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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 22:24:22

Title: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 28 February 2016, 22:24:22
After around 28 years of owning Vauxhalls I`ve decided to try something different an a bit newer.

Had a run down to Glouster today, a nice round trip that took a full tank of juice, the fuel light came on just a s I was pulling into the street  ;D

Anyway, the car in question is this little beauty
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/e2b06785-9c49-471d-8354-a746b525032c_zpsevlvftkc.jpg)

(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/b0e5d6d9-6d46-441c-b747-480e3de4a5b6_zpspmyiie2g.jpg)

I`ve paid the guy a deposit and collect when he takes delivery of his new car, an arrangement that suits us both, counting the days now   8)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Andy B on 28 February 2016, 22:28:24
very nice Gav  :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Shackeng on 28 February 2016, 22:29:30
I don't think that would take my clubs and trolley. :-\ :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 29 February 2016, 07:52:10
very nice Gav  :y

Cheers Andy, it`s just what I`ve been wanting  :)
I don't think that would take my clubs and trolley. :-\ :y

I think the clubs would fit but the trolley would have to stay at home.....you could fit a caddy in the passenger seat though  ;)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: terry paget on 29 February 2016, 08:50:24
Please Sir, what is it? It looks like one of those sexy sleek cars, like some Jags, which look great photographed alone, but look undesirably low when seen in traffic, with the driver unable to see where he is going or sit upright. I hope there is good users' forum for it.
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: YZ250 on 29 February 2016, 09:37:00
Please Sir, what is it? ....

Nissan 370Z.  :y

Very nice Gav.  :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: MV6Gaz on 29 February 2016, 09:49:29
Nice car, bet it goes well!!
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 29 February 2016, 10:57:24
Please Sir, what is it? It looks like one of those sexy sleek cars, like some Jags, which look great photographed alone, but look undesirably low when seen in traffic, with the driver unable to see where he is going or sit upright. I hope there is good users' forum for it.

It`s not that low although you can`t see the front of the bonnet from the drivers seat so I`ll just have to get the judgement right.

The Nissansportz forum is a good forum, it`s a committee members car that I`m buying, it`s quite quiet compared to OOF but lots of knowledge on there.
Please Sir, what is it? ....

Nissan 370Z.  :y

Very nice Gav.  :y

Thank you  :y
Nice car, bet it goes well!!

Yes very well, scalded cat springs to mind, my MV6 felt slow on the way home  ;D
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2016, 12:11:04
That's a very, very nice looking car in that colour  :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 February 2016, 12:17:55
A proper sports car and a world away from the 'hairdressers special' that is the Mazda MX5.

That very same engine is currently tempting me in  large 'Datsun' saloon form. :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Viral_Jim on 29 February 2016, 12:33:36
Yup, very nice indeed!

White with blue exhausts wouldn't be my colour choice (farrr too lazy for  white car) but a stonking looking motor!
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: EMD on 29 February 2016, 16:24:12
Very smart motor  :y I see mr datsun has copied my anthracite colour alloys  ::)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 29 February 2016, 18:55:44
That's a very, very nice looking car in that colour  :y

Yeah it`s pearlescent white, lovely colour especially with the mid anthracite wheels  8)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 29 February 2016, 18:58:13
A proper sports car and a world away from the 'hairdressers special' that is the Mazda MX5.

That very same engine is currently tempting me in  large 'Datsun' saloon form. :y

It`s a nice engine, pulls well too, it`s also found in the Murano too and don`t seem to be too troublesome.
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: ted_one on 29 February 2016, 19:01:35
Think you'll miss the old Omega.....just on the odd occasion...they're a hard habit to break :'(
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 29 February 2016, 19:27:30
Think you'll miss the old Omega.....just on the odd occasion...they're a hard habit to break :'(

You`re right I will miss it, we had a really good drive back home and it`s a great mile muncher but the heart strings are pulling  ;)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: aaronjb on 29 February 2016, 19:33:52
Well should you decide to go back to an Omega and offload that at a reasonable price... let me know ;) :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Andy B on 29 February 2016, 19:47:59
Think you'll miss the old Omega.....just on the odd occasion...they're a hard habit to break :'(

You`re right I will miss it, we had a really good drive back home and it`s a great mile muncher but the heart strings are pulling  ;)

I miss the way a V6 Omega would still pick its heels up at 'motorway speeds' and go. I'm not saying my Merc won't (though I've forgotten how it drives after 4+ weeks without it!  >:() but a turbo diseasal does it completely differently ..... plus it's out of breath at 120 ..... apparently  ::)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: ted_one on 29 February 2016, 20:14:42
I still enjoy taking the Omegas out for their 'service runs' at 5 in the morning.there's hardly any one around and I'm back indoors at 5.45, and always give a thought to all those people just getting out of bed and getting ready to do battle in the morning rush hour.Omega,empty roads and retirement....life's good :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: migiestate on 29 February 2016, 21:00:24
What a great looking car. :y
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 29 February 2016, 21:32:53
Think you'll miss the old Omega.....just on the odd occasion...they're a hard habit to break :'(

You`re right I will miss it, we had a really good drive back home and it`s a great mile muncher but the heart strings are pulling  ;)

I miss the way a V6 Omega would still pick its heels up at 'motorway speeds' and go. I'm not saying my Merc won't (though I've forgotten how it drives after 4+ weeks without it!  >:() but a turbo diseasal does it completely differently ..... plus it's out of breath at 120 ..... apparently  ::)

They`re even better with a LSD fitted  ;)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Andy B on 29 February 2016, 22:15:05
Think you'll miss the old Omega.....just on the odd occasion...they're a hard habit to break :'(

You`re right I will miss it, we had a really good drive back home and it`s a great mile muncher but the heart strings are pulling  ;)

I miss the way a V6 Omega would still pick its heels up at 'motorway speeds' and go. I'm not saying my Merc won't (though I've forgotten how it drives after 4+ weeks without it!  >:() but a turbo diseasal does it completely differently ..... plus it's out of breath at 120 ..... apparently  ::)

They`re even better with a LSD fitted  ;)

and just 2 pedals  :y :y  ::)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: EMD on 29 February 2016, 22:58:20
Have you sold your Omega already  ???
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 01 March 2016, 05:56:11
Think you'll miss the old Omega.....just on the odd occasion...they're a hard habit to break :'(

You`re right I will miss it, we had a really good drive back home and it`s a great mile muncher but the heart strings are pulling  ;)

I miss the way a V6 Omega would still pick its heels up at 'motorway speeds' and go. I'm not saying my Merc won't (though I've forgotten how it drives after 4+ weeks without it!  >:() but a turbo diseasal does it completely differently ..... plus it's out of breath at 120 ..... apparently  ::)

They`re even better with a LSD fitted  ;)

and just 2 pedals  :y :y  ::)

No, you have to have the three for best effect  ;D
Have you sold your Omega already  ???

No, as I don't get the 370z for another 6 weeks the Omega is staying for a while but due to the rusty arches and door bottoms I will be breaking it  :'(
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 01 March 2016, 07:32:28
That is a really great looking car, will be totally reliable  a superb choice..😀😀😀
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: EMD on 01 March 2016, 09:27:58
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due to the rusty arches and door bottoms I will be breaking it 

Is that all thats wrong with it  ??? Shame to see the best of the bunch 3.0 being broken , maybe put an ad up ...you never know someone mite like it  :)
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 01 March 2016, 10:29:59
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due to the rusty arches and door bottoms I will be breaking it 

Is that all thats wrong with it  ??? Shame to see the best of the bunch 3.0 being broken , maybe put an ad up ...you never know someone mite like it  :)

Maybe, I might put one in this week and see what interest, if any I get.
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: pauls on 02 March 2016, 13:47:49
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due to the rusty arches and door bottoms I will be breaking it 

Is that all thats wrong with it  ??? Shame to see the best of the bunch 3.0 being broken , maybe put an ad up ...you never know someone mite like it  :)

Maybe, I might put one in this week and see what interest, if any I get.

speak to serek hes looking for a v6
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 02 March 2016, 15:18:32
Even though I love the Merc, I miss my 2.6 CDX  there is just something about them if only I had a double garage I would have kept it, just seem such good value for money if you get a good one.
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 02 March 2016, 18:07:45
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due to the rusty arches and door bottoms I will be breaking it 

Is that all thats wrong with it  ??? Shame to see the best of the bunch 3.0 being broken , maybe put an ad up ...you never know someone mite like it  :)

Maybe, I might put one in this week and see what interest, if any I get.

speak to serek hes looking for a v6

Yeah but his wanted post specifically asks for rust free......thats me out  ;D
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: dbug on 05 March 2016, 00:26:05
Another one moved on from Omegas - hope you get as much enjoyment from your new motor as I've had/having from the two Jags I've had since my old Elite.  You'll soon realise that Omegas are now outdated, as one would expect from a 13 yo+ car. Reminds me of this every time I drive SWMBOs Estate.
Title: Re: Jumping Ship
Post by: Mr Gav on 06 March 2016, 00:01:00
Another one moved on from Omegas - hope you get as much enjoyment from your new motor as I've had/having from the two Jags I've had since my old Elite.  You'll soon realise that Omegas are now outdated, as one would expect from a 13 yo+ car. Reminds me of this every time I drive SWMBOs Estate.

They are out dated but still a good drive, I`m sure I`ll be enjoying the 370 though  ;)