KruJoe Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I took this, perhaps foolishly, in payment from my mate Mike, in exchange for running him down to Brummyland for his shiny new* RAV4.I could pull the batt'n'cat, and bridge the rest, but it's tested 'til autumn, so thought I'd give it a chance. Apart from the obvious, it needs a clutch. Badly. It'll just creep up our hill gently in first and can be driven most places, but I know not for how much longer.It clonks from the front but the are a pair of new lower arms available for an extra £10 or £20 donation to the new AS hosting fund.The EML is on, I cleared it last year, and that lasted long enough to pass its test, then it came back.There's no wireless in it, Mike wanted that back for his RAV.It had a good battery, but I'm nabbing that to perk up my Mazda, it will come with an un-warrantied get-you-home job. It probably hasn't been serviced for five years, but has been 100% reliable because Japanese.It was SORN'd last night, but still shows this: Location: BD23, which is close* to everywhere. There's a third of a tank of pez in it, so what are you waiting for? Lacquer Peel, Sheefag, richardthestag and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Almost a £1 raffle!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 I really CBA with administrating a roffle, part of offering it up is for a fuss-free sale to save me the time of carting it off to frag. Soz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 £1 roffle might be good if the clutch stood a chance of making it to the end of the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 £50 a ticket and only 1 ticket for sale. It could work... Aston Martin, DeeJay, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 FOAD's idea sounds good to me. Incredibly I've had a PM'd expression of interest... The Moog, eddyramrod and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Can someone just buy this, please? KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I followed a new Ignis the other day. I came up behind it at some lights, clocked it and burst out laughing - the shape of the rear end just made me laugh, not as a piss take but in a 'that cheered me up' way. Supposed to be a very good car as well. Suzuki are a strangely ignored breed in the UK, no idea why. Sheefag, catsinthewelder, HillmanImp and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 There are loads round this way as there are several Suzuki dealers. The back of the new Ignis reminded me of the Bond Bug. Jury is out on that with me at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 The back end just looks proper disjointed, it's laughable. They've obviously tried to do the retro thing and crow-bar a Whizzkid rear on it... ...which is rather pointless, as 99% of yer motoring public would have no idea what that was. There is a 4x4 version, which sounds interesting though. richardthestag, Sheefag, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 A sweet, eager little engine, with no bad noises etc, despite lack of oil changes. Plenty of room around it in this engine bay. Cable clutch. Ideal alternator donor. Coprolalia and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Please don't make me ask you if you can deliver and if so how much it would be. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 No need to ask Billy, I could trailer it down, but it'd more than double the price tbh. However, I have a cunning plan, which might bring it down to a bargainous £30 P+P to Chester. I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Do you have to? rantingYoof and KruJoe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 These aren't bad cars as my mum and dad had one (till my dad smashed it up) I'd love it but seeing as I already have loads of cars that don't work and I'd like to keep my balls.... KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 We had a brand new one in 2006. We chose it partly because we'd already owned one of the jeep things. As a consequence I have a big soft spot for little Suzukis. How I haven't bought this one already is a bit of a mystery. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Might take this as a project for work (charity training provider with a motor vehicle department) will have to find out Monday so if it's still here I'll be in touch KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 It's a charming thing really, and not a bad choice for kids to learn to work on. eddyramrod and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I like the new Ignis, looks interesting and only weighs 790kg or something, it's super light aldo135 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 So light? Goodness, that's almost the weight of an A-series Metro! I've actually walked past a new Ignis in the street and thought nothing of it. I might have to look again, especially if it's available as an auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Good news!The battery which was sounding a bit slow to crank the 1.8 MX5 started the 1.3 Ignis like a good-un, even after being left to go flat for three weeks.AlsoHaving the battery off the 'Zuki made it forget to put its EML on when it started.This car wants to live on! The Moog, Cavcraft, richardthestag and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 if I hadnt bought the puma I would literally throwing money at you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Do you have to? Erm Billy... remember this? I think it needs to be coming to Chester soon. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Or possibly Barrow. Hyacinth inertia is causing me to suffer some sort of withdrawal symptoms. I may have to resort to a cheap Suzuki to drive them away. The Moog and KruJoe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Blimey Eddy, things must be bad if you're considering this! I've PM'd Billy about cheap delivery to his, to tie in with a trailer collection I'm doing next Sunday... he's offline now, but let's see what he says. If it's a negatory, I'll do some numbers and let you know how cheaply I can wheel it to Barrow.Cheers! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 It almost the opposite of your normal stuff Eddy! .. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 It's precisely the opposite of your normal stuff Eddy! ..EFA Yeah it is, but I just like Suzuki. If I do have it I won't have it long anyway, you know me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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