What a load of cobblers!

[Chris_W_Q4]

I came across an incredible advert for a super limited edition P11 Primera Aparently it's a limited edition NISMO version. Only available in white, with upgraded clutch and lightened body.Sadly though it's lost the original specialist limited edition alloys (replaced with aftermarket wheels) and had power steering retro-fitted to it.Have a look : http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/596143.htmHowever - clearly it's a poverty spec UK built 1.6 Equation. What an absolute TW*TI guess if he was honest it would be worth about £375? But being the "special" it's £700. Unbelieveable the total sh1t some people spout.By the way.. in Japan they only made P11 and as a sedan and wagon - they never had 5 door tooling. We used to export a unique high spec 5 door 2.0 GT Auto to Japan in tiny numbers. It was a nice car with Union Jacks on the C posts and badged "Primera UK". We did the same for P10... I actually saw a silver one on the road here a while back!

[Monkey_boy]

Not only is it a lod of shite but they guy who has written the advert can't spell for shite either!!I should send him the question of "does it come with a free lemon?"!

[Cavcraft]

it has been converted so when u check inurance quotes will come up as Equation or SX version not as Import car.Yeah right

[Milford Cubicle]

What an idiot.

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Date of First Registration 01 08 1998

So most likely not an import.

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(these were desingned to race in special class in japan which never came to exist)

Why would you make a 'special class' of racing for the lowliest minicab-spec Primera available? Sounds like something Hirst would devise.

[reallyloud]

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car is located in ringwood, hants at the moment

I'm sure there'll be a few takers from that neck of the woods who will make use of its 'racing' pedigree.I think you'd have to be very nieve and a bit slow to swallow his pathetic attempts to sell this as anything other than a useful expired minicab.

[Ross_K]

Compare and contrast:

 

95bhp? My knackered 15-year-old Xantia could blow that heap of shit away.

 

What a knob end...

[Cavcraft]

Am I the only one who loves the charitable and reasoned comments people make on here? DIS PLAICE ROX!

[mk2_craig]

Hahaha, what a ringpiece.

[marinast]

My 214 gives away 200cc but produces more bhp that that pile of junk.On the subject of 2 litre Primeras, a work college of mine had one, quick it was too. (and thirsty!)

[Rocket88]

I used to live near Ringwood, and I suspect that if you "went to view", there would be a lot of caravans, rancid dogs, and abandoned white goods..............

[garethj]

  Milford Cubicle said:

Why would you make a 'special class' of racing for the lowliest minicab-spec Primera available? Sounds like something Hirst would devise.

[Ross_K]

I thought that's what banger racing was

[Mr_Bo11ox]

HA HA What a cripple. 2/10

[Guest]

  Milford Cubicle said:

Why would you make a 'special class' of racing for the lowliest minicab-spec Primera available? Sounds like something Hirst would devise.

You've never heard of the HTCC?!Quite simply, it's a racing event where the car has to be a large 4/5 door family saloon, permitted engines are up to 1600cc petrol and 2000cc non-turbo diesel. The interior must be left largely as standard, though seat covers, steering wheel covers and powerful air fresheners are permitted. The tracks are closed-off street circuits across the country, including Bolton, Scunthorpe and Doncaster.This Primera placed 1st overall in the 1998 season after finally defeating the "Bass Shandy" Xantia at Morley, though it is mainly thought to be down to the failure of its rivals throughout the season - Toyota were struggling with the new Avensis, the Vectra still didn't handle quite as well as the old Cavalier and the Rover 400 had to retire early in most races due to various headgasket issues. It was a dull season for the main teams to be honest, the most exciting action was in the privateers, with some truly exciting clashes between an ex-works Carina II and a Fiat Regata Diesel.Back onto the Primera, it is a real bit of racing history! Shame it'll probably end up in a private collection in Saudi Arabia or something, rather than somewhere it can be appreciated by the masses. Still trying to obtain funding for my HTCC museum, but when I approached the government they said that I had made the whole thing up and said that they wouldn't waste money on, and I quote, "the inexplicable personal fantasy of an utter moron".

[michiel]

Hirst Taxi Cab Championship?

[pogweasel]

@ D.Hirst

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

  Hirst said:

  Milford Cubicle said:

Why would you make a 'special class' of racing for the lowliest minicab-spec Primera available? Sounds like something Hirst would devise.

You've never heard of the HTCC?!Quite simply, it's a racing event where the car has to be a large 4/5 door family saloon, permitted engines are up to 1600cc petrol and 2000cc non-turbo diesel. The interior must be left largely as standard, though seat covers, steering wheel covers and powerful air fresheners are permitted. The tracks are closed-off street circuits across the country, including Bolton, Scunthorpe and Doncaster.This Primera placed 1st overall in the 1998 season after finally defeating the "Bass Shandy" Xantia at Morley, though it is mainly thought to be down to the failure of its rivals throughout the season - Toyota were struggling with the new Avensis, the Vectra still didn't handle quite as well as the old Cavalier and the Rover 400 had to retire early in most races due to various headgasket issues. It was a dull season for the main teams to be honest, the most exciting action was in the privateers, with some truly exciting clashes between an ex-works Carina II and a Fiat Regata Diesel.Back onto the Primera, it is a real bit of racing history! Shame it'll probably end up in a private collection in Saudi Arabia or something, rather than somewhere it can be appreciated by the masses. Still trying to obtain funding for my HTCC museum, but when I approached the government they said that I had made the whole thing up and said that they wouldn't waste money on, and I quote, "the inexplicable personal fantasy of an utter moron".

It also won the Dewar Depreciation Trophy, wrested from Citroen for the first time in 73 years.

[MrRegieRitmo]

I like the way the Alfa's for sale are Categorised; it basically gives you an insight into how common each of the models is. You can take how many are listed for sale here as an indication of which ones you're most likely to see driving about!Alfa Romeo 145 (9) 146 (12) 147 (104) 155 (14) 156 (119) 159 (19) 164 (2) 166 (9) 75 (2) Brera (10) GT Coupe (23) GTV (56) Spider (29) SZ (1) Wanted (9) Other Models (14) Numbers in brackets are number of vehicles for sale which is a true reflection of how common each model is.

[r.welfare]

Surely, Reg, it's just an indication of how many current Alfa owners want rid of a particular model? :wink:I was intrigued to see a beautiful black 156 for sale locally with what can only be described as a pondscum-green flock interior. I actually quite liked it...