The Driving Thread

[Spikey M]

Don’t worry, I had to in the end. There wasn’t even room for me to be on the floor.

[John]

What the fuck? Are you stitching Nike trainers together or something? :D

He isn't sitting on the floor of his job you tit.

[Magic]

Lol @ Giggsy mixing this up with the job thread.

3 weeks since I've been caught speeding:

a) camera was faulty or not responding
b) the NIP is still with the leasing company
c) it's a summons, in which case they have around 6 months

[Spikey M]

Is Scotland different then? You’d get prosecuted for ‘failure to respond in relation to the identification of a driver’ down here.

[Magic]

Nah it doesn't apply if it's a lease car.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

What the fuck? Are you stitching Nike trainers together or something? :D

This really needs more acknowledgement. Absolutely outstanding.

[Giggles]

The pitfalls of skimming.

[SincereTheRebel]

Don't do it, Sincere. I picked it up and took it to a local garage to do the repairs and they charged me £80 all in.

They're crooks.

Just need a full service. They quoted me £170

[Spoonsky]

Where's that photo Yevrah

[Pepe]

Time to deal with the Neon. Still wondering whether I should try to get it repaired or just sell it to a junkyard.

[Pepe]

Anyone looking for a Civic?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-acura-integra-type-r/

[SincereTheRebel]

:drool:
I want to own a proper integra at some point.

[Giggles]

Were those shit lights only on American models?

[Spikey M]

Pepe’s taste in cars is worse than Phonics’ taste in shoes.

[Pepe]

I never said I liked it...

$40k+ for it is completely insane.

[John]

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/future-tech/porsche-has-ripped-nurburgring-lap-record-shreds-919

This seems a bit mental.

[-james-]

Watched the whole lap. My arsehole fell out just watching him go down the back straight at 370.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

If you didn't know any better you'd have sworn that footage was sped up.

[Baz]

The noise alone is pretty spectacular.

[niko_cee]

Is that like an IRL version of one of those red bull cheat cars you used to get on Gran Turismo? Assuming those things weren't real. Figments of Adrian Newey's imagination?

[Disco]

It's a Le Man car with all the limiters removed and extra downforce.

[Boydy]

Got caught by a speed camera the other day. :moop:

[niko_cee]

Yeah, I saw that in the article attached to the video. When it says it was set within an hour of the track opening, I assume there can't have been regular plodders pootling around. Imagine seeing tht thing come up behind you (you probably wouldn't see it).

[bruhnaldo]

Ya I'm sure Porsche rented the track out for the day.

[Baz]

Got caught by a speed camera the other day. :moop:How fast and what’s the limit? Is it a £100 and 3 points jobby or will they let you do a course to avoid the points and pay a [lower?] fee?

[Boydy]

It's £60 over here. Not sure if I can do the course instead of getting the points. Was doing 44 (apparently, didn't think I was over 40 tbh) in a 30. It was just at the edge of a 30 zone though where there's fuck all around and I always slow down when I actually get into the village properly. But they had one of those mobile camera vans sitting there.

It's my own fault though. It's just annoying that I get caught like that but I've been coming into the village from the other direction before where there are actually are often pedestrians and that, slowed down to 30 like I should and had arseholes overtaking me inside the 30. Never any fucking speed cameras around for that.

[Pepe]

Sold the Neon to a junkyard. Got $140 for it. :harold:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

F30 320i or 320d?

Has to be a manual though.

[Baz]

Always diesel.

[Pepe]

Neither.

[Lewis]

Having a diesel - now we know about the FRAUD - is probably a bit pointless unless you pile the miles onto it.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Neither.

Lowrider instead?

I did think about the Volvo S60 or Mazda 6 instead but keep coming back to the 3 series.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Having a diesel - now we know about the FRAUD - is probably a bit pointless unless you pile the miles onto it.
Well that's what I thought but it seems most talk up the diesel.

They also talk up the automatic but I find automatics boring as fuck.

[Giggles]

Always diesel.

You don't like driving then? Diesel is always for people who just see cars as a tool from getting from A to B.

I assume F30 is some BMW wankery name too @Mahow? You always here cunts with their E and F numbers here, only car model you hear it from the owners.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

You don't like driving then? Diesel is always for people who just see cars as a tool from getting from A to B.

I assume F30 is some BMW wankery name too @Mahow?

Latest 'generation' of 3 series. 2012 onwards.

[Baz]

You don't like driving then? Diesel is always for people who just see cars as a tool from getting from A to B.Not especially but I do a lot of it so wouldn't get anything else.

[Spikey M]

Professor Pepe needs to get a Volvo and be done with it.

[Pepe]

Lowrider instead?

I did think about the Volvo S60 or Mazda 6 instead but keep coming back to the 3 series.

I think the older ones are better cars, as well as cheaper. E46 probably the last good one. Alternatively, there is always the 135. :drool:

EDIT: The E30 is the best, of course.


Professor Pepe needs to get a Volvo and be done with it.

I'm considering buying another Fiat. :eyemouth:

[Pepe]

You don't like driving then? Diesel is always for people who just see cars as a tool from getting from A to B.

Wanting a manual but then going for diesel does sound a bit odd. Then again, once you're on the freeway it is all the same.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I think the older ones are better cars, as well as cheaper. E46 probably the last good one. Alternatively, there is always the 135. :drool:

EDIT: The E30 is the best, of course.



I'm considering buying another Fiat. :eyemouth:

Based on what I've put into Autotrader (petrol, manual, 2012 onwards, 50k miles or less, up to £18k, 1.8L+ etc) my options are the 3 series BMW 3 series, Mercedes C200, Audio A4 or the Mazda 6.

[Pepe]

I'd probably stick to the BMW out of those options. The Mazda 6 is a nice car but that sounds overpriced. Maybe for a Mazdaspeed one.

[Lewis]

What a way to find a car. Just buy the best Volkswagen you can find for ten grand if actual specifics mean that little.

[Pepe]

You're not impressing any ladies in a Volkswagen, which I assume is the main criteria here.

[Lewis]

He might with eight grand leftover to spend on chat room tokens.

[Baz]

:D

Get a Focus and be done with it.

[Giggles]

Professor Pepe needs to get a Volvo and be done with it.

A P3, in BMW wanker speak.

[Pepe]

I hate the wank-speak. It's the same for Mazda Miatas, where you have the NA, NB, NC, and ND (I think that's it.) Just tell me how old it is ffs.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

These are the 3's that look the most appealing:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806287936375?year-from=2011&transmission=Manual&radius=60&price-to=18000&postcode=sg49hr&sort=sponsored&maximum-mileage=50000&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=BMW&zero-to-60=TO_8&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&fuel-type=Petrol&body-type=Saloon&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807038064130?fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&zero-to-60=TO_8&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&body-type=Saloon&maximum-mileage=50000&year-from=2011&price-to=18000&postcode=sg49hr&transmission=Manual&sort=sponsored&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&radius=60&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806127405728?year-from=2011&transmission=Manual&radius=60&price-to=18000&postcode=sg49hr&sort=sponsored&maximum-mileage=50000&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=BMW&zero-to-60=TO_8&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&fuel-type=Petrol&body-type=Saloon&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201805146486255?body-type=Saloon&radius=60&postcode=sg49hr&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&zero-to-60=TO_8&sort=sponsored&fuel-type=Petrol&make=BMW&price-to=18000&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&year-from=2011&maximum-mileage=50000&transmission=Manual&advertising-location=at_cars&page=2

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807148435163?minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&make=BMW&maximum-mileage=50000&fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&transmission=Manual&body-type=Saloon&radius=60&postcode=sg49hr&sort=price-desc&year-from=2011&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-to=18000&zero-to-60=TO_8&page=1

I'm also not the biggest 'car guy' so the search parameters are probably bollocks (I just want a nice looking petrol manual that is fun to drive basically) but whatever.

[Shindig]

There's a bloke driving a GTR round town that I'm slightly jealous of. I never had Durham down as territory for flash cars but I'm seeing more Porshe and Lotus drivers.

[Pepe]

There are two guys with GTRs that go to the track frequently. Bloody fast cars. Last time one broke and had to be towed home. They had a hard time putting it on the truck since it was so low.

[Giggles]

Seen an M4 today and thought it was tidy until I seen a Guilia Quadrifoglio about ten minutes later. Those things look and sound amazing.

[Lewis]

I saw one of the new Honda NSXs the other day and pictures really don't do it justice. I was unsure on them, but they have serious presence in the flesh.

[Lewis]

These are the 3's that look the most appealing:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806287936375?year-from=2011&transmission=Manual&radius=60&price-to=18000&postcode=sg49hr&sort=sponsored&maximum-mileage=50000&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=BMW&zero-to-60=TO_8&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&fuel-type=Petrol&body-type=Saloon&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807038064130?fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&zero-to-60=TO_8&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&body-type=Saloon&maximum-mileage=50000&year-from=2011&price-to=18000&postcode=sg49hr&transmission=Manual&sort=sponsored&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&radius=60&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201806127405728?year-from=2011&transmission=Manual&radius=60&price-to=18000&postcode=sg49hr&sort=sponsored&maximum-mileage=50000&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=BMW&zero-to-60=TO_8&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&fuel-type=Petrol&body-type=Saloon&page=1

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201805146486255?body-type=Saloon&radius=60&postcode=sg49hr&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&zero-to-60=TO_8&sort=sponsored&fuel-type=Petrol&make=BMW&price-to=18000&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&year-from=2011&maximum-mileage=50000&transmission=Manual&advertising-location=at_cars&page=2

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807148435163?minimum-badge-engine-size=1.8&make=BMW&maximum-mileage=50000&fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&transmission=Manual&body-type=Saloon&radius=60&postcode=sg49hr&sort=price-desc&year-from=2011&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&price-to=18000&zero-to-60=TO_8&page=1

I'm also not the biggest 'car guy' so the search parameters are probably bollocks (I just want a nice looking petrol manual that is fun to drive basically) but whatever.

https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/515/ford-falcon

[Pepe]

Seen an M4 today and thought it was tidy until I seen a Guilia Quadrifoglio about ten minutes later. Those things look and sound amazing.

Alfas are sexy as fuck. Love them.


I saw one of the new Honda NSXs the other day and pictures really don't do it justice. I was unsure on them, but they have serious presence in the flesh.

Hybrid? GTFO.

Have yet to see one in person, but it does look good.


https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/515/ford-falcon

Perfect for the next TTH meet.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Alfas are sexy as fuck. Love them.



Hybrid? GTFO.

Have yet to see one in person, but it does look good.



Perfect for the next TTH meet.

https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/19/toyota-hiace

I think you'll find it's that.

[Pepe]

Paedo-mobile right there. Which reminds me, where is Magic? Don't think I've seen him post much lately.

[Magic]

Paedo-mobile right there. Which reminds me, where is Magic? Don't think I've seen him post much lately.

Busy generating revenue bro.

[Pepe]

Shame that none of it goes to you. :(

Good to know you're doing well MATE.

[Magic]

Jk.

Contemplating suicide.

[Baz]

I'm in the market for a car.

Any crappy runaround will do, not bothered about much beyond it having 5 doors and being manual.

What's wrong with this one (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807238703078?advertising-location=at_cars&transmission=Manual&minimum-seats=5&max-monthly-price=150&radius=20&yearly-mileage=6000&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&term=36&sort=mileage&postcode=wa94js&fuel-consumption=OVER_40&deposit=500&quantity-of-doors=4&min-monthly-price=0&page=1)?

[Giggles]

Do you need a big saloon?

EDIT: That's a real good price.

This too: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807288901938

[Giggles]

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/peugeot/508-2011/



What's goodNeatly styled.
Comfortable and easy to drive.
Economical diesel engines.

Awarded 5 Star NCAP safety rating: 90% Adult Protection, 87% Child Protection, 41% Pedestrian Protection and 97% Safety Assist, total average 79%.



What to watch out forInterior build-quality could be better.
When opening the boot lid of the saloon in the rain the rainwater on the trunk lid is deposited into the trunk.
Navigation doesn't accept full UK post codes
13-11-2012: Report of blocked Diesel Particulate Filter on 2011 Peugeot 508 1.6 eHDi FAP Active costing 213 for a forced regeneration.
16-11-2012: Report of clutch or DMF failure on 18 month old, 28k mile 508 2.0 HDi. Peugeot paid for the repair.
31-12-2012: 'Gong' sound means that car battery is failing to hold sufficient charge and needs to be replaced.
20-1-2013: Report of 1.6 HDi 115 S&S EGC repeatedly going into limp home mode. Seems that it is very vulnerable to fuelling problems if there is anything wrong with the fuel used. Peugeot advises drivers to avoid supermarket diesel.
27-1-2013: Minor electrical niggles starting to emerge with 508's on the a single fleet are two cases of windscreen wiper motors burning out and several cases of noisy electric boot lock mechanisms that aren't responding to treatment with lubricating oil.
12-4-2013: Leak reported into load area filling wheel well with water. Comes in through the supposedly one way cabin vent flaps between the lower sides of the load area and the rear bumper side valance extensions (hidden by carpet inside the car).
18-2-2014: High wear rate reported for expensive 17-inch Michelin tyres on Peugeot 508 e-HDi.
15-6-2014: Economy figure for Peugeot 508 Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 4dr Auto re-listed as 115g/km CO2, not 104g/km CO2.
30-8-2015: Front suspension arms of 30k mile 2011 Peugeot 508 2.2 HDI GT required re-bushing to pass MoT (which, economically, meant fitting new suspension arms). The worn bushes had also caused severe wear to the inner shoulders of the front tyres after 6,000 miles and they needed replacing too. This problem may only affect the 2.2 HDI GT that has different suspension from the rest of the 505 range.
29-11-2015: Owner of 72k mile 2011 Peugeot 508 1.6HDI reported engine failure due to a diagnosed electrical short circuit in the no 1 injector. Peugeot dealer advised it was impossible to purchase a simple single injector replacement, as Peugeot no longer supplied these original engine parts, and stated that the car had to have a full service kit fitted to it, which included 4 new injectors , fuel pipework and new electronics + a software download. 'Goodwill' from Peugeot was refused.
18-8-2016: Report of camshaft of 2011 Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW failing at 78k miles. Quoted £5k for new engine: more than the car is worth, but a common engine so can be replaced much more cheaply. No contribution offered from Peugeot.
30-9-2016: Report of Peugeot 508 diesel suffering a dual mass flywheel failure at 3 years and 5 months old resulting in a £1,600 bill for new DMF and clutch.
28-3-2017: Report of one rear damper failing on Peugeot 508 RXE at 46k miles. Replaced under warranty.

6-7-2018: Report of failure of actuator of EGC on 2011 Peugeot 508 1.6 diesel e-hdi semi auto.

[Baz]

Do you need a big saloon?

EDIT: That's a real good price.
Honestly no. Our other car is a Fiesta but it does the job in regards to fitting two adults and a [rather large] car seat. I just linked that cos it was the first one I looked at. :rosebud:

Cars seem cheaper than I thought. Like this (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807248756421?max-monthly-price=150&seller-type=trade&fuel-consumption=OVER_40&min-monthly-price=0&advertising-location=at_cars&term=36&yearly-mileage=6000&postcode=wa94js&minimum-seats=5&radius=20&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&transmission=Manual&sort=mileage&deposit=500&quantity-of-doors=4&page=3) looks the business.

I'd be doing the finance option (at the bottom of the page) with a £500 deposit, 6000 annual miles and then anything upto £125 a month. Can I really get a BMW for £82 a month? Doesn't seem right.

Edit: I want this (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201805296963363?min-monthly-price=0&yearly-mileage=10000&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&quantity-of-doors=5&fuel-consumption=OVER_40&minimum-seats=4&year-from=2015&sort=monthly-price-asc&postcode=wa94js&term=36&seller-type=trade&deposit=1000&radius=20&advertising-location=at_cars&body-type=Hatchback&max-monthly-price=150&transmission=Manual&page=11).

[Baz]

Despite fitting in the boot of our Fiesta, I tried putting the pram into my brother-in-laws Polo and it didn’t fit. It wasn’t wide enough. Was surprised.

Don’t suppose anyone knows if a Fabia or an i20 is a bit wider than a Polo?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Google the specs, or they should be listed on autotrader.

[Shindig]

The 2018 NSX's look fucking tragic. :(

https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/honda-nsx-front-quarter.jpg?itok=XNrxN4fO

[niko_cee]

That must be a massive pram, Baz.

[Baz]

That must be a massive pram, Baz.Its quite small really but when collapsed it somehow goes dead long. It did fit in the Polo if you took out the bottom of the boot (which wouldn’t be a problem) but it was properly wedged in to both sides of the boot so really wasn’t ideal.

[Spikey M]

Stick the kid in the boot and put the pram on the back seat.

[neo_hippy]

The boot on a civic is huge

[Spikey M]

Shame it’s on the arse of a Civic.

[Baz]

Driving to Catterick tomorrow and hoping to nip to at least one of the DM Keith dealerships in either Huddersfield, Wakefield or Leeds on the way. Leeds is probably most likely because I like the look of this Fabia estate (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808029081693?radius=60&fuel-type=Petrol&postcode=wa94js&deposit=1000&year-from=2015&advertising-location=at_cars&zero-to-60=8_TO_12&quantity-of-doors=5&annual-tax-cars=TO_130&yearly-mileage=10000&max-monthly-price=150&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&maximum-mileage=35000&transmission=Manual&make=SKODA&term=36&sort=monthly-price-asc&page=1), purely because it's a tiny bit smaller than this Rapid Spaceback (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808039119076?radius=60&fuel-type=Petrol&postcode=wa94js&deposit=1000&year-from=2015&advertising-location=at_cars&zero-to-60=8_TO_12&quantity-of-doors=5&annual-tax-cars=TO_130&yearly-mileage=10000&max-monthly-price=150&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&maximum-mileage=35000&transmission=Manual&make=SKODA&term=36&sort=monthly-price-asc&page=1) in Wakefield. 4247 mm vs 4304 mm length only so not really much in it, but could be the difference between fitting two cars on the drive and not.

The Leeds dealership also has 2 regular Fabias - in grey (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808059169979?radius=60&fuel-type=Petrol&postcode=wa94js&deposit=1000&year-from=2015&advertising-location=at_cars&zero-to-60=8_TO_12&quantity-of-doors=5&annual-tax-cars=TO_130&yearly-mileage=10000&max-monthly-price=150&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&maximum-mileage=35000&transmission=Manual&make=SKODA&term=36&sort=monthly-price-asc&page=1) and in green (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201808029081691?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&quantity-of-doors=5&transmission=Manual&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=monthly-price-asc&year-from=2015&radius=60&advertising-location=at_cars&yearly-mileage=10000&max-monthly-price=150&term=36&deposit=1000&zero-to-60=8_TO_12&annual-tax-cars=TO_130&make=SKODA&maximum-mileage=35000&postcode=wa94js&page=2) - too so can see how the pram goes in them.

Huddersfield has another Rapid Spaceback but I don't like the different coloured roof (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201807258774502?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&quantity-of-doors=5&transmission=Manual&fuel-type=Petrol&sort=monthly-price-asc&year-from=2015&radius=60&advertising-location=at_cars&yearly-mileage=10000&max-monthly-price=150&term=36&deposit=1000&zero-to-60=8_TO_12&annual-tax-cars=TO_130&make=SKODA&maximum-mileage=35000&postcode=wa94js&page=2), so probably won't bother with that.

Actually I've just checked the Leeds dealership has 2 Rapid Spacebacks in (one diesel and one automatic, no thanks) so I'll probably just go to that one so I can at last gauge the size of all three cars in one place. :cool:

[Pepe]

Spent the day at Watkins Glen today. What a track that is. :drool:

Pocono Raceway yesterday was much less interesting.

[Baz]

https://www.motors.co.uk/car-49494789/?i=6&m=sr

Sorted. :thbup:

[Giggles]

Nice wagon.

[Jimmy Floyd]

Spent the day at Watkins Glen today. What a track that is. :drool:

Pocono Raceway yesterday was much less interesting.

I once watched the 1980 (I think) US GP back on the Sky F1 channel we have in the UK, and the Glen looked a real beauty. Shame it is probably completely unsafe for anything except banger racing now.

[Pepe]

It was really great. All I knew is that it was in the middle of nowhere, that it was historic, and that it had some decent elevation changes. All of that was right, but it is also at the top of a hill, so there are some really nice views, plus it has a lovely flow to it. The walls are right next to the tarmac though, so as you say, not good for fast open wheelers.

A bloody GT3RS was holding me and my mighty Fiat for like three laps (you're not allowed to pass until you get a point-by.) That must have been embarrassing. Eventually he surrendered and he quickly disappeared in my mirrors. :drool:

[Giggles]

Got a nice rear ending this morning.

Car crash also :henn0rz:

[Pepe]

:eyemouth:

[SincereTheRebel]

Sounds painful. It sounds like your neck and back are injured on a serious level.

[Giggles]

Sounds painful. It sounds like your neck and back are injured on a serious level.

No good every came from ill gotten money.

[Baz]

That is an outright lie. You must have concussion.

[Magic]

Ah Franny Walsh, only guy to be in a car accident and come out with improved brain functionality.

[Giggles]

I need a boot lid, a rear bumper and lights. Not too bad all in all.

[Pepe]

$1000+ job over here.

[Giggles]

Probably over double that here, I'd say the painting will be over €1000 alone. His insurance will be paying anyways.

[Baz]

How much of a dickhead am I gonna look driving this (https://www.trustford.co.uk/used-car-details/used-skoda-fabia-monte-carlo-tech-hatchback-white-manual-petrol/id-684671873/)? :uhoh:

[Boydy]

What's wrong with it?

[Lewis]

It looks like a Transformer hiding as a panda.

[Mellberg]

Clutch has gone on my 17 plate ST after 16k miles. Awaiting Bristol Street trying to do a dance over the warranty.

[Baz]

Should have got a 13 plate transforming panda instead mate.

[Giggles]

Clutch has gone on my 17 plate ST after 16k miles. Awaiting Bristol Street trying to do a dance over the warranty.

Very rare a clutch is covered under any warranty.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

After a year and 16k miles I'd be wanting that under warranty for sure.

I just changed mine on the Clio at 104k miles and 15 years old. It wasn't even needing done but the gearbox was out anyway so it was daft not to.

[Giggles]

After a year and 16k miles I'd be wanting that under warranty for sure.

I just changed mine on the Clio at 104k miles and 15 years old. It wasn't even needing done but the gearbox was out anyway so it was daft not to.

You can destroy a brand new clutch very easily in about three minutes though. That's what most dealers hide behind.

[Pepe]

The clutch is a wear item. I'd be surprised if it is warrantied. Should last much longer than that, of course, so maybe he'll get lucky.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

You can destroy a brand new clutch very easily in about three minutes though. That's what most dealers hide behind.

Well yeah, if you're a complete spacker.

[Pepe]

Well, there you have it. :baz:

[Baz]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201803114469687

https://www.trustford.co.uk/used-car-details/used-skoda-fabia-monte-carlo-tech-hatchback-white-manual-petrol/id-684671873/

The black ones better innit? :stamford:

EDIT: Apparently you have to declare the bonnet vents to the car insurance people as an aftermarket modification so sack that off. White one is a nighttime convertible anyway. :cool:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Drove my Toyota Avensis for the first time in months today as I had been using the family's 9 seater Ford Tourneo when needed.

It felt like a tiny hatchback compared to the 9 seater. I had forgotten that it can't go back far enough for my legs and that the seat can't be lowered. Completely fucked my neck up :(

Curse those tiny Japs.

[Magic]

Did your ass manage to fit in all 9 seats?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That's poor, so it's nice to see you back to normal mate.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

Just another friendly reminder to never, ever, EVER buy a V8-engined BMW with the N62 engine unless you're a masochist-

https://s8.postimg.cc/c7qw1q8et/745i.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/bi83pd7v5/)

:sick:

[phonics]

LOL why the fuck are you buying a V8? Unless it's American you'll never need it.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

V8's are brilliant, it's not about need.

I just bought the wrong one.

[Lewis]

You see a lot of car people criticising BMW engines as actually quite shit, but it never seems to reach their mainstream reputation. My old man blew a couple of their straight sixes up back in the day (and they weren't even the performance variants, which were known for falling to bits); their powerful V8s don't have the best name; and that V10 they used for a few years is meant to be a disaster once something goes wrong. The smaller stuff seems okay, and their relatively relaxed V12s were always highly thought of, so obviously it was just everything in between.

[phonics]

My mum had a bunch of 3 series that never had a problem but they were company cars so maybe they just got swapped out before getting fucked.

[Giggles]

Their 4 cylinder 2 litre diesel back in the early 2000's was some bucket of mank too.

Last V8 I owned was in an old S4 and it was an absolute dream.

[Pepe]

I'm thinking of buying a Cobalt SS. Ugly as fuck, but good performance for the price.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

You see a lot of car people criticising BMW engines as actually quite shit, but it never seems to reach their mainstream reputation. My old man blew a couple of their straight sixes up back in the day (and they weren't even the performance variants, which were known for falling to bits); their powerful V8s don't have the best name; and that V10 they used for a few years is meant to be a disaster once something goes wrong. The smaller stuff seems okay, and their relatively relaxed V12s were always highly thought of, so obviously it was just everything in between.

Their straight 6 petrols in mainstream cars were always a safe bet. Not sure on their latest ones but certainly up until around 2006 any major issues were few and far between.

In general, they won't be any worse than the equivalent Audi or Merc. The V10 will be expensive to run but then it's a 500bhp V10 that revs to over 8000rpm in a saloon car, who else does it without similar eye-watering costs?


Their 4 cylinder 2 litre diesel back in the early 2000's was some bucket of mank too.

Last V8 I owned was in an old S4 and it was an absolute dream.

Case in point, what 4 cylinder diesel from that era isn't crap? You only realise how poor a 4 pot diesel is when you've never driven anything else then drive something with a petrol 6.

That S4 is also well known for timing chain issues, mounted at the rear of the engine, natch, so it's an engine out job. Most brands have their share of expensive issues on their performance models.

As a rule I think I'll stick to Mercedes for any V8 content in future though. Probably the safest bet from Germany.

[Giggles]

Their straight 6 petrols in mainstream cars were always a safe bet. Not sure on their latest ones but certainly up until around 2006 any major issues were few and far between.

In general, they won't be any worse than the equivalent Audi or Merc. The V10 will be expensive to run but then it's a 500bhp V10 that revs to over 8000rpm in a saloon car, who else does it without similar eye-watering costs?



Case in point, what 4 cylinder diesel from that era isn't crap? You only realise how poor a 4 pot diesel is when you've never driven anything else then drive something with a petrol 6.

That S4 is also well known for timing chain issues, mounted at the rear of the engine, natch, so it's an engine out job. Most brands have their share of expensive issues on their performance models.

As a rule I think I'll stick to Mercedes for any V8 content in future though. Probably the safest bet from Germany.

All diesels are shit to drive but reliability wise, the VAG 1.9's were head and shoulders above what BMW were doing. Not even close.

Chain on the S4 was grand but I know what you mean. I've worked with lads who have had to do them on the 3.0TDI and the 3.2. Monster money. VAG timing chain tensioners around that time were made of cheese too.

My favourite of all is a straight 5, specifically the Volvo one that used to be in the Focus ST. The noise :drool:

[Lewis]

http://hennesseyperformance.com/vehicles/chevrolet-2/silverado/hennessey-goliath-6x6/

Oh yes.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That's glorious.

[Raoul Duke]

I got my provisional driving licence today :henn0rz:

[Lewis]

That's glorious.

I would bet my life on it being absolutely shit off road, but isn't it just. Their VelociRaptor is mega as well.

[Pepe]

That's so fucking useless that it is glorious.

Remember that International pick up truck? It was MEGA.

[Pepe]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-international-mxt/

Should I?

https://cdn.bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2008_international_mxt_1537367987eddc27eaDSC04202-940x627.jpg

[Lewis]

Yeah if you want people thinking you're a liberal faggot.

[Pepe]

https://media1.giphy.com/media/9ohlKnRDAmotG/200.webp?cid=3640f6095bad5cd148485547732c4ed9

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

He can't even do the one thing he's good for right anymore.

[Spikey M]

Getting a 2015 Hyundai ix20 next week. Went for a test drive yesterday and it’s pretty swish, although it (obviously) feels completely different to my 2003 Ford Fiesta. Gonna miss that little shit.

[Giggles]

Sorry, I must have missed the thread. Happy 70th.

[Spikey M]

:D cunt

[Raoul Duke]

I got my provisional driving licence today :henn0rz:

Had my first driving lesson the other day too :groove:

Fucking hell the Highway Code is boring to read

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Just sack it off, it's not like anyone remembers stuff in it.

[Magic]

Fingers crossed you fail Roule.

[wullie]

I tried a few online theory tests the other week and quickly realised I probably shouldn't be allowed on the road. What the fuck is a toucan crossing?

[Jimmy Floyd]

I practised the theory questions so hard I knew the book off by heart by the end. All that stuff about what speed you go at to overtake horses, and whether you can take caravans in the middle lane. Absolutely gone not two years later.

[Raoul Duke]

I tried a few online theory tests the other week and quickly realised I probably shouldn't be allowed on the road. What the fuck is a toucan crossing?

Where cyclists and pedestrians can cross at the same time :cool:

[Magic]

Fail.

[Giggles]

Straight fail. You always mow down cyclists no matter what the situation.

[Pepe]

I was talking to a colleague the other day about getting my drivers license and she told me how unlucky I was because here in PA they make you PARALLEL PARK (!!!) during the test.

[Pepe]

To be fair to her, the driving test in Florida was conducted in a parking lot in its entirety. They had a mini road set up with a fake stop sign and everything.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I always thought the American driving test consisted of someone in a Stetson shouting 'Let's get her goin', baby!' and then you pass if you have ploughed more than 10 cubits of CO2 into the atmosphere 1 minute later.

[Spikey M]

That’s last years test. This years test you have to complete the ‘Kiki Challenge’.

And then PARALLEL PARK.

[Giggles]

I haven't needed to parallel park in about 5 years.

[Spikey M]

I live down a busy street, with a school on it, that train commuters into London park on. I Parallel park every day and it’s piss once you’ve got the technique down. I think it took me about a week to perfect it. No idea why people struggle with it so much.

[Baz]

It’s all well and good boasting about your parallel parking skills but and the end of the day there are lots of contributing factors (size of the gap, size of your car, traffic, sensors, etc) where even the mightiest of parkers (o/) might mess it up. The worst thing you can do though is give up and drive off to park somewhere else.

[niko_cee]

I've never known anyone be required to park in a difficult space for a parallel park. They're always at least big enough for two cars, at which point it just becomes a reverse near the curb without hitting it exercise (do you still fail for that)?

Trick is to take your test in something like an older new-style panda (or something equally as small, with the same visibility so no 500 twatmobiles) but I guess that wouldn't work in America as you'd have been crushed on the road before getting to that part of the test.

[phonics]

I managed to parralel park in my first lesson, I'd heard so many horror stories and it was a piece of piss. You just line up your mirrors and it's easy.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-45864512

Those rims :drool:

[Pepe]

Just bought this beast:

https://i.imgur.com/Bg1jDen.jpg

:cool:

[Baz]

Direct Line sent me a letter saying my No claims Discount proof wasn’t valid (it was a company car and they switched insurers midway through, and apparently neither of their letters were acceptable) so I sent them an angry letter and screenshots of the live chat I had with Amrinder before I took out the policy where s/he said my letters were “perfectly fine.”

Just had an apologetic phone call saying I don’t need to pay the extra £107.52 after all. Dickheads.

Although even if I’d oaid the extra, they still worked out the cheapest.

[Yevrah]

55 in a 40. First offence.

What am I looking at?

[Ian]

Strung up.

[Yevrah]

I think I'm two miles an hour over the speed awareness course threshold, so probably, yeah.

Most annoying thing is I was basically on a dual carriageway, but 55 in a 40 conjures images of trying to endanger kids by a school.

[Spikey M]

Nonce.

[Baz]

55 in a 40 is pretty bad.
You’ll still only get three points and a £100 fine though.

How did you get caught?

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Lads, I've narrowed it to four:

https://www.cargiant.co.uk/car/mazda/6/DC64AAV

https://www.cargiant.co.uk/car/bmw/320d/PO63FXV

https://www.cargiant.co.uk/car/volvo/s60/NJ64KZY

https://www.cargiant.co.uk/car/bmw/318i/SA61HNW

Help me choose.

[Giggles]

From just reading the URLs, get the Volvo :drool:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That's the one I like the most but it's a diesel (D4 181 R Design) as there's fuck all petrol Volvo S60's in the UK.

[Pepe]

Go kick the tires of all of them and buy the one with the less sketchy looking seller.

The Mazda 6 is the boring option, but it will probably be the cheapest to maintain in the long run, especially with the low miles. With the BMWs they are going to rip you off every time any repair is needed. Might be similar with the Volvo, but the S60 is cool. I have never dealt with diesel, so probably best to ignore my opinion, but I wouldn't worry about it, they tend to be solid.

[Pepe]

There is always this:

https://rallycarsforsale.net/ads/m-sport-volvo-s60-recce-car-fleet/

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I'm sure it would be fun for others watching me try to get into one of those.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

In Volvo related chat, after getting a large pay rise and finally getting the 7 series punted, I fancy some barge motoring without the hassle of old cars and am getting a Volvo S90 on lease.

I've always wanted a heated steering wheel.

£273 a month on an 8k mile p/a policy (24 months). Was cheaper doing that and paying the excess miles instead of having 10k as the mileage.

[Giggles]

Nice. Fucking love those.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I've got the Volvo.

Had a test drive and it was lovely. Looks filthy good too.

Will be ready in like an hour.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

https://static.cargiant.co.uk/VehicleImages/Live/up/92/97/up929721p1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1050&height=600

:drool:

[Giggles]

:cool:

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

Nice. Fucking love those.

I've never minded Volvos before but their latest offerings have a genuine want factor for me now. Prefer the shape of the V90 estate but at this price it's hard to complain!

[Giggles]

I've the estate of Mahows new car but I don't think I've ever seen one of the V90's in the flesh.

[Foe]

Why the facination with huge cars?

Mahows car is pretty tasty, better than the base level model bmws. They look too plastic for me. If you want a 3 series, get a proper one.

[Pepe]

Just bought this beast:

https://i.imgur.com/Bg1jDen.jpg

:cool:

Finally drove this thing (bought it from someone in North Dakota, so I had to get it shipped, then there was registration, etc.) It is intense as fuck.

[Pepe]

I've got the Volvo.

Had a test drive and it was lovely. Looks filthy good too.

Will be ready in like an hour.

:cool:

Good choice.

[Baz]

Rename the forum to Volvo Fan Club, sheesh.

I'll sell my Skoda and get a 'Vo.

[Pepe]

Sincere still donning all of you with his C30.

[Jimmy Floyd]

I didn't know Baz and me were in the Skoda owners' club. Finally we find something in common.

[Dan]

So my housemate has recently started learning to drive, and her Dad got her a car yesterday, however this morning she's been given a ticket for parking in one of the visitor spaces outside our flat without a permit. About a month ago some private parking signs went up, despite her having lived here for something like 5yrs & it always having been allocated parking outside our flats, and there's nothing on the signs to explain how you obtain a permit.

It seems like every car parked without a permit in our part of the bay has been ticketed, even the ones who have parked in their allocated spaces the same way they always have. I've said to her she should email our letting agents & the building management to confirm whether this is something that they can actually do, as we think the allocated parking space is part of the contract we signed, and I've also suggested she speaks to the other people in the building & goes to Citizens Advice, but does anyone else have any ideas how to go about challenging this?

[Baz]

I didn't know Baz and me were in the Skoda owners' club. Finally we find something in common.No doubt yours is a beige Superb though, whereas mines a chavvy white little Fabia. :(

[Giggles]

Fucking septic.


1070233957936087041

[Jimmy Floyd]

Where are they all going?

[Giggles]

To eat potatoes.

Pre 9am, where do you think?

[Jimmy Floyd]

I meant geographically, keep your shamrock hat on.

If they're all commuting to the centre then it's the worst road system imaginable.

[Giggles]

The M50 was built as a ring road with no forward planning at all. Now it's just a road that's in Dublin.

Some going to the middle of the city but most going to industrial areas that are based in various locations close to the "ring road".

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

Had this delivered on Friday-

https://i.postimg.cc/ydckFLRK/IMG-2739.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TL2dxqQN)

So much kit. Adaptive cruise control is the dog's bollocks and the thing can steer itself when the road markings are clear enough. Being able to start it from my phone on an icy morning and have the heated seats, wheel and screens on will be bliss. :joy:

Does not feel any smaller than the 7 series it replaces though, will save the Clio for trips into the city centre from now on I think.

[Giggles]

That is fucking savage :drool:

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I wanted the best Volvo in the gang :(

[Magic]

Is that a company vehicle?

[Giggles]

I wanted the best Volvo in the gang :(

You ain't beating that one, though the one you were looking at (did you buy it?) was pretty tidy. Nicer than mine.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

Is that a company vehicle?

No got it on a 24 month PCH deal from Bells Volvo in Northampton.

Payments are 24 x £273 so no big sums needed for initial payments etc. appealed a lot.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

You ain't beating that one, though the one you were looking at (did you buy it?) was pretty tidy. Nicer than mine.

Yeah I bought it, it's absolutely lovely.

[Pepe]

Adaptive cruise control is the dog's bollocks and the thing can steer itself

:sick:

[Spikey M]

Look at Captain Fiat Panda having a nibble.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

I've never used cruise control, I don't see the point.

It's just for dickhead Americans right?

[Giggles]

I've never used cruise control, I don't see the point.

It's just for dickhead Americans right?

It's for 3am. Adaptive is way more useful though.

[Baz]

Your car looks too nice for your street.

[Pepe]

I never use cruise control either. Also, I used to drive a Prius once in a while which had some lane assist shit and it was awful. Piece of crap was beeping all the time.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

I use cruise control all the time in cars, I'll use adaptive cruise control even more though. Will be perfect where cruise control was limited - single carriageway 60's in heavy traffic when the lead car constantly fluctuates 5mph like a nonce.

Maybe my foot and ankle are more prone to aching than most but I couldn't do without it on a daily driver.

[Lewis]

That picture says 'assisted living'.

[SincereTheRebel]

My C30 is still the best Car in this thread.

[niko_cee]

That picture says 'assisted living'.

That's nice for Scotland man.

At least everything doesn't look damp/grey/miserable.

Granted, my main frame of reference is Bellshill and Cumbernauld, so perhaps that's a bit unfair on a nation as a whole, but I'm not sure.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

To be fair they are your typical pensioners around me.

[Pepe]

My C30 is still the best Car in this thread.

+1

However, my Neon has a built-in fire extinguisher, a red button that says 100+ octane, and "Objects in mirror are losing" written on the rearview mirror, so that should put it firmly on the #2 spot.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

10 miles of heavy traffic from Montrose to Arbroath tonight and I didn't have to touch the brake or accelerator once. :cool:

[Giggles]

:chief:

[Pepe]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC8Fnjegvwo

Technology. :drool:

[Spikey M]

I just want a car that can park sideways.

[Baz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQgxBeNjPlc

[niko_cee]

They still make Suzuki Jimnys?

And they look like mini-hummers?

[Pepe]

They stopped making them but now they are making them again. My first car was a Suzuki Samurai. Beast of a car.

[Spikey M]

At least everything doesn't look damp/grey/miserable.


U wot m8

[Pepe]

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/kl23eyrlgebwhnpqxxlf.png

:harold:

[Giggles]

:cool:

[Spikey M]

USA USA

Fuck yea.

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

There is absolutely nothing appealing about any of that. Everything wrong with America.

[Manc]

Just done a deal for an Audi Q2 S line. Leather seats, pana Sun roof, 148 bhp, chrome plated. Chuffed.

[Giggles]

Pay them whatever they need to remove all that chrome.

[Manc]

It's colour coded. Chrome is sporadic.

[Foe]

How big and heavy is the q2? 150 bhp doesn't sound a lot for a 4x4?

Congrats though. Audis are lovely to drive.

[Pepe]

A 4x4? That's just a taller hatchback.

[Manc]

SUV crossover.

[Giggles]

A 4x4? That's just a taller hatchback.


SUV crossover.

Snap.

[Baz]

My car (that I got in September) was in for MOT this morning. Needed one new wiper blade to pass. However the brake pads, brake discs, back wiper and both back tyres (on from original, 2013 plate) were "advisory." I only do about 6 miles a day now so I'm hoping this outlay will be the only work I ever need to do on it before handing over the keys to my daughter in 16 years time. If I tell myself that, the £350 bill is a bit easier to stomach.

[Lewis]

I filled a price comparison website in and was quoted some car insurance at £450 a year, but I told them that I hadn't actually bought the car in question yet. When I rang them up today and told them I had bought it, they quoted my £940 on the basis that, despite having had a licence since 2006, having been insured on five different cars over the years, and driving different things at work, my lack of experience with this new vehicle would automatically revert me to being a twenty year old risk retard. What? Somebody else will do it for closer to £600, but even that annoys me.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

That's fucking mental. What car is it?

[Lewis]

A 2002 Mini that my uncle said I can have (nice of him). It actually has the same engine, and no doubt most other components, as the Mini my mother owns, which I have been fully insured on since late-2014. Not interested mate sorry.

The best I can find is sixty quid a month, which is about what my bus pass costs, so it is worth it to not have to get the bus.

[Boydy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWct_KYGRQo

[Spikey M]

I'd genocide a small village if it meant not having to get the bus. Which it would. Unless they bus prisoners to prison.

[Lewis]

I don't mind sitting on the bus. It's the fucking waiting around for them that annoys me.

[Pepe]

A Mini. Lewis. :cool:

[Giggles]

I detest the fucking bus but sometimes they're a necessity. If I go to the ball I've to get two of the cunts.

[Pepe]

Remember the Neon? Well, it couldn't pass inspection in PA, what with it not having a horn, parking brake, catalytic converter, correct-colored turn signals, being too loud, etc. So I had to "gift" it to my mother and she registered it in FL, where there is no safety or emissions inspection. Freedomz. :happycry:

[Giggles]

I'm going to ask the boss can I get rid of the Volvo and get a real van. Hopefully break even if we convert it back into a car.

[Lewis]

Remember the Neon? Well, it couldn't pass inspection in PA, what with it not having a horn, parking brake, catalytic converter, correct-colored turn signals, being too loud, etc. So I had to "gift" it to my mother and she registered it in FL, where there is no safety or emissions inspection. Freedomz. :happycry:

I am in awe.

[Baz]

Remember the Neon? Well, it couldn't pass inspection in PA, what with it not having a horn, parking brake, catalytic converter, correct-colored turn signals, being too loud, etc. So I had to "gift" it to my mother and she registered it in FL, where there is no safety or emissions inspection. Freedomz. :happycry:Haha good old I-don’t-care-ica.

[Pepe]

Snowed yesterday and it's been slick as fuck, so I have handbrake-turned every corner in our last two commutes. My wife shouts at me but then she lols, so it's all good. The parking brake on the Fiat is hilariously weak though.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Hero.

[Raoul Duke]

Anyone have any opinions on a Peugeot 208? It'd be my first car so don't need anything too fancy. I'm learning in that, so I at least know how it drives.

Otherwise I know almost zero about cars :moop:

[SincereTheRebel]

Im looking for a new car lads. Ive got a shortlist and ill be going for test drives on all the cars Im thinking about over the next few weeks.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

Get Volvos.

[niko_cee]

What's your budget?

Buy this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Pulsar-2-0-GTI-R-4WD/312272761951?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D57110 9a093f942198e9bef01f8d5f671%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122972865904%26it m%3D312272761951&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A58736aa3-4669-11e9-bdf8-74dbd1806477%7Cparentrq%3A7cb4599e1690aa13c5b0530d ffffdfef%7Ciid%3A1)

[Pepe]

Fiat 500 Abarth.

[Baz]

Skoda Rapid Spaceback.

[Sir Andy Mahowry]

There's always this:

https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/874/toyota-hi-ace

[SincereTheRebel]

Get Volvos.

Already have a Volvo


What's your budget?

Buy this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Pulsar-2-0-GTI-R-4WD/312272761951?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D57110 9a093f942198e9bef01f8d5f671%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122972865904%26it m%3D312272761951&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A58736aa3-4669-11e9-bdf8-74dbd1806477%7Cparentrq%3A7cb4599e1690aa13c5b0530d ffffdfef%7Ciid%3A1)

List below is in order of my personal favoruite before I drive

Option 1
Honda Integra Type R
Mitsirbishi Evo
Subaru Impreza

Option 2
Mini Cooper
Fiat 500

I really dont want to buy a Nazi Sled but if i have to, my faviourte option would be the Audi RS4.

[niko_cee]

Fiat 500 Abarth.

:D

On the half mile or so walk to my kids' school the other day I saw 22 Fiat 500s, with half of them probably being Abarths.

[Pepe]

:D

On the half mile or so walk to my kids' school the other day I saw 22 Fiat 500s, with half of them probably being Abarths.

Paradise. :drool:

[Pepe]

What's wrong with the Volvo, Sincere? Or are you getting a second car? What's the budget?

[Pepe]

Btw, the transmission on the Neon seems to be fucked. :happycry:

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

I'd have the Integra out of that lot as a second car for sure.

DC5?

[Giggles]

Pick up an S-Type R for buttons.

[Pepe]

Aren't those type Rs worth a fortune now?

[Giggles]

Aren't those type Rs worth a fortune now?

Maybe but they were always the 2nd most unpopular Jag (after the Mondeo). A mate of mine bought one for £6500 in 2011.

[Pepe]

No, meant the Honda/Acura ones.

[Giggles]

Distinguished gentlemen like Sincere don't drive Honda Civics.

http://cloudlakes.com/data_images/models/jaguar-s-type/jaguar-s-type-17.jpg

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

They're not worth a fortune.

With a second car it's best to get something that's more of a contrast, something that has the opposite strengths and weaknesses of the main car. If you enjoy an enthusiastic drive anyway.

[Pepe]

Distinguished gentlemen like Sincere don't drive Honda Civics.




List below is in order of my personal favoruite before I drive

Option 1
Honda Integra Type R


He is also interested in a 'Mitsirbishi'.

[Giggles]

He is also interested in a 'Mitsirbishi'.

Missed the list.

Impreza :sick:

[Pepe]

They're not worth a fortune.

Some are. (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-acura-integra-type-r-4/)

[Alan Shearer The 2nd]

Some are. (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-acura-integra-type-r-4/)

I was meaning the S-Type R.

[SincereTheRebel]

What's wrong with the Volvo, Sincere? Or are you getting a second car? What's the budget?

Nothing is wrong with the Volvo. Ive just decided I want something fresh. Im open to keep the Volvo as a second car, but I will probably sell it if I make the right choice. Budget is about 12k.