How does an FTO feel to drive?

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How does an FTO feel to drive?

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Hello all, i'm looking to buy an FTO, i test drove my first one today i must say the car was verry nice :D but the drive was bad. the car felt very heavy like driving a truck and took a lot of effort (maybe the power stearing is gone?) is this how it's meant to feel?

please tell me it was a lemon and that this car is really a pleasure to drive...
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When you say 'heavy' are you only referring to the steering only or the car's acceleration?

Check the buy section in the forum, there are some nice cars for sale. What's your budget like?
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JOeJOe wrote:When you say 'heavy' are you only referring to the steering only or the car's acceleration?

Check the buy section in the forum, there are some nice cars for sale. What's your budget like?
heavy both in stearing and acceleration, just felt like a tonne o bricks, ive never felt anything like it, a stationwagon full of stuff feals better...
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Sounds like the wheel alignment was out to buggery
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Sounds bodgy to me. Should be fairly light. Take another for a drive is my advice!!!
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    mines a pleasure to drive...
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    jonowong wrote:mines a pleasure to drive...
    Talking about your car yeah?

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    dstocks wrote:Sounds bodgy to me. Should be fairly light. Take another for a drive is my advice!!!
    yeah definately will do that, hope my next experience is good...
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    The sluggish acceleration, do you feel it in 1st gear? or were you trying to accelerate when you were in 3rd, 4th gear at low revs?
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    Sounds like a lemon but can't be 100%. Depends on model, transmission and condition as well so yeah. A nice fto is awesome to drive, contrary to what most would believe...and for a 10+ year old V6, they go pretty decent if that's what you're after (if you want a fastish one, get a manual with mivec preferably...fastest one out of the box).
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    it should be nimble like a fish :fish:
    Test drive a few more ;) they're definitely not like a truck though, unless they're buggered..
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    MYVEC wrote: heavy both in stearing and acceleration, just felt like a tonne o bricks, ive never felt anything like it, a stationwagon full of stuff feals better...
    3.5-4.0L v6's have around twice the torque of the 2.0L v6's... probably at lower rpms aswell.. so they'll feel more ready to go.... the fto is still faster though :) and more fuel efficient, and lighter, more nimble etc.
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    Post by payaya »

    what was your previous car???

    The steering is heavier than most other cars, but you get use to it, and I prefer heavier steering, gives more feel than other light streering cars.
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    How does an FTO feel to drive?

    Farrrkkeeennn Senstational :D
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    Oliver89 wrote:How does an FTO feel to drive?

    Farrrkkeeennn Senstational :D
    Thanks Ol, helpful as ever :thumleft:
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    No Worries Supplanter , thought i'd show my feelings. :wink:
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    its like ten orgys with virgins, nothing will ever be like it again.

    Buy it and enjoy the honeymoon period!
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    And....

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    And I take it youve been able to make that comparison...........

    If only I was young again :wink:
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      The guy must be wishing! :lol:
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      sheeps back in the old country doesnt count my dear lol jkjk
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