YRV

[Jim Bell]

Today I will mostly be having a drive out into the distant greenery to collect a car "that's been sat" from a man I've never met, who is then immediately emigrating.

The brakes are binding, the battery is flat but most crucially: The price is right!

It's nothing special. Or interesting. Just another Sunday on Autoshite.

[the judge]

The only way to buy them. Crack on sir

[Jim Bell]

Our destination for the day is this very location.

 

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52731944.html

 

It comes equipped with its own beer garden, stream and the owner is selling up the lot. The lot includes what he describes as "the little car", which has been sat in the barn for a few months.

Jen you win barn find.

[Jim Bell]

As I have been informed that the brakes are binding and the battery is flat, I will be putting together an actual rescue kit, possibly for the first time ever. It's not a great distance home but the location is all green trees and no 3Gs so calling for the Yellow Fail Van will prove challenging. Also, the nearest petrol station is in Hexham and the fuel light is on.

 

The weather is meant to be nice mind, so spirits are high.

[Skizzer]

Is it the bottom half of an MG Midget, to go with the top half that Billy's just bought?

[Jim Bell]

Jump pack to get it started. Shed Oil to keep her going and er strong fabric tape for everything else.

Guess I'll include a petrol can, compressor and Aldi socket set for maximum overkill. And wd40. That's probably good for brakes.

[Jim Bell]

Is it the bottom half of an MG Midget, to go with the top half that Billy's just bought?

Nothing even half as interesting mate.

[brownnova]

Our destination for the day is this very location.

 

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-52731944.html

 

It comes equipped with its own beer garden, stream and the owner is selling up the lot. The lot includes what he describes as "the little car", which has been sat in the barn for a few months.

Jen you win barn find.

To be fair, that's a pretty nice house!!

 

Based on the house and the 'small' description as a clue I'll wildly stab at a Rover 100 Knightsbridge in aquamarine blue...

 

Am I close??

[billyboy406v6]

Castrol GTX you is a so posh shiter ! Good luck, your going to need it ?

[Jim Bell]

It's RAC review Blankety Blank!

 

 

"The 1.3-litre Toyota-sourced engine gamely tries to make a good fist of being a driver's tool, but seems to be fighting a losing battle against a chassis that's not the most inspiring we've ever come across. The engine is loud but willing, and the [bLANK] never feels out of its depth on major roads, and coupled to a slick manual gearchange first impressions are of enormous fun. It will sprint nicely off the line, but the ride is very crashy with firm damping meaning the tiny wheels and skinny tyres have a hard task deploying traction in corners. Punt a front wheel drive [bLANK] into a corner and it will lurch at a rakish angle before picking an inside wheel up, power spinning away impotently until it touches terra firma again. Still, we often criticise new cars for lacking their predecessor's verve and vitality. Here's one with verve to spare. With a punchy engine and stiffened up suspension it makes a viable alternative to the usual VTR/VTS Citroens.

 

Overall the [bLANK] is an odd choice. It's difficult to make a case for any of the new models. It's not a bad car per se, it's just that especially in a turbulent used market, your pound will buy far better. Maybe we should leave this one alone for a year or so and revisit."

[Jim Bell]

 

Based on the house and the 'small' description as a clue I'll wildly stab at a Rover 100 Knightsbridge in aquamarine blue...

 

Am I close??

Not even close dude.

[skattrd]

It's RAC review Blankety Blank!

 

 

"The 1.3-litre Toyota-sourced engine ....

 

That'd better not be a review for a Daihatsu as they make better engines than (parent company) Toyota, so whoever wrote that needs a slap.

[chrisjvm]

Daihatsu YRV....

[skattrd]

Oh and if it is a Daihatsu with a K3-VE2 motor can I get dibs after you please Mr_Shitpez.

They're cracking engines and currently level with K-series 1.4 on my wanted but never owned engines.

[brownnova]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xbSaZ3Wq5Fk

 

Hope you've watched Tiff Needell's verdict from old top gear in preparation...

[Jim Bell]

Chrisjvm is the weiner.

 

Radiant in resale silver.

[Jim Bell]

That'd better not be a review for a Daihatsu as they make better engines than (parent company) Toyota, so whoever wrote that needs a slap.

That'd better not be a review for a Daihatsu as they make better engines than (parent company) Toyota, so whoever wrote that needs a slap.

As I understand it, and I could be very wrong, these use the same lump as the 1.3 Yaris but in a slightly higher state on tune. I'm happy to be corrected though.

[dollywobbler]

Nice. Did you pack a hammer for twatting the brakes? Probably sticky sliders at a guess.

[Jim Bell]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xbSaZ3Wq5Fk

Hope you've watched Tiff Needell's verdict from old top gear in preparation...

6/10 isn't bad. That's more than half way to good.

[Jim Bell]

Nice. Did you pack a hammer for twatting the brakes? Probably sticky sliders at a guess.

I didn't, but I will. [Thumbs]

[skattrd]

As I understand it, and I could be very wrong, these use the same lump as the 1.3 Yaris but in a slightly higher state on tune. I'm happy to be corrected though.

 

That is wrong, and often quoted. Daihatsu make their own engines, it is not based on the Yaris. It is superior to the Yaris lump.

Any idea if it's it the K3-VE or later and more powerful K3-VE2?

[Jim Bell]

That is wrong, and often quoted. Daihatsu make their own engines, it is not based on the Yaris. It is superior to the Yaris lump.

Any idea if it's it the K3-VE or later and more powerful K3-VE2?

Ah cool man. That's good info. I have no idea which it is. I'll take either for the money though!

[Skizzer]

Good luck on your mission, shite warrior.

 

Also Mrs Skizzer wants to know how your digestion is doing today, as she is still giggling at the thread with The Count from a few weeks back.  Please advise.

[Jim Bell]

Today's collection chariot of choice is the Wall Beater Of Death Rover 25 Gti. Basically because it's the only choice as the missus won't drive the 106 because it's wheels wobble around.

She does have a fucking point there.

 

Boot is fully laden but kick off isn't till mid day.

 

Updates will follow.

 

Prace bets naow!!!

[spartacus]

Looking good, it's nearly brand new!

[Jim Bell]

Good luck on your mission, shite warrior.

 

Also Mrs Skizzer wants to know how your digestion is doing today, as she is still giggling at the thread with The Count from a few weeks back. Please advise.

Why the fuck do you think I'm up at the crack of dawn?

Todd count is currently 2. Consistency: gravel.

IBS level: moderate.

Forecast: coin toss.

 

Will update accordianlingly.

[Skizzer]

Excellent, thanks.  Well obviously not excellent for you, but you know what I mean.  I hope.

 

What's it say on that bit of paper next to the GTX?  Something about "For fook's sake Becky"?

 

 

Do say if my questions are getting too personal, by the way.

[Timewaster]

Is there something wrong with your keyboard?

 

Your title makes no sense.

[Jim Bell]

It's the missus's.

 

Her business is called: Oh For Hooks sake!

As she crochets and does related wool things:

 

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ohforhookssake

 

For all your hand made requirements.

[Jim Bell]

Is there something wrong with your keyboard?

 

Your title makes no sense.

YRV sounds a bit like Why Are We. If you say it in a German accent.

I think my keyboard works OK thanks.