450SE
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It seems that all the marketing on the television of late for the Spirit of Tasmania got under my skin to the point of purchasing a return ticket for myself and a car.
I figured it could be fun to take the 450SE as it has a more useable (& I'd argue larger) boot than the CLS. Besides, there's something about the idea of doing a tour of the colony in the old girl that lit a spark within.
This is also a little out of my comfort zone, being away from my favoured mechanics and all. So my questions are -
What 'spares' should I pack in the boot before going?
Which (limited) tools should come with me?
Anybody have any suggestions for mechanic workshops or parts suppliers should all systems fail & my so far unfaultable old chariot break down on me?
I will be having a more thorough service than usual completed about a fortnight before leaving - but given the rarity that the car is driven, it may as well be the day before.
If it's any help, the car has done 165,000km. Timing chain replaced 5,000km ago along with front brake pads, fuel filter & pump replaced 1,000km ago. Tyres are 85% new.
Call me nervous, but I prefer to be overly prepared if possible. Any suggestions?
I figured it could be fun to take the 450SE as it has a more useable (& I'd argue larger) boot than the CLS. Besides, there's something about the idea of doing a tour of the colony in the old girl that lit a spark within.
This is also a little out of my comfort zone, being away from my favoured mechanics and all. So my questions are -
What 'spares' should I pack in the boot before going?
Which (limited) tools should come with me?
Anybody have any suggestions for mechanic workshops or parts suppliers should all systems fail & my so far unfaultable old chariot break down on me?
I will be having a more thorough service than usual completed about a fortnight before leaving - but given the rarity that the car is driven, it may as well be the day before.
If it's any help, the car has done 165,000km. Timing chain replaced 5,000km ago along with front brake pads, fuel filter & pump replaced 1,000km ago. Tyres are 85% new.
Call me nervous, but I prefer to be overly prepared if possible. Any suggestions?