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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby mavericktc » Fri May 26, 2017 8:36 pm

Had a proper go in Germany.

It's limited for sure.
My guess is that 200+ km/h is possible unlimited.
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby Seamonkey » Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:37 am

Finally got mine today.
Was I disapointed when I found out they changed the wheel arches from the Sport. They are much wider stuck on pieces of plastic. Unlike the narrow stylish ones I had on my first Custom Sport.
Also the van feels not as quick as the Euro 5 model. Perhaps because it's still new and it needs "learn" my driving style, but the Euro 5 model was much more nimble and responsive. Going from 0-100 km/h it felt like I wasn't having 170hp under the hood.
First impressions so far a bit underwhelming.
Still figuring out why they removed the radio controls under the steering wheel.
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby Seamonkey » Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:41 pm

UPDATE:

Guess I needed to exercise some patience. After about 200 kms the van is definitely more powerfull. Although still a bit unresponsive when I floor it, it's getting better.
The difference is very noticable in 5th and 6th gears.
Also it's not as bouncy as the Euro5. Suspension seems to be better.

But...

It has to go back to the dealer. The valve that controls the airflow in the cabin when turning the fan on, doesn't work.

Guess I still have to get used to the new wheelarches.
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby bigjohnthomas » Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:47 am

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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby Seamonkey » Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:11 am

Haha, I'll post some tomorrow. Car needs to be washed first. :-)
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby ake » Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:11 pm

mavericktc wrote:Had a proper go in Germany.

It's limited for sure.
My guess is that 200+ km/h is possible unlimited.

They are all limited from factory to around 100mph.
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby mavericktc » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:16 pm

ake wrote:
mavericktc wrote:Had a proper go in Germany.

It's limited for sure.
My guess is that 200+ km/h is possible unlimited.

They are all limited from factory to around 100mph.

Yours maybe, mine is not (115 mph GPS speed).
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby Little lofty » Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:10 pm

How time flies. Had a MOT done yesterday, new front pads and oil dilution update. I’m selling it now and I can’t decide if I want another one, an auto or something completely different. It hasn’t held its value as well as I thought it would ( good news for the next buyer I suppose) and with the few niggles I’ve had I’m not sure they are worth close to £30k. I’ve just bought a new 5 Series M-Sport Touring for £26k which just shows just how expensive these vans are getting. I can get a all singing all dancing Citroen Dispatch on contract hire for less than £250 per month, decisions decisions.
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby Mike » Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:12 pm

Little lofty wrote:I’ve just bought a new 5 Series M-Sport Touring for £26k.

Nearly £20k discount on a BMW? :shock:
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Re: 170 Sport ordered.

Postby Little lofty » Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:03 pm

Mike wrote:
Little lofty wrote:I’ve just bought a new 5 Series M-Sport Touring for £26k.

Nearly £20k discount on a BMW? :shock:


Yip, it was pre reg but only 13 mile on the clock, list price £45500.
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