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Postby Zaphod » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:04 pm

Thanks to everyone who played the 'Why did Zaphod go to Gympie' game - the winner was a fellow Queenslander, SammyH, who correctly identified an Activ! *clap2*



So, the reason for all the mystery and smiles is.... (drumroll) my new(isn) Mitzi...


Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Zaphod's Activ! :-D


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This is how the car was presented when I turned up at the dealers to pick it up (after a five and a half hour journey involving two buses and two trains) - I hadn't seen it 'in the flesh' before this.

I found the car on the interweb and had a very generous friend who lives up in Maryborough go and check it out for me - I was staggered at how good the car was when I got there - it far exceeded my expectations!

Other than some external 'car park' scuffs and a small scrape to the lower front bar it's perfect - the interior is immaculate - very happy with the car!



Look, while I really loved the Colt, it was a bit of a 'girl's car' and I really missed my old Bloo Lancer - I was miserable for a couple of weeks after getting rid of it, and this one was the right car at the right price (11/11 built MY2012)

So folks, I'm a Hoopy Frood again, and looking forward to introducing you all at Slepper's next drive day!


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Postby Mitch » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:08 pm

very nice but can i ask why you sold your blue cj for not sure if i missed it somewhere not trying to be rude just curious why you sold the blue CJ for another CJ ? ;-)
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Postby Zaphod » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:09 pm

Already discussed that at the time - financial pressures I'm afraid... :-(
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Postby Rowlesy6 » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:13 pm

Nice purchase mate clean looking car glad you are happy with it *becky*
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Postby lantourismo » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:13 pm

nioce! what colour? looks champagne or silver? the colt still around?
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Postby Zaphod » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:15 pm

Ta Matt! - very pleased so far - and already started on the mods! :-)



(and more planned of course, depending on increasingly tightening finances...) :-D
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Postby Zaphod » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:18 pm

lantourismo wrote:nioce! what colour? looks champagne or silver? the colt still around?


Cheers Akram - I thought of you as soon as I first saw it - in the carsales ad it looked silver, but in the dealership it looked almost a champagne colour like yours! :-)

It's actually A17 Warm Silver, kinda halfway between silver and yours.


At least I'm out of the 'bolo loop :-)
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Postby Mitch » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:19 pm

Zaphod wrote:Already discussed that at the time. If you cant say anything nice, why bother?
i wasnt being rude mate just a question was it an upgrade to get a few things in the active that the ES didnt have not sure was just asking a question but yeah the new car looks great awesome how they presented it in the show room for you :-)
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Postby lantourismo » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:20 pm

its a nice colour, not so many around on this site. whats the plan? Spoiler, fogs and grill?
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Postby kay christensen » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:21 pm

very nice :) that warm sliver looks good i have seen i a few of them it is a funny colour like a sliver and champagne put together
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Postby Zaphod » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:28 pm

lantourismo wrote:its a nice colour, not so many around on this site. whats the plan? Spoiler, fogs and grill?


Already bookmarked (non-oem) fog lights on eBay, spoiler & skirts are on there already, blackout the grille (of course) - working on a front bar (RA style).

The steering wheel is already the VRX leather type and the reverse sensors are factory, so that's a bit of money already saved! :-D

The rest will have to wait until I can save the $$$



kay christensen wrote:very nice :) that warm sliver looks good i have seen i a few of them it is a funny colour like a sliver and champagne put together



You don't see many, but in true form, I saw one turn in the other end of the street as I drove into work this morning! :-D

And I figured "if Kay can pick up another Lancer, so can i"

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Postby sleeper » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:32 pm

is the colt gone then Martin?, i would have loved putting a turbo on that
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Postby kay christensen » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:36 pm

Zaphod [/quote:23b10831a2] You dont see many, but in true form, I saw one turn in the other end to the street as I drove into work this morning! :-D And I figured if Kay can pick up another Lancer, so can i *peace*[/quote]

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Postby Zaphod » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:38 pm

Yep, Colt is gone - would have been a screamer with a blower - the engine loved to be revved and considering it was dragging 'round a heavy roof mechanism and a bald, fat bloke it went really well.

I got a good offer on the Colt (basically I ran around in it for a month for a total loss of 87cents! (I kept track of everything)

Great little car, would highly recommend one for a runabout and if I had the option, would have kept it as a second car...


Still, honestly thrilled to be back in a Lancer! :-D

(and yeah, I know it's not an RA, but one day...)
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Postby VRX_08 » Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:00 pm

Nice Martin, you have another CJ, hope you enjoy it again! Nice pickup too, congrats! :D
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