Well that's it, after 4 1/2 years of owing the most wonderful car I could ever hope for, it's gone. Sold for a pittance and definitely heartbreaking to see it drive away. Big Zed shaped hole on the driveway this morning.

 

Told the new bloke about this place, said it was invaluable for whatever you need to know about the cars. Although I haven't been the biggest contributor over the years I certainly appreciate you all being here.

 

So what's replaced the Zed? Well, something with a bigger engine for a start!

 

4.3L V6! No turbos though.

 

Hasn't arrived yet, but it's a Jap import (from the States originally). It's a Chevy Astro Van, perfect for shoving mountain bikes in, kiddie transport (although I only have one!) and taking a leisurely tour down to Le Mans.

And it's a lovely way to put 2 fingers up to people who witter on about the Global Warming shite :tongue:

 

Piccies here, see you all again maybe...........

Sorry to hear that bud. Why the van, wont that cost you a bit in parts etc when it goes wrong, as I havent seen any of them before???

Sorry to hear that bud. Why the van, wont that cost you a bit in parts etc when it goes wrong, as I havent seen any of them before???

 

Just wanted something different really. Needed a van, much more interesting than a Caravelle I was looking at. Parts aren't too bad, there's a few reliable suppliers over here. Two servicing places just up the road from me, and it's not going to be my main car, bit like the Zed.

 

It's also got a bench set in the back which electrically converts to a bed. TV, VCR, mood lighting (!), front and rear air con.

 

There was a 5.8L V8 I was looking at, but it only got 12 mpg!

12 mpg. hope you know where the petrol stations are. what about doing a gas conversion.

12 mpg. hope you know where the petrol stations are. what about doing a gas conversion.

 

12mpg was the one I didn't buy, this is relatively economical at 20-25mpg, so about the same as a Zed.