Topic: What Car Do You Own/Drive?

[Medellin]

jesus

del boy would make some profit then

got a capri ghia off boycie in 1990 for 400 nicker. 27 years later he could make some money on that investment

Wish i could muster up a boycie laugh 

These are probably near to what i had..

[paulrazor]

Wish i could muster up a boycie laugh 

These are probably near to what i had..

haha i am always doing that laugh

my folks might have had that blue one or that type. true story it was stolen outside a church one day when my folks came out of mass. was later found that day, luckily the robber had stopped in a petrol station so they got it back full (was empty when it got pinched) haha

[gav91v]

If anybody could help me this would be much appreciated.

I took my car (Renault Clio) to Halfords for a free check, as I felt something wrong with the steering. Turns out I need a new track rod end, as it has been worn down. Halfords have quoted me £130 for this.

This is my first car, so therefore I am not really clued up on how much these things should cost. Is this a normal price, or would it be wise to ask around local garages and see if they offer a lower price?

[John C]

Is that a Dolomite mate? I loved them, wooden dash, velour seats and twin headlights.

[Medellin]

Is that a Dolomite mate? I loved them, wooden dash, velour seats and twin headlights.

Yeah John, the one i had wasn't the 'sprint' version but was still rapid with an 1850 under the bonnet.
Feckin criminal what i let both go for when you look back & i actually thought i got good deals too at the time which compounds it.
I must be hitting that crisis in life to be going retro..at least its not a sprts car eh!
Pining for a Cortina Mk5 Crusader now..what the fuck is all that about?

[rob1966]

Yeah John, the one i had wasn't the 'sprint' version but was still rapid with an 1850 under the bonnet.
Feckin criminal what i let both go for when you look back & i actually thought i got good deals too at the time which compounds it.
I must be hitting that crisis in life to be going retro..at least its not a sprts car eh!
Pining for a Cortina Mk5 Crusader now..what the fuck is all that about?

Mate of my Dads had an 1850HL, very quick car. I learnt a lot about cars working on my mates 1500TC and various Cortinas as a teenager.

The older cars just look better. You can tell them apart, whereas the modern stuff all looks the same. The nearest Ford got to cars looking like clones was the MK2 Granada and the MK V Cortina, now the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo all share the same look.

Im into my bikes, I've a 1992 Honda Fireblade and an 1999 Yamaha R1. The modern stuff just doesn't do it for me.

[paulrazor]

If anybody could help me this would be much appreciated.

I took my car (Renault Clio) to Halfords for a free check, as I felt something wrong with the steering. Turns out I need a new track rod end, as it has been worn down. Halfords have quoted me £130 for this.

This is my first car, so therefore I am not really clued up on how much these things should cost. Is this a normal price, or would it be wise to ask around local garages and see if they offer a lower price?

do a google and see what the price is for a part

ebay was all i could see and it seems like the part should be 20 tops so i dont think thats a great price you were quoted. shop around

if there is a shop near you that sells parts etc go visit them

[gravy red]

Wish i could muster up a boycie laugh 

These are probably near to what i had..

That's a 2.0 litre Dolomite Sprint....Lovely car, I had one. Over-drive on the gear box as well, I thought that was the best thing ever, and that car could drift for a heavy old lump (or was it I couldn't handle it as I was about 21-22 years old).

[gravy red]

Mate of my Dads had an 1850HL, very quick car. I learnt a lot about cars working on my mates 1500TC and various Cortinas as a teenager.

The older cars just look better. You can tell them apart, whereas the modern stuff all looks the same. The nearest Ford got to cars looking like clones was the MK2 Granada and the MK V Cortina, now the Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo all share the same look.

Im into my bikes, I've a 1992 Honda Fireblade and an 1999 Yamaha R1. The modern stuff just doesn't do it for me.

Those are 2 very rare bikes (especially the Blade). Look after them mate, don't see many on the road anymore (apart from the odd R1, age wise i'm on about)

I know what you mean about modern bikes...what's your thoughts on the MV Augusta F4 RC? beautiful beast in my opinion.

[gav91v]

do a google and see what the price is for a part

ebay was all i could see and it seems like the part should be 20 tops so i dont think thats a great price you were quoted. shop around

if there is a shop near you that sells parts etc go visit them

Thank you for that. I did think it seemed a bit excessive when they said

[paulrazor]

Thank you for that. I did think it seemed a bit excessive when they said

yeah they were plenty of sites

however i didnt know the exact car or your reg so im sure there are places you can look

if your stuck even buy the part online and pay them labour? or pay someone else the labour?

[Buck Pete]

Those are 2 very rare bikes (especially the Blade). Look after them mate, don't see many on the road anymore (apart from the odd R1, age wise i'm on about)

I know what you mean about modern bikes...what's your thoughts on the MV Augusta F4 RC? beautiful beast in my opinion.

The first edition Fireblade is one of the nicest looking road bikes ever!

I remember like yesterday the first time I saw one.  Was sat on the Barbican in Plymouth. A red hot Sunday afternoon. People sat around drinking and chilling.  A lad rides slowly though the masses of people on a Fireblade with the orange and black 'Urban Tiger' Livery. Helmet off and top half of leathers down.

Wow - What a head turner.  Anyone who had a remote interest in bikes was envious that day. Cool bastard he was and I don't mid admitting as a 21 year old I was jealous

[rob1966]

The Fireblade is currently in boxes and the wardrobe as I've pulled it apart for a full restoration. Its going back into its original colours (currently wears Rothmans bodywork). This is how it should look when done




The R1 has been used as a year round commuter, so needs a bit of TLC to get back to full glory. I've got the time now as I've now got an X-Type Jag as my daily driver

[gav91v]

yeah they were plenty of sites

however i didnt know the exact car or your reg so im sure there are places you can look

if your stuck even buy the part online and pay them labour? or pay someone else the labour?

Having gone through them, will go with buying the part online and getting somebody to fit it. There are plenty of garages near me. I did mention to Halfords that as this was my first car, I wasn't an expert on cars, so in future I don't think I will mention that. Thanks again

[paulrazor]

Having gone through them, will go with buying the part online and getting somebody to fit it. There are plenty of garages near me. I did mention to Halfords that as this was my first car, I wasn't an expert on cars, so in future I don't think I will mention that. Thanks again

i know the feeling

i told a garage i wanted shot of my car which needed a new engine (even though i was in the process of replacing this engine). they nearly ran me out of the place. it was a horrible experience actually!

getting a car this week and trading in, didnt mention the replaced engine.

[rob1966]

If anybody could help me this would be much appreciated.

I took my car (Renault Clio) to Halfords for a free check, as I felt something wrong with the steering. Turns out I need a new track rod end, as it has been worn down. Halfords have quoted me £130 for this.

This is my first car, so therefore I am not really clued up on how much these things should cost. Is this a normal price, or would it be wise to ask around local garages and see if they offer a lower price?

Have a look to see if you have a GSF car parts near you. If you register your email address with them, you get an immediate 30% discount - I always get 40% discounts with them. You will be paying around £20 (pre discount) for the track rod end. Then you need to ask a local garage (who do tracking) how much they'll charge to fit it. The tracking will need to be done as part of the job.

[John C]

Yeah John, the one i had wasn't the 'sprint' version but was still rapid with an 1850 under the bonnet.

The HL's were brilliant (Hi-Line I think it meant), the Sprint engines were a nightmare but fast as fuck. I was in a community college workshop a few years ago that was restoring a Dolomite. It was a smaller car than I remembered and was tempted to keep in touch to see what they would sell it for.

I had 2 Spitfire's back in the day

[rob1966]

Those are 2 very rare bikes (especially the Blade). Look after them mate, don't see many on the road anymore (apart from the odd R1, age wise i'm on about)

I know what you mean about modern bikes...what's your thoughts on the MV Augusta F4 RC? beautiful beast in my opinion.

I love the looks of the Italian bikes in general anyway. The MV is a gorgeous piece of kit, similar in looks to a Panigale but better executed.

If i had the money I'd get an old Ducati 888. Rode an 851 back in the day and it blew me away the amount of torque it had

[Upinsmoke]

Picking up my new 'dad car' Volvo tomorrow

Is that the v40?

[Medellin]

One of my brothers had a Granada Consul,it kept veering to the left..at every petrol station! 
To ths day the HL was something i hadn't took much notice of & would have guessed High Luxury or something daft,things you never knew eh..
I would defo offend bikers if i told you what bike i would get if i ever took up biking..best keep quiet onthat one.

[rob1966]

Doesn't matter what you ride, it's riding that counts.

[Phil M]

Doesn't matter what you ride, it's riding that counts.

That's what she said.

[cornishscouser92]

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703163341524?model=GOLF&make=VOLKSWAGEN&radius=200&advertising-location=at_cars&year-from=2004&postcode=pl253ta&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=New&fuel-type=Diesel&page=1

What do you guys make of this? High mielage but no advisories on recent MOT. Worth a punt or avoid?

[Phil M]

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703163341524?model=GOLF&make=VOLKSWAGEN&radius=200&advertising-location=at_cars&year-from=2004&postcode=pl253ta&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=New&fuel-type=Diesel&page=1

What do you guys make of this? High mileage but no advisories on recent MOT. Worth a punt or avoid?

Seems reasonable. It's a 13 year old motor. Usual checks advised, for HPI and if it was  CAT C or D before etc. Otherwise take a mechanic if you're not mechanically minded and check her out thoroughly mate.

[rob1966]

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703163341524?model=GOLF&make=VOLKSWAGEN&radius=200&advertising-location=at_cars&year-from=2004&postcode=pl253ta&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=New&fuel-type=Diesel&page=1

What do you guys make of this? High mielage but no advisories on recent MOT. Worth a punt or avoid?

Failed in Feb, movement in wishbone and advisory of engine management light on, this advisory has been on the last 3 mots. https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

Diesel engines can do starship enterprise mileages and this car has been used regularly looking at the MOT's. Deffo worth a look

[paulrazor]

Got shot of my Passat

Now have a Ford focus titanium

Bought with 2500 miles 6 months old

5.5 year unlimited mileage warranty

[cornishscouser92]

Failed in Feb, movement in wishbone and advisory of engine management light on, this advisory has been on the last 3 mots. https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

Diesel engines can do starship enterprise mileages and this car has been used regularly looking at the MOT's. Deffo worth a look

Gonna ring and see when the cambelt was last done etc

[Upinsmoke]

Ended up ordering the seat leon fr, 10 week wait though

[RJ320]

Read last week they're going to introduce some new fees for diesel cars, any truth to it? If so, down the drain goes my plans to buy a decent diesel in August.

[rob1966]

Read last week they're going to introduce some new fees for diesel cars, any truth to it? If so, down the drain goes my plans to buy a decent diesel in August.

From 2019 it's going to cost £12.50 a day to drive into central London and other major cities talking of doing the same. Tell you to buy diesel, then penalise you for it, stupid c*nts. They want to charge trucks something like £100. Haulage companies should tell the government to go fuck themselves and refuse to deliver anything, London will run out of food in a week.

Successive government have done nothing to improve transport, it's a joke.

[TomDcs]

The first edition Fireblade is one of the nicest looking road bikes ever!

I remember like yesterday the first time I saw one.  Was sat on the Barbican in Plymouth. A red hot Sunday afternoon. People sat around drinking and chilling.  A lad rides slowly though the masses of people on a Fireblade with the orange and black 'Urban Tiger' Livery. Helmet off and top half of leathers down.

Wow - What a head turner.  Anyone who had a remote interest in bikes was envious that day. Cool bastard he was and I don't mid admitting as a 21 year old I was jealous

Lad up the road I grew up on had that bike, 900rr. Everyone was jealous still looks good now.

[Thomas]

[Buck Pete]

Ordered an Astra GTC Special Edition from Arnold Clark in June last year. Due to some parts firm in Poland going bust it's still not arrived!!!

They have been fucking me about for months.

Just seen that Arnold died yesterday.

Might turn up at his funeral Alan Partridge style and start harassing his widow

Anyone got a battery for an Ericsson?

[liversaint]

Ordered an Astra GTC Special Edition from Arnold Clark in June last year. Due to some parts firm in Poland going bust it's still not arrived!!!

They have been fucking me about for months.

Just seen that Arnold died yesterday.

Might turn up at his funeral Alan Partridge style and start harassing his widow

Anyone got a battery for an Ericsson?

Ask her  how well did she know the deceased...

[TomDcs]

I'm glad I've been thorough (aka slow and lazy) in my search for a new car. All this talk about diesel free cities (and £20 per day charges) is a bit mad and making me think carefully about what to go for/actually have no idea though.

[Spezialo]

Any one have a car on finance in Liverpool/Merseyside? Somewhere cheap amd doesnt rip you off?

Thanks

[[new username under construction]]

Whats the deal with PCP i'm hearing about? Are we all going to get huge refunds on cars purchased with PCP?

[so kop end lad]

I currently drive an Audi A3 saloon but I'm thinking of getting a Q5 now (need more room to take my 3 godsons out, more space for fishing gear etc)

Anybody have one?

Living in London would it be best to go for a petrol one?

[so kop end lad]

Whats the deal with PCP i'm hearing about? Are we all going to get huge refunds on cars purchased with PCP?

Let's hope so 💷💷

[TepidT2O]

I currently drive an Audi A3 saloon but I'm thinking of getting a Q5 now (need more room to take my 3 godsons out, more space for fishing gear etc)

Anybody have one?

Living in London would it be best to go for a petrol one?

My wife used to have one.


It was like driving a tank... the clutch was unbelievably heavy and clunky and it would stall on a whim if your foot wasn't bang the to the floor on the clutch.

I'm not sure if it was just that one or if they're all like that, but I hated driving it.