Mais de 1.000.000km (vi hoje)

[ESPRIT]

Pq é q voçes fazem sempre as contas a dividirem plo numero de dias?
Dá 200 e tal por dia! Ok! É possivel. Sabem q ontem fiz 590km. Um colega meu fez 79000 num ano.

[T4EC1]

Agora são estas as expectativas de um cliente Holden(Isuzu) contente e que teve como opção a compra de um Astra CDTI (mas com um motor 1.9 diesel [8)]), esperemo que não se arrependa de ter optado antes pelo 1.7 CDTI !!



Queenslander Waits 1.4 Million Kilometres For New Holden Diesel

The launch of Holden's new Astra turbo diesel cars lured a Queenslander out of the woodwork to upgrade his 22-year-old Holden Gemini diesel boasting a staggering 1.4 million kilometre life.

But Rodney Boyle, now the proud owner of a new Astra CDTi, can't part with his beloved 1984 TG Gemini, the last example of a Holden passenger diesel program - instead he's going to put it in his shed.

Living in Brisbane, Rodney commuted to his parent's farm in Proston, a 700km round trip, once to twice a week for several years, so the kilometres quickly started to add up.

Once the family's farm was sold, Rodney began his own company, First Choice Logistics, and business meant he often had to travel so he continued to put the Gemini through its paces. After 22 years Rodney says it's been the most reliable car he's ever known.

"I've never really had to spend a cent on it. The only repairs it has ever needed was a water pump, a new clutch, three radiators and a few timing belts. Not bad for a car that has driven over 1.4 million kilometres," he said.

But when Rodney learned Holden were launching the new Astra Diesel, he decided it was time to upgrade. He placed his order with Beecham Holden in Caboolture before cars had arrived in Queensland to ensure he secured the first Astra CDTi to reach the dealership.

"The Astra Diesel is fantastic and I must admit it sure has come on leaps and bounds since my Gemini, and with 110 kilowatts it doesn't half go!" he said.

Rodney says the appeal of the Gemini and Astra is not just based on how reliable they are - he has also been benefiting from outstanding fuel economy.

"The Gemini used to get about 56 miles to a gallon and now in the Astra I'm averaging about 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres on the route I take. You've got to be happy with that," he said.

As for his trusted 1984 TG Gemini, Rodney has decided it has earned a rest. He plans to de-register the car and retire it to his garage where it will stay.

"I couldn't get rid of it, there are far too many memories so we are going to keep it for its sentimental value," he said.

The new Astra CDTi boasts a 1.9 litre engine, delivers outstanding performance and fuel economy in both manual and automatic transmissions and Rodney already has plans for it to outlast his faithful Gemini.



Sobre o Holden Gemini

The Gemini is one of the most highly regarded small cars around, it building an enviable re****tion for quality, handling and performance. The Gemini was a concoction of the best from global GM, it being designed in Germany and sourced from Isuzu Japan.

Within a year of manufacture commencing in Australia, the little car would be named Car of the Year and top the sales charts! Powered by the unstoppable Isuzu 1584cc 4 cylinder SOC engine mated to a 4 speed manual transmission (although a TriMatic auto was available as an option), the car came with features few had seen, or expected, on a car that was supposed to be cheap-and-cheerful. Front discs were standard fair, as was reclining bucket seats, carpet, fan boosted ventilation and rack and pinion steering – certainly a far call from the Trabant! The next decade would see Holden undertake many revisions and model changes, each iteration having both cosmetic and mechanical change, along with special production runs such as the Sandpiper model, brimming with extra features including a stereo cassette player, four spoke steering wheel and a wood grain dash.

Best of all was the TD, the Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS) being fitted to the already well sorted chassis making for a real drivers car, something unexpected for a little 4 cylinder. By the time the RB model landed the Gemini had become merely an appliance, and the switch to front wheel drive would lose much of its appeal. The Button plan for local car manufacturing rationalization resulted in GMH actively marketing their badge reengineered Nissan Pulsar, and without a whimper the Gemini’s run would come to an end in 1987, few noticed.



Ohhh Yeah !!

É mesmo ISUZU Power !

Estas camionetas e afins são mesmo do piorio.

[Scania]

Recentemente deu uma reportagem na Sic em que falava do Museu da Mercedes na Alemanha que detinha um carro muito especial para os potugueses...Um 200D W124 de um taxista português com aproximadamente 2.000.000Km´s... O Museu só conseguiu descobrir este carro com a ajuda do concessionário português onde o carro ia fazer as revisões...

[Phoenix]

citação:Originalmente colocada por T4EC1

Acham isso impressionante !!

Vejam lá isto vindo de um citadino de baixa cilindrada.



Holden owner upgrades after 22 years, 869,000 miles



Rodney Boyle of Queensland, Australia had been driving his 1984 Holden Gemini diesel for 22 years, during which he has amassed a staggering 1.4 million kilometers (869,000+ miles) on the odometer. In addition to being reliable -- the car saw very few major repairs in its lifetime of service -- the old Gemini averaged around 54 miles per gallon for him.

Boyle had no intention of retiring his old car anytime soon, but when he saw that Holden was releasing a diesel version of the Astra, he went to his local dealership and reserved one. Recently, he took delivery of the car, a white Astra CDTi, which he says is getting a respectable 44 mpg so far.

And what of the Gemini? It's being retired, but it won't leave Boyle's possession. After 22 years, there's a history and a bond there that the Aussie won't simply toss aside. Besides, a good reliable car is something you never want to willingly get rid of, even if it's 22 years old.

(Release after the jump)

[Source: GM/Holden]


Yeah !! Isuzu Power

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Muito bom mesmo. [^]

[lmanuel]

Boas,

Também conheço um vendendor de peixe que aí há uns 25 anos fazia Lisboa/Peniche/Sesimbra/Lisboa 5 dias por semana com uma Izusu de 3500 kgs peso bruto com roda simples e o bicho também fez + de 1 Milhão se abrir o motor, a maioria da vezes a ultrapassar todos os limites.

[Inox]

Afinal os Japoneses conseguem mostar o que valem.

[JDEM]

citação:Originalmente colocada por Methanex

citação:Originalmente colocada por Vortice

Já vamos ter de aturar o RScupra...! :D[}]

O RSCupra já se reformou!:D

Podes dizer mal da isuzu à vontade

reforma compulsiva segundo consta!

1.300.000kms é obra... porra!

Sempre o mesmo motor??

[pintovski]

citação:Originalmente colocada por Scania

Recentemente deu uma reportagem na Sic em que falava do Museu da Mercedes na Alemanha que detinha um carro muito especial para os potugueses...Um 200D W124 de um taxista português com aproximadamente 2.000.000Km´s... O Museu só conseguiu descobrir este carro com a ajuda do concessionário português onde o carro ia fazer as revisões...

Boas:
Isto é o que está escrito no site da Mercedes em relação a esse carro:
"Entre as inúmeras histórias e viaturas presentes no Museu, Portugal assume um papel de grande relevância, contando com a exposição de um Mercedes-Benz 200D adquirido no nosso país. Esta viatura é um exemplo de longevidade e conservação pois, apesar de contar com 17 anos de utilização intensiva como táxi na região do Porto e de já ter percorrido mais de 1.850.000 km, este Mercedes-Benz está num estado de conservação assinalável." in www.mercedes-benz.pt