1.8 auto.

Phil · 24th May 2009, 19:20

Anyone with one, what are they like?! MPG, tank range, performance etc...
Obviously they won't be lightening quick but are they frustrating to drive?

sworks · 24th May 2009, 19:29

Is it a turbo or nasp Phil? I know Bluejon has a 1.8turbo auto!

Phil · 24th May 2009, 19:35

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Originally Posted by sworks

Is it a turbo or nasp Phil? I know Bluejon has a 1.8turbo auto!

A nasp one.

Jürgen · 24th May 2009, 20:05

An 1.8 without turbo but auto is a no-no performance wise, Phil.

Phil · 24th May 2009, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Jürgen

An 1.8 without turbo but auto is a no-no performance wise, Phil.

Understand that,:lol: I just wondered if it was frustratingly slow as i imagine?

Phil · 24th May 2009, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Shedhead

Hi Phil,

I don't think thay are that bad TBH

If you plan ahead and with full use of the throttle and sport mode they're fine, and don't be scared of the red-line.

MPG urban 25ish, long run 35-37.

As long as mines at normal temp I give it the beans. pulls quite well IMHO.

Hope this helps mate.

P.S. How the Bike, been out recently???

Cheers mate,

bike is ok, have used it for work a few times recently and gone back home the long way afterwards. I got overtaken today by a guy on a bike who actually left the ground, both wheels at once at full throttle! I couldn't do that!!
I need to take the C70 for a run but I keep putting it off. I've not ridden that since October.

Phil · 24th May 2009, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Shedhead

There are some nutters around

I'm no saint but I don't go crazy

Are you looking at a 1.8 then??

Not sure, I'm looking at a few options, I have been trying to sell my tourer with no luck, I was trying to sell privately then buy a V8 originally but that hasn't worked out and I need to reduce my outgoings a bit really. I've had 1.8's before and I love them. So simple! What mileage has yours done?

Rabett_Rover · 24th May 2009, 21:34

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Originally Posted by Phil

Not sure, I'm looking at a few options, I have been trying to sell my tourer with no luck, I was trying to sell privately then buy a V8 originally but that hasn't worked out and I need to reduce my outgoings a bit really. I've had 1.8's before and I love them. So simple! What mileage has yours done?

A pity you didn't say a week ago. Kerridges had a BRG 1.8 on an 03 plate not scratch or mark on her. She had only done 9,080 miles from new. A real stunner. Sold now though.

Phil · 24th May 2009, 21:35

Thats good to hear mate. Hows your bike going?

Phil · 24th May 2009, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Shedhead

Great thanks mate. Running really well, she turns 21 soon.

Using her 3 times a week, great for nipping through the traffic.

Keep getting lost on the way home for some reason

I get that, always seem to get lost on the bike. My other one, the C70 turns 25 this year.

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