The I dont need another car collection thread - Mazda Xedos 6

[Lacquer Peel]

6 minutes ago, TrabbieRonnie said:

Smooth, stable, unbelievably quiet, and in this one anyway, totally climatically controlled!

The handling's great too, as the car is just so low down.  I'm kind of shocked by the old Xedos to be honest...

And yes, the Craig bridge is still a popular spot for all the local car lads to take photos, there's even new coloured up-lights on it, very nice of an evening!

My favourite car photographing spot was the shonky Broomhill bridge when I lived up there. 

[TrabbieRonnie]

8 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said:

My favourite car photographing spot was the shonky Broomhill bridge when I lived up there. 

Will be exploring that one, don't think I've been there...🤔.  Only lived here for 15 years!!!

[wesacosa]

Seems the current owner of the 93 BTCC Xedos liked mine too 

 

[Snipes]

I should say hi to the guy with the Julian Bailey Carina if I see him again. 

[wesacosa]

1 minute ago, Snipes said:

I should say hi to the guy with the Julian Bailey Carina if I see him again. 

yeah definitely. Maybe a photoshoot option 

[Matty]

What's the plan with yours @Snipes? Do it up and bit and just use it or modifications?

[Snipes]

9 minutes ago, Matty said:

What's the plan with yours @Snipes? Do it up and bit and just use it or modifications?

Tidy it up a bit and use it to get back into tinkering. I've been down the resto-mod route before and it ended badly. 

[wesacosa]

4 minutes ago, Snipes said:

Tidy it up a bit and use it to get back into tinkering. I've been down the resto-mod route before and it ended badly. 

its a cool looking thing and really suits the white paint. 

[Lacquer Peel]

1 hour ago, TrabbieRonnie said:

Will be exploring that one, don't think I've been there...🤔.  Only lived here for 15 years!!!

It's on a minor road that doesn't really go anywhere other than link Nethy Bridge with the A95, there'd be no reason to travel over it. Definitely worth a look while it's still here. 

[wesacosa]

On 28/06/2025 at 07:16, RobT said:

eBay but can't see any on there at the moment.  I think I also considered Mobil but that was £££

that Gulf ATF seems to be out of stock everywhere.. Don't suppose you can remember roughly how much it was so I can decide if its worth hanging on to see if it comes back in stock or buying something equivalent 

[RobT]

I paid £33 for four litres in June 2022.

Castrol an alternative maybe?

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-77376-castrol-transmax-atf-dexmerc-multivehicle-automatic-transmission-fluid.aspx

[wesacosa]

14 hours ago, RobT said:

I paid £33 for four litres in June 2022.

Castrol an alternative maybe?

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-77376-castrol-transmax-atf-dexmerc-multivehicle-automatic-transmission-fluid.aspx

Hmm this looks reasonable price for 5L and I know at least for engine Oil Millers have a decent rep

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165616935146?itmmeta=01K04KZFT36A5KHG62BWACHXD9&hash=item268f89e0ea:g:xAAAAOSwxbllnm8v

[RobT]

Yeah that looks good, decent price too.  I've bought a fair bit of Millers stuff, and Opie are a trusted seller.