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[IAmTodd]

It wasn't THAT bad of a car! I was really worried about space. I'm 6'2" so headroom is always an issue. I think there was more headroom in that than in the Explorer. It only have 13k on it but the motor did make an alarming tapping noise at times. It could have just been the diesel (this was a first for me) but it just didn't sound natural. Regardless it did the 400 miles for me without incident!

 

[JDraper]

Ha Ha. If only..

I have returned safely! That was very different but at the same time I caught on quickly and can now flawlessly drive a manual transmission. It wasn't a Corsa, it was a Peugeot 207 1.4HDi. It was too bad. Made sure to use the full rev band to accelerate. The dang thing got 64MPG. WTF? That is crazy. I did 400 miles and barely used 3/4 of a tank.

I need a rest, I'll be making a post on my blog about it later this evening. Thanks for the recommendations guys.

Glad you made it in on piece. One of the guys I work with was driving in GB and fell back to his "American ways" and returned the rental car with a few bits missing...

On the mpg, remember that an imperial gallon (British) is about 17% larger than an American gallon, so the #'s will be higher. However, that's still dang good mileage even when converted to US mpg.

 

[BIGHVM]

It wasn't THAT bad of a car! I was really worried about space. I'm 6'2" so headroom is always an issue. I think there was more headroom in that than in the Explorer. It only have 13k on it but the motor did make an alarming tapping noise at times. It could have just been the diesel (this was a first for me) but it just didn't sound natural. Regardless it did the 400 miles for me without incident!

Damn Dude do you drive with your sunroof open?
More space in that small trolley!!!!!!!!

 

[IAmTodd]

Glad you made it in on piece. One of the guys I work with was driving in GB and fell back to his "American ways" and returned the rental car with a few bits missing...

On the mpg, remember that an imperial gallon (British) is about 17% larger than an American gallon, so the #'s will be higher. However, that's still dang good mileage even when converted to US mpg.

Yea, it was al little hard. Especially when I got tired. I found making a right hand turn the hardest. I would always end up aiming for the right lane. That also screwed things a bit when looking for traffic. But no worries, I caught my self each time.

Damn Dude do you drive with your sunroof open?
More space in that small trolley!!!!!!!!

Ha Ha! It's rough at times. My parent's '02 Explorer was the worst. I had to move the seat the whole way back and lean it back to an uncomfortable angel so my head would just miss the roof. Surprised me for such a small car.

 

[CDW6212R]

... My parent's '02 Explorer was the worst. I had to move the seat the whole way back and lean it back to an uncomfortable angel so my head would just miss the roof. Surprised me for such a small car.

Todd, do the later Explorers have less head room? I'm 6'2" also and the Explorers are great, given power seats.

 

[gwar]

now you can see why we hate the french so much there cars are as well made as a mecarno set and to top it off they eat frogs and spit when they talk kill the pug before you give it back

If it wasnt for us they'd be german! twice!!

 

[IAmTodd]

Todd, do the later Explorers have less head room? I'm 6'2" also and the Explorers are great, given power seats.

The seats without headrests are the worst in the '02-'05s. That coupled with a sunroof meant zero headroom for me. My sister had a true '02 (parents had an early model made in '01) with a sunroof that I had no trouble with. The '07 isn't bad either. I'm not sure what changed in the seats, I couldn't find anything. There is a huge difference though.

 

[Velocity4x4]

If it wasnt for us they'd be german! twice!!

and look at the thanks we get

 

[rich uk]

Hey Todd is that you back home soon?
have we missed our chance?

 

[IAmTodd]

Hey Todd is that you back home soon?
have we missed our chance?

I'm here until December 13th. How does this Saturday look for everyone? Possibly!? I need something to keep me busy until my parents get here!!

 

[rich uk]

Cool .. im hopefully back from work... sure a few of us can get it together!

 

[gwar]

Saturday is good for me

 

[IAmTodd]

Even if we can get a few together, can always do it again before I leave!

 

[rich uk]

ok dudes whos in for a southern meet ? sat

 

[gwar]

I'm up for that Rich.

 

[IAmTodd]

I'm not sure what's up, H said something about tomorrow. I'm game for anything, I cleared the day. Just give me a call and tell me where to be! 0754 610 6906

 

[rich uk]

crap bit late up today ... is sun ok?
meet @ dorking railway station 11am
Station Approach
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1TF

go up the veiw point at boxhill, then jump in the munch for a bit of offroading down a coulple of easy lanes (if u dont wana drive your ex offroad)

 

[gwar]

will c u there

 

[SB98UKexplorer]

ill come along too, ill see if me dad will. he asleep still lol

 

[rich uk]

haha sunday SB,I got up late so tommrow
hope u can can make it down ..