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[Alb]

I've has a bash at producing a printable guide which takes in most of the things we have collectively experienced whilst purchasing our new .
It's based on the thread that smjohns started in March last year so credit to him for getting the ball rolling.
I produced the document in Word 2007 but converted it to PDF to maximise compatibility. It has lost some quality in the process so if anyone would prefer the docx version let me know.
Constructive feedback welcome as are suggestions for addition

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[tim31]

Top work mate!

[Johnc01932]

We are not worthy!

[ST225]

Top job there Alb, the quality is very good IMO.

[Rallypanther]

Very good, should come in handy on Saturday.

[carl]

Thanks.... will use this in just a few "short" weeks!

[Alb]

The simplest answer to that one is to trawl through the forum fox.
There have been lots of niggles but only one or two worrying issues (power steering failure for example).
Most peeps have had no problems at all.

[Titan]

To be honest with you Fox, this car is remarkably good quality.....most of the problems you get are only expressed as problems due to bad dealerships who refuse or in some cases ignore request for work to be carried out under warranty, you get the odd common problem with issues on spec etc but to be honest most of the guys on here are more than happy with there motors.....get a good dealer and you should get trouble free motoring


Regards

Robbie

[geeman]

I've has a bash at producing a printable guide which takes in most of the things we have collectively experienced whilst purchasing our new .
It's based on the thread that smjohns started in March last year so credit to him for getting the ball rolling.
I produced the document in Word 2007 but converted it to PDF to maximise compatibility. It has lost some quality in the process so if anyone would prefer the docx version let me know.
Constructive feedback welcome as are suggestions for addition

Excellent guide.
I would not normally have a clue what to look for.
Picking up a new ST3 soon.

Regards

Andy

[mikerbiker69]

Great Stuff Alb.
I should be picking up a new, "In Yer Face" Electric Orange ST2 during October 2008.
If I am not too excited, I will try & carry out these simple checks before driving away into the sunset (always suposing it's stopped raining by then).

Any thoughts on if the new facelifted version is any better or worse than the old version.

Onwards & Upwards - Mike.

[HollST]

Good idea Alb,

Might want to include this (see attached) - I was told it was a common problem by the bodyshop - mine had it from new.

Didn't notice until I washed it for the first time - took 4 months to get it sorted . . . long story!

Oh and the pic is a rear wheel arch!

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[Alb]

Good idea Alb,

Might want to include this (see attached) - I was told it was a common problem by the bodyshop - mine had it from new.

Didn't notice until I washed it for the first time - took 4 months to get it sorted . . . long story!

Oh and the pic is a rear wheel arch!

Thanks, that is a useful one to add.
About time I did an update to this so if anyone feels they would like to see something included shout up now.

[Davie.C]

cheers this will come in handy looking to get a good second hand one. thanks once again

[ST McNaughty]

Hi tried downloading this but file is no longer valid and needs web to find it which it can't. Can you ping it to me or do a new link? Cheers