I'm a bit intrigued by the long gearing criticisms. It appears that the car is plenty quick enough with a very respectable 0-60 times, and it also seems that it has a very wide torque spread. So what's the deal with the gearing?

From the sound of it, if 2nd will take you up to 70mph or so, then for larking about 3rd gear would seem to be ideal, with 4th and 5th for bimbling and 6th for ultra laid back motorway touring.

Watching Henry Catchpole's video just made me want one even more. Unfortunately the Premium Bonds only managed to come up with £75 this month rather than £75k. Ah well...


Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE