martinmac Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 After many months of struggling not to buy something stupid to keep the miles of the zed and allow me access to car parks etc. Here it is. Not got a name yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I thought you bought a bora! My Mum had two of them as did my sister. I actually liked them a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 before Sarnie appears !! needs spacers and lowering Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Give us the spec. then Martin. Does this mean you will joining another forum as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Whats first on the mod list the Martin? Shame you got rid of you Ruff Racing chromes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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martinmac Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 I did indeed buy a Bora Stew, Liz sat in it and didnt like it ( it was her preferred car and I was looking for one for ages ) This was parked next to it and seemed to tick all the boxes. OK, Here goes Engine and Drive Train Transmission Type - MANUAL No. of Gears - 5 SPEED Engine Cc - 1590 No. of Valves - 16 No. of Cylinders - 4 Fuel Delivery - MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION Performance 0 to 60 (secs) - 10.4 Top Speed (MPH) - 116 Fuel Consumption EC Urban (mpg) - 32.8 EC Extra Urban (mpg) - 51.4 EC Combined (mpg) - 42.8 Wheels and Tyres Wheel Type - 15" Alloy Wheel Style - N Alloys? - Yes Vehicle Dimensions Length (mm) - 4285 Width (mm) - 1695 Height (mm) - 1495 Weight and Capacities No. of Seats - 5 Safety and General NCAP Pedestrian Rating - 3 NCAP Front and Side Impact Rating - 4 Insurance Group - 6 The only mods planned so far is to fit a Nissan aerial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Very nice Martin, very..... practical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Good purchase, Martin... Induction kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 you get free entry into Gala Bingo with one of those Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks Mike Come on Sarnie, you know you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Bet its dead reliable and to be honest with some of the weather we've had I would drive almost anything rather than get the zed out the garage in the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thats the general idea Nic, ok for London in the winter and also handy for shopping in Barrow. Liz is putting way to many miles on the Golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 better own up - the other 'alf had a 1.6E before her present Jazz, which I have to say is a much better drive. I found the steering on the Civic around the straight ahead never gave confidence, despite a (no arguement) rack change at my request. Also attracted too many 'up your arse' types but typically Honda build quality made it a cheap form of transport, albeit uninspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Very sensible, Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Nice one Mart! So have you purchased any Carbon bonnets for it yet to squeeze a bit more mpg out of it? You seem to collect carbon bonnets!!! A solid reliable car there and it will never need washing in that colour!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Performance 0 to 60 (secs) - 10.4 Top Speed (MPH) - 116 10.4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Here it is. Not got a name yet though By the looks of it Martin it's already got a name.. Hester the Honda Looks like a nice clean car. Are you joining the Honda forum now too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 I think I am on enough forums at the moment He did have a very nice Lotus in there so there were a few tricky moments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 There was a old volvo going for £125 no offers with tax and 12 months mot, but still could not justify another vehicle to insure and run. The silver honda Martin looks a great run around a good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Theres no way that does 116 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Just think with the money you'll be saving in petrol on the new car, you'll have more for mods. Looks a good little motor for running around in, and probably no parking anxiety either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Theres no way that does 116 mph might do, if you find a long enough downhill stretch of road with a following wind and getting a tow from 3 cyclists line abreast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Theres no way that does 116 mph might do, if you find a long enough downhill stretch of road with a following wind and getting a tow from 3 cyclists line abreast I have a tow rope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyzed Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Good buy Martin! Does this replace that V-dub that went up in flames like so many props on Top gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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