Today I remembered why I bought my car

[MBZ 6]

I have owned my car for nearly 14 years and up to today I had only driven it for 60 miles this year.
The reasons are that I changed jobs and a family member has been in hospital since July and I have not had the time. All rubbish excuses for not using my car.
Well today I am not at work (and she hasn't given me any jobs to do)the sun was shining with just a dusting of snow on the Pennines so I got he car out for a drive. Took it easy in the shadows of the dry stone walls and opened her up a bit where the sun had dried the road. A quick blast up the M62 from Rochdale to Huddersfield and then back on the Pennine roads.
I had a great time in the sunshine and remembered why I bought my car all those years ago. I have occasionally thought about selling it and getting something different but today I am glad I didnt

Just washed the car and put it away I will have to drive it more often

[TATOR]

Its nice to hear, can't wait to get my new (to me) car next year. I haven't gone for just a 'drive' for over 12months i bet, looking forward to owning a car which is more driver focused!

Also , 60 miles! yes you need to get out and enjoy it more

[parabolica]

You tease, making us go to your garage to find out what car it is. Safe to say I was not disappointed! I bet that was fun

[MBZ 6]

I did not put which car because I just enjoyed my day driving around in the sunshine.
Some days your car feels just right

[DanielJames]

Awesome, any pictures?

[MBZ 6]

There are a couple of pics in this link

http://mercedes-190.co.uk/topic/224083/1/

[Chris71]

MBZ 6 said:

my car

Took a nose at your profile. Wonderfully leftfield choice and sounds like a lot of fun.

[LasseV]

Nice one mate You should drive more often tho. You have a very special car.

[MBZ 6]

We have had a lot going on this year.
Not been to any car shows at all this year, will defiantly go to a few next year

I did enjoy my drive today

[EskimoArapaho]

Still want your car (from the days when I was posting over at the 190 forum). Posted there just the other day saying that I still hanker after a good 6-pot.

Yours would do very nicely...

[carinaman]

I'm being lazy. Is this 3.6 inline six as used in the C36? I assumed that was a 3 valve per cylinder inline six or am I getting confused with the later V6s?

It's not a V6 is it?

Is it an Auto or manual? If it's a manual does it have a dogleg first with second and third opposite across the gate?

I did check the link, but I am being lazy.

Edited by carinaman on Tuesday 19th November 22:39

[MBZ 6]

Its a 3.6 24v straight 6 M104 engine about 285 bhp

Forgot to say its a dogleg manual

[carinaman]

Thank you.

I just scrolled down the photos on the links. I've always liked the odd sized door mirrors, but until now never realised that bonnet opened up to 90 degrees. That seems another clever touch.