StewartK

Thanx, I was a bit puzzled when I saw the topic had been moved but I did a forum search this morning and found it. Stewart

I came across this site when I was looking for new tyres and I wondered if anyone had experience of these and whether they might help given the problems with fitting snow chains to the front wheels of the Elegance Yeti? http://www.autosock.co.uk/ Stewart

Yes, the manual says that the aircon switches to recirc mode when you engage reverse gear so the system doesn't pull exhaust gases in and choke you. Stewart

I have always driven petrol engined cars but I decided to try the CR 170, my local dealer happened to have one as their demonstrator. On my test drive I was a bit cautious when I started out but after a few minutes decided to give it a bit of welly. I was pushing the accelerator pedal with the same force I use on my Volvo V40 (115bhp, 165Nm) and found I was hanging on to the steering wheel for dear life as the g-force tried to push me back through the seat. It goes like brown stuff off a stick, the last car I had that was as much fun was my Fiat Barchetta (130bhp, 158Nm) and it weighed as much as a leaf. I was sold on the diesel in this car and I've ordered one. It was actually a better drive than my wife's MINI Cooper. Why not have a comparison test drive of the two? Stewart

Thanx for the welcome. I've ordered Aqua Blue Metallic. I test drove a Black CR170 and it was great fun, and looked good, but I saw it again after a few days and it really needed cleaning. I'd rather be driving than washing so I hope Aqua Blue won't need so much cleaning. Stewart

Hi, I've just ordered a 2.0 CR 170BHP in Elegance trim. I got some good quotes from intenet dealers and took the best one to my local dealer to see if they could match it. They either would not, or could not. The discount on list price I got was 16% - no PX, I'm going to sell my present car to webuyanycar. Have a look on Honest John's site for details of the internet dealers - I chose Autofinders - I paid the deposit by credit card so the whole purchase is covered by the credit card guarantee scheme - and the purchase is also covered by the Distance Selling Regulations so I can reject the car within seven days if I'm not completely happy. Stewart