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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Well here she is on the eve of her Scotland run-in hoon

Its white, as you can see, has wheels that are round and an oil burner under the bonnet, and a couple of levers that make the gearbox work







First impressions are excellent, it's a million miles away both in terms of comfort, performance and quality from the Suzuki Swift Sport it replaces as a daily runner.

I'll post further thoughts up after the 1500 mile trip

Cheers

Wayne
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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what is it ?
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Stormtroopers helmet
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Isnt it a new scirocco? Don't like it
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by unclefester
Stormtroopers helmet
I prefer credit crunch white
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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I like it, even if the other miserable gits don't
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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I do like the look of them - I feel i should clarify that
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Brilliant car, brilliant gearbox (puts those on cars costing 6 figures to shame), brilliant choice - you'll have lots of fun - so long as you forget the depreciation, of course, but the Sirocco is even relatively good for that.

Jealous!
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Looks good.

Ignore the birds, its a blokes car anyhow.

Saw one of the first acquit itself very well at the ring GP circuit on a track day.
Munched through most of the pack with ease, very nice handling. MB might recall - it was 2/3yrs ago now though!
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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I like these.. the 170 is a brisk car, bit rumbly but taught handling, very refined other than the noise and a very nice interior
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