> what do people in here think of it ?
>
> Whilst I think it is pretty radical (maybe too much ?) I am disappointed at
> a few items :
>
> 1) no air con as standard across the range
Is not having air con still around $800 in savings on a new
car?
If so, I'll skip it. It's not hot enough long enough to
warrant it.
> 2) No CD as standard across the range
Harharhar...
> 3) No parking sensors ?
> 4) any colour other than red is extra !
Whoa. Foul!
notbob - 16 Dec 2005 20:34 GMT
>> 3) No parking sensors ?
What are parking sensors? Is that like curb feelers?
nb ...age revealed
Pars - 17 Dec 2005 05:01 GMT
> > Whilst I think it is pretty radical (maybe too much ?) I
> am disappointed at
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> Is not having air con still around $800 in savings on a new
> car?
I like the fact that no AC is an option. Especially if you're after maximum
performance. Also, I can do without the additional maintenance hit once the
car starts to get old.
Then there's cars like the Toyota Celica, which comes standard with AC.
Which is totally stupid considering that car has lousy initial torque but
'jet-fighter' handling. So, why bog it down with AC, which is not true to
the car's nature.
Then there's the Hybrid, with electrically powered AC units. That kind of
technology can be useful in a small engine car with sporty intention. But in
that case, simply axing the AC unit would be the simplest solution.
That being said, there's at least 10 days in the year, here in Toronto,
that I wish I had AC. All the other times, I'm laughing to the bank or
enjoying the fact that a supposedly faster car is sucking my exhaust.
Pars
> If so, I'll skip it. It's not hot enough long enough to
> warrant it.
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> Whoa. Foul!
Jimbo,
Test driving one on Tuesday (uk) will let you know what I think.
Mel.
> what do people in here think of it ?
>
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> Jim
jimbo - 17 Dec 2005 20:36 GMT
ok Mel,
which version ?
I was going for the 2.0 lts diesel (my present one is the 1.7ctdi - which I
love !)
Jim
> Jimbo,
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>> Jim
> 1) no air con as standard across the range
No such thing as a free lunch - so at least this way you have the choice
as to pay or not.
2) No CD as standard across the range
> 3) No parking sensors ?
> 4) any colour other than red is extra !
In UK it has been common practice to charge extra for metalic paint, red
is the only non-metalic paint. Not sure if the exra cst is justified.
'Cheap' car will be no a/c in red :-))