I have just picked up my new car. I was going to buy a Ford Fiesta but my son suggested I get the Falcon because its bigger and the "t" model (XR6T) which he said stands for traction control. He's a caring lad - said it was a safety device and he didn't want me running off the road. Anyway, I followed his advice and got the XR6T. I'm not used to an auto but fortunately he has told me how to drive it (push traction control button/foot on brake/foot on throttle/foot off brake). Don't know how impressed I am - it seems a bit slow off the mark and blows a lot of smoke before it gets going. I actually prefer my old pajero which takes off without that squeeling noise. Lucky it is so slow otherwise I wouldn't let him borrow it. Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?

Skull

I have just picked up my new car. I was going to buy a Ford Fiesta but my son suggested I get the Falcon because its bigger and the "t" model (XR6T) which he said stands for traction control. He's a caring lad - said it was a safety device and he didn't want me running off the road. Anyway, I followed his advice and got the XR6T. I'm not used to an auto but fortunately he has told me how to drive it (push traction control button/foot on brake/foot on throttle/foot off brake). Don't know how impressed I am - it seems a bit slow off the mark and blows a lot of smoke before it gets going. I actually prefer my old pajero which takes off without that squeeling noise. Lucky it is so slow otherwise I wouldn't let him borrow it. Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?

Skull

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An outstanding example of why not to Drink then Post! I can not make sense of the above at all, maybe if I drink alittle then read it again?

Why do tyre's blow white smoke in a burnout but black smoke when you set fire to them ......

I have just picked up my new car. I was going to buy a Ford Fiesta but my son suggested I get the Falcon because its bigger and the "t" model (XR6T) which he said stands for traction control. He's a caring lad - said it was a safety device and he didn't want me running off the road. Anyway, I followed his advice and got the XR6T. I'm not used to an auto but fortunately he has told me how to drive it (push traction control button/foot on brake/foot on throttle/foot off brake). Don't know how impressed I am - it seems a bit slow off the mark and blows a lot of smoke before it gets going. I actually prefer my old pajero which takes off without that squeeling noise. Lucky it is so slow otherwise I wouldn't let him borrow it. Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?

Skull

Another Rocket Scientist joins the forum. I am now starting to feel inferior..........

Skull,

Ah Skull, just know you're going to fit in round here ... you should proceed straight to the Modifications forums, do not pass go, do not collect an intellect.

oh and,

Watchyawearn?

I am now starting to feel inferior..........

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Not that's a big call ...

Welcome..dude...I thought it was quite a funny first post...you will fit in well.

haha, nice way to leave the dealer me thinks..

details on the car?? a/m? ba/bf?

I am now starting to feel inferior..........

Not that's a big call ...

Especially when your around Ken........

Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?

Skull

About 2 seconds quicker than a clubsport.

And maybe he should have mentioned taking the handbrake off also.. This will effect performance.....

Oh, and welcome.....