January 2013
I have been running another thread Suzuki SX4 v Swift - but brought in three saloons, which when thinking about, and the helpful replies received from Engineer Andy and bazza as well as looking at replies to mm707, has helped me to focus clearly on what I am actually looking for.
I am running an R reg Renault Megane saloon, which despite its years still amazes me with just how smooth it is on the road. I have recently done the Uni run with my daughter and we covered the equivalent of London to Ankara! But, although it has served me well, it is old and there have been electrical problems as well as mechanical work needed.... Read more
Nearly a month has passed since I bought my 2004 Lincoln Town Car, long enough to get a sense of what kind of a ride it is. I love the limousinesque excess of it, the uber-comfortable dimensions and the soft, cushy ride. My wife thinks the heated leather seats are its best feature. When I went out of town one day, I set the cruise control at 55, stuck a Mantovani CD in the player and settled back for a bump-free ride. (Now I'm very much a rock 'n roll guy, but in this car only the most relaxing elevator music seems appropriate...Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Henry Mancini, Sixties bossa nova. Frank Chacksfield?) Very nice. Since buying this car I've added an OEM set of floormats in a matching, tasteful shade of taupe, and a matching dash cover. (This Town Car is burgundy, with a tan vinyl roof and taupe interior.)
Fuel consumption: 23 city/26 highway in Imperial gallons. Acceleration: sedate and civilised. Can reach 60 mph, at least.... Read more
They want an armchair on wheels. Something well soundproofed to protect them from the noise of driving on block concrete and the constant rhythmic bumps....
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I wouldn't know but i'd expect the fairly limited range of colours would have been available in all models.