MarkW Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 Well yesterday was Z-day. Didnt sleep well the night before (too excited I think!) and had to get up at 5AM for a lift down to Stansted to pick up the Zed. Dreadful weather on the way down and wasnt looking forward to my first drive being in torrential rain...but needent have worried. Met the guy at 9AM, went and sorted the money out at the banks, did the documents and I was away. OH MY GOD....I hadnt driven this car before, only a dealer demo, and I forgot how good it feels It was a bit dirty inside and out, but that didnt matter, the sound of the engine, the throw of the gearbox, the weight of the steering all came back to me and after 5 minutes I felt completely at ease with it. It does seem a bit louder and keener than the standard GT I drove (mines a GT4) but thats just a subjective feel comparing my test drive 2 weeks ago. The weather cleared up and had a drive back in the dry, just cruising 70-80mph with the occasional blast, mostly with the stereo off to listen to it . I have a bad back/neck but after a 2 hour drive I felt fine so that is a big relief to me. And the best bit was the average mpg showed 31.5 and I really wasnt expecting it to be that good on a run! Yesterday afternoon I gave it a wash twice, pre-wax and wax and a good clean inside and its now like new....pics to follow shortly hopefully. Ive already decided this is the best car ive ever had and ive only had it 24 hours. There isnt one single thing I dont like (yet!), I even think the interior quality seems ok (and thats coming from an Audi). They guy who sold it me was a nice chap, gave me the tonneau cover he'd bought and never fitted, the 6-CDs in the changer and some sunglasses as he couldnt be bothered to get them out! Oh, and its a 1 year old Kuro GT4 with 5000 miles and I paid £22500 which I think seems resonable, what do peeps think. Havent seen one at a dealer under £25. Thats a £7k loss in one year from new price. and sorry guys but Kuro is definately THE colour along with maybe Ebisu. Right, off to fit that tonneau and then out for a blast........ Quote
Jacko Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 Well yesterday was Z-day. Didnt sleep well the night before (too excited I think!) and had to get up at 5AM for a lift down to Stansted to pick up the Zed. Dreadful weather on the way down and wasnt looking forward to my first drive being in torrential rain...but needent have worried. Met the guy at 9AM, went and sorted the money out at the banks, did the documents and I was away. OH MY GOD....I hadnt driven this car before, only a dealer demo, and I forgot how good it feels It was a bit dirty inside and out, but that didnt matter, the sound of the engine, the throw of the gearbox, the weight of the steering all came back to me and after 5 minutes I felt completely at ease with it. It does seem a bit louder and keener than the standard GT I drove (mines a GT4) but thats just a subjective feel comparing my test drive 2 weeks ago. The weather cleared up and had a drive back in the dry, just cruising 70-80mph with the occasional blast, mostly with the stereo off to listen to it . I have a bad back/neck but after a 2 hour drive I felt fine so that is a big relief to me. And the best bit was the average mpg showed 31.5 and I really wasnt expecting it to be that good on a run! Yesterday afternoon I gave it a wash twice, pre-wax and wax and a good clean inside and its now like new....pics to follow shortly hopefully. Ive already decided this is the best car ive ever had and ive only had it 24 hours. There isnt one single thing I dont like (yet!), I even think the interior quality seems ok (and thats coming from an Audi). They guy who sold it me was a nice chap, gave me the tonneau cover he'd bought and never fitted, the 6-CDs in the changer and some sunglasses as he couldnt be bothered to get them out! Oh, and its a 1 year old Kuro GT4 with 5000 miles and I paid £22500 which I think seems resonable, what do peeps think. Havent seen one at a dealer under £25. Thats a £7k loss in one year from new price. and sorry guys but Kuro is definately THE colour along with maybe Ebisu. Right, off to fit that tonneau and then out for a blast........ Excellent mate, sounds like a good deal! Get some pics up....... bet you're from ear to ear all day! Quote
Removed Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 great stuff, and I appreciate the bit about the colour, no other choice really if you wanted a GT4 Quote
Sarnie Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 great stuff, and I appreciate the bit about the colour, no other choice really if you wanted a GT4 Watch it Quote
M13KYF Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 nice one. Sounds like someone is definitely having fun. Quote
Digsy Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 They guy who sold it me was a nice chap, gave me the tonneau cover he'd bought and never fitted, the 6-CDs in the changer and some sunglasses as he couldnt be bothered to get them out! Lazy bugger! Were the CDs sh1te, then? Glad you're enjoying it mate! Quote
MarkW Posted August 25, 2006 Author Posted August 25, 2006 Tonneau fitted, back from a good drive. Attached are some pics but unfortunately the sun had gone it and it started to rain Still lovin' it! Quote
M13KYF Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 very nice Just need to get the aerial sorted next then for a stubby Quote
Beavis Posted August 27, 2006 Posted August 27, 2006 Good choice in car mate but for me i love the ultra yellow, its all a matter of opinion but the kuro was not for me. Quote
Sarnie Posted August 28, 2006 Posted August 28, 2006 Good choice in car mate but for me i love the ultra yellow, its all a matter of opinion but the kuro was not for me. I had a kuro but the Ultra Yellow was too to resist Quote
MarkW Posted August 29, 2006 Author Posted August 29, 2006 I had a kuro but the Ultra Yellow was too to resist Well I suppose its easier to keep clean if nothing else Quote
Sarnie Posted August 29, 2006 Posted August 29, 2006 I had a kuro but the Ultra Yellow was too to resist Well I suppose its easier to keep clean if nothing else Slightly Quote
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