Looks like I'm getting the Chim!!!!

[kenny320]

My friend has decided to part with her chim, and it looks likely that I shall become custodian of this fine machine!!!

Found a great quote so insurance isn't a problem (£477 Classic policy from Footman James). I do have one question tho...

On continous driving, without having to stop for red lights, junctions and police cars, approximately what sort of mileage could I expect to see? I have used the car occasionally, but it hasn't really given me a feel for how far I'd get on say £40. Any ideas? 150 to 200 miles sounds about right?

VROOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!! VROOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!

(Cant wait to get my hands on it!!!!!)

edited to add smiley to topic

>>> Edited by kenny320 on Tuesday 10th August 01:46

[Corin Denton]

Congratulations - you won't regret it, it is the only car I have driven that you smile every time you drive it!

[Big Al.]

Well done that man! Welcome to the fold.

£40 I reckon about 180-200 miles, mine averaged out over the last 18 months @ about 18 MPG.

[Targarama]

Continuous driving should see 27-30mpg (assuming 70-90mph) in a 4.0L and 22-24mph in a 5.0L Chimaera.

I had 29/30mpg quite often on long runs through France with only fuel stops. Made 300 miles to the tank quite often. Once in 5th gear they're a great cruiser IMO.

Of course it was more like 22-24mpg in normal traffic stop/start driving.

[Nano2nd]

well i did 244 miles to an almost full tank(i don't fill it up to the brim as i've heard of it causing problems, first click and thats it) over the weekend. a combination of runs 70-90 and stop start queues and a roads 45-60 and some fast overtakes

now you'll ask how much the tank holds... err..

oh 4.5 btw

[M@H]

I used to get a steady 23mpg out of my 4.0, but you could knock that into single figures on a track

Cheers
Matt

[tonto]

On a steady run at around 70mph, I get about 23 to 24mpg (Chim 450).
As mentioned before, as soon as you mash the loud pedal into the axminster, the next time you look at the fuel guage, it will have moved!

Congrats and happy motoring

[kenny320]

Sounds to me then like it wont be much worse than the 320 to be honest... Excellent!!!!

I have access to it for the next fortnight, then I think I'll actually take it over about a fortnight later. Should be good! I just wish it would stop raining up here so I can get the hood down

[cosmoschick]

Excellent news Kenny

Welcome to some heart-stopping, pulse racing, high octane fun...

And I'm talking 'Extreme Euphoria' as in owning a Chim and not the CD!

[Stu247]

Nice one Kenny....
Get some pics up in your profile

I did a 240 or so mile run on Saturday, put around £40 worth through the beast.. 89p / litre so 10 gallons..

Ah well...could have wasted my money on food and clothes for the kiddies..

Enjoy..
Stu.

[kenny320]

Stu, I'll try and get some pics up soon. It'll be a month or so before its actually mine but the agreement is in place and I'm looking after it for the moment anyway.

Cosmos, I'm looking forward to the Euphoria a lot, especially with a bit of John 00 thumping out. Last time I put that on in it my fingers started going blue because I just didn't want to stop driving the thing

[Stu247]

kenny320 said:

Cosmos, I'm looking forward to the Euphoria a lot, especially with a bit of John 00 thumping out. Last time I put that on in it my fingers started going blue because I just didn't want to stop driving the thing

Hmmmmmmm...stereo on in the Chim whilst ......

sticker on dashboard said:

Warning : Only use stereo when vehicle has been brought to a complete standstill and ignition turned off. Failure to do so will result in loss of V8 aural delight !

Stu

[kenny320]

Stu247 said:

sticker on dashboard said: Warning : Only use stereo when vehicle has been brought to a complete standstill and ignition turned off. Failure to do so will result in loss of V8 aural delight ! Stu

That particular aural delight will no doubt get me into a lot of trouble I'm sure but it's gonna be worth it