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Come Inside... => Petrol/Diesel/Red Diesel/Aviation Fuel Head Zone => Topic started by: GROWLER on September 04, 2007, 04:47:28 PM
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What was your first car then ey?
1962 105E Anglia here. Primrose yellow with a white roof and loads of rust. sick2:
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Took me all over the country with the lads on board though. Virtually lived in the bloody thing. New points and dissy rotar arm every 3000 miles.
Masserati air horns, chrome pancake air filter, blue spray on tinted windows, LFC stickers and a matt black grill too! eeek:
Ahhhh, they were the days. cloud9:
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What was your first car then ey?
105E Anglia here. Primrose yellow with a white roof. sick2:
Took me all over the country with the lads on board though. Virtually lived in the bloody thing. New points and dissy rotar arm every 3000 miles.
Ahhhh, they were the days. cloud9:
1956 100E Anglia. SV Went from Camden to Wimbledon to pick it up and drove back during evening rush, found wife had missed bus to Leicester Square because she figured I'd give her a lift.
eeek: I can still remember the terror of driving through Piccadilly et al on my first day of driving, brings me out in a hot sweat just to think of it.
It didn't put me off though, within a week I was off to Wales in it, because it was raining I had to follow a lorry for miles down the A40 because every time I put my foot down to overtake it the wipers stopped! Aaarrgh!
Oh Yes, now I think of it, I had to hold it in second gear all the time - it only had three - must have been all that traffic light racing down Tottenham Court Rd that did that... redface:
....and had a welsh-cake griddle plate for a floor to stop my foot going through the hole.....
Happy days... cloud9:
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....and had a welsh-cake griddle plate for a floor to stop my foot going through the hole.....
Happy days... cloud9:
That's the sort of caper i'd have got up to, that and rolled up newspaper to shove in the sills before the filler was applied.happy001
I remember an Austin 1100 I bought from the auction and the big ends started knocking, so I drained the oil and shoved 5 liters of Hypoid 90in it. Stopped it knocking but was an absolute bastard to start. lol:
Anyone ever try the 'sawdust' trick? Wonder if it really did work?
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My first car, purchased for 25 quid in 1964 was a 1949 Ford Prefect.
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For the petrol heads:
This charming sidevalver was built by Ford of England at Dagenham, Essex. These cars have come to be known as the "Upright Fords" due to their rather tall and narrow, or upright look.
It was powered by a 4 cylinder 1172 cc side valve engine that developed 30 bhp. The rather small differential with a final drive ratio of about 5.5:1 delivered 10 hp to the road wheels which were shod with 5.00x16 tires. Naturally, if you got stuck going up Khandala it would not pull away from a standstill and you would have to reverse back to the bottom of the current slope and start again. All hills had to be attacked flat out. 1st and 2nd gears had no-synchromesh, so gear changes called for double declutch and jam, at peak revs to make progress.
The engine had no water pump, but relied on a thermo-siphon cooling system (the expansion of the coolant itself would force coolant to circulate through the system). It was common to see a steamy Ford Prefect after a hard drive pull into a petrol bunk, cool off for 30 minutes and have its radiator refilled. The engine had poured babbitt main and rod bearings. The engine also lacked an oil filter. At sustained high speed 70 km/h it would build up crankcase compression and throw out the oil through the back main into the clutch. The car could be coaxed to 100 km/h for a brief while but would quickly overheat and mess itself up with oil.
For suspension, the car had a beam front axle, transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear - like the Ford Model T. Shock absorbers were the Armstrong lever type. There were no anti-roll bars. These cars had Girling mechanical brakes using rods and levers, which were barely adequate when all was in perfect order, unless you had a particularly heavy foot.
The Prefect had an interior in Bakelite imitation wood and imitation leather PVC seats The car had 6 volt electrics. Its wipers were operated off engine vacuum, which meant the wipers would slow down while going uphill.
I do recall having to reverse up some hills in Wales where we (GF and I) went at weekends.
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An old Standard 8, quite comparable to the pic below lol:
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Took the engine out over the winter, replaced it with a Vitesse's, remote gear shift as opposed to the 'proggling stick' it possessed, underslung the suspension and... wa'hay! Got done for speeding in the first week out redface:
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Custard yellow Renault 4 with a trombone gear change. She was called Lulu.
OK?
Died on the A3, sadly cry:
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An old Standard 8, quite comparable to the pic below lol:
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Took the engine out over the winter, replaced it with a Vitesse's, remote gear shift as opposed to the 'proggling stick' it possessed, underslung the suspension and... wa'hay! Got done for speeding in the first week out redface:
I remember them as frightening me when i was a nipper. Always looked aggresive imo. scared2:
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My first car, purchased for 25 quid in 1964 was a 1949 Ford Prefect.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cybersteering.com%2Fcontest%2Ftest25.jpg&hash=067a35803472ed9550c8e35d028ad35ddea957f2)
For the petrol heads:
This charming sidevalver was built by Ford of England at Dagenham, Essex. These cars have come to be known as the "Upright Fords" due to their rather tall and narrow, or upright look.
It was powered by a 4 cylinder 1172 cc side valve engine that developed 30 bhp. The rather small differential with a final drive ratio of about 5.5:1 delivered 10 hp to the road wheels which were shod with 5.00x16 tires. Naturally, if you got stuck going up Khandala it would not pull away from a standstill and you would have to reverse back to the bottom of the current slope and start again. All hills had to be attacked flat out. 1st and 2nd gears had no-synchromesh, so gear changes called for double declutch and jam, at peak revs to make progress.
The engine had no water pump, but relied on a thermo-siphon cooling system (the expansion of the coolant itself would force coolant to circulate through the system). It was common to see a steamy Ford Prefect after a hard drive pull into a petrol bunk, cool off for 30 minutes and have its radiator refilled. The engine had poured babbitt main and rod bearings. The engine also lacked an oil filter. At sustained high speed 70 km/h it would build up crankcase compression and throw out the oil through the back main into the clutch. The car could be coaxed to 100 km/h for a brief while but would quickly overheat and mess itself up with oil.
For suspension, the car had a beam front axle, transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear - like the Ford Model T. Shock absorbers were the Armstrong lever type. There were no anti-roll bars. These cars had Girling mechanical brakes using rods and levers, which were barely adequate when all was in perfect order, unless you had a particularly heavy foot.
The Prefect had an interior in Bakelite imitation wood and imitation leather PVC seats The car had 6 volt electrics. Its wipers were operated off engine vacuum, which meant the wipers would slow down while going uphill.
I do recall having to reverse up some hills in Wales where we (GF and I) went at weekends.
My dad had one of those!
My sister and I used to have to hit the side of the car to get the trafficators to come out when we went around corners.
Every couple of years we would paint it! He mixed emulsion paint with some varnish or other and we daubed it on with two inch brushes!
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My first car was a 1973 Austin 1300.
Great motor and a huge engine bay for DIY repairs, etc.
Unfortunately, it slowly but surely rusted away to the point where I had to get my MoT?s from a mate over the telephone and sent through the post.
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My first car was a 1973 Austin 1300.
Great motor and a huge engine bay for DIY repairs, etc.
Unfortunately, it slowly but surely rusted away to the point where I had to get my MoT?s from a mate over the telephone and sent through the post.
I had a 1973 teal blue 1300GT in 1975. Twin SU's. eyes:
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One of the best cars i ever had. happy088
It was the complete dogs bollocks imo, and looked spendid until some arse hole in an old Zephyr decided to use me as his way of slowing down. Had it repaired, but it was never the same again. noooo:
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My first car was a 1973 Austin 1300.
Great motor and a huge engine bay for DIY repairs, etc.
Unfortunately, it slowly but surely rusted away to the point where I had to get my MoT?s from a mate over the telephone and sent through the post.
I had a 1973 teal blue 1300GT in 1975. Twin SU's. eyes:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc172%2Fb0nz0%2F1300gtfr.jpg&hash=a115fab2f9c57d0b144f4bb282ee35333636e2e7)
One of the best cars i ever had. happy088
It was the complete dogs bollocks imo, and looked spendid until some arse hole in an old Zephyr decided to use me as his way of slowing down. Had it repaired, but it was never the same again. noooo:
A GT! worthy:
Check this out...
http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/
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My first car, purchased for 25 quid in 1964 was a 1949 Ford Prefect.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cybersteering.com%2Fcontest%2Ftest25.jpg&hash=067a35803472ed9550c8e35d028ad35ddea957f2)
For the petrol heads:
This charming sidevalver was built by Ford of England at Dagenham, Essex. These cars have come to be known as the "Upright Fords" due to their rather tall and narrow, or upright look.
It was powered by a 4 cylinder 1172 cc side valve engine that developed 30 bhp. The rather small differential with a final drive ratio of about 5.5:1 delivered 10 hp to the road wheels which were shod with 5.00x16 tires. Naturally, if you got stuck going up Khandala it would not pull away from a standstill and you would have to reverse back to the bottom of the current slope and start again. All hills had to be attacked flat out. 1st and 2nd gears had no-synchromesh, so gear changes called for double declutch and jam, at peak revs to make progress.
The engine had no water pump, but relied on a thermo-siphon cooling system (the expansion of the coolant itself would force coolant to circulate through the system). It was common to see a steamy Ford Prefect after a hard drive pull into a petrol bunk, cool off for 30 minutes and have its radiator refilled. The engine had poured babbitt main and rod bearings. The engine also lacked an oil filter. At sustained high speed 70 km/h it would build up crankcase compression and throw out the oil through the back main into the clutch. The car could be coaxed to 100 km/h for a brief while but would quickly overheat and mess itself up with oil.
For suspension, the car had a beam front axle, transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear - like the Ford Model T. Shock absorbers were the Armstrong lever type. There were no anti-roll bars. These cars had Girling mechanical brakes using rods and levers, which were barely adequate when all was in perfect order, unless you had a particularly heavy foot.
The Prefect had an interior in Bakelite imitation wood and imitation leather PVC seats The car had 6 volt electrics. Its wipers were operated off engine vacuum, which meant the wipers would slow down while going uphill.
I do recall having to reverse up some hills in Wales where we (GF and I) went at weekends.
My dad had one of those!
My sister and I used to have to hit the side of the car to get the trafficators to come out when we went around corners.
Every couple of years we would paint it! He mixed emulsion paint with some varnish or other and we daubed it on with two inch brushes!
It was my 17th Birthday Pressy to me ~ I had "left" home 18 months earlier.
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My first car was a 1973 Austin 1300.
Great motor and a huge engine bay for DIY repairs, etc.
Unfortunately, it slowly but surely rusted away to the point where I had to get my MoT?s from a mate over the telephone and sent through the post.
I had a 1973 teal blue 1300GT in 1975. Twin SU's. eyes:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc172%2Fb0nz0%2F1300gtfr.jpg&hash=a115fab2f9c57d0b144f4bb282ee35333636e2e7)
One of the best cars i ever had. happy088
It was the complete dogs bollocks imo, and looked spendid until some arse hole in an old Zephyr decided to use me as his way of slowing down. Had it repaired, but it was never the same again. noooo:
A GT! worthy:
Check this out...
http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/
I haven't seen a GT for many years now. Keep checking out in the classic ads., but nowt. noooo:
I'd buy one tomorrow if I could.
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OK, I'll join in this one ;)
First transport was a Triumph Tina scooter redface:
This was replaced after passing car test with a mini - an Austin 850 to be precise, pale blue with a black roof 8722 KB was its reg. Had the old style 'magic wand' gear stick and a starter button on the floor! I used to run it on a shoestring which meant cheapo cross ply tyres which only got replaced when you could see the canvas (no tread depth regulations in those days!)
That was followed by (wait for it):
Triumph Herald 12/50
Ford Cortina Mk1 1500
Triumph Herald 13/60
Ford Cortina MkIII 1600 GT
Humber Hawk Automatic
Triumph Vitesse MkII convertible
Rover 3500
Wolseley 1300 + Austin Mini (now a two car family)
MG Midget
Triumph 2500 PI
Morris Marina redface:
Commer Camper van
Volvo 264 automatic
Ford Cortina MkIV 2.5
Rover SD1 Diesel + Morris 8 Series E (going backwards now - this was my 'classic' phase)
Peugeot 305 + Renault 25 Turbo Diesel (in France)
Citroen 2CV (also in France to replace the Pug)
Vauxhall Cavalier 1600
BMW 525TD
Rover SD1 2.6 Auto
Vauxhall Carlton 2L auto
Vauxhall Omega 2.5 auto
Vauxhall Omega 3L MV6 auto
Renault Clio 1.4
Phew! There were a couple of motorbikes chucked in at various points such as a Triumph Tiger Cub, a pair of Honda CX500's (one tourer one custom) and a Honda 400/4
Anyone else care to post their vehicular history or have I sent you all to sleep?
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1971 Ford Escort Mark 1 4 door
Like this but pale blue (!)
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[Edit re Marley's Ghost post] Only had three other cars since
Vauxhall Chevette redface:
Renault Clio
Currently - Ford Fusion
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Blimey. I am on my 4th ever car at age of 53. I tend to run them into the ground.
Lulu the Renault
Horace the Vauxhall Astra
Klaus the Golf
Betsy the Focus
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Austin 1300 (VOY 832S)
Austin Allegro 1300 redface:
Austin Allegro 1300 redface:
Mk IV Cortina 2l GL
Vauxhall Cavalier 2l
Saab 900 2 door
Saab 900 4 door
Saab 9000S
Rover Sterling
TR6
Mitsubishi 3000GT
Mercedes C180 ( redface: long story)
Jaguar XJR
Jaguar XJR
Mitsubishi Pajero
Mitsubishi L200
Plus, alongside some of those?
Honda CBR600
Honda CBR1000
Kawasaki ZX6
Kawasaki ZX9
Aprillia RSV1000
Plus, in there somewhere Mrs. Barman's cars...
Metro MG Turbo
Some Peugot Repmobile
Mitsubishi Shogun
Mitsubishi Shogun
Lotus Elan
Lexus iS200
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Ford Prefect (1949) as previously mentioned
Then
Triumph Herald (Half Shares with RAF mate)
Mini 850
Mini "Countryman" (the Tudor half timbered job)
Mini 1000
1100
1500 Maxi redface:
Escort
A series of "Company Cars" too numerous to mention that covers a period of about 15 years (about one every two years) mainly Fords ranging from Escort to Consul and for one glorious year a Capri GT that was meant for the MD but he didn't like it so took my Consul instead.
Renault 4
Renault 12
Jag XJ (Mk2)
Mini 850
Citroen
Fiesta XR2
More company Cars (Mainly Mondeo or Vectra, changed annually at the whim of Transport manager) for 6 years
Kept the Fiesta though as it became Wife's car
BMW 5 Series Tourer (Estate to you and me)
Vauxhall Zafira
Citroen Picaso (Currently) ~ Wife now has Vauxhall Corsa (having parted, reluctantly, with the Fiesta)
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Click on here: http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/application;JSESSIONID_EvlPortalApp=GpT4nj12LhcHm9kg215yrDdTxVPsksPTyfsFNFCglcPXhlGnFpJq!947739658!1902050365?origin=vnav_bar.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry
and then 'vehicle enquiry' (3 down on the left) to see if any of your old motors are still on the road.
Just done yours MG, and sadly it shows no records, so it's probably well gone to the great scrap heap in the sky. sad32:
Shame, as THAT would probably be worth a couple of grand now, even as a non runner requiring renovation. Old shape Mini's are fetching ridiculously high prices. eeek:
The above will probably show 'timed out'. Just click on the home page to re-instate it.
Can I shorten that link without bolloxing it up? crash:
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Click on here http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/application;JSESSIONID_EvlPortalApp=GpT4nj12LhcHm9kg215yrDdTxVPsksPTyfsFNFCglcPXhlGnFpJq!947739658!1902050365?origin=vnav_bar.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry
and then 'vehicle enquiry' to see if any of your old motors are still on the road.
Just done yours MG, and sadly it shows no records, so it's probably well gone to the great scrap heap in the sky. sad32:
Shame, as THAT would probably be worth a couple of grand now, even as a non runner requiring renovation. Old shape Mini's are fetching ridiculously high prices. eeek:
Just tried you link to check on my MkI cortina. Sadly:
Page Timed Out
Sorry this page has timed out and the application or declaration has been cancelled.
This can occur automatically after a period of inactivity or may be due to a network problem.
Please Note: The Back button on the browser cannot be used during a transaction. If the Back button was used the page will time out.
You can:
Begin the application or declare SORN again.
OR
Apply for the tax disc or declare SORN over the phone by calling 0870 850 4444.
OR
Apply for a tax disc at a licence-issuing Post Office? or DVLA Local Office (as applicable for the vehicle) using the reminder (Vehicle Licence Application/SORN Declaration) or the Registration Document/Certificate together with the Insurance Certificate or Cover Note, MOT Test Certificate/ GVT Test Certificate (if applicable) and fee.
Any chance of a heads up on the way to arrive there from square one?
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Sorry MG. Just edited my post after you posted.
Just click on the home page and then 3 down on the left. ;)
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My 1975 Mk2 Escort 1300GL that i had and drove all over Europe back in '77.
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for JEM 100P are:
Date of Liability 19 12 1985
Date of First Registration 02 12 1975
Year of Manufacture 1975
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1298CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate ?63.25
12 Months Rate ?115.00
I assume it's off the road rotting away somewhere then, and has been since 1985.
Wish I'd transrerred that reg. number now. ::)
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My TR6 is unlicenced too... cry:
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My TR6 is unlicenced too... cry:
Is it still showing on the records though? If that's the case then it's probably still 'alive' although off the road.
P'raps it just having some more renovation werk done? happy088
I'm not too sure if it comes up as 'no trace' if that actually means 'scrapped' tbh. rubschin:
Anyone 'in the know'?
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My TR6 is unlicenced too... cry:
Is it still showing on the records though? If that's the case then it's probably still 'alive' although off the road.
P'raps it just having some more renovation werk done? happy088
I spent enough on it to last the rest of its life (as Mrs. Barman keeps reminding me). noooo:
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Just done a check on that Vitesse I posted a piccy of yesterday:
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for DDT 456H are:
Date of Liability 01 08 1997
Date of First Registration 21 05 1970
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Hasn't been taxed for over 10 years
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My TR6 is unlicenced too... cry:
Don't fret Barman. It's simply not taxed:
Date of Liability 01 04 1996
Date of First Registration 01 05 1973
Year of Manufacture 1973
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2498CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
It'll be sitting in a museum or garage somewhere, being trailored around to various classic car shows probably.
Can't you trace it through the owners club p'raps? rubschin:
I think I'll join the Escort owners forum to see if i can trace my old Mk2 seeing as it's still showing on the records.
Bought 1/18th scale model of it whilst at the Coventry Motor Museum last Sunday. Same colour and 3 doors too. IT is a Ghia though, not a GL.
Looks bloody brilliant sitting on top of the telly. cloud9:
Mrs Growler doesn't agree though. ::)
TOUGH SHIT! It's staying there. 8)
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Date of Liability 01 04 1996
Date of First Registration 01 05 1973
Year of Manufacture 1973
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2498CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval null
The TR6 hasn't been taxed since I did it last... noooo:
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Date of Liability 01 04 1996
Date of First Registration 01 05 1973
Year of Manufacture 1973
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2498CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval null
The TR6 hasn't been taxed since I did it last... noooo:
Well who did you sell it to? Can't you get in touch to find out how it is?
Sorry, sad as some may think I am, I'd be wanting to know after all the time love and money I'd heaped upon it.
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Date of Liability 01 04 1996
Date of First Registration 01 05 1973
Year of Manufacture 1973
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2498CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval null
The TR6 hasn't been taxed since I did it last... noooo:
Well who did you sell it to? Can't you get in touch to find out how it is?
Sorry, sad as some may think I am, I'd be wanting to know after all the time love and money I'd heaped upon it.
I sold it to some bloke on ebay ? I?m not going to contact him in case it all fell apart or something? whistle:
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Believe it or not, the red Jimny is mine. eeek:
It was a cat C right off early on this year. Looked a great deal worse than it was tbh. Runs perfectly now
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...and as it is now, but before the graphics were installed:
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Just waiting for the winch to be fitted now.
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Certainly looks different now if that?s the one on your web site? noooo:
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Certainly looks different now if that?s the one on your web site? noooo:
It is indeed.
I was bloody horrified when i first saw it in 'the yard' back in February. eeek:
Covered in shite, broken glass and open to the elements.
No mechanical damage, and it was driven into the yard apparently.
Seperate chassis was/is straight.
Still finding the odd fragment of glass even now though.
Runs perfectly and passed all the stringent applicable tests.
22k on a 54 plate.
1 owner from new (Durham)
Woman.You might have known ey! ::)
scared:
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I've never owned a car. sad24:
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I've never owned a car. sad24:
Then what are you doing in the petrol head zone? noooo:
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I've never owned a car. sad24:
What's Mr Wench got then?
Hang on. IIRC he hesn't passed his test yet, or has he now? rubschin:
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I've never owned a car. sad24:
What's Mr Wench got then?
Hang on. IIRC he hesn't passed his test yet, or has he now? rubschin:
Not yet. noooo:
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I've never owned a car. sad24:
What's Mr Wench got then?
Hang on. IIRC he hesn't passed his test yet, or has he now? rubschin:
Not yet. noooo:
Lessons? Done the theory yet?
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I can't remember the Registration of my current car let alone any past ones. ::)
I do still have my Red Driving Licence though. ;D
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I've never owned a car. sad24:
What's Mr Wench got then?
Hang on. IIRC he hesn't passed his test yet, or has he now? rubschin:
Not yet. noooo:
Lessons? Done the theory yet?
Passed the theory, failed the first test. Retaking soon.
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Believe it or not, the red Jimny is mine. eeek:
It was a cat C right off early on this year. Looked a great deal worse than it was tbh. Runs perfectly now
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...and as it is now, but before the graphics were installed:
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Just waiting for the winch to be fitted now.
So now I know who to call the next time Mrs S tries to park anywhere. evil:
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What did he fail on?
Being Welsh prolly
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I do still have my Red Driving Licence though. ;D
So do I.
WITH all the extra pages stapled into it for the endorsements that I received for all my bad driving habits back in the 60's. Still can't believe I was never banned tbh.
Currently still got the green fold up paper version...and it's clean. cloud9:
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What did he fail on?
Being Welsh prolly
That's what I reckon ;)
Honestly though, I don't really know. I don't get involved in it as it can only lead to him being in a strop and saying I know nothing about it. Which I don't so that would be fair.
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I nearly killed a motor cyclist on my driving test. Tester chap said at the end, "Do you have anything against motor cyclists Mr Nick?" Still passed though.
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I do still have my Red Driving Licence though. ;D
So do I.
WITH all the extra pages stapled into it for the endorsements that I received for all my bad driving habits back in the 60's. Still can't believe I was never banned tbh.
Currently still got the green fold up paper version...and it's clean. cloud9:
Currently got a clean 'un.
Only points collected over the years were for speeding when answering police call outs evil:
Did pick up a 12 month ban whilst in RAF for driving a mates car which he failed to tell me wasn't insured but that wasn't a problem 'cos I also had a Service licence to drive RAF vehicles. Pissed the local plod off no end but if one's Queen requires one then the call of duty has to be obeyed lol:
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I nearly killed a motor cyclist on my driving test. Tester chap said at the end, "Do you have anything against motor cyclists Mr Nick?" Still passed though.
point:
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I got my first points ever the other month for speeding... cussing:
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I got my first points ever the other month for speeding... cussing:
point:
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I got my first points ever the other month for speeding... cussing:
point:
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I got my first points ever the other month for speeding... cussing:
Where? There, or were you over in this rat infested shit hole of a country of ours, with its overly enthusiasistic plod force intent on making the motorists life a misery?
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My list of cars from what i can remember. eeek:
Anglia 105E....excellent and abused
Anglia 105E...total utter rotten shed that got me into loads of trouble with the plod
Mini Van 850...brilliant. Passion wagon with mattress in ther back.
Hillman Minx.....pure luxury with a bench seat
Mini Pick up (new) basic but my pride and joy being new. Kept all the riff raff out...they went in the pick up bit lol:
Ford Cortina Mk2.... OK
Austin 1100...shed. Big ends went
Austin 1800 auto...shed. auto box failed
Hillman Hunter. used as a taxi but only kept it 2 months when the filler the MAIN dealer had put into the sills started falling out. evil: Threw it back at them and ended up buying a.........
....Morris Marina 1.8....used as a taxi. Did 110,000 miles in 18 months. totally reliable.
Austin 1300GT ....one of the best and most loved cars I ever had.
Vauxhall Viva GT. ...quick but bloody thirsty
Ford Escort L 1300 Mk 2....ok
Ford Escort GL 1300 Mk 2....good and reliable
Mini Cooper....brilliant, but pig to work on. Should have kept it. Would have been an investment for my retirement.
Many others since, but decided to edit them out after consideration ..............
Christ, reading that list, it's no bloody wonder I'm skint.
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'Blood and Sands' Growler, that's a lot of motors!
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I got my first points ever the other month for speeding... cussing:
Where? There, or were you over in this rat infested shit hole of a country of ours, with its overly enthusiasistic plod force intent on making the motorists life a misery?
Here! Banghead
25 years driving in the UK without a single point and here five minutes and I have two points neatly hand written in my paper Cypriot licence. 73Kph in a 50Kph zone. noooo:
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I got my first points ever the other month for speeding... cussing:
Where? There, or were you over in this rat infested shit hole of a country of ours, with its overly enthusiasistic plod force intent on making the motorists life a misery?
Here! Banghead
25 years driving in the UK without a single point and here five minutes and I have two points neatly hand written in my paper Cypriot licence. 73Kph in a 50Kph zone. noooo:
That's what happens when you forget that the signs are in kph and not mph. Pay more attention in future (and there you were thinking you were under the limit - 73kph = 45.625 mph))
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My first car was a 1973 Austin 1300.
Great motor and a huge engine bay for DIY repairs, etc.
Unfortunately, it slowly but surely rusted away to the point where I had to get my MoT?s from a mate over the telephone and sent through the post.
Pretty much the same as me then, except mine was a 1972 model in a lovely bird-shit yellow/green colour. Many a weekend I spent inventing ways to hold the rear subframe on! Great memories!
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Sorry MG. Just edited my post after you posted.
Just click on the home page and then 3 down on the left. ;)
Handy page - just checked my Dolomite Sprint that's been sitting in the garage for 15 years!
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for VGK 9W are:
Date of Liability 01 11 1992
Date of First Registration 30 09 1980
Year of Manufacture 1980
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour GREEN
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate ?99.00
12 Months Rate ?180.00
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Sorry MG. Just edited my post after you posted.
Just click on the home page and then 3 down on the left. ;)
Handy page - just checked my Dolomite Sprint that's been sitting in the garage for 15 years!
The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for VGK 9W are:
Date of Liability 01 11 1992
Date of First Registration 30 09 1980
Year of Manufacture 1980
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1998CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour GREEN
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate ?99.00
12 Months Rate ?180.00
Ahhhh, a Dolly Sprint. Yet another car I lusted after.
What you been doin' to it for 15 years then ey?
Gerrit back on the road, and let's be seein' some piccies please. happy088
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Sounds like he has been procrastinating. Mrs Next Door has a TR3 softtop in her garage. She just rubs it sometimes.
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Sounds like he has been procrastinating. Mrs Next Door has a TR3 softtop in her garage. She just rubs it sometimes.
What's the point?
USE and ENJOY IT if it's roadworthy, and enjoy the envious and admiring glances too. cloud9:
I absolutely luuuurve motors. cloud9:
What else on earth can take you where you want without complaining, at any time day or night 365 days of the year.
Never answers back, goes where it's pointed and is your obedient servant and trusted friend.
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Long story Growler, but I already had a Dolly (NLW 588V) when I inherited this one. The inherited one was in far better nick so I stuck it in the garage and there she still sits. I had the engine running 7 years ago, but the clutch had seized, so I put it on the "to do" list. I'll be redundant within 2 years, so it's a little project to look forward to.
Vehicle wise, over the years:-
1. Morris Marina 1.3 Coupe which I never got to drive as my older brother wrapped it around the only tree on the Sutton one-way system before I passed my test (1st time, at 1 years, 1 month and 28 days...)
2. Austin 1300
3. Mini 1275GT (bored to 1340 with twin 38's). I wrapped that one round a tree.
4. Dolly #1 - Vermillion Red apparently, but DVLA says that it was green too. I though the spraying looked a bit iffy.
It went like a rocket, toasting Escort RS Turbos and original MR2s at the time. It finally expired on a track day at Castle Coombe...
5. Dolly #2. In the garage.
6. Rover 827 Vitesse. Cost ?100 to buy and lasted three years before dying in the car park of my local (cam belt)
7. Current lexus GS300. Like drive a soft, fluffy white cloud and is very good friends with petrol retailers.
In between 4 and 6, all my travelling was by motorbike:-
1. Honda SS50ZB2E. Sitting in the sdame garage as Dolly #2 and good for 60mph and 110mpg!
2. Suzuki RGV250L. Lovely but fragile.
3. Yamaha FZR1000EXUP (de-restricted). Great, but swallowed oil if on a motorway.
4. GSXR750WW. Utterly, uterly lovely. 52 seconds round Brands Indy on road tyres (well...Diablo Corsas) and it would wheelie for mile after mile on a deserted French Autoroute.
5. Current GSXR750K3. As above, but a lot light and twitchier, scares me a bit so I can only manage 54s round Brands. Better for wheelies though...
Attached picture of me at Snetterton a few years ago, not the panic in the eyes...
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What else on earth can take you where you want without complaining, at any time day or night 365 days of the year.
Never answers back, goes where it's pointed and is your obedient servant and trusted friend.
Good point!
Till they go wrong of course!?
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'Blood and Sands' Growler, that's a lot of motors!
I know, and feel positively ill now re-reading that list. It's horrific the money i've spent over the last 40 years. eeek: eeek: eeek:
There are a few missing that i've since thought of too. scared:
Christ almighty. I could have paid me mortgage off half a dozen times with what i've spent. sad32:
I'm almost ashamed of meself.
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Sounds like he has been procrastinating. Mrs Next Door has a TR3 softtop in her garage. She just rubs it sometimes.
That's all well and good Nick, but two things spring to mind:
1. Does Mrs Nick know?
2. What does she do with her TR3?
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Bit of a track day participant then ey Moany?
Went over to see the newly re-furbished circuit in Angelsey (Ty Croes) last saturday.
Felt a bit apprehensive as to just what it would look like, having competed there and loved the place as it was for many years.
Looks very good though tbh., and talkin' to some of my old sprinting mates that were competing, they all reported that it is fantastic to drive on.
Apparently, the owners are trying to get the BTCC to come there. It could certainly handle it I'd have thought.
Check it out if you've not been there before. http://www.angleseycircuit.com/
They do do bike track days, and it's probably the most scenic circuit in the country, with Snowdon and the Irish sea as a backdrop. eeek:
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Bit of a track day participant then ey Moany?
Went over to see the newly re-furbished circuit in Angelsey (Ty Croes) last saturday.
Felt a bit aprehensive as to just what it would look like, having competed there and loved the place as it was for many years.
Looks very good though tbh., and talkin' to some of my old sprinting mates that were competing, they all reported that it is fantastic to drive on.
Aparently, the owners are trying to get the BTCC to come there. It could certainly handle it I'd have thought.
Check it out if you've not been there before. They do do bike track days, and it's probably the most scenic circuit in the country, with Snowdon and the Irish sea as a backdrop. eeek:
Bloody hell Growler, you expect him to be looking at the scenery whilst hooning round the circuit at ludicrous rates of knots on a knife edge of adhesion on two wheels! If I was circulating a track at those sorts of speeds, the one thing I most definitely would not be looking at would be the scenery - unless of course I'd lost the plot and was quietly sliding along the tarmac hoping that I was not about to lose most of my skin!
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Bit of a track day participant then ey Moany?
Went over to see the newly re-furbished circuit in Angelsey (Ty Croes) last saturday.
Felt a bit aprehensive as to just what it would look like, having competed there and loved the place as it was for many years.
Looks very good though tbh., and talkin' to some of my old sprinting mates that were competing, they all reported that it is fantastic to drive on.
Aparently, the owners are trying to get the BTCC to come there. It could certainly handle it I'd have thought.
Check it out if you've not been there before. They do do bike track days, and it's probably the most scenic circuit in the country, with Snowdon and the Irish sea as a backdrop. eeek:
Bloody hell Growler, you expect him to be looking at the scenery whilst hooning round the circuit at ludicrous rates of knots on a knife edge of adhesion on two wheels! If I was circulating a track at those sorts of speeds, the one thing I most definitely would not be looking at would be the scenery - unless of course I'd lost the plot and was quietly sliding along the tarmac hoping that I was not about to lose most of my skin!
No, not at all. But it's good to be there in a really nice environment looking around while having a brew and natter with your mates. ;)
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Sounds like he has been procrastinating. Mrs Next Door has a TR3 softtop in her garage. She just rubs it sometimes.
That's all well and good Nick, but two things spring to mind:
1. Does Mrs Nick know?
2. What does she do with her TR3?
1. No
2. She rubs it
OK?
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Anglesey is a bit too...erm...Welsh I'm afraid Growler
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Anglesey is a bit too...erm...Welsh I'm afraid Growler
I don't go there to have 'meaningful' conversations with the Taffs.
Nigh on impossible anyway, as they all talk shite...well i can't understand what they're blabbering on about anyway. confused:
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I hear they say something similar about you. whistle:
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Anglesey is a bit too...erm...Welsh I'm afraid Growler
I don't go there to have 'meaningful' conversations with the Taffs.
Nigh on impossible anyway, as they all talk shite...well i can't understand what they're blabbering on about anyway. confused:
I'm more concerned about the amount of sputum on the track caused by them speaking that phlegm inducing language...it causes havoc with cornering speeds...you may as well try to ride on slugs... sick2:
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Do they still have traffic lights on the road which crosses Valley Airfield on Anglesey?
My Grandmother had an interesting incident there. Taking friends shopping to Bangor she was approaching the runway and the lights turned red. She ignored them much to the apprehension of her friends and was nearly sucked into the jetstream of a plane taking orf!
She wrote to the MOD demanding the pilot be reprimanded since she had "right of way" eeek: Apparently she was of the opinion that he should have stopped... !
Needless to say her friends declined further invitations of lifts to Bangor.
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Are we related?
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Did I tell you about the Arse who tried to land a Comet IV on my head in 1965?
Pull up a sandbag and sit ye down ~ war stories and other tales retold ~ just keep the beer coming lol:
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~ the beer lol:
happy001
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Did I tell you about the Arse who tried to land a Comet IV on my head in 1965?
Yes... ::)
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Did I tell you about the Arse who tried to land a Comet IV on my head in 1965?
Yes... ::)
No. noooo:
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Did I tell you about the Arse who tried to land a Comet IV on my head in 1965?
Yes... ::)
No. noooo:
[chorus] Oh yes he did! [/chorus]
It scorched the top of his van and the pilot was found guilty as he had permission to be on the runway... whistle:
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Did I tell you about the Arse who tried to land a Comet IV on my head in 1965?
Yes... ::)
No. noooo:
[chorus] Oh yes he did! [/chorus]
It scorched the top of his van and the pilot was found guilty as he had permission to be on the runway... whistle:
Apologies BM. I remember now. redface:
YES you did, you boring old repetative fart. ::)
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Did I tell you about the Arse who tried to land a Comet IV on my head in 1965?
Yes... ::)
No. noooo:
[chorus] Oh yes he did! [/chorus]
It scorched the top of his van and the pilot was found guilty as he had permission to be on the runway... whistle:
Apologies BM. I remember now. redface:
YES you did, you boring old repetative fart. ::)
lol: lol: lol:
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YES you did, you boring old repetative fart. ::)
That's the whole point of War Stories ~ ask GOS. whistle:
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Meanwhile, back on the topic. Someone told me yesterday that there is a web site to discover just how many particular models of your car are currently registered.
Not much interest to the casual onlooker, but I'd like to check my little racer out. Anyone know of the address? Can't find owt on google. ::)
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Haven't you guys got anything else to do? I've only been offline a day or two and you've swamped the place with my favourite subjects. And done them to death too! evil:
My list of cars and bikes is a short one, but here goes...
A. BSA Gold Star DBD34 500cc
1. Ford Anglia 100E 998cc
2. Ford Classic 109E 1394cc 109E redface:
3. Ford Zodiac Mk IV 3000cc V6
4. Volvo 164 TC 3000cc
B. Honda CD175cc
5. Leyland DAF Marathon 12800cc TurboDiesel tractor unit (Ooops!)
6. Volvo 164TE FI 3000c ;D
C. Honda CB550 TC
D. Yamaha 850cc Triple
7. Renault Fuego 1600cc
B. BMW K100S 1000cc
8. Rover SDi 2600cc
D. Kawasaki GT550 Company bike
E. Seeley Honda Track racer prototype 0001 750TC F1
9. Citroen BX 1.7 TurboDiesel
F. Kawasaki z500
10. Citroen XM Estate TurboDiesel
11. Ford C-Max MPC 1600cc
12. Citroen C4 Grand Piccaso Turbo diesel
Still have F. and 12
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. Citroen BX 1.6 TurboDiesel
No. Either 1.7 or 1.9. IIRC they were the only two diesel units available for the BX, and IIRC again, it was only the 1.7 that was offered with a turbo. rubschin:
How you finding the Grand Picasso C4?
Citroen XM Estate TurboDiesel
Lovely motor when they weren' t bust...especially the petrol version.
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Haven't you guys got anything else to do? I've only been offline a day or two and you've swamped the place with my favourite subjects. And done them to death too! evil:
My list of cars and bikes is a short one, but here goes...
A. BSA Gold Star B34 500cc
1. Ford Anglia 100E 998cc
2. Ford Classic 109E 1394cc 109E redface:
3. Ford Zodiac Mk IV 3000cc V6
4. Volvo 164 TC 3000cc
B. Honda CD175cc
5. Leyland DAF Marathon 6400cc TurboDiesel tractor unit
6. Volvo 164TE FI 3000c ;D
C. Honda CB550 TC
D. Yamaha 850cc Triple
7. Renault Fuego 1600cc
B. BMW K100S 1000cc
8. Rover SDi 2600cc
D. Kawasaki GT550 Company bike
E. Seeley Honda Track racer prototype 0001 750TC F1
9. Citroen BX 1.6 TurboDiesel
F. Kawasaki z500
10. Citroen XM Estate TurboDiesel
11. Ford C-Max MPC 1600cc
12. Citroen C4 Grand Piccaso Turbo diesel
Still have F. and 12
Bloody hell Bouncer, Renault Fuego!
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From this site. (http://www.clanmedia.com/fuego/index.cfm?pid=2)
I'd forgotten all about them. Had a mate who had one years ago, he reckoned it was the 'Goat's Gonads' - best car he'd had to that date!
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I knew a guy had one of those ~ he was a special effects cameraman.
He swore he's never driven anything better.
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I imagine you boys know all about this site?
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm)
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I imagine you boys know all about this site?
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm)
Yep ~ I go there less frequently than I go to the dentist and with about as much pleasure.
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I imagine you boys know all about this site?
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm)
Yep ~ I go there less frequently than I go to the dentist and with about as much pleasure.
Why? confused:
I think he's great.
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I imagine you boys know all about this site?
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/home/index.htm)
Yep ~ I go there less frequently than I go to the dentist and with about as much pleasure.
Why? confused:
I think he's great.
To be honest it's because I am not interested in cars other than as a convenient means of getting me from where I am to where I want to be.
Like most people who have been to school I understand the basics of the internal combustion engine but frankly it does nothing for me.
As a kid I learned that there are certain things that "Chaps" talk about. Cars, Horse Racing, Football, are all examples of things that do not interest me personally but I maintain a watching brief over so that I can converse with those who wish to talk about them.
Having played Rugby & Cricket at school and in my RAF days Boxed and learned to Fence (sword not garden) I have more interest in those but am happy enough to chat about anything whilst in the Pub or Barber's Chair. Most people are not really interested in my personal hobbies so I tend to keep those to myself.
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Not fussed on the nags either tbh. Got a 2 legged one here,, and she's a pain in the arse. ::)
Cricket, but only if it's an international game.
Footie, yes.
Boxing. NO.
Rugby. Not a big fan, but enjoy the punch ups. lol:
Fencing? Sounds different. Ever killed anyone? eeek:
I'll always listen to others interests. Always willing to learn. ;)
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Not fussed on the nags either tbh.
Cricket, but only if it's an international game.
Footie, yes.
Boxing. NO.
Rugby. Not a big fan, but enjoy the punch ups. lol:
Fencing? Sounds different. Ever killed anyone? eeek:
I'll always listen to others interests. Always willing to learn. ;)
No ~ never killed anyone whilst fencing ~ not the done thing really ~ did break my blade on a naval chap once in an inter-service comp. I carried on and drew blood but only because I didn't realise that I had broken it. Got disqualified anyway. evil:
Boxing came about because the Fencing and Boxing teams used to train together a lot of the time as much of the training is the same when you think about it. Anyway I was tall and light (in those days) so got talked into trying a bit of boxing. Did OK until I got involved in an inter-services evening with the Army. Little Scottish corporal beat the shite out of me so bad they stopped the fight halfway through the second round ~ unheard of in Inter-service matches as blood is what they come for.
I retired from boxing two days later when I "came round" in Sick Quarters and realised that I couldn't remember anything after the bell for the start of the first round..
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Not fussed on the nags either tbh.
Cricket, but only if it's an international game.
Footie, yes.
Boxing. NO.
Rugby. Not a big fan, but enjoy the punch ups. lol:
Fencing? Sounds different. Ever killed anyone? eeek:
I'll always listen to others interests. Always willing to learn. ;)
Next time we meet I shall tell you all amout narrative morphology. It really is great stuff. I shall bring some of Umberto Eco's material with me.
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Not fussed on the nags either tbh.
Cricket, but only if it's an international game.
Footie, yes.
Boxing. NO.
Rugby. Not a big fan, but enjoy the punch ups. lol:
Fencing? Sounds different. Ever killed anyone? eeek:
I'll always listen to others interests. Always willing to learn. ;)
Next time we meet I shall tell you all amout narrative morphology. It really is great stuff. I shall bring some of Umberto Eco's material with me.
Yea....... rubschin:.....right. whistle:
Back on topic. I'm feeling shite now.
Back in 1977 I had a mk 2 Essy with the registration number JEM100P
I just did a search to see if it was available, as it's still showing as being a registered car, albeit untaxed.
It wasn't available through the company I checked with.
However................JEM 550N...?8995!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sad32:
Christ on a bloody bike, I wish I'd kept that car now....with THAT original reg.
It'd done for my retirement...almost.
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Not fussed on the nags either tbh.
Cricket, but only if it's an international game.
Footie, yes.
Boxing. NO.
Rugby. Not a big fan, but enjoy the punch ups. lol:
Fencing? Sounds different. Ever killed anyone? eeek:
I'll always listen to others interests. Always willing to learn. ;)
Next time we meet I shall tell you all amout narrative morphology. It really is great stuff. I shall bring some of Umberto Eco's material with me.
Not THE Umberto Eco, the medievalist, semiotician, philosopher and novelist, best known for his novel The Name of the Rose by any chance? eeek:
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The very one.
Have a clap!
Whoops. Did Smite by mistake. redface:
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The very one.
Have a clap!
Whoops. Did Smite by mistake. redface:
He deserved a smite for looking it up on Google lol:
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You mean he had to look that up? noooo:
How do you know?
Can't stop now - have to go and meet the LEA lady eyes:
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You mean he had to look that up? noooo:
How do you know?
Can't stop now - have to go and meet the LEA lady eyes:
I know because it is not typed in a Scouse accent cool14:
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You mean he had to look that up? noooo:
How do you know?
Can't stop now - have to go and meet the LEA lady eyes:
I know because it is not typed in a Scouse accent cool14:
lol: lol: lol:
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The very one.
Have a clap!
Whoops. Did Smite by mistake. redface:
He deserved a smite for looking it up on Google lol:
'Ave a slap for that suggestion. evil:
Sorry, I should have put yea, ok lah, gorrit on the end of me post like. OK?
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I can not believe this thread is still going. ::)
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I can not believe this thread is still going. ::)
I can't beleive you are still allowed in here... whistle:
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I can not believe this thread is still going. ::)
That's because you can't contribute ~ not having a first car or anything. point:
You can tell us about your first "My Little Pony" if you must
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I can not believe this thread is still going. ::)
You can tell us about your first "My Little Pony" if you must
No one would EVER admit to having one tbh. noooo:
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I can not believe this thread is still going. ::)
Haven't you got 'things' to be doing for goodness sake woman? ::)
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I can not believe this thread is still going. ::)
Haven't you got 'things' to be doing for goodness sake woman? ::)
No redface:
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Look Wench. Us lads are very busy in here.
Tear us a strip of if you could please.
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. Citroen BX 1.6 TurboDiesel
No. Either 1.7 or 1.9. IIRC they were the only two diesel units available for the BX, and IIRC again, it was only the 1.7 that was offered with a turbo. rubschin:
How you finding the Grand Picasso C4?
Citroen XM Estate TurboDiesel
Lovely motor when they weren' t bust...especially the petrol version.
I stand corrected. BUT... there was a French market 1.6. When I was in France the badge caused a lot of curiosity as they all said it was wrong.
The XM made Cardiff to Bayonne on ONE tankfull !!! 3 1/2 tanks to Alicante and back. (it had an auxilary tank) It was a wonderful motor. Sorry to see it go. sad24: There was nothing that wasn't fitted, it was my first experience of truly luxury level motoring.
The Picasso is great - except for one point. The A/C controls are to the right of the dash, out of my reach when my other half is driving. And she hasn't a clue how to set it so I freeze my butt off as we wobble down the road vainly fiddling with the buttons. evil:
BTW. I was surprised that nobody commented on the Leyland Marathon I slipped into the list.
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. Citroen BX 1.6 TurboDiesel
No. Either 1.7 or 1.9. IIRC they were the only two diesel units available for the BX, and IIRC again, it was only the 1.7 that was offered with a turbo. rubschin:
How you finding the Grand Picasso C4?
Citroen XM Estate TurboDiesel
Lovely motor when they weren' t bust...especially the petrol version.
I stand corrected. BUT... there was a French market 1.6. When I was in France the badge caused a lot of curiosity as they all said it was wrong.
The XM made Cardiff to Bayonne on ONE tankfull !!! 3 1/2 tanks to Alicante and back. (it had an auxilary tank) It was a wonderful motor. Sorry to see it go. sad24: There was nothing that wasn't fitted, it was my first experience of truly luxury level motoring.
The Picasso is great - except for one point. The A/C controls are to the right of the dash, out of my reach when my other half is driving. And she hasn't a clue how to set it so I freeze my butt off as we wobble down the road vainly fiddling with the buttons. evil:
My first Saab had all the heating and air conditioning system operated by compressed air. Gave a satisfying hiss when you changed the controls?
shrugs: I just thought I'd mention it...
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Morris 8, 1936 or 37, can't remember.
Two tone red and black, known as Bessie.
Could go for dozens of miles with breaking down. noooo:
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Morris 8, 1936 or 37, can't remember.
Two tone red and black, known as Bessie.
Could go for dozens of miles with breaking down. noooo:
Are we to assume you're still 'pottering' around in it? eeek:
Nice old bloke over the road from me has got 2 circa 1940's Hillman Minxs' that he still meanders around in. He's got a dog of a similar age too! eeek:
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What's this then?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncyCgWQhcJ4&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncyCgWQhcJ4&mode=related&search=)
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. Citroen BX 1.6 TurboDiesel
No. Either 1.7 or 1.9. IIRC they were the only two diesel units available for the BX, and IIRC again, it was only the 1.7 that was offered with a turbo. rubschin:
How you finding the Grand Picasso C4?
Citroen XM Estate TurboDiesel
Lovely motor when they weren' t bust...especially the petrol version.
I stand corrected. BUT... there was a French market 1.6. When I was in France the badge caused a lot of curiosity as they all said it was wrong.
The XM made Cardiff to Bayonne on ONE tankfull !!! 3 1/2 tanks to Alicante and back. (it had an auxilary tank) It was a wonderful motor. Sorry to see it go. sad24: There was nothing that wasn't fitted, it was my first experience of truly luxury level motoring.
The Picasso is great - except for one point. The A/C controls are to the right of the dash, out of my reach when my other half is driving. And she hasn't a clue how to set it so I freeze my butt off as we wobble down the road vainly fiddling with the buttons. evil:
BTW. I was surprised that nobody commented on the Leyland Marathon I slipped into the list.
You mean like this one:
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Can't say as I remember them too well, but I do remember this:
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and this:
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Points on offer for correct identification - and we all know what points mean don't we?
Points mean prizes! (in the form of a clap)
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. Citroen BX 1.6 TurboDiesel
No. Either 1.7 or 1.9. IIRC they were the only two diesel units available for the BX, and IIRC again, it was only the 1.7 that was offered with a turbo. rubschin:
How you finding the Grand Picasso C4?
Citroen XM Estate TurboDiesel
Lovely motor when they weren' t bust...especially the petrol version.
I stand corrected. BUT... there was a French market 1.6. When I was in France the badge caused a lot of curiosity as they all said it was wrong.
The XM made Cardiff to Bayonne on ONE tankfull !!! 3 1/2 tanks to Alicante and back. (it had an auxilary tank) It was a wonderful motor. Sorry to see it go. sad24: There was nothing that wasn't fitted, it was my first experience of truly luxury level motoring.
The Picasso is great - except for one point. The A/C controls are to the right of the dash, out of my reach when my other half is driving. And she hasn't a clue how to set it so I freeze my butt off as we wobble down the road vainly fiddling with the buttons. evil:
BTW. I was surprised that nobody commented on the Leyland Marathon I slipped into the list.
You mean like this one:
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Can't say as I remember them too well, but I do remember this:
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and this:
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Points on offer for correct identification - and we all know what points mean don't we?
Points mean prizes! (in the form of a clap)
Have a clap! ;D
No. 1 was nearest. (No. 2 is an Octopus insn't it?) But it was a BRS special with a TL12 turbo intercooler lenthened chassis and all mod cons - Built specially for Middle East work with a double skin roof and aircon (and a 250 litre water tank), but they dropped the contract and flogged off the motors - It was a left-hooker too. Because of the mods it made a standard rig a metre overlength, but nobody ever noticed... ;)
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Blinkin' flip. All this talk of my vehicles made me do a bit of research about the SS50 in my garage. Cop this price of this one!
http://pembrokeshireclassics.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=358&osCsid=62b03e28dd0f9a20a2569ba4a9fa782d
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Blinkin' flip. All this talk of my vehicles made me do a bit of research about the SS50 in my garage. Cop this price of this one!
http://pembrokeshireclassics.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=358&osCsid=62b03e28dd0f9a20a2569ba4a9fa782d
What was it new I wonder?
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Blinkin' flip. All this talk of my vehicles made me do a bit of research about the SS50 in my garage. Cop this price of this one!
http://pembrokeshireclassics.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=358&osCsid=62b03e28dd0f9a20a2569ba4a9fa782d
What was it new I wonder?
Don't know, but I bougt mine second hand in 1983 for ?140!
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Blinkin' flip. All this talk of my vehicles made me do a bit of research about the SS50 in my garage. Cop this price of this one!
http://pembrokeshireclassics.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=358&osCsid=62b03e28dd0f9a20a2569ba4a9fa782d
What was it new I wonder?
Don't know, but I bougt mine second hand in 1983 for ?140!
You can bid on a Fizzy here! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/fs1e-dx-1-owner-from-new_W0QQitemZ220147667759QQihZ012QQcategoryZ9809QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
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Blinkin' flip. All this talk of my vehicles made me do a bit of research about the SS50 in my garage. Cop this price of this one!
http://pembrokeshireclassics.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=358&osCsid=62b03e28dd0f9a20a2569ba4a9fa782d
What was it new I wonder?
Don't know, but I bougt mine second hand in 1983 for ?140!
You can bid on a Fizzy here! (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/fs1e-dx-1-owner-from-new_W0QQitemZ220147667759QQihZ012QQcategoryZ9809QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Girl's bike whistle:
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Been given a Citroen C1 for the day, while our current crock of crap is in with a list of faults that would take nearly as long to read as 'War and Peace'.
Must say that it's a cracking little 'round town motor, and simplicity in itself with no useless frills to go wrong.
Sounds like a mini V6 with its three cylinders, and it's suprisingly perky too.
Noticed the road tax. ?35 p.a. eeek:
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Been given a Citroen C1 for the day, while our current crock of crap is in with a list of faults that would take nearly as long to read as 'War and Peace'.
Must say that it's a cracking little 'round town motor, and simplicity in itself with no useless frills to go wrong.
Sounds like a mini V6 with its three cylinders, and it's suprisingly perky too.
Noticed the road tax. ?35 p.a. eeek:
Same as the C4 then?
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My list of motors
Raleigh Runabout (30cc ex GPO moped wannabee)
Couple of BSA s
Honda CB175 twin
Escort MK I van
Vauxhall Firenza
Triumph PI 2500
MK I Escort 1100cc
Vauxhall Viva
Mk3 Cortina 1600 L
MK3 Cortina 2000 E Auto
MK3 Cortina 2000 XL
Hillman Avenger (pile of poo)
Renault 12 TL
Renault 12 Estate left hooker
Mini 850
Escort MK II
MK 3 Cortina 1600 L
Fiat 127 (another pile of poo)
Triumph Dolomite
VW Scirroco
Yamaha DT175
???? Samba
MK II Escort auto
Volvo 340
Volvo 240 estate auto
VW Golf
Volvo 245 estate
Sierra 2.0 GLS
Volvo 245 estate
Sierra 2.0
Honda Civic Lsi
Cavalier MK 3
Renault Kangoo van
Mark
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My list of motors
Raleigh Runabout (30cc ex GPO moped wannabee)
Couple of BSA s
Honda CB175 twin
Escort MK I van
Vauxhall Firenza
Triumph PI 2500
MK I Escort 1100cc
Vauxhall Viva
Mk3 Cortina 1600 L
MK3 Cortina 2000 E Auto
MK3 Cortina 2000 XL
Hillman Avenger (pile of poo)
Renault 12 TL
Renault 12 Estate left hooker
Mini 850
Escort MK II
MK 3 Cortina 1600 L
Fiat 127 (another pile of poo)
Triumph Dolomite
VW Scirroco
Yamaha DT175
???? Samba
MK II Escort auto
Volvo 340
Volvo 240 estate auto
VW Golf
Volvo 245 estate
Sierra 2.0 GLS
Volvo 245 estate
Sierra 2.0
Honda Civic Lsi
Cavalier MK 3
Renault Kangoo van
Mark
Self employed?
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Car thief more like!
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No, just buy cheap motors and run them into the ground.
Some just run into the ground quicker than anticipated cry:
Mark
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
I've been Credtastic this week... whistle:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
I've been Credtastic this week... whistle:
The fact that you have used the "word" credtastic just goes to show how lacking in it you are. noooo: Your poor daughter. noooo:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
I've been Credtastic this week... whistle:
The fact that you have used the "word" credtastic just goes to show how lacking in it you are. noooo: Your poor daughter. noooo:
redface:
Shouldn't drop that into conversation then? noooo:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
I've been Credtastic this week... whistle:
The fact that you have used the "word" credtastic just goes to show how lacking in it you are. noooo: Your poor daughter. noooo:
redface:
Shouldn't drop that into conversation then? noooo:
No absolutely you should! point:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
I've been Credtastic this week... whistle:
The fact that you have used the "word" credtastic just goes to show how lacking in it you are. noooo: Your poor daughter. noooo:
redface:
Shouldn't drop that into conversation then? noooo:
No absolutely you should! point:
cussing:
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Go on! Daughter and her friends will think you are seriously hip! point:
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Go on! Daughter and her friends will think you are seriously hip! point:
You’ve upset me now… I’m going to have to go out later and comfort myself with a Wispa or ten… whistle:
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Go on! Daughter and her friends will think you are seriously hip! point:
You’ve upset me now… I’m going to have to go out later and comfort myself with a Wispa or ten… whistle:
redface:
It would work though.
redface:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
Fiat Panda
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
Look ~ I've never met the guy and know about him only what you have told us but do you really think Cred belongs in the same sentence as a Welsh School Teacher who is ruled, long range, by his Mam?
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
Look ~ I've never met the guy and know about him only what you have told us but do you really think Cred belongs in the same sentence as a Welsh School Teacher who is ruled, long range, by his Mam?
happy001
point: @ Wenchy
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
Look ~ I've never met the guy and know about him only what you have told us but do you really think Cred belongs in the same sentence as a Welsh School Teacher who is ruled, long range, by his Mam?
Good point. redface:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
I’d strongly recommend a purple Nissan Micra… whistle:
I don't think Mr Wench would drive it. Something to do with cred? point:
Look ~ I've never met the guy and know about him only what you have told us but do you really think Cred belongs in the same sentence as a Welsh School Teacher who is ruled, long range, by his Mam?
Good point. redface:
There's lovely... point:
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I wouldn't laugh! You are about to get stung for a over £100 bill for cocktail pitchers! point:
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
Depends what you're looking for really in terms of useability and street cred to a certain degree, and how much you want to spend more importantly?
Giz a clue, and I'll furnish you with a list and suitable web sites to look at.
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What would be a good first car to purchase now?
Depends what you're looking for really in terms of useability and street cred to a certain degree, and how much you want to spend more importantly?
Giz a clue, and I'll furnish you with a list and suitable web sites to look at.
Cred not important to be honest. Reliable, capable of doing Surrey to Wales a couple of times a month. Moneywise, well not top line but reasonable. There isn't a terribly strict budget.
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IMHO Citroen ~ best deals on new vehicles at the moment. Large or small they are cheapish to buy and run.
I have a Picasso ~ 1600 engine, carries five of us and best of all returns a good MPG. Has a flat boot (No Lip to lift things over) with loads of space and seats collapse to carry longer loads.
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So what about the new car second hand car thing? Are new cars really worth the extra?
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Don't buy a new car. I have always got mine from here
http://www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/bca-auctions/blackbushe-car-auction.htm (http://www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/bca-auctions/blackbushe-car-auction.htm)
or latterly here, or simliar
http://www.fow.co.uk/2006/index.asp
Some muppet has bought them new, taken the depreciation hit and then passed them on. My last was a repossession.
Buy at a few months old with reasonable mileage and they are far cheaper and you still get the manufacturer's warranty. Growler will confirm!
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Has Mr Wench............the one who NEVER comes in here ::) now passed his test then Wechyio?
Nice of you NOT to tell us if that's the case. ::)
We need to be kept informed.
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Not yet. I am just doing a pre-pass information gather.
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Well check out my links then!
I bought a virtually new Golf for £4000 from an auction. 9000 on the clock. On the forecourts (new) at £11000, and that was years ago.
1. Don't but new
2. Don't buy second hand from dealers
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Well check out my links then!
I bought a virtually new Golf for £4000 from an auction. 9000 on the clock. On the forecourts (new) at £11000, and that was years ago.
1. Don't but new
2. Don't buy second hand from dealers
Thats all well and good IF you know and are fully aware of what the pitfalls are, AND you know a bit about mowtas. You can strike it lucky, but you can come horribly unstuck at an auction.
The golden rule at auctions, is to ONLY buy a car that has come from a main stealer. If it doesn't say this on the description sheet normally stuck in the windscreen, walk away from it no matter how 'pretty' it looks.
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How big a car do you want Wench?
Small medium or large? Hatchback, booted, estate, cabrolet, coupe, MPV, 4wd,Gti, diesel or petrol?
Take into consideration that WHEN Mr W passes his test, insurance must be taken into great consideration as he won't have any NCD. It will be expensive initially, but not as bad as a 17 yr old would pay.
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Fiat Panda
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I used a hired Fiat Uno once ~had it for a week. Mrs S and I were impressed. Covered hundreds of miles at motorway speeds on a thimble full of go-juice. Mind that was in Holland and a skateboard would get you across the country in an afternoon.
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Fiat Panda
My thoughts too tbh. Crackin car, and well respected in the trade. Fiats are 100% better than they were even 5 years ago.
Hyundai Getz with the balance of the 5 year manufactureres warranty worthy of a sniffin', and I think Kia are offering a 7 year warranty on their range now too. Picanto is quite sweet albeit a bit of an ugly face.
New Fiat 500 coming out in 2 months, beautiful but expensive for what it is, + join the waiting list.
Have a very close look at the Citroen C1/Peugeot 107/Toyota Aygo.
They are all made in the same factory which is a Toyota factory. Build quality is very good. Driven the C1 and was suprised just how good it was. The 3 cylinder1.0 litre engine is a gem and suprisingly perky, with phenominal economy....60mpg easily obtainable around town. Don't waste time looking at the diesel version. Little benefit for the extra 1000 quid.
Miniscual boot though, so transporting all your 'tat' around could be a problem if that's a requirement...back seat folds down in one piece on the cheaper model, but in two halves on the 'posh' one to give you loads of extra tat moving space. ;)
I'd say the C1, Panda, Picanto, Getz, or the Toyota Yaris. All obtainable new or fairly new for less than 7 grand.
C1 attracts the cheapest insurance i think. Group 1, and shop around well hard for that too. ;)
DON'T get sucked into the BMW Mini range trend setting tripe. Horrendous second hand prices,upwards of 6+k for an early one even, and many have been abused. New prices are just a bloody joke! happy001
Up to 23k!!!!!!! Give me strength. eeek:
DON'T do it, (buy new) no matter how big the temptation to be 'trendy' ::)
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Some real vintage cars on this thread...you old codgers. ;)
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1986 Skoda Estelle. Like this but in red.
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point: point: point:
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Some real vintage cars on this thread...you old codgers. ;)
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1986 Skoda Estelle. Like this but in red.
I used to work with a plank that rallied one of those! Never won owt - not even sure if he even finished one!
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Yes, I've heard all the jokes Snoopy. lol:
It was my grandfather-in-law's, we inherited when he kicked the bucket. It had a dodgy head gasket which cause the radiator to overheat fairly regularly (disgraced itself in Reading town centre and driving over the south downs) and the gear box was wrecked. We replaced it with one of those new-fangled Felicias in due course, the garage "did us a favour" by not charging us to scrap it.
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Some real vintage cars on this thread...you old codgers. ;)
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1986 Skoda Estelle. Like this but in red.
I used to work with a plank that rallied one of those! Never won owt - not even sure if he even finished one!
That's as may be, but they did in fact win their class on the RAC rally for many many years from the mid 70's to the early 90's IIRC, due to staggering reliability and being so robust, and also having the ability to get through mud ice and snow where other cars failed. Engine at the back over the driven wheels was the main reason for that, so don't knock them. noooo:
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Yes, I've heard all the jokes Snoopy. lol:
It was my grandfather-in-law's, we inherited when he kicked the bucket. It had a dodgy head gasket which cause the radiator to overheat fairly regularly (disgraced itself in Reading town centre and driving over the south downs) and the gear box was wrecked. We replaced it with one of those new-fangled Felicias in due course, the garage "did us a favour" by not charging us to scrap it.
If I hadn't some other bugger would have ~ anyway a third class ride beats a first class walk any day.
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ANY of you miserable piss taking shower ever been in a modern Skoda?
EY?
Problee no. ::)
Well I HAVE. Had two so far, and have a Fabia Vrs in the fleet at the moment. By far the best car I've ever had. Totally brilliant in virtually every dept. happy088
Ask Degsy...problee when he gets back of his jollies...he's got one too...and luvs it! cloud9:
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you're right there growler. my skoda octavia vrs is the best (and fastest) car i've ever had. never given me any trouble worth mentioning in 4 years of ownership.
derek
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Could that be because they are now made by someone else?
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That's as may be, but they did in fact win their class on the RAC rally for many many years from the mid 70's to the early 90's
Unfortunately the class was ‘Rusty Pile of Wank’ point:
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Fiat Panda
My thoughts too tbh. Crackin car, and well respected in the trade. Fiats are 100% better than they were even 5 years ago.
Hyundai Getz with the balance of the 5 year manufactureres warranty worthy of a sniffin', and I think Kia are offering a 7 year warranty on their range now too. Picanto is quite sweet albeit a bit of an ugly face.
New Fiat 500 coming out in 2 months, beautiful but expensive for what it is, + join the waiting list.
Have a very close look at the Citroen C1/Peugeot 107/Toyota Aygo.
They are all made in the same factory which is a Toyota factory. Build quality is very good. Driven the C1 and was suprised just how good it was. The 3 cylinder1.0 litre engine is a gem and suprisingly perky, with phenominal economy....60mpg easily obtainable around town. Don't waste time looking at the diesel version. Little benefit for the extra 1000 quid.
Miniscual boot though, so transporting all your 'tat' around could be a problem if that's a requirement...back seat folds down in one piece on the cheaper model, but in two halves on the 'posh' one to give you loads of extra tat moving space. ;)
I'd say the C1, Panda, Picanto, Getz, or the Toyota Yaris. All obtainable new or fairly new for less than 7 grand.
C1 attracts the cheapest insurance i think. Group 1, and shop around well hard for that too. ;)
DON'T get sucked into the BMW Mini range trend setting tripe. Horrendous second hand prices,upwards of 6+k for an early one even, and many have been abused. New prices are just a bloody joke! happy001
Up to 23k!!!!!!! Give me strength. eeek:
DON'T do it, (buy new) no matter how big the temptation to be 'trendy' ::)
Thank-you very much! Mr Wench was most appreciative for the information!
No fear on the mini thing. One of Brother Wench's mates has one. Biggest tosser this side of the river. No way no how are we being tarred with that brush!
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That's as may be, but they did in fact win their class on the RAC rally for many many years from the mid 70's to the early 90's
Unfortunately the class was ‘Rusty Pile of Wank’ point:
Ignorance is bliss in'it? ::)
Look here plums. I stood in various forest throughout the UK over 25+ years EVERY November watching the Daily Mirror/Lombard RAC rally, and the Skodas' where always a delight and suprise to watch.
1 particular moment over those years stood out, and that was in the mid 80's at 'The Woodyard' in Dalby forest. It's like a great big bowl arena, extremely popular with speccies, and the track leading out of it is moderately steep.
This particular November it was quite snowy, and VERY icy. The top lads negotiated the slope well good like, being mainly 4WD, but once the lower class cars arrived, all 2WD, the place almost became a car park, with loads cars being pushed by dozens of amused spectators...loads of cheering and jeering. The atmosphere was fantastic, with co drivers falling over helping to push their stricken cars, and cars sliding back down the hill.
The BIGGEST cheer however, was reserved for one of the Skoda Estelles that came plodding 'round the corner, and zig zagged it's way around the mayhem and promptly disappeared over the crest of the hill.
The roar, cheering and clapping was almost deafening from the 2/3000 + crowd! Fantastic stuff, and I think anyone that witnessed the Skoda of those days will agree, they were a crackin' little motor. happy088
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Wenchy. When you're ready, do check out the deals from Citroen. They are always very aggresive with their marketing, and sometimes offer free insurance for the over 19's, which in Mr W's case would be a very strong factor to consider in his early driving days.
Do check out all the others too though. It's a buyers market at the moment. The stealers are falling over themselves to get your signature. happy088
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Wenchy. When you're ready, do check out the deals from Citroen. They are always very aggresive with their marketing, and sometimes offer free insurance for the over 19's, which in Mr W's case would be a very strong factor to consider in his early driving days.
Do check out all the others too though. It's a buyers market at the moment. The stealers are falling over themselves to get your signature. happy088
Check they have locking wheelnuts as well if Growler recommends them.
Joking apart, all sound advice there
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Wenchy. When you're ready, do check out the deals from Citroen. They are always very aggresive with their marketing, and sometimes offer free insurance for the over 19's, which in Mr W's case would be a very strong factor to consider in his early driving days.
Do check out all the others too though. It's a buyers market at the moment. The stealers are falling over themselves to get your signature. happy088
Ohh free insurance!!! Now that isn't something to be sneezed at!!
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Wenchy. When you're ready, do check out the deals from Citroen. They are always very aggresive with their marketing, and sometimes offer free insurance for the over 19's, which in Mr W's case would be a very strong factor to consider in his early driving days.
Do check out all the others too though. It's a buyers market at the moment. The stealers are falling over themselves to get your signature. happy088
Ohh free insurance!!! Now that isn't something to be sneezed at!!
I think it's motor insurance love ~ not BUPA ;)
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I know! redface:
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Wenchy. When you're ready, do check out the deals from Citroen. They are always very aggresive with their marketing, and sometimes offer free insurance for the over 19's, which in Mr W's case would be a very strong factor to consider in his early driving days.
Do check out all the others too though. It's a buyers market at the moment. The stealers are falling over themselves to get your signature. happy088
Ohh free insurance!!! Now that isn't something to be sneezed at!!
I think it's motor insurance love ~ not BUPA ;)
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I can see her on one of these!
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I can see her on one of these!
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She can't tho - her eyes are too bad. noooo:
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I know! redface:
Some right owld 'wags' in 'ere ey Wenchy? ::)
Going back to the new v 2nd hand choice arguement.
New, for:
It's new, so you know it's history...well nearly. ::) Did you know that ALL new cars have usually been driven by up to approx 11-15 different people before you reach it? eeek:
Nice to know that no one has ever owned it too.
Breaks down? Under warranty, so no hefty repair bills, just the annoyance, but you'll usually get a courtesy car for free. Most manufacturers include 3 years RAC/AA/ Greenflag breakdown cover too.
New, against:
Price, and an immidiate big loss /depreciation as soon as they register it in your name.
The worry of it getting damaged. Some like me get paranoid, and end up parking it 3 miles away from the supermarket to avoid it getting whacked/scratched by other inconsiderate arses. Some like our Nick for instance, don't give a flying duck however...it's JUST a car. ::)
Whatever.
2nd hand. For:
Price. Biggest slice of depreciation will have been suffered by the first owner. Most of it's early days problems will have/should have been sorted under warranty.
Balance of manufacturers warranty if the car is under 3 years old ( for most models, more with Hyundai and Kia to name two)
2nd hand. Against:
What has the car been through? How was it treated? Has it ever been damaged. Is its service history (essential) genuine?
HPI'ing it normally reveals any adverse history, and most if not all reputable garages would do this check as a matter of course.
Always a good idea to ring the previous owner for a 'friendly chat' if you can obtain his/her details.
If it breaks down out of warranty, you are on your own. Beware of 2nd hand dealers warranties, as they normally have limits on how much you can claim per breakdown. READ the small print to discover WHAT exactly you are gettin'.
Buying privately you won't be offered a warranty, and you'll have no come back whatsoever if it was described reasonably accurately in the first place.
If for instance, the ECU ( brain for the car) coughs its clogs, you are quite often looking at a 4 figure sum to get it replaced. Lights coming on on the dashboard can sometimes be a quite expensive pain to rectify too..airbag, engine management etc. ::)
In a nutshell, buying new or very nearly new is the safest but most expensive option. 2nd hand has the financial benefits, but beware of how/where you buy it. Take an expert with you, and don't buy a car on your own. the salesman normally see wimmen as 'easy meat'. Not that I'm suggesting you are my little cherub. cloud9:
Of course you have always got the 'banger option'
Couple of hundred quid for a 10 year old Fiesta with a bit of tax and MOT, and if it breaks down or fails the next MOT, you simply weigh it in at the local scrappie, and probably get 50 snotters too! Lafin! lol: Just make sure you've got breakdown cover though, as you'll probably need it at some time during ownership.
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Of course you have always got the 'banger option'
We know! noooo:
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Of course you have always got the 'banger option'
We know! noooo:
On the doorstep prolly... whistle:
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Would i be better pm'ing my thoughts observations and suggestions to you Wenchyio? whistle:
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Would i be better pm'ing my thoughts observations and suggestions to you Wenchyio? whistle:
Are we still tallking cars? eyes:
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Would i be better pm'ing my thoughts observations and suggestions to you Wenchyio? whistle:
Are we still tallking cars? eyes:
doh:
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Would i be better pm'ing my thoughts observations and suggestions to you Wenchyio? whistle:
Are we still tallking cars? eyes:
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ANY of you miserable piss taking shower ever been in a modern Skoda?
EY?
Problee no. ::)
Well I HAVE. Had two so far, and have a Fabia Vrs in the fleet at the moment. By far the best car I've ever had. Totally brilliant in virtually every dept. happy088
Ask Degsy...problee when he gets back of his jollies...he's got one too...and luvs it! cloud9:
Yes, I test drove a Fabia and Octavia about five years ago, and there was nothing to choose between them and more expensive marques. Our Felicia was "nearly there" but still a bit agricultural, like a cheap Seat or an older VW.
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ANY of you miserable piss taking shower ever been in a modern Skoda?
EY?
Problee no. ::)
Well I HAVE. Had two so far, and have a Fabia Vrs in the fleet at the moment. By far the best car I've ever had. Totally brilliant in virtually every dept. happy088
Ask Degsy...problee when he gets back of his jollies...he's got one too...and luvs it! cloud9:
Yes, I test drove a Fabia and Octavia about five years ago, and there was nothing to choose between them and more expensive marques. Our Felicia was "nearly there" but still a bit agricultural, like a cheap Seat or an older VW.
I can’t see Felicia without thinking felatio… but then again I can’t see much without thinking felatio… noooo:
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Wash your mouth out!
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Wash your mouth out!
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Been out 'lookin' yet Wenchy?
Progress and 'short list' reports required please. I'm interested in the outcome of this. rubschin:
Get any old pre 2000 diesel, and run it on up to 70% veggy oil in the summer, and 40% in the winter...as discussed elsewhere.
Apparently....you Citroen owners...ALL of the current range of Citroen diesels will run on a mix of up to 30 % bio diesel. This is always assuming it's available locally to you
I'll see if I can find the link about this.
Gorrit:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsi...s-on-bio-diesel
Get. It doesn't werk. evil:
Try this: happy088
http://www.worldcarfans.com/2060807.003/Citroen
So after reading that, I assume you can put approx 4 gallons of bio in to a tankful of our gordons genuine rip off stuff?
80p a liter 1/2 a mile from here, and it's already got 50% ordinary diesel in it, so the equation in fact goes up to.....8 gallons thus saving you about 8 quid on a tankfull on the basis that you can buy it for 80p p.l.? rubschin:
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Hmmmmmm..... Had a diesel last time (Vauxhall Zafira) but this time went for petrol. The additional cost of buying a diesel did not seem to be VFM when I did the sums on mileage gained versus additional cost of vehicle and additional cost of diesel as opposed to unleaded at the end of three years. Since getting the Citroen I haven't been far so any saving on mileage would not offset the additional costs with this vehicle either. I have had it 16 months and only done 2,700 miles. ~ That's agoraphobia for you. ::)
When I think I used to average 50K miles pa as a rep!
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Diesel is still significantly cheaper than petrol in Cyprus – presumable reflecting the real value of the two. Both our cars are therefore oil burners...
Still, cooking oil is cheaper still… rubschin:
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You will have noticed that diesel is now dearer in the UK than petrol.
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You will have noticed that diesel is now dearer in the UK than petrol.
Indeed... I think the excuse was 'particulates' wasn't it? Obviously not serious enough a problem to ban the stuff but just dangerous enough to raise a few billions in revenue... noooo:
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Another Brownism evil:
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Well, The Wench households first car is a black 18 month old Nissan Micra!!!!!!!!!
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Very nice too ~ congratulations.
Just one favour ~~~~ DON'T GIVE IT A NAME ~ Please
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Too late. redface:
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point: So what have you called it? ::)
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Another Brownism evil:
Bastard! cussing:
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Well, The Wench households first car is a black 18 month old Nissan Micra!!!!!!!!!
A Nissan Micra noooo: I hate them. They are always driven by old people who can't, er, drive. evil:
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Well, The Wench households first car is a black 18 month old Nissan Micra!!!!!!!!!
Ahem... whistle:
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She had it named within minutes of its arrival but won't tell me the name. ::)
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She had it named within minutes of its arrival but won't tell me the name. ::)
It'll be something completely stupid - we don't want to know really.... ::)
She'll change its name when she realises how hard it is to keep a black car clean tho point:
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She'll be calling it "Missing" when she realises how hard it is to keep a car where she lives. ::)
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Bastard! cussing:
Strange name to call a car. Won't it start already? confused:
That was all a bit sudden Wenchy. eeek:
It never even got a mention on this thread.
You are aware that they are in fact RENAULTS aren't you? scared:
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I think Mr Wench took himself off and did the deed without her.
Asserted himself like ~ he'll be made to regret it I'm sure. scared2:
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I think Mr Wench took himself off and did the deed without her.
Asserted himself like ~ he'll be made to regret it I'm sure. scared2:
So my burning of the midnight oil, rackin' me brains out and sweating over an 'ot keyboard was all in vain, and he's gone off and bought a BLACK Micra? eeek:
Please god tell me it ISN'T one of those bloody cabrolet 'things', PLEASE! sick2:
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Ah well ~ if he's happy and she's happy who are we to carp and complain?
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I await reports fo the first navigation argument point:
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NO? NO? NO? noooo: Please? eeek:
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Puffs car, and they leak.........and it's a renault clio with a different body shell too
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I await reports fo the first navigation argument point:
Noooo…
Their first falling out will be over the sticky honeycomb fingerprints all over the inside… then the stupid name she’s given it then the navigation… whistle:
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rubschin: Gone a bit quiet on this thread han'it? ::)
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They are probably motoring all over the place ~ or standing at the side of the motorway waiting for the AA.
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Will be picking up car a week tomorrow. Am hungover. Hence the quiet. sick2:
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Will be picking up car a week tomorrow. Am hungover. Hence the quiet. sick2:
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