A Difficult Post to Write

[Hoges]

A post I have been reluctant to write... I have just listed my P38 in the For Sale section. I had been preparing it bit by bit (whether needed or not!) for the "big trip"...well "a" big trip.. but sudden changes in health (ain't that the way) and family circumstances have forced a realistic change of direction. SWMBO has been a great supporter and when we sought something smaller and lighter, she was quite keen on the Freelander.

We went looking for 2014/MY2015 but they wanted silly money even for base models with decreased warranty. In the end we settled on a Hyundai Santa Fe (Elite) with the 2.2L CRD (145Kw /436Nm).

So I have joined the ranks of the non descript lookalikes. It's noice to drive and SWMBO can handle it . She regularly drove the P38 including with camper trailer in tow, some 800km up the PRD to the Cape a few years ago and loved how solid it is ..but it's now too heavy for her.

I have taken much comfort over the past years in the camaraderie and good will of this forum and will continue to "hang around"! My well-worn LandRover cap is not part of the sale!!

You are really all a very special bunch of P38 tragics! Am proud to be part of it!

cheers
Hoges

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I like the Sante Fe's,, 436NM :BigThumb:

[cripesamighty]

I bet that was a hard decision to make, but in all honesty, enjoy the Santa Fe. Our neighbour has one and loves it to bits. But, don't forget there is a different car for every stage of your life, so with a bit of luck your next car will have a green oval on it!

[daf11e]

Enjoy the new ride hoges , I for one am very pleased that you are going to "hang around" as your advice over the last 12 months that I have been here has been fantastic.......I wish you all the best.

[PeterH]

Yes, very hard call to make, but times change and you have to move with them.
Good luck with the new ride and please do check in from time to time, you have a lot of first hand P38 knowledge that will continue to help those in need!
All the best Hoges.

[rar110]

Sounds like a nice vehicle.

[davidsonsm]

Hoges. Thanks for all the support and help during your P38 years. At least life with a santa fe should be more predictable. Hope you get a great result from the sale.

[Keithy P38]

Sad to hear mate, as you say though, time to change for necessity.

You've been an amazing help over the years and I'm sure there will be more to come.

Best of luck mate!
Cheers
Keithy

[TheTree]

Hoges

You will be missed mate!

All the best with your health problems I hope it all works out well

Regards
Steve

[mtb_gary]

Hoges

X2 with the other sentiments, you will be greatly missed! Family and health need to come before any car so I wish you well in your new Santa Fe adventures. And just think when you visit grandkids they will be very excited that Santa has arrived.....just remember to pack some presents :angel:

Thanks once again for your help and guidance to a few curley p38 problems over the past few years.....it's been really appreciated!

[DoubleChevron]

I'm not good at selling cars .................. I'd keep them both ... and let the boss women drive the new car :)

[Hoges]

Yep.. thought about that but we live inner city and there's no room...and 24/7 street parking not an option:no2: There's also the matter of a large bedroom which opens onto a deck where vehicle is parked. Bedroom was unoccupied so I (ah hmmm) moved bed elsewhere and err hmmm built a bench complete with vyse and bench drill stand,,, hung stuff from walls,, quite the self contained workshop... I have had 8 yrs of getting away with this :D :wasntme: but even I now concede it needs to be reclaimed for its proper purpose... extended family visiting and all that:angel:
cheers

[DoubleChevron]

Yep.. thought about that but we live inner city and there's no room...and 24/7 street parking not an option:no2: There's also the matter of a large bedroom which opens onto a deck where vehicle is parked. Bedroom was unoccupied so I (ah hmmm) moved bed elsewhere and err hmmm built a bench complete with vyse and bench drill stand,,, hung stuff from walls,, quite the self contained workshop... I have had 8 yrs of getting away with this :D :wasntme: but even I now concede it needs to be reclaimed for its proper purpose... extended family visiting and all that:angel:
cheers

Oh ... I forget how tiny suburban blocks are .... Your wife would love all the crap you could spread over a few acres if you could con her into shifting ........ Could be worth suggesting to her :) :wasntme: :wasntme: You could go 4wd'ing around your own yard to :angel:

seeya,
Shane L.

[glenhendry]

Noooooooo!!!! :)

Gee, I am sad to hear you are having health issues Hoges. I hope you are on the mend. You will be missed here, I hope you don't disappear and continue to share your P38 wisdom.

Enjoy the new ride. Thanks for all your tech support thus far. :)

[p38arover]

but even I now concede it needs to be reclaimed for its proper purpose... extended family visiting and all that:angel:
cheers

Bugger that! I wouldn't want family staying with me!

Sorry to hear about your problems, Allan. I'm sure your Santa Fe will be more reliable than any LR product and that has to be a plus.

Thanks for all your help over the years.

[FANTOM P38]

Thanks for all your comments Hoges hope all goes well healthwise at least you know if you ever miss the P38 it wont cost too much to return:wasntme:
Enjoy the Santa Fe in the meantime. Hope to see on here from time to time. You Know you will always be:
:welcome:

[DT-P38]

Thanks for the support and help over the years Hoges.

Best wishes with the future and moving through this change in life and lifestyle.

But seriously... Korean?

Yuk and aaargh! Definitely not my cup of tea... Although the Mrs did have a cheeky little first gen Kia Sportage back in the 90's.

It was a great little buzz box for the first few years of the lease. Plenty capable off road too... Just not enough clearance for anything more than green lane-ing style stuff.

Good luck anyway, see you in the soup!

[flathead steve]

All ways read your posts and advice to others keenly has been a great help along the way with my CRAZY CAR but health and family are No 1 Hope it all comes good and the very best of luck to you and your family

[adm333]

I haven't been on here for a while, but I am sad to read that Hoges is no longer in the fold.

Hoges - if you see this thanks for all your help over the years.

Whilst I am also no longer a P38 owner, I did switch to a Range Rover Sport. It's a beautiful car but I haven't had the same obsession with it that I had with the P38, which will always be one of my favourite cars of all time.

Cheers
Dave

[Ghind]

It went to a good home, I've had the red one for 15 years and the Hoges' black one for about 6 months. I used the black one to pull 2.5 tonnes of boat, trailer and people out of a steep gravel ramp yesterday.

[P38 4.6 Timmy]

My god, they are a beautiful vehicle, aren't they:D