New car's being delivered in a couple of hours
30 November 2006, 11:52 AM
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New car's being delivered in a couple of hours
OK - it's nothing special but there is something nice about a brand new car.
Having run my own car for work for about 6 years now I've decided to re-join the company car fold because I'm doing about 35,000 miles a year and I don't want to be underwriting the associated depreciation and maintenance costs.
Having tried a few cars, I opted for the 170hp Passat diesel sport estate with a manual box. I tested the 140hp version which pulled like a train so this one should be a riot. I had a few quid left over from the allowance so I ordered some goodies (even thought the standard 'Sport' spec is pretty generous):
- xenons
- electric glass sunroof
- PDC front and rear
- winter pack
- iPod prep
Feedback in due course.
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Kav
Having run my own car for work for about 6 years now I've decided to re-join the company car fold because I'm doing about 35,000 miles a year and I don't want to be underwriting the associated depreciation and maintenance costs.
Having tried a few cars, I opted for the 170hp Passat diesel sport estate with a manual box. I tested the 140hp version which pulled like a train so this one should be a riot. I had a few quid left over from the allowance so I ordered some goodies (even thought the standard 'Sport' spec is pretty generous):
- xenons
- electric glass sunroof
- PDC front and rear
- winter pack
- iPod prep
Feedback in due course.
Cheers
Kav
30 November 2006, 12:15 PM
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Hi Andy
The pool car I've had for the last 3 months is essentially the same car (a saloon with an auto box). Standard spec is 17" wheels but the tyres (Dunlop SP Sports) have a sensible profile on them; 235/45. I think the ride is a good compromise between being firm and pliant but I'll give you further detail in due course.
Cheers
Kav
The pool car I've had for the last 3 months is essentially the same car (a saloon with an auto box). Standard spec is 17" wheels but the tyres (Dunlop SP Sports) have a sensible profile on them; 235/45. I think the ride is a good compromise between being firm and pliant but I'll give you further detail in due course.
Cheers
Kav
01 December 2006, 05:46 PM
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Very pleased so far Andy.
I just wish the engine wasn't so tight
Still, got a couple of long trips coming up so it won't be long before the old bird's stretching her legs.
Not sure why but it feels a lot more 'planted' than the saloon. That was supposed to be a Sport spec but having driven them back-to-back, I'm beginning to wonder.
More to follow...
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I just wish the engine wasn't so tight
Still, got a couple of long trips coming up so it won't be long before the old bird's stretching her legs.Not sure why but it feels a lot more 'planted' than the saloon. That was supposed to be a Sport spec but having driven them back-to-back, I'm beginning to wonder.
More to follow...
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Kav
06 December 2006, 11:41 AM
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600 miles on the clock now so I'm getting a bit more liberal with the throttle. The pick up between 1,500 and 3,000 RPM is just incredible; especially in 3rd gear. The car's returning about 40 mpg which isn't bad.
It makes me wonder what it'd be like with a re-map
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It makes me wonder what it'd be like with a re-map
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Will do.
The car's getting a long run up to the north-east next week so should come back more-or-less run in.
BTW Andy, depending on your location, you're more than welcome to have a drive sometime.
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The car's getting a long run up to the north-east next week so should come back more-or-less run in.
BTW Andy, depending on your location, you're more than welcome to have a drive sometime.
Cheers
Kav
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