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Author:  zaphod79 [ Wed May 23, 2018 10:43 ]
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Kern wrote:
It is a curious natural phenomenon that any cassette tape left in a car for an extended period of time will become Queen's first Greatest Hits album.


I am so looking forward to the Good Omens TV series.
Author:  markg [ Wed May 23, 2018 11:36 ]
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Currently looking at Mk5 GTi Golves on Autotrader. Fancy a change to something a bit more fun but that won't lose too much money. From reading around these seem fairly well-regarded incarnation of the GTi. Seems like I can get a decent one for £5-6k or so.

Was looking at this one but can't quite figure out of they've tried to photoshop out some fag burns or something from the driver's seat:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 4165607296

Not necessarily a deal-breaker but hmm.
Author:  Findus Fop [ Wed May 23, 2018 11:54 ]
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markg wrote:
Currently looking at Mk5 GTi Golves on Autotrader. Fancy a change to something a bit more fun but that won't lose too much money. From reading around these seem fairly well-regarded incarnation of the GTi. Seems like I can get a decent one for £5-6k or so.

Was looking at this one but can't quite figure out of they've tried to photoshop out some fag burns or something from the driver's seat:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 4165607296

Not necessarily a deal-breaker but hmm.


Ha. I think you're right. The damage itself isn't something that would necessarily be a deal-breaker, but for me that kind of deceitful behavior from a seller would make it a no-go.
Author:  markg [ Wed May 23, 2018 12:03 ]
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He has a lot of really good genuine looking feedback from verified customers, though. He just phoned me after I filled in the form to get a valuation on my car from them, he was pretty chill and not pushy sounding. I mentioned the seat and he said it was like gum or something stuck in there, they're going to try and sort it.

I always do this, though. Decide to look for a car, decide what sort I want, go on Autotrader, find one that looks ok and then become convinced that it is in fact "the one" and that if I let it get away I'll never find another one like it and be condemned to eternal regret.
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed May 23, 2018 12:07 ]
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Looks tidy mate, you going for a test drive?
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed May 23, 2018 12:11 ]
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Check around the passenger side on the front reg plate, looks like it's been pulled out.
Author:  markg [ Wed May 23, 2018 12:18 ]
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Yeah I noticed that too, but on the video it just looks like the reg plate itself is just bent for some reason. But yeah it could have had a bump.

If I can't talk myself out of it by then I'll probably go and have a look this weekend.
Author:  myp [ Wed May 23, 2018 12:53 ]
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It'll be a step up from the Jazz.
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed May 23, 2018 12:54 ]
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Where is Cavey?
Author:  DavPaz [ Wed May 23, 2018 12:57 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Where is Cavey?

If he hibernates 6 months out of 12, it extends his lifespan
Author:  Grim... [ Wed May 23, 2018 13:01 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Where is Cavey?

We banned him.
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed May 23, 2018 13:13 ]
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4 reelz?
Author:  Cras [ Wed May 23, 2018 13:19 ]
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Yeah. By his request, so he could avoid being tempted to log back in and argue about stuff, and obviously with the offer to unban on request.
Author:  Trooper [ Wed May 23, 2018 13:48 ]
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Petrol is pricey, innit.

I filled up once every two or three weeks, at the same place each time. Paid 7p more a litre this time!
Author:  myp [ Wed May 23, 2018 14:54 ]
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Trooper wrote:
Petrol is pricey, innit.

I filled up once every two or three weeks, at the same place each time. Paid 7p more a litre this time!

No idea, I'm diesel now. Hypothetically, if I ever get this car.
Author:  Squirt [ Wed May 23, 2018 14:54 ]
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Cras wrote:
Yeah. By his request, so he could avoid being tempted to log back in and argue about stuff, and obviously with the offer to unban on request.


The new Porsche SUVs are the best cars they've ever made.

/CaveyBait
Author:  myp [ Wed May 23, 2018 14:56 ]
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Cras wrote:
Yeah. By his request, so he could avoid being tempted to log back in and argue about stuff, and obviously with the offer to unban on request.

What a snowflake needing such special treatment. Just have some self-restraint, man!

Probably for the best. I had to put him on ignore so I wasn't tempted to argue with him anymore. It's a shame as I get on with him well IRL.
Author:  TheVision [ Wed May 23, 2018 17:24 ]
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I'm going on holiday on Friday and I've got to try and fit a windbreaker in the car to take with us.

Of course, it won't fit as the poles are quite long. Do you reckon it would be safe enough if I tie it to the roof rails on the Nissan Qashqai? We haven't got a roof box or anything that fancy, it's just the standard rails that are fixed on the car. We've only got to travel about 250 miles.
Author:  flis [ Wed May 23, 2018 17:27 ]
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TheVision wrote:
I'm going on holiday on Friday and I've got to try and fit a windbreaker in the car to take with us.

Of course, it won't fit as the poles are quite long. Do you reckon it would be safe enough if I tie it to the roof rails on the Nissan Qashqai? We haven't got a roof box or anything that fancy, it's just the standard rails that are fixed on the car. We've only got to travel about 250 miles.


Can you lash it to one of the roof rails with cable ties? Bring a knife to get it off with, obviously.
Author:  markg [ Wed May 23, 2018 17:34 ]
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It would be fine, why wouldn't it? Unless you were planning on lashing it to the roof rails erected.
Author:  TheVision [ Wed May 23, 2018 17:36 ]
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Ace! I was going to use cable ties... Might have to get some more tomorrow though. I do have rope but my knot tying skills are a bit ropey.
Author:  Zardoz [ Wed May 23, 2018 21:18 ]
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Reef knot at both ends.

Left over right, right over left. Easy.
Author:  MaliA [ Wed May 23, 2018 22:00 ]
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Zardoz wrote:
Reef knot at both ends.

Left over right, right over left. Easy.


Zip tie it.
Author:  BikNorton [ Thu May 24, 2018 20:54 ]
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My new Skoda salesperson sent me an email with a link to a video of her sat in front of a superb letting me know my car was built last week and is now on its way over (well, "is waiting", but that was two days ago, by now it should be sitting on the beach in Dover trying to not be set on fire by Theresa May).

Everyone I've shown it to thinks it's a great touch, I think it's a tacky gimmick, but hey, my car is built and they've let me know, so yay!
Author:  BikNorton [ Thu May 24, 2018 20:57 ]
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Helen got an email from her land rover salesperson saying "ring me to come and have a look at your lovely new car and arrange a handover!", but they immediately fucked off on holiday for a week so that's nice, and today some valve caps arrived in the post.

I dunno if that's like a mafia thing, or if we wait long enough eventually we'll have all the bits, or what.

It doesn't actually matter that she's buggered off, bar the principle, as Helen posted the mx5's v5c to update the address literally 2 hours before the email arrived.
Author:  Squirt [ Fri May 25, 2018 11:16 ]
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BikNorton wrote:
Helen got an email from her land rover salesperson saying "ring me to come and have a look at your lovely new car and arrange a handover!", but they immediately fucked off on holiday for a week so that's nice, and today some valve caps arrived in the post.

I dunno if that's like a mafia thing, or if we wait long enough eventually we'll have all the bits, or what.

It doesn't actually matter that she's buggered off, bar the principle, as Helen posted the mx5's v5c to update the address literally 2 hours before the email arrived.

Have you accidentally signed up to a PieceWorks car, and you'll get it in 7,000 installments, each with a fascinating magazine, at just £5.99 per edition?
Author:  flis [ Fri May 25, 2018 17:25 ]
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We built a car showroom for "premium brand" cars recently, it's multi franchise so the one-up-manship is ridiculous. A feature light above one of the car display areas costs more than a new Hyundai, and you could buy an Audi R8 for the price of one of the manufacturers branded furniture.

One of the fancy brands is sending over its new 4x4, allegedly. It comes with an optional picnic basket for £20k - again, allegedly.

Naturally, once it's full of fancy cars I'll go back up and have a look.
Author:  flis [ Fri May 25, 2018 17:27 ]
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The tape/aux thing works a treat, by the way! I'm not sure the sound quantity is affected by it anymore than it is by the tinny little door speakers, anyway.
Author:  myp [ Fri May 25, 2018 18:00 ]
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I have the Octavia finally! It still needs some things doing but he'd rather I have it as with the bank holiday and the bereavement I wouldn't have it until late next week, so he's going to call me when the parts arrive and I'll go back with it.

Gosh it's slow, even compared with the Bora. :(
Author:  Grim... [ Fri May 25, 2018 19:33 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
and the bereavement

Wait, what?
Author:  flis [ Fri May 25, 2018 19:40 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
and the bereavement

Wait, what?


Garage man died.
Author:  Trooper [ Fri May 25, 2018 19:41 ]
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flis wrote:
Grim... wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
and the bereavement

Wait, what?


Garage man died.


And you tried to buy his car that he no longer needs
Author:  Grim... [ Fri May 25, 2018 22:22 ]
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Trooper wrote:
flis wrote:
Grim... wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
and the bereavement

Wait, what?


Garage man died.


And you tried to buy his car that he no longer needs

Oh yeah! I thought it was someone from his family or something.
Author:  myp [ Sat May 26, 2018 10:16 ]
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Finally sold the Clio cup spoiler I bought five years ago and never resprayed and fitted.

The Post Office and Parcel Force have managed to lose it between them.
Author:  Grim... [ Sat May 26, 2018 14:26 ]
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Was it insured?
Author:  myp [ Sat May 26, 2018 14:53 ]
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Grim... wrote:
Was it insured?

Yes, but it's still annoying.
Author:  TheVision [ Sat May 26, 2018 16:38 ]
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Easy thing to lose I imagine. :facepalm:
Author:  myp [ Sun May 27, 2018 12:57 ]
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I know I'm used to faster cars and have never really driven a turbo diesel before, but are they meant to struggle on the motorway at 80mph? There's a slight incline between J25 and J26 on the M1 and with my foot down I slowed from 80 to 70.

Is this normal or does it sound like some kind of turbo issue? No way does it feel like 110bhp. More like 70.
Author:  DavPaz [ Sun May 27, 2018 13:07 ]
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My 2ltr turbo diesel is fine at 80 even uphill. Is the turbo working?
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun May 27, 2018 13:14 ]
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No, that’s not right. First off, what trim level do you have?
If it’s a Elegance or L&K it will be the 110bhp engine. Classic or Ambiente will be the 90bhp TDI or a non turbo SDI.
Either way, both should happily cruise at 80 up a slight hill.

Sounds like you could have a boost leak, or sticking vanes on the turbo, faulty N75 valve or a faulty MAF all of which will cause a lack of power.
Reading fault codes will point you in the right direction.

I had a 110bhp Octavia and you should feel a nice big shove of torque if you accelerate to about 1900rpm in second and it shouldn’t feel slow.
Author:  myp [ Sun May 27, 2018 13:18 ]
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Yeah it's the Elegance 110PS version. It's just slow slow slow.

I'll call the garage on Tuesday. Jesus Christ I am not doing well with cars.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun May 27, 2018 18:20 ]
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I'd also recommend registering on briskoda.net
There's plenty of very knowledgeable people on there, and you might find someone nearby with a code reader that can see if any faults are being logged.

They aren't rocket fast, but they have a big old fashioned TDI surge as the boost comes in and shouldn't feel at all sluggish.
Author:  myp [ Sun May 27, 2018 18:37 ]
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It reminds me of my 1 litre Renault 5.
Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun May 27, 2018 18:54 ]
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Sounds like you’ve lost all boost. I’ve been in an SDI and that was sloooooow.
Author:  myp [ Sun May 27, 2018 18:57 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Sounds like you’ve lost all boost. I’ve been in an SDI and that was sloooooow.

Yeah my dad had a 2001 SDI Classic and said it was very slow. He's now got an 08 plate TDI and says it's a lot faster.

I'll be happy if this is the case as it's too slow for me right now. Like getting up to 40 on my road takes effort.
Author:  Zardoz [ Sun May 27, 2018 22:33 ]
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As mentioned already it shouldn’t feel like that at all Myp. Doesn’t exactly sound like the sticky vanes problem I had as my car would boost happily until it was under heavy load in third then it would trigger limp mode. Get the garage to look into it mate. Hopefully something easy to remedy.
Author:  Zardoz [ Sun May 27, 2018 22:37 ]
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Other common things with these TDi’s are blocked EGR valves and sticking actuator arms.
Author:  BikNorton [ Wed May 30, 2018 17:25 ]
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It's amazing how much the service at a car dealer improves when you're arriving to check over a car and sign the finance, not just make it you're interested.

Half an hour early and I'm being plied with not just tea but loads of free cake.

If only it was my car not Helen's, and we could have it today :'( -they want to inspect the mx5 and hand over tomorrow or Friday for some reason.
Author:  BikNorton [ Wed May 30, 2018 17:29 ]
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My sister's octavia TDI decided to drop a piece of turbo vane into the cat, for some reason. But I'm pretty certain you'd know if that had happened.
Author:  BikNorton [ Wed May 30, 2018 17:39 ]
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Meanwhile, sitting here I get a call from Skoda saying mine's finally reached the port at Embden after being built two weeks ago, so still another 3-4 weeks. Having to drag a car from Solihull to droitwich is apparently a much simpler proposition than from Czech. Who knew!
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