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They_all_do_that_sir Rank: Renault 16

They_all_do_that_sir

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Well they can be no worse than an mx5

 

And if you look at some of the modifications on www.mx5nutz.com you'll realize that it's possible to modify them so far as to make them impossible to drive.

But sensible and they are a hoot.

Turbod the 1.6 can give 200 plus bhp reliably so add that to a TvR look and it's all good really.

That would be ridiculous......I'd wager a better power to weight than the Toyota GT86

 

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Jazoli Rank: Lancia Gamma

Jazoli

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Anybody have any interest in a supercharged V8 2007 Range Rover for 4K?

A few electrical problems but in no way properly broken.

Our labourer paid 8 grand for it about 7 months ago but can't afford to run it. :-)

If any interest I'll do a for sale thread for it.

I'd love one but I have the fear factor after speaking to plenty of owners of them where I work and I'm lucky to earn more than a labourers wage, 70k new, still 70k car running costs and British build quality.

 

Lovely things though if it's the FFRR and not the twatty RR Sport.

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Arthur Foxhake Rank: Citroen Ami

Arthur Foxhake

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I'd love one but I have the fear factor after speaking to plenty of owners of them where I work and I'm lucky to earn more than a labourers wage, 70k new, still 70k car running costs and British build quality.

 

Lovely things though if it's the FFRR and not the twatty RR Sport.

It's a proper Range Rover, no sport bollox.

Cream leather and brushed stainless instead of wood inside. Upgraded brakes as well, as he found out when he had the pads changed the other day. :-0

It'd be a steal at 3.5k and I reckon he'd consider it, probably take a bit less anyway.

It's his biggest mistake ever, and he's still on license from prison. The life choices he made to to end up in there pales into insignificance compared to his decision to buy this and run it on about £400 a week.

He's a good lad but a bit lacking in common sense.

Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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Anybody have any interest in a supercharged V8 2007 Range Rover for 4K?

A few electrical problems but in no way properly broken.

Our labourer paid 8 grand for it about 7 months ago but can't afford to run it. :-)

If any interest I'll do a for sale thread for it.

There is already a thread for that sort of thing: http://autoshite.com/topic/27546-low-cost-big-liability/page-207

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Guest Hooli

Guest Hooli

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These are my guilty pleasure. There's something so chintzy it's almost nice about them.

 

However these are IMO bloody lovely, like a mini TVR

 

https://www.blackwellsportscars.com/

 

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They may be total carp for all I know about them but they look spot on.

 

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Those do look spankylicious.

scaryoldcortina Rank: Lancia Gamma

scaryoldcortina

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Anybody have any interest in a supercharged V8 2007 Range Rover for 4K?

A few electrical problems but in no way properly broken.

Our labourer paid 8 grand for it about 7 months ago but can't afford to run it. :-)

If any interest I'll do a for sale thread for it.

Can't stretch to 4k, any chance he'd let it go for 1080p?

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DodgeRover Rank: Talbot Tagora

DodgeRover

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Anybody have any interest in a supercharged V8 2007 Range Rover for 4K?

A few electrical problems but in no way properly broken.

Our labourer paid 8 grand for it about 7 months ago but can't afford to run it. :-)

If any interest I'll do a for sale thread for it.

Petrol or Diesel? My knowledge of Range Rovers stopped when they stopped using the 3.5 V8, would it be an absolute fucking nightmare of ongoing electronic woes and constant need of OPCOM?

Talbot Rank: Isuzu Florian

Talbot

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Can't stretch to 4k, any chance he'd let it go for 1080p?

A drop to just under eleven quid is a big ask.

 

Still, that's all I'd offer for it too. This is prime low-cost-big-liability. Not sure I'd even want it for free given the cocking enormous bills they can pull out of thin air.

DodgeRover Rank: Talbot Tagora

DodgeRover

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My grin this afternoon was finishing work early and getting home in the light.

It being still day light meant I ended up leaving the rest of the traffic behind me on the back roads. This is no easy feet in a van weighing close on 3 tons and powered by a 2 litre Pinto. Conservation of momentum is the key - and not having to emergency brake for venison on the hoof for a change.

cort16 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

cort16

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Anybody have any interest in a supercharged V8 2007 Range Rover for 4K?

A few electrical problems but in no way properly broken.

Our labourer paid 8 grand for it about 7 months ago but can't afford to run it. :-)

If any interest I'll do a for sale thread for it.

Kiltox wants one he’s just not accepted it yet.

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Petrol or Diesel? My knowledge of Range Rovers stopped when they stopped using the 3.5 V8, would it be an absolute fucking nightmare of ongoing electronic woes and constant need of OPCOM?

Has anyone supercharged a diesel?

R9UKE Rank: Citroen Ami

R9UKE

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Mechanic nearby has had an Alfa 166 sat at the side of his place for a good while now, I noticed a nice hole in the rear sill and suspected it's death warrant had been signed.

 

Called in, sure enough, owner gave up on it and never came back, been sat there a year and a half.  

 

After a positive reception I called back with a fresh battery, a few litres of fuel and some £20 notes.  I then drove it home  :?

 

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It's a 2000 3.0 V6 Super.  And is mostly broken.

 

I'm not going lie, it's probably not going to see the road again, but it's been a pleasure just for the engine note.

 

The sills are shot.  The exhaust is blowing.  The nav/climate screen isn't working.  The bodywork is shoddy.  The engine is smokey when cold.  But it's an Alfa.  A devastatingly sexy Alfa.  And I'm glad to have been able to step in to save it from immediate bridging.  Hopefully it'll at least help another live on.

 

Here it is power-hosed and looking much better than it actually is.

 

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The truth......

 

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Jazoli Rank: Lancia Gamma

Jazoli

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The seats in that 166 are lush, I wish I'd bought one years ago when they were worthless but not completely fucked.

DodgeRover Rank: Talbot Tagora

DodgeRover

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Mechanic nearby has had an Alfa 166 sat at the side of his place for a good while now, I noticed a nice hole in the rear sill and suspected it's death warrant had been signed.

 

Called in, sure enough, owner gave up on it and never came back, been sat there a year and a half.

 

After a positive reception I called back with a fresh battery, a few litres of fuel and some £20 notes. I then drove it home :?

 

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It's a 2000 3.0 V6 Super. And is mostly broken.

 

I'm not going lie, it's probably not going to see the road again, but it's been a pleasure just for the engine note.

 

The sills are shot. The exhaust is blowing. The nav/climate screen isn't working. The bodywork is shoddy. The engine is smokey when cold. But it's an Alfa. A devastatingly sexy Alfa. And I'm glad to have been able to step in to save it from immediate bridging. Hopefully it'll at least help another live on.

 

Here it is power-hosed and looking much better than it actually is.

 

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The truth......

 

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Those seats look lovely, if it does end up heading to frag I would be interested in one depending on price and location.

loserone Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

loserone

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My god the inside of that 166.

 

I need an Alfa. Anyone roffling a petrol 147 anytime soon?

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Mechanic nearby has had an Alfa 166 sat at the side of his place for a good while now, I noticed a nice hole in the rear sill and suspected it's death warrant had been signed.

 

Called in, sure enough, owner gave up on it and never came back, been sat there a year and a half.  

 

After a positive reception I called back with a fresh battery, a few litres of fuel and some £20 notes.  I then drove it home  :?

 

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It's a 2000 3.0 V6 Super.  And is mostly broken.

 

I'm not going lie, it's probably not going to see the road again, but it's been a pleasure just for the engine note.

 

The sills are shot.  The exhaust is blowing.  The nav/climate screen isn't working.  The bodywork is shoddy.  The engine is smokey when cold.  But it's an Alfa.  A devastatingly sexy Alfa.  And I'm glad to have been able to step in to save it from immediate bridging.  Hopefully it'll at least help another live on.

 

Here it is power-hosed and looking much better than it actually is.

 

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The truth......

 

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I do like the look of those, perhaps not yours but well done. The leather interior would make a nice office set of chairs.

Broadsword Rank: Renault 16

Broadsword

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That Alfa looks well past any hope of rescue. It would make a fantastic garden ornament though!

Split_Pin Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Split_Pin

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Had a grand evening last night at Scotoshite Skunk Worx.

 

Here we have a veg-powered W124 giving a jump start to a BMW 335i.

 

My 75 wafted there and back through the January gloamin' splendidly which reminded me how much I like these cars. The chairs are incredibly comfortable and 25 miles felt like just a couple. My usual short journeys are really not doing it justice.

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brownnova Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

brownnova

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Mechanic nearby has had an Alfa 166 sat at the side of his place for a good while now, I noticed a nice hole in the rear sill and suspected it's death warrant had been signed.

 

Called in, sure enough, owner gave up on it and never came back, been sat there a year and a half.

 

After a positive reception I called back with a fresh battery, a few litres of fuel and some £20 notes. I then drove it home :?

 

QVsEuPYoRHq4vPRSTFo3Qw.jpg

 

fullsizeoutput_1223.jpeg

 

TsiQR3hmRDyy9zlUvIcUIw.jpg

 

It's a 2000 3.0 V6 Super. And is mostly broken.

 

I'm not going lie, it's probably not going to see the road again, but it's been a pleasure just for the engine note.

 

The sills are shot. The exhaust is blowing. The nav/climate screen isn't working. The bodywork is shoddy. The engine is smokey when cold. But it's an Alfa. A devastatingly sexy Alfa. And I'm glad to have been able to step in to save it from immediate bridging. Hopefully it'll at least help another live on.

 

Here it is power-hosed and looking much better than it actually is.

 

m7XUAEXTTO2QkhcC57pzew.jpg

 

f9eDdGr6RwGfz9IHxCqrUg.jpg

 

XoqZhgUuQtqT7Zc%qCTdwg.jpg

 

GqIARu0EQd+6vyMjQkcUxg.jpg

 

The truth......

 

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Great (temporary) save...

 

I would...

Lacquer Peel Rank: Talbot Tagora

Lacquer Peel

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Yeah Mazda did a Comprex 626 diesel with a supercharger and apparently it was awful.

Not awful, just a bit underpowered and thirsty. Okay that doesn't sound good.

It's probably smoother to drive than the equivalent turbo diesels of the era.

I wish I'd gone for the one that was for sale up here about a year ago, just to try it out.

dome Rank: Lancia Gamma

dome

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Anyone want to buy my X5? :D

Cort does he's just not accepted it yet

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Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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Things to do today (already done)

 

Part one: Buy slightly dented car door for a 2010 Nissan Micra. Haven't got a Micra,  haven't even got a Nissan. So why buy it? Because it was £1, that's why.

 

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Part two:

 

Extract Focus ST out of PoP without wrecking clutch, and without fire. Especially without fire.

 

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Didn't even need the Royal Vectra to tow it out, it started straight up and drove.

shoddybanger Rank: Austin Maxi

shoddybanger

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That Alfa is nice. I'd probably still try to save it, depending on the state of chassis rot and after scanning the codes for the various blinky lights. Any signs of bottom end knock would be a killer though.

 

The big V6 petrol engine does equal atrocious taxes over here, and combined with through-the-roof fuel prices it just wouldn't make any financial sense to drive it.

xtriple Rank: Renault 16

xtriple

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Bloody ABS/BAS/TC  light is back on. I guess the ECU has got wet again.

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