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Flew from Belfast to Newcastle (Easyjet). Picked up the Surf. Drove to Stranraer (152 mile) and jumped on the Fast Ferry (HSS) to Belfast. Was home for 20:30 and cost £130 all in (does not include the Surf). I think if you worked out the total miles travelled and where to drive this it would cost far more in Diesel alone!!!...................... .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. ....Maybe not. Distance travelled was approx 400 miles.
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Go, don't go. Deliver, collect.
I am as bad as you lot, now I have gave in and posted in this thread.BrianComment
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Never had a problem travelling to pick up the right motor. 1st Hilux i owned involved two trips to weston supermareOriginally posted by Scorpion View PostStill, it's not everyones cup of tea I suppose. Has anyone else travelled a fair distance to pick up a vehicle (apart from Richard of course, who tours the country!)
1 to view it and 1 to collect 3 weeks later. I even took the missus and 2 kids with me 
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save the fish
am not die lex sick its you that cant read mateComment
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My missus always drops me off when I buy a new car.... untill the most recent, it's always been fun lead footing it and seeing the mrs when she eventually gets home....Originally posted by Growler View PostNever had a problem travelling to pick up the right motor. 1st Hilux i owned involved two trips to weston supermare 1 to view it and 1 to collect 3 weeks later. I even took the missus and 2 kids with me
....untill the 400bhp monaro she was driving, decided "tootling along" behind the Surf "Blasting along" at 70 ahem mph, was a bit boring.
My tea was on the table by the time I got back...
"B.A." Baracus: "Talk to me, talk sense so I can talk back. Not all this jibberjabber like breaking the peace and all that."
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Well looks like its 358miles to yours Jim...... thats going to be a long long LONG way by bus!!!!!
On the plus side two tickets one way for a total of £39! See you Saturday
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week saturday that is ...... losing track of time - its been a long week!Comment
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Nice one Glynn. Make some sandwiches and load the Ipod up with some music to keep you entertained on the way up!
See you on the 13th.'Tis better to sting than to be stung!Comment
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am not die lex sick its you that cant read mateComment
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am not die lex sick its you that cant read mateComment
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Come buy mine, will pick you up from the station and give you dinner.Originally posted by Scorpion View PostYep, I was after the 3rd gen that Surf01 had advertised in the For Sale section. Rang him and emailed Andy (Apache) about it.
Unfortunately it's gone now!
Nissan Patrol for on-road, and a Land-Rover 110 shed for off-road :-)Comment
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all those beat me.
most distance i have travelled for a car is bristol! i live near exeter.
when i bought a mazda 323f...
My Surf eats knuckles for breakfast!Comment
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600mls round trip to buy a mercedes 320 sportline definately not one of my better ideas.....
I'M ALWAYS IN THE SH'T, IT'S ONLY THE DEPTH THAT VARIES!!!!!!!!Comment
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Aberdeen to Somewhere south of Birmingham to pick up my Surf, blagged a lift to Edinburgh, flew to Manchester and got a lift from manchester down south with my folks. Drive Surf back, it was about Manchester on the way back I realised how thirsty these things are. Only time I've ever really sat at 85 mph in it on the motorway. No problems with car or seller, I could tell by taking to the guy that it had been well looked after.
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