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Hi All. First Time Ford Owner

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Hi there. I'm a first time ford owner. Bought my baby in November 2013 changed from a Citroen c4 (don't judge me) to a 1.6 fiesta econetic. I have to admit I loved it from the start and cannot think what I would do without Roary. Yes he has a name and because I am a girl my cars have to be boys. Any hints and tips on looking after him are most welcome :) looking forward to getting to know you all.

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    Hi welcome :)
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    Welcome to the family Lindsey!

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    Great name for a car, I had a Ford called roary,

    Welcome to the forum

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    Roary driven by Casper :D I still love that story!

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    lol im glad it keeps somebody amused, i struggle to remember the names, luckily i got a 5yr old boy who tells me off when i get it wrong

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    all my cars have had names :

    Milly - M reg Nissan Micra

    Sally - 03 reg Citroen Saxo

    Crap Bag - 05 reg Renault Cleo

    Cherry - 55 plate Citroen C4

    And now Roary he is the best

    My car history is shocking when I see it written down :(

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    LMFAO!!!! I love the clios name :D

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    hello im a big Fan of VAG (German cars) But i seen this Focus and i just had to have it. One thing i can say is Fords do like to RUST!! . i have a 60 plate Ford Focus and i have found rust on the underside of my bonnet :(

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    thats harsh!

    Welcome to the family Scott, but I would say start your own thread, that way you can show off your car and have everyone say a personal hello :)

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    The Clio had many names in its time with me Crap Bag was its favourite and when my niece was little as Crap Bag was not appropriate it was clio bang bang as she thought it made a banging noise.

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    Welcome!

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    post-56184-140516510316_thumb.jpg just finished a good wash and polish. Took 2 hours but well worth it :)

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    Hi welcome Lindsey! Mine have had boys names too for same reason. Although my first car (mk4) I didn't name, I've had Norman (Mk 5) and my current car is Norris (mk6.5) relevant to number plates!

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