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[Lacquer Peel]

If they are simply buy that Maestro from the garage in Fogwatt.

 

I think the Maestro's gone but the £2995 Montego is still there.

[richardmorris]

Spoke to Dan the merc mechanic this morning as he was back for the neighbour's clk this morning. Apparently the gears turning the timing chains wear out and then the chain simply skips a tooth. 140ish 000 miles- long gone from the Berlin taxis racking up a million km!

 

He's fixed it but the neighbour isn't happy and wants rid. Actually on Wednesday night up he was here for six hours and finished at nearly 1am to get it working for them. This morning he did say it feels like he's moving in- I replied that I should be on commission as now has three of my neighbour's as clients following him first doing my head gasket last year

[Tetleysmooth]

Two scares today. Mrs Tet phoned me from work and asked me to pick her up and take her to the hospital. Just lately she's had high blood pressure and palpitations. Just spent a few hours at the hospital and everything checked out ok. Bloods, ecg, blood pressure. Turns out the meds the GP prescribed for blood pressure is having an adverse effect on her, it's actually giving her the palpitations. So, not a bad result there.

 

2nd scare was the Volvo. While on the way to pick Mrs Tet up, my heater started blowing luke warm/cold. Oh bollocks. Checked the water - fine, checked the oil - fine, checked the inside of the oil cap - clean as a whistle. On the way back home, the heater was toasty again. How very strange.

[Tayne]

The a2 a 1.4 se. We don't need a dirty diesel and I read 1.6fsi is more complex and we don't need anything fast. It still does 40mpg. It very modern inside other than it has a cassette player. The body on this one is very tidy and the best thing is there'll never be any rust!

 

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Are they aluminium (it corrodes as well) or are you relying on Audi's galvanising process?

 

If its the latter....

[fordperv]

I've spent the afternoon replacing the rear bushes on mrs fp's car with polybushes, the original wishbone bushes were stuck solid and resisted the vice and socket method, the upside i have finally found a job to use the new blowtorch she bought me, that made short work of them.

[Mr Lobster]

So today has been a pretty good day...

 

[Timewaster]

A spot or a purchase?

[Ghosty]

It's in a petrol station...

[Bear]

So, how many cars here? I can't even remember. How many working and road legal?

 

1. And it's the one I don't like to use except for fun drives in good weather.

 

Winning at cars, clearly. More work on Mugwump essentially = "Pretty sure it's not torque convertor, could be sensor plate, anything is meaningless guessing until I've changed the fluid properly", Dischord is "wow, those calipers came off easily, I guess I misjudged the surface rust by MGF standards. But that disc is STUCK. Need heat, I think. Probably how it got stuck." Saab needs MOT, A-class I really CBA given everything else.

[auldford]

Finally fitted a rear wiper motor/arm to the Escort today as it mysteriously didn't have one when I bought it. And it wasn't raining, for October in Scotland was something of a miracle.

 

 

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[RobT]

I'm off to Brooklands motorsport day tomorrow. It's the last chance to see my Lancia nut mate before he moves back to Scotlandshire from Surrey, so as a treat* for him I'll be taking the Daimler. It's a tad dirty and running like a bag of shit despite some carb tweaks today, but woe betide any marshall who doesn't let me in via the classics only gate....My mate is bringing his Delta HF Turbo so I'll try and get some pics of the two together.

[dollywobbler]

A spot or a purchase?

 

That's one's available for classic hires I think...

[fred]

Going down to Pendine Sands today - Passing an Artic on the M4 and its rear tyre Blew out just as I was passing it - FUCK ME!!!! Thought my Engine gearbox Diff and everything else suddenly Assploded!

Talk a bout a fooking BOOM! Jesus H Christ on a bike. Trailer weaved a tad too close for comfort so I had no alternative than to cut up a Beemer in the ''Beemer lane'' He was quite annoyed - But most new owners of Beemers I fear are angry anyway so I waved with my hand but I had cramp so only one finger I could straighten unfortunately - I at the time was more concerned with the on coming staining of my Tighty Whiteys

[Craig the Princess]

Just spent the last week on this on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal around Skipton

 

 

Reliable Izusu power!

 

Came home today in the Allegro estate, 350 mile round trip, one slight ftp

 

 

Caused by one of the low tension wires on the coil breaking and losing it's spade connecter on the M62. Lurker on here Beige1100 got his toolbox out from under the boot floor, which is why all our stuff is on the verge and fixed the wire directly onto the coil. All sorted in about 3 minutes.

[captain_70s]

The important thing being, are they offering to fund this 3k purchase

No, although as Dad pointed out I don't have £700 to spend on a car anyway. Pretty much all I can do is put down a deposit on a £80 a month car.

I had to borrow £3.5k from them to pay off the Corsa's finance under the assurance I could use the Triumphs as reliable daily transport but I fucked it up and now have a maxed out overdraft, no working car and owe my parents a third of my yearly income...

 

To be honest the 1300 has been costing £300 a month in vital repairs with a lot of DIY and bodgery and is all set to fail it's MOT on the 17th. The rear if one of the sills has developed a hole and the rear shocks and springs are knackered, most of the engine compression is in the crankcase and it spits oil everywhere.

 

The 1850 is in worse shape as my attempts at fixing it have lowered it's value and rendered it immobile and it's now been sitting by the sea for months.

 

I've really cunted this up...

[RobT]

That's one's available for classic hires I think...

Might also be from the same bunch of shitehawks I tried to hire a Jensen from a few months back. Sounds like Mr Lobster had a good day though so glad he got a good experience!

[Craig the Princess]

No, although as Dad pointed out I don't have £700 to spend on a car anyway. Pretty much all I can do is put down a deposit on a £80 a month car.

I had to borrow £3.5k from them to pay off the Corsa's finance under the assurance I could use the Triumphs as reliable daily transport but I fucked it up and now have a maxed out overdraft, no working car and owe my parents a third of my yearly income...

 

To be honest the 1300 has been costing £300 a month in vital repairs with a lot of DIY and bodgery and is all set to fail it's MOT on the 17th. The rear if one of the sills has developed a hole and the rear shocks and springs are knackered, most of the engine compression is in the crankcase and it spits oil everywhere.

 

The 1850 is in worse shape as my attempts at fixing it have lowered it's value and rendered it immobile and it's now been sitting by the sea for months.

 

I've really cunted this up...

 

Only you know what your situation really is but you don't sound happy with the way things are.

 

Personally I'd whack the 1850 on eBay and spend £200 on something on here or locally. As others have suggested 90s cars are the way to go for cheap motoring. I'd go R8, my one has cost me about £300 in repairs this year for 20k miles (£150 for MoT, £100 service, £50 tyre). Others like the Rover 600, Nissan Primera, Renalt Megane (mk1), any 90s Vauxhall, Ford Focus Mk1 etc.

 

If the one you buy goes wrong sack it off and buy another.

 

Edit : Or a VW Polo http://autoshite.com/topic/22043-for-sale-1999-volkswagen-polo-14-cl-not-tdi/

[derskine]

First time I've had to call the AA, alternator that's only done 3000 miles shat itself.

 

 

Luckily Nisfan was on hand to offer some velour clad comfort whilst we waited, and a lift home.

[fred]

No, although as Dad pointed out I don't have £700 to spend on a car anyway. Pretty much all I can do is put down a deposit on a £80 a month car.

I had to borrow £3.5k from them to pay off the Corsa's finance under the assurance I could use the Triumphs as reliable daily transport but I fucked it up and now have a maxed out overdraft, no working car and owe my parents a third of my yearly income...

 

To be honest the 1300 has been costing £300 a month in vital repairs with a lot of DIY and bodgery and is all set to fail it's MOT on the 17th. The rear if one of the sills has developed a hole and the rear shocks and springs are knackered, most of the engine compression is in the crankcase and it spits oil everywhere.

 

The 1850 is in worse shape as my attempts at fixing it have lowered it's value and rendered it immobile and it's now been sitting by the sea for months.

 

I've really cunted this up...

No one can ever say ''they never cunted up'' Everyone on here has done it at least twice - I have done it more times than mentionable sire - I know this will not help your situation but at least take solace in - you are in the ''cunted up'' club

[catsinthewelder]

My attempt at running a 70's daily is sat on the drive with no real hope for the future and the 80's jap is running a bit rough.  The Disco is really showing them both that the 90's were a sweet spot.

 

Another voice here still smarting from £3k motors,  I was given a 5 year old Megane after my dad was offered naff all for it as a part ex.  In 2 years and 17k it cost me more than the 5 dailies that followed it and that included buying them (two were free).

[derskine]

Just buy an old Volvo as a backup Captain_70s.

[Noel Tidybeard]

I like A2s, BUT the decision to put style ahead of rear visibility is rather annoying (see also Honda Civic). However, pantograph wiper is ALL OF TEH WINS.

i dont find it a problem more of an advantage esp at night to block out aldi/bmwwankermobile head searchlights

[fred]

My attempt at running a 70's daily is sat on the drive with no real hope for the future and the 80's jap is running a bit rough.  The Disco is really showing them both that the 90's were a sweet spot.

 

Another voice here still smarting from £3k motors,  I was given a 5 year old Megane after my dad was offered naff all for it as a part ex.  In 2 years and 17k it cost me more than the 5 dailies that followed it and that included buying them (two were free).

Never in my driving career have I bought a car more than 1900 quid - and that one was a dog  - 30 years O driving shite and proud - My Olld Forester had it 4 years and still  can throw her skirt up and gallop at 90 odd all day long bless the old gal

[xtriple]

I am currently in charge of three cars and yet I have nothing actually parked here. The Skyline and the Bentley are both at the painters and Kyle has borrowed the Honda to go and see his Mum.

 

Finally went and got the Insight back this morning (lunchtime as I couldn't be arsed before) and it looks great, usual good job. Singing the praises of this particular main dealer (Speedwell Honda Newton Abbot) is getting boring! They always do exactly what they say they will, always on time, always give me a brilliant discount ('cos I is gud customer see!) and a courtesy car.

 

They have two Insights in the same as mine (ES-T) and both are more money than I paid for mine a year ago. One is a grand more and a year older with 4Kmiles more on the clock... I offered them mine back and I think, when they sell one or two of the three they currently have, a deal will be struck. Still not sure about selling it, but two cars both of which are expensive, is silly. I would rather have a 'cheapy' as a back up and more fun and less worry.

 

To throw my pearls of wisdom (   ) into the ring re the 3K cars, I have to agree with the others. Go cheaper (and get a Honda) or more expensive (and get a  Honda) but £3K cars are death to the bank balance. There are a few good buys in that range (Honda) but they tend to be a bit older.

 

I was talking to my son about cars last night: he's bored with his Skyline - he's had it quite a few years now and seems to have lost the love for its hard ride and tragic fuel consumption. He's talking about getting an old Volvo estate! He wants one of the last rear wheel drive ones... insanity does run in the family!

[DeeJay]

Captain, does anybody on here have a loan car that could tide you over till your back on your feet?

[Eddie Honda]

blah blah blah...Honda...blah blah blah...Honda...blah blah blah...Honda...blah blah blah...Honda...blah blah blah

Captain_70s, I think xtriple is saying "Honda, Honda, Honda, Honda"

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X3vPNZZrCo

 

It's the perfect antidote to spannering bloody cars all the time. Lose the surplus doloshites and get reliably mobile.

 

"Honda, Honda, Honda, Honda"

 

For added shiteness: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171962464785

[the judge]

No, although as Dad pointed out I don't have £700 to spend on a car anyway. Pretty much all I can do is put down a deposit on a £80 a month car.

I had to borrow £3.5k from them to pay off the Corsa's finance under the assurance I could use the Triumphs as reliable daily transport but I fucked it up and now have a maxed out overdraft, no working car and owe my parents a third of my yearly income...

 

To be honest the 1300 has been costing £300 a month in vital repairs with a lot of DIY and bodgery and is all set to fail it's MOT on the 17th. The rear if one of the sills has developed a hole and the rear shocks and springs are knackered, most of the engine compression is in the crankcase and it spits oil everywhere.

 

The 1850 is in worse shape as my attempts at fixing it have lowered it's value and rendered it immobile and it's now been sitting by the sea for months.

 

I've really cunted this up...

Righty. I have a Mitsubihi Spacestar,2003,passed its MOT last week after receiving a new cv boot. In good nick,98000 miles,and like a swiss watch. New cambelt at 78k. It was going on Gumtree for 550,but you can have it for 450,or 6 monthly payments of 75 quid.

 

Its Jap,reliable and one of those motors you know will never die. Only problem is it is in Cheshire. Feel free to tell me to piss off,but just a suggestion.

[twosmoke300]

If I were in your shoes captain 70s I would look for a fiesta 1.3 or ka with a long mot for a couple of hundred . Assume it's rotten and scrap it at the end of the mot when you might have sorted yourself out . Hell the scrap price may have shot up and you may turn a profit .

The other option is a 90's jap but parts can be hellish expensive . Those old fords just keep rattling on and rust kills them off .

[Mr Lobster]

Might also be from the same bunch of shitehawks I tried to hire a Jensen from a few months back. Sounds like Mr Lobster had a good day though so glad he got a good experience!

 

Yep, its a rental and I had to give it back. 

 

On the plus side, all it cost me for the day was £25 for the insurance waiver so that was good news - I was booked on one of their events which they cancelled and rescheduled for 2016 but they did say I was welcome to pop down and take a car for the day.  And whilst Redditch isn't normal 'popping' distance from Burnley as I had a hotel booked then a day of walking up sleepy villages with a noisy Capri was how it was to be.

[Mr Lobster]

Stuck at the parent's place with a car which needs push starting and lacks a functioning clutch.

 

They are dead set against the whole "shite" thing, in Dad's words "You need £3k to buy a good car. Cheap cars are cheap for a reason". Words have been said, Scotland is crap for cheap cars that aren't rotten and at this rate I'm going to end up back on finance...

 

It's grim times for sure.

 

I'm going to go against popular opinion here.

 

Given your financial circumstances I think you'd be better off with a C1 / Aygo / Sandero / whatever on a tiny deposit / £99 a month deal.

 

Yes they aren't exciting and a good '90s car would be better but with anything older you do have to allow for the fact that things might go wrong and need fixing. I wouldn't normally say that financing yourself into a new car is a particularly good idea but I reckon it could work for you.

 

- It gives you reliable daily transport

- You've got a fixed cost and won't have to spend anything else on it. This gives you the ability to pay off your debt and save some money to fix the Triumph(s) which I guess is what you actually want.

- Once you get back to a decent financial position then you can sell / hand the modern car back and run something more interesting as a daily.

 

A £3k car could be great or it could be terrible. Equally so could a £500 car. They are at that point in their life where a lot could potentially cost money and its too expensive to throw away so you end up committed to fixing it. Plus it sounds like you'd end up borrowing money to buy it anyway, if you are borrowing money to buy a car then you'd be  better off at least buying something newish so it shouldn't go wrong given your circumstances.