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So, Ive got it! 1 bus and 2 trains, all went well - was a very easy pick up process to be honest. Dealer was spot on, and I was in and out of the dealership within 90mins. Very pleasing all round.
The journey back was filthy weather, proper monsoon rain with hailstones... so I stuck it in rain mode most of the way and proceeded gingerly.... however on some dry spots I did give it some welly.... and the grin is still plastered across my face.
When I picked it up the economy was showing 67L/100 :hehe: Its now down to 13.8L/100 and during the time it wasnt pissing with rain I wasnt holding back... so im pleased with that. I reckon 10L/100 tanks will be attainable, which will suit me very nicely.
Initial impressions. Well the first, the biggest and what I imagine will be the most lasting its that its got *character*, 100% un-quantifiable and certainly a car thats going to prove to be more than the sum of its parts, I think.
Engine - well its a 425bhp V8, theres not much more to say! It loves to rev though, it goes really, really freely through the rev. range, which is v. different to the LS3 Camaros I drove.
Ive obviously not had the chance to really 'drive' it yet - but I will say the chassis/traction etc seems forgiving, and the car is certainly planted.
When you look and feel around the interior, you can spot the areas where some plastics have been cheaped on... door tops and handles in particualr... but then again, theyve saved money in a few spots and spent it in others, so im not complaining.
Im very, very happy with the colour combo, I reckon the saddle leather is spot on :yes: The cooled seats work great, but make your bollocks feel weird after a while. Shaker sound system is more than good enough, and although some people cant get on with the SYNC2 system, im not one of them. I have it in this and our Focus, and I find it to be a decent all-round infotainment experience.
So there we go, after 6 months ive finally got it. Now the real fun can begin! The Mrs. is away this weekend and im looking after my daughter, so chances to get some quality time in the garage will be limited... but once the boss is back, im cracking on. I might at least try to get the bonnet struts fitted tomorrow during mini-me's nap time :yes:
Usual cover it in blue sheet routine:
Had some crappy weather on the way back, but the sun was shining when I pulled up at home
Very happy ive gone for the black wheels - these will become a winter set at the appropriate time.
Neat touch, similar to be found throughout the cabin.
6-piston Brembos. They work, rather well.
Again, considering its a Ford, the paint is bloody fantastic. Lovely deep metallic flake and no orange peel!
Saddle perforated leather. Seems decent. Longevity to be assessed.
Another nice touch, IMO... although maybe not to everyones taste....?
The Coyote is a brilliant, brilliant engine. Certain things in the engine bay will be changed or tidied over time.
Litttle and Large as they will now be called. Together for the first time. 5.0 425bhp Vs. 1.0 125 bhp !
This is my small 'American' plate that ill be putting on the front of the car - not legal in the strictest sense of the word :hehe:, but not taking the piss too much either. Ill mount it on a 'sto n sho' or similar.
Its a nice key. Credit to Ford.
So, Ive got it! 1 bus and 2 trains, all went well - was a very easy pick up process to be honest. Dealer was spot on, and I was in and out of the dealership within 90mins. Very pleasing all round.
The journey back was filthy weather, proper monsoon rain with hailstones... so I stuck it in rain mode most of the way and proceeded gingerly.... however on some dry spots I did give it some welly.... and the grin is still plastered across my face.
When I picked it up the economy was showing 67L/100 :hehe: Its now down to 13.8L/100 and during the time it wasnt pissing with rain I wasnt holding back... so im pleased with that. I reckon 10L/100 tanks will be attainable, which will suit me very nicely.
Initial impressions. Well the first, the biggest and what I imagine will be the most lasting its that its got *character*, 100% un-quantifiable and certainly a car thats going to prove to be more than the sum of its parts, I think.
Engine - well its a 425bhp V8, theres not much more to say! It loves to rev though, it goes really, really freely through the rev. range, which is v. different to the LS3 Camaros I drove.
Ive obviously not had the chance to really 'drive' it yet - but I will say the chassis/traction etc seems forgiving, and the car is certainly planted.
When you look and feel around the interior, you can spot the areas where some plastics have been cheaped on... door tops and handles in particualr... but then again, theyve saved money in a few spots and spent it in others, so im not complaining.
Im very, very happy with the colour combo, I reckon the saddle leather is spot on :yes: The cooled seats work great, but make your bollocks feel weird after a while. Shaker sound system is more than good enough, and although some people cant get on with the SYNC2 system, im not one of them. I have it in this and our Focus, and I find it to be a decent all-round infotainment experience.
So there we go, after 6 months ive finally got it. Now the real fun can begin! The Mrs. is away this weekend and im looking after my daughter, so chances to get some quality time in the garage will be limited... but once the boss is back, im cracking on. I might at least try to get the bonnet struts fitted tomorrow during mini-me's nap time :yes:
Usual cover it in blue sheet routine:
Had some crappy weather on the way back, but the sun was shining when I pulled up at home
Very happy ive gone for the black wheels - these will become a winter set at the appropriate time.
Neat touch, similar to be found throughout the cabin.
6-piston Brembos. They work, rather well.
Again, considering its a Ford, the paint is bloody fantastic. Lovely deep metallic flake and no orange peel!
Saddle perforated leather. Seems decent. Longevity to be assessed.
Another nice touch, IMO... although maybe not to everyones taste....?
The Coyote is a brilliant, brilliant engine. Certain things in the engine bay will be changed or tidied over time.
Litttle and Large as they will now be called. Together for the first time. 5.0 425bhp Vs. 1.0 125 bhp !
This is my small 'American' plate that ill be putting on the front of the car - not legal in the strictest sense of the word :hehe:, but not taking the piss too much either. Ill mount it on a 'sto n sho' or similar.
Its a nice key. Credit to Ford.
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