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rml2345 Rank: Renault 16

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I really fancy one of those microcars just to see how bad they really are. Axiam top of the list though as they sound like roadside generators, which is quite endearing.

OMG 2 CAR DECADENCE NOW HAVE 2 EAT HATZ 2 SURVIVE

dave21478 Rank: Renault 16

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Knowing Felly in a real world level and feeling his waft before I'd honestly say if you gave him a car with a full tank of fuel, a naked Suzi Perry as a car pool passenger and a ashtray that magically fired out £50 notes every time you opened it that it still wouldn't be good enough for him and he'll throw it back in your face.

 

There's only so much sympathy, help and advice you can give someone before you realise that they actually enjoy being in that situation and the attention they are getting from it.

 

No doubt he'll post again to slag me off and throw his rattle at me but I can't give a fuck anymore, there's a bigger picture that I'm not going into on a public forum.

 

 

I want a car like that, but be sure to put some pants on Suzi Perry to prevent her clunge staining the passenger seat. Got to think of the resale value, you know.

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Cleon-Fonte Rank: BL Wedge

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I really fancy one of those microcars just to see how bad they really are. Axiam top of the list though as they sound like roadside generators, which is quite endearing.

OMG 2 CAR DECADENCE NOW HAVE 2 EAT HATZ 2 SURVIVE

 

My microcar of choice would be one of the 505cc two-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel Microcar Virgos. Can you imagine the sheer misery of it?

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retrogeezer Rank: Renault 16

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that Felicia looks bloody fantastic.. 

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Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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One of these might save my wife's leg, and it'd be quite funny to see it being bummed along by DAVE_LEE_CARTLAND

Lacquer Peel Rank: Talbot Tagora

Lacquer Peel

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Those diesel micro-cars usually run indirect injection diesels with in-line injection pumps, ideal for eking every gallon out of your veg oil.

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SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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Those diesel micro-cars usually run indirect injection diesels with in-line injection pumps, ideal for eking every gallon out of your veg oil.

That's a nice way to say that the engine actually is from a mini tractor...

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Pillock Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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That's the shitheap Avensis?

I'd be all over that! I'd be quicker on the uptake than that time I heard Suzi Perry wanted me to watch her get undressed.

 

Plus it's in the same colour as 85% of Avensees on the road so it's hardly going to be the quest for the holy grail to, in the future (when Aldi drop the price of their baked beans a little more and money is easier) to find another door.

 

If it was shit on the motorway, it if guzzled fuel like I guzzle gin, if it was unreliable, then clearly half a million taxi drivers are RONG.

retrogeezer Rank: Renault 16

retrogeezer

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there really couldn't be a more perfect car for him than that Avensis could there! 

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Alexg

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He'd even been to look at an older one with 200k on the clock that was listed for more money. But the OSR door was sound to be fair.

sierraman Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

sierraman

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If that Avensis has got any scratches that's me out! No seriously I'd like to think I'd offer anyone my help and advice but at the end of the day he was wanting something he wasn't going to get for £600. I sincerely hope felly sorts out whatever's up with him. If his finances really are that bad, I'd suggest coming to some agreement with his creditors, I've known a lot of people who say bankruptcy was the best thing that ever happened to them, like a weight off their shoulders.

 

The fact it's been touched up where it's chipped shows a caring owner. You just never know until you go and look at a car. I've seen some real pearlers before in the picture, gone to see them and they were heaps of shit, on the other hand I've gone to see cars with no pictures, fuck all description and they've been brilliant, bought them on the spot. At this level you pays your money you takes your chance, it's always been the same and will be.

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rml2345 Rank: Renault 16

rml2345

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My microcar of choice would be one of the 505cc two-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel Microcar Virgos. Can you imagine the sheer misery of it?

That's part of the appeal! The AX is already pretty minimalist so I'd like to find out just how little car you can get away with before it's unbearable.

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stripped fred Rank: Renault 16

stripped fred

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My current daily's. The astra cost me £250 and the 406 £200. Yes I've spent a few hundred on them but nothing major and so far they've both been reliable, comfortable and economical and nil depreciation so it can be done. Of course now I've said that all hell will break loose!

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Tetleysmooth Rank: Renault 16

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Hasn't anyone got a Lexus GS/LS 300 or a Hyundai XG30 they could offer him? He won't want it, but I will.

overrun Rank: Renault 16

overrun

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[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/XOgAAOSwnH1Wa-pi/$_57.JPG[/img]

 

Fucked, but that is not important.

51 plate 'modern'  to get the neighbours talking, and a V6 under the bonnet to impress the postman.

 

Make sure you push it onto the drive nose first, so all and sundry passing by will clock the boot lid badge.

 

The doors look canny, too.

 

Save a quid by not providing sugar cubes to that high horse of yours, Felly and use it on a roll of black insulation tape to doctor the '5' to a '6'.

 

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"A 61 plate VW. I notice someone has moved up in the world!"

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-51-VOLKSWAGEN-PASSAT-V6-TDI-BLUE-SPARES-OR-REPAIR/201536753933?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3D455509e8c0474d8c882d7031376bffd3%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D401086074964

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gdhaydock Rank: Austin Maxi

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There looks to be more to this than meets the eye, apologies if i'm stating the obvious or missing a crucial point somewhere.

 

FM works as a bus driver as we know, couple of quotes from the "bus driving thread" in the open forum ....

 

 

I work for an East Anglian indie and wages are way above average for the area, on just shy of £10 p/h Mon-Fri and just shy of £11/ph on Saturdays, and luckily no earlies or lates, or Sundays

 

 

free travel for you and immediate family,

 

Suggests that the working day is generally within "sociable hours" and that free travel may be available in order to get to work without a car (don't know the exact locations, so routes may be an issue though)

 

Quote from earlier in this thread ....

 

 

driving the Favorit now is a complete no no, as my right hand is severely weakened

 

I missed this bit when I read the thread last night - looks like FM has another car. A bit of a search on the forum revealed a thread for it ....

http://autoshite.com/topic/22977-4sayul-skoda-favorit-lxie-1995-%C2%A3300-bargain-price-reduced/page-2?hl=favorit 

 

A quick lookup on the registration number shows it to be taxed and tested (presumably insured as well in order for the tax to be valid) - I completely fail to comprehend this point when FM is "desperate" for a car and "utterly skint" - if the car cannot be driven, why is it still taxed and insured? A tax and insurance refund must boost the cash pot for buying a car. Why can't it be used as a part ex if buying from a dealer?

 

I also struggle to see how driving a small car for a few miles can produce crippling pain, yet there is no issue driving a bus for 10 hours a day with a 4 hour commute on top of that.

 

FM has been offered at least 2 "free" cars, which the £700 budget would cover the collection and repair of. Other members had offered help with collection / delivery.

 

It looks like a case of attention seeking.

 

I was prepared to offer assistance (no costs attached) with moving potential vehicles from North to South but it looks like this is not what FM wants.

 

FM - if i've got the wrong end of the stick let me know and i'll remove this post, otherwise stop wasting everyone's time

Pillock Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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That's ace.  When are you due a car change W2?

 

*checks watch*

 

About five to nine?

overrun Rank: Renault 16

overrun

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That's ace.  When are you due a car change W2?

 

I've had a pedal of this one and seen it on ONE other occasion, so far.

Plus it has been washed!

 

Along with general positive noises, I think it may be a keeper*.

SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/XOgAAOSwnH1Wa-pi/$_57.JPG[/img]

 

Fucked, but that is not important.

51 plate 'modern' to get the neighbours talking, and a V6 under the bonnet to impress the postman.

 

Make sure you push it onto the drive nose first, so all and sundry passing by will clock the boot lid badge.

 

The doors look canny, too.

 

Save a quid by not providing sugar cubes to that high horse of yours, Felly and use it on a roll of black insulation tape to doctor the '5' to a '6'.

 

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"A 61 plate VW. I notice someone has moved up in the world!"

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-51-VOLKSWAGEN-PASSAT-V6-TDI-BLUE-SPARES-OR-REPAIR/201536753933?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3D455509e8c0474d8c882d7031376bffd3%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D401086074964

OMG that's only 10 miles or so away from me. MEGA tempted. WPCGW

 

However I unfortunately (fortunately??) need another Renault to use as a willing test subject on my app.

 

Oh wouldn't fit the OP requirements as its a dizzle.

overrun Rank: Renault 16

overrun

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OMG that's only 10 miles or so away from me. MEGA tempted. WPCGW

 

However I unfortunately (fortunately??) need another Renault to use as a willing test subject on my app.

 

Oh wouldn't fit the OP requirements as its a dizzle.

 

The windows will drop into the doors.

This could dent them and render the vehicle U/S!!!

 

I know he doesn't want a dizzler, but I have decided that he's the type who would prefer a premium* new* yet kyboshed motor on the drive, than an older, fully functional one.

 

Mebbes.

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Cleon-Fonte sounds like a Herefordshire village.

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