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1.4 engine versus 1.6

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Offline diablo

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As the top speed is 116 MPH (I think) then I'm sure that cruising at 80 will be fine. Though as I mentioned it will drink petrol above 70. I'd have preferred them to have added a 6th gear for motorway driving.

I think the new model has different ratios.


Offline Surferdude

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My experience with 1.4 litre sized engine goes back a long way so the only current comparison I can make is that when we were in the UK two years ago we hired a 1.4L manual Vauxhaul. I was surprised to find it was quite acceptable on the motorways. On that basis, the 1.4 would seem to be the way to go, given that I reckon an auto in a small engine is not particularly desirable.
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Offline rustynutz

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Our max legal limit in Oz varies from 62 mph, 68 mph, and unlimited, depending which state or territory you're in.

Just a heads up, Phil...The "unlimited" speed limit is actually 130kph....  :whistler:


Offline Phil №❶

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That's for NT is it,  :thanx: for the update.
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Yeah, it changed a few years back....Bloody Labor Government!  :fum:


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Hey Nick.

Any update on your procrastination?


I'll buy a copy of your book if you tell us you went for an i30 :D
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