Guest IMTRBO Guests Posted 26/04/03 08:00 AM Share Posted 26/04/03 08:00 AM STOP YOU MAKING MY JELOUS .... I drove the auto with 17's and manual with 18's I think the handeling was a little better on the 17's but looks wise the 18's a something special ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 6m 25d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 26/04/03 01:04 PM Author Share Posted 26/04/03 01:04 PM I really appreciate the fact that you guys are trying to make my wait a little easier, but it isn't working ... I want my car NOW!!!The more I see of the Mercury, the more I know I made the right colour choice, they look sensational!How about some details of the driving experience? Comparisions to your last rides, etc., etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 6m 25d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 26/04/03 01:06 PM Author Share Posted 26/04/03 01:06 PM And just to make the wait that little bit harder, here's a nice new Mercury Silver pic for you :D Now that is one HOT looking car!!!Can I borrow it until mine arrives? ... please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCISM Member 126 Member For: 21y 9m 30d Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 27/04/03 12:59 AM Share Posted 27/04/03 12:59 AM Well Ken - where should I start???!!!Didn't head up the major freeways, opted for the smaller highways (same speed limit - less cars). Handled like a dream (and we drove through both wet and dry conditions). Stopped for a petrol and leg stretch break in Seymour - got quite a few looks from the locals driving past as we filled the tank!!!When we got stuck behind the odd slow car (and there were a few Holdens!!) simply knocked the shifter over and got the turbo into action!!! Soon discovered we needed less and less room to overtake!!!Maximum out of a tank = around 500kms (I would guess there was around 30km max left in the tank). No overheating problems. Only thing we found is that once we slowed down to stop/start driving, the car seemed to have a slight problem when idling at the lights??? Felt like it was going to cut out a couple of times (another one to add to the list for next service!).Got a lot of looks at the car (and the number plate). Was an absolute pleasure to drive - smooth and fast!! Looking for the next excuse for a long drive!! So where's your first drive planned for...??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 6m 25d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 27/04/03 04:04 AM Author Share Posted 27/04/03 04:04 AM Well Ken - where should I start???!!!Didn't head up the major freeways, opted for the smaller highways (same speed limit - less cars). Handled like a dream (and we drove through both wet and dry conditions). Stopped for a petrol and leg stretch break in Seymour - got quite a few looks from the locals driving past as we filled the tank!!!When we got stuck behind the odd slow car (and there were a few Holdens!!) simply knocked the shifter over and got the turbo into action!!! Soon discovered we needed less and less room to overtake!!!Maximum out of a tank = around 500kms (I would guess there was around 30km max left in the tank). No overheating problems. Only thing we found is that once we slowed down to stop/start driving, the car seemed to have a slight problem when idling at the lights??? Felt like it was going to cut out a couple of times (another one to add to the list for next service!).Got a lot of looks at the car (and the number plate). Was an absolute pleasure to drive - smooth and fast!! Looking for the next excuse for a long drive!! So where's your first drive planned for...???Thanks for the trip details ... I'm starting to hate everyone who has one (a T) ... and I don't.My son just told me he saw a Blueprint at the shops with number plate IHAVEONE ... I live in Sydney, so I plan the first run to be to Nelson Bay (relatives) and then a little local crusing til the 1500 service. Then off the the 12 Apostles, the great ocean road, VIC ... can't wait for that one!Just gunna settle back in the leather, set the cruise control, load the premium sound with Zepellin and enjoy every inch of the trip.... is it June yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 2m 10d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 27/04/03 05:01 AM Share Posted 27/04/03 05:01 AM Wont be no cruise control on the GOR unless you wanna get very wet or very bent. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMTRBO Guests Posted 27/04/03 06:36 AM Share Posted 27/04/03 06:36 AM That is so true dagabond I dont know if I will even go for a cruize on the gor, with those brake shudder probs prolly b on the news " NEW BA XR6 TURBO Goes for swim OFF Great Ocean Road " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRCISM Member 126 Member For: 21y 9m 30d Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 28/04/03 09:32 PM Share Posted 28/04/03 09:32 PM I live in Sydney, so I plan the first run to be to Nelson Bay (relatives) and then a little local crusing til the 1500 service. Then off the the 12 Apostles, the great ocean road, VIC ... can't wait for that one! Ken - be sure to let us all know when you are coming down and we'll see if a few of us can catch up with you somewhere for a cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 6m 25d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 29/04/03 07:31 AM Author Share Posted 29/04/03 07:31 AM I live in Sydney, so I plan the first run to be to Nelson Bay (relatives) and then a little local crusing til the 1500 service. Then off the the 12 Apostles, the great ocean road, VIC ... can't wait for that one!Ken - be sure to let us all know when you are coming down and we'll see if a few of us can catch up with you somewhere for a cruise!!You're on!!! :D I'll let you know (in advance). I'd love a good cruise, bbq, drinkies (light of course!) and chitty chat about our babies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FlashingRED Guests Posted 01/05/03 12:12 AM Share Posted 01/05/03 12:12 AM Hi all , we should have our car by end of next week. YOU BEAUTY !!!!! :D :D In late June/early July, we are taking in trip to Tassie,incorporating coastal drive in Vic. Plan to go Great Ocean Road at some point. Neither myself or the missus have been that far.Would there be any suggestions as to highlight drives, ect. ?They say g.o.r has it's spots, which we have read about, but, are there other areas of N.S.W / Vic. that are interesting ? Thanks for anyones input, we appreciate any info..Cheers, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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