am i doing the right thing?

[nutter]

3 weeks ago i sold my tuscan (very reluctantay)after the arrival of my a little bady girl in march of this year i had only done 800 miles in the tiv!

so what could ever replace the enjoyment of a tuscan s ? bearing in mind i need to get the little one in the back and the baggage the comes with her yet still give me a thrill

my budget is 40k i have looked at 911`s (no boot)so i test drive the m3 and the 4200 masser

i am due to pick the masser up this weekend have i done the right thing?

[mr_tony]

oh yes - you will not be dissapointed

[bluesatin]

I collected my maser last week and am loving it!

[craigw]

yep, nice one!

guy, congrats! whats yours ?

[nutter]

thanks guys can`t wait till saturday is a 4200 cambiocorsa 53 plate

dont know what this sky hook is all about have had the tiv with no gizmos is it good?

[mr_tony]

Skyhook is comprised of six acceleration sensors: three that record the movements of the body and are positioned in the front struts and the right-hand rear strut of the dampers; two are inside the hub carriers of the front wheels; and there's also a lateral acceleration sensor in the front part of the chassis. The information from the sensors enables Skyhook's main processor to monitor the movement of the wheels and body of the car with precision and adjusts the dampers to the appropriate setting.

OK thats the marketing hype. In reality the actual difference between normal and sport isn't huge - it is spottable on a hard drive though.

Skyhook works with the traction control, so selecting sport loosens the grip of the T/C (you can go sideways but it reins you in - unless it's raining...).

This is the best way to drive the coupe (3200/4200/gransport) on the road. UNLESS it's raining in whichcase be sensible and stick to wimp mode, save your tyres and avoid hedges.

I have met several people who have written off 3200's - all were in sport mode, in the rain....

[nutter]

i am now laughing out loud in the office at the thought of going sideways with the sport mode on in the rain thanks for the tip i must try that one !

[bluesatin]

Craig

May well bring it to brunters if it is raining (and in sport mode!) Is is a 4200 cambiocorsa 02 with 13K. I feel that it needs a few bits played with for more fun which could be dropping ride hight by 1", better brake pads and maybe the new software.

Still lovely car!!

Guy

[IanA]

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[mr_tony]

nutter said:

i am now laughing out loud in the office at the thought of going sideways with the sport mode on in the rain thanks for the tip i must try that one !

Absolutely - enojy - just keep it one the black stuff!

[singh]

Nutter,

Came out of tuscan ownership for the same reason as yorself,be assured you will not regret your choice...on that rare occasion you see or hear a Tuscan you may experience withdrawal symptoms...... only to be excpected the Tuscan is a exceptional car.

To help ease the 'shakes' i fitted a straight through exhaust which eases the transition

Singh

[chuno]

To me the most obvious choice would be a cerbera.
Two small seats in the back, a massive boot and looks as good ang goes as quick as the tuscan.

[nutter]

only 24 hours to go now and from what you guys have said i cant wait

i did think about the cerbera but i couldn`t get a car seat in the back but dont worry i still have tvr in my blood and am thinking about a griff for a second car (nice thought better clear that one with the wife 1st)

[Davey S1]

Downside is that I doubt you can fit a Tubi on it as you will wake up the baby!

[nutter]

that won`t bother maisie she was born in a car!

[v12v8]

nutter said:

that won`t bother maisie she was born in a car!

Nutter, you've joined at last! A warm welcome to the world of PH

You have made a good choice and you will love the 4200. Now all you need is another littl'un to keep M company in the back. I feel another European jaunt is necessary - after all M was announced on your first trip away

regards,

[nutter]

european trip sounds good do you know anyone who does that sort of thing?

[v12v8]

nutter said:

european trip sounds good do you know anyone who does that sort of thing?

No idea. Sorry mate!