Hire cars that I've known, part 1

Kinja'd!!! "Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
02/16/2016 at 15:01 • Filed to: Ford, Focus, Powershift, France

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Focus Mk2 2.0 TDI with Powershift (twin clutch) box. Photographed to show a scratch that was there when I got it.

Went well enough, was a little surprised that the ‘box felt almost the same as a torque converter automatic down to slushy changes and dragging the clutch to provide creep. Reasonably economical (those are miles per Imp gallon), rather heavy and stodgy to drive. Somewhat surprisingly a Pious I hired previously was somewhat easier on fuel.

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DISCUSSION (4)


Kinja'd!!! Party-vi > Cé hé sin
02/16/2016 at 15:04

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Like, in the Biblical sense ?


Kinja'd!!! Cé hé sin > Party-vi
02/16/2016 at 15:09

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Not on this occasion, but don’t let me keep you from your pastimes...


Kinja'd!!! Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Cé hé sin
02/20/2016 at 19:05

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The 5-speed manual in the Mk2 Focus with the diesel was pretty good...


Kinja'd!!! Cé hé sin > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
02/20/2016 at 19:08

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I’ve driven a six speed manual Focus 1.6 diesel since - not quite so good. Too many gears to be honest, five is enough.