DiscoverEd!
Member Since: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Floating around
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My new baby coming to me this week.
Base '05 7 seater, a bit of an old banger at 98k on the clock, but can't wait. Hoping to turn that clock around and nurture her so she doesn't complain (or I will).
Fantastic information all around the site. hoping as well to contribute.
Last edited by DiscoverEd! on 7th Mar 2011 11:58 am. Edited 2 times in total
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 28th Feb 2011 2:41 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
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Welcome Ed!
Enjoy the forum and enjoy your new car!!!
Let the modding commence.
Erm, what's the thirsty about then?
regards,
Wiljo D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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| 28th Feb 2011 2:53 pm |
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DiscoverEd!
Member Since: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Floating around
Posts: 56
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It's about not yet having it and reading ALL about it.
Kind of like reading the cocktail menu but not being able to drink.
Going crazy.
Thanks!!!!!
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| 28th Feb 2011 2:58 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967
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Well make sure do don't get drunk when you get it.
  D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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| 28th Feb 2011 3:06 pm |
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DiscoverEd!
Member Since: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Floating around
Posts: 56
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Baby whale is with me now since yesterday.
A bit of a rough start, not even 3 miles off the dealer hit around 3000 rpm in 3rd, heard a loud thud under the bonnet, suddenly lost 90% of my power. Engine fault started coming up, along with a HUGE column of black smoke and lots of really bad looks from other drivers while aggressively overtaking.
Gone my hopes of a fair deal. So...hazard lights on, built up some patience and turned rushing back to the dealer (at a whopping 30 mph) with wife and baby, thinking how the turbo was probably gone, or an injector, or the EGR valves, etc., together with my humour, and warranty would have to kick in in record time with the dealer.
Drove in, revved up, car buyers looking the dark cloud coming out of the exhaust with a sarcastic "should've bought this Micra" grin. Mechanic shows up on the spot, asks for another rev-up, opens the hood. Turns out main air intake hose was off. The guy gives out to his peers for leaving it loose, adjusts the hose, issue sorted in less than 2 minutes.
Sure, should've looked under the hood myself...
Have done 150 miles already. Car is in top shape. Halforded twice for a 2 bulbs. I'm SO in love. Drives like a dream. S version and still full of great features. Couldn't be happier.
Really glad i can "share the scare" with all of you as well. Permagrin on.
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| 6th Mar 2011 11:18 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967
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 D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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| 7th Mar 2011 9:45 am |
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