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Old 31-08-2010, 07:45 PM   #1
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Given the distance from Adelaide to Bathurst, I am trying to decide which car of mine I should drive over this year. Do I go classic, or do I take comfort? I tried to create a poll, but couldnt work it out. The cars that I own are:

2009 Volkswagon Jetta - posh as, every option but an ensuite
2008 Mazda 3 - comfortable, but not overwhelming
1978 XC - great 351 grunt
1977 LTD - classic cruise

I change my mind daily, and it is driving my wife nuts - Thoughts??

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Old 31-08-2010, 07:56 PM   #2
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simple xc. nothing else should be taken to bathurst
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Old 31-08-2010, 08:05 PM   #3
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Depends on which one you want stolen!
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Depends on which one you want stolen!
am on private property so all good there.
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Old 31-08-2010, 10:46 PM   #5
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Jetta sounds comfy

We are taking my mates VE up, with my ford flag hangin out xD
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Old 31-08-2010, 11:17 PM   #6
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More to the point, which one do you feel safer driving (in case you hit a kangaroo on the way over?)
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I would take the XC if it where me. How could you not, its what it was designed for! Long comfy cruises.
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take the one that no-one would cry about if it got stolen - the mazda 3
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The XC 351. I can't believe there's even other options. Are you going to Bathurst or a bakesale?
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The XC 351. I can't believe there's even other options. Are you going to Bathurst or a bakesale?
But imagine that one drunken holden idiot, after holden get towled at bathurst this year throwing there beer bottle at it.
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But imagine that one drunken holden idiot, after holden get towled at bathurst this year throwing there beer bottle at it.
I think he posted above that he will be parking on private land. So I think he's pretty safe! You are right though.
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I think he posted above that he will be parking on private land. So I think he's pretty safe! You are right though.
Oh ok, well if its safe, then the XC all the way.
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must be the XC, 351 a belongs at bathurst
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Thanks guys/gals. Well if the forecast is ok, as in not much/not any rain, then the XC is it. If it looks as though it is gonna bucket down, like it has a number of times, then I will look at one of my other non classic options.
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I have done the trip from Adelaide to Bathurst 8 times over the years for the big race in all manner of different cars. XY GS, HQ ute (3 up!), XB Wagon, XF Wagon and ED Wagon. I'd have to say, nothing beats being at Bathurst in a classic Ford, but 1200km in one day is definitely something that is best done in comfort and with cruise control!
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I have done the trip from Adelaide to Bathurst 8 times over the years for the big race in all manner of different cars. XY GS, HQ ute (3 up!), XB Wagon, XF Wagon and ED Wagon. I'd have to say, nothing beats being at Bathurst in a classic Ford, but 1200km in one day is definitely something that is best done in comfort and with cruise control!
Yeah this is something that played on my mind. Have decided to leave Tuesday morning, and stay over night about 900kms into it, and cruise into Bathurst on the Wednesday. The trip home will be the longest - hungover and straight through.....
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I'd love to do a road trip like that. take my coupe and park there for the big race. see DJR get a win this year would be extra special. yeah weather and fatigue are the two killers. its a great track to drive around. tv doesn't do it justice

where abouts around the circuit will you be be?
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I'd love to do a road trip like that. take my coupe and park there for the big race. see DJR get a win this year would be extra special. yeah weather and fatigue are the two killers. its a great track to drive around. tv doesn't do it justice

where abouts around the circuit will you be be?

I have a spare seat. I stay at a property right on Cat corner, just below the hill. Awesome spot, and a killer weekend.
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Id take the one i had No emotional attatchment to, as coming out to a damaged car can be heartbreaking!!! As i did on my recent holiday, no worring about potential damage, having to drive around and around until an appropriate park can be found etc. Just a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, and on the way back home, the anticipation of firing up 6 boosted cylinders on arrival my garage.
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We have taken the XY down the last 2 years and have had no problems at all. Just alot of people stopping to take photos and talk about it. Parked out on the street for 4 nights! Take the XC I reckon.
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