Our Cars (dream or actual)

[louisbosco]

@Matt levorg

[Cymro]

@Giles said in Our Cars (dream or actual):

So does the Manthey

And the Manthey would have a built in heat source underneath the picnic bench to keep the pizza warm!

[deanclean]

Well I’m now a proud owner of a 1979 VW T3 air cooled Transporter. It’s in Poland currently so now the journey begins for it to get to me in Canada. I’m pretty excited. These things really don’t exist here, especially in this good of shape. I had someone go inspect it and so far everything checks out. Hopefully I get it in a month or so.

[endo]

very nice

[deanclean]

Thanks @endo it looks good and was inspected but it doesn’t make me any less nervous. I’ve always loved these. My wife doesn’t share the same enthusiasm but is happy for me so I guess that’s all that matters.

[endo]

I hope it all works out well. Such a beautiful car! They were very common here in Germany in the past. I drove one for a couple of years in the 90s (but the Kombi, Typ 253).
How do you get it from Poland to Canada, and what does that cost?

[deanclean]

Well the price of the truck itself was very reasonable. There is nothing for sale in this shape in all of Canada from what I could find. I found one that was pretty good and they wanted more than what this cost. I think since they are sort of rare that everyone thinks they have a pot of gold. I think in the end though I will end up paying more. Shipping is a killer, then duty, then I have to pay tax, get a safety, etc. the shipping alone is about $4500 CAD. With all that other stuff on top.

[Matt]

Appears to be in great shape. Very cool. I saw the my first electric VW bus in the neighborhood yesterday. I think those are pretty cool.

[deanclean]

Yes I’ve seen a couple as well. I thought they looked horrible at first but now they are growing on me.

[tody]

@deanclean if you ever need parts for it shipped from germany, hit me up.

[deanclean]

@tody thanks for that. You can never have too many resources when it comes to these things! And I will always need parts.

[Kasi]

Today I was at the Mercedes garage in stockpot biggest in Europe.

May 25th I was out celebrating my 22nd wedding anniversary coming home with my wife from a meal.

Near Manchester City football ground.

Some young kid driving his boss car smash in rear of my Audi car, while I was waiting in traffic to move.

The car was repair by insurance wasn’t happy with it anymore, today after 3 weeks I have part exchange to Mercedes first time.
Let’s see how this one turns out

[Graeme]

@Kasi I'm glad to hear that you and your wife were okay after the bump, and congratulations on the anniversary.

[Kasi]

@Graeme

Thank you much appreciated very kind word of you

[Matt]

Got a 2024 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition in white. Had to get three rows for the kids. It’s pretty nice.

[AdamJ]

@Matt "The Onxy Edition...a trim level of the Ascent, known for its sporty and adventurous features". Similar to yourself then, right?

[Matt]

Correct.

[Tago Mago]

The 19 cup holders combined with the water-repellent upholstery sold me on it

[Brian]

So I got the new car some ceramic coating and front window tints to match the rears

Also somehow have managed to slip these past the wife and they will be here soon only in black rather than silver along with a set of lowering springs and an led tail light and interior light kit

And it’s only done 1600km now

[louisbosco]

@Brian O.Z.? or are you getting just the regular bob Jane rims..

would recommend getting the front PPF'd. never used to believe in it but my Mazda back in perth has picked up a lot stone chips and comparing it to my ducati in singapore, it's world's apart..

1600 in aus is just a couple day's drive no?