Gone and done it
Gone and done it
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carob

Original Poster:

3,585 posts

241 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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Well finally made the jump and placed a deposit down on my first Chimaera. Unfortunately I have to travel away for work, but looking forward to picking it up on my return.

Rob

brett84

1,291 posts

183 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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You won't regret it smile. well…

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

32,028 posts

265 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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thumbup

Look forward to seeing the photos!

carob

Original Poster:

3,585 posts

241 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
thumbup

Look forward to seeing the photos!
Cheers Steve, it was a itch that needed scratching. I will post some photos up when I have the Chimaera in my garage. Just spent the day cleaning the garage out ready for its arrival.

Rob

CHIMV8

2,782 posts

251 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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Welcome to the upgrade money pit!

Skyedriver

23,419 posts

312 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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Come on then Rob tell me more

A900ss

3,314 posts

182 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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Welcome and which version have you gone for?

carob

Original Poster:

3,585 posts

241 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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Skyedriver said:
Come on then Rob tell me more
Hi Tony,

As you know I have been trawling around the country looking at various Chimaeras, some very nice ones and some not so nice. But I was looking for something that ticked all the boxes. So I have ended up with a very nice 450 from a reputable dealer down south.

Looking forward to getting it on my return.

You still looking at a change also?

Rob

carob

Original Poster:

3,585 posts

241 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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A900ss said:
Welcome and which version have you gone for?
450 on a 1998 plate.

Rob

carob

Original Poster:

3,585 posts

241 months

Monday 24th February 2014
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CHIMV8 said:
Welcome to the upgrade money pit!
Thank you, looking forward to the adventure.

Rob

Skyedriver

23,419 posts

312 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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carob said:
Hi Tony,

As you know I have been trawling around the country looking at various Chimaeras, some very nice ones and some not so nice. But I was looking for something that ticked all the boxes. So I have ended up with a very nice 450 from a reputable dealer down south.

Looking forward to getting it on my return.

You still looking at a change also?

Rob
Congratulations Rob, sure you'll enjoy it. The 4.5 is supposed to be a good compromise between the 4 and 5 litre. (Obvious I suppose).
I told you that you'd find a good one eventually.
And yes, I'm still possibly looking. The wedge is great fun but I fancy a Chimaera again although the experience of Saturday was a little off putting. Not just the rusting tubes and the poor design of their location but also the space inside the cabin seems smaller. My legs don't bend like they used to getting in and out of the door.
But if a nice one came along and someone wanted the red wedge, I could be tempted.

carob

Original Poster:

3,585 posts

241 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Skyedriver said:
Congratulations Rob, sure you'll enjoy it. The 4.5 is supposed to be a good compromise between the 4 and 5 litre. (Obvious I suppose).
I told you that you'd find a good one eventually.
And yes, I'm still possibly looking. The wedge is great fun but I fancy a Chimaera again although the experience of Saturday was a little off putting. Not just the rusting tubes and the poor design of their location but also the space inside the cabin seems smaller. My legs don't bend like they used to getting in and out of the door.
But if a nice one came along and someone wanted the red wedge, I could be tempted.
I agree with you with the space thing, but I quite like it, as though it is gripping hold of me. The wedge is definitely has wider seats though.

Rob

pb450

1,305 posts

190 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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carob said:
450 on a 1998 plate.

Rob
The very best spec! thumbup Especially if it's blue too! biggrin

Tinker15

175 posts

312 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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pb450 said:
The very best spec! thumbup Especially if it's blue too! biggrin
+1 biglaugh

Dr Mike Oxgreen

4,466 posts

195 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Have its outriggers been done? '98 onwards were the worst in that respect - as I know from my '99 450.

pb450

1,305 posts

190 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
Have its outriggers been done? '98 onwards were the worst in that respect - as I know from my '99 450.
Very true! My outriggers are receiving surgery right now. Powder coat on main chassis peeled off with jet washer! yikes

123nobster

95 posts

164 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Hi rob
Well done on taking the plunge,and getting a chimaera,but please don't change your profile pic.
It's a work of art!

Enjoy your 450.

Nobby

Goaty Bill

1,779 posts

181 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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CHIMV8 said:
Welcome to the upgrade money pit!
Piffle biggrin

ETA
Well, the 'money pit' part is probably true...