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  1. 25-11-2014, 11:05 PM #1
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    Thanks for the link Colin and Thanks Andy.

    Reagards insurance prices how much will it be?
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  2. 25-11-2014, 11:10 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
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    Regards insurance prices how much will it be?
    Depends on a few factors. I pay £340.00 (as a modified car)
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  3. 25-11-2014, 11:13 PM #3
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    Guess my chances are going on the insurance as slim.

    Guess I'll stick to my M47R diesel for a while lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
    Guess my chances are going on the insurance as slim.
    Guess I'll stick to my M47R diesel for a while lol.
    Depends on age? My son is 28 and pays £500 on a ZS V6.
    (limited No-Claims, Due to not having a car for many years)
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    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.
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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.
    Most bits a regular ZT/75. The only differences are: engine, drive train, suspension/brakes, a bit of programming, smile on your face..

    Spares are available.
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    ZTT260 Starlight Silver #428
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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

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS
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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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