martine wrote:Sounds like it's had a hard life...my Focus ST is an '07, has 105,000m and is running just fine in all respects. Cosmetically it's covered in stone chips around the front and a few scratches (thanks to car-park numbys) but mechanically it's just as good as it was out of the factory. Only things replaced apart from normal servicing are 3 out of the 4 wheel bearings and a suspension gaiter. Oh and I've had the cambelt replaced before the recommended (10 years/120,000m) interval - just to be safe.
I wouldn't worry about learning in a larger car...it has pros and cons and you'll soon get used to it.
martine wrote:Sounds like it's had a hard life...my Focus ST is an '07, has 105,000m and is running just fine in all respects. Cosmetically it's covered in stone chips around the front and a few scratches (thanks to car-park numbys) but mechanically it's just as good as it was out of the factory. Only things replaced apart from normal servicing are 3 out of the 4 wheel bearings and a suspension gaiter. Oh and I've had the cambelt replaced before the recommended (10 years/120,000m) interval - just to be safe.
I wouldn't worry about learning in a larger car...it has pros and cons and you'll soon get used to it.
jameslb101 wrote:FWIW, I had a brand new Yeti "Greenline" for a weekend last summer (and a full tank of diesel at someone else's expense!) and I thought it was absolute brilliant. Well, up until point me and mate decided to test its off-roading capabilities, tried to take it up 45 degree rocky slope, realised it was actually 2WD and not the 4WD we assumed from the chunky looks, and slid back down again
jameslb101 wrote:FWIW, I had a brand new Yeti "Greenline" for a weekend last summer (and a full tank of diesel at someone else's expense!) and I thought it was absolute brilliant. Well, up until point me and mate decided to test its off-roading capabilities, tried to take it up 45 degree rocky slope, realised it was actually 2WD and not the 4WD we assumed from the chunky looks, and slid back down again
TheInsanity1234 wrote:Just a head's up, it's looking likely that we're moving up in size. Mum's now looking at a either a B-Max, or a Skoda Yeti. (Don't ask me why, I've repeatedly told them that I'm going to be learning to drive in whatever car they purchase, meaning it should ideally be small. Ignored.)
true blue wrote:TheInsanity1234 wrote:Just a head's up, it's looking likely that we're moving up in size. Mum's now looking at a either a B-Max, or a Skoda Yeti. (Don't ask me why, I've repeatedly told them that I'm going to be learning to drive in whatever car they purchase, meaning it should ideally be small. Ignored.)
I taught my other half to drive in a Jag, alongside her BSM tutor using a Corsa. Looked damned silly with L-plates on, but I believe car size isn't really an issue for learners so long as you have good visibility and reasonable controls/power. She also had no real difficulty switching between a diesel and petrol engine. So - don't worry too much about either the size of the car or the fuel type. You'll soon get used to both.
TheInsanity1234 wrote:Does anyone have any idea how this is the case?
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