I wonder, what could it be?
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I wonder, what could it be?
I decided the other week after playing in the Jeep when me and Joe went out that if I was going to do it properly I would need to get another.
So here it is.
It's a 99 T plate, it's done a few miles at 172K but aside odd little marks from use it's in pretty good nick. Though that's not really important for what I have in mind for it.
You won't be able to miss the snorkel on it. Plus it's had a 2" lift to the suspension as well as oversize tyres.
So should make it ideal for off roading all being well. Only negative so far is a sticking brake by the feel of it.
Here's a few pics, along with a comparison to the black one.
So here it is.
It's a 99 T plate, it's done a few miles at 172K but aside odd little marks from use it's in pretty good nick. Though that's not really important for what I have in mind for it.
You won't be able to miss the snorkel on it. Plus it's had a 2" lift to the suspension as well as oversize tyres.
So should make it ideal for off roading all being well. Only negative so far is a sticking brake by the feel of it.
Here's a few pics, along with a comparison to the black one.
Chris
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I was watching at that one on ebay out of interest to see what prices they're fetching - you got a bargain. What are you going to do with the "old" one?
The seller said in his listing that he'd fixed that!CHR15E wrote:Only negative so far is a sticking brake by the feel of it.
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Me and the previous thought so. He paid about £950 for it and was expecting it to make a similar amount.Richard Moss wrote:I was watching at that one on ebay out of interest to see what prices they're fetching - you got a bargain. What are you going to do with the "old" one?
The seller said in his listing that he'd fixed that!CHR15E wrote:Only negative so far is a sticking brake by the feel of it.
Undecided is the report on that.Simon Hubbard wrote:Looks good Chris, are you selling the other one now?
Just been discussing with Rich C on where to drawer the line car wise?
Chris
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It's interesting to see the snorkel on your new one, Chris - the local Jeep specialist here reckons that they can add up to 5bhp to the power output on the 4L engine by providing a ram air effect and cooler air. Obviously there's a drag penalty at higher speeds but at 30mph going up a dune the drag isn't an issue.
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Do it, can always sell it later if it's not you.Alex SBY wrote:That looks pretty darn good. Well done!
I've got to say that all you with your 4x4s/Jeeps are making me think of one...
Chris
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Drag on one of these? Can it get worse?Richard Moss wrote:It's interesting to see the snorkel on your new one, Chris - the local Jeep specialist here reckons that they can add up to 5bhp to the power output on the 4L engine by providing a ram air effect and cooler air. Obviously there's a drag penalty at higher speeds but at 30mph going up a dune the drag isn't an issue.
Hadn't heard that though. To be fair it's an ugly thing which I'm not sure I would actually have bought myself looking at it in the flesh.
Possibly with the colour difference.
Not many things cheaper than this these days.MG Mal wrote:Well, the next time you pop up.............
Although I believe mine was a tad more expensive than Chris' Jeep.
£640 I paid for it. Mostly down to the economy I think.
Chris
19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7 V8 HO
Previously owned 57 800s 2000-2012
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19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
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Previously owned 57 800s 2000-2012
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