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Post by Wildfire » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:44 pm

Now I don't tend to drive too much these days as I use the bike for work, but I am off to a mate's house in Kiddeminster for a Rugby Party (watch the 6 Nations) this weekend and am driving over.

I am inclined to take the Z4C, but it really is 300 miles of motorway.

Or I could take the GF's 2003 Civic with 120k on the clock.

The Z4C - more comfortable, decent radio, more power, less economy, but will add miles to it.
The Civic - Don't care about it, slightly dodgy stereo.

There is always the chance I won't be driving back on Sunday, but the GF can drive the Z4.

So what do I do tonight?

I'm leaving around 22:00 so expect a clear run up the M40.

Come on Forum, help me decide.
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Post by nick_l » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:00 pm

Zed. Its a no brainer :driving: :driving:

A good run will do it good.

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Post by hopz121 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:04 pm

Zed, no brainier :D
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Post by Roundozo » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:08 pm

You shouldn't really be asking this question. You know in your heart the right answer. :driving:
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Post by firebobby » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:21 pm

All depends on the parking, considering all the damaged Z's we have seen lately, I would be weary of leaving my Z parked on the roadside or public carpark overnight now.
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Post by chapeau » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:36 pm

firebobby wrote:All depends on the parking, considering all the damaged Z's we have seen lately, I would be weary of leaving my Z parked on the roadside or public carpark overnight now.
+1. All comes down to where you'll be parking the zed.
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Post by ekimj10 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:38 pm

All depends on the parking, considering all the damaged Z's we have seen lately, I would be weary of leaving my Z parked on the roadside or public carpark overnight now.
Spot on Mr firebobby, I'd want to know if the parking is relatively secure.
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Post by Wildfire » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:39 pm

firebobby wrote:All depends on the parking, considering all the damaged Z's we have seen lately, I would be weary of leaving my Z parked on the roadside or public carpark overnight now.
Private driveway at my friend's house. Looks like it could be a Z day...
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Post by TitanTim » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:53 pm

Zed A+B roads, Civic motorway, cant you take both :)

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Post by RickRob » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:57 pm

Take the Zed and find a route that avoids motorways! Simples.
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Post by Nanu » Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:57 pm

Leaving the Zed with the potential of the GF driving it :o :o :o

No brainer take the Zed
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Post by chapeau » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:01 pm

If you've got proper parking then you'd have to question why you have the zed if you didn't take it out on a nice long drive.
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Post by buzyg » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:56 pm

As you have parking sorted it's a no brainier. Take the Zed & be sure to take your mate for a spin. :D :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by Paulwirral » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:09 pm

Take the civic , you'll need more than a few drinks by the time you get there and your head will be so done in by boredom you'll be well up for a fight :D

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Post by NickDE » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:27 pm

Z4C. Leave early on Sunday and take the long way home avoiding all motorways.
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