JohnK Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Bollocks.Pencil my name next to it John. We need to talk...I will be ecstatic if this comes off. Serves you right for having your nose into my last 2 purchases!! Haha KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Aye!When I get a mo, I'll get on the blower to FJ, check they're happy to swap coverage to the R19, and I'll get back to you... JohnK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Following a positive conversation with the insurers... Dave_Q and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Such a cock tease John with the title containing Seat Toledo.. My gusset was moistening until I remembered you had the one that wasn't a secret hatchback:( JohnK and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 19 is now considered sold. HillmanImp, richbraith, RobT and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Any takers for the Toledo? I was going to wash it this morning and get more photos but it's chucking it down. Omega and Cortina will be both in for MOT next week and then I will get an advert up for them and the other 2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendry Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 That Toledo looks an absolute fucking cracker!! Unfortunately 1 VAG saloon repmobile job is enough for me or id be all over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I'm very tempted to have the Toledo back. Very tempted. That I have no use / space / requirement for it needn't be an issue. So tempted. Difficult to make any rational justification for it though. Plus theres part of me that says 'you can never go back' - Its a bit like ex-girlfriends isn't it. You probably only go there the second time for entirely the wrong reasons. *steps away from autoshite before he buys it back* Lacquer Peel, Jim Bell, JohnK and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 I'm very tempted to have the Toledo back. Very tempted. That I have no use / space / requirement for it needn't be an issue. So tempted. Difficult to make any rational justification for it though. Plus theres part of me that says 'you can never go back' - Its a bit like ex-girlfriends isn't it. You probably only go there the second time for entirely the wrong reasons. *steps away from autoshite before he buys it back*You know it makes sense to purchase this fine automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 very tempted Mr_L, come over the hill to Malhamdale lunchtime tomorrow and you can have a ride up for it... JohnK and Mr Lobster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Mr_L, come over the hill to Malhamdale lunchtime tomorrow and you can have a ride up for it...The next time you profess you aren't a bad influence in terms of people buying cars, you're going to get a smack in the mouth. Particularly if it involves me buying something. However on this occasion I do advocate Joe's very kind offer. The Moog, trigger and KruJoe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I like to help! John, you got me hook, line, and sinker with this 19... how could I resist? (Ya bugger) JohnK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 I like to help! John, you got me hook, line, and sinker with this 19... how could I resist? (Ya bugger)3 months, 2 cars you've influenced* the purchase of.You deserve it. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 That 19 had better been a good'un! How bad can it be? I was impressed when I sat in it last month, and you said it's even better than a ZX, so I'm quite excited to be honest! (I know, I'm a sad bastard.) JohnK, trigger, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 My conversation this evening with richbraith Ignore my typo - 'commute' should be committed I will genuinely miss this car Joe, it will need some fettling at some point but it's a fantastic little car and if you're disappointed with it, you need to visit the Malhamdale mental asylum ... KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I'm regretting not buying it, and surprised I didn't succumb in the end, but am glad Joe is looking forward to it. Am I cured of compulsive buying?! KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Don't let your guard down Rob, you never know where the next honey-trap is lurking!I've been quite good this year so far, so I've been able to rationally justify this one.Strangely enough, part of my horn for this was inspired by having a sit in your Mk3 Astra last weekend. I thought "I just need a car this size in my life again". RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Mr_L, come over the hill to Malhamdale lunchtime tomorrow and you can have a ride up for it... Thanks! However, and perhaps fortunately I'm in that London this weekend so will use that as my excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 You know it makes sense to purchase this fine automobile. Thats the thing - as much as I would like it, I have absolutely no use for it and it'd end up just sat here doing not much and I can't really justify it as I just don't need it. If I had loads of spare cash then it could undoubtedly be in the Lobster Museum of Automotiveness but as I haven't and such a thing doesn't exist then I'm reluctantly going to have to pass! Its a cracking car though and cheap at that price. Hope it stays with a shite-brother, I'd like to see it again at some point! trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 This afternoon, something happened. Mrs_KJ had nowt better to do, and the MX5 was begging for its first proper run out, so instead of an A-framing mission, we bezzed across The Dales and up to John's in that. Just before we left home a parcel arrived for me, a pair of ebay-find matching trims for £12 delivered. This means I can drive around with a full set, and a spare in the boot, LIKE A BOSS. Pictured atop my "A" and towing board, John had borrowed them after Shitefest. A couple hours later, Castle_Cleland achieved. ALL THE 1990's R BELONG 2 ME. So, what's it like?First impression: the super-squidgy velourious armchair is an inch or two to the right of where it should be, but I'm sure I'll get used to yet another variety of "French ergonomics". There are plenty of toys, it's almost too posh! But gladly, no ABS. The engine is sweet enough, with that slight whine of tightness that 90's Renaults had, back in the day. But only with the windows down, it's dead quiet in the "sitting room". The clutch is slightly high, but there'll be another 10 or 20 k in it, I expect. Did someone say it was low geared? It does have some low gears, but in top, 60mph = just over 2000rpm. Which is nice. Loads more relaxed than the MX5, or the R8 216, which was spinning a frantic 3k at 60. There are quirks, such as daft triangular sun visors, but I'm well pleased with it, thanks John! At 53,000, I think it's the lowest miles motor I've ever had, and it'd pass for a five or ten year old car.I'm glad it's not an absolute minter, I'd be scared of using it, but it is very nice. Maybe better than I deserve. Let's get some Dales muck on it, and think about it again... trigger, worldofceri, Angrydicky and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 That looks good Joe. They were a good car in their day. Is your cat doing yoga? KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Yup.Favourite positions include "silent roaring lion" and "itchybum arselick". stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Well done Joe, i was ran over and broke my leg by a Renault 19 back in March 1989 by one of the first ones in the country so i have a secret attachment to them! richbraith, Lacquer Peel, stripped fred and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Ah great to see the 19 with another good owner. My only complaint regarding its ergonomics is the rear wiper, you have to hold the stalk to keep it going. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Ha ha yes, I noticed that. I'd rather a "reluctant" rear wiper, than one that is either on or off (as the 106 and PW), so I can live with it. But I'll find a longer blade for it, as it is, it only sweeps a narrow stripe of the big rear screen. (John's pic, showing absent trim.) It looks like the arm is about a foot too long. Something to investigate. As for whether I'm a "good owner", time will tell. I am very mechanically sympathetic, but my motors do get well used. It didn't end well for my 216 daily... Didn't put John off buying it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbraith Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Be careful...I wrote my Brooklands Green Biarritz off in 2001 in a scary pensioner piloted Bedford Rascal interface. Speed was not a factor. 19 is the best small hatchback of the last 30 years, which is why I bought another. Oh so comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbraith Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Y yu no have yellow fogs tho? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Price drop on Toledo - £500 now as need the space. It sustained a bit of a dent to the NSF wing after I hit a bird which is a bummer, but it's continuing to run well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Fark me that's cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I wish I could put it on my classic policy, no chance though I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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