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    That's good know my dad was worried that parts were going to be expinsive if anything went wrong.

    Unlike the Lexus, if anything goes wrong with that, your pretty taking a huge chunk out of your pocket to fix it. Lovely car tho.
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
    I'm 23 and been driving for 6 years now with 5 years no claims. But then again this will be my dad's pride and joy and I want to help look after it.

    Regards to working on the engine and the parts themselfs, is it easy to tinker with, as there much space to gain acess if I need to etc.

    We have owners a similar age, so should not be too much of a problem

    StuC for example
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
    That's good know my dad was worried that parts were going to be expinsive if anything went wrong.

    Unlike the Lexus, if anything goes wrong with that, your pretty taking a huge chunk out of your pocket to fix it. Lovely car tho.
    Wow really, think I'm going to check on a quote for this but then again if I'm under 25 will still pricey, but its worth a go.
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
    Wow really, think I'm going to check on a quote for this but then again if I'm under 25 will still pricey, but its worth a go.
    PM StuC and see who he suggests for insurance
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    I'll do it thanks mate.
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS

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    Inportant question whats like MPG?

    My dad's asking well whats it like to drive?
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
    Inportant question whats like MPG?

    My dad's asking well whats it like to drive?
    Remember mine's an MG (ZTT) Supercharged.

    MPG is anything from 6 MPG (on Bruntingthorpe racing) to 27-28 MPG general running out of town.

    Driving: It takes a couple of months to get used to the power and size.

    When you get used to that, you can chuck it around .

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    Sounds like it can kick the Lexus's ass, now you've got us both exited.

    The LS 400 out of a job
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS

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    I averaged 18mpg over 8K (measured over a years worth of driving)
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    I tend to get 17mpg around town/built up areas/in traffic going up to 24mpg on a long run (to and from Italy).

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