Gas Guzzling Money Pits

GazChap · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 13:33

Of course

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

Fabia sounds like a very intimate vajazzle.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5146

Mimi wrote:

Fabia sounds like a very intimate vajazzle.

Are there vajazzles that aren’t intimate?

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Mimi wrote:

Fabia sounds like a very intimate vajazzle.

Are there vajazzles that aren’t intimate?

No, but I guess a normal vajazzle just adorns the forward surface, the mons pubis if you will... a fabia, would require a parting of the legs for the full disco effect, which I would call it a very intimate vajazzle; not as intimate as a Cuterus, but moreso than your common vajazzle.

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6509

It's the Fablopians that are truly intimate.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

That’s just mood lighting. They provide a womb with a view.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 15:24

Let's get it right for the thread: VAGazzle.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 15:34

Cavey wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Cavey wrote:

Not my bag to be honest mate. Nice concept for sure, shame these were made at the absolute worst tail end of the British Leyland nationalised disaster-era that put paid to our home grown and owned volume car makers. “Build quality issues”, it’s fair to say.

The engineering lives on, though: It's odd to think that the engine in the Exciting Rover also powers Caterhams, the larger version Elises and the 45's heater controls are found in Zondas.

Oh, we were great engineers, sure enough. One has only to think of the Mini, the Comet jet, Blue Streak rocket and any number of other stuff besides. Nationalisation and the unions destroyed our ability to actually make any of it to any degree of proficiency though, unfortunately.

It's as if EXCITING ROVER heard you! It started, ran like a dog for a while before cutting out. Restarting it was fine and it was lumpy before settling down. Cleared codes and ran it 15 miles and it hasn't happened again. Stop talking Britain Down, Cavey! I need to get about!

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 15:43

Have you changed that fuel filter yet?

Cavey · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 15:45

MaliA wrote:

Stop talking Britain Down, Cavey! I need to get about!

TAKE BACK CONTROL OF TEH ROVER

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 16:06

Phoenix Venture Holdings tried that. It didn't go well.

Cavey · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 16:25

Yep. The tale of British Leyland/Rover isn't a happy one, to say the least.

I actually bought a Rover 200 (a 2 litre direct injection "base" spec diesel), back in 1999, in a patriotic fit of pique.

Oh man, how misguided that was, what an absolute turd that car was (sorry Mali)
Only the Mondeo was worse.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 16:30

I had a 627 Vitesse Fastback when I was 20, and I loved it to death.

That's the one that was merrily idling away in the car park when I came back from doing some shopping, despite me having switched it off and still having the keys in my hand.

DBSnappa · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 16:46

Grim... wrote:

I had a 627 Vitesse Fastback when I was 20, and I loved it to death.

That's the one that was merrily idling away in the car park when I came back from doing some shopping, despite me having switched it off and still having the keys in my hand.

Excellent. It was warming itself up for you. Is that an "8"27, though?

DBSnappa · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 16:51

Get your wallet out @Cras

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... al/8166268

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Lordy that's a lovely creature

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 17:04

DBSnappa wrote:

Grim... wrote:

I had a 627 Vitesse Fastback when I was 20, and I loved it to death.
That's the one that was merrily idling away in the car park when I came back from doing some shopping, despite me having switched it off and still having the keys in my hand.

Excellent. It was warming itself up for you. Is that an "8"27, though?

Ah, maybe.

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6509

A neighbour had a Rover 3500 back when I was a young 'un. I remember thinking it looked AWESOME.

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 17:26

Zardoz wrote:

Have you changed that fuel filter yet?

<shuffles feet>

Just ordered one.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Feb 21, 2018 18:20

Might just do the trick

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5146

Mimi wrote:

That’s just mood lighting. They provide a womb with a view.

Hehehehe!

I was also pleasantly surprised to find that Cuterus was a fairly safe search on google.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

Why on earth did you google it?!?

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

Haha, I just googled it, too!

There’s nothing more cuterus than your uterus.... I’m sorry I ovary acted. :DD

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

Mimi wrote:

Haha, I just googled it, too!

There’s nothing more cuterus than your uterus.... I’m sorry I ovary acted. :DD

Applause.gif

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4668

DBSnappa wrote:

Ooof. This has to be the very definition of a gas guzzling money pit.

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... ne/8386656

I remember wandering around the West End early one Saturday morning, I think it was Cavendish St (I lived in the West End for a couple of years). It was very quiet until I heard this delicious growling noise from several streets away, stopping to look, one of these in BRG came trundling past a few moments later.

That carphone tho :ninja:

Cavey · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:49

DBSnappa wrote:

Get your wallet out @Cras

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... al/8166268

Yeah, that’s one thing Cras and I can still agree on: I adore Americana and most especially their classic cars and bikes. Fabulous, and a wonderfully two-fingered, off-message salute at today’s absurd eco-obsessed, swivel-eyed world.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:12

I'm not sure how much they were sticking it to the man of today when it was built 50 years ago.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

They were visionaries.

Cavey · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:18

Grim... wrote:

I'm not sure how much they were sticking it to the man of today when it was built 50 years ago.

But it is sticking your fingers up driving one now.
Obviously.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:23

Perfect car for short journeys around London.

DBSnappa · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:13

Zardoz wrote:

Perfect car for short journeys around London.

You laugh, but the new clean air initiative that's being proposed means that my two elderly hot hatches (in which I do a combined 4k miles PA) are going to be taxed punitively because of their age. So, to drive my 18 year old Clio sport, with it's 2l engine off my drive onto the road is going to cost me £12.50 every time. If, however, I buy something made after 2005, with a 5l V8, I won't be charged. Not that I'm looking

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:15

DBSnappa · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:18

Heh. It's on the list, though to be fair I'm going more down the comfort and refinement route as driving in London is deeply tedious at the best of times
[edit] Nice colour, that.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:20

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:21

Diesel Cayenne

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:35

Move to the north and drive round in modern classics like Mali and I.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:49

Zardoz wrote:

Move to the north and drive round in modern classics like Mali and I.

I wouldn't say either of you were modern.

MaliA · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:49

Zardoz wrote:

Move to the north and drive round in modern classics like Mali and I.

I'm 25!

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32619

DBSnappa wrote:

So, to drive my 18 year old Clio sport, with it's 2l engine off my drive onto the road is going to cost me £12.50 every time.

World's tiniest violin playing for people who live in inner zone 2

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Cavey wrote:

DBSnappa wrote:

Get your wallet out @Cras

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... al/8166268

Yeah, that’s one thing Cras and I can still agree on

Also wine and Iron Maiden.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:34

Walk to the Hills! :metul:

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4668

Grim... wrote:

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Hi

So Much Want.

There's a yellow one with black OTT stripes that's been sat on one of the dealership forecourts for a good couple of weeks now. It's really tempting to totally ruin my family's finances for the next three to five years. Bloody kids >:|

Cavey · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:17

Sir Taxalot wrote:

So Much Want.

There's a yellow one with black OTT stripes that's been sat on one of the dealership forecourts for a good couple of weeks now. It's really tempting to totally ruin my family's finances for the next three to five years. Bloody kids >:|

It's glorious isn't it?
Mind you, it has to be the V8 (not the Mondeo engine), and black - with extra loud, custom-made, titanium decatted exhausts (and remap, Stage 1+) for maximum swivel-o-meter annoy points. Bask in glorious contempt, it's great! I do!

Shame we don't get the fabulous flat plane crank V8 Shelby GT350 in the UK, that's a *real* 'Stang. Any car that has a hooded cobra rearing up on the engine intake and steering boss is a default-win for me.

No, Hyundai ain't making one of these babies any time soon, and not a washing machine electric motor or "fake noise" in sight neither. Not even a turbo. *This* is what it's all about; don't you just want to grab that great, black beast by its brawny neck and try to master and tame the snarling brute?

https://www.ford.com/performance/gt350/

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

There's a Shelby approved company in the US that make 'new' '67 GT500s. And they'll make them RHD. 'Only' $250K.

I want one so hard.

Cavey · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 13:06

I feel your pain, buddy.
If I win the lottery I'll buy you one!

The Dodge Charger was always my absolute dream car (and still is, obv.).
Prices have gone utterly stratospheric, sadly.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Just look:

https://www.classic-recreations.com/she ... 00s-specs/

Cavey · **Posted:** Fri Feb 23, 2018 13:15

Droooool. Fantastic; that's art to me, more than any pretentious shite at the Tate Modern could ever be.
These cars were conceived at a time of great enlightenment and bold optimism for the future, and it shows - in stark contrast to today's increasingly moribund, boring, emasculated, mean-spirited offerings, borne of far more pessimistic, doom-laden and paranoid times. Man, it shows.

Driving one of these in '69 with money in your pocket with your girl riding shotgun - on a hot, balmy Californian evening, on empty, inviting roads; ripping up the tarmac, with not a care in the world. It must've been fantastic; I belong in this era, not today’s navel-gazing, self-obsessed, endlessly apologetic and puritanical mess.

Hardly in the same league, but time to wheel the Harley out methinks; it's cold, but at least it's sunny, the sky is blue, it’s American, big and black, and it’s very, very loud. 'There's no replacement for displacement', right?

BikNorton · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 10074

It turns out the Skoda Kodiaq is pretty reasonable even in 1.4TSI form, at least for our needs, and the Superb Sportline 280 is a nice, gargantuan estate more suited to the squirt to 60 on country lanes than my 535d.

Meanwhile Jaguar sent an email at 5pm saying our test drives of Epace and Disco Sport at 1030 tomorrow have been cancelled for vague reasons, soz.

So yeah, jaguar aren't earning their extra 5-10k per vehicle here.

myp · **Posted:** Sat Feb 24, 2018 20:07

Skodiaq

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5146

Do you need the extra room or will a Karoq do? That gets the 1.5 instead of .4?

You could also wait for the Cupra version on the Ateca and get 300bhp in the same size car.

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