Collection mission. 600 miles, 10+ hours. Starting tomorrow, early.

[DoctorRetro]

I'm off work tomorrow, so I'm embarking on a long drive to the North East to swap over a nice practical and economical car for a cabriolet with a large* engine. 

Autoshite sense! 

Anyway, the first leg will start around 5am tomorrow, when I drive my Perodua nearly 300 miles. 

Poo count: 0

Anxiety level: 35/100

Insanity level? I'll let you all decide... 

 

 

*Comparatively 

[Broadsword]

That is brave, very brave. Good luck!

[Jim Bell]

It's set for nice weather man. Sounds like a lovely day out. 

[loserone]

I'm quite jealous of the idea of a topless run down through Piercebridge and then the a68.

[Snipes]

Piece of cake compared to the 3-series mission isn't it?

[Eyersey1234]

Chodspeed for the journey. 

[DoctorRetro]

What the fuck is this time of the morning? 

 

[DoctorRetro]

Cold! 

[DoctorRetro]

Stop 1 - Grantham services 

Poo count: 1

Anxiety level: 55/100

Miles covered: 140/600 (approx) 

Coffee number: 2

Soundtrack 1: Stereophonics - Performance and cocktails 

Soundtrack 2: Linkin Park Collision Course. 

 

Only things to report is that the odometer stopped working after 80 miles. Hope that isn't a deal-breaker @robthedonkey! Also an artic tried to kill me, but that's normal, isn't it?

My back is a little sore, but I'm not surprised as it was before I started! 

[Sir Chocolate Teapot]

There is no call for pics that scary this early in the morning, warnings should be issued, h&s and all that. Good luck otherwise.

[DoctorRetro]

Stop 3 - Wetherby 

Poo count: 1 

Anxiety level 85/100

Miles covered 220/600 approx

Coffee count: 2 (No more as I need to try to calm my nerves) 

Soundtrack 3: Bee Gees 

Only thing to report is that after the last stop the odometer started working again. 

 

 

[GeordieInExile]

Is that the roof of a Rover 400 I spy?

Surely you can't get OMGHGF in weather this cold because the engine will never get hot enough to overheat.

[MorrisItalSLX]

Bee Gees, excellent choice.

Onwards and upwards!

[DoctorRetro]

Stop 3 - Durham services 

Nothing to report, except that the buyer of the Perodua has pulled out due to insurance reasons, so it is now for sale / roffle. 

It's looking a tad filthy though... 

[garbaldy]

Insurance reasons bit late telling you that now,  could have trained it up otherwise,

At least its a nice day for a drive.

[DoctorRetro]

Car now collected. Gone up the road a bit but still on hold to insurance company. 

Verdict? I hate it already, perhaps I can learn to live with it though. 

[paulplom]

Insurance reasons!?
Can you actually buy a car that's cheaper to insure?

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[DoctorRetro]

Funnily enough, my insurance company are trying to charge me 72 quid per month today when the quote yesterday was 46.

Been on the phone half an hour. 

 

Anxiety level 120/100

[loserone]

Insurance sounds like it's sorted now, poor Doc just has to deal with a car he hates.

 

No accounting for taste ?

[Wingz123]

What's wrong with it Doc? 

[SRi05]

3 minutes ago, Wingz123 said:

What's wrong with it Doc? 

What's up Doc? 

[tom13]

Mine tried the same with me. £20 per month extra literally the day after I called.

[DoctorRetro]

I got them to match yesterday's quote, and to waive the admin fee. ?

As for the car, its heavy, rattly (scuttle shake) and very uncomfortable. I just don't like it. 

Been good as gold on the motorway so far though. 

Just stopped at Scotch Corner.. 

 

[DoctorRetro]

Fuel station shot. 

I fucking hate this car. My back hurts so much as well as my calf. Not in a good mood... 

[loserone]

Am quite disappointed ? I thought it was a great car and really comfy with good leather seats.  Sorry you're not getting on with it.

[SRi05]

How can it possibly be more uncomfortable than a Kelisa? ?

[Stanky]

If you don't like it why not drive back, collect the Perodua and take that home, and L1 can re-draw the roffle, or gift it to someone who actually wanted to win it in the first place?

FWIW, it looks like a lovely car to me and a good example of a sadly rare car these days.

[loserone]

He's at least two hours south of me now, plus committed through insurance.  Still the cheapest place to back out.

 

 

[loserone]

^ I can't believe I'm saying that, this is the car I was intending to use to drive 4 up to Toulon in the spring without a moment's hesitation.

[Wingz123]

1 hour ago, TheDoctor said:

Fuel station shot. 

I fucking hate this car. My back hurts so much as well as my calf. Not in a good mood... 

Your having a better day than mondeo man behind you...