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"Needs respect, if tamed you won't buy a car with more character and performance for the money"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Had to replace door window seals as ones fitted were two inches too short!

Fitted new carpet throughout using the old carpet as a template, fitted decent soundproofing felt at same time which has helped road noise.

General comments?

Planning to recover seats in leather very soon as the cloth and vinyl ones fitted are very soft and stained.

You get lulled into a false sense of security after driving for any distance, that is until you take a corner at speed and realize this car needs respect and concentration to drive safely.

Put you foot down in second and third gear when entering a motorway (freeway) slip-road, open the sunroof, wind the windows down... listen to the air cooled flat six engine, it doesn't get any better.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
First year of ownership2003
Most recent year of ownership2003
Engine and transmission 3.0 litre flat six Manual
Performance marks 9/10
Reliability marks 8/10
Comfort marks 5/10
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Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 6/10
Distance when acquired113000 miles
Most recent distance118000 miles
Previous carFord Focus
Date of Entry 19th September, 2003

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