So, thanks to all for the warm welcome. The 2000 feels like new to drive. There is no play in the steering, the engine is silent and silky smooth. The 'box is even smoother. There is that "showroom" feel to the switches and door buttons. Somebody somewhere was smiling on me. The spare is unused, the tools are all there. Leather needs a feed and a scrub and at some stage a set of Wilton carpets may go in as there are a few threadbare patches where the tuft has been sucked up by the vacuum. Headlining is immaculate. Have to say though, the engine bay needs detailing and unsurprisingly it needs a replacement washer bottle as it has cracked by the mount.
I love the strip speedo and can't wait to see how high it will register......I'll back off at 80/90 anyway if it gets anywhere near that. That should take a couple of minutes on a downhill stretch to say the least.
I had a look at the underside whilst it was on the lift at my friend's garage. WOW! Solid, no leaks, no rust, new exhaust. Just all unexpected goodness.
Needs a driver's seat though, the belt has worn through the piping ( a result of many games of golf, just around the corner, I think).
I love the strip speedo and can't wait to see how high it will register......I'll back off at 80/90 anyway if it gets anywhere near that. That should take a couple of minutes on a downhill stretch to say the least.
I had a look at the underside whilst it was on the lift at my friend's garage. WOW! Solid, no leaks, no rust, new exhaust. Just all unexpected goodness.
Needs a driver's seat though, the belt has worn through the piping ( a result of many games of golf, just around the corner, I think).