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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: chrisgixer on 07 March 2015, 21:44:24
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Clarkson's Raptor P150(?) pick up has got to me. I want one. I want.... A Ford.... :-[ :-X
I don't really. Too big. Wrong hand drive. Too expensive. ....Impressive though. And yes I know the trucks don't need to pass the same crash tests as the cars. But it was impressive in that environment. And that engine noise. Ooooohohooooo. :y
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i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.
ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it :y
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....and on topic ::) those pick up trucks are pure sex :y
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i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.
ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it :y
They do handle well. :) including the focus. ::)
Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega. :-\
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If I ever go and live in the States it will be a big V8 truck all the way for me! 8) That Raptor is quite sexy, but I'd probably go for a Daewoo Silverado. :y
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The Gaywoo? Nooooowaaaaayyyyy ;D
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James May's Daewoo was a looker I thought. Although ironically it was like a huge box in shape. :-\
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i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.
ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it :y
They do handle well. :) including the focus. ::)
Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega. :-\
True Chris. but wouldnt that mainly be down to the big engine in the omega not really breaking a sweat....as opposed to the smaller 1.6-1.8's seen getting a thrashing? :-\
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ps as for handling.... no idea. i take corners way too un-TB-like :-[ :'(
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i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.
ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it :y
They do handle well. :) including the focus. ::)
Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega. :-\
True Chris. but wouldnt that mainly be down to the big engine in the omega not really breaking a sweat....as opposed to the smaller 1.6-1.8's seen getting a thrashing? :-\
My Dads old 2.0 mk 1 Mondeo was worn out by the time he handed it down to me. 95k on the clock, engine mounts, clutch, gear box, gear linkage, exhaust mount, interior all buggered. Sold it 5k later.
Although to be fair it drove straight. Good chassis and handling. Brakes where wicked, although couldn't take prolonged abuse, but what stock set up does...?
I see why people like them, tbh. But longevity.... Nah.
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Your Dad's Mondeo probably went on for another 50k after you. :y
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Your Dad's Mondeo probably went on for another 50k after you. :y
I wouldn't base that opinion on just one example though Tig. I've seen a few since. :)
Oh yeah, while the handling was good, imo of course, it was not as stable as the omega at higher speeds or in cross winds. Maybe the weight differance? :-\
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If Lord Opti paid me to put one of these yankee cars on my drive, I'm sure I could just about put up with it. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
(http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/Chevrolet/northamerica/usa/nscwebsite/en/Home/Vehicles/Performance/2015_Corvette_Z06/Model_Overview/01_images/2015-chevrolet-corvette-z06-sports-car-mo-exterior-980x476-17.jpg)
An awful lot of car from $79,000, with Ferrari levels of performance! :) :) :)
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i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.
ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it :y
They do handle well. :) including the focus. ::)
Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega. :-\
Ahem! I took SWMBO's Mk1.5 Focus for some tyres earlier (128k) and although it's only a 1.6, and is reguarly low on oil, is goes like a bat out of hell on B roads. If I were to put myself in the focus and my (exceptionally fast) Saab.... on the twisties, I'd feel better in the Focus.
A Roads.... no contest.
The earlier Focus, before it got bloated was and still is an exceptional car to drive.
I don't think the Mondeo had anything over the Vectra. Both had massive amounts of understeer and lift-off oversteer. Great fun if you knew what was going to happen, not so good if you didn't.
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i like fords full stop. easy to work on and maintain and theyve got some handsome cars. the mundane-o! awesome looking.
ma's ford fusion (touch wood) has been so reliable. love it :y
They do handle well. :) including the focus. ::)
Ime though, they simply can't rack up the miles like an omega. :-\
Ahem! I took SWMBO's Mk1.5 Focus for some tyres earlier (128k) and although it's only a 1.6, and is reguarly low on oil, is goes like a bat out of hell on B roads. If I were to put myself in the focus and my (exceptionally fast) Saab.... on the twisties, I'd feel better in the Focus.
A Roads.... no contest.
The earlier Focus, before it got bloated was and still is an exceptional car to drive.
I don't think the Mondeo had anything over the Vectra. Both had massive amounts of understeer and lift-off oversteer. Great fun if you knew what was going to happen, not so good if you didn't.
You are joking, right B ? The ride is far better in the mondeo for a start.
...anyway, this truck.... ;D
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Nope sorry I don't see the attraction of a pick up as an everyday vehicle.Ok if you actually need one for work or carting bales of hay and such for horses/livestock then fine no problem or any other type of task but as a "lifestyle"choice then no.On a slightly different track I see that Ford have now released a Focus ST diesel,don't know engine size or power output or performance figures,just that I saw one yesterday.
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Nah, not for me. The engine in a 4 door saloon however.... :y
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Ahem! I took SWMBO's Mk1.5 Focus for some tyres earlier (128k) and although it's only a 1.6, and is reguarly low on oil, is goes like a bat out of hell on B roads. If I were to put myself in the focus and my (exceptionally fast) Saab.... on the twisties, I'd feel better in the Focus.
A Roads.... no contest.
The earlier Focus, before it got bloated was and still is an exceptional car to drive.
My mother has had her Focus, a decent specced 1.6 since it was about 18months old, and I've always considered it to be worse in almost every respect than the late Escort it replaced. The extra weight dulls the performance; the driving position feels like a tiny throne strapped to the car; the steering wheel is far too small and thick-rimmed; there's no room in it(try putting more than one suitcase in the boot); it's hideous to look at inside and out; the interior looks and feels cheap; and the ride is poor. As for the handling, the vaunted multi-link rear suspension feels like a Cortina or Sunbeam with knackered void bushes; I want the rear to faithfully follow the front, not squirm about.
For a family hatchback, I'd have an Astra over a Focus everytime.
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For me it would be any of the new fiestas. Lovely inside. Lovely to look at. Nice to work on. Has to be petrol though. No tdi 'dangle berries'
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For me it would be any of the new fiestas. Lovely inside. Lovely to look at. Nice to work on. Has to be petrol though. No tdi 'dangle berries'
So you don't think the interior looks like an explosion in a 10 year old Nokia factory? Wierdly shaped, shiny buttons operating overstyled 'dials'?
As for the exterior it looks like it was meant to be the new Galaxy, and was roughly reduced in size on a badly calibrated photocopier. It's hugely out of proportion; how else would a 16"(or bigger) wheel look so small on a car of that size? Go and look at the 16's on your much bigger Omega for an example of what I mean.
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Webby is a nineties baby ;D
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For me it would be any of the new fiestas. Lovely inside. Lovely to look at. Nice to work on. Has to be petrol though. No tdi 'dangle berries'
So you don't think the interior looks like an explosion in a 10 year old Nokia factory? Wierdly shaped, shiny buttons operating overstyled 'dials'?
As for the exterior it looks like it was meant to be the new Galaxy, and was roughly reduced in size on a badly calibrated photocopier. It's hugely out of proportion; how else would a 16"(or bigger) wheel look so small on a car of that size? Go and look at the 16's on your much bigger Omega for an example of what I mean.
;D now you've said that I do see what you mean :D
As for the exterior we will have to agre e to disagree. A reet stunner IMO :y
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Wouldn't call the new Fiesta stunning but I don't think it's a bad looking thing.However I've driven quite a few over some fair distances and must say I find them quite uncomfortable-but then I'm used to big barges like the Senator,Omega and JaguarXJ so no comparison really!
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Nope sorry I don't see the attraction of a pick up as an everyday vehicle.Ok if you actually need one for work or carting bales of hay and such for horses/livestock then fine no problem or any other type of task but as a "lifestyle"choice then no.On a slightly different track I see that Ford have now released a Focus ST diesel,don't know engine size or power output or performance figures,just that I saw one yesterday.
I agree, daughter has a top of the range Ford Ranger (4.2?). Most uncomfortable to ride in. Possibly useful off road, but do I care? :-X
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At £32k for a Wild track it's a lot of money but no more than The Top Anarak ;D, but Ford have come along way recently, the transit custom I drive is just the best :y
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Clarkson's Raptor P150(?) pick up has got to me. I want one. I want.... A Ford.... :-[ :-X
I don't really. Too big. Wrong hand drive. Too expensive. ....Impressive though. And yes I know the trucks don't need to pass the same crash tests as the cars. But it was impressive in that environment. And that engine noise. Ooooohohooooo. :y
Beween me and you and did like it too....the sound of the supercharger would be a blast ....running it around our village in Leicester ;D ;D ;D
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Clarkson's Raptor P150(?) pick up has got to me. I want one. I want.... A Ford.... :-[ :-X
I don't really. Too big. Wrong hand drive. Too expensive. ....Impressive though. And yes I know the trucks don't need to pass the same crash tests as the cars. But it was impressive in that environment. And that engine noise. Ooooohohooooo. :y
Beween me and you and did like it too....the sound of the supercharger would be a blast ....running it around our village in Leicester ;D ;D ;D