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March 10, 2013, 10:23:05
I've had the FD for 2 weeks now and she impresses me more every time I drive her.
I love the sporty feel of the gearchange and the firm suspension. Quality is ridiculously good for a low-price hatch.
I really can't think of a single criticism.  :goodjob2: :D :D :D
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Reply #1: March 10, 2013, 10:30:02
Quote from: the everyman on March 10, 2013, 10:23:05
I've had the FD for 2 weeks now and she impresses me more every time I drive her.
I love the sporty feel of the gearchange and the firm suspension. Quality is ridiculously good for a low-price hatch.
I really can't think of a single criticism.  :goodjob2: :D :D :D

Glad you are so delighted with the car - as are most owners on the forum :goodjob:

BUT............................

Isn't your gear change a little notchy in 1st and 2nd

Are you getting the claimed fuel economy

Is road noise of the best

Is there not a little rattle from the glove box area

Surely you can find just one little criticism - you will make other members here jealous.................. :whistler:


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Reply #2: March 10, 2013, 10:43:40
Quote from: AlanHo on March 10, 2013, 10:30:02
Quote from: the everyman on March 10, 2013, 10:23:05
I've had the FD for 2 weeks now and she impresses me more every time I drive her.
I love the sporty feel of the gearchange and the firm suspension. Quality is ridiculously good for a low-price hatch.
I really can't think of a single criticism.  :goodjob2: :D :D :D

Glad you are so delighted with the car - as are most owners on the forum :goodjob:

BUT............................

Isn't your gear change a little notchy in 1st and 2nd

Are you getting the claimed fuel economy

Is road noise of the best

Is there not a little rattle from the glove box area

Surely you can find just one little criticism - you will make other members here jealous.................. :whistler:
Ok. No rattles or squeaks at all. Can't tell what fuel economy it gets, but I do know it's excellent compared to my Camry. Gearbox is fine for me. Road noise is abnormally high for a little car in this class, but I blame it on a lack of sound deadener. The new Michelins I fitted have made the car much quieter on the highway, but I still hear a lot of noise below 60.
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Reply #3: March 10, 2013, 22:07:08
 :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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Reply #4: March 10, 2013, 22:08:37
Quote from: AlanHo on March 10, 2013, 10:30:02
Quote from: the everyman on March 10, 2013, 10:23:05
I've had the FD for 2 weeks now and she impresses me more every time I drive her.
I love the sporty feel of the gearchange and the firm suspension. Quality is ridiculously good for a low-price hatch.
I really can't think of a single criticism.  :goodjob2: :D :D :D

Glad you are so delighted with the car - as are most owners on the forum :goodjob:

BUT............................

Isn't your gear change a little notchy in 1st and 2nd

Are you getting the claimed fuel economy

Is road noise of the best

Is there not a little rattle from the glove box area

Surely you can find just one little criticism - you will make other members here jealous.................. :whistler:
sarcasm Alan,i like that.  :whistler: :snigger:
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Reply #5: March 12, 2013, 11:37:20
Nice to see another happy owner  :happydance: :goodjob:
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Reply #6: March 12, 2013, 12:48:02
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Reply #7: March 13, 2013, 19:59:28
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Reply #8: March 14, 2013, 08:39:01
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Reply #9: March 14, 2013, 15:35:36
FD's rock, we all know that really, its just hard for some... add PETROL (rather than weasel) and the FD is outa sight!
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Reply #10: March 14, 2013, 20:52:00
Quote from: Keith on March 14, 2013, 15:35:36
FD's rock, we all know that really, its just hard for some... add PETROL (rather than weasel) and the FD is outa sight!

If you had a Diesel Keith, you might not be considering a switch to a Ford or Vauxhall  :TutTut:  :snigger:
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Reply #11: March 15, 2013, 00:58:42
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Good one, Daz...

Quote from: Keith on March 14, 2013, 15:35:36
FD's rock, we all know that really, its just hard for some... add PETROL (rather than weasel) and the FD is outa sight!

As in wayyyyyyy outa sight BEHIND the diesel..... :lol:

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Reply #12: March 15, 2013, 15:11:50
Guys guys guys wait... I had a weasel remember? Ok not a Hy weasel but it was 196Bhp & veeeeery seductive!

But petrol is more civilised... do you see the Queen in a diesel car? Or any other head of state anywhere?

No... and I know why

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Reply #13: March 15, 2013, 15:13:24
Quote from: Keith on March 15, 2013, 15:11:50
Guys guys guys wait... I had a weasel remember? Ok not a Hy weasel but it was 196Bhp & veeeeery seductive!

But petrol is more civilised... do you see the Queen in a diesel car? Or any other head of state anywhere?

No... and I know why

costheyisdirtynoisysmellybuggas.com  :rofl:

Yes, I've seen the Queen in a diesel Land Rover Defender many, many times.  :)
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Reply #14: March 15, 2013, 15:19:32
Quote from: db08 on March 15, 2013, 15:13:24
Quote from: Keith on March 15, 2013, 15:11:50
Guys guys guys wait... I had a weasel remember? Ok not a Hy weasel but it was 196Bhp & veeeeery seductive!

But petrol is more civilised... do you see the Queen in a diesel car? Or any other head of state anywhere?

No... and I know why

costheyisdirtynoisysmellybuggas.com  :rofl:

Yes, I've seen the Queen in a diesel Land Rover Defender many, many times.  :)

Only when she was away in the colonies Deebs... never at a home match.
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Reply #15: March 15, 2013, 15:24:27
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Reply #16: March 15, 2013, 23:57:46
Quote from: db08 on March 15, 2013, 15:13:24
Quote from: Keith on March 15, 2013, 15:11:50
Guys guys guys wait... I had a weasel remember? Ok not a Hy weasel but it was 196Bhp & veeeeery seductive!

But petrol is more civilised... do you see the Queen in a diesel car? Or any other head of state anywhere?

No... and I know why

costheyisdirtynoisysmellybuggas.com  :rofl:

Yes, I've seen the Queen in a diesel Land Rover Defender many, many times.  :)

The royal family live in the past, clinging on to the vestages of power, for all it's worth, quite a spectacle though when they all get dressed up and block off the streets of London. :mrgreen:
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Reply #17: March 16, 2013, 12:07:17
Quote from: Phil. on March 15, 2013, 23:57:46
Quote from: db08 on March 15, 2013, 15:13:24
Quote from: Keith on March 15, 2013, 15:11:50
Guys guys guys wait... I had a weasel remember? Ok not a Hy weasel but it was 196Bhp & veeeeery seductive!

But petrol is more civilised... do you see the Queen in a diesel car? Or any other head of state anywhere?

No... and I know why

costheyisdirtynoisysmellybuggas.com  :rofl:


Yes, I've seen the Queen in a diesel Land Rover Defender many, many times.  :)

The royal family live in the past, clinging on to the vestages of power, for all it's worth, quite a spectacle though when they all get dressed up and block off the streets of London. :mrgreen:

Totally and unreservedly agree... but they STILL wouldnt be seen in a diesel being driven on a tarmac road  :happydance:
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Reply #18: March 16, 2013, 13:55:32
C'mon, they can't be that fussy... :undecided:

I've seen them getting around in a horse and wagon contraption staring at a horses arse!... :lol:

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Reply #19: March 16, 2013, 15:36:08
Quote from: rustynutz on March 16, 2013, 13:55:32
C'mon, they can't be that fussy... :undecided:

I've seen them getting around in a horse and wagon contraption staring at a horses arse!... :lol:

Proves the point, even a Nags ass is preferable lol!  ;)
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Reply #20: March 16, 2013, 23:03:01
What's the difference between a horse and a soldier.  :question:
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Reply #21: March 17, 2013, 00:24:33
Quote from: Keith on March 16, 2013, 15:36:08
Quote from: rustynutz on March 16, 2013, 13:55:32
C'mon, they can't be that fussy... :undecided:

I've seen them getting around in a horse and wagon contraption staring at a horses arse!... :lol:

Proves the point, even a Nags ass is preferable lol!  ;)

Or it proves they have no taste... :D

Anyhow, we don't need their kind, they'd give diesels a bad name... :P

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Reply #22: March 17, 2013, 00:28:15
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