Kiltox Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, New POD said: Income tax is required at any age. NI STARTS AT 16. IF HE MAKES 12500 quid profit, he needs to pay tax. I stand corrected, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, New POD said: Income tax is required at any age. NI STARTS AT 16. IF HE MAKES 12500 quid profit, he needs to pay tax. No idea how much he makes, but all the articles he's linked to have the headline of making loads of money... I was very careful to not mention money at all in my 23 seconds of fame. HarmonicCheeseburger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 17 minutes ago, beko1987 said: he'll suck up Pun intended. beko1987, Aston Martin and Craig the Princess 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, New POD said: Income tax is required at any age. NI STARTS AT 16. IF HE MAKES 12500 quid profit, he needs to pay I wonder if the eejit might be hit for Capital Gains as well.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 The Clio exhaust hanger really needs the Backbox off and the car in the air so I can build things to bolt too. Have it bodged so it doesn't rattle. Engine sounds much happier after an oil change and shiny new purflux filter. No a bad day skiddling on corrs, but it's cold damp and dark now, so game over for today paulplom, Skizzer and Split_Pin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Sunny Jim said: Am I doing this right? I joined the forum 10 days ago and have enjoyed reading your tales of trials, tribulations and occasional triumphs and resolved to get some shite in my life. So today I paid £300 for an 18 year old Alfa - what could possibly go wrong? Wooo I bought a 3 door alfa 147 yesterday aswell! HillmanImp, scdan4, Vantman and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Jim Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Mine's a 5 door. I wish you all the best with yours - hope it's an antidote to your crap experience with the mondeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sunny Jim said: Mines a 5 door. I wish you all the best with yours - hope it's an antidote to your crap experience with the mondeo. Ah so it is! Thank you, they are really fun to drive aren't they? Handle well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 @Sunny Jim - welcome! That's a good way to start... Sunny Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Jim Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 My test drive around private land didn't allow me out of second gear but yeah seems a nice steer. Pick it up next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Went to King's Lynn today . I did a buy. This charming little fellow is now in my workshop Speedo doesn't work but hey other than that it's a cracker. Bland as bland can be and that front end is a bit erm but it has a certain charm. Springer, w00dy, jumpingjehovahs and 30 others 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Ooft nice, doest that have the smol V6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob McGregor Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I had the pleasure of Loserone this afternoon for a spot of light limecrete slab mixing/laying in our old house in Upper Weardale. Some old house experience/skill swapping about to take place. As an Autoshite link, here’s Loserone having to push-assist my shonky old Belle Maxi mixer that makes dodgy noises and has a slipping belt: IMG_4153.MOV paulplom and LightBulbFun 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Ooft nice, doest that have the smol V6? What, the Alfa or the Nissan? If the Nissan, that never had a V6. It may be the Mazda MX-3 you're thinking of.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 10 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said: Out and about. I need to bodge some repairs over the next few days because the water ingress has increased, and the mould has become rampant. Gonna stick it inside for a while with a heater and a dehumidifier to begin with, and add some sealant around leaky seals. I wiped the mould of mine with vinagre, then set to work running the engine just in the drive and having the blowers on full and the windows cracked. Didn't dry out in one go but it got significantly better, now I've added a hanging dessicant and that is collecting quite a lot of the moisture too. Should be dry soon. BL Bloke and Vantman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 So.. A conundrum.. Do I spend seven or eight hundred putting right all that's wrong with the 740 or try a cheeky bid on an apparently nice local 940 turbo for a little more? Genuine question, I can't make a decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: What, the Alfa or the Nissan? If the Nissan, that never had a V6. It may be the Mazda MX-3 you're thinking of.... Yes I meant the MX3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Tim_E said: I wiped the mould of mine with vinagre, then set to work running the engine just in the drive and having the blowers on full and the windows cracked. Didn't dry out in one go but it got significantly better, now I've added a hanging dessicant and that is collecting quite a lot of the moisture too. Should be dry soon. Ah yes. The heater. That doesn't work. I imagine old Leroy who had the car before us had dabbled in the forbidden moonshine (K Seal) as it's never bloody worked. I have a new matrix to fit but value having my fingers, so I'm going to flush the system out first before giving the job to someone else if that doesn't work! The Sierra's in the garage now and was treated to about 5 hours of a 2kw heater. It was hotter than the sun in there last night - lovely stuff. More mould wiping to happen (got some special jollop from the shops) and I've ordered some black sealant from Amazon which is coming today! Cord Fourteener, The Moog, Split_Pin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyIggs Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Amishtat said: So.. A conundrum.. Do I spend seven or eight hundred putting right all that's wrong with the 740 or try a cheeky bid on an apparently nice local 940 turbo for a little more? Genuine question, I can't make a decision Sometimes its better the devil you know. Chances are although you'll be buying that car it may also need some spending on it as well. egg, Ghosty and Cord Fourteener 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 /\ What Andylggs said /\ Chances of an unknown car needing zero spending on it is low, although it can happen. If your 740 can be fully sorted for less than the purchase price of the 940 then fixing it would definitely get my vote as well. Split_Pin, egg and Ghosty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Split_Pin said: Ooft nice, doest that have the smol V6? It's a Nissan 100NX . They only came in 1.6 four pot flavour here.The rest of Europe got a 2.0 litre aswell. Your thinking of the Mazda MX3 this is based on a Nissan Sunny hence the blandness. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyIggs Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I really want to get rid of my fezzy for a 5 door, its not used a massive amount apart from going work and back but when I do need to take the family out its just a right ball ache getting them in an out. I just can't let it go though and replace with another shitter as I've spent a bit on it over the last 18 months (matching tyres, rear shockers, front calipers, discs and pads to name a few things). I can guarantee anything I replace it with will need work doing, I'd expect nothing less at the low end price point so to me its just not worth the hassle yet until MOT time comes in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 14 hours ago, meggersdog said: Went to King's Lynn today . I did a buy. This charming little fellow is now in my workshop Speedo doesn't work but hey other than that it's a cracker. Bland as bland can be and that front end is a bit erm but it has a certain charm. The mum of my first ever girlfriend when I was in school had one of these... it was M Reg and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Quick update on the fleet: Mini: After the oil change to a slightly heavier 5/w40 the smoke from the valve stems still didnt come back however it has now strangely returned. Not a new problem though, oil usage is as patchy as before and it continues to car well. Clio: Usual problems trying to sell it. Despite stating in the advert clearly 'No swaps' and that I would ignore lessages of less than 10 words, I received both. I have been offered a MK4 Escort Cabriolet project and £200 and a barried Seat Leon Cupra (whatever that model is), £950 and a not unpalatable offer of £1200 however that was all the message said. Some messers seem interested at first but when the reality of my address and a time to view hits them, they go silent. One guy is coming tonight who lives nearby so perhaps he will show. Audi: The Mann filter with an anti drainback valve and lighter grade oil didn't help the chain rattle on start up. Fiction there from the Audi pages then! I have conceded that as it is not a critical internal part of of the engine and it is otherwise quiet in operation, I'll keep an ear on it and leage it alone for the time being. Ultimatley a new chain and tensioner will be fitted but not necessary this year. Corsa: Continues to slumber but still MOT'd and ship-shape. If/when the Clio sells, I fancy a 4x4 type of thing, a phase 1 Merc ML 270 is high on my list. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 According to my sister I was on tv last night... how dare she i have more hair.....lol GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 He's not carrying a Mondeo spoiler from Halfords, either. That's how I'd identify you in public, Stu! HillmanImp, HarmonicCheeseburger, wuvvum and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 15 hours ago, meggersdog said: Went to King's Lynn today . I did a buy. This charming little fellow is now in my workshop Speedo doesn't work but hey other than that it's a cracker. Bland as bland can be and that front end is a bit erm but it has a certain charm. That’s not the one from Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels LMMMons challenge is it? They’re based over that sorta area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Took the Laguna to Wiltshire and back this weekend, it's such a lovely steer.Been taking the MX5 to work the last few days and I'm noticing I'm spending a LOT more time sideways than I'd like. Anything to do with the road being salted?Either way, the entire fleet need a wash.Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggersdog Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, dozeydustman said: That’s not the one from Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels LMMMons challenge is it? They’re based over that sorta area Close, same year and colour, mine's had more owners (last change in 2015) done more miles and it has a roof spoiler.. I paid a little more for it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Just been sent a picture of my new car arriving at its temporary custodian's place. Anyone want to buy a 306? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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