71 BDA

I know what you mean Bob,but, I drove about 50 miles the other day on purpose in std mode, all quiet, no pops, slow throttle response, I did get a bit bored, I put her in sport mode for a bit of popping and banging, but I also had to drive faster for a bit of excitement, I dunno, I do prefer driving a less powerful lighter car flat out than the RS. I took a neighbours young lad (who is a budding car nut aged 12)out for a spin in the Focus at the weekend, he liked it, he laughed at the pops and bangs, when he got out his mum asked if he liked it and he said " yes it was cool and made good bangs" so, half hour later i get the Escort out and take him for a run in that, well, he was transformed, whooping and yelping , his face lit up, especially with a bit of opposite lock at a sedate 30mph round a roundabout and up a slip road. When we got back he said to his mum " I want one of those"  so he chose a 46 year old car over a 9 month old one !! I kind of feel a bit like him too !