The £73 Suzuki Alto... Now sold.

[pandamonium]

Oops. Forgot about avoiding motorways. On m1 now.

[Junkman]

I regularly did a 500 mile trip with an 850cc R4 van back in the day AND had a shag in it upon arrival.

A badermatic Suzy is a bloody Cadillac in comparison, a full 6hp MOAR POWAH!

So harden the fuck up you whiny wimps.

[fordperv]

but if the shag wasnt on offer at the end would you have done the journey??

[Junkman]

but if the shag wasnt on offer at the end would you have done the journey??

 

Yes, because there was beer, too.

[Bobthebeard]

Yes, because there was beer, too.

In what order?

In my limited experience these things matter.

Beer then shag = failure to shag and expensive taxi home

Shag then beer = even more expensive taxi home, albeit smiling.

[pandamonium]

M1, near Newport Pagnell.

[Angrydicky]

Even a 2CV is a luxury modern compared to what I'm used to.

[Junkman]

Beer then shag = failure to shag and expensive taxi home

Shag then beer = even more expensive taxi home, albeit smiling.

 

Beer while shag = a cornerstone of civilisation

[Bobthebeard]

Beer while shag = a cornerstone of civilisation

Have never 'achieved' this TBH. Although I imagine that it could be both good and messy in equal part. Doggy style would possibly provide a handy place to rest the glass, but enthusiastic participation would soon dislodge it.

[pandamonium]

M25 now

[Bobthebeard]

Ahem.....

Sorry. Off topic ramblings as per Autoshite protocol. Cough.

How is it going collection wise Pandamonium?

[Junkman]

M25 now

 

Do you have an overnight kit with you? You just entered one massive car park.

If you need help, always try to get it from OUTSIDE the M25, never the INSIDE, since it encompasses a huge asylum.

[pandamonium]

My knee hurts

[Bobthebeard]

My knee hurts

Followed by 30 minutes limping/hopping around service area trying to get rid of cramp.....

[pandamonium]

Pah, rest stops are for wimps.

 

I sit here at my computer desk having just completed a relatively relaxed journey.

 

Motorways weren't scary - kept up with the trucks at a steady 56mph.

 

M25 didn't drop below 40mph.

 

Car behaved perfectly - temp gauge didn't move and the fuel gauge hardly did either.

[pandamonium]

[cort1977]

Win!   Glad it went well.

[Bobthebeard]

Pah, rest stops are for wimps.

 

I sit here at my computer desk having just completed a relatively relaxed journey.

 

Motorways weren't scary - kept up with the trucks at a steady 56mph.

 

M25 didn't drop below 40mph.

 

Car behaved perfectly - temp gauge didn't move and the fuel gauge hardly did either.

Glad I stayed in now..... More please! If it didn't break down can you please add 'bursting for a piss/pasty/coffee/pooh excitement?

Thanks.

[pandamonium]

Set off from Laindon Station

Got myself a coffee to start the day - maybe not a good plan as ended up needing a wee lots later.

Aah, don't like heights.

On tube

Burger King breakfast (Other fast food based brekkies are available)

On the train to Birmingham

Wow, fast

First sight of the car...

Was allowed to take it for a solo test drive.

A lovely place to be...

Lots of this...

 

Oooh, autobox...

[dollywobbler]

Brilliant. Well done for ignoring the consensus!

[pandamonium]

Apart from the completely collapsed front seat and ridiculously high tick over, it is a great little car.

 

The previous owners were naturally scruffy people, with a cluttered dusty old house which could've easily starred in one of those 'How clean is your house' programs. Naturally, the car isn't much better inside, but nothing I can't rectify with some bleach and a scrubbing brush!

[tooSavvy]

tecchie noobing......

 

So then, what revs get you what speed??

 

Loving the 'illuminated' gate >> KoolAzz

 

 

Top Chodderry

 

 

TS

[fordperv]

Where's the pez station picture? Looks a good bit of shite or should it be called a plop because it's small

[pandamonium]

Erm - no rev counter.

 

1st gear = pulling away and up to 10mph.

2nd gear 10 - 63mph (higher may be possible, didn't try it.)

[pandamonium]

Brilliant. Well done for ignoring Trigger!

 

EFA

[pandamonium]

Where's the pez station picture? Looks a good bit of shite or should it be called a plop because it's small

 

See post #77

[Junkman]

That is a lovely car. I much like it, me.

Now for the important question - was a shag had in it upon arrival?

[Tayne]

 

 

Oooh, autobox...

 

 

 

 

What does the L stand for?

[fordperv]

See post #77

Woohoo I feel better now I've seen that, my phone didn't show it for some reason maybe it would've exploded with excitement. Again looks a great buy

 

I presume the L is for low gear

[Junkman]

What does the L stand for?

 

 

London. It wouldn't go into D when driving there anyway.