Time to change my car.

Keith · **Reply #90: November 19, 2013, 21:14:23**

nod nod yadooindeedy!

I confess that the fact my 2 Sons in Law work for the dealer Im getting it from played no small part in my choice.

But for my young-un having a Test drive at her husbands request I might have stayed in ignorance of that little 3 pot Fizzy Fezzermill for ever, however, I predict the kids all over the country will soon find out about its charms!

rustynutz · **Reply #91: November 20, 2013, 01:44:13**

Quote

We’ve really struggled to find anything negative to say about the new 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, other than the five-speed gearbox meaning it revs hard when cruising on the motorway.

I must admit I was a bit surprised it came with a 5 speeder in this day and age but, what sort of rev's are they talking about, Keith?

Keith · **Reply #92: November 20, 2013, 07:56:49**

I asked my daughter. At 70 she can use the Bluetooth phone and talk at normal face to face conversational voice level, which in my opinion is much more relevant as my i30 is a proper little high revver at 70! I'll of course update on actual RPM as soon as I have my own lol!

Shambles · **Reply #93: November 20, 2013, 07:59:10**

Quote from: Pommy Keith

I asked my daughter. At 70 she can use the Bluetooth phone ...

I know lots of people who can use Bluetooth at that age

Keith · **Reply #94: November 20, 2013, 08:43:22**

Quote from: Shambles on November 20, 2013, 07:59:10

Quote from: Pommy Keith
I asked my daughter. At 70 she can use the Bluetooth phone ...

I know lots of people who can use Bluetooth at that age

and I thought I was the witty pedant lol!

MPH Daz!

Shambles · **Reply #95: November 20, 2013, 08:48:13**

Quote from: Pommy Keith

... and I thought I was the witty pedant lol!

MPH Daz!

... and I thought I was the one that needed specs

Keith · **Reply #96: November 20, 2013, 15:30:56**

Quote from: Shambles on November 20, 2013, 08:48:13

Quote from: Pommy Keith

... and I thought I was the witty pedant lol!

MPH Daz!

... and I thought I was the one that needed specs

Whut?

Keith · **Reply #97: November 23, 2013, 14:10:13**

So my day to change is Monday next week and I do feel some sadness. Today I took my personalisation out of my i30. Took the DRL's off, took out my upgraded lights, removed my CrashCam and emptied out all my belongings.... I feel like I'm letting my old FD down...

eye30 · **Reply #98: November 23, 2013, 14:21:01**

Are you going to sleep with it tonight!

Keith · **Reply #99: November 23, 2013, 14:24:42**

Sleep with an ex? OMG no!

Dazzler · **Reply #100: November 23, 2013, 21:57:41**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 23, 2013, 14:24:42

Sleep with an ex? OMG no!

I know how you feel, I get a bit sad when one of my old favourites drives past (I do mean cars not women)

Keith · **Reply #101: November 23, 2013, 22:20:55**

I found out this evening she'll be going off to Auction....
She could end up anywhere... Bet she won't get looked after like I looked after her...

Dazzler · **Reply #102: November 23, 2013, 22:28:20**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 23, 2013, 22:20:55

I found out this evening she'll be going off to Auction....
She could end up anywhere... Bet she won't get looked after like I looked after her...

That is for sure!

2i30s · **Reply #103: November 23, 2013, 22:39:44**

the only three cylinder car I've ever driven was a diahatsu charade petrol turbo all wheel drive,went like a v8.

stick around PK,many other non i30 owners on the site.

eye30 · **Reply #104: November 23, 2013, 22:41:24**

Be interesting if you can find out what it fetches and then see if you can find it for sale in the motoring ads and how much mark up!

Keith · **Reply #105: November 25, 2013, 07:34:25**

Well today is my last day as an i30 owner

I probably have 38 miles left to drive it so I'm gonna enjoy every last one.
And if it's OK with you guys I'll stick around, I like this place...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #106: November 25, 2013, 07:48:07**

Fine by me

Shambles · **Reply #107: November 25, 2013, 08:03:29**

Which Ford forum will you be joining? I've seen so many it's difficult to decide which is the worst, as they all seem rubbish

eye30 · **Reply #108: November 25, 2013, 08:16:30**

Quote from: Shambles on November 25, 2013, 08:03:29

Which Ford forum will you be joining? I've seen so many it's difficult to decide which is the worst, as they all seem rubbish

He can stay here and post in members other cars bit

Dazzler · **Reply #109: November 25, 2013, 09:58:03**

Quote from: eye30 on November 25, 2013, 08:16:30

Quote from: Shambles on November 25, 2013, 08:03:29
Which Ford forum will you be joining? I've seen so many it's difficult to decide which is the worst, as they all seem rubbish

He MUST stay here and post in members other cars bit

I fixed it for you

Keith · **Reply #110: November 25, 2013, 20:34:00**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 25, 2013, 09:58:03

Quote from: eye30 on November 25, 2013, 08:16:30
Quote from: Shambles on November 25, 2013, 08:03:29
Which Ford forum will you be joining? I've seen so many it's difficult to decide which is the worst, as they all seem rubbish

He MUST stay here and post in members other cars bit

I fixed it for you

Thankyou guys... I appreciate that sentiment
I did the deed... She looked so sorry all frosted over, a number 17 hanging off the interior mirror.
I won't be able to find out what she goes for at auction nor where she ends up, maybe that's a good thing. She actually had a flat battery this morning... My own fault but it did seem rather a coincidence! Started first try on a jump start from an ageing Volvo V40 diesel...

Keith · **Reply #111: November 25, 2013, 20:37:46**

And I screwed up that C&P on my iPhone sorry!

Lakes · **Reply #112: November 25, 2013, 20:55:04**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 25, 2013, 07:34:25

Well today is my last day as an i30 owner
I probably have 38 miles left to drive it so I'm gonna enjoy every last one.
And if it's OK with you guys I'll stick around, I like this place...

Wring every last drop of fuel out of her PK!

Shambles · **Reply #113: November 25, 2013, 21:05:01**

Quote from: Pommy Keith

And I screwed up that C&P on my iPhone sorry!

And I fixed it for yer

Keith · **Reply #114: November 25, 2013, 21:43:54**

Quote from: Lakes on November 25, 2013, 20:55:04

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 25, 2013, 07:34:25
Well today is my last day as an i30 owner
I probably have 38 miles left to drive it so I'm gonna enjoy every last one.
And if it's OK with you guys I'll stick around, I like this place...

Wring every last drop of fuel out of her PK!

On the trip there to Stoke she returned 41.7 MPG That's about average over the time I owned her.

Return trip I logged 48.6 MPG.

I'll be reclaiming the full 4 months road fund licence she still had to run as well!

But I absolutely love the new cars engine note... Genuine Aural orgasm!

rustynutz · **Reply #115: November 25, 2013, 22:43:55**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 25, 2013, 21:43:54

But I absolutely love the new cars engine note... Genuine Aural orgasm!

Happens at our age.....

Enjoy PK!

Keith · **Reply #116: November 26, 2013, 16:25:44**

Quote from: Shambles on November 25, 2013, 08:03:29

Which Ford forum will you be joining? I've seen so many it's difficult to decide which is the worst, as they all seem rubbish

I joined Ford Owners Club, Steve...
And you're right!
Having been spoiled by being a member here the differences in quality of conversation, friendliness and overall willingness to help / advise is quite stark already....

Shambles · **Reply #117: November 26, 2013, 17:10:35**

Quote from: Pommy Keith

I joined Ford Owners Club, Steve...

I've always admired their layout, though too many adverts for my liking. The gallery is excellent.

What's your login name there? I can come and spam you

Lakes · **Reply #118: November 26, 2013, 18:15:21**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 25, 2013, 21:43:54

Quote from: Lakes on November 25, 2013, 20:55:04
Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 25, 2013, 07:34:25
Well today is my last day as an i30 owner
I probably have 38 miles left to drive it so I'm gonna enjoy every last one.
And if it's OK with you guys I'll stick around, I like this place...

Wring every last drop of fuel out of her PK!

On the trip there to Stoke she returned 41.7 MPG That's about average over the time I owned her.

Return trip I logged 48.6 MPG.

I'll be reclaiming the full 4 months road fund licence she still had to run as well!

But I absolutely love the new cars engine note... Genuine Aural orgasm!

so new car got an extra 7 mile from one gal of fuel, was the return trip faster too?

Lakes · **Reply #119: November 26, 2013, 18:19:19**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 26, 2013, 16:25:44

Quote from: Shambles on November 25, 2013, 08:03:29
Which Ford forum will you be joining? I've seen so many it's difficult to decide which is the worst, as they all seem rubbish

I joined Ford Owners Club, Steve...
And you're right!
Having been spoiled by being a member here the differences in quality of conversation, friendliness and overall willingness to help / advise is quite stark already....

is that a world wide Ford club Keith or GB?
i used to go to AU Ford forums , when i owned a ford