Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs

[ozfrog]

EDIT: Lack of functioning air conditioning was key downside of otherwise comfortable trip in the "back up option" grey 308 SW.

I know you people are having an exceptionally hot summer, and it’s very uncomfortable for you. But it’s still funny to read about the lack of a functioning air conditioner in the car ruining your car trip.

Sorry for your discomfort. And sorry for being so amused by your story.

[CitroJim]

I know you people are having an exceptionally hot summer, and it’s very uncomfortable for you. But it’s still funny to read about the lack of a functioning air conditioner in the car ruining your car trip.

Indeed, it's been quite a pleasantly warm summer here and I've loved it Thing is Andrew, that Pomland is not geared up for reasonably warm dry summers and even moreso, the Poms themselves are not in any way acclimatised and have struggled somewhat.

Given a few more summers similar to what we've just had, I'm sure both our infrastructure and the inhabitants of this fair isle will adjust.

The problem I find with modern cars is they are designed to be climate-controlled and when the aircon gives up it all fails. Opening all the windows just doesn't cut it. My AX was never designed to have aircon and opening both front windows and the sunroof when it's knocking on 35 degrees produces an agreeable place to be; my Picasso just becomes a noisy, turbulent mess with the windows open. Like living through a cyclone...