>> The cars have a "full closure" system which closes windows and roof when you lock
>> the car. Despite remote locking the full closure only works when you put your key
>> in the door! Why?!
>>
We noticed this on Friday with my wife's car. Parked up, all windows closed. I went back to the car as it was a very hot day, opened all door windows (key in the ignition), locked up with the remote and walked away. My wife then went back to the car, unlocked with remote, opened the boot/hatch. closed it and locked with the remote. Two minutes later all the windows are closed. Why ?
>> Other stuff:
>> I've never driven a Volkswagen with a decent gearbox and these two cars haven't changed
>> my experience. The 5 speed "02J" box in the GTI petrol is among the notchiest
>> and on cold oil most recalcitrant manual transmissions I've ever experienced. The 6 speed is
>> better but still clonky and a bit sloppy. Compared to the "knife through butter" feel
>> of Ford's MTX75 transaxle in the Mondeo and Focus they both suck.
>>
>> Everything else about both cars I either like or love.
>>
>> Cheers
>> DP
>>
I had a Rover 216 with a VW gearbox and that was the best bit of the car...OK, so not exactly stretching engineering but never had a problem with it. Also, the gearbox on my Mk2 Golf GTi was pretty straightforward. You've not experienced FIAT 2nd gear synchromesh.
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