320touring Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 A sad state of affairs! Needs immediate resolution ( the single car, not the sticker!) HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Excellent. What's the story with the LDV then? Did the fuel tank run off with your wallet?Sold to an LDV licker, who has sold it on again I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Are you OK HMC? Two months ago you had a fleet that I would have given my (admittedly redundant) right bollock to own. Now you, er, don't. Supernaut and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Are you OK HMC? Two months ago you had a fleet that I would have given my (admittedly redundant) right bollock to own. Now you, er, don't. Yes, but surely this means there is space for something hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 The drive is empty. So too, the overflow layby, as is the garage. For the first time since 2002 and with 200+ cars in the interim, there is no car. I nearly bid on a 1999 avensis estate last night (ended up going for £215 with MOT but cracked screen)but talked myself out of it. Tomorrow that is set to change as the vendor is dropping off my newly purchased BMW e46 330d. I lasted 48hrs. How long have you gone cold turkey? The Moog, Jim Bell, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 18 years AICMFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 3 years, and life was really easy, taxis and hire cars filling in occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Tomorrow that is set to change as the vendor is dropping off my newly purchased BMW e46 330d.I'll keep it 48hrs. Fixed that for you The Moog and HMC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Prob bankrupt him in that 48hrs tho clayts450 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 There's an element of style over substance though.. Gone are the days a wing mirror or indicator stalk or door handle was on a whole range of models. .Yet they still manage to make a whole host of cars look the bloody same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 How long have you gone cold turkey? Well... I've managed to make it a couple of months with just the wife's car, and another car SORNed (with no plans to get back on the road). Does that count? For me it's quite an achievement. Have been spending every spare minute for the past 60 days looking at for sale ads though... HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Well the vendor dropped off my new (and only) set of wheels today. It's that old forum favourite* a BMW E46. It's my second E46 (people with very good memories may remember my dopehead cast off coupe with 1.8 litre 4 cylinder power. It was a bit sorry for itself but an easy sell to the gumtree massiv.) The rationale behind this touring is- not too big, not too boring, auto so missus friendly and scores points as hails from her homeland... Of course it's rusty- bubbling on the arches, but in contrast to the coupe it has been looked after otherwise and has a decently potent engine. It's the 3l 6 pot dizzler with an engine remap ( fully declared to my insurers fwiw) Drives lovely, no knackered bushes, pokey, already on its second auto box (chip Just kicked in yo) How long will I keep it? Do I like it's chav image? Do I like it? YES YES YES; today at least it's sunny and I'm happy. WCPGW?! Sigmund Fraud, cobblers, Jim Bell and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 When all else fails, buy and e46. Looks canny man. Tamworthbay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Looks great that. If you can keep it long enough for me to get comfy in new job (about a month) I'll happily take it off you when you are done with it. Wouldn't mind a powerful estate again. I drove one of the new shape 335d BMWs and that was pretty fun. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 I've just got rid of the "for sale" tag from whenever I last got bored. Let's be honest, how long before it gets put back? I'm hoping to make amends with this one- 6 months ownership is a laughably small target for most normal people, but if I manage that I'll be genuinely chuffed to bits. gadgetgricey, RobT, Lord Sterling and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I've just got rid of the "for sale" tag from whenever I last got bored. Let's be honest, how long before it gets put back? I'm hoping to make amends with this one- 6 months ownership is a laughably small target for most normal people, but if I manage that I'll be genuinely chuffed to bits.I walked past my E39 today and it recalled in my head that I’ve now owned it for 5 months, which is a long time really for me in terms of a daily driver. I don’t think it will quite make the 6 month mark however. This one must be a challenge for you I reckon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Incoming E300 Diesel estate! Some MOT, some seats (7), some rust (hopefully nothing nasty) it's due to be dropped off mid afternoon...... scdan4, theshadow, jumpingjehovahs and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Good! You were worringly free of chod for a while there. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Whats up with all these W124s recently. Looking forward for more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 So mid afternoon and the 281k merc was trundling down to the westcountry driven by the vendor. Whilst getting a splash of fuel a wayward Nissan Juke reversed into it! Sad faces all round. The vendor was as gutted as I was but there was still a deal to be had. Although I felt I was taking advantage of the situation, the seller immediately offered to reduce the price; I knocked the price down a bit as it was looking even more sorry for itself and would need further TLC. So a slightly sorry for itself 25 year old Mercedes once again is seen by HMC towers. It's a bit worn and tired, and has had a left hook to the face by a juke; but it's still standing. Back in the early 00's a used late "multivalve" diesel was pretty much the coveted pick of the estate range. richardmorris, RobT, theshadow and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Pfff, it's only a headlight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Was this the one on RR? Looks tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 W124, you know it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Pfff, it's only a headlight!And the bonnet looks a little out of shape. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Ok then, who reversed the Juke for you? beko1987, Skizzer and HMC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 I recon the rear subframe mounts are a bit fruity on this, known weak spot alas. In my mind it's in the sort of semi dilapidated condition that one of the landed gentry might smoke around in, but in plain speaking terms it's a bit fucked. RobT, richardthestag, Dave_Q and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Ok. I'll ask what everyone else is probably thinking... What's occuring with the E46? (Goes off to book train tickets) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Back in the early 00's a used late "multivalve" diesel was pretty much the coveted pick of the estate range. It's still a coveted model. The om606 (non-turbo) in this is a very sought after engine for various reasons: Bottom end can take big power, the pump is very robust, OMGHGF is almost unheard of, and will run on literally anything that burns. Diesel, Heating oil, Veg oil, LHM, Gearbox oil, ATF, frigging anything. Lacquer Peel and mat_the_cat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Quick w124 diagnostic test- put the car in park, rock it back and forwards and watch the front of the rear subframe pop up and down; feeling around the rear tyres half the rotten mount is attached to the chassis and half bolted to the subframe. The dangers of buying 25yo cars unseen even if they are cheap. I recon the vendor was unaware and the previous MOT people too- it's often missed on these. 2 tyres aren't legal and of those one is just about through to the carcass on its inner shoulder. 2 tyres ordered and my local welding specialists will soon be on the case for a look over. Conclusion- well engineered metal rusts after 25 years just like any other. I haven't plucked up the courage to pop the jacking point covers off yet.... holbeck, RobT and somewhatfoolish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Quick w124 diagnostic test- put the car in park, rock it back and forwards and watch the front of the rear subframe pop up and down; feeling around the rear tyres half the rotten mount is attached to the chassis and half bolted to the subframe. and my local welding specialists will soon be on the case for a look over. Sounds quite involved? Or is it a jack up/unbolt and weld situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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