I'm not even considering a move to Dervy type "SENSIBLE" and buying
> something that's good on fuel, or heaven forbid, Diesel (although I do like
> TD Xantias, to my eternal shame).. I'm not sad enough for fuel logs etc yet. >
See if you can find a diesel Huge Dodge ram pickup. Would be great on fuel and great in traffic.
Don't suppose you'd fancy another Carlton GSI 24v?
It may well not be for sale, but I could ask........
Peter
-- "Diamonds are what I really need - think I'll rob a store, escape the law, and live in Italy. Lately, my luck has been so bad, you know the roulette wheel, it's a crooked deal, I'm losing all I had."
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Ok, so I didn't put "reasonably reliable" down. Sue me!
I love Citroens, but even I'm not certifiable enough to actually pay money for an XM.
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Arghh. I would have another one.. but I'd prefer a decent 24v Senator.
If there are any left, or did the rear wheel arches eventually meet the front ones in a big line of rust on them all?
What sort of MPG would that Dodge Ram give?
Peter
-- "Diamonds are what I really need - think I'll rob a store, escape the law, and live in Italy. Lately, my luck has been so bad, you know the roulette wheel, it's a crooked deal, I'm losing all I had."
That was how they were meant to leave the factory, except they never got around to perfecting the speed-oxygenation process on the bodywork in the confines of the factory.
Peter
-- "Diamonds are what I really need - think I'll rob a store, escape the law, and live in Italy. Lately, my luck has been so bad, you know the roulette wheel, it's a crooked deal, I'm losing all I had."
Lancia Thema Turbo SE with all it's electrickery toys and alcantara, YKIMS.
Still on ebay for a silly low price.
Strangely, I quite like 'em too. But not at those prices.
Not a lot.
carlton gsi
But it's a 6 litre oil burner, so better than a petrol one.
--=20 Carl Robson "Sorry Sir the meatballs are orf" (The poster formerly known as Skodapilot)
My mate's got one he paid £250 for 2 years ago, the only thing he's had to do to it is rewire a small loom. I wouldn't buy one myself, they're not my thing, but damn is it comfortable.
Probably something like 25-30 GPM I'd say
lotus carlton :)
silly maintanence, but unrivaled for ownability, a proper silly silly car.... lovely
Ah, so better than the equivalently powered/torqued petrol then.
Peter
-- "Diamonds are what I really need - think I'll rob a store, escape the law, and live in Italy. Lately, my luck has been so bad, you know the roulette wheel, it's a crooked deal, I'm losing all I had."
yeah, that's about 40gpm.
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