Squadrone Rosso

It's in place of her 86

I'll miss the GT86. It's a brilliant car when you're on it but it's not so good at the daily trudge, especially when you have to park in tight spaces & try to squeeze in & out. I could have lived with that though but it's not my car. I reckon the quality, usability & gadgets it in C-HR will make up for the lack of performance but I also see her nicking my forthcoming 595 at every given opportunity to get a performance fix.

Well, my wife is getting on. The shock is, to replace her 86!! She's gone for the New Limited Edition (100 made) Hybrid. Her needs have changed as she regularly has the elderly or kids in tow. She's been using my Panda more & more but didn't want to swap cars. That said, the 86 doesn't really work in my tight spaced work car park. Hence, C-HR for her & even better, Abarth 500 Competizione with the 180 bhp performance pack in place of the Panda:D

My wife is parting with her GT86 on Tuesday. She's getting a new C-HR limited edition hybrid!! Her motoring needs have changed a lot over the last year with the 86 not being elderly or kid friendly being a particular problem. She's been using my Panda Cross more & more so wanted her own mini SUV. The Panda didn't appeal to her & the 86 isn't compatible with my work car park. I'm not too disappointed. My Panda will be making way for an Abarth 595 180 bhp Competizione with the performance pack. Car will be at FRF in Swansea. A really minter with every extra fitted.

Any feedback after the map?

I'm in South Wales & know most of the fantastic roads. IM me when you're coming & happy to help out

The Italians are worse. I'll be do differ after regularly driving in mainland Europe for the last 20 years or so. Italians are predictable. Belgians aren't!

Buy a liberte TAG for the tolls. Available from Eurotunnel as PAYG with a deposit. Being low, tolls are nigh on impossible for the passenger. Worst drivers are by far the Belgians. We went through the Tunnel last year. No issues with a standard car! Enjoy

My supposed daily wearer. Lovely Seiko Sportura

All fixed in minutes

Monaco today.

Ta, booked in to FRF Swansea on Friday

On ours, it's not locking consistently either so I guess it's been FUBAR since the leather was fitted at Portbury.

Morning, Anyone had any issues with the push buttons that you press to drop the rear seat back? One of ours got stuck pressed in when returning the back to upright & trying to get it to lock. The surrounding bit of plastic (with the red bit on) flew off at the same time. The button seems to have dropped very low & gone sideways. Can't even force it across & up with a needlenose pliers. Dealer job then? Ta, Simon

I'm glad I only listen to radio 2 in the car...lol