New Arrival - Page 2

AlexD333 · 27-03-2015, 07:22

Nice motor, when do the body lifts and winch go on?

I bet that's pretty nippy no?

jims-terrano · 27-03-2015, 07:34

It's OK Alex, I've ordered the scaffolding so that I can have proper bumpers on it.

I'm doing around 15k a year so with the no mot and repair bills for 3 years and cheaper tax we should save money in the long run.

AlexD333 · 27-03-2015, 07:38

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

It's OK Alex, I've ordered the scaffolding so that I can have proper bumpers on it.

I'm doing around 15k a year so with the no mot and repair bills for 3 years and cheaper tax we should save money in the long run.

Oh my god your up early, can't sleep due to new motor?

johnb5177 · 27-03-2015, 17:41

That is a sweet looking little motor, being a small estate car really, very practical....

Isn't it strange....we all (or nearly all) have big thumping 4x4's, with all that goes with it, but we all still appreciate the merits of economy in running smallish practical cars; low on tax, fuel costs etc.

Common sense is NOT dead, but we just like the lift to the soul, that getting off road gives you, feeling a bit of wheel spin, twitch on the back end, branches whipping against the screen, the low growl of a big diesel in low gear........the open spaces.......lovely.

rustic · 27-03-2015, 17:49

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Originally Posted by johnb5177

That is a sweet looking little motor, being a small estate car really, very practical....

Isn't it strange....we all (or nearly all) have big thumping 4x4's, with all that goes with it, but we all still appreciate the merits of economy in running smallish practical cars; low on tax, fuel costs etc.

Common sense is NOT dead, but we just like the lift to the soul, that getting off road gives you, feeling a bit of wheel spin, twitch on the back end, branches whipping against the screen, the low growl of a big diesel in low gear........the open spaces.......lovely.

I 100% agree with that, that's why we still have the Mav.

jims-terrano · 27-03-2015, 18:07

Well after a day running around for work I can say I'm in love

Love the Skoda to bits! Even with a tight engine it's showing 38mpg which I don't think is too far out. Defo a good buy, well pleased.

briggie · 27-03-2015, 19:27

are you going to weld a hustler antenna to the bumpers jim ?

...... glad you like it

firebobby · 27-03-2015, 20:07

Nice looking car Jim, looks like it needs a good clean though

jims-terrano · 27-03-2015, 22:58

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Originally Posted by firebobby

Nice looking car Jim, looks like it needs a good clean though

You could be right, I'll be out with the turtle wax in the morning

Sweety · 27-03-2015, 23:25

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

You could be right, I'll be out with the turtle wax in the morning

It's very hard to get a great shine on silver paint work

so next weekend are you fitting larger rims & a set of lowering springs/coil overs

jims-terrano · 28-03-2015, 00:25

Haha, nope first mods are fit my ham radio aerials

Briggie will approve for sure

Got to say I love it to bits, it's a really good drive.

AlexD333 · 28-03-2015, 00:40

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

You could be right, I'll be out with the turtle wax in the morning

If you want a proper heavy duty protector get Neal's magic polish. Amazing stuff!!!

briggie · 28-03-2015, 08:54

you gonna fit a tenamast to it jim ?

jims-terrano · 28-03-2015, 09:26

Now theres an idea Pete, I do have one too but people might confuse for an Alex Bumper

I'm off to see LAM a bit later to look at aerial mounts for the, roof rails. Will need a good earth for the Atas.

27-03-2015, 07:22	#16
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Nice motor, when do the body lifts and winch go on? I bet that's pretty nippy no?

27-03-2015, 07:34	#17
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	It's OK Alex, I've ordered the scaffolding so that I can have proper bumpers on it. I'm doing around 15k a year so with the no mot and repair bills for 3 years and cheaper tax we should save money in the long run.

27-03-2015, 17:41	#19
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	That is a sweet looking little motor, being a small estate car really, very practical.... Isn't it strange....we all (or nearly all) have big thumping 4x4's, with all that goes with it, but we all still appreciate the merits of economy in running smallish practical cars; low on tax, fuel costs etc. Common sense is NOT dead, but we just like the lift to the soul, that getting off road gives you, feeling a bit of wheel spin, twitch on the back end, branches whipping against the screen, the low growl of a big diesel in low gear........the open spaces.......lovely.

27-03-2015, 18:07	#21
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Well after a day running around for work I can say I'm in love Love the Skoda to bits! Even with a tight engine it's showing 38mpg which I don't think is too far out. Defo a good buy, well pleased.

27-03-2015, 19:27	#22
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	are you going to weld a hustler antenna to the bumpers jim ? ...... glad you like it

27-03-2015, 20:07	#23
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Nice looking car Jim, looks like it needs a good clean though

28-03-2015, 00:25	#26
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Haha, nope first mods are fit my ham radio aerials Briggie will approve for sure Got to say I love it to bits, it's a really good drive.

28-03-2015, 08:54	#28
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	you gonna fit a tenamast to it jim ?

28-03-2015, 09:26	#29
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Now theres an idea Pete, I do have one too but people might confuse for an Alex Bumper I'm off to see LAM a bit later to look at aerial mounts for the, roof rails. Will need a good earth for the Atas.