Rocking both 5s 😎

mobile · Jan 9th, 2019, 21:53

Not just a D5 now I got a T5 as well

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bTFHpaHcYtEN4gGR7

Yobbo · Jan 10th, 2019, 10:48

Nice!!

FunkyMelon · Jan 10th, 2019, 13:47

Now the real question - Which do you prefer?

T5R92011 · Jan 10th, 2019, 16:21

SOAB.

Might as well also buy a 2.4i to complete the 5 banger collection.

mobile · Jan 10th, 2019, 21:33

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Originally Posted by FunkyMelon

Now the real question - Which do you prefer?

Honestly the D5 is great went up to Scotland and back to the wirral just over 1/4 tank left just over 400 miles not hanging about all the way. Just I never got on with the autobox, too restrictive and never does what you actually would like it to.
Early days for the T5 but seems promising only time will tell. The D5 goes once I sort the wife's 'Burg though.

mobile · Jan 10th, 2019, 21:35

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Originally Posted by T5R92011

SOAB.

Might as well also buy a 2.4i to complete the 5 banger collection.

Haha she would cut me up, besides I need more funds to finish my gte off.

Welton · Jan 11th, 2019, 16:01

Great stuff!

What bothers me now is that our cars are cheap enough (once folk realise anyway) for them to change hands regularly and perhaps get abused (no-one on here would do that obvs) I've already seen one V50 locally used by a tradesman (painter) like a kinda van

and I'm starting to see scruffy examples around with unfixed damage and whatnot.

Keep up the good work and keep our motors in top condition everyone

The Thong · Jan 11th, 2019, 16:04

Very Smart, I like it

TT

T5R92011 · Jan 11th, 2019, 16:54

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Originally Posted by mobile

Honestly the D5 is great went up to Scotland and back to the wirral just over 1/4 tank left just over 400 miles not hanging about all the way. Just I never got on with the autobox, too restrictive and never does what you actually would like it to.
Early days for the T5 but seems promising only time will tell. The D5 goes once I sort the wife's 'Burg though.

I just bought a little 1.3 suzuki so that I can do my town driving in that. T5 is just awful on fuel so I'd keep hold of that D5 if I were you.

The funny thing about these particular T5's is there is no "honeymoon" period where you can blame bad MPG on booting it everywhere! Even when you slow down and drive it carefully the MPG is still shocking.

Having the second car does make me appreciate the power and torque and smoothness of the T5 though.

mobile · Jan 12th, 2019, 15:40

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Originally Posted by T5R92011

I just bought a little 1.3 suzuki so that I can do my town driving in that. T5 is just awful on fuel so I'd keep hold of that D5 if I were you.

The funny thing about these particular T5's is there is no "honeymoon" period where you can blame bad MPG on booting it everywhere! Even when you slow down and drive it carefully the MPG is still shocking.

Having the second car does make me appreciate the power and torque and smoothness of the T5 though.

Fuel ain't an issue, I came out of a Monaro into a volvo and my foot was heavy on the loud pedal in that, regularly Seen South of 12mpg on the clocks😎😂 bloody kids

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Great stuff! What bothers me now is that our cars are cheap enough (once folk realise anyway) for them to change hands regularly and perhaps get abused (no-one on here would do that obvs) I've already seen one V50 locally used by a tradesman (painter) like a kinda van and I'm starting to see scruffy examples around with unfixed damage and whatnot. Keep up the good work and keep our motors in top condition everyone __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Very Smart, I like it TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

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