First Epic Chimaera Journey

[Pipeandacrepe]

In the past 48 hours I've driven from London to Grasmere via Leeds, and back - including detours a comfortable 600 miles. All in a 1996 Chimaera I paid £7.5k for three weeks ago. It's averaged about 26mpg, been massively comfortable and not missed a beat. When I got out the other end I felt wide awake.

I loved it anyway for its country lane prowess, but it turns out it's an awesome motorway car too. Not sure I'd do it again as its hard to justify the cost when you have a diesel sat there.

I thought I'd only keep the car for six months, but I think if anybody tried to take it off me now, I'd kick them in the knackers.

[Robert Lees]

Last sentence, very funny!

been out for a blast today roof down, hat on, snow piled up 3 feet either side of the road, sun out.... Incredible, love it!

[loud430]

i know what you mean about being comfortable, the reason i bought mine was because i was impressed after going to le mans in my mates car.

[Pipeandacrepe]

Had the roof down on the A65 up through Skipton then on to Cumbria, bone dry road but only inches away from several feet of snow. Awesome way to spend the afternoon.

[Milky400]

B a s t a r d ..........



Glad you enjoying the old girl.......




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Edited by Milky400 on Sunday 31st March 12:00

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

It's true - these cars do make really good GT cruisers for covering long distances, as well as being B-road bruisers when you want them to be. I have often got out at the end of a long journey and been surprised at how fresh I still feel, and SWMBO says the same thing as a passenger.

[Pipeandacrepe]

Milky400 said:

B a s t a r d ..........



Glad you enjoying the old girl.......




B a s t a r d..........

Go everywhere in it, loving it. Going over to the Cotswolds this afternoon. Sorry..

[zed4]

Pipeandacrepe said:

Milky400 said:

B a s t a r d ..........



Glad you enjoying the old girl.......




B a s t a r d..........

Go everywhere in it, loving it. Going over to the Cotswolds this afternoon. Sorry..

I had a nice drive across the Cotswolds yesterday. Not been there before.

Busy with family today unfortunately, but can't wait for a good drive tomorrow!