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Re: ford galaxy

#11 Post by Luxobarge » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:24 pm

Martin Evans wrote:but the 7 litre engine was nice ;) .
Eh? :?
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Re: ford galaxy

#12 Post by TerryG » Thu Feb 10, 2011 7:35 pm

Luxobarge wrote: Eh? :?
I think he means the Ford Galaxie
http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/cla ... ie-406.htm
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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Re: ford galaxy

#13 Post by Martin Evans » Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:54 pm

You know your classics TG ;) :!:

Here's a better use for that big 427 V8.

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Re: ford galaxy

#14 Post by rich. » Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:19 pm

i found a galaxie but she who must be obeyed said no...
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Re: ford galaxy

#15 Post by TerryG » Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:24 pm

She is such a spoil sport!
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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Re: ford galaxy

#16 Post by JPB » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:59 pm

Chicken! :lol: I'd have gone for the Galaxie and then blamed the sales person at the dealership for getting the names mixed up. :mrgreen:
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Re: ford galaxy

#17 Post by rich. » Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:19 am

i made the mistake of showing the photo to her first
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Re: ford galaxy

#18 Post by rich. » Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:37 pm

just found out its the 130 tdi model, is that good?
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#19 Post by JPB » Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:27 pm

Yes. Dad's Jetta has that version of the 1.9TDI engine with the 6-speed DSG transmission. The thing's crazily quick and has my beloved, 78 year old Pa taking on chavvie types in their Corsas every chance he gets. So it's official; the 130bhp TDI motor can make old people young again. :mrgreen:

He also gets an average 63mpg with it, though a manual car may not be quite so good on the fuel, especially not when it's bigger. But I'd be surprised if it averages far below 55mpg.

Best bit: Thrashing the 'nads off the thing makes no difference, they're good that way. 8-)
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Re: ford galaxy

#20 Post by Aar0sc » Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:51 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH1tZ3N5D3A

that quick?
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