Fisherman Mike Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) After 35 years of having a company car I decide to put two fingers up to the tax man and have a bit of fun (Midlife Crisis) So Ive relinquished my 60 mpg Renault Megane sport tourer and bought this.One previous mature lady owner 2006 plate 2.0 R Sport68 k on the clock, full SH. Only costs me and the wife £240 per year to ensure (we both have NCB going back to when fred flintstone was a learner) it goes like the clappers, sticks to the road like boiled egg yolk to your shirt and does about 130mph ( allegedly )If I drive it normally I get about 34mpg sedately about 39 and given a good blast about 30 so its not too bad compared to the big oil burners and will carry my fishing tackle and me wherever we want to go. Driving to work is fun again.! Edited August 28, 2013 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Non turbo? Did your wife choose it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Non turbo? Did your wife choose it? Of course....the money saved on fuel and insurance more for her shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) I've had Legacys and Imprezas for the last fifteen years. There is nothing to beat them on the road or in a field. Edited August 28, 2013 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 the closest i have ever come is to drive a brat pickup as my works vehicle, they wasnt a snail. the flat four has a sound of its own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Its the unequal length headers that give it that sound. Not really the boxer config, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Its the unequal length headers that give it that sound. Not really the boxer config, i learn something every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Comparison video. Massive difference, Have to say i prefer the equal lenth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGykinGlPno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 This swung it for me.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHNQXB-EqQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Comparison video. Massive difference, Have to say i prefer the equal lenth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGykinGlPno Now I dont, I just love the "burble" of the unequal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Ed Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 After 35 years of having a company car I decide to put two fingers up to the tax man and have a bit of fun (Midlife Crisis) So Ive relinquished my 60 mpg Renault Megane sport tourer and bought this. One previous mature lady owner 2006 plate 2.0 R Sport68 k on the clock, full SH. Only costs me and the wife £240 per year to ensure (we both have NCB going back to when fred flintstone was a learner) it goes like the clappers, sticks to the road like boiled egg yolk to your shirt and does about 130mph ( allegedly ) If I drive it normally I get about 34mpg sedately about 39 and given a good blast about 30 so its not too bad compared to the big oil burners and will carry my fishing tackle and me wherever we want to go. Driving to work is fun again.! After your suggestion about the Jumbuck I was seriously worried about you Mike, but you've redeemed yourself by purchasing probably the best estate car ever produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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