ClubCJ - The CJ Lancer Club

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!



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


Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Zaphod's Activ!









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!

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 ?

Already discussed that at the time - financial pressures I'm afraid...

Nice purchase mate clean looking car glad you are happy with it

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

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



(and more planned of course, depending on increasingly tightening finances...)

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

is the colt gone then Martin?, i would have loved putting a turbo on that

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! And I figured if Kay can pick up another Lancer, so can i [/quote]

true Martin

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!

(and yeah, I know it's not an RA, but one day...)

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