Brownnova’s Trans experiment - Born in the USA, Living in Wales: We got us a misfire!

[brownnova]

I’ve always wanted to give this a go... but @Mrsbrownnovaisn’t too impressed... 

[500tops]

Once it's gone, it's gone...

[brownnova]

Well let’s be honest I’m not going to win any drag races... 

[brownnova]

 

It’s here... 

[Stanky]

-it?

- am?

- formers, robots-in-disguise?

- pennine express?

[brownnova]

46 minutes ago, Stanky said:

-it?

- am?

- formers, robots-in-disguise?

- pennine express?

None of the above.... 

[Asimo]

Pontiac People Pod!

[OM646]

Hmmmmmm trans-sport? 

[brownnova]

You may laugh @GingerNuttz.... 

[brownnova]

Two stories to retell... 

When I was younger (about 13/14 I’d wager) everyone had Escorts, Astras or Maestros and in my family’s case a Nissan Sunny. So when some friends of my mum and dad came back from the states they bought a car back... and to me it was to coolest looking car anyone I knew owned... the sheer joy when I got to ride in this thing that looked like a space ship must have made an impression on me...

So when the adult me was discussing having more children with Mrs_b last weekend I quipped that I wouldn’t be getting a Zafira or the like if we had too many children for a normal car her options were: an ex-funeral limo, a London Taxi or.... 

a Pontiac Trans Sport...

....not that I would ever find one for sale of course... 

[chaseracer]

But... 😃

[loserone]

2 minutes ago, brownnova said:

Pontiac Trans Sport

If there were ever a way of guaranteeing getting laid, this has to be it.

[brownnova]

On 09/03/2021 at 21:24, Cavcraft said:

 

Pontiac trans sport gt mpv spares or repair 1992 | eBay

 

H&S nightmare in the background.

Having been on a self imposed eBay tat thread break I missed this appearing, so when I looked on eBay it was there, and it ended during the weekly AS zoom call... 

I persuaded myself not to bid as it was unseen and a big risk.,,, but my finger slipped... three times.... and the result is... 

 

Honestly I think I’m a danger to myself! 

[hairnet]

5 minutes ago, chaseracer said:

But... 😃

big?

that you cant deny?

brownnova - you are nuts - worse than eddy or saabnut @Saabnut nick you loony

 

[High Jetter]

Apt number plate considering the conversation with your Mrs...! Is yours the first one on AS?

[hairnet]

is mrs brownnova gonna be done for manslaughter?

are you sacking off the uk plate and putting import or us sized one on (at least) the front

not seen a two tone one before usually theyre white (usually the ones you see here anyway)

[LightBulbFun]

14 minutes ago, brownnova said:

her options were: an ex-funeral limo, a London Taxi or.... 

I do hope your both still planning on getting a London Taxi, I still think there should be more of them on the forum (especially in FX4 form, although I imagine the Metrocab would net you the most shite points)

not that I am bias or anything having grown up with them in Central London *ahem*

8 minutes ago, brownnova said:

Having been on a self imposed eBay tat thread break I missed this appearing, so when I looked on eBay it was there, and it ended during the weekly AS zoom call... 

I persuaded myself not to bid as it was unseen and a big risk.,,, but my finger slipped... three times.... and the result is... 

 

Honestly I think I’m a danger to myself! 

so does this mean you are planning on having too many children then?

[brownnova]

Bonk the magic wagon,
came from across the sea, 
and frolicked in the springtime mist,
in a Land called Cymru! 
 

 

[brownnova]

4 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Is yours the first one on AS?

As far as I’m aware... 

[hairnet]

can your finger be hired and accidently buy me an ampera please?

 

[RobT]

You are a winner.   Keep up the good work.

[Skizzer]

You utter fucking legend! These are wonderful.

I demand a Giant Test versus my/RobT’s mk1 Espace when we’re allowed out again.

[hairnet]

18 minutes ago, brownnova said:

Bonk
and frolicked
in a Land called Cymru! 
 

 

so this is why you need a 7 seater (cough)

 

[Shite Ron]

That looks a great buy, surely the number plate is worth the purchase price. The great background pictures must of helped keep the price down, I keep thinking it would be good to join the zoom meeting but am a bit concerned if live bidding is compulsory.

[hairnet]

Just now, Skizzer said:

You utter fucking legend! These are wonderful.

I demand a Giant Test versus my/RobT’s mk1 Espace when we’re allowed out again.

skizzer comparison test obvs (muscle in on that hubnut gadge)

[High Jetter]

Um, the BIG question though is how has Mrs Bn reacted to this...or is she unaware until it lands?

[tooSavvy]

As if..... anyone here needs reminding why we are.....

Buster Gonads 'weekend waggon'

Wiinnahh

[sutty2006]

What engine are in these? 

[brownnova]

3800 v6... it’s a peach too! 

[brownnova]

So... first impressions...

I’m making a habit of buying blind, I did start to think that this would be the one to catch me out, but so far things seem as they should be. It drives well, stops well and holds temperature. The engine is super smooth and the gearbox changes very nicely. All the bits and bobs seem to work! A scout about underneath shows nothing of major concern, id say sparkly stick action is probably about a year off in one spot, we’ll see when I can get it booked in for a test! Very odd driving on the wrong side, but I’ll get used to that I’m sure!

Have some pics! 

And of course I’m sure I’m not the only one who had one of these...