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[tunnie]

Quick Google suggests Powershift was started to be phased out in 2018, not sure the replacement name. But that Mondeo would have the older box, big enough concern for me as S-Max was crossed off the list for a MrsT mummy bus.

[Andy B]

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Do a search on Ford Powershift gearboxes,  .....

aka Ford Powersh1t g/box

[TheBoy]

Says Powershift in the title, so 

But, then, even if it's a "common problem", what does that mean? 1% suffer? 10% suffer?  If the latter, that's still a 90% chance it won't....   (I said that about the stupid plastic cam covers on mine!)

[STEMO]

Didn't like it enough to part with 14 grand. It was clean and tidy but very ordinary.

I'm getting very picky in my old age, probably because I know my next one will probably be my last one.

I'm looking for something that probably doesn't exist.

[tunnie]

Didn't like it enough to part with 14 grand. It was clean and tidy but very ordinary.

I'm getting very picky in my old age, probably because I know my next one will probably be my last one.

I'm looking for something that probably doesn't exist.

What are your requirements?

[STEMO]

I think the Manchester airport run yesterday showed me that there's nothing wrong with my astra. It's just me being a diva, and wanting to swap for reasons I'm probably making up.

[STEMO]

Didn't like it enough to part with 14 grand. It was clean and tidy but very ordinary.

I'm getting very picky in my old age, probably because I know my next one will probably be my last one.

I'm looking for something that probably doesn't exist.

What are your requirements?

I'd much prefer an estate to the hatchback I've got, but not enough to spend the silly money that most sellers seem to want. I'll know what I want when I see it, if that makes sense.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

You say the Astra is too small.

Do you regularly use the back seats?

If not there should be plenty of room for the mutt cage with the rear seats folded flat.

As you say yourself.....it's a good car that will net you next to SFA if you sell it.

[tunnie]

As a newly converted BMW fan, I could recommend the F31 Estate. But go for the larger 6 cylinder engine. Mostly diesels around, very few petrols in the Saloon/Estate.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312014459794?sort=mileage&twcs=true&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Estate&make=BMW&maximum-mileage=80000&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&model=3%20Series&page=3&postcode=tw75qd&price-from=13000&price-to=17000&radius=1500&fromsra

[Doctor Gollum]

Says Powershift in the title, so 

But, then, even if it's a "common problem", what does that mean? 1% suffer? 10% suffer?  If the latter, that's still a 90% chance it won't....   (I said that about the stupid plastic cam covers on mine!)

The following will give an idea of the issue and Ford's attitude to it...

https://youtu.be/3Ma8IwNiZqY?si=n6jK2_59YSqWZTud.

[STEMO]

You say the Astra is too small.

Do you regularly use the back seats?

If not there should be plenty of room for the mutt cage with the rear seats folded flat.

As you say yourself.....it's a good car that will net you next to SFA if you sell it.

You are correct, Opti. Any car that I bought would end up looking like a mobile dog kennel, as this one does. I'm kidding myself that I can virtually have two cars on four wheels, with the part behind the back seats belonging to muttley, and everything forward being clean and tidy and belonging to me. It just wouldn't work when I'm walking through muddy fields every day.
I'll have a word with myself.

[Doctor Gollum]

Thanks Jim, most of the S Max I looked at had starship miles and looked a bit tatty. They are bought to do a certain job and it takes its toll.

Too true, taxis or family cars. Either way, they seem to age in dog years and wind up inexplicably sticky 🤢.

Ex plod dog van would tick the box. Well maintained and ready equipped for all doggies needs.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Thanks Jim, most of the S Max I looked at had starship miles and looked a bit tatty. They are bought to do a certain job and it takes its toll.

Too true, taxis or family cars. Either way, they seem to age in dog years and wind up inexplicably sticky 🤢.

Ex plod dog van would tick the box. Well maintained and ready equipped for all doggies needs.

Yes good idea, and I'm sure the lad and his GF wouldn't mind sitting in the cages on the airport runs. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

As a newly converted BMW fan, I could recommend the F31 Estate. But go for the larger 6 cylinder engine. Mostly diesels around, very few petrols in the Saloon/Estate.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312014459794?sort=mileage&twcs=true&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Estate&make=BMW&maximum-mileage=80000&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&model=3%20Series&page=3&postcode=tw75qd&price-from=13000&price-to=17000&radius=1500&fromsra

313 BHP and presumably plenty of derv torque.

Exhausts look like a petrol car to my eyes.

[tunnie]

As a newly converted BMW fan, I could recommend the F31 Estate. But go for the larger 6 cylinder engine. Mostly diesels around, very few petrols in the Saloon/Estate.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312014459794?sort=mileage&twcs=true&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Estate&make=BMW&maximum-mileage=80000&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.0&model=3%20Series&page=3&postcode=tw75qd&price-from=13000&price-to=17000&radius=1500&fromsra

313 BHP and presumably plenty of derv torque.

Exhausts look like a petrol car to my eyes.

F Series, only 35i and 40i petrols had twins either side of the number plate (from the factory)