| Mitzi is my short
wheelbase Mitsubishi Shogun 2.5 Turbo. I bought her when we had the
heavy snow in January 2010 and I had difficulty getting to work. Having
had an Audi quattro Turbo in the 90s and having worked on a Toyota Hilux
I knew that I needed a 4x4 for such occasions, but that I needed
something with more ground clearance than the Audi and something
shorter, less basic and just, well, nicer than the Hilux.
Scouring the web for cars that weekend I found
Mitzi for sale in Suffolk. A fair price, enough power, a proper 4x4
system with lockable centre and rear diffs along with 12 months MOT, so
the deal was done. The market square in Framlingham saw the handing over
of cash for keys and I was all 4x4'ed up!
Mitzi came complete with proper sump guards, a
snorkel, turbo boost gauge, big red flaps (!) and a CB radio to go with
the standard spec stuff like ABS, cruise control, front and rear
heaters, inclinometer, compass, switchable shock absorbers, alloy
wheels, sunroof, electric windows and mirrors, central locking etc etc
etc.
Through the year Mitzi would have two
'hobbies' apart from generally driving around. In the winter months she
munches her way through snow and ice without any trouble, always feeling
sure of foot and toasty warm inside. Come the late summer, that high up
driving position and good ground clearance makes her great for combine
spotting! |
