As my trusty and loved 2008 FD now have done 280,000 km I wanted to replace it with something newer.
Found a 2012 GD Tourer with only 89,000 on the clock and arranged for a testdrive. The car looked fine and drove very well which of course would be expected with nearly 200,000 less wear and tear. But, I didn't get that wauw-feeling I had expected with the change from the 1st generation to 2nd.
Apart form the obvious with the much less worn suspension giving a more smooth ride, I didn't get that feeling of a newer or more refined car. Furthermore, the throttle responce in the GD CRDi is sooo slow compared to my FD, and I always think the FD is not reacting quick enough.
2 things I do like about the GD is the much lower road and engine noise..
I didn't buy the car and am no longer sure my beloved FD will be replaced with a GD. Might be time to consider a PD or i40, but carhunting is now put on hold until I'm done with my house renovating.