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Title: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 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

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: the everyman on 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.

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 2i30s on March 10, 2013, 22:07:08

 :goodjob2: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 2i30s on 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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Dazzler on March 12, 2013, 11:37:20

Nice to see another happy owner  :happydance: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 12, 2013, 12:48:02

 :wss:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Dazzler on March 13, 2013, 19:59:28

Quote from: db08 on March 12, 2013, 12:48:02

:wss:

 :TutTut:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 14, 2013, 08:39:01

Quote from: Dazzler on March 13, 2013, 19:59:28

Quote from: db08 on March 12, 2013, 12:48:02

:wss:

 :TutTut:

 :snigger:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 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!

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Dazzler on 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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: rustynutz on March 15, 2013, 00:58:42

 :snigger:
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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Doggie 1 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.  :)

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Keith on 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.

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 15, 2013, 15:24:27

 :rofl:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Phil №❶ 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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Keith on 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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 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:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 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!  ;)

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 16, 2013, 23:03:01

What's the difference between a horse and a soldier.  :question:

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: rustynutz on 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

Title: Re: Impressions....first 2 weeks.
Post by: 2i30s on March 17, 2013, 00:28:15

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: