Flying Fleet Update

Where to start?

320i touring

Said steed continues to turn in sterling service as the daily driver of choice. 1400 miles since the 29th of June, at an average of 33.4mpg. It sounds brilliant, goes reasonably well and looks as cool as F&^k.

Things sorted since last update:

 

A new coolant level sensor.

 

Things to sort:

Front Clunk

Oil Service

Front passenger seatbelt buckle

Leak in the boot

Lack of central locking

New front tyres.

I love this car, the sound it makes and the youthful idiocy it stands for. Part of me wants to make it better, part of me loves its wonky nature.. we’ll see how things develop!

Earning its keep as a load lugger

Always great fun moving Veg oil,,

 

Vectra B SRi 2.2 150

The Bland Barge has passed into the hands of the Burd, and sees a 36 mile commute most days at the moment. She’s not light with the ole throttle, but it seems to manage a respectable 36mpg in rush hour traffic. It has wormed its way into her affections by being unerringly reliable, and suitably punchy for dealing with backroad dawdlers. We’re just about 5000 miles into ownership, having collected her at the end of April.

Despite not being a patch on the Clio 172 in either go or handling stakes, it is proving itself most adequate at fulfilling whatever is asked of it. Such loyalty and good service should not go unrewarded, so she’s had an oil and filter change, plus the glory of 2 part worn tyres on the front. The old ones were worn to the 1.6mm markers.

New Boots time!

Remarkably even wear on the front tyres that came off

Shifting from Autogrips to part worn Continentals has really improved the front end grip and feel – turn in is much more positive.

As a reward, she’s currently on a blast to Nottingham with us – taking me to one of my favourite haunts, and a favourite tipple, all at 41mpg!

A similarly painted friend came to visit one evening

Omnom nom

The CX

She still leaks LHM from the front left brake.

CX Colostomy

Not entirely successful..

I have the number of a spares chap, I just need to get a list of all the stuff required. I think it’ll be a long list.

Since our last update, she’s been relocated – all the way over to our other unit. the disadvantage of this is she is a 160 mile round trip from home. the advantage though is the ability to work on her after work and until late PM at weekends. this is A GOOD THING. I even have victims lined up to assist.

Loaded with stuff

Adoorable

Lined up properly on the trailer this time..

Ready for refurbishment

Until the next update, tata!