Hi all
I have just bought a 1.8 petrol Zetec on an 05 plate and am very pleased with it - a great car!! However, having read all the reviews - I was expecting it to be a bit more controlled in the handling department. The front feels a bit soft compared to the rear and this leads to some floaty behaviour through corners- nothing hideous - just not as tight/controlled as I expected. Bouncing the car whilst stationary leads to no concerns either.
The car has done 56K - so I'm wondering if the dampers may need replacing to tighten things up - any thoughts???
One other thing - hot starting seems a bit laboured - it does always start - but sometimes requires churning and a bit of well timed gas on the accelerator - compared to cold starts which are virtually instantaneous?
Would be very grateful for any comments and ideas.
Many thanks
Martin
I have just bought a 1.8 petrol Zetec on an 05 plate and am very pleased with it - a great car!! However, having read all the reviews - I was expecting it to be a bit more controlled in the handling department. The front feels a bit soft compared to the rear and this leads to some floaty behaviour through corners- nothing hideous - just not as tight/controlled as I expected. Bouncing the car whilst stationary leads to no concerns either.
The car has done 56K - so I'm wondering if the dampers may need replacing to tighten things up - any thoughts???
One other thing - hot starting seems a bit laboured - it does always start - but sometimes requires churning and a bit of well timed gas on the accelerator - compared to cold starts which are virtually instantaneous?
Would be very grateful for any comments and ideas.
Many thanks
Martin