CatmanV2
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Well, not *quite* the post I was thinking of writing, but Marti has inspired me!
I've had the 4200 for just over a month now. First off big *big* thanks to all on here who are happy to answer dumb questions, proffer opinions and support.
I must confess I've been scared witless of something hideously expensive going 'ping' at an inopportune moment, knowing that buying one of the cheapest on the market increased the likelihood of this happening. Having the interior fan pack up one morning did not help this feeling, even though it turned out to be a tiny fix.
Couple that with my lifestyle which has basically meant it gets 5 miles in the cold wet evening, and 5 miles in the cold wet morning, it's not exactly been a whirlwind romance! (particularly with the visibility afforded by headlights pointing a the front bumper, and incipient misting, this does *not* inspire confidence when driving at night)
However, romance it most certainly is. The more fettling (more of which later) I do, the more confident I get that I've not actually bought a pup. The more niggles I fix the more confident I am. The more confident I am, the more I wish it was spring, and I could really get to know how to drive her!
The awful rear tyres really did not inspire confidence. The new Falkens are a world apart. Again, I've not done huge miles, but the difference is as night and day. This leads me to start exploring the capabilities more. And *what* capabilities! I'd forgotten how to drive a rear wheel drive car, and it's great learning again, especially on something like this. Can't *wait* to get it up to Rockingham with a colleague from work (GS owner) and onto the skid pan. That would be my next fear, parking it backwards in a tree
Loving the fettling again as well. As an old time Alfa owner, when I was poor, I used to get great satisfaction from working out what was wrong and fixing it myself. Being able to do it on this is thoroughly enjoyable
So, roll on some better weather. Hopefully the radiator in the car for the last 48 hours will have got rid of the last of the coolant and shampoo and misting will be an issue no more. The lights should be far more useable, and the fix is imminent. That just leaves the wiper motor, which should be done shortly.
Can't *wait* Thanks again, one and all.
C
I've had the 4200 for just over a month now. First off big *big* thanks to all on here who are happy to answer dumb questions, proffer opinions and support.
I must confess I've been scared witless of something hideously expensive going 'ping' at an inopportune moment, knowing that buying one of the cheapest on the market increased the likelihood of this happening. Having the interior fan pack up one morning did not help this feeling, even though it turned out to be a tiny fix.
Couple that with my lifestyle which has basically meant it gets 5 miles in the cold wet evening, and 5 miles in the cold wet morning, it's not exactly been a whirlwind romance! (particularly with the visibility afforded by headlights pointing a the front bumper, and incipient misting, this does *not* inspire confidence when driving at night)
However, romance it most certainly is. The more fettling (more of which later) I do, the more confident I get that I've not actually bought a pup. The more niggles I fix the more confident I am. The more confident I am, the more I wish it was spring, and I could really get to know how to drive her!
The awful rear tyres really did not inspire confidence. The new Falkens are a world apart. Again, I've not done huge miles, but the difference is as night and day. This leads me to start exploring the capabilities more. And *what* capabilities! I'd forgotten how to drive a rear wheel drive car, and it's great learning again, especially on something like this. Can't *wait* to get it up to Rockingham with a colleague from work (GS owner) and onto the skid pan. That would be my next fear, parking it backwards in a tree
Loving the fettling again as well. As an old time Alfa owner, when I was poor, I used to get great satisfaction from working out what was wrong and fixing it myself. Being able to do it on this is thoroughly enjoyable
So, roll on some better weather. Hopefully the radiator in the car for the last 48 hours will have got rid of the last of the coolant and shampoo and misting will be an issue no more. The lights should be far more useable, and the fix is imminent. That just leaves the wiper motor, which should be done shortly.
Can't *wait* Thanks again, one and all.
C