hhhugues Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 The journey began on a SE London overground but i was too eager to make it to Paddington on time to take pictures. However i had time to snap this beast before getting on it. Now comfortably installed at a table with a power point which is lucky cos i've got a ton of work to do before getting to Exeter. Can't wait to get to my destination - it's no big secret where i'm heading or what i'm getting but i'll keep you guessing for a bit anyway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobT, Skizzer and richardthestag 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Now with said picture Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Isn't that luxury? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Skizzer and Twiggy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Godspeed! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk hhhugues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Wood trim, you are travelling in style. Good luck with the collection. hhhugues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 You can't beat a mk3 coach in any of its incarnations. I think a lot of people are going to be very disappointed when these Hitachi things finally make it in to service. richardthestag, hhhugues and For Fiats Sake 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Just arrived at umberleigh with fatha thestag eddyramrod, hhhugues and rantingYoof 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Excellent! Not long now. You weren't lying re the scenery! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Ha damn! That's not what i meant to upload! Anyway, you get the idea Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Ps i have a bright mustard yellow jacket and two massive bags so you can't miss me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I have a 16 year old bmw and an aged father hhhugues and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I have a 16 year old bmw and an aged fatherI have a 26 year old Toyota and a dad not ageing any more Enjoy both, chuck TS richardthestag and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 deal done, handshake pics posted because Hugues' phone battery was flat venturing into North Devon on a camping holiday in a 16 year old e46 that you just bought with a flat phone battery Stuff of legends The Moog and hhhugues 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Loving the motor! Finally just managed to have both a charged battery AND reception. Thank you so much Richard and father, i'm very glad i made the trip! And still can't believe how tidy the e46 is. Think i'm really going to enjoy it! Ps: Ilfracombe and surrounding coast really are pretty! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DVee8, HMC, For Fiats Sake and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 blowing a gale up here now, good luck under canvas tonight hhhugues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Like the tipex- planning on doing a cambelt en route ? hhhugues and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 OMG Tom Jones is Richardthestags dad! hhhugues, richardthestag and matty879 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 No need to do the cambelt, but i would love to learn the tipex technique, could come in handy sometime. The e46 behaved impeccably for the rest of the week end, unlike the weather that finally proved too much, so we headed back on sunday with an overnight stop in Devon to stay out of the rain, but only after a little drive around the scenic Exmoor roads. North Devon is amazing, i'll have to go back. The beemer really is nice to drive, it feels tight and the engine is really smooth - i'm suprised by how quiet it is for a 16 year old car. It's a nice steer too, really gives you confidence on bendy roads and actually feels a bit more "floaty" on straight lines, but maybe that's because of the lower wishbones. Great on the motorway too regardless, and it averaged nearly 39mpg all the way to SE London (that's including outer london end of bank hol weekend traffic and even a bit of spirited driving around Devon). Not bad eh? Thanks again Richard and Fatha thastag for letting me have it at such a ridiculous price, i'm delighted with it. Here it is parked outside its new home rubbing rear ends with a sexy avensis. Stuff of dreams. Note the knackered Mondeo in the background. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk richardthestag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhugues Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 (Excuse the shoddy photo skills btw) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 awesome, glad you made it back safe and sound. to be honest when I was sat inside Saturday night feeling the wind beating against the outside of the house I had visions of Mrs Hhhhugues trying to find a nice bed and breakfast while you battled it out under canvas SBOD and if MoT looks too much of a stretch in October you should still make your money back hhhugues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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