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 Post subject: Ford Focus Estate
PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:52 pm 
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Has anyone got one and is the boot big enough for airport runs?


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That would depend on how many passengers and how much luggage. We looked at one a few weeks back and it looked OK but you could always use a top box for extra luggage space if needed.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:43 pm 
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Get a skoda Octavia estate, more room than you can shake a stick at.
And better on fuel road tax and insurance


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skippy41 wrote:
more room than you can shake a stick at.


why do you shake sticks at rooms?

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captain cab wrote:
skippy41 wrote:
more room than you can shake a stick at.


why do you shake sticks at rooms?

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Same reason you'd swing a cat in one maybe :?

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toots wrote:
Same reason you'd swing a cat in one maybe :?


I wouldn't do that to a cat...... :lol:

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captain cab wrote:
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Same reason you'd swing a cat in one maybe :?


I wouldn't do that to a cat...... :lol:


You throw them :lol:

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toots wrote:

You throw them :lol:


only at children

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:23 am 
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grandad wrote:
That would depend on how many passengers and how much luggage. We looked at one a few weeks back and it looked OK but you could always use a top box for extra luggage space if needed.


I've had a Peugeot 406 and been spoilt but the Focus looked quite big. Just can't understand why my area hasn't had any plated.

From what you saw do you think it would take four passengers and cases?


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PaulEFC wrote:
grandad wrote:
That would depend on how many passengers and how much luggage. We looked at one a few weeks back and it looked OK but you could always use a top box for extra luggage space if needed.


I've had a Peugeot 406 and been spoilt but the Focus looked quite big. Just can't understand why my area hasn't had any plated.

From what you saw do you think it would take four passengers and cases?


I think you would have to stack the cases above the height of the seats but, yes, I would think so.

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 Post subject: Re: Ford Focus Estate
PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:38 am 
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PaulEFC wrote:
Has anyone got one and is the boot big enough for airport runs?

This is what really pi$$es me off about PHvs and saloon HCs.

A Ford Focus Estate as a PHV, FFS!!

You're supposed to be providing a comfortable car for your punters FFS!!!

And stupid councils go along with micro-mini cars like this for PHV and in saloon car HC area!!

That IS one thing that needs looking at in any new Cab Act; the size of vehicles, or a minimum size of licensed vehicle.

Coventry got it right years ago, when they introduced the 'Coventry Frame' as a vehicle size determining method.

It should be used nationally for all licenced saloon vehicles!!

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 Post subject: Re: Ford Focus Estate
PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:47 am 
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Brummie Cabbie wrote:
You're supposed to be providing a comfortable car for your punters FFS!!!



Which legislation states that?

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 Post subject: Re: Ford Focus Estate
PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:59 am 
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grandad wrote:
Brummie Cabbie wrote:
You're supposed to be providing a comfortable car for your punters FFS!!!

Which legislation states that?

I didn't say it was enshrined in legislation, but it should be.

I take it that you are not ar$ed about providing a comfortable vehicle for your passengers?

What was the name of your company?

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Point taken and I've gone for a Mondeo anyway.


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In London, there are two Nissan Micras, 11 Ford Fiestas and six Vauxhall Corsas licensed as private hire vehicles by the PCO. :shock:

And one Ford Fiesta is an "R" registration (1997-1998).


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