The end of an era...

[Trugga]

Yes, the rumours are true; I have sold the Big Blue Bus.

I bought the 2.8TDi Estate way back in September 2002 as a standard vehicle with 46k miles on the clock. Over the last 7 years it has been continuously modified and developed into a satisfactory commute/lane/play/safety vehicle - many of the modification are documented within the FOG forum.

Generally, it has performed admirably. Only once did it let me down in so much as it did not get me home - a replacement engine was the solution to that problem.

Now with 137k on the clock, the BBB is moving on to a new owner, whom I’m sure will continue to get enjoyment from what this Total Off Road featured Frontera has to offer.

The decision to let it go has not been easy, especially when you listen to your heart, but listening to your head comes up with a more practical argument. A 60 mile round trip commute, although doable in an off-road biased Frontera, would be better, in many ways, in a road car. My role at work is evolving in so much as a road car would be more desirable to visit other offices and customer sites.

Whilst the Estate will be replaced with a road car, the Sport will be retained and still be out and about at FOG events and even a few more competitive events.

For me, it will be a sad day in a few days time when the keys exchange hands, but for the new owner, I’m sure it will be the first of many happy ones.



Lawrence

[gregster]

Sorry you gotta get rid of it matey.....who's bought it, anyone on here???

[Road Hog]

Oy Dave....................... Greg asked you a question,stop being rude & answer him

Seems I will see you again on Friday bud,will give you a bell at kettle on time

[Sir-Doris]

Best of luck to the new owner and best of luck with your new road based car Lawrence.

[nitromotor]

How much did you let it go for?

I have been looking at 2.8’ frontys and V8 discos, not that im selling the V6 but some bargains have my attention lately, the BBB would have had an offer from me.

[weave67]

yes i am the proud owner of the big blue bus

[andysd1]

[weave67]

sorry mate winch bumper is staying with vehicle

[Wilberforce]

[fogman]

i cant remember seeing her on ebay trugga

holly and the bbb both owned by weave ! is the slow start of weaves obsessive love of fronteras & which will finally end with him owning every member of fogs fronty & so then have the sole use of the site to himself ? or is he just starting a small collection ?

[Rich]

well done dave i hope you keep to your offer

[Trugga]

[Wilberforce]

Which all just goes to show yet again that it isn't what you know, but who.. A little bit of luck helps too. Tis a shame you've sold the bus Lawrence, although I suspect that if I were doing a daily commute of 60 miles I'd consider a regular car also. Still, least it's still in the family, and Weave'll look after her.

Pity though, cos I'd still like a 2.8 LWB someday, heh.
Jim

[damrabbit]

So weave you still gonna chop the roof and pick up her like you said






























Sorry lawrence only joking just scaring ya

[weave67]

no chopping ,,,,just a few tweaks hear and there,i will see how we get on for a few months

[damrabbit]

A nice big winch to fill the bumper or you could plant it up like a window box

[weave67]

funny you should say that