I've posted a few poor quality pictures of the Activa a while back but now have some half decent ones, they are not great as I'm not that adept with a camera but they should be better than the last. Now have some of the newly acquired Coupe too
Few things needing to be done with both, after all, they are PSA vehicles
I thought the handbrake needed doing on the Coupe but alas, it was my grandad not pulling the lever up far enough. So thats fine. It does need a cambelt kit and waterpump soon for my own peice of mind and hopefully I will pluck up the courage and obtain some locking tools to get this done. Other than that it is minor niggles, the multi-function screen has some dodgy pixels, the rear tow-eye cap is missing and it could just do with a clean in and out. Small crack in rear bumper and scratch along passenger door, nothing that can't be sorted out I don't think.
I'm just waiting for payday so I can insure it. My little accident the other week has had an effect on my premiums
but I'll grin and bear it as I love cars and don't tend to spend my money on much else (apart from copious amounts of food!)Considering I took such a risk with the Coupe by buying it on ebay without going to look at it I feel I've done very well with this. Collected it from Bristol and it came back no problems, using much much less fuel than the Activa
. It seems to have been well looked after.Speaking of the Activa, bought in a similar fashion from ebay although only from Southampton this one, I got it for a bargain price. Seller didn't know what he had. It has had new spheres on so all are good now. Jobs to do: Hydraflush and brake bleed, clean and lube all correctors and clean up some cosmetic work. I will also, at some point, redo the Hydractive ECU and just tidy it all up. Some will say this is pointless as it's working fine, but I know its a bit untidy and it niggles me
It too needs a damn good clean!It keeps plodding on even though it drinks fuel, but I don't mind I knew they were thirsty when I bought one. Everytime I drive it, it feels special. Knowing I can steam into a corner most have to brake for without it rolling is magic. It does occasionally roll a little though, hence cleaning all the correctors. One other thing it needs is some new tyres. I've now got an excuse to get two rear ones as I picked up a puncture on the way to pick the Coupe up. It was coming off the rim when I got out to check as something was rumbling
Both cars very much work in progress though. So watch this space!
All the very best for success in that one Toby....
