(27-01-2015, 09:32 AM)Toms306 Wrote: Ford marks are ridiculous - on the Focus they changed EVERY body panel in early 2008...yet most of the interior and the floorpan remained the same so they called it the Mk2.5 instead of Mk3....no-one on ebay has a clue what car they're selling parts for!
(26-01-2015, 10:21 PM)RetroPug Wrote:(26-01-2015, 06:47 PM)Toms306 Wrote: How often do you ever do 0-60? Can't think of the last time I did!
30-60/70 near enough every day though....which is what matters...
What is the 0-60 on this anyway? Must be quicker than the Focus and that's only just over 10s iirc...How quick do you need for a daily commuter lol?
I don't need a quick daily commuter.
The 306 got a good blast almost every time I drove it though, just couldn't resist it when the road opened up slightly even when commuting.
Now it will only get good blasts, but will be even more pampered!
That bit was aimed at Chris' mate really. 10s 0-60 is more than adequate for a daily imo! Only time I want more from mine is 65+, but its not 'slow' enough to worry about and I don't feel I'm holding anyone up. Very different to the '6 where I want more at 1500rpm.Gonna take some time getting used to petrol again I think lol.
See I find that with lots of throttle input the initial torquey shove from the diesel is really great. However compared to the gti6 you really need to use the throttle and be in a low gear, whereas the gti6 will pull through basically every gear pretty well at pretty much any speed, and will happily roll in high gears.
Had a nice drive in this to work today....climate control was lovely, actual demisting of the windows, and a regulated temperature rather than a choice of scalding air and air from outside gusted into your face along with lots of leaves.
Still got a lot of love for the 306 and can't wait to drive it again.
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