Shite What U Can Show Up With

[Junkman]

For my impeding job hunts and potentially ensuing contract work, I need some shite that is suitable for showing up with at job interviews/customers.

 

Caution:

 

- No diesel

- No post taxation change (2001?)

 

So please suggest something sensible, before I go and buy this:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Oldsmobile-Regency-NO-RESERVE-FREE-TAX-LOW-MILES-/321929655254

 

 

[plasticvandan]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rover-p6-series-1-v8-/281864172138?hash=item41a069f26a:g:ysQAAOSwHjNV~mFy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ZODIAC-MK3-1965-RARE-FLOOR-CHANGE-RECLINING-FRONT-SEATS-/321927323612?hash=item4af45d1fdc:g:A8IAAOSwys5WURPW

[Vantman]

 http://autoshite.com/topic/22503-the-volvo-has-to-go/

[Slartibartfast]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-Caprice-Classic-V8/262155847382?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3D5979d3b1348e47a5b2c1db7cb9dea66d%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D24%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D321929655254

[Sloth in a bowl]

The sensible answer is Vantman's Ovlov, my parents had one of these (except manual) and it was lovely.

 

Junkman will buy the Oldsmobile.

[fordperv]

I say buy the shite that most reflects your personality and what your comfortable with, but more importantly buy one that's in good condition not falling to bits

[steve_earwig]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-1960s-Vintage-Honda-F1-Pedal-Car-/371492431244?hash=item567eaca58c:g:lGAAAOSwAKxWUiiz

 

I'd go with PVD's P6 but... it depends who you're trying to impress really.

[forddeliveryboy]

V70s are value, post-2000 you take your chances with canbus, pre you risk being judged as someone interested in driving and motors. Less mindnumbingboredom than with most moderns, generally well looked-after. Difficult to pre-judge Volvoers from an employer's pov.

[Bear]

Realistically: Mercedes W124 or 190, Discovery if really clean (but not P38 unless you're aiming for narcotics courier/bouncer roles), anything forgettable if really clean and well presented.

[Bren]

For my impeding job hunts and potentially ensuing contract work, I need some shite that is suitable for showing up with at job interviews/customers.

 

Caution:

 

- No diesel

- No post taxation change (2001?)

 

So please suggest something sensible, before I go and buy this:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Oldsmobile-Regency-NO-RESERVE-FREE-TAX-LOW-MILES-/321929655254

455 ci motor - ripe for go faster bits - but they are more expensive than ford / cheverolet.

[Lacquer Peel]

What's wrong with the 405?

[Junkman]

I say buy the shite that most reflects your personality and what your comfortable with

 

That would be this:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMERICAN-CLASSIC-CAR-1962-CHRYSLER-CUSTOM-IMPERIAL-4-DOOR-PILLARLESS-V8-AUTO-LHD-/111793917102

 

The problem is I need a job despite my personality and what I'm comfortable with.

[Junkman]

What's wrong with the 405?

 

It's a notch below what would be appropriate, I'm afraid. Also, she wouldn't let me have it.

[plasticvandan]

anything pre 2013 or post 1973 you are a failure(in modern peoples speaks),its not new and its not "classic"

[Junkman]

What would one of these come across like?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CADILLAC-STS-SEVILLE-LOW-MILES-LOVELY-CONDITION-2-OWNERS-SERVICE-HISTORY-/172002727045

[Captain Slow]

Do you own a carpet warehouse in Halifax? If so, it's got the perfect image.

[Captain Slow]

Try something 90s but bombproof. Old Volvo, old Merc, old SAAB etc. 

 

 

Or enjoy knowing something ordinary boring people don't, and swan about in a cheap 75.

[trigger]

What you need is a grey Ford Sierra. They'll know you'll mean real business then.

[fordperv]

That would be this:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMERICAN-CLASSIC-CAR-1962-CHRYSLER-CUSTOM-IMPERIAL-4-DOOR-PILLARLESS-V8-AUTO-LHD-/111793917102

 

The problem is I need a job despite my personality and what I'm comfortable with.

I'd be impressed if you turned up for a job I was interviewing you for in that, what line of work do you do anyway?

[Alexg]

I give it 14 seconds before I get bored of this

 

[UltraWomble]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moskvitch-412-Car-THE-LEGEND-/252179916635?hash=item3ab718275b:g:AFcAAOSw8-tWUNiX

[Junkman]

I'd be impressed if you turned up for a job I was interviewing you for in that, what line of work do you do anyway?

 

Automotive Global Supply Chain Logistics.

[FakeConcern]

This

 

 

[Lacquer Peel]

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-Silver-Audi-A6-2-6-Auto-in-Dorking-Surrey-/111830687979

[Junkman]

Nah, no Awdy.
 
This would make them think I'm a retired Grand Prix driver, no?
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-ALFA-ROMEO-166-2-5-V6-24V-Proteo-Red-with-Black-Leather-Thousands-Spent-/272054431707

 

Plus I'd have a perfect excuse for being late.

[Pillock]

Audi is a good bet, it helped that the late 100s look identical to an A6 ten years younger so lob a private plate on it it's that much of an issue.

 

Same with Saab, people just can't date them without looking at the numberplate where you show them a 2000 Mondeo and it just looks ancient.

[Pillock]

Or just talk to BobTheBeard who had LITERALLY just decided to flog his Prelude.

[trigger]

 

 

I give it 14 seconds before I get bored of this

I know that feeling. So you managed to buy it in the end? What happened, did they magically unsell it?

[Lacquer Peel]

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-607-2-2-SE-auto-2002-02-/321059495371

[scruff]

I'd turn up in your Rover, I think it's the b011ox