Thread: Attainable Cars

Originally Posted by dobbo

Lotus' don't break down? Do they? If your in your elan i'd be there next to you trying to bum a ride with you when it's fixed

LOTUS = Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

I'm off to buy another battery for it today. It doesn't get driven nearly enough with home pressures.

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

LOTUS = Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

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Or

Lot Of Trash U Speak

It's almost 40 give it a break.

Land Rover =

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Vehicles.
Enthusiasts
Rejoice !






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No I'm not that cruel, and it would get me banned

Time to get back on topis methinks !!

Anyone else have any dream 'attainable' cars. Or perhaps you already own your dream car (non LR type we are talking here) ?

Well, I suppose I'll throw mine in - I have a Citroen DSpecial, currently stored because I can't afford to have three cars on the road, and I'm frightened of of something going wrong - they are getting hard to find parts for.

For a car designed in the mid fifties they have a lot of attractions - very roomy five seater with a top speed over 160kph on just over 100hp, unequalled ride even on very rough roads, excellent handling, ground clearance adjustable up to about 30cm, hence remarkably good offroad for a 2wd, helped by the large weight bias on the driving wheels. Good fuel economy - most economical speed is 120kph, generally durable and reliable. Exceptional brakes - capable of an emergency stop in a straight line with one front tyre flat and hands off the steering wheel (1970s French TV ad) thanks to the steering and suspension geometry. Very accurate suspension alignment (uses NO rubber) with wishbones and trailing arms on taper roller bearings gives exceptionally good tyre wear. Engine very durable after the 1967 redesign. Headlights very good, self levelling and look into corners.

On the negative;- hard to find parts, and most mechanics take fright even looking at them. Noisy by modern standards - wind noise and mechanical/road noise. Backing is an art - the sides are not parallel!
John

JDNSW, next time you come through Penrith, go down Batt St and look in the yard of European AutoCare - they are a Peugeot/Citroen specialist. The yard is filled with old DS vehicles.

European Autocare

(B & E Christie) 74 -76 Batt St Penrith 2750

(02) 4731 6522

Ron

A teacher at school had a DS - used to cop a hiding from the other kids about it too. I liked it, but never said so. Would like to drive one, but then I'm afraid I;d want to buy one !