Nice touches to our cars

Simon · 9th January 2007, 13:18

I noticed one of those 'nice touches' the other day... Well, rather swmbo noticed it but I never knew about it until now.

This particular feature is the grab-handles above the doors - they don't just spring back and whack the roof, they are damped and move back in a controlled fashion. Which is very very nice, in my opinion.

Anyone else notice any of these 'nice touches' ?

Tom Collins · 9th January 2007, 14:38

My wifes Passat also has the same feature on the grab handles. Sadly the only feature to come close to the quality of my 75. Dont tell her I said that.

baxlin · 9th January 2007, 14:40

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Originally Posted by collit

My wifes Passat also has the same feature on the grab handles. Sadly the only feature to come close to the quality of my 75. Dont tell her I said that.

Sorry to be non-PC, but VW - people's car: Rover - Gentleman's carriage, it's not the same, is it.............

lildevil · 9th January 2007, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Simon D

the grab-handles above the doors - they don't just spring back and whack the roof, they are damped and move back in a controlled fashion. Which is very very nice, in my opinion.

Its a shame that the sun visors don't do the same thing. They do just spring back and whack the roof.

Regards
Tom

Tom Collins · 9th January 2007, 14:48

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Originally Posted by baxlin

Sorry to be non-PC, but VW - people's car: Rover - Gentleman's carriage, it's not the same, is it.............

Well said sir. It's an altogether more civilized place to be.

Paranoid Carlos · 9th January 2007, 15:21

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Originally Posted by baxlin

Sorry to be non-PC, but VW - people's car: Rover - Gentleman's carriage, it's not the same, is it.............

And they never apologised for bombing grandads alloment either

I would like to apologise to anybody offended by the above comment Nan's words not mine

Zeb · 9th January 2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by paranoid

And they never apologised for bombing grandads alloment either

I would like to apologise to anybody offended by the above comment Nan's words not mine

Years back when I was teaching EFL in Southampton a German (adult) student was being very complimentary about the city centre....'why is it all so new?' he asked. is reply....'oh, sorry about that'.........a lovely lovely chap he was....

On topic...nice touch? The way the headlights 'blink' when you switch them on.

Tom Collins · 9th January 2007, 16:21

What about pressing the trip reset without the ignition on to check miles or fuel remaining. It's the little things that make the difference. That's what my wife tells me anyway.

Simon · 9th January 2007, 16:34

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Originally Posted by collit

What about pressing the trip reset without the ignition on to check miles or fuel remaining. It's the little things that make the difference. That's what my wife tells me anyway.

That's another one I didn't know about. I wonder how many other secrets these cars hide from us without us realising it!

tourerfogey · 9th January 2007, 17:41

What about the way the head gasket automatically self destructs at 15K on 1.8 K series engined cars. Clever that........

(Runs and hides)

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Nice touches to our cars I noticed one of those 'nice touches' the other day... Well, rather swmbo noticed it but I never knew about it until now. This particular feature is the grab-handles above the doors - they don't just spring back and whack the roof, they are damped and move back in a controlled fashion. Which is very very nice, in my opinion. Anyone else notice any of these 'nice touches' ?

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Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My wifes Passat also has the same feature on the grab handles. Sadly the only feature to come close to the quality of my 75. Dont tell her I said that.

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Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What about pressing the trip reset without the ignition on to check miles or fuel remaining. It's the little things that make the difference. That's what my wife tells me anyway.

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tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What about the way the head gasket automatically self destructs at 15K on 1.8 K series engined cars. Clever that........ (Runs and hides)