Can you believe it??

[leamyj]

Feckin'great day for top down driving, just been out for 2 hours, a bit of a pre-winter bonus.
Anyone else get out today??

John

[Steve]

yes indeedy, took a MK2 for a wee spin too

[robmx5]

Went for a few short spins to work - all with top down though - lovely - what did you think of the MkII John, compared to your own - you thinking of changing ?

Robin

[leamyj]

Went for a few short spins to work - all with top down though - lovely - what did you think of the MkII John, compared to your own - you thinking of changing ?

Robin

I'll let Mr Rigley answer that one Robin

John

[robmx5]

OOPS - sorry John

[Steve]

Yup, enjoyed it, would like to have one for a week or something though to form a more informed opinion. The 6 speed box is fun (and going into 6th is a bit of a leap of faith as it feels like you are going from 5th to reverse )

No, not thinking of changing just checking out a rattle for someone.

Compared to MK1s I've owned/driven (my current one probably isn't the best comparison ), its more insulated, more power (altho thats 1.8 vs 1.6), better seats, larger steering wheel, the bushings seem softer (altho this could just be age), love the 6 speed gearbox (def going to replace my 5 speed with one when it goes bang), no popups

[robmx5]

Steve,

I agree not continuing the pop-ups was a major faux pas on the MKII- Six speed box is great on motorway/dual carraigeway driving - the seats in the 10ae I don't think are as comfy as those that were on my MKI - my wife still preferred the autobox on the MKI - she can't get used to the 6-speed box and so does'nt like driving it - which is a bit of a shame.

Robin