Thanks @Dobbie . I've at least got a deck that needs decking and a kitchen to build keeping me occupied at the moment. This car stuff is tiring me out!
Car dilemma
- Thread starter Smirke
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I can sympathise.
We needed to upgrade vehicle last year and we went through the same exercise though ours had to be a buy price not a lease.
We couldn't justify the extra $$$$ for a cruiser and the patrol came in at a relatively good price so we went for that. It is mainly used for towing the van and doing the dump runs around here and is often just sitting there, waiting and languishing. I'd really worry if it was cruiser ( about another $40-$50k) with even more money tied up.
But then, leasing makes the total cost far more attractive, particularly if it's going to be used a lot!
Hang in, decisions do come eventually and a small thing may tip the balance.
We needed to upgrade vehicle last year and we went through the same exercise though ours had to be a buy price not a lease.
We couldn't justify the extra $$$$ for a cruiser and the patrol came in at a relatively good price so we went for that. It is mainly used for towing the van and doing the dump runs around here and is often just sitting there, waiting and languishing. I'd really worry if it was cruiser ( about another $40-$50k) with even more money tied up.
But then, leasing makes the total cost far more attractive, particularly if it's going to be used a lot!
Hang in, decisions do come eventually and a small thing may tip the balance.
the problem with the Clutch will always happen, while you take it to Mr Nissan to fix
the dual mass flywheel is crap - and they know it - but wont do anything about it - but its standard...............
easy fix for clutch is get an aftermarket solid on - 4terrain, exceedy, who ever
no more problems
the dual mass flywheel was designed so that when changing gears, there was NO clunking / whiplash / etc - good in theory - crap when towing
a bit like the twin balance shafts on the old Astron 2.0 - 2.6 Mitsubishi engines
with them in, you can leave a glass of water on top of the motor while running, hardly any ripples, so smooth as soft
take them out however, and it does wobble around, but you gain an extra 15% more power......... and no harm to the engine........
I admit (but just dont remind me..........
) the 200 drives very nice for what it can dothe price and the plastic put me off.....( like the 80 series too much plastic for such an expensive car)
and
I agree about the sub tank - lot of money for bugger all gain
and if I was not towing, an LS6 /LS7 would be nice............... thirsty, but nice................
the mob I was thinking about for the V8 diesel conversion is
https://piddiesel.com/
you would realy need to think serious about keeping the car for more than 5 years to make it worth while $$$$ size
but
I was a passenger in his ute for a quick lap around the block
"un-freaking-believable" were the words used to describe the ride
https://piddiesel.com/
you would realy need to think serious about keeping the car for more than 5 years to make it worth while $$$$ size
but
I was a passenger in his ute for a quick lap around the block
"un-freaking-believable" were the words used to describe the ride
the bit that got me for about 5 minutes was what it says on the web site
Being a fully electronic diesel, the Duramax offers switchable tuning with five different power maps – economy, light towing, heavy towing, low performance and high performance modes. This can be switched on the move using a rotary dial in the cabin.
he was talking about it, then, when we went for a slow drive, he showed what it was capable of...........
"oh-my-freaking-lord....................."
like getting into a 1967 mini, and then getting out of a Ferrari..............
I did think about selling my first born so I could get one in my car............. I cannot lie........
Being a fully electronic diesel, the Duramax offers switchable tuning with five different power maps – economy, light towing, heavy towing, low performance and high performance modes. This can be switched on the move using a rotary dial in the cabin.
he was talking about it, then, when we went for a slow drive, he showed what it was capable of...........
"oh-my-freaking-lord....................."
like getting into a 1967 mini, and then getting out of a Ferrari..............
I did think about selling my first born so I could get one in my car............. I cannot lie........
LS6 - Chevy petrol V8 - 6.0L
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-6-0L-...-CRATE-ENGINE-PRO-BUILT-370-NEW-/181960832419
LS7 - Chevy petrol V8 - 7.2L
https://www.quicksales.com.au/ad/427-ls7-crate-motor-7-0l-brand-new-hsv-holden-ve-ls3/5238498
both very very nice
think 350 Chev V8 - but up to date
both will pull the Titanic out of the water, but drink like no-bodies business when the loud pedal is pushed
sound nice as well
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-6-0L-...-CRATE-ENGINE-PRO-BUILT-370-NEW-/181960832419
LS7 - Chevy petrol V8 - 7.2L
https://www.quicksales.com.au/ad/427-ls7-crate-motor-7-0l-brand-new-hsv-holden-ve-ls3/5238498
both very very nice
think 350 Chev V8 - but up to date
both will pull the Titanic out of the water, but drink like no-bodies business when the loud pedal is pushed
sound nice as well