Will have a think - would need to flog the M3 first anyway, so don't hold on to it for me or anything.
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 15:55 ] |
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It's blue. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 16:00 ] |
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So it's a 2002 S-type 4.0 V8 automatic with 105k on the clock (I'll have to check that). It's got a couple of grazes that I can take photos of but otherwise the bodywork is fine, interior is a bit tired but it's still fucking comfy (especially if you've been cramming yourself into a Puma for the past few months). Aircon, cruise control, electric seats, electric windows, electric sunroof, electric mirrors, reversing bleeper, CD changer (with tape player up front!) and all that jazz. The heater doesn't get hot (we discussed that on Saturday), and the blipper doesn't work. Otherwise there's not much to say about it - it's a great big barge of a thing that you prowl around in while playing hip-hop as loud as you can and saying "Jaaaaaaaag" to passers-by. £1,200 if you want it as is or £1,400 if you want the heater fixed (I was quoted £250 earlier today to fit the part that needs replacing, but that won't bother you again until November time). [edit]Oh yeah, the sunroof takes a few goes to open, if you're into that kind of thing. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 16:06 ] |
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Here it is looking down its nose at some funny little yobbo thing. Attachment: 2014-06-29 10.44.55.jpg
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| Author: | GazChap [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 20:14 ] |
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Will have a think - would need to flog the M3 first anyway, so don't hold on to it for me or anything. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 20:22 ] |
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I probably won't advertise it until I get back from Germany next month. |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sat Apr 18, 2015 18:03 ] |
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Thar she blows... |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sat Apr 18, 2015 18:27 ] |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sat Apr 18, 2015 19:14 ] |
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Whuh? |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sat Apr 18, 2015 19:43 ] |
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Surely you're sad it's going? |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Sat Apr 18, 2015 21:16 ] |
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Yeah, but needs must. And I can always get another one if I need to 
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| Author: | GazChap [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:39 ] |
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Aaand sold. Just need to wait for some Benjamins and collection now. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:04 ] |
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Are you left with just the bestickeredmobile now? What happened to your k-wagon thingy in the end? I'm in two minds as to what to do after I move. Head says get a very nice mk2 MX5 Sport (I can get the best of the best for £3k). Well, proper head says don't get anything and save the money to replace the 29yr old boiler, but let's ignore that. Heart says put a grand down on a Caterham and finance the rest for a couple of years. The residual values are insane if you buy a secondhand/nearly new one, which means monthly payments should be dirt cheap... I'd use the MX5 a lot more, and if I get a really good one and look after it, I shouldn't lose any money on it. But, the Caterham would be much fun. |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:37 ] |
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Trooper wrote: Are you left with just the bestickeredmobile now? What happened to your k-wagon thingy in the end? Yep, just the Celica. For now. Do you mean the Honda Stepwagon? Sold that *ages* ago to a guy from Scotland. Quote: Well, proper head says don't get anything and save the money to replace the 29yr old boiler Obligatory "That's no way to talk about your wife!" comment Caterham would be nice, but a sorted MX5 would basically give you 90% of the smiles for 10% of the cost, so a no-brainer IMO. I just need to *not* buy another car. Current idea is to move in with Jem, stick my house on the rental market (or sell, if that's not feasible) and overpay the mortgage with money saved. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:39 ] |
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And buy a Jag. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:50 ] |
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GazChap wrote: Caterham would be nice, but a sorted MX5 would basically give you 90% of the smiles for 10% of the cost, so a no-brainer IMO. I just need to *not* buy another car. Current idea is to move in with Jem, stick my house on the rental market (or sell, if that's not feasible) and overpay the mortgage with money saved. It's not 10% of the cost though. It's 10% of the initial price, but if you are planning to sell then the residuals can mitigate the difference. Sure, it'll be more expensive, but not crazy more. Buy a Caterham for £14k, it'll still be worth £14k in 2 years time. Finance on the conservative gfv would likely be around £100 a month I expect. Round it all up and £3k for a couple of years in a Caterham? Hmmm... Oh, and you will buy another car. It's impossible for you not to. I'm speaking as a car buying brother. |
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| Author: | Jem [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:52 ] |
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Grim... wrote: And buy a Jag. Don't encourage him 
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| Author: | Jem [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:53 ] |
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Gaz currently has more bikes than he does cars. How's that for a shocker
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:55 ] |
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He has put an "engine" on one though, which wasn't a surprise... |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 13:59 ] |
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Jem wrote: Grim... wrote: And buy a Jag. Don't encourage him It's got a lot of room in the back. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:01 ] |
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ISOFIX too, I assume. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:14 ] |
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Grim... wrote: Jem wrote: Grim... wrote: And buy a Jag. Don't encourage him It's got a lot of room in the back. Dogging Monthly gave it 4/5 stars |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:41 ] |
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Trooper wrote: He has put an "engine" on one though, which wasn't a surprise... Yeah, but I've ridden further on the one without the e-wheel than the one with
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:42 ] |
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GazChap wrote: Trooper wrote: He has put an "engine" on one though, which wasn't a surprise... Yeah, but I've ridden further on the one without the e-wheel than the one with And further than me this year. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:49 ] |
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and me, which I need to do more on.. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:50 ] |
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KovacsC wrote: and me, which I need to do more on.. You need a bike first. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:51 ] |
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Mr Russell wrote: KovacsC wrote: and me, which I need to do more on.. You need a bike first. I have 3... |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:54 ] |
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Anyone in the market for a road bike? Carrera TdF Ltd Edition in yellow - medium frame size? Only want £150 for it, which is what I paid for it a few weeks ago before discovering that a) it's too small for me, and b) the e-wheel won't fit on. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 14:55 ] |
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GazChap wrote: Anyone in the market for a road bike? Carrera TdF Ltd Edition in yellow - medium frame size? Only want £150 for it, which is what I paid for it a few weeks ago before discovering that a) it's too small for me, and b) the e-wheel won't fit on. I can ask MsKov she was on about getting one |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 15:01 ] |
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Cool beans. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 15:58 ] |
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KovacsC wrote: Mr Russell wrote: KovacsC wrote: and me, which I need to do more on.. You need a bike first. I have 3... Yeah, but you need to know where they are first. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 18:03 ] |
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TheVision wrote: KovacsC wrote: Mr Russell wrote: KovacsC wrote: and me, which I need to do more on.. You need a bike first. I have 3... Yeah, but you need to know where they are first. I know where one is... |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Thu Apr 23, 2015 23:40 ] |
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The mans has picked up the M3 and driven it off into the sunset, leaving me with just the chavmobile. So, I now have just over £7,000 burning a hole in my skyrocket. Do I pay off debts (the sensible option) or buy another wildly impractical money pit? |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:44 ] |
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Bedford rascal camper van |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:29 ] |
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I have these magic beans for sale! |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:30 ] |
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GazChap wrote: The mans has picked up the M3 and driven it off into the sunset, leaving me with just the chavmobile. So, I now have just over £7,000 burning a hole in my skyrocket. Do I pay off debts (the sensible option) or buy another wildly impractical money pit? Of only there were a way you could spend just a bit of that money on a wildly impractical money pit quality vehicle. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:36 ] |
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Ooh, ooh, Gaz! You could buy Grim...'s Jag? I am surprised he hasn't mentioned it! 
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:42 ] |
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He started it! |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:10 ] |
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It starts? That's unusual. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:29 ] |
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Get fucked, you The engine is absolutely fine (and I'm still umm-ing and ahh-ing over dropping it into my Tomcat, but I don't think I've got the time). |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:14 ] |
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krazywookie wrote: Bobbyaro wrote: So bought a Toyota Auris, picked it up Wednesday gone. It is (semi)-auto, and I have noticed there is a clunk from the front of the car when I go from drive to neutral, or from having my foot on the accelerator to not. Any one know if this is normal for an auto? Anything to worry about? I'd get it looked at, could be an engine mount away or exhaust touching or something simple like that. meant to say at the time, but this was an engine mount, and it took them 2 days to diagnose with the car in front of them, so top diagnosis KW! The reason I remembered is because I have just had another engine mount replaced and a shock absorber. Still, that is why I got a car with a warranty. |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:55 ] |
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I keep looking longingly at BMW 650i's. |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:15 ] |
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Fine looking cars, the 6 series. Over on Briskoda.net one of the regulars with far more money than sense has transplanted a 2.5 TFSI engine from a TT-RS into a Skoda Yeti - 510 bhp in a small SUV is "interesting". http://www.autoevolution.com/news/most- ... 94749.html |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:27 ] |
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When I was at school, one of my mate's brothers and his friends put a large Cosworth engine into a Ford Popular and (I forget all the details), it was rear wheel drive. It could pull wheelies! |
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 22:21 ] |
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#winning Still can't figure out how to post pictures on my phone
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 22:21 ] |
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Oh wait! Yes I can! WooHoo! |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 22:29 ] |
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Vroom! |
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Tue Apr 28, 2015 22:41 ] |
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Mizzade it my sizzelf BIIITCH. I have been watching trailer Park boys. I apologise. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:17 ] |
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To Germany! Attachment: route.png
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:21 ] |
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If I ever find my car keys. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:33 ] |
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Found the fuckers! |
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