Just bought a new car

V101_ATA · Post by **V101_ATA** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:42 am

After 6 years of lude ownership, I thought it was time to get something a bit more sensible. I'm not sure what I was thinking! So its done now, a Merc C180K Sport - supercharged to keep me interested.

I actually don't want to get rid of the lude, but not sure if its worth running 2 cars. If I sell, i'll probably have to break it as its not in the best condition! I just don't want to be THAT guy. Proper lude love!!

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:56 am

What is the condition?

What about the lude? Model, engine, how much you looking for?

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:59 am

It cant be helped at needing a more practical car. I dont want to be a downer but my dad has a C180K Sport, I hate it

V101_ATA · Post by **V101_ATA** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:27 pm

Haha why do u hate it Merlin? Its a decent all-rounder IMO.

The lude is a 92 K plate BB1 H22A, mileage cannot be verified as a I changed to EL dials showing 160k at about 100k, and then when the dials were showing about 180k my speedo converter started playing up so its now removed and has been clocking up in km's since then. Its now showing 220k.

One of the arches has got the rot, both bumpers need a respray, and CV joints need replacing.

The car is far from standard as well:

http://preludeuk.forumup.com/about4502-.html&highlight=

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:47 pm

V101_ATA wrote:Haha why do u hate it Merlin? Its a decent all-rounder IMO.

Edit - forget me. I hope you like it.

Its a shame about the Lude though. She looks great in the pics.

V101_ATA · Post by **V101_ATA** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:46 pm

No need to edit mate, I did catch what you wrote actually, didn't notice the binnacle being too close, surely there's some adjustment in the steering wheel. I went for the auto but I drive like a granddad now anyway!

We'll see what happens with the lude, I would like to bring it up to scratch otherwise I will feel like I've failed!