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Infinity · Aug 9th, 2007, 10:13

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Originally Posted by D5 _Monkey

Bet you also failed to change out of 1st gear within 0.001 sec of setting off!

I did notice that the red-line came up a little quicker than I expected!!! 1st and 2nd are very short! Especially when I am used to up to 40mph in 1st and up to 70mph in 2nd should I need too

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Originally Posted by SteveTDCi

I don't think the S60 will drift like the 200SX either !

You're telling me...

Justin

Infinity · Aug 16th, 2007, 07:24

Well I've only gone and got myself an s60

It's an '04 D5 with more toys than I know what to do with!!!

Sad to see the 200sx go though

Justin

JIM C · Aug 16th, 2007, 08:51

Once you get used to the change in driving style I am sure you will enjoy the D5. I find mine one of the best allround cars I have owned, great spec, very comfortable easy to drive and I average 42mpg. Can`t ask for anything better.

Infinity · Aug 16th, 2007, 08:59

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Originally Posted by JIM C

Once you get used to the change in driving style I am sure you will enjoy the D5. I find mine one of the best allround cars I have owned, great spec, very comfortable easy to drive and I average 42mpg. Can`t ask for anything better.

It's a brilliant car, I'm so glad I got it over the Audi A4!

It's so quiet though and it's creeping me out a little after being used to a huge jap exhaust buzzing away...

Justin

Viper_7 · Aug 16th, 2007, 10:15

I'm surprised you've not mentioned the turning circle yet - unless the 200SX is the same and your used to it!

The short first gear is a bit of a pain at times expecially when your pulling out a tight junction and you find you have to change up virtually immediately whilst your still turning etc. Just a diesel thing this though!

Did the buggy fit?!

Infinity · Aug 17th, 2007, 13:09

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Originally Posted by Viper_7

I'm surprised you've not mentioned the turning circle yet - unless the 200SX is the same and your used to it!

It's not too bad, the 200sx was a lot better even though it had even bigger wheels! It's something that I'll find easy enough to live with

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Originally Posted by Viper_7

Did the buggy fit?!

Yes, the opening is more than big enough. TBH I think my brain was playing tricks on me! In fact I can't believe how much a can get into the boot! It's nearly 3 times the size of the boot on the 200sx.

On a side-note, the Pro-logical stereo is by far the best factory unit I have ever heard! I can't believe it isn't an after market system!

Justin

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