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May 29
The gear shifting feels jerky. When going downhill, just a tap on the brake slows it down to the minimum speed. The fuel consumption is too high, basically 11 liters in the city.
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The gear shifting feels jerky. When going downhill, just a tap on the brake slows it down to the minimum speed. The fuel consumption is too high, basically 11 liters in the city.
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