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This year is testing my no roffles rule. :/ I even like this in spite of it being a Ford. I've heard they aren't bad.

No pictures today, but I've now changed both of the auxiliary belts, which was a bitch of a job, getting to the lower bolt on the power steering pump was the worst bit. Then I snapped the top alternator bolt as I over-tightened it. Luckily I keep loads of spare bolts and found a spare. Obviously it never rains, it pours and I noticed a tail light out. Easily sorted. Then driving along after these jobs, I discovered that the screen washers aren't working. Hoping it's just out of fluid and not another thing to fix...

I just got an insurance quote of 3 times the amount of the Corolla. For that reason, I'm out.

Second dibs

I'm starting to have a soft spot for 305s, will look forward to seeing updates

That's a shame. You'll now have to swap it with a multi shade of paint Toyota and let me finish it.

Disappointed we didn't win, we were looking forward to a train ride 'up north' to see what my missus had gotten us into.

Most of Autoshite tonight...

Just saying... I have history of shiny wheel trims.

Agreed. I'm a sick puppy though.

I'd quite happily* smoke around in this for a few months. Suspect the insurance may be a little more though. Hopefully the fuel economy* would offset this. No? Oh well, at least it would look cool to my 6 yr old.

Hyundai Lantra Daewoo Espero Suzuki Baleno Daihatsu Applause (yes, I know it has already been mentioned) Kia Mentor Proton Wira See a pattern? Asian saloons that were typical bought by older 'sensible' people. The only reason the Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Lancer escaped this curse was the WRC connection.

Ahem. AE86 good, AE92 meh. I'd dare to say that the advent of front wheel drive was the killer of older cars being sought after - after the mid-80s.

I love them. To be fair, I love the whole car, but not in a position to buy at the moment.

I'm in no position to purchase, but if someone does and wants rid of the 3 spokes, I'll gladly take them.