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Yampiedog

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  1. Just got back from a holiday in Cornwall and whilst visiting Newquay I saw an entrance to some steps into the cliff. I think they are below Hotel Victoria.

     

    I didn't get a close look at them to find out anything about them. I'm guessing they were built during he Victorian era but would love to know where they go.

     

    Anyone know?

  2. 260 miles and refilled and it cost just over £47 - pretty shocking I reckon.

     

    Drop down a gear and you'd expect a little bit of oomph but nothing, ease off the pedal and then it's a proper work up to get back to your speed.

     

    I did notice the lighting below the heartsick surround though, that was pretty.

     

    I have to say though around town it was quite pleasant to drive but overall the engine is awful.

  3. I have a journey to Kent tomorrow for work and so they have provided a hire car as in the title.

     

    I love the look of the new Astra and once inside it is nice and comfy and looks nice. However here come a couple of niggly bits that I have noticed so far.

     

    1 - some of the switchgear is in odd places, eg the rear wiper. It is a switch on the very end of the stalk - odd to say the least.

    2 - the engine is absolutely gutless and feels like it should do more but is restricted. It seems almost impossible to accelerate hard.

     

    I would be embarrassed to offer this to someone based on the way it performs. I appreciate I may expect more driving what we drive but compared to other cars I have driven with 1.4 engines this is like piggybacking a snail.

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