My Cars & Motorbikes

  20 Jul 06 - Sprint ST added.

		Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (Caspian Blue) - collected 30 May 06. 1050cc, 3 cyl inline, electronic fuel injection, 123 BHP at 9250 RPM, 104 Nm torque at 5000 RPM.  0-60 estimated at 3.0 secs, max. speed 162 mph, fuel economy approx. 42 mpg.
		Toyota Celica VVTi (Chilli Red) - Delivered 29 Jan 04. 1794cc, 4 cyl, 16v, 140 BHP @ 6400 RPM, 0-60mph in 8.7 secs, max speed 127 mph, fuel economy 39.0 mpg over 40000 miles, I used to a big fan of Peugeot, but with them finishing the credit card discount scheme (which reduced the price of the 307 by £1800, 10½%), the problems with the 307 and the appalling service by the local dealer; the reign of Peugeot is over!
		Peugeot 307 D Turbo 110 (Paprika) - Built for me and delivered 19 Nov 2001. 1998cc, 4cyl, 110HP @ 4000rpm, 0-60mph in 11.0 secs, max. speed 119mph. Estimated fuel economy 54mpg. It never lived up to the fuel economy advertised and I only ever achieved around 44 mpg. It also suffered from numerous minor problems which were really annoying. I got fed up of the faults and decided to get rid of it with under 28500 miles on it.
		Yamaha FZS600 Fazer (Metallic Blue) - Collected 24 Sep 2001. 599cc, 4cyl, 16v, 95HP @ 11500rpm, 0-60mph in 3.6 secs, max. speed 140mph. Estimated fuel economy of 47mpg. My first larger bike & I really like it. with 18000 miles done
		Peugeot 306 GLX 1.8 (Bianca White) - Picked up new on 7 Aug 1998. 1761cc, 4cyl, 90HP, 0-60mph in 12.2secs, max. speed 114 mph, Average of 36.0mpg over 49,500 miles. Main Features - Air Conditioning, Auto Wipers, Driver Air Bag, Anti-lock Brake System, Electric Windows Front & Rear, Transponder Immobiliser, Remote Control. A very nice car with superb handling. This had the advantage over my previous 306 in being a lighter colour and also having air-conditioning.
		Peugeot 406 GLX 1.9 Turbo Diesel (China Blue Metallic) - Bought new on 29 April 1996 I needed a bigger car to carry scuba diving equipment around, so I changed to this saloon. Another advantage is this car had climate controlled air-conditioning. After stopping scuba diving, it was too big so I traded it in for a another Peugeot 306 at around 35,000 miles.
		Peugeot 306 XTDT 1.9 Turbo Diesel (Black) - Picked up new on 21 May 1994. 1905cc, 4 cylinder, 92 HP @ 4000 rpm, 0 - 60 mph in 12.4 seconds, maximum speed 110 mph. Main Features - Auto Wipers, Electric Windows Front & Rear, Remote Control, Keypad Immobiliser A superb car, but too hot in the summer. Traded in for the Peugeot 406 at around 37,000 miles.
		Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia (Silver) 1596cc, 4 cylinder, 90 HP, 0 - 60 mph in 13.0 seconds, maximum speed 117 mph. Bought from my parents for a really good price at 50,000 miles. Nicer to drive than it's predecessor, but suffered from rust badly towards the end of it life. Part-exchanged for my first Peugeot 306 above at 103,100 miles.
		Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia (Metallic Light Green) 1596cc, 4 cylinder, 79 HP, 0 - 60 mph in 13.5 seconds, maximum speed 110 mph. Bought from my sister for a good price with about 50,000 miles on the clock. A nice car which was in good condition when I sold it to the garage doing the MOT test after I got the next Escort. Despite having done 127,000 miles it was almost rust free & mechanically sound.
		Mini Clubman Estate (Russet Brown) 1098cc, 4 cylinder, 49bhp @ 5250 rpm Bought second hand privately with about 24,000 miles on the clock. Drove well until you had a load in the back or 2 rear passengers, when it wallowed all over the place. Stolen from a car park in London & never recovered (as far as I know).
		Suzuki TS125ERT (White) 123cc, single cylinder 2 stroke, 12 HP Bought second hand from a friend of a friend with only about 800 miles on the clock. A nice bike which handled really well off-road, but really didn't like wet tarmac. It was stolen from outside a cinema and not recovered until after the insurance had paid out. The bike became the property of the insurance company.