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mossy, what didnt you like about the CRD model? I'm actually thinking of buying it for the fuel efficiency. Thanks.
I thought the same. Saw the 5L per 100klm and thought WOW!

We actually drove the Diesel Compass as it is the same anyway. I stalled it 3 times getting out of the car park! Probably more my fault of just getting used to the heavier clutch than the Honda Jazz I was just driving before hand. Then my wife had a go and stalled it as twice as well.

Once I got going, the gearbox just seemed notchy. I don't know how to explain it in technical terms, but the ratios seemed to be funny. It didn't seem like you could go far in first gear without it reving really high, it wanted 2nd gear very quickly. Then when I changed I thought it didn't really have enough power after that.

I suppose each to their own and you will probably love it. Go and have a drive and let me know what you think.

I loved the Nitro 2.8 Diesel with the 5 speed auto. Just a shame the Patriot didn't come with an Auto.

Mossy
 
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