Originally Posted by
johnyrover
Hi Wyll
I have owned a few cars over the years, and since owning my p38 ( bout 3 months now) I have forgotten every car I have ever owned. There is something about these rigs that let you know the first time you take it for a test drive if you are gonna love it. If you don't feel it, then it may not be for you. My wife is not usually into cars, but she got the same buzz as soon as she drove our p 38.
As for juice, mine uses about 14.5 ltrs to 100k around town and about 13 on the highway. I don't push it. I am not a mechanic but enjoy working on this car. Mostly just service stuff till now, oils etc, and a bit of cosmetics. For comfort they are the ducks guts, and mine is on standard height springs, (EAS let me down 4 weeks in, it was so unpleasant it's not happening again). The bags were a bit sloppy on corners, and weavy at speed for my liking, and I really like the way the car feels and responds on coils. Firm and direct, but not rough at all.
Compare what you will get for 7k and 10k. I'd spent 10k if it's a pearler, because for my money you will get a lot of car for the dough.
I usually change my cars every 2 years, but I don't see another type taking this ones place. It is simply the most enjoyable car I have ever owned.
Hope this helps.
Cheers :)
