Jag! The Ghostly fleet thread

[John F]

Not sure about smart, but dodgems are available from age 5+...

[ghosty]

Here's the thing, I am a bit fucked, and have been for a few years already. Lower back for one, hereditary. I'm particular with my cars, and my bikes are always built a very certain way, comfort is a high priority.
Manual Granada Ghias aren't often heard of either, for some* reason.

[ghosty]

Update: the Granada is in Granadaland.

This just got a lot easier.

[John F]

Max, I had lower back problems from when I worked as a motorcycle courier. The best cure is to stretch out your spine by e.g. hanging from a door frame. Or even better, rock climbing (either outdoors or at a climbing wall) because that masssively strengthens your back muscles & helps to separate the vertebrae in your spine. I've not had pain in my back for years now.

But even with the lower back pain, I don't see how that means you can't use a clutch. Even when my back was at its worst I was never unable to drive a manual car.

Anyway: your choice. I suspect we'll continue to mock you slightly for your auto preference though

[dean36014]

I've had back problems for nigh on twenty odd years. Had my lower spine fused last year, use a walking stick, live off tramadol, I still love a manual box.

[Hooli]

I've got a dodgy spine, *looks at recent car history*


Errm yeah, I'd still get a manual in anything sporty though.

[ghosty]

Asked to view car. Seller sounds alright, spoke well of the car, and he told me what he bought it for so I know what ballpark I'm in, and it's the right one. He's also aware of the Morecambe eBay Granada, so its price could be a useful talking point if it goes low.

Alas the guy couldn't commit to a time as he has visitors at the moment and is keeping himself available for them, so I'm waiting for a call.

[bub2006]

I've a knackered back and left leg. I do prefer automatics but can and do drive manuals. Wife's avensis and the trike are manuals and most of my cars have been. I find the exercise does help on occasion in all honesty but at the end of the day it's your choice and what makes you comfortable.

[Hooli]

I've a knackered back and left leg. I do prefer automatics but can and do drive manuals. Wife's avensis and the trike are manuals and most of my cars have been. I find the exercise does help on occasion in all honesty but at the end of the day it's your choice and what makes you comfortable.

Wise words from an unexpected source. We'll still take the piss out of badermatics though.

[Junkman]

I wish you luck, but also hope you realise that with a 2.8i Ghia Granny you'll find yourself in an entirely new league of The Climate™ improvement®.