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Hello I'm new here I've just acquired a 2005 fortwo diesel soft top in frightening lime green and grey, Cool little vehicle. My father acquired it from a neighbour, it had sat for a while...he let it sit for another while ( year or two)did some minor repairs, (he's a mechanical engineer and very capable) drove it for a bit but grew frustrated with it's particulars. He prefers his older toyota as it's more his thing. So I drove it for the first time yesterday. It is different but seems to work and is pretty neat actually. I'm happy with any vehicle that goes and stops . good mileage is a bonus too. Yesterday I fit 6 full size guitar cases and a space echo in it for a brief move..pretty impressive...I wouldn't do it on a regular basis though. i have a few questions: -It seems to require a bit of a lead foot on the throttle. meaning it needs to be depressed a fair ways before it starts moving. I've had and ,repaired and maintained a bunch of older mercedes diesel 300Ds etc. I like diesels alot and realize they often aren't as zippy. I don't care about zip, I was wondering if this was normal for this vehicle or is there something amiss. - It seems a pretty loud on the drivers side rear - I know diesels are usually louder with the diesel 'purr'. I like the sound of them, but this seems a bit too loud. Are these considered to be loudish. basically, should I be looking for a problem or not worry? - Mostly it's been good to drive, maybe a little less than smooth but am getting use to it's shifting system. I'm good with manual or auto so a new system isn't a big deal. The 3rd time I drove it though I experienced a loss of power briefly. leaving a stop sign I tried to accelerate but almost nothing happened even when I had the pedal to the floor, this continued through 2nd gear but didn't happen again (i was taking my girlfriend for a short drive...we were enjoying the enclosed scooter/go-cart feel of the car.) - Also should the radio be displaying "safe' prior to entering the code? - The engine light is on. Any ideas? Thanks