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(Message started by: simonmd on Nov 4^th, 2004, 2:29am)

Title: Hi from another newbie
Post by simonmd on Nov 4^th, 2004, 2:29am

Hi all, i've been registered for a few months but only to buy and sell parts for a mates Ultima. Well now I have one of my own!

M reg 2.9 Ultima Estate with LPG.
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/simonmd2000/images/dsc30406a.jpg
I'm an active member of the GSO site and still have a couple of Mk3's but hope to make good use of this one for my new toy. By the way, any meets in the SW / Wales area?

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by craig on Nov 4^th, 2004, 7:08am

any meets in the SW/wales are.. ??? ???
now your asking ;D... ;D
there is one planned next year for weston super mare,plenty of detail on the site,welcome to you,and just out of curiosity,you mention the south-west,where abouts are you ?

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by daven on Nov 4^th, 2004, 7:34am

Hi Simon,

Welcome!

Nice picture as well!

Daven

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by Richard on Nov 4^th, 2004, 9:58am

Hello Simon and welcome to a great site. Where are you in the SW/Wales area ?, I'm from Cardiff.
Richard

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by simonmd on Nov 4^th, 2004, 2:49pm

Have seen the pics from this years Weston meet. Looked good with a very respectable turnout. I'm near Port Talbot so anything just over the bridge would be ok.

There is a monthly classic car meet that some of us GSO people try to get to in the W Midlands. Your car would be most welcome Richard, it's a stunner! The next one is this Sunday, 7th. Details here;

http://www.granada-and-scorpio-online.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4817

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by Just Call Me Captain on Nov 5^th, 2004, 10:55pm

Hi Simon - Welcome aboard

I had a look at all of your pics on the other site

Its looks a tidy motor - how many miles on the clock ??

It will look good in the lineup at WSM 2005 :D

Captain

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by Geoff_W on Nov 6^th, 2004, 11:46pm

Nice motor car Simon.

Silly question maybe but how does it compare with the 4x4?

Geoff

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by simonmd on Nov 7^th, 2004, 4:20am

Thanks for the comments. She's got 130k on her but has just had a recon 'box and a new cat and exhaust.

As for comparison, they're completely different animals realy. There is no doubt that the 4x4 handles much better than the Ultima and is easier to drive on a windy road but the Ultima knocks it for six for cruising and refinement. Only things i'd like to change are the headlamps (for the facelift look) and i'll be looking for some 16in wheels.

Title: Re: Hi from another newbie
Post by Dai_Fish on Nov 12^th, 2004, 6:50pm

Hi I live in the Rhondda Valleys and drive a R reg 2.3 Ultima est in black and would be interested in any local meets, if I can wrench the car off my mrs ;D