alloys. None of it is amazing but I'm going from driving my own car and paying about £2500 a year in fuel alone (without considering insurance, tax, MOT, tyres etc.) to having a car which costs me about half that in tax, is brand new and maintained. TBH if the boss had given me a bottom of the range Kia Soul then I'd have been extremely grateful.You're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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22nd October 2011, 12:00 #24Originally Posted by MarkC'est la vie ja taksi tuo.
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22nd October 2011, 20:52 #25
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Originally Posted by barryfullalove
The only problem is the waiting list, you're probably looking at a delivery date around March/April for the Diesel.
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24th October 2011, 22:21 #26Originally Posted by Malbec
Looking forward to getting hold of it, I know that to many the Fiesta is a bit ****e but, as my current car is a design over 20 years old, the build quality and feel of new cars is well in advance of what I'm used to. The only thing that I think will be really lacking is the handling, which I suspect will be slightly detached. But that's to be expected, my MR2 is a delight to drive and whatever I picked was going to be a let down in that regard.You're so beige, you probably think this signature is about someone else.
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31st October 2011, 12:41 #27
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Originally Posted by barryfullalove
Do you have any other toys with it? I have the ESP/Traction control, bluetooth, usb connection, the best bit is the cruise control but I think that's Titanium only.
I think my mirrors are heated, but I've not seen any evidence of it, the heated windscreen is great but the rear dimister is very poor!Please 'like' our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/motorsportforums
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31st October 2011, 17:04 #28
Can't really remember what spec is coming with it, will just have to wait and see. Think the radio has an AUX 3.5mm in but no USB, probably has TC but definitely no bluetooth (the company will probably install that anyway). The one annoying thing is that I've recently got a new headunit for the Toyota that has USB in, SD card slot, BT music connection and DAB (all for £130!!). It's the latter that I'll miss most, I've really enjoyed being able to drive home from work listening to 6Music.
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31st October 2011, 17:27 #29
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I genuinely don't understand why £15000 cars are on sale with music systems from the 90s. A 3.5mm jack is often listed as a selling point, for goodness sake!
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31st October 2011, 18:58 #30
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Originally Posted by Dave B
A nice analysis from the rally: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/what-we-learned-from-rally-italy-sardinia-2024/
[WRC] Rally Italia Sardegna 2024