Yes, I've now got my S3! Woohoo. My first car! A 1983 88" Station Wagon from Liveridge 4x4 conveniently close to my parents' place in Redditch, where I am now with "Boo" (for that is her name) parked on the drive next to my Dad's Renault.
Thanks for whoever suggested Liverpool Vic insurance - under 300 quid for Fully Comp on my less-than-a-year driving experience. I owe you a few pints.
Some early teething problems that might require me to pop into Liveridge before I start the trek up north:
Managed to get 60mph out of her on the flat with the overdrive engaged. First time with the overdrive I managed to knock the gear lever into neutral without noticing and wondered where the power had gone. Bad design that the overdrive comes forward to engage when the gear lever is right back in fourth. Still, won't do that again, will I?
Fun fun fun. I wonder how much fun the M6 will be tomorrow...
Barry
Thanks for whoever suggested Liverpool Vic insurance - under 300 quid for Fully Comp on my less-than-a-year driving experience. I owe you a few pints.
Some early teething problems that might require me to pop into Liveridge before I start the trek up north:
- Oops. Drove too close to the kerb and broke my wing mirror. Seven years bad luck to that bush.
- Gear knob kept coming off. Tips for a more secure fixing welcome.
- Catch on one of the straps for the rear seat seems to have popped off.
- Leaks like a sieve. Its been raining constantly since I got her, and there's drips everywhere.
Managed to get 60mph out of her on the flat with the overdrive engaged. First time with the overdrive I managed to knock the gear lever into neutral without noticing and wondered where the power had gone. Bad design that the overdrive comes forward to engage when the gear lever is right back in fourth. Still, won't do that again, will I?
Fun fun fun. I wonder how much fun the M6 will be tomorrow...
Barry
