Day: March 9, 2012

I had a 4:30 start this morning to get a 6am flight. I’m reasonably knackered. We also ran out of light this evening.

Because of those two factors, I’ll have to save both the detailed description/explanation and the pretty pictures for later. All we have right now are some driveway shots. Sorry

Those who voted Alfa – nice guesswork.

Those who voted Viggen – one day, just not now. If there are any Aussies reading this who might be interested in a Viggen, check out the one on Carsales at the moment. The car looks fantastic and the seller, from my conversations with him, seems like a very genuine guy.

And yes, the GTV6 is absolutely fantastic. Everything works, and works beautifully.

Click.

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UPDATE: The car has been driven, and an agreement has been made!!!

I’ll pick it up in around 3 hours from now. Pictures will be forthcoming in the few hours after that.

Woohoo!!

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G’day all.

Word to the wise – taxi drivers in Hobart are extortionists. I live about as close to the airport as you can without actually seeing/hearing the planes and it still cost me $40 to get a cab there at 5am. Unbelievable.

Anyway, my journey has changed somewhat. I’m now buying my new vehicle from Melbourne instead of Sydney. Thankfully the flight that I booked between Hobart and Sydney had a stop in Melbourne anyway, so I just got off halfway.

I’ll be viewing the car at lunchtime and all going well, which I think it will, I’ll be buying this evening.

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This is an exciting trip not just because of the car purchase.

While I’m here, I’m going to catch up with an old friend of mine who I haven’t seen for well over 10 years, probably more.

This guy’s pretty significant for me and what I’ve been doing for the last 7 or so year because he’s the guy who first introduced me to Saab back in the early 1990’s. Back then he had a 1986 Saab 9000 Turbo, which was the first Saab I ever drove.

Today he’s got a later model 9000 Aero and apparently it’s like a rolling showcase for Abbott Racing.

It should be interesting!

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I’ll get some photos of the new car up here by the end of the day. Maybe even some video.

Have a great weekend, all.