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The "xy plate" system is only used in Britain. No-one else can figure out the model year from it.

I'm pretty sure he meant me, as I am probably the most vocal European here. I declined joining his new network he invited me to in private. Very politely declined. Still, it must've been too much.

I installed a camera. Took care of the backing up issue.

The link does not work anymore because he keeps deleting his posts and later claiming his account was hacked. Looks like his meltdowns come every few months. Look, LostInTransit, if the whole world looks wrong to you then it may not be the world that's wrong.

I wonder what happened to the ABS based tire pressure sensing, phasing out? It's probably not as precise as valve sensors but will alert you when there's a circumference change in the wheel.

I have a portable 12V compressor for emergency use, about the size of a 1.5 liter bottle. Could probably be used for this kind of application. Attach to the top of the bulkhead together with an extra fire extinguisher when not in use.

It's a hopeless case.

That's aftermarket but rigid nonetheless. Someone will definitely buy it from you. I am looking for a "new" Gen1 ('12-13) with a rigid bulkhead and most LWB in Germany (where there are a lot for sale) are equipped with the cage type divider.

I have rear speakers in my '12 and, TBH, the rear space is big and hollow and the stock rear speakers don't sound right, too much echo and reverb. I haven't really given it a thought how to fix it but I started with complete front door sound insulation and speaker replacement. The sound stage improved drastically. The next thing is to amplify it and I'm sure the rear speakers are useless by that time. I'll probably check how to wire the sliding doors and put upgraded rears there.

Both were cracked?

And plug wires off (for anyone else learning from this thread).

The fuel cost is pretty much identical. Now around €1/L (€3.78/gal) for 95RON (91AKI), was €1.8 (€6.8/gal) during the high oil price. The diesel engines are being changed this year. I think they did "VW" with their Gen2 "Euro6" diesels and are now forced to replace them with actual Euro6 emission class units, possibly forced to use AdBlue to meet the required emission levels. Don't think we see anything before autumn. There's supposed to be a new PowerShift robot box introduced with the new engines but no-one really knows. I need to do some calculations. Maybe get a hobby car for fun driving. 95RON is the lowest octane we get from pumps, 98RON Premium is for high compression engines. There are some rare stations selling 92 for old Russian trucks.

I am trying to convince myself NOT to buy the 1.6 Ecoboost and go for the diesel and now you say all those things.

I agree, I only see point in SWB if you use it for delivering small packages or live in an European city.

My sliding door lock gets really lazy when it's below -15C outside and you can hear it struggling and at some point just gives up.

Yes.

Don't think so. I'm spending a lot of time on mobile.de looking for a new van and the black bezels show up alongside with chrome all the time. They appear in all kinds of trims. Here's the basest of base, it doesn't even have a radio: And here's a moderately equipped one, with painted bumpers, Bluetooth etc.

Plenty. Look around, several threads on the issue.

We just recently had the same question. Do the rear doors unlock by two front door keyturns?

You get the emulsion foaming in the oil when you take lots of short trips and the oil never really heats up. The formed condensation combines with oil and looks like you had a head gasket problem.

Didn't go that well, it was a carburetted 1.3 OHV (Kent).

Gas.

Done it in my Escort. Was a simple and straightforward job with the Haynes repair manual (couldn't imagine doing it without one) and the right tools.

Oh, okay, N/A engines seem to be rare these days. Haven't driven either of them, so I have no idea how they perform. The fuel economy of the 1.6 + autobox looks to be the worst end of class tho. There have been some weird engine decisions over here too: the Edge only gets a 2.0 diesel, no other options. Anyone looking for a near luxury crossover will go get a Murano/EX/FX, Volvo XC, a matching German or a Grand Cherokee. I would love a TC with that engine. Would be nice to bang on the Autobahn, instead we only get 1.0/1.6 Ecoboosts and 1.5/1.6 turbodiesels.

This configuration actually is available, it's just the marketing department decision not to offer it in your area. 1.6 + LWB is available over here but we don't get the 2.5 Ecoboost at all.